Timothy Tseng, PhD
Director of Asian American Christian History Institute
Research Professor of the History of Christianity and Asian American Studies
BA, New York University, MDiv, Union Theological Seminary, and PhD, Union Theological Seminary
Tim Tseng is Research Professor of the History of Christianity and Asian American Studies, and Director of the Asian American Christian History Institute (AACHI) at Fuller’s Asian American Center.
Dr. Tseng earned his PhD in American religious history and MDiv from Union Theological Seminary in New York. A longtime scholar, educator, and church leader, he has taught church history and American religious history at several institutions and brings extensive experience in seminary education, denominational leadership, and nonprofit ministry. Since July 2024, he has directed the Asian American Christian History Institute at Fuller, where he champions research and resources that illuminate the histories of Asian American Christians and nurture historically informed disciples.
His academic interests include Asian and Asian American religious history, race and religion in the U.S., the Chinese diaspora, and theology of cultural engagement. Tim has authored more than 40 publications. He is the founder of the Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity [formerly the Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity] and previously served as Pacific Area Director for InterVarsity’s Graduate and Faculty Ministries, Pastor of English Ministries at Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church in San Jose, California, and other leadership roles.
He resides in Castro Valley, California, with his wife Betty; they have two adult sons.
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