Amara Mary Chukwuma Offor
Amara Mary Chukwuma Offor is a READER 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 | Deputy 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 | Examination Officer, Department of Religion And Human Relations February, 2022 to February, 2024 |
| 5 | Member of the Editorial Board of the Faculty of ArtsJournal, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Sandwich Coordinator, Department of Religion And Human Relations January, 2020 to February, 2024 |
| 7 | Coordinator, Sandwich Programme, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU July, 2018 to February, 2024 |
| 8 | Member, Faculty Sanitation & Aesthetics Committee, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka November, 2016 to Present |
| 9 | Member, I.C.T Committee, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU October, 2014 to September, 2019 |
| 10 | Chairperson, Departmental Welfare Officer, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU July, 2014 to November, 2019 |
| 11 | Member Faculty Welfare Committee, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka May, 2012 to Present |
| 12 | Academic Adviser, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU October, 2011 to November, 2015 |
| 13 | Examination Officer, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU September, 2011 to November, 2018 |
| 14 | Assistant Departmental Welfare Officer, Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU May, 2010 to July, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Chukwuma-Offor, Amara Mary & Uzoigwe Elias Ifeanyi, E. (2024, June) Professor Obiefuna and Charismatic Leadership: A Biographical Approach to the Formative Elements" FAB Educational Books, pp 40-49 |
| 2 | Chukwuma-Offor, Amara Mary. (2018, March) Re-Reading 1 Cor 14:26-40: The Challenges of Male Chauvinism in Africa Coskan Associates, (Issue 1), pp 470-476 |
| 3 | Boniface A.C Obiefuna & Amara M. Uzoigwe. (2012, April) Factors Affecting Lay Participation in the Activities of the Catholic Church in Igboland , pp 155-165 |
| 4 | Boniface A.C Obiefuna & Amara M. Uzoigwe. (2010, March) Globalization, Evangelization and Electronic Media: The Christian Perspective Rex Charles Nimo, edited by A.B.C Chiegboka, T.C Utoh-Ezeajugh, G.I Udechukwu, pp 721-728 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Elias Ifeanyi E. Uzoigwe, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2025, May), "The Influence of Religion, Ethnicity and Democracy on Sustainable Development in Africa", Igwebuike An African Journal of Arts And Humanities, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 43-54 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor & Ifeanyi Churchill Chukwuma. (2024, September), "Themes and Impacts of 10 Years Synod of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger, 2011-2021", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilisation, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 64-80 |
| 4 | Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2024, April), "Servant Leadership in African Continent", ALKEBULAN, A Journal of West and East African Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 99-108 |
| 5 | Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2024, June), "The Christian Understanding of Religion and the Religious Understanding of Christianity: A Hermeneutical Trajectory", GPH-International Journal of Social Science And Humanities Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 74-82 |
| 6 | Ijeoma Grace Ibezim, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2024, April), "The Impact of Digital Technologies on African Indigenous Religion and Education", Njiko: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 166-178 |
| 7 | Elias Ifeanyi E. Uzoigwe, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2024, May), "The Place of the Supernatural and the missing link in integrative Epistemic discourse", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 59-73 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2023, August), "Corruption and Nigeria Developmental challenges: Insights from Exodus 23:8", Interdisciplinary Journal of African & Asian Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 12 | Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2023, July), "Widowhood in some Igbo cultural Societies: A Neo Slavery", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 Jurnal Hasil Pemikiran, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan Keilmuan Sosiologi Pendidikan, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 98-105 |
| 16 | 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), pp 71-84 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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", Igwebuike An African Journal of Arts And Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 56-70 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | 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, pp 92-102 |
| 21 | 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 |
| 22 | 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 |
| 23 | 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 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | 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
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Retirement Phobia Among the Clergy of the Anglican Province on the Niger: A Search for Solutions" (2023). Completed Masters project by Mozia Christian Chukwuka 2018096015F |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "ESTAGA: A Journal of interdisciplinary Perspectives" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture & Society" (June, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities" (May, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters" (September, 2019 to November, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Masters" (May, 2018 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Masters" (September, 2018 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "PhD" (June, 2015 to August, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Deputy Coordinator, PG Program, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Research Coordinator, "Abia State University Full Visitation Panel" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, UJAH Editorial Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "Abia State Social Communication Advisory Committee" (November, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Religion and Human Relations" (February, 2023) |
| 6 | Examination Officer, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (February, 2022 to February, 2024) |
| 7 | Coordinator Sandwich Programme, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (January, 2022 to January, 2024) |
| 8 | Member, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (February, 2022) |
| 9 | Chairman, School Board, "Adrian and Gloria Kramer Model School Ugwuoba" (August, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 10 | Coordinator Sandwich Programme, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (January, 2020 to January, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "National Association for the Study of Religions NASR" - NASR/2023/000163 (member since 2023), https://nasred.com/journal-of-the-national-association-for-the-study-of-religions-and-education-nasred-policy/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Society for Research and Academic Excellence" - 343/2023/RM (member since 2023), https://www.academicexcellencesociety.com/ |
| 3 | 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 |