Founder & Director

The Most Reverend Dr. Kelvin Simmons, D.Div.

Ordained Minister • Bishop • Imam • Universalist Theologian • Independent Scholar

Dr. Kelvin Simmons is the founder and director of New Hope Theological Society and the founder of New Hope Theological Society Foundation, DBA NHTS Outreach Foundation.

His work focuses on theology, comparative religion, interfaith understanding, religious history, culture, ethics, the origins of belief, and the relationship between spiritual traditions and institutional power.

Through NHTS, he promotes independent theological inquiry, critical examination of doctrine and historical context, and respectful study across religious and cultural traditions.

Areas of Study & Public Work

• Universalist Theology
• Comparative Religion
• Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Indigenous, African, Eastern, and ancient religious traditions
• Religious history and the origins of belief systems
• Interfaith understanding
• Culture, identity, and theology
• Ethics, human dignity, and community education
• Research, writing, lectures, and public educational engagement

Foundation Leadership

NHTS Outreach Foundation brings theological education into a broader public-service framework that includes research, community outreach, civil-rights education, housing dignity, disability inclusion, and human-dignity initiatives.

Founder credentials and ministerial recognition are documented separately on the site. Credential descriptions should be read according to the issuing organization and should not be interpreted as claims of accredited academic degree status unless independently verified.

Contact

Email: revdrkelvinsimmonsddiv@newhopetheologicalsociety.org