Dr. Chukwuebuka Stanley Mgbemena
Dr. Chukwuebuka Stanley Mgbemena is a READER in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Calm and easy going scholar whose interest is in the areas of church history and ethno religious conflicts and mediation
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. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2016) November, 2012 to February, 2016 PhD Religion And Human Relations (Church History) Religion And Human Relations |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, September, 2012) November, 2010 to September, 2012 M.A. Religion And Human Relations (Church History) Religion And Human Relations |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra, Nigeria.. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004) November, 1999 to April, 2004 B.A. Religious Studies Religious Studies |
| 4 | Federal Government College Enugu, Nigeria.. (SSCE, June, 1999) June, 1996 to May, 1999 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION, EARLY WARNING AND EARLY RESPONSE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, ANAMBRA February, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | READER, DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. January, 2022 to January, 2024 |
| 4 | Senate Rep Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2021 to March, 2022 |
| 5 | SENIOR LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA September, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | ICT Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. November, 2017 to March, 2020 |
| 7 | LECTURER 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA October, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 8 | LECTURER II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA September, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 9 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA September, 2012 to September, 2013 |
| 10 | GRADUATE ASSISTANT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA July, 2010 to September, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Michael Muonwe, Stanley C. Mgbemena, Onyinyechi E. Wariboko, Emmanuel I. Ajakor, Samuel C. Izuegbu, Ngozi Alutu-Ebulum. (2024, June) Studies in Religion, Society and Human Relations |
| 2 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Paul Ogugua, Chukwunonso Muoto. (2020, October) Women and Development in Africa: Burdens, Challenges and Prospects |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Mmaduabuchi Emmanuel Orakwe. (2024, June) Theological Examination of Prosperity Gospel vis-a-vis the Plight of Poverty in Nigeria , pp 525-533 |
| 2 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Udemba, Chioma M.. (2021, October) Business Ethics |
| 3 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Egwuonwu, Onyeka, Udezo, B.O.S.. (2020, September) Positive impacts of Pentecostalism on Mainline Churches in Nigeria. |
| 4 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2020, October) History as a veritable and Indispensible Tool for Purposeful National Development in Nigeria. |
| 5 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2016, September) Umuchu youth and the growth of Christianity: 1916-2016. |
| 6 | Chiegboka, A.B.C., Mgbemena, S.C.. (2013, October) The challenges facing Christian parents in our society. |
| 7 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2013, October) A Concise Account of Growth in the family of God in Nnewi diocese (2002-2013)) |
| 8 | Kanu, Ikechukwu A., Mgbemena, S.C.. (2013, March) God-Talk in theistic perspectives. |
| 9 | Umeanolue, I.L, Mgbemena Stanley C. (2011, May) Religion as a Factor in the Post Independence Nigeria Politics: The Implication for National Development |
| 10 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Obiakor, N.J.. (2010, August) The missionary impact of Very. Rev. Msgr. Prof. J.P.C. Nzomiwu in renewing the society in Awka Diocese. |
| 11 | Anthony B.C. Chiegboka, Stanley C, Mgbemena. (2010, March) Clerical Integrity in the Third Millennium , pp 270-279 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Stanley C Mgbemena, Awele Goodluck Adingupu. (2025, February), "Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Wiitchraft Beliefs and Human Identity in Igboland", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 83-101 |
| 2 | B.A.C. Obiefuna, Stanley C. Mgbemena, Alex E. Ofokansi. (2025, May), "Women's Ministry in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion): An Examination of the 1978 Lambeth Conference and its Import for Women Ordination", Journal of Language Studies and Arts (JOLSA), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 2-14 |
| 3 | B.A.C.Obiefuna, Stanley C. Mgbemena, Alex E. Ofokansi. (2025, May), "Relevance, Challenges and Prospects of Women Ministry in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in Igboland", Journal of Language Studies and Arts (JOLSA), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 1-13 |
| 4 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Maduka, Nnabuike C.. (2024, January), "Towards Effective Ecumenical Movement in Igboland", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 5 | Stanley C Mgbemena,PhD, Christian Chukwuka Mozie. (2023, May), "Retirement Phobia among the Clergy of the Anglican Province of the Niger: A Search for Solution", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 6 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2022, June), "The christian missions and umuchu society; 1916- 1960: Strengths and weaknesses.", OHAZURUME-Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization |
| 7 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2022, February), "Monsignor Maduka's Cultural Approach Towards Igbo Catholic Christian Religion", Aku: An African Journal of Contemporary Research |
| 8 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Orakwe, Maduabuchi & Chibunkem Felix-Joe. (2022, June), "Faith Based Violence Juxtaposing Christianity with Islam: The Way Forward.", Unizik Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. -12, (Issue -2) |
| 9 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2021, February), "Archbishop Charles Heerey's Contributions Towards the Evangelization of Igboland and Human Development", Aku: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 262-272 |
| 10 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.& Micheal Muonwe. (2021, February), "Effects of Modernity on Family and Pattern of Parenting in Igboland", Ochendo: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 235-246 |
| 11 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Udezo, B.O.S. (2020, March), "The Pre-Christian Missionary Community of Umuchu .", Odibendi: A Journal of Igbo Consciousness |
| 12 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2020, June), "Historical Origin, Beliefs and Practices of Chrislamherb (Oke Tude) Religious Movement in Lagos, Nigeria.", HOFA: African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research., Vol. -5, (Issue -1), pp 156-183 |
| 13 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2020, February), "Modern Missionary Strategies in the Evangelization of West Africa", Aku: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 187-199 |
| 14 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Egwuonwu, Onyeka. (2020, March), "Evangelical Impacts of the Awka Diocesan Synod of the Anglican Communion, 1987 - 2011", Ochendo: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 154-165 |
| 15 | Mgbemena Stanley C., Dominic Obielosi. (2019, May), "The Implication of Jesus Manifesto for the contemporary Nigerian Leaders.", HOFA: African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research., Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 1-26 |
| 16 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Abel, Dike. (2019, June), "Appraisal of Adetiloye’s Primacy in the Anglican Church of Nigeria.", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. -5, (Issue -2), pp 1-13 |
| 17 | Egwuonwu, Onyeka, Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2019, June), "Effects of Missionary Enterprises in Igboland.", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS) |
| 18 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2019, June), "An Interplay of Christian and Non- Christian Religious System of Worship in Chrislamherb (Oke Tude) Religious Movement.", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS) |
| 19 | Obielosi, D., Mgbemena, S.C.. (2019, May), "Effective Preaching of the Word of God: Concrete Considerations.", Hofa: African Journal of Multidisciplinary, Vol. -2, (Issue -2), pp 61-77 |
| 20 | Egwuonwu, Onyeka, Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2018, May), "The Evangelical Trends of Awka Diocesan Synod of Anglican Communion; 1987-2011.", HOFA: African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research., Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 47-56 |
| 21 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Abel, Dike. (2018, August), "Models from Adetiloye’s Primacy for Church and National Leadership and Development.", Benin Journal of Religions and Society., Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 151-166 |
| 22 | Obielosi, D., Mgbemena, S.C.. (2017, August), "Work as a perfection of the human person: A Philosophic-Theological contextualization of 2Thes. 3, 10.", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities,, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 95-122 |
| 23 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Alex Onwuchekwa I.. (2016, June), "The early mission churches contributions to the development of Arochukwu: 1901-1906.", Journal of Religion and Society in Africa, (JORASA), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 168-187 |
| 24 | Obielosi, D., Mgbemena, S.C.. (2015, June), "Hopefulness in hopelessness: An exegetical interpretation and hermeneutic application of Rom 4,18 to Nigerian situation.", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. -7, (Issue -1), pp 39-51 |
| 25 | Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2014, April), "Missionary enterprise in Umuchu: Its antecedence.", Kpakpando Journal of History and International Studies |
| 26 | Nnajiofor, O.G, Ifeakor, C.S & Mgbemena, S.C. (2013, June), "Nigeria and the enigma of policy implementation", Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies |
| 27 | Chiegboka, A.B.C, Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2012, September), "The diocesan church and clergy personnel administration.", ournal of Religion and Human Relations |
| 28 | Izunwa, Maurice, Mgbemena Stanley C.. (2012, April), "A schematic evaluation of the impact of heresies and persecution in the Catholic Church: An Igbo pragmatic perspective.", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities,, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 100-125 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Mgbemena, Stanley C., Anaedo, O. & Izunwa, M.. (2013, June), "Religious and ethnic security challenges in Nigeria (1982-2010). A threat to national, ethnic and social stability in Nigeria.", |
| 2 | Umeanolue, I.L. & Mgbemena, Stanley C.. (2011, May), "Religion as a Factor in the Post- independence Nigeria Politics: The Implication for National Development.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Retirement phobia among the clergy of the Anglican province on the Niger: A search for solution" (2023). Completed Masters project by Christian Chukwuka Movie 2018096015F |
| 2 | "The implications of Ecumenism to the contemporary Christianity in Igboland" (2024). Completed Masters project by Nnabuike C. Maduka 2019096008FB |
| 3 | "The influence of traditional belief on Christianity in the contemporary Igbo society: A paradigm shift" (2024). Completed Masters project by Mercy Ebere Obi 2021096010FA |
| 4 | "From Cross to Glory in John 12:24-34: A Critique of Religiosity in some Christian Sects in Nigeria" (2022). Completed Masters project by Chigbo Chiamaka N 2018096007 |
| 5 | "Broken Homes and Academic Performance of Junior Secondary School Students: A Christian Response" (2022). Completed Masters project by Nweke, Chizoba Scholastica |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Odibendi: Journal of Igbo Consciousness" (May, 2020) |
| 2 | Editor, "Odibendi: Journal of Igbo Consciousness" (June, 2020) |
| 3 | Editor, "International Journal of Religion and Human Relations" (May, 2020) |
| 4 | Editor, "HOFA: African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research" (June, 2020) |
| 5 | Editor, "HOFA: African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research" (May, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Masters" (October, 2018 to October, 2018). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Faculty of Arts Representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Senate" (March, 2021) |
| 2 | Member, "Education Committee Umuchu Improvement Union Representative Assembly" (May, 2019) |
| 3 | Secretary, "ASUU Committee on Good Governance and Social Responsibility" (November, 2018) |
| 4 | Information Communication Technology Officer, "Department of Religion and Human Relations." (November, 2017) |
| 5 | Representative, "Umuchu Improvement Union Representative Assembly" (May, 2017) |
| 6 | Representative, "Umuchu Improvement Union Representative Assembly" (May, 2017) |
| 7 | Member, "CEP Lecture Monitoring Committee" (February, 2015) |
| 8 | Time Table Officer, "Department of Religion and Human Relations." (October, 2015) |
| 9 | Secretary, "Umuegenti Kindred Ozara Akukwa Umuchu" (December, 2014) |
| 10 | Co-ordinator Departmental Library, "Department of Religion and Human Relations" (January, 2013) |
| 11 | Co-ordinator Departmental Library, "Department of Religion and Human Relations" (January, 2013) |
| 12 | Examination Officer, "Department of Religion and Human Relations" (October, 2010) |
| 13 | Domestic Observer, "National Population Commission." (March, 2006) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Religion, Humanity and Artificial Intelligence", (Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions), 6th November, 2024 to 7th November, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State |
| 2 | "Arts and the Art of Nation Building", (Faculty of Arts International Conference), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State |
| 3 | "International Conference on Gender Studies in Africa.", (College of Humanities and Social Sciences.Makere University Kampala, Uganda.), 23rd February, 2022 to 25th February, 2022; Kampala, Uganda |
| 4 | "2021 HYBRID CONFERENCE", (Director of Igbo Village and Center for African Civilization), 8th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; Physical & Virtual |
| 5 | "Dictionary of African Philosophy Day", (UNESCO/Department of Philosophy), 18th November, 2021 to 18th November, 2021; Physical |
| 6 | "Insurgency, Armed banditry and Ethno-Religious Conflicts in Central Nigeria", (Department of History and International Studies Lokoja), 11th November, 2021 to 13th November, 2021; Lokoja, Kogi |
| 7 | "Humanity, Etnicity and National Integration", (Faculty Arts Annual International Conference), 16th May, 2018 to 19th May, 2018; Physical |
| 8 | "Humanities and African Values", (Faculty Arts International Conference), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; Physical |
| 9 | ""2014 Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference", Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 19th February, 2014 to 21st February, 2014; Physical |
| 10 | ""2013 Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference", Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 13th May, 2013 to 15th May, 2013; Physical |
| 11 | ""2011 Faculty Of Arts Annual Conference"", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 23rd May, 2011 to 25th May, 2011; Nigeria |
| 12 | ""2010 Faculty of Arts Annual Conference", Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Research Workshop for Postgraduate Lecturers and Supervisors of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)", (chool of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Nigeria |
| 2 | "High Profile Grant Oriented Proposals-Writing and Research Management Workshop", (Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research/Centre (ECMR) for Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training (CHALADDRAT)), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; Physical |