Faculty & Staff

Olaotse Gabasiane

Olaotse Obed Gabasiane

Senior Lecturer
Programme Coordinator: Master of Arts in Missiology

Office Location: Library Complex

Email: gabasianeo@aua.ac.ke

 

Biography 

Olaotse Obed Gabasiane is married to Betty Chandapiwa Gabasiane, and they have two young adult children.


Originally from Botswana, Gabasiane, an ordained minister of the Gospel, has served in various capacities within the Adventist Church. His roles have included part-time literature evangelist, hospital & college chaplain, pastor, departmental director, church administrator, and adjunct & full-time lecturer at Solusi University (ZW), Lake Michigan College (MI), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies [AIIAS] (PH), and Adventist University of Africa [AUA] (KE).


Currently teaching at the AUA Theological Seminary in the Applied Theology/Missiology department, Gabasiane also serves as the MA Missiology Program Coordinator. With a combined twenty-six years of service in the Church, he is deeply committed to theological education and missional engagement.


In his leisure time, Gabasiane enjoys spending time with his family, appreciating nature, writing, and traveling.

 

Education 

  • PhD in Intercultural Studies and Mission (Missiology), Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA, 2014
  • Master of Divinity (Equiv.), Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA, 2008
  • Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (MAPM), Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 2001

Areas of Expertise 

  • Cultural Competencies, Skills, & Intelligence; African Studies, Asian Studies, Power Encounter, AI in Religion/Mission, Mental and Spiritual Health, and Mission Research.