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Assistant to the Dean for Academic Affairs, McGilvary College of Divinity
Dr. Chananporn Jaisaodee serves as Assistant to the Dean for Academic Affairs and is a full-time faculty member at the McGilvary College of Divinity, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. She specializes in Christian Education and related disciplines, drawing upon extensive theological training received in both Thailand and the United States. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Jaisaodee
is an ordained minister actively engaged in pastoral ministry and theological education leadership at local, regional, and international levels. She also has
a deep passion for training and educating the younger generation, guiding them to grow in faith and to live out that faith in their daily lives.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Practical Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA (2013)
- M.A. in Theological Studies, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA (2008)
- Master of Divinity, McGilvary College of Divinity, Payap University, Thailand (2006)
- M.A. in Christian Education, Union Presbyterian School of Christian Education (Union-PSCE), USA (2001)
- B.Th. & B.A. in Philosophy and Religion, Payap University, Thailand (1997)
Selected Publications / Research Works
Jaisaodee, C. (2025). A Study of the Current State of Faith among Gen Z Christians in Chiang Mai Province: A Case Study of Church Members in Pastoral Districts 10 and 11 under Region 1 of the Church of Christ in Thailand. Payap University Journal, 35(2), 82–99.
Jaisaodee, C. (2025). From Creed to Life: The Nicene Influence in Thai Christian Education. In H. Lessing & D. R. Sadananda (Eds.), Receiving Nicaea Today: Global Voices from Reformed Perspectives (pp. 533–550). Leipzig, Germany: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt.
Jaisaodee, C. (2024). The Use of Active Learning in Developing Moral and Ethical Values among Youth in the 21st Century. Payap University Journal, 34(1), 165–180.
Jaisaodee, C. (2023). Christian Education Teaching Approaches for Learners in the 21st Century: A Case Study of Local Churches in Pastoral District 7 under Region 1 of the Church of Christ in Thailand. Saengtham College Academic Journal, 15(2), 259–277.
Jaisaodee, C. (2023). Practical Theology and Christian Education in the Thai Context. In S. S. Kwan & S. W. Ip (Eds.), Proceedings of the Asian Practical Theology International Conference 2023: Doing Practical Theology with Asian Resources (Abstract, pp. 9–10). Hong Kong: Asia Academy of Practical Theology.
Jaisaodee, C. (2019). Be My Witness: A Theology of the Mission of the Church within the Mission of God. In S. Boonyakiat (Ed.), Proceedings of the Thailand Christian Theology Conference 2018 (pp. 17–28). Chiang Mai: McGilvary College of Divinity, Payap University.
Jaisaodee, C. (2018). Participation in the Life of God: Understanding the Meaning of Spiritual Formation through Kathryn Tanner’s Theological Perspective. In S. Boonyakiat (Ed.), Proceedings of the Thailand Christian Theology Conference 2018 (pp. 24–35). Chiang Mai: McGilvary College of Divinity, Payap University.