Mercy Oduyoye

Mercy Oduyoye
Born
Mercy Amba Ewudziwa Yamoah

(1934-10-21) 21 October 1934 (age 90)
Ghana, Africa
SpouseAdedoyin Modupe Oduyoye (1968)
Academic background
Alma mater
Academic work
DisciplineAfrican theology, Feminist theology
School or tradition
  • Methodist
Influenced

Mercy Amba Ewudziwa Oduyoye (née Yamoah; born 21 October 1934) is a Ghanaian Methodist theologian known for her work in African women's theologies and theological anthropology. She is currently the Director of the Institute of African Women in Religion and Culture at Trinity Theological Seminary, Ghana. She founded the Circle of Concerned African Theologians in Ghana in 1987 to promote the visibility and publishing agenda of African women Theologians.