Amy C. West, Ph.D.

Senior Scripture Engagement Consultant

Degrees

  • Ph.D., Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2007
  • M.A., Intercultural Studies, Biola University, 1993
  • B.A., History, Westmont College, 1985

Current position

  • Certified Senior Scripture Engagement Consultant, SIL International, 2012–2016, 2017–2021, 2022–

Other professional experience and service

  • SIL International Consultant for Scripture Use, 2008–2011
  • Scripture Use Consultant, SIL Philippines Branch, 2008–2010
  • Anthropology Consultant/Workshop Coordinator and Presenter, SIL Philippines Branch, 1989–2009
  • Anthropological Researcher, SIL Philippines Branch, 1994–2008
  • Presenter, Intercultural Communications Course/Orientation courses, JAARS, Waxhaw, North Carolina, 2001–2002, 2004, 2006–2007
  • Teaching Assistant, Popular Religious Beliefs and Practices, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2003
  • Coordinator, Intercultural Communications Course, JAARS, Waxhaw, North Carolina, 1998–1999

Professional memberships

  • International Association for Mission Studies, 2008
  • American Society of Missiology, 2005
  • Evangelical Missiological Society, 2004

Language proficiency

  • English (eng): ILR 5

Research interests

  • Cultural anthropology
  • Folk religion
  • Leadership
  • Syncretism
  • Worldview
  • Church history
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