Prof. Ikenna Livinus Umeanolue
Prof. Ikenna Livinus Umeanolue is a PROFESSOR in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Ikenna Livinus Umeanolue is a native of Umuchu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. He is currently a professor in the Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. He specializes in the area of Biblical Studies (Old Testament).
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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. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2014) October, 2010 to June, 2014 PhD Religion And Human Relations (Old Testament Studies) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, July, 2010) October, 2008 to July, 2010 MA Religion And Human Relations (Old Testament Studies) |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2007) October, 2003 to July, 2007 BA Religion And Human Relations |
| 4 | Comprehensive Secondary School Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 2002) October, 1996 to July, 2002 |
| 5 | Okpoko Community Primary I. (FSLC, November, 1998) October, 1991 to July, 1996 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Reader/Associate Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 3 | ICT Officer, Department of Religion and Human Relations, NAU October, 2015 to October, 2017 |
| 4 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2014 to October, 2017 |
| 5 | Examination Officer, Department of Religion and Human Relations May, 2014 to June, 2023 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2011 to October, 2014 |
| 7 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University July, 2010 to July, 2011 |
| 8 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2010 to July, 2010 |
| 9 | Graduate Assistant (NYSC Primary Assignment), Gboko College of Education, Luga, Benue State February, 2008 to February, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | I.L. Umeanolue, B.A.C. Obiefuna, P.E. Nmah. (2018, February) The return of the gods: Festschrift in honour of Prof. Jude Emeka Madu Coskan Associates |
| 2 | I.L. Umeanolue, E.C. Umezinwa, K.L. Nwadialor, N.J. Obiakor. (2016, March) Humanities and African Values Fab Anieh |
| 3 | I.L. Umeanolue, A.B.C. Chiegboka, A.I. Okodo, E.C. Umezinwa. (2012, May) A bountiful harvest: Festschrift in honour of Very Rev. Msgr Prof. J.P.C. Nzomiwu Rex Charles & Patrick |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2021, August) Introduction to human relations School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, pp 95-108 |
| 2 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2020, March) The use of African indigenous music in Christian worship , pp 332-337 |
| 3 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2018, May) Using the Bible in Africanising Christianity: The Old Testament preference in African instituted churches , pp 448-455 |
| 4 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2015, October) Basic theories on the origin and nature of religion School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, pp 75-91 |
| 5 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2015, October) The interrelationship between religion and culture School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, pp 155-168 |
| 6 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Boniface A. Obiefuna. (2015, June) The Catholic Church and the problem of childlessness in Igbo Christian marriage: A biblico-theological approach Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria, pp 296-324 |
| 7 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2012, May) Leadership appraisal in Jerusalem of Nehemiah’s time and Nigeria of today , pp 287-291 |
| 8 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2012, October) A Christian ethical response to the levirate marriage of the Old Testament and Igbo traditional society , pp 299-303 |
| 9 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Chidiebere C. Obi. (2012, June) An appraisal of Nigerian government’s anti-corruption campaign: A study of the administrations of Olusegun Obasanjo and Musa Yar’adua , pp 437-443 |
| 10 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Boniface A. Obiefuna. (2012, November) Human dignity in work in John Paul II’s Laborem Exercens: Lessons for the Nigerian situation of work , pp 342- 352 |
| 11 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2011, April) Spirituality in suffering as reflected in the concept of wisdom in Job 28: An x-ray , pp 217-226 |
| 12 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2011, May) Amos in 8th century Israel, social justice, Nigeria and development today , pp 322-329 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Obi C. Chindo. (2023, May), "Jeremiah 6:13 and the Challenge of Prosperity Gospel in Contemporary Anglican Priesthood in Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 20-30 |
| 2 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2022, June), "Religious Differences and Intermarriage in Ruth: Lessons for Nigerian Christians", Unizik Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 131-149 |
| 3 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2019, June), "An evaluation of ikpu alu in Igboland in the light of the Old Testament yom kippur in Leviticus 16", Prof. Ezenwa-Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 17-35 |
| 4 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2019, October), "Religious influences on politics in Nigeria: Implications for national development", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 139-157 |
| 5 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2019, May), "Prophetic conflict in Jeremiah 27-28 and the question of true and false prophecy", Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH), Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 87-107 |
| 6 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2019, March), "The role of tertiary institutions in curbing religious extremism in Nigeria", Prof. Ezenwa-Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 172-194 |
| 7 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2018, January), "Exegetical Study of Micah 3:5-12 and the challenge of material pursuit in religious leadership in Nigeria", International Journal of Theology and Reformed Tradition, Vol. 9, pp 75-89 |
| 8 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Jude E. Madu. (2018, May), "The cosmological matrix of Igbo family structure and its transcendental reality in Igbo traditional religion", Prof. Ezenwa-Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 19-41 |
| 9 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2017, April), "Nehemiah’s leadership strategies in rebuilding Jerusalem: Lessons for sustainable development in Nigeria", Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 14-23. |
| 10 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Emmanuel C. Anizoba. (2017, June), "The Decalogue and Igbo traditional ethics: Essential values for community building", Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH), Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 263-280 |
| 11 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Boniface A. Obiefuna, Kanayo L. Nwadialor. (2016, May), "Costs and benefits of proliferation of Christian denominations in Nigeria", Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH)), Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 19-44. |
| 12 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Kanayo L. Nwadialor. (2016, June), "Religious extremism as a challenge to tertiary education in Nigeria", Mgbakoigba: Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 220-234 |
| 13 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2015, May), "Time and fear of God in the Old Testament book of Qoheleth", International Journal Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 13-16 |
| 14 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2015, March), "Marriage metaphor in Hosea: Implications for human relationship", International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 72-78 |
| 15 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2015, June), "True and false prophecy in ‘All Christian Practical Praying Band (ACPPB)’, Ufuma, in the light of Jeremiah 27-28", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 67-81 |
| 16 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2015, May), "An appraisal of prophetic response to cult and cultic practices in Israel", Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 152-155 |
| 17 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2015, April), "A critical assessment of christocentric reaction to childlessness in Afro-trado-cultural marriage", Journal of Arts, Science and Commerce, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 70-76 |
| 18 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2014, September), "Prophet Ezekiel on individual responsibility: Implications for nation building in Nigeria", International Journal of Arts and Humanities (IJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 80-95 |
| 19 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Kanayo L. Nwadialor. (2013, May), "Materialistic gospel message in contemporary Nigerian churches: A Critique", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 29-44 |
| 20 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2013, October), "Re-interpreting Genesis 34 in the light of religious violence in Nigeria", Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH), Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 43-51 |
| 21 | Luke E. Ugwueye, Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2012, May), "Reflections on innocent suffering of Christians: A case study of Job 28", International Journal of Christian Theological Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 5-15 |
| 22 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye and Ihemekwala A. Alexander. (2012, March), "Israel's genocide on Amalek (I Samuel 15) and Jos crisis in Nigeria: A socioreligious discourse", African Research Review, pp 223-236 |
| 23 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye, Emmanuel N. Uzuegunam. (2012, January), "Contemporary African relevance of the Genesis creation myth", AFRREV IJAH: An International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 179-195 |
| 24 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Kanayo L. Nwadialor. (2012, May), "Missionary factor in the making of a modern Igbo nation, 1841-1940: A historical discourse", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 112-127 |
| 25 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2011, April), "Religion and marriage in the book of Ruth: The implications for contemporary Nigerian Christians", Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 12, (Issue 12), pp 152-167 |
| 26 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2010, March), "Old Testament Scholarship in Africa", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 167-180 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2020, March), "Religious differences and intermarriage in Ruth: Lessons for Nigerian Christians", , International Conference of Society for Research and Academic Excellence on ‘Religious Differences & Conflicts in the 21st Century’ held March 24-27, 2020 |
| 2 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2019, July), "Addressing religious extremism in Nigeria through tertiary education", , Maiden International Conference of Professor Ezenwa-Ohaeto Resource Centre on the theme Emerging Issues in Tertiary Education in Africa’ held July 9-10, 2019 |
| 3 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2019, October), "Religious influences on politics in Nigeria: Implications for national development.", , Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference on ‘Humanities and Change Management’ held October 24-27, 2019 |
| 4 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2018, May), "Re-interpreting Genesis 34 in the context of religious violence in Nigeria", , Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference on ‘Humanities, Ethnicity and National Integration’ held May 16-19, 2018 |
| 5 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2017, May), "Prophetic voice, corruption and change in Nigeria: an exegetico-hermeneutical study of Jeremiah 38:1-13", , Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference on ‘Humanities and Change Management’ held May 10-13, 2017 |
| 6 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2017, May), "An exegetical study of Micah 3:5-12 in the context of commercialization of religious ministry in Nigeria", , International Conference of Society for Research and Academic Excellence on ‘Religious Differences & Conflicts in the 21st Century’ held February 7-10, 2017 |
| 7 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue. (2016, July), "Nehemiah’s leadership strategies in rebuilding Jerusalem: Lessons for sustainable development in Nigeria", , The 29th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS) on ‘Biblical Studies and Sustainable Development in Africa’ held July 5-8, 2016 |
| 8 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Kanayo L. Nwadialor. (2016, May), "Religious extremism as a challenge to tertiary education in Nigeria", , Maiden Conference of School of General Studies, NAU on ‘General Studies: Foundation for a Rounded Tertiary Education’ held May 26-29, 2016 |
| 9 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Boniface A. Obiefuna. (2015, April), "The Catholic Church and the problem of childlessness in Igbo Christian marriage: A biblico-theological approach", , Annual Conference of Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) on ‘Theology, the Family and Evangelization’ held April 5-7, 2015 |
| 10 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2012, May), "Leadership appraisal in Jerusalem of Nehemiah’s time and Nigeria of today", , Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference on ‘The Humanities and Good Governance’ held May 5-8, 2012 |
| 11 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Luke E. Ugwueye. (2011, May), "Amos in 8th century Israel, social justice, Nigeria and development today", , Paper presented at Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference on ‘The humanities and Sustainable Development’ held May 9-11, 2011 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Women's Inheritance Rights in Anioma, Delta State, Nigeria: A Discourse from the Backdrop of Numbers 27:1-11" (2019). Completed Masters project by Okoh, Ejime Samuel (2016096009F) |
| 2 | "A Critique of the Anglican Church's Response to Homosexual Practices in the Province of the Niger" (2020). Completed Masters project by Ezenwata, Louis Sunday (2017096002) |
| 3 | "Shephered Motif in Ezekiel 34:1-16: Model for Effective Clerical Leadership in the Province of the Niger (Anglican Communion)" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Chindo, Obielozie (2018096011F) |
| 4 | "Exegetical Study of Genesis 18:23-33 for Effective Intercessory Ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Ideato" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Amanum, Onyemauchechukwu Loveday (2019096007FB) |
| 5 | "Leadership QUestion and Accountability in Assemblies of God Church, Nigeria: From the Background of I Samuel 12:1-5" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Nwoko, Chukwuma (2018096012F) |
| 6 | "Christianity's Response to Baby Factory in Anambra State, Nigeria" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Ezeliora, Chidimma Peace (2020096004F) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH)" (February, 2021) |
| 2 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH)" (July, 2020) |
| 3 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH)" (February, 2020) |
| 4 | Editor, "UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities" (November, 2020) |
| 5 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities (UJAH)" (July, 2019) |
| 6 | Editor, "Prof. Ezenwa-Ohaeto Resource Centre Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH)" (June, 2017) |
| 7 | Editor, "Mgbakoigba: Journal of African Studies" (June, 2016) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "IGIRIGI: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies" (December, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Journal of Chinese and African Studies" (July, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty PG Internal Defence" (February, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Faculty PG Internal Defence" (January, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Assessment for Promotion to the Rank of Chief Lecturer" (June, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Assessment for Promotion to the Rank of Chief Lecturer" (June, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Faculty PG Internal Defence" (November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Faculty PG Internal Defence" (November, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Curriculum Committee, Department of Religion and Human Relations" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Vice Chairman, "Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Anambra State Chapter" (March, 2022) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Reputation Summit Committee, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Anambra State Chapter" (March, 2021 to March, 2022) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee" (May, 2021 to March, 2023) |
| 5 | Career Officer, Faculty of Arts, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2021) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Academic Services Committee" (May, 2021 to March, 2023) |
| 7 | Member of Editorial Board, "SIST Journal of Religion and Humanities" (December, 2020) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Conference Committee" (May, 2020 to March, 2022) |
| 9 | Chairman, "Faculty of Arts Editorial Board" (March, 2019 to March, 2021) |
| 10 | Monitor, Social Sciences Lecture Hall, "School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2019 to November, 2021) |
| 11 | Associate Editor/Secretary, "Prof Ezenwa-Ohaeto Resource Centre" (January, 2017 to May, 2021) |
| 12 | PG Coordinator, "Postgraduate Board, Department of Religion and Human Relations, UNIZIK" (August, 2017 to June, 2019) |
| 13 | Member, "PR Quarterly Editorial Board, NIPR Anambra State Chapter" (July, 2017 to June, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions" (member since 2018), https://www.a-asr.org/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)" - 152051 (member since 2017), https://nipr.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Society for Research and Academic Excellence" - 173/2017/RM (member since 2017), https://www.academicexcellencesociety.com/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS)" (member since 2016), https://african.theologyworldwide.com/portal-bible-in-africa/nigerian-association-for-biblical-studies-nabis |
| 5 | Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)" - 156803 (member since 2011), https://nim.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Humanities and Change Management", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 2 | "Religious Differences and Conflict in the 21st Century", (Society for Research and Academic Excellence), 7th February, 2017 to 10th February, 2017; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 3 | "Biblical Studies and Sustainable Development in Africa", (Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (CATHAN)), 5th July, 2016 to 5th July, 2016; Ajai Crowther University, Oyo |
| 4 | "General Studies: Foundation for a Rounded Education", (School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 26th May, 2016 to 29th May, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 5 | "Theology, the Family and Evangelization", (Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN)), 4th May, 2015 to 4th July, 2015; Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Benin City |
| 6 | "Humanities and Good Governance", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 5th May, 2012 to 8th May, 2012; Awka, Anambra State |
| 7 | "The Humanities and Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 9th May, 2011 to 11th May, 2011; Awka, Anambra State |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Coaching and Career Development Skills", (Centre for Councelling and Career Development (CCCD), UNIZIK), 27th March, 2021 to 27th March, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Business School |
| 2 | "Centre for Migration Studies Capacity Building Retreat and Workshop for Migration Modules Development, Supported by International Organization for Migration", (Centre for Migration Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 20th August, 2019 to 22nd August, 2019; Enugu |
| 3 | "Research Methodology, Funding & Management", (School of Postgraduate Studies, UNIZIK), 7th July, 2009 to 11th July, 2009; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "District Training Assembly (DTA) & District Leadership Seminar (DLS)", (District 9142, Rotary International), 23rd March, 2019 to 23rd March, 2019; Monty Suites, Calabar, Cross River State |