Vision + Mission
= A Better Tomorrow
Theology Academy aims to broaden our viewers’ horizons and bring theological education to everyone, regardless of denomination, in such a way that expertise is not required.
Founder & Director
Mena Fawzy Abdelsayed​
Mena Abdelsayed began Theology Academy in 2019 to enhance religious literacy. His goal was to make theology simple and accessible to the general public. Mena holds a Ph.D. in Cardiac Electrophysiology and an M.A. in Theology from Durham University. He is a Stanford postdoctoral alumnus in cardiovascular medicine and teaches theology at several theological institutions. Mena is responsible for overseeing content production and directing the team of researchers, animators, and social media managers.
The Men Behind the Mission
Theology Academy is led by a specialized, experienced team of professionals.
Podcast host
Brad Spencer
Brad Spencer is the founder and owner of Concierge Scholars, leading a team that delivers expert academic consulting in biblical studies, the ancient Near East, Semitic languages, and linguistics. With over a decade of experience, Brad's academic background includes multiple degrees in these fields from Azusa Pacific University, Cal State University, Fullerton, and Harvard. He is actively engaged in the community at Sandals Church in Southern California, where he lives with his wife of 30 years and their son, who is currently in college.
Content Developer
Andrew Youssef, Ph.D
Andrew Youssef, originally from Egypt, is a theologian and professor of Theology at St. Paul University in Ottawa, Canada. He holds a Bachelor's in Religious Studies from McMaster University and a Master's in Theological Studies from the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College, Toronto, where he wrote a thesis on “Humanity of Christ in Oriental Orthodox Christology.” Andrew earned his Ph.D. specializing in the Christology of Severus of Antioch and Maximus the Confessor. In addition to his academic career, he serves as a hospital chaplain and Spiritual Care Practitioner. He also contributes to Theology Academy as a content developer, focusing on Church History and the Old Testament.
Translator
Maurice Wahib Mikhail
Maurice is a theology instructor at the Patriarchal Theological Seminary in Cairo, Egypt. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Patriarchal Theological Seminary and has translated a multitude of religious books from English to Arabic. He currently translates Theology Academy content into Arabic to enhance religious literacy in Egypt, the middle east, and abroad.
Video animation and editing
Nawab Khan
Nawab Khan is a motion graphics specialist and video editor with six years of experience in 3D production, motion graphics, video editing, and more. He is currently leading animation and video editing at Theology Academy. Of all the projects Nawab has worked on during his career, he has found this one the most rewarding as it helps him grow in many ways!
Animator
Amjad Albandak
Amjad is a Jordan-based motion graphics specialist with over ten years of experience in 3D production, motion graphics, video editing, and more. He is currently leading animation at Theology Academy. Of all the projects Amjad has worked on during his career, he has found this one the most rewarding as it helps him grow in many ways!