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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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 | 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 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Registrar, Trinity Theological College, Umuahia January, 2015 to May, 2019 |
| 3 | Lecturer, Trinity Theological College, Umuahia January, 2015 to May, 2019 |
| 4 | Lecturer, Paul University, Awka March, 2010 to June, 2014 |
| 5 | Visiting Lecturer, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa May, 2008 to April, 2009 |
| 6 | Tutorial Assistant, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa July, 2006 to February, 2008 |
| 7 | Part Time Lecturer, Theological Seminary of Southern Africa, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa February, 2006 to February, 2009 |
| 8 | 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 C. (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. Obiora. (2022, March), "THE NEED FOR CLERGY INVOLVEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION", An African Journal of Arts and Humanities., Vol. 8 |
| 2 | Alokwu C. Obiora. (2021, December), "THE CLERGY AND SCHOOL EDUCATION MANAGEMENT: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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, pp 117-131 |
| 5 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2018, October), "Eco -Systems and African Ecological Sense of Biocentrism: An Eco-theological Perspective", Journal of Religion and Culture, Vol. 1, pp 256-269 |
| 6 | 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, pp 1-24 |
| 7 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2017, April), "Christianity and Environmental Sustainability: A Search for Inclusive and Participatory Response", African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, pp 55-68 |
| 8 | 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, pp 105-118 |
| 9 | Alokwu Obiora C, Ezenwaji E. (2015, June), "African Indigenous Knowledge System and Environmental Sustainability", International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy, Vol. 3, pp 88- 96 |
| 10 | 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, pp 97- 108 |
| 11 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2013, June), "Theological Implications of Achieving Sustainable Urban Environment in Africa", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 1, pp 14 |
| 12 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2012, April), "Achieving Sustainable Urban Environment in Africa through Oikotheology Praxis", Journal of African Environmental Ethics And Values., Vol. 3, pp 46-63 |
| 13 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2012, September), "The Synthesis of Oikotheology and African Ecological Ethics as a Model for Environmental Protection in Africa", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, pp 34-58 |
| 14 | 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, pp 19-35 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2019, November), "Constructing an Eco-Liturgical Model of Baptism that Encourages Economic and Environmental Sustainability. Presented at the International Environmental and Economic Sustainability and Theological Consultation Forum", |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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,", |
| 4 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2010, February), "Christianity and Ecological Sustainability: The Need for Inclusive and Participatory Response to Environmental Challenges.", |
| 5 | Alokwu Obiora C. (2009, May), "iv. School of Religion and Theology", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "OHAZURUME" (September, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | 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 | "DEMOCRACY, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", (CENTRE FOR UNITY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION & DEVELOPMENT), 7th March, 2022 to 9th March, 2022; PAUL UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 2 | "International Environmental and Economic Sustainability and Theological Consultation Forum", (Tearfund UK), 15th November, 2019 to 17th November, 2019; Accra, Ghana |
| 3 | "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 |
| 4 | "Association of African Traditional Religion and Philosophy Scholars", (Department of Religion), 26th June, 2014 to 27th June, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |