Rev Fr. Michael Muonwe
Rev Fr. Michael Muonwe is a LECTURER I in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Muonwe is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, Nigeria. He got Bachelors in Theology and Philosophy from Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria, an affiliate of Pontifical Urban University, Rome, in 2004 and 1999 respectively. He obtained Masters (2008), Advanced Masters (2009) in Theology and Religious Studies, Licentiate (2009) and Doctorate (2013) in Theology from Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. Michael is currently a lecturer in the Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. He researches within the field of Religion and Society with a special focus on contemporary ethical issues and theories and their relationship with contemporary culture.
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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
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | POST GRADUATE SUPERVISOR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY June, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | LOC SECRETARY FOR NASR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS (NASR) April, 2024 to November, 2024 |
| 3 | MEMBER FACAULTY OF ARTS ICT COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIZIK May, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Diocesan Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba, Catholic Diocese Of Ekwulobia October, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Member, Diocesan Liturgy and Inculturation Commission, Catholic Diocese Of Ekwulobia October, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | Member, Diocesan Examiners, Catholic Diocese Of Ekwulobia October, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | ICT OFFICER, Department Of Religion And Human Relations, UNIZIK January, 2020 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | President, Alumni Association, Blessed Iwene Tansi Seminary Alumni Association November, 2017 to Present |
| 10 | Synod Delegate, Catholic Diocese Of Awka November, 2017 to November, 2017 |
| 11 | Chaplain, Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka Diocese, Catholic Diocese Of Awka October, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 12 | Member, Awka Diocesan Synod Implementation Committee, Catholic Diocese Of Awka October, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 13 | Board Member, Holy Family Printing And Allied Business Enterprises (Formerly Laity Press Nig. Ltd) October, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 14 | Chaplain Knights of St. John International, Enugwu-ukwu Commandry, Catholic Diocese Of Awka October, 2016 to October, 2021 |
| 15 | Member Awka Diocesan Synod Preparatory Commission, Catholic Diocese Of Awka October, 2016 to November, 2017 |
| 16 | Secretary to the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Catholic Diocese Of Awka October, 2015 to October, 2020 |
| 17 | Member, Awka Diocesan Liturgy and Inculturation Commission, Catholic Diocese Of Awka October, 2015 to October, 2020 |
| 18 | Assistant Secretary to the Bishop of Awka, Catholic Diocese Of Awka October, 2014 to October, 2015 |
| 19 | Teaching Asistant, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium September, 2009 to July, 2011 |
| 20 | Co-editor Alumni Newsletter, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium September, 2009 to July, 2011 |
| 21 | Parish Vicar, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Akpo, Catholic Diocese Of Awka October, 2006 to October, 2007 |
| 22 | Lecturer, Immaculate Heart Of Mary Scholasticate, Amawbia October, 2005 to Present |
| 23 | Chaplain, Young Catholic Students, Amawbia Deanery, Catholic Diocese Of Awka October, 2005 to September, 2006 |
| 24 | English and Mathematics Teacher, St. John Bosco Minor Seminary, Isuaniocha September, 1999 to June, 2000 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ikenna L. Umeanolue, Michael Muonwe, Stanley C. Mgbemena, Onyinyechi C. Wariboko, Emmanuel I. Ajakor, Samuel C. Izuegbu, Ngozi Alutulu-Ebulum. (2024, June) Studies in Religion, Society and Human Relations: Festschrift in Honour of Rev. Fr. Prof. B.A.C. Obiefuna FabAnnieh |
| 2 | Muonwe, M; Chiegboka, A; Nwankwor, L. (2023, August) Walking with Jesus: Festschrift – His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke FabAnnieh |
| 3 | D. Mbagwu, M. Muonwe, K. Nwadialor. (2021, June) Humanities: A Proemic Insight Patrobas |
| 4 | Dave Mbagwu, Michael Muonwe, Kanayo Nwadialor (Ed.). (2021, June) The Humanities: A Proemic Insight Patrobas |
| 5 | Lawrence Nwankwo, Michael Muonwe, Anthony Ezeokeke (Ed.). (2021, January) “Thus Says The Lord…”: A Selection Of Addresses And Speeches Of Most Rev. Peter Ebere Okpalele, Catholic Bishop Of Ekwulobia Diocese Fab Anieh |
| 6 | Anthony Ezeokeke, Michael Muonwe, Lawrence Nwankwo (Ed.). (2021, January) “Peter Do You Love Me?... Look After My Sheep (Jn. 21:15-17): Ekwulobia Diocese And The Mission Of Most Rev. Peter Ebere Okpaleke Fab Anieh |
| 7 | Michael Muonwe (Ed.). (2017, May) My Love For You In Christ Jesus (I Cor. 16:21): A Selection Of Messages Of Most Rev. Paulinus C. Ezeokafor Fab Anieh |
| 8 | Michael Muonwe. (2016, April) New Dawn For African Women: Igbo Perspective Xlibris |
| 9 | Michael Muonwe. (2014, May) Challenging The Myths Of Gender Equality: Theology And Feminism |
| 10 | Michael Muonwe. (2013, June) Dialectics Of Faith-culture Integration: Inculturation Or Syncretism Xlibris |
| 11 | Michael Muonwe (Ed.). (2013, November) Priesthood And The Challenges Of The Contemporary Era: A Reader Living Flame |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Muonwe, M. (2024, June) Trinitarian and Igbo Anthropological Resources for More Effective Human Relations FabAnnieh, pp 51-61 |
| 2 | Muonwe, M. (2023, August) Walking with Jesus to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35): Pastoral implications for the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia Fab, pp 21-31 |
| 3 | Muonwe, M. (2022, August) Christian Faith and Culture: Towards an Inculturated Sacred/Liturgical Music in the Nigerian Church Perry Talker, pp 161-174 |
| 4 | Michael Muonwe. (2021, June) Introduction - The Enduring Significance Of The Humanities Patrobas, Humanities: A Proemic Insight, pp 1-10 |
| 5 | Michael Muonwe. (2021, June) Is Philosophy Still Relevant Today?: A Preliminary Exploration Patrobas, Humanities: A Proemic Insight, pp 19-36 |
| 6 | Michael Muonwe. (2021, February) Inculturation Of Christian Faith In Culture-rich Local Church Of Ekwulobia: An Unavoidable Pastoral Option FabAnnieh, pp 93-106 |
| 7 | Michael Muonwe. (2021, July) Climate Change and Farmers/Herders Clashes in Nigeria: Significance of Christian Environmentalism and Pope Francis’ Laudato Si Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu, pp 337-366 |
| 8 | Michael Muonwe. (2017, August) Syncretism And Inculturation: Mutually Inclusive Or Exclusive Options In Christian Evangelisation Peeters, Vol. 75, pp 225-249 |
| 9 | Gerard Hall and Michael Muonwe. (2016, September) Towards Integrative Christian Theology And Experience: Missiology, Inculturation & Practical Theology Peeters, Vol. 281, pp 49-69 |
| 10 | Michael Muonwe. (2013, July) The Phallocentric Hierarchical Model Of The Family In Igbo Context: Towards A More Egalitarian Model In The Light Of The Theology Of Domestic Church Peeters, Vol. 254, pp 279-300 |
| 11 | Michael Muonwe. (2013, November) Priesthood And The Knitting Of Inclusive Community: Following In The Tracks Of Jesus Living Flame, pp 54-67 |
| 12 | Michael Muonwe. (2013, November) General Introduction: Priesthood And Jubilee Living Flame, pp 6-17 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Muonwe, M. (2025, February), "Christian Religious Leadership and Power Abuse in Nigeria: Negative Effects on Development and the Way Forward", The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 67-88 |
| 2 | Muonwe, M. (2025, April), "Jesus' Inclusive Ministry as a Counter-Cultural Narrative for Pastoral Work in Our Contemporary Society", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 154-160 |
| 3 | Muonwe, M. (2024, March), "Polygamy in Africa in the Light of the Catholic Theological Thinking on Marriage", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 8-16 |
| 4 | Muonwe, M. (2024, July), "Christian Ethical Evaluation of the Role of the New Media in Achieving Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria", JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 16-28 |
| 5 | Muonwe, M. (2024, February), "Polygamy in Africa in the light of the Catholic theological thinking on marriage", NJAH, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Muonwe, M. (2024, October), "Catholic Knighthood and Secret Socieities: Investigating the Spirituality of the Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 134-145 |
| 7 | Muonwe, M., Chibugo L.. (2024, May), "Effects of Gendered Christian Missionary Education Policy in Southeast Nigeria (1857-1970)", Estaga: Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 146-154 |
| 8 | Muonwe, M. (2024, August), "Christian Religious Leadership and Power Abuse in Nigeria: Negative Effects on Development and the Way Forward", International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 67-88 |
| 9 | Muonwe, M.. (2022, December), "The place of Jesus in African wome's quest for emancipation", Ministerium Journal of Contextual Theology, Vol. 8, pp 41-56 |
| 10 | Mgbemena, S.C. and Muonwe, M. (2021, April), "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 | Michael Muonwe. (2021, July), "Igbo Traditional Beliefs: Death And Afterlife And Their Influence On Morality", JOCAS - Journal of Chinese and Asian Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 147-159 |
| 12 | Muonwe, M. (2021, September), "Climate Change and Farmers/Herders Clashes in Nigeria: Significance of Christian Environmentalism and Pope Francis' Laudato Si", Aku: African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 140-161 |
| 13 | Stanley C. Mgbemena, Michael Muonwe. (2021, November), "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 |
| 14 | Muonwe, M.. (2021, December), "Tourching the hearts of Nigerians through the homily: Catholic perspective on preaching", Ministerium Journal of Contextual Theology, Vol. 7, pp 35-54 |
| 15 | Michael Muonwe. (2021, July), "Homosexuality Debate And Prospects Of Catholic-Anglican Ecumenical Relations", Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 98-114 |
| 16 | Michael Muonwe. (2020, July), "Infusion Approach To Moral Education In Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: Towards Curbing Cultism", Preorcjah, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 321-350 |
| 17 | Michael Muonwe. (2020, December), "Christian Family In Africa In The Face Of COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges To Family Communion And Witness In The Society", Ministerium Journal of Contextual Theology, Vol. 6, pp 1-13 |
| 18 | Michael Muonwe. (2019, April), "Women In Igbo Traditional Religion And Politics: Prospects For Women’s Political Leadership Role In Nigeria", UJAH: UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 1-19 |
| 19 | Michael Muonwe. (2018, December), "Religio-philosophical Significance Of Relationality Through The Igbo Understanding Of The Human Person", Journal of African Traditional Religion, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 12-30 |
| 20 | Michael Muonwe. (2018, June), "Igbo Christianity At The Crossroads: Between The Concepts Of Chi And Imago Dei", Ministerium Journal of Contextual Theology, Vol. 4, pp 13-33 |
| 21 | Michael Muonwe. (2016, September), "Jesus’ Teaching On Divorce: Lessons For Fruitful Feminist Engagement With Society", International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 1-12 |
| 22 | Michael Muonwe. (2011, September), "The Challenges of Religious Syncretism to African Christianity: The Role of the Church", Journal of Inculturation Theology, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 3-20 |
| 23 | Michael Muonwe. (2010, June), "Inculturation At The Service Of The Church's Catholicity And Unity", African Christian Studies, Vol. 26, (Issue 2), pp 1-30 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Muonwe, M. (2025, April), "Theologico-Pastoral Response to the Challenges of Neopaganism among Igbo Christian Youths", |
| 2 | Muonwe, M. (2024, November), "Artificial Intelligence and Poverty Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa", |
| 3 | Muonwe, M. (2024, April), "Christian Ethical Evaluation of the Role of the New Media in Achieving Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria", |
| 4 | Muonwe, M. (2023, October), "Effects of Gendered Missionary Education in Southeast Nigeria (1859-1970)", |
| 5 | Muonwe, M. (2023, June), "Religious Leadership and Power Abuse: Effects on Nigeria's Development", |
| 6 | Muonwe, M. (2019, October), "Women in Igbo traditional religion and politics: prospects for women's political leadership role in Nigeria", |
| 7 | Muonwe, M. (2019, July), "The Role of Moral Education in Combating Cultism in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions", |
| 8 | Muonwe, M. (2017, October), "Africa Independent Churches: Reform or Cultural Revivalism ?", |
| 9 | Muonwe, M. (2015, April), "Was Jesus a Feminist? Theological Reflection on the Significance of the Christian Faith for Gender Equality", |
| 10 | Muonwe, M. (2013, March), "Social Constructionist Feminist Response to Women's Identity: Implications for Theology", |
| 11 | Muonwe, M. (2012, February), "Religion and Equality: Examining the Role of Religion in Negotiating the Status of African Women in Society", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Journal" (December, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society" (March, 2016) |
| 3 | Editor, "The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society Vol 6, Issue 3" (May, 2016) |
| 4 | Editor, "The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society Vol 6, Issue 2" (December, 2015) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society Vol 6, Issue 3" (May, 2016) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society, Vol 6, Issue 1" (October, 2015) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society Vol 6, Issue 2" (December, 2015) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MA, Faculty of Arts Defence" (February, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MA, Faculty of Arts Defence" (March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR)" - NASR/2023/000166 (member since 2023), https://www.nasr.com |
| 2 | Full Member, "CATHAN" (member since 2023), https://www.cathan.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "39th International Conference of Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN)", (Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria), 22nd April, 2025 to 25th April, 2025; Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Benin City |
| 2 | "45TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS (NASR)", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS), 5th November, 2024 to 8th December, 2024; Faculty of Arts, UNIZIK |
| 3 | "38th Annual Conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN)", (CATHAN in partnership with John Caroll University, Ohio, USA), 2nd April, 2024 to 5th April, 2024; Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria Resource Center, Durumi, Abuja |
| 4 | "2023 International Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Faculty of Arts, UNIZIK |
| 5 | "13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY IN SOCIETY", (COMMON GROUND RESEARCH NETWORK), 20th June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; ONLINE |
| 6 | "11th International Conference Of Faculty Of Arts - Humanities And Leadership In Africa", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 25th October, 2019 to 26th October, 2019; Faculty of Arts Auditorum |
| 7 | "Professor Ezenwa-Ohaeto Resource Center (PREORC)1st International Conference - Emergin Trends In Leadership In Africa", (PREORC), 11th July, 2019 to 12th July, 2019; Chike Okoli Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, UNIZIK |
| 8 | "LEST XI: Leuven Encounters In Systematic Theology", (Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies), 11th October, 2017 to 14th October, 2017; Katholieke Universiteit Leuven |
| 9 | "Fifth International Conference On Religion And Spirituality In Society", (Religion and Spirituality in Society), 15th April, 2015 to 17th April, 2015; University of California at Berkeley, USA |
| 10 | "Fourth International Conference On Religion And Spirituality In Society", (Religion and Spirituality in Society), 8th March, 2013 to 9th March, 2013; Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA |
| 11 | "Omnes Gentes International Colloquium On Syncretism", (Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies and Catholic University of Louvain La Neuve), 15th November, 2012 to 17th November, 2012; Louvain-la-neuve, Belgium |
| 12 | "Second International Conference On Religion And Spirituality In Society", (Religion and spirituality in society), 20th February, 2012 to 22nd February, 2012; University of British Columba, Robson Square, Vancouver, Canada |
| 13 | "International Conference On The Household Of God And Local Households: Revisiting The Domestic Church", (INTAMS), 10th March, 2010 to 13th March, 2010; Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "ONLINE COURSE OFFERED BY LUND UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: ETHICS AND SOCIETAL CHALLENGES", (LUND UNIVERITY, SWEDEN), 25th July, 2024 to 23rd September, 2024; ONLINE |