Welcome To
The Sanneh Institute

Offering scholarship
as a tribute to God

Research into issues at the intercession of religion and society

Academic Excellence 

Engaging with our religious traditions

Scholarly Conversations 

Humanity owes
God everything

Believe the best in the Other 

Our roots are deep, as is our love of neighbor

TSI wins a One Million USD Award from Templeton Religion Trust

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Ongoing

Online Graduate Course

Festschrift and Translation

Witchcraft Accusations Project

Upcoming

The Sanneh Collection

Research

Building Project

“Let Our Mothers Go Home” Petition

In July 2020, Ghanaians were shocked by the depraved lynching of a 90-year old woman accused of witchcraft in the Savana Region.

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Who we are

A scholarly community dedicated to the equipping and resourcing of religious leaders, scholars, academic institutions and wider African society through advanced inquiry. Deeply rooted in our traditions, we seek to inspire intellectual curiosity in the religious and non-religious other by fulfilling our commitment through research, translation work, publications, education, and engagement.

Our Vision Statement

Offering scholarship as a tribute to God, with the religious and non-religious other within hearing distance, for the transformation of society.

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Our Work

Research

The primary focus of The Sanneh Institute is research. It will investigate issues at the intersection of religion and society in Africa and disseminate fresh insights.

The Sanneh Collection

The institute will house a research based, specialized reference library and online resources for the advanced study of Islam and Christianity.

Journal

The institute will launch an online, peer-reviewed Journal of Islamic and Christian Thought in Africa (JICTA).

Seminar & Workshop

The institute will convene seminars and workshops for various constituencies: academics, religious leaders, members of civil society, and professional groups.

Academic Conferences

The institute will host regional and international academic conferences to provide African Muslim and Christian scholars opportunities for scholarly exchange.

Translation

As part of its commitment to garnering indigenous knowledge, the institute will commission English and French translations of manuscripts in Arabic and other local languages.

Undergraduate Program

The Sanneh Institute(TSI) will foster a sustained relationship with undergraduate program and community at the University of Ghana, Legon as well as facilitate and host study abroad programs.