Reverend Obiorah Cyprain Alokwu
Reverend Obiorah Cyprain Alokwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 | University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2010) April, 2007 to June, 2010 Ph.D Theology And Development Studies |
| 2 | University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. (Master Degree, October, 2006) March, 2004 to February, 2006 MenD Environment And Development |
| 3 | University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2005) October, 2003 to January, 2005 B.Th Theology And Development Studies |
| 4 | Awka-Etiti Community Primary School. (FSLC, November, 1984) April, 1974 to March, 1980 Fslc |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Department of Religion February, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Officer, EXAMS OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION January, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Ministry of Education Anambra State July, 2022 to August, 2022 |
| 4 | Member, Faculty of Arts January, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Officer, ICT OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION October, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2019 to Present |
| 7 | Registrar, Trinity Theological College, Umuahia January, 2015 to May, 2019 |
| 8 | Lecturer, Trinity Theological College, Umuahia January, 2015 to May, 2019 |
| 9 | Lecturer, Paul University, Awka March, 2010 to June, 2014 |
| 10 | Visiting Lecturer, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa May, 2008 to April, 2009 |
| 11 | Tutorial Assistant, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa July, 2006 to February, 2008 |
| 12 | Part Time Lecturer, Theological Seminary of Southern Africa, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa February, 2006 to February, 2009 |
| 13 | Development Officer, South African Environmental Consultancy Firm February, 2005 to September, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2022, September) THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THEOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES , pp 1-183 |
| 2 | Alokwu Obiora Cyprian. (2013, February) The Oikos Tragedy: A Theological Blueprint for Ecological Footprint |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Professor Chukwuemeka U Okoye, Daniel Abah, Alokwu Obiora C. (2018, February) Ecosystems Health and African Ecological Sense of Biocentrism: An Eco-Theological Perspective In Dynamics of Natural Resource and Environmental Management in Nigeria. Theory, Practice, Bureaucracy and Advocacy , pp 1-10 |
| 2 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2016, July) The Church and the Environmental Concerns: The Anglican Involvement. in The Merits of the Social Teachings of the Church. Marking the 30th Anniversary of the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) , pp 62-88 |
| 3 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2010, October) Vision and Systematic Diocesan Development. In Harvest of the Lord's Servant: Valedictory Essays in Honour of Most Rev. M.S.C. Anikwenwa , pp 119-138 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Alokwu C. O, Ihetu, Chukwukere Justice. (2026, March), "For the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans(John 4:9): Towards Dismantling Structured Tribalism in Nigeria", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 75-83 |
| 2 | Nwokocha Benjamin, Alokwu C. O. (2026, April), "CHRISTIANITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS: TRANSMISSION OF SACRED KNOWLEDGE AND ECOLOGICAL CONSCIOUSNESS", EKWE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM FOR SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT (INC), Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 286-306 |
| 3 | Alokwu C. Obiora, Kalu Ndukwe. (2026, March), "Euthanasia, Meaning, Causes and Effects on Humanity: The Religio-Biblical Condemnation", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 19-28 |
| 4 | Ndukwe Kalu, Alokwu C. O. (2026, February), "A Religious Prescription of Pacifism as Nonviolent Methods of Addressing Global Conflicts", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities,, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 141-148 |
| 5 | Kanayo L. Nwadialor, Stephen C. Nnadi, Obiora C. Alokwu. (2025, March), "INTERROGATING KARL MARX'S CRITIQUE OF RELIGION FROM THE LENS OF THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL MESSAGE IN CONTEMPORARY TIMES: THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 56-72 |
| 6 | Mbalisi Chinedu Nnaemeka, Nwaiwu Nnaedoziem Samuel, Alokwu Cyprian Obiora. (2025, May), "TOWARDS DECOLONIZED ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES IN AFRICA: INTEGRATING AI AND INDIGENEOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21STCENTURY", Journal of Psychology, Sociology, History and international studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 7 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2025, September), "Incessant Flooding of River Niger and the Role of the Church in Creating Awareness", International Journal of Spectrum Research in Education & Humanities (IJSREH), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 66-76 |
| 8 | Green Albert Ulutorti, Onu Kingsley Chika , Umejiaku Foresight Chindo , Alokwu, Cyprian Obiora , Muogbo Chizoba Chinonso, Okonkwo Nnamdi Osita. (2025, August), "THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF PORNOGRAPHY ON MARITAL BLISS: CHALLENGES, IMPLICATIONS, AND SOLUTIONS", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 324-333 |
| 9 | Cyprian Obiora Alokwu. (2025, April), "FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THROUGH THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS IN NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Developmen, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 60-72 |
| 10 | Cyprian Obiora Alokwu. (2025, March), "Theology of Creation and Development: Religious Insights on Environmental Protection", Journal of Philosophy, Policy and Strategic Studies (JPPSS), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 126-135 |
| 11 | Cyprian Obiora Alokwu, James Nnamdi Nweke, Albert Ulutorti Green. (2025, March), "SACRED EARTH: RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVES ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE ACTION", Journal of Philosophy, Policy and Strategic Studies (JPPSS),, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 86-95 |
| 12 | Cyprian Obiorah Alokwu, Emmanuel I. Ajakor, Benjamin C. Nwokocha. (2025, February), "THE ASTROPHYSICAL COSMOLOGY OF DEATH IN AFRICAN ABORIGINAL MYTHOLOGY: THE CHURCH AND IGBO RELIGIOUS VIEWS AT CROSSROADS", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilizatio, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 84-94 |
| 13 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu, Obiora Cyprian Alokwu. (2025, October), "The Impact of Social Media on Evangelization in Catholic Church in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 74-85 |
| 14 | Benjamin C. Nwokocha, Obiora C. Alokwu. (2025, November), "ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND CHRISTIANIZATION OF AFRICA/NIGERIA: APPRAISING THE CHURCHES IMPACT IN ADDRESSING CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IN NIGERIA", IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OFIGBO SCHOLARS FORUM FOR SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT, Vol. 18, (Issue 4), pp 1-18 |
| 15 | Alokwu C. Obiora, Benjamin. C. Nwokocha. (2025, November), "AFRICAN CONNECTION TO THE ECOSYSTEM: ITS RELEVANCE TO AFRICAN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY", IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OFIGBO SCHOLARS FORUM FOR SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT, Vol. 18, (Issue 4), pp 155-177 |
| 16 | Nweke James Nnamdi, Alokwu Cyprian Obiora. (2025, August), "Faith-Based Organizations and Environmental Advocacy: Mobilizing Religion for Sustainable Development", Journal of Religion And Theology (Multi-disciplinary Journal), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 5-12 |
| 17 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2025, March), "THEOLOGY OF CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT: RELIGIOUS INSIGHTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION", Journal of Philosophy, Policy and Strategic Studies (JPPSS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 126-135 |
| 18 | Stephen C. Nnadi, Kanayo L. Nwadialor, Cyprian Obiora Alokwu. (2025, February), "CHRISTIANITY, HUMAN GENDER AND THE RISE OF TRANS-SEXUALITY IN THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 34-51 |
| 19 | Obiora Cyprian Alokwu, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, May), "TOWARD CONFLUENCE OF CHRISTIAN AND IGBO TRADITIONAL BELIEFS IN MMANWU (MASQUERADE) AND FATHER CHRISTMAS: A COMPARATIVE SYMBOLIC ANALYSIS", AMAMIHE: Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 23, (Issue 4), pp 52-60 |
| 20 | Cyprian Obiora Alokwu. (2025, April), "Disciplining as a Development and Humanization Process Agenda", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 14-23 |
| 21 | Alokwu Obiora C, Kanayo Nwadialor, Oynekachi Moses Nwakanma. (2025, May), "RELIGION, ETHNICITY AND AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES: PERSPECTIVE FROM NIGERIA’S NATION BUILDING", AMAMIHE: Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 23, (Issue 3), pp 1-15 |
| 22 | Alokwu C. Obiora, Samuel C. Izuegbu. (2025, October), "SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHURCH IN DEEPENING DEMOCRATIC IDEALS IN NIGERIA", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 40-48 |
| 23 | Emmanuel Ajakor, Obiora C. Alokwu, Benjamin C Nwokocha. (2025, May), "IGBO TRADOCULTURAL VERSUS CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE PROCESSES: TOWARDS INCULTURATION", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 68-78 |
| 24 | Cyprian Obiora Alokwu, Emmanuel Ajakor. (2025, April), "INTEGRATING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS INTO RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND HUMAN RELATIONS CURRICULA IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 96-109 |
| 25 | Alokwu Cyprian Obiora. (2024, June), "ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION: ADOPTING FRUGALITY AS AN ECO-THEOLOGICAL APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 211-222 |
| 26 | Ogundare O. M, Chukwu O , Ajao O. I.3 , Silas A. E, Alokwu C.O, Shola M. O. (2024, March), "Determinants of Environmental Responsible Behaviour among Undergraduate Students of College of Humanities and Culture, Osun State University, Nigeria", Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, pp 251-255 |
| 27 | Onyeka John Egwuonwu, Cyprian Obiora Alokwu. (2024, August), "CHRISTIANITY IN IGBOLAND: THE PLACE AND IMPACT OF SOME SELECTED MISSIONARIES (1800-1920)", Awka Journal of History (AJOH), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 70-90 |
| 28 | Emmanuel Ajakor, Benjamin C. Nwokocha, Obiora C. Alokwu. (2024, December), "THE INTERACTION OF TRADITIONAL AND CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IN OKUKU ONYE UWA : A REINCARNATION RITUAL IN AWKA TOWN", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 113-119 |
| 29 | Stephen C. Nnadi,Cyprian O. Alokwu. (2024, December), "THE ROLE OF SECULARISM IN THE SHIFT FROM“BEFORE CHRIST” (BC) AND “ANNO DOMINI” (AD) TO “COMMON ERA” (CE) AND “BEFORE COMMON ERA” (BCE) IN MODERN HISTORICAL DATING", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 61-68 |
| 30 | Alokwu Cyprian Obiora. (2023, May), "HALTING THE PROGRESSION OF ECOLOGICAL CRISES THROUGH THE CONCEPT OF ECO-JUSTICE IN NIGERIA", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 201-215 |
| 31 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2022, March), "THE NEED FOR CLERGY INVOLVEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION", An African Journal of Arts and Humanities., Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 171-188 |
| 32 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2021, December), "THE CLERGY AND SCHOOL EDUCATION MANAGEMENT: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD", International Journal of Novel Researches in Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 33 | Idoko Obiora B, Alokwu Obiora C. (2020, November), "Judicial Provision for the Maintenance of Children in Troubled Marriages in Nigeria: A Philosophical Critique", Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 168-177 |
| 34 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2019, March), "Doing Theology and Development Studies in Theological Institutions as a Way of Sustaining Theology in the Changing Economy", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 117-131 |
| 35 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2018, October), "Eco -Systems and African Ecological Sense of Biocentrism: An Eco-theological Perspective", Journal of Religion and Culture, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 256-269 |
| 36 | Alokwu Obiora C, Mpigi Goka Muele. (2018, May), "Deconstructing the Christian Theology of “Otherworldiness”: A Panacea for Environmental Sustainability", Journal of Religion and Culture, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 1-24 |
| 37 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2017, April), "Christianity and Environmental Sustainability: A Search for Inclusive and Participatory Response", African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 55-68 |
| 38 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2015, July), "Constructing a Four Generation of Christian Ecological Motifs and the need for African Ecological Knowledge as the Fifth Generation", International Journal of Theology and Reformed Tradition, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 105-118 |
| 39 | Alokwu Obiora C, Ezenwaji E. (2015, June), "African Indigenous Knowledge System and Environmental Sustainability", International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 88- 96 |
| 40 | Alokwu Obiora C, Udezo Benson. (2015, June), "The Church: Asset and Agent in Achieving Sustainable Water Supply in Nigerian Urban Environments", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 97- 108 |
| 41 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2013, June), "Theological Implications of Achieving Sustainable Urban Environment in Africa", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 14 |
| 42 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2012, April), "Achieving Sustainable Urban Environment in Africa through Oikotheology Praxis", Journal of African Environmental Ethics And Values., Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 46-63 |
| 43 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2012, September), "The Synthesis of Oikotheology and African Ecological Ethics as a Model for Environmental Protection in Africa", Journal of African Environmental Ethics and Values, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 34-58 |
| 44 | Alokwu Obiora C, Isike Christopher. (2010, May), "A Theological Response to Human Security Challenges of the Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria", Journal of Theology for Southern Africa, Vol. 138, (Issue 2), pp 19-35 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2024, November), "Religion, Humanity and Artificial Intelligence", |
| 2 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2024, March), "Digitalization of Agriculture and bio Conservation for good security", |
| 3 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2023, December), "The Igbo race in global perspective", |
| 4 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2022, November), "Ndigbo and Nigeria's future: 2023 general election in perspective", |
| 5 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2019, November), "Constructing an Eco-Liturgical Model of Baptism that Encourages Economic and Environmental Sustainability", |
| 6 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2019, February), "Doing Theology and Development Studies in Theological Institutions as a Way of Sustaining Theology in the Changing Economy. Paper Presented at the International Conference of Society for Research and Academic Excellence", , Vol. 2, pp 117-131 |
| 7 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2017, May), "The Theology of “Otherworldliness” as a contagion to environmental responsibility: the way forward. Paper presented at the National Conference on Religion, Security and Economy in Africa,", |
| 8 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2017, May), "The theology of otherworldliness", |
| 9 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2016, February), "Constructing a four generation of Christian of ecological motifs and the need for africsn traditional motifs", |
| 10 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2014, June), "African ideology and philosophy in a globalized world", |
| 11 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2010, February), "Christianity and Ecological Sustainability: The Need for Inclusive and Participatory Response to Environmental Challenges.", |
| 12 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2009, May), "School of Religion and Theology", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Socio-religious implications of artificial beauty amongst Nigerian celebrities: An Ethical evaluation" (2025). Completed Masters project by Adingupa Awele Goodluck (2023096002FA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization" (April, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Agriculture, food and natural resources Journal" (January, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION EDITORIAL BOARD" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Editorial Board International Journal of Religion and Human Relation" (January, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" - ISA-MEM-2026-54106675 (member since 2026), https://www.igbostudies.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Jumuga Journal of Education, Oral Studies, and Human Sciences (JJEOSHS)" (member since 2018), ttp://www.jumugajournal.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Society for Research and Academic Excellence" - 128/2016/RM (member since 2016), https:www.academicexcellencsociety.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Religion, Humanity and Artificial Intelligence", (Nigerian Association for the study of Religion), 5th November, 2024 to 8th November, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "DEMOCRACY, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", (CENTRE FOR UNITY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION & DEVELOPMENT), 7th March, 2022 to 9th March, 2022; PAUL UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 3 | "International Environmental and Economic Sustainability and Theological Consultation Forum", (Tearfund UK), 15th November, 2019 to 17th November, 2019; Accra, Ghana |
| 4 | "National Conference on Religion, Security and Economy in Africa", (Department of Religion and Cultural Studies AIFCE Owerri), 22nd May, 2017 to 25th May, 2017; Owerri, Imo State |
| 5 | "Repositioning Research in Arts and Social Sciences", (Society for Research and Academic Excellence), 2nd August, 2016 to 2nd November, 2016; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 6 | "Association of African Traditional Religion and Philosophy Scholars", (Department of Religion), 26th June, 2014 to 27th June, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |