Dr. Chika J.b.g Okpalike is a READER in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 |
Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2012) February, 2008 to June, 2012 PhD African Traditional Religion |
2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, January, 2008) March, 2004 to June, 2007 MA African Traditional Religion |
3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2005) October, 2003 to October, 2005 MA African Philosophy |
1 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria October, 2021 to Present |
2 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria October, 2018 to September, 2021 |
3 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria October, 2015 to September, 2018 |
4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria June, 2011 to September, 2015 |
5 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria June, 2010 to June, 2011 |
6 | Lecturer, Pope John Paul II Seminary, Awka October, 2004 to July, 2008 |
Books | |
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1 | Chika JB. Gabriel Okpalike. (2022, January) The Blossoming of the Mustard Mabcom Systems, Awka in collaboration with SCOA Heritage Nig Ltd |
2 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2016, February) Boniface The Strong: Social And Religious Connections And Disconnections Of A Twentieth Century Igbo, |
3 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2008, December) Ichuaja In Igbo Traditional Religion iUniverse, New York |
Book Chapters | |
1 | Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike. (2023, December) Obi to Aso Rock? Peter Obi: Beyond Ordinary Nigerian Politicking New Generation Educare, Enugu |
2 | Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike. (2023, December) An Encounter with the Peter Obi Phenomenon New Generation Educare, Enugu |
3 | Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike. (2023, December) Obinomics: Simplified Yusuful Management of Public Fund New Generation Educare, Enugu |
4 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2012, ) The Dialectics Of Culture And Good Governance In A Nigerian Nation Structured Along Tribal Lines Rex Charles and Patrick, pp 228 - 237 |
5 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2012, ) Evidence Of Compatibility Between Witch Craft And Christian Practices Rex Charles and Patrick, pp 227 - 239 |
6 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2011, ) The Faith Factor In Nigeria's Project Of Sustainable Development Rex Charles and Patrick, pp 409 - 418 |
Journal Articles | |
1 | Chika JB. Gabriel Okpalike. (2024, March), "Ajofia in Chinua Achebe's Metaphorical Presentation: A Case for Sacred Spaces in Igbo Traditional Ecospirituality", SIST Journal of Religion and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-18 |
2 | Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike, Ngozi Obiekwe. (2024, March), "Re-Examining the Food Security Paradigm in Traditional Igbo Communalist Economy as a Model to tackle Food Crisis in Eastern Nigeria", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 185-203 |
3 | Ngozi Dora Ulogu, Chika Okpalike. (2022, December), "The Dialectics of Elitist Leadership in Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People and Ayi Kwei Armah’s The Beautiful Ones are not Yet Born.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
4 | Chika JB. Gabriel Okpalike#, Christian Emeka Chukwu. (2022, May), "Ekwensu Deity and the Paradox of the Christian Devil", CACH Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
5 | Chika JB. Gabriel Okpalike. (2022, January), "Crisis Management in the Present Nigerian Security Challenges: The Ethnocentric Option", Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture and Society |
6 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2021, October), "THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF RELIGION IN THE DEPLETION OF THE AFRICAN ENVIRONMENT AND IN RECOVERING THE AFRICAN ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY", SIST JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 27-43 |
7 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2021, July), "Religious Proselytism And The Illusion Of World Peace", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 208 - 249, https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jrhr.v13i1.10 |
8 | Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike, Kennedy Darlington Ugah. (2021, November), "ỌGWỤEGO: Money-Making Ritual in Igbo Ethnology", Amamihe: Journal of Applied Philosophy |
9 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2020, November), "Onweonye: Introducing The Concept Of Self-Personhood In Igbo Ontology", International Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 88 - 97, doi: 10.11648/j.ijp.20200804.12 |
10 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike, Kanayo Louis Nwadialor. (2020, December), "The Missionary Twist In The Development Of The Igbo Identity: The Dialectics Of Change And Continuity", Anglisticum Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 10 - 25, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.0001/ijllis.v9i12.2139 |
11 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2018, February), "Oganihu Ndiigbo: Through The Social-existential Forces Of Ikeoha And Ikeotuonye", UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 46 - 69, DOI: 10.4314/ujah.v18i3.3 |
12 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike, Ngozi Josephine Obiekwe. (2015, February), "Faith In A Fourth Religion As Intrinsic In The Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Of Nigeria", American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 82 - 90 |
13 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2015, ), "The Re-Birth Of African Moral Traditions As Key To The Development Of Sub-Saharan Africa: The Igbo Paradigm", Journal of International Education and Leadership, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 15 |
14 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2015, June), "Ethnic Diversity As Tool Of Good Governance In Nigerian Political Dialectics", Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 142 - 151, DOI: 10.4236/jss.2015.36021 |
15 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike, Kanayo Louis Nwadialor. (2015, July), "The Contributions Of The Christian Missionaries In Building The Nigerian Nation, 1840-1960", Academic Journal 5 of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 159 - 168, Doi:10.5901/ajis.2015.v4n2p159 |
16 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2014, November), "A Critique Of Western Education And Search For A Functional And Environment Based African Education", American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 178 -185 |
17 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2014, December), "Amosu As Life Force In Igbo (African) Mythology.", Ofo: Journal of Transatlantic Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 59 - 81 |
18 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2014, October), "The Christological Model Of Jesus As Folk: A Challenge To Christian Leadership In Nigeria", International Journal of Theology and Reformed Tradition, Vol. 6, pp 85 = 98 |
19 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2014, October), "The Transformation Of “African Mentality” As Fundamental To The Development Of African Societies", American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 79 - 86 |
Conference Papers | |
1 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2015, ), "The Re-Birth Of African Moral Traditions As Key To The Development Of Sub-Saharan Africa: The Igbo Paradigm", International Conference of Interdisciplinary Studies, held at Texas, USA. |
2 | Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike, Kanayo Louis Nwadialor. (2015, ), "The Contributions Of The Christian Missionaries In Building The Nigerian Nation, 1840- 1960", International Conference of Interdisciplinary Studies, held at Texas, USA. |
Supervisions | |
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1 | "Reconstructing the Identity of Ekwensu in Igbo Indigenous Religion" (2021). Completed Masters project by Chukwu, Emeka Christian 2017096001F |
2 | "The Socio-Religious Nature of Ekpe Society among Ikwuano People of Abia State, Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ugah, Kelechukwu Kennedy Darlington |
Editorships | |
1 | Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture and Society" (January, 2022) |
2 | Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture and Society" (January, 2022) |
3 | Editor, "SIST Journal of Religion and Humanities" (May, 2021) |
Examinerships | |
1 | Examiner, "Post Graduate Examination" (June, 2018 to June, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
2 | Examiner, "Post GraduateExamination" (April, 2017 to April, 2018). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
Contributions to the University/Society | |
1 | Chairman, "Faculty of Arts Research and Innovation Committee" (June, 2023) |
2 | Coordinator, Post Graduate Program, "Department of Religion and Human Relations" (April, 2023 to March, 2024) |
3 | Member, "Planning Committee One Year Anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia" (November, 2020 to April, 2021) |
4 | Spiritual Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Demonstration Nursery and Primary School, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2019) |
5 | Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor on Academic Matters, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2014 to June, 2019) |
6 | Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2010 to June, 2014) |
1 | Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WiFtdBRrftTWaUcvHO9FoEBgden3hRwv/view?usp=drive_link (member since 2015), https://www.igbostudies.org/ |
Conferences | |
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1 | "Ohazurume Conference", (The Directorate of Igbo Village and Center for African Civilization, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd December, 2023 to 3rd December, 2023; Awka |
2 | "The 20th Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA)", (Igbo Studies Association (ISA)), 11th May, 2023 to 13th May, 2023; Chicago, USA |
3 | "Ohazurume Conference", (The Directorate of Igbo Village and Center for African Civilization, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 24th November, 2022 to 25th November, 2022; Awka |
4 | "Virtual Conference Of The Igbo Studies Association", (Igbo Studies Association), 17th June, 2021 to 19th June, 2021; Enugu |
Other Events | |
1 | "11th Faculty Of Arts International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 26th September, 2019 to 29th September, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
2 | "The 16th Igbo Studies Association Annual International Conference", (Igbo Studies Association), 10th May, 2018 to 12th May, 2018; Chicago, USA |
3 | "International Conference Of The Society For Research And Academic Excellence", (Society for Research and Academic Excellence), 11th October, 2015 to 11th October, 2015; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria |
4 | "Faculty Of Arts Annual Conference Held At", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 13th May, 2015 to 16th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
5 | "International Conference Of Interdisciplinary Studies", (Worldwide Leadership & Education Solutions), 16th April, 2015 to 19th April, 2015; Texas, USA. |
6 | "13th Annual Conference Of The Igbo Studies Association", (Igbo Studies Association), 9th April, 2015 to 11th April, 2015; Wisconsin, USA. |
7 | "11th Annual Conference Of The Igbo Studies Association", (Igbo Studies Association), 12th June, 2013 to 15th June, 2013; Enugu, Nigeria |
8 | "African Technology Policy Studies Network Annual Conference And Workshops", (African Technology Policy Studies), 19th November, 2012 to 23rd November, 2012; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
9 | "Faculty Of Arts Annual Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 2nd May, 2012 to 5th May, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
10 | "The 10th Annual Conference Of The Igbo Studies Association", (Igbo Studies Association), 12th April, 2012 to 14th April, 2012; Howard University, Washington, D.C., USA |
11 | "International Conference On African Indigenous Research And Development Initiatives,", (International Research and Capacity Building Foundation), 14th March, 2012 to 16th March, 2012; Johannesburg, South Africa |
12 | "International Conference On Religion And Spirituality In Society", (Religion and Spirituality in Society), 20th February, 2012 to 22nd February, 2012; Vancouver, Canada |
13 | "International Conference Of The Association For The Promotion Of Nigerian Language And Culture", (Association for the Promotion of Nigerian Language and Culture), 8th February, 2012 to 11th February, 2012; Enugu, Nigeria |
14 | "Faculty Of Arts Annual Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 4th April, 2011 to 7th April, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria |