Amara Mary Chukwuma Offor
Amara Mary Chukwuma Offor is a SENIOR LECTURER in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Mrs. Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor (nee Uzoigwe), a native of Amuda, Isuochi, in Umunneochi L.G.A of Abia State. I am an alumnus of both Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka and University of Nigeria Nsukka. I belong to the Department of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. My research interest is in New Testament studies and its contextual appropriation for engaging the challenges of everyday life.
Personal Information
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Address: | Religion And Human Relations, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2018) October, 2012 to September, 2018 Ph.D In Religion And Human Relations Religion |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, January, 2013) October, 2009 to September, 2011 Master Of Religion (New Testament) Religion |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2008) September, 2004 to July, 2008 B.A (Religion And Human Relations) Religion |
| 4 | Girls Secondary School Owerre-Ezukala. (SSCE, June, 2001) September, 1993 to June, 2001 |
| 5 | Okegbe Primary School Owerre-Ezukala. (FSLC, June, 1993) September, 1987 to June, 1993 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Asst. PG Coordinator, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU February, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Religion and Human Relations February, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Member of the Editorial Board, Departemental Journal, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU February, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Member of the Editorial Board of the Faculty of ArtsJournal, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Coordinator, Sandwich Programme, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU July, 2018 to February, 2024 |
| 6 | Member, Faculty Sanitation & Aesthetics Committee, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka November, 2016 to Present |
| 7 | Member, I.C.T Committee, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU October, 2014 to September, 2019 |
| 8 | Chairperson, Departmental Welfare Officer, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU July, 2014 to November, 2019 |
| 9 | Member Faculty Welfare Committee, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka May, 2012 to Present |
| 10 | Academic Adviser, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU October, 2011 to November, 2015 |
| 11 | Examination Officer, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU September, 2011 to November, 2018 |
| 12 | Assistant Departmental Welfare Officer, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU May, 2010 to July, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor & Goodness Ozoemena Basil. (2024, March), "The Parable of the Lost Coin in Luke 15:8-10: Towards Addressing the Quest for Riches among Nigerian Youths", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilisation, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 154-167 |
| 2 | Elias Ifeanyi E. Uzoigwe, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2024, March), "Kant's Mediation: A Veritable Instrument of Conflict Resolution among Peoples", Estaga: Journal of interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 78-88 |
| 3 | Elias Ifeanyi E. Uzoigwe, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2023, March), "Philosophy, Religion and National Development: The Nigerian Experience", Icheke - A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 351-365 |
| 4 | Chukwuma-Offor, Amara Mary. (2023, June), "Ethnicity and the Politics of Identity in Nigeria: Insights from John 4:9", Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture & Society, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 37-43 |
| 5 | Elias Ifeanyi E. Uzoigwe, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2022, March), "A Philosophical Cum Religious Extrapolation of the Cognitive Postulates of St. Thomas Aquinas", Jurnal Sosialisasi, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 98-105 |
| 6 | Elias Ifeanyi E. Uzoigwe, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor, Patrick Ogar Ategwu. (2022, May), "Indispensability of Critical Thinking and Moral Leadership in the Management of Higher Education in Nigeria", International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 9-21 |
| 7 | Elias Ifeanyi E. Uzoigwe, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2021, June), "Kant's Ethical Position and the Problem of Corruption in Nigeria", Gnosi: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Theory and Praxis, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 8 | Elias Ifeanyi E. Uzoigwe, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2021, September), "A Christian Perspective of the Moral Implications of Covid-19 Experience in Nigeria", FAHSANU Journal of Arts/Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 134-146 |
| 9 | Chukwuma-Offor, A.M.. (2018, May), "Accountability as an Ethical Value in Nigeria’s Public Service: Insight from the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30", An African Journal of Arts And Humanities |
| 10 | Chukwuma-Offor, A.M., Nwadialor, K.L.. (2017, April), "Towards Effective Management of Change in Ethno-Religious Relations in Nigeria: Insight from the Jerusalem Council Meeting Acts 15:1-41", The Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 104-115 |
| 11 | Chukwuma-Offor, A.M.. (2017, May), "Civic duty as Matrix for Nation Building: Insight from Romans 13:1-7", Journal of Moral Education in Africa, Vol. 3 |
| 12 | Chukwuma-Offor, A.M.. (2017, August), "Re-reading ICor. 14:26-40: Addressing the Challenges of Male Chauvinism in Africa", An African Journal of Arts And Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 190-200 |
| 13 | Uzoigwe, A.M., Nwadialor, K.L.. (2014, August), "Towards bridging Ethnic and Religious Divides in Nigeria:Exegetico-Hermeneutical Application of Gal. 3:26-29", Journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 69-87 |
| 14 | Uzoigwe, A.M. (2013, February), "Towards Inculcating Morality among the Youths in Nigeria: The Holy Family Youth Village Example", Unizik Journal of Arts & Humanities, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 161-184 |
| 15 | Nwadialor, K.L., Uzoigwe, A.M.. (2013, August), "Ethnicity and Social Stability in Nigeria: The Place of Religion", Unizik Journal of Arts & Humanities, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 65-85 |
| 16 | Obiefuna, B.A.C., Uzoigwe, A.M.. (2012, February), "Studying Religion for Sustainable Development in Nigeria", Unizik Journal of Arts & Humanities, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 132-159 |
| 17 | Uzoigwe, A.M & Obiefuna, B.A.C. (2011, January), "The Nigerian Christian Attitude to Civic Duties: An Exegetical Application of Romans 13:1-7"", Unizik Journal of Arts & Humanities, Vol. 12, (Issue 1) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture & Society" (June, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters" (May, 2018 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Masters" (September, 2018 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "PhD" (June, 2015 to August, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Asst Coordinator, PG Program, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, UJAH Editorial Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Religion and Human Relations" (February, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (February, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Society for Research and Academic Excellence" - 343/2023/RM (member since 2023), https://www.academicexcellencesociety.com/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Faculties of Arts/Humanities Scholars Association of Nigerian Universities FAHSANU" (member since 2021), https://fahsanujournal.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Ndigbo & Nigeria's Future: 2023 General Elections in Perspective", (Directorate of Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization, NAU), 25th November, 2022 to 25th November, 2022; Faculty of Arts, NAU, Awka |
| 2 | "2021 Hybrid Conference", (The Directorate of Igbo Village and African Centre for Civilization & Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture & Tourism, Anambra State), 10th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; Faculty of Arts, NAU, Awka |
| 3 | "Annual International Faculty Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; Faculty of Arts, NAU, Awka |
| 4 | "2015 Annual International Faculty Conference: Humanities and African Values", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; Faculty of Arts, NAU, Awka |
| 5 | "Annual International Faculty Conference: Humanities & African Values", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; Faculty of Arts, NAU, Awka |