Kobina is originally from Ghana in West Africa. He came to the US for graduate studies.
Experience:
- United Ghanaian Community Church (PCUSA), Philadelphia, PA Founder and Pastor – 1995 to Present
- Presbyterian Church of Ghana Pastor – June 1984 to August 1989
- 1995 to present: Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Twi (AFST/LING 490/491), University of Pennsylvania
- 1995 to Present: Studies in Race and Race Relations (R 050) – College English Composition (ENG 050/051),
- 1991 to Present:Introduction to Academic Discourse (ENG 40/41)
- 1993 to 1999 : World Religions (REL 053) –
- 1993 to 1997 : Academic Skills (RCC-ESC) –
Education:
- Ph.D., Comparative Religion and Philosophy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- M.A , World Religions, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA M.A., Theology, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA
- Diploma in Theology, Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon-Accra, Ghana
Research Interests:
Legitimizing Human Rights in African Religious and Philosophical Thought
Courses Taught:
- AFST 470-680 Elementary Twi
- AFST 471-680 Intermediate Twi
- AFST 471-680 Advanced Twi
Other Affiliations:
- Member, American Academy of Religion
- Member, African Studies Association