Philip Lwiza

Graduate Student

Politics and International Relations


Phone305-348-2226

OfficeMMC, SIPA 213

Philip Lwiza

Biography

Phillip N. Lwiza is a Ph.D. student in the combined program in Religious Studies and International Relations at Florida International University. Before beginning his doctoral studies, he worked as a Certified Public Accountant and financial manager, gaining extensive experience in financial analysis and organizational leadership. His academic training and professional background converge in a commitment to understanding how moral, religious, and cultural frameworks shape international political and economic systems.

His scholarship bridges Religious Studies and International Relations, engaging theological perspectives alongside political and strategic culture. His research interests include postcolonial theory, strategic culture, and the lived religious experiences of the Global South, with a particular emphasis on South Asia and Africa.