Rev Fr. Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo
Rev Fr. Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo is a LECTURER I in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Rev. Fr. Dr. Lawrence Nwankwo, a native of Ndiowu, Orumba North L.G.A of Anambra State; a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia; an alumnus of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Belgium, a lecturer at the Department of Religion and Human Relations, NAU Awka with research interests in African Christianity, Pentecostalism, Popular Religiosity, Inculturation, Liberation Theologies, Development Studies and Theological Methodologies
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2004) September, 1998 to May, 2004 S.T.D Systematic Theology |
| 2 | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. (Master Degree, September, 2003) September, 2001 to September, 2003 M.Ed Educational Studies |
| 3 | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. (Master Degree, June, 1998) September, 1996 to June, 1998 S.T.L Theology |
| 4 | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. (Master Degree, June, 1998) September, 1996 to June, 1998 M.A Religion |
| 5 | Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1994) October, 1990 to June, 1994 B.D Theology |
| 6 | Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, January, 1991) October, 1986 to June, 1990 B.Phil Philosophy |
| 7 | St. John Bosco Seminary Isuaniocha. (SSCE, October, 1985) September, 1980 to July, 1985 |
| 8 | Ihie Primary School Owerre Ezukala. (FSLC, August, 1980) September, 1978 to July, 1980 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Editor, Departmental Journal, NAU, Dept. of Religion and Human Relations January, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Member Governing Council, Peter University Achina-Onneh August, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Faculty of Arts Examination Misconduct Committee, NAU, Faculty of Arts May, 2021 to January, 2023 |
| 4 | Member Board of Trustees, Tansian University Umunya March, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Chancellor/Secretary, Chancery, Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia April, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | Secretary, Departmental Journal, NAU, Dept. of Religion and Human Relations January, 2020 to January, 2023 |
| 7 | Departmental E-Librarian, NAU, Dept. of Religion and Human Relations January, 2020 to Present |
| 8 | Asst. PG Coordinator, NAU, Dept. of Religion and Human Relations April, 2019 to January, 2023 |
| 9 | Visiting Scholar, Faculty of Theology & Religious Studies, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium October, 2018 to October, 2018 |
| 10 | Peer Reviewer, Faculty Journal, COOU, Igbariam Campus, Faculty of Arts July, 2018 to May, 2019 |
| 11 | Departmental ICT Officer, COOU, Igbariam Campus, Dept. of Religion and Society June, 2018 to May, 2019 |
| 12 | Founder/Administrator, Adrian and Gloria Kramer Model School Ugwuoba November, 2017 to Present |
| 13 | Lecturer I, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus March, 2017 to May, 2019 |
| 14 | Secretary to the Preparatory Committee, Second Awka Diocesan Synod September, 2016 to November, 2017 |
| 15 | Parish Priest, St. Paul's Parish Ugwuoba October, 2015 to October, 2020 |
| 16 | Lecturer, Bigard Memorial Seminary Enugu September, 2013 to June, 2015 |
| 17 | Adjunct Lecturer I, Anambra State University Igbariam Campus April, 2013 to March, 2017 |
| 18 | Lecturer, Pope John Paul II Major Seminary Okpuno October, 2007 to June, 2013 |
| 19 | Bishop's Secretary, The Chancery, Catholic Diocese of Awka September, 2004 to September, 2015 |
| 20 | Moderator, Centre for Liberation Theologies, Faculty of Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven October, 1998 to October, 2003 |
| 21 | Associate Editor, Fides Newspaper Okpuno October, 1994 to September, 1996 |
| 22 | National President, Nigerian Association of Catholic Theology Students (NACATHS) May, 1992 to May, 1993 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo & Francis Ude. (2023, June) Mapping the Spirit of CADEK at Three FAB Educational Books |
| 2 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2022, November) 'Idolatry in a Century-Old Faith? Inculturation and the Hermeneutics of Religious Tradition Fides Media Publications, ed. Evaristus Ifeanacho, pp 97-111 |
| 3 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2021, April) Ekwulobia Diocesan Logo: An Ecumenical Reading Fab Educational Books, Awka, ed. Anthony Ezeokeke, Michael Muonwe, Lawrence Nwankwo, pp 63-74 |
| 4 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2021, April) The Roundabout and the Eucharist: Ekwulobia Diocesan Contribution to Liturgical Arts Fab Educational Books, Awka, ed. Anthony Ezeokeke, Michael Muonwe, Lawrence Nwankwo, pp 53-62 |
| 5 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2021, April) ‘Veni Sancte Spiritus’ Understanding and Situating the Motto of Most Rev. Peter Ebere Okpaleke in the Context of His Mission Fab Educational Books, Awka, ed. Anthony Ezeokeke, Michael Muonwe, Lawrence Nwankwo, pp 38-51 |
| 6 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2021, April) In the Line of the Prophets Fab Educational Books, Awka, ed. Lawrence Nwankwo, Michael Muonwe, Anthony Ezeokeke, pp viii-xii |
| 7 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2020, November) Engaging the Catholic and the Pentecostal-Charismatic Forms of Christianity in a Conversation: Towards an Authentic African Christianity Pauline Publications , Abuja, ed. Stan Chu Ilo, Justin C. Nabushawo, Ikenna U. Okafor, pp 117-140 |
| 8 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2020, August) Ransomed by Money? Towards an African Constructive Theology T&T Clark, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, ed. Marion Grau & Jason Wyman, pp 191-211 |
| 9 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2018, April) Olu Ezinauno and Neo-Christianity: A Critical Reflection on a Practice in Igboland Coskan Publications, Onitsha, ed. B.A.C Obiefuna, P.E. Nmah and I.L Umeanolue, pp 401-410 |
| 10 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2018, July) Cursed is Anyone who Hangs on a Tree (Deut. 21:23): The Hermeneutics of the Prosperity Message in the Nigerian Context Divine Favour, Owerri, ed. Alaribe Gilbert & Okwuosa Lawrence, pp 203-213 |
| 11 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2017, December) Mercy in Thanksgiving: Reflecting on Mission in the Light of the Year of Mercy Bigard Memorial Seminary Enugu, ed. Blaise O. Emebo, pp 1-14 |
| 12 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2016, November) Beyond Mmadu Aburo Chukwu: Justice and Mercy in the Context of Christian Witness and Conflict Resolution Awka Diocesan Laity Council, Awka, pp 130-132 |
| 13 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2014, December) Re-thinking Break-through, (Aka Nchawa): Towards a Theology of Empowerment CIWA Publications, Port Harcourt, ed. Ferdinand Nwaigbo et. al., pp 204-220 |
| 14 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2012, June) The Challenge of Nigerian National Integration: A Philosophical Reading Fab Educational Books, Awka, ed. Linus Okika, pp 175-186 |
| 15 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2012, August) The Warfare Theodicy – A Critique Totan Books, Owerri, ed. Anthony C. Njoku, pp 163-183 |
| 16 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2012, April) Religion, Culture and Social Regeneration Rex Charles, Nimo, ed. Anthony B.C Chiegboka, et. al., pp 354-364 |
| 17 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2011, August) How Beautiful are the Feet of those who Bring Good News,’ (Rom. 10:15) Reflections on the Homiletic Practice of Archbishop Albert K. Obiefuna Victojo, Enugu, ed. Blaise O. Emebo, pp 106-126 |
| 18 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2009, October) The Church-Family of God: Toward Fore-Grounding the Cosmo-Communitarian Dimension of Christian Spirituality Madonna University Press, Enugu, ed. Emmanuel Edeh, pp 321-340 |
| 19 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2009, June) Between the Old and the Young: Inter-generational Conflict in Contemporary Igbo Communities Fab Educational Books, Awka, ed. Stephen Chukwujekwu, Vol. 4, pp 169-184 |
| 20 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2003, December) The Church as God’s Family – Prospects and Challenges of the Family Model for Christian-Muslim Relationship in Nigeria Peeters, Leuven Belgium, eds. Jacques Haers & Peter De Mey, pp 557-572 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2023, March), "Opening Up Traditions - From Event to a Process: Prolegomenon to the Inculturation of Marriage Rite in Africa (Igboland0", Concilium: International Journal of Theology, Vol. 2023, (Issue 2), pp 84-92 |
| 2 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2023, July), "Christianity and Antifragility: Reviewing Popular Christianity in Nigeria", Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture & Society, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 2-10 |
| 3 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2023, March), "Aprire le tradizioni: de evento a processo. Prolegomeni all'inculturazione del rito del matrimonio presso gli Igbo", Concilium: revista internazionale di teologia, Vol. 59, (Issue 2), pp 111-121 |
| 4 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2022, December), "Prayer as a Tool in Politics: The Appropriation of 2 Chr. 7:14 in the Nigerian Context", Ministerium, Journal of Contextual Theology, Vol. 8, pp 57-69 |
| 5 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2020, June), "“The Catholic Church and Tertiary Education in Southern Nigeria: Building up the Temple of the Holy Spirit,”", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 54-72 |
| 6 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2020, December), "Religion in Africa: Catalyst for Peace and Development or Recipe for Disaster", Ministerium, Journal of Contextual Theology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 14-25 |
| 7 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2020, June), "When Is So Much Too Much? Reflection on the Background of the New Usoro Emume Misa (Ordo Missae)", Bigard Theological Studies, Vol. 40, (Issue 1), pp 35-49 |
| 8 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2019, December), "African Christianity and the Challenge of Prosperity Gospel", Ministerium, Journal of Contextual Theology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 11-27 |
| 9 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2019, June), "The Survival of Christianity: Beyond the Ecumenical Imperative, Issues and Prospects", Lives Witness, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 73-87 |
| 10 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2019, August), "'Ihe kwuru, Ihe Akwudebe ya' (If a thing stands, another stands besides it): Towards a Hegemony of Solidarity", Concordia: Internationale Zeitschrfit fuer Philosophie fuer Philosophie, Vol. 73, pp 41-53 |
| 11 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2019, June), "Theology of Hope and Value Orientation in Nigeria: Towards a Shift in Everyday Practice", Journal of Inculturation Theology, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 73-87 |
| 12 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2018, December), "The Victim as Culprit: Re-appropriating Herman Beseah Browne’s Conceptualization of Negative Experiences in African Traditional Religion", Journal of African Traditional Religion and Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 13 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2018, December), "'Onwe m Ozo' – My Other Self: A Discourse Analytical Approach to Rooting Marriage more Deeply in the Christian Soil", Ministerium: Journal of contextual Theology, Vol. 4, pp 34-48 |
| 14 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2018, June), "Christian Leadership and Salesmanship: The Implication of Matt 20:26 for Church Leadership in Nigeria", Bigard Theological Studies, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 37-48 |
| 15 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2016, December), "‘A na-enwe obodo enwe?’ – A Socio-Theological Reflection on a Track in Oliver de Coque’s Album", Ministerium: Journal of contextual Theology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 26-40 |
| 16 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2014, December), "From War to Dance: Beyond the Metaphor of Holy Ghost Fire!", Ministerium: Journal of contextual Theology, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 15-28 |
| 17 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2014, September), "Faith, Youth and Magisterium: Plea for Grounded Heteronomy", HOFA Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 91-112 |
| 18 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2013, June), "Inculturating Divination? Ad Gentes and the Challenge of Christianity’s Encounter with Igbo Culture", Oche Amamihe, Wisdom Journal of Theology and Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 41-58 |
| 19 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2013, August), "Corruption, the State and the Challenge of Social Stability in Nigeria", UJAH: UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 45-64 |
| 20 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2013, June), "The Faith and Fate of our Fore-Fathers: Christianity and Igbo Traditional Religion", Shalom: Spiritual Pastoral Journal, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 22-27 |
| 21 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2013, June), "The Face of Marriage in Africa: 200 Years from Now", West African Journal of Ecclesial Studies (WAJES), Vol. 10, pp 135-150 |
| 22 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2012, June), "‘Egbe bere Ugo bere’ Towards a Theological Response to Violence", Oche Amamihe, Wisdom Journal of Theology and Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 65-92 |
| 23 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2006, January), "The Birth and Death of a Local Initiative: Challenges of and Lessons from the ‘Bakassi’ Vigilante Group in South-eastern Nigeria", Local Environment: The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 95-108 |
| 24 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2004, December), "From Power Christianity to Christianity that Empowers: Towards a Theology of Empowerment in the Nigerian Context", Bulletin of Ecumenical Theology, Vol. 16, pp 108-118 |
| 25 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2003, June), "Facing (D)evil: A Challenge to the Church in Africa", African Ecclesial Review, Vol. 45, pp 215-231 |
| 26 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2002, August), "'You have received the Spirit of Power…' (2 Tim 1:7) Reviewing the Prosperity Message in the Light of a Theology of Empowerment", European Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Association, Vol. 22, pp 56-77 |
| 27 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo. (2001, June), "Understanding and Dealing with the Past” A review of Stephen Njoku’s Curses, Effects and Release and Healing the Family Root", Bigard Theological Studies, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 67-83 |
| 28 | Lawrence Nchekwube Nwankwo, Anthony Ibegbunam. (1993, June), "The Boom in the Healing Ministry by Catholic Priests - A Mixed blessing (An Exploration of the Grounds of Misgiving", NACATHS Journal of African Theology, Vol. 3, pp 7-17 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Christ, the Image of Social Transformation: Towards a Transformative Christology in the African Context" (2020). Completed Doctorate project by Chukwuemeka Anthony Atansi |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Peter, Do you Love Me? ... Look After My Sheep! (Jn 21:15-17): Ekwulobia Diocese and the Mission of Most Rev. Peter Ebere Okpaleke (the Pioneer Bishop of CADEK)" (April, 2021) |
| 2 | Editor, "Thus Says the Lor.... A Selection of Addresses and Speeches of Most Rev. Peter Ebere Okpaleke, Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia" (April, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Ministerium: Journal of Contextual Theology" (December, 2021) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "COOU Journal of Arts and Humanities (CJAH) formerly ANSU Journal of Arts and Humanities" (June, 2020) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Examination Misconduct Committee" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | Departmental e-librarian, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (January, 2020 to February, 2022) |
| 3 | Editorial Board, Departmental Journal, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (January, 2020 to February, 2022) |
| 4 | Editorial Board Member, "Ministerium, Journal of Contextual Theology, Blessed Iwene Tansi Seminary Onitsha" (November, 2020) |
| 5 | Asst Coordinator, PG Program, "Dept of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, NAU" (May, 2019 to February, 2022) |
| 6 | Visiting Scholar, "Faculty of Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium" (October, 2018 to October, 2018) |
| 7 | Chairman, "Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Dept of Religion and Society, ICT unit" (June, 2018 to March, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Pan-Africa Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network" (member since 2018), https://panafricantheologyandpastoralnetwork.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "African Synodal Continental Assembly", (Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar), 1st March, 2023 to 6th March, 2023; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| 2 | "Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students (NFCS)", (Bigard Memorial Seminary Enugu), 29th April, 2022 to 1st May, 2022; Bigard Memorial Seminay Enugu |
| 3 | "Faculty of Arts International Conference 2019", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 25th October, 2021 to 26th October, 2021; Faculty of Arts, NAU, Awka |
| 4 | "Professor Ezenwa-Ohaeto Resource Centre 1st International Conference", (Professor Ezenwa-Ohaeto Foundation), 11th July, 2021 to 12th July, 2021; Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "African and the Plague of Poverty: Rebuilding and Reorientation with a Renewed Theology", (National Association of Catholic Theology Students, Seat of Wisdom Seminary Chapter Owerri,), 13th May, 2021 to 15th May, 2021; Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri |
| 6 | "Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society and Pastoral Life", (Association of African Theologians), 5th December, 2019 to 8th December, 2019; Bigard Memorial Seminay Enugu |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Pope John Paul II Major Seminary Okpuno 2023 Formation Weekend", (Pope John Paul II Major Seminary Okpuno), 21st January, 2023 to 21st January, 2023; Pope John Paul II Major Seminary Okpuno |
| 2 | "Theology of Liberation in the African Context", (Centre for Liberation Theologies, Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Political Pentecostalism", (Institut fuer Weltkirche und Mission, Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt am Main, Germany), 28th July, 2021 to 30th July, 2021; Zoom |