Dr. Nnaemeka James Nnoruga

Dr. Nnaemeka James Nnoruga is a LECTURER I in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Staff Profile

I am Dr. Nnoruga James Nnaemeka, a native of Umuona in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state, Nigeria. I am a priest living at Ufuma in Orumba North Local government area. I did my primary school at Umuona Primary school and secondary school at St. Dominic Savior seminary Akpu and at St. John Bosco seminary Isuaniocha in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. I did my graduate studies in philosophy and theology in Bigard Memorial seminary Enugu and Tansi Major seminary Onitsha respectively. I was ordained a catholic priest on 21st August 2004. I did my post graduate studies in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I am currently in the department of Religion and Human Relations in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and a lecturer at Fides School of Theology Awka.

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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

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Interest Areas

African Traditional Religion

Relevant/Working Experience

1	Lecturer/ Parish Priest, Fides School Of Theology Awka / Parish Priest At St. Peter's Ugbene And St. Francis Awka March, 2019 to Present

Creative Output

	Books
1	Philip Mary Ayika, James Nnoruga, Martin Orah. (2024, April) Nigerian Peoples And Culture GST 112
2	Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu, Ejikeme J. O. NDUBUISI, BONIFACE MUNGAI, JAMES N. NNORUGA, EVARISTUS EMEKA ISIFE. (2023, May) African Theology and Cultural Identity in a Global Community
3	Ejikemeuwa J. O, Amos Ameh Ichaba, James Noruga.. (2019, October) Igwebuike Philosophy: An African Philosophy Of Integrative Humanism. AuthorHouse
	Book Chapters
1	Philip Mary Ayika, James Nnoruga, Martin Orah. (2024, February) Party System And Corruption in Nigerian Leadership
2	James N. Nnoruga. (2023, January) The Effects of Electoral Malpractices on the Quality of Nigerian Leadership
	Journal Articles
1	James Nnoruga. (2025, May), "The Resilience of Nigerian Cultural Values Amid Colonialism , Globalization, And Modernity", Journal of Igbo Language, Literature, Culture, And Religious Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1)
2	James Nnoruga. (2025, May), "The Persistence of Igbo Indegeneous Traditional Religious Practices in This Era of Globalization", Journal of Arts, Religion, Philosophy And Cultural Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1)
3	James Nnoruga. (2025, March), "Integrating Sacrifice and Eco-Spirituality in Igbo Traditional Religion into the Global Development Agenda: Points of Convergence", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 1)
4	James Nnoruga. (2025, April), "The Commodification of Igbo Traditional Religion: Impacts on Social Cohesion And Ethical Values", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 7, (Issue 2)
5	James Nnoruga. (2025, February), "Political And Ethnic Marginalization of the Igbo in Nigeria Fourth Republic", Sist Journal of Religion And Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 1)
6	James Nnoruga, Polycarp Okoye. (2025, June), "Relational Personhood in Gabriel Marcel and Igbo Communalism: A Philosophical Appraisal", Journal of Arts, Religion, Philosophy And Cultural Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 2)
7	James Nnoruga. (2024, June), "The Concept of Death in the Changing World of African Worldviews", Aquino Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 4, (Issue 2)
8	James Nnoruga. (2024, May), "The Concept of Magic in the Contemporary African World", Odezuruigbo: An international Journal of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 2)
9	James Nnoruga. (2024, August), "The Concept of Destiny in the Changing World of African Universe", Unizik Journal of Religion And Human Relations, Vol. 15, (Issue 1)
10	James Nnoruga. (2024, February), "Political Banditry in The Nigerian Democracy: Its Effects Towards Nation Building in Nigeria", Odezuruigbo: An international Journal of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1)
11	James Nnoruga. (2024, October), "The Preservation of Agricultural Heritages: A Prerequisite Factor Towards Economic Nationalism in the SouthEast of Nigeria", Aku: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2)
12	James N Nnoruga. (2023, March), "Examining the Sudden Religious change in the South-East Nigeria in the Light of Horton's Theory of Religious Change", Nigeria Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 3)
13	James N. Nnoruga. (2023, August), "The 2023 Presidential General Election in Nigeria: The Ripples and Effects on Nigerian Democratic Governance", Nigeria Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 3, (Issue 3)
14	James N Nnoruga, Casmire N Osigwe. (2023, February), "Brain Drain in Nigeria: A Challenge to Human Capital Development", Nigeria Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 2)
15	James N Nnoruga, Casmir N Osigwe. (2023, August), "African Liberation Theology: Its Role Towards Achieving Authentic African Life", IGWEBUIKE: Nigeria Journal of Arts and Culture, Vol. 9, (Issue 4)
16	James N Nnoruga, Casmir N Osigwe. (2023, August), "Effects of Brain Drain in Nation Building: The Nigerian Experience", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development
17	James Nnoruga, Casimir Osigwe. (2023, June), "African Liberation Theology: Its Role Towards Achieving Authentic African Life", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 9, (Issue 4)
18	JAMES NNORUGA. (2022, March), "Cloud Seeding And Its Effects on The Ecosystem Structure", Igwebuike : An African Journal of Arts And Humanities (IAAJAH), Vol. 8, (Issue 1)
19	NNAEMEKA, JAMES NNORUGA. (2022, March), "The Principles of Igwebuike in Response to The Problem of Insecurity in Nigeria.", Amamihe: Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 20, (Issue 1)
20	JAMES NNORUGA. (2022, October), "The Problem(s) of Naming The Ultimate In African Traditional Religion", *Unknown Journal or Publisher*, Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
21	James N. Nnoruga. (2022, October), "The Problems of Naming the Ultimate in African Traditional Religion", Ochendo: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
22	James Nnoruga. (2022, June), "Igwebuike As A Key to The Interpretation of Religious Change in Africa", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 5)
23	Nnoruga James. (2021, July), "AN APPRAISAL OF IFEKA-MOLLER’S DEPRIVATION THEORY IN THE STUDY OF RELIGIOUS CHANGE IN IGBO LAND JN Nnoruga JOURNAL OF CHINESE & AFRICAN STUDIES (JOCAS) 2 (1)", *Unknown Journal or Publisher*, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 113-124
24	Nnoruga James. (2021, May), "TRENDS IN NIGERIA POLITICAL STRUCTURE: ITS EFFECTS IN NIGERIA AS A DEVELOPING NATION", SIST JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 2)
25	James Nnoruga. (2021, November), "Trends in the Shattered Microcosm of Religious Change in Africa", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development
26	James Nnoruga. (2021, May), "CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID 19) AND THE RESILIENT NATURE OF IGBO TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS PRACTICES", JOS JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY, Vol. 1, (Issue 2)
27	James N. Nnoruga. (2021, December), "Open Grazing in Nigeria: A Threat to Human Life and Environmental Degradation", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development
28	James Nnoruga. (2020, June), "Fisher's Historical Approach to The Religious Change in Igbo Land", HOFA : African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1)
29	Nnoruga James. (2020, October), "IGWEBUIKE: A CONCEPTUAL TOOL FOR CHANGE IN THE LIBERATION OF AFRICAN WOMEN", AMAMIHE Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 18, (Issue 8)
30	Nnoruga James. (2020, July), "RE-EVALUATING HORTON’S INTELLECTUALIST THEORY OF RELIGIOUS CHANGE IN IGBO LAND", AMAMIHE Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 18, (Issue 2)
31	James Nnoruga. (2020, July), "ỊGWEBUIKE AND RELIGIOUS CHANGE IN AFRICA", An Augustinian Journal of Philosophy and Theology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1)
32	James Nnoruga. (2020, January), "THE DEPRIVATION THEORY OF RELIGIOUS CHANGE IN IGBO LAND: A CASE OF CONVERSION OR ADHESION", Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA), Vol. 4, (Issue 2)
33	James Nnoruga. (2020, April), "IGWEBUIKE: A Key Principle in African Liberation Theology", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 6, (Issue 9)
34	Nnoruga James. (2020, December), "THE DEPRIVATION THEORY OF RELIGIOUS CHANGE IN IGBO LAND: A CASE OF CONVERSION OR ADHESION", Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA), Vol. 4, (Issue 2)
35	James N. Nnoruga. (2020, June), "A Review of Igwebuike as the Ontological Precondition of African Ethics", *Unknown Journal or Publisher*, Vol. 18, (Issue 1)
36	Nnoruga James. (2019, July), "Trimingham's Shattered Microcosm And Horton's Intellectual Explanation On Religious Change In Africa :A Case Of Migration", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 19-30
37	Nnoruga James. (2019, April), "A REVIEW OF ANTHONY KANU‟ S “IGWEBUIKE AS A WHOLISTIC RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM OF EVIL AND HUMAN SUFFERING”", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 8)
38	Nnoruga James. (2019, July), "Igwebuike As A Holistic Response To The Problem Of Insecurity In Nigeria", Faculty of Arts. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 5, (Issue 3)
	Thesis
1	Nnoruga James. (2012, ), "The Persistence Of Igbo Traditional Religion In Contemporary Igbo Society.".
2	Nnoruga James. (2006, April), "An Overview Of Falling Standard Of Education In Nigeria.".
	Dissertations
1	Nnoruga James. (2015, ), "Globalization And The Resilience Of Igbo Indigenous Traditional Religious Practices.".

Academic Leadership Qualities

	Editorships
1	Editor, "International Scholar Journal of Arts and Social Science Research" (May, 2025)
2	Editor, "Journal of Economics, Political Science, Education and Humanities (JEPSEH)" (January, 2025)
	Reviewerships
1	Reviewer, "Journal of Economics, Political Science, Education and Humanities (JEPSEH)" (February, 2025)
2	Reviewer, "SIST JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HUMAITIES" (June, 2021)
	Examinerships
1	Examiner, "MASTER' PROJECT" (June, 2023 to June, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam
	Contributions to the University/Society
1	Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Students Displinary Committee" (February, 2025)
2	Member, "Anti-Corruption And Transparency Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University ycy" (January, 2025)
3	Departmental Time Table Officer, "Religion and Human Relations Department" (February, 2024)
4	Lecturer, "School of General Studies" (February, 2022)
5	Member, "Faculty of Arts Time Table Officer" (May, 2021)
6	Time Table Officer, "Department of Religion and Human Relations" (January, 2020)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1	Research Member, "Nigeria Association For The Study of Religion" (member since 2024), https://nasr.con.ng
2	Full Member, "Nigeria Association For The Study of Religion, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter" (member since 2019), https://nasr.con.ng
3	Full Member, "ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES (APAS)" - Prof. Kanu, Ikechukwu Anthony (Founder/President) (member since 2019), https://www.google.com/search?q=www.apas.org.ng%2Fjournals.asp&oq=www.apas&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j69i59j35i39j0i512j0i10l2j46i10j0i10l3.19001j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Relevant Events Attended

	Conferences
1	"God Light International Conference Nigeria", (God Light International Conference in conjuction with Department of Religion and Human Relations Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University Anambra State Nigeria), 27th March, 2025 to 28th March, 2025; Zoom
2	"Humanities And Education In A Digital Age", (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, faculty of Arts), 1st June, 2022 to 4th June, 2022; ETF Auditorium, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus
3	"A Global Dialogue on African Philosophy, Religion and Culture: Prospects For Development", (Association For The Promotion of African Studies), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; zoom
	Workshops
1	"Demystifying Grant Writing and Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities Through Practical Experiences and Applications", (Faculty of Education), 9th April, 2025 to 9th April, 2025; Zoom
2	"Research Workshop", (College of Postgraduate Studies and Unizik Business School nizik Business School), 27th February, 2025 to 1st April, 2025; Zoom
3	"Research Workshop", (Unizik Business School), 27th February, 2025 to 1st March, 2025; Zoom
4	"Modular Writing", (School of General Studies), 4th November, 2022 to 4th November, 2022; Environmental Sciences/TETFUND lecture Hall
	Seminar
1	"Seminar on Writing scientific Research, IBR, and Research Fellowships", (Department of Religion and Human Relations), 4th November, 2024 to 4th November, 2024; Board Room Faculty of Arts Nnamdi AZIKIWE University
	Other Events
1	"Seminar", (FACULTY OF ARTS NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA), 24th August, 2021 to 24th August, 2021; Faculty of Arts Board room
2	"Conference", (ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES (APAS)), 25th May, 2021 to 25th May, 2021; Visual Conference (Zoom)
3	"Conference", (UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA , NSUKKA, INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES), 8th March, 2021 to 11th March, 2021; University of Nigeria , Nsukka.
4	"Conference", (ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES (APAS)), 10th June, 2020 to 12th June, 2020; Chike Okoli Multi-Purpose Hall Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka , Anambra State, Nigeria.
5	"Conference", (ASSOCIATION FOR UNIVERSAL MORAL EDUCATION NIGERIA NNADIEBUBE RESEARCH INSTITUTE), 28th November, 2019 to 28th November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka
6	"Conference", (FACULTY OF ARTS NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA), 25th October, 2019 to 26th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe university Auditorum
7	"Conference", (OGBU KALU CENTRE FOR CHRISTIANITY AND AFRICAN CULTURE), 21st June, 2019 to 21st June, 2019; Abia State University Uturu, Abia State
8	"Conference", (ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES (APAS)), 12th June, 2019 to 14th June, 2019; Chike Okoli Multi-Purpose Hall Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka , Anambra State, Nigeria.