Reverend Chinedu Emmanuel Nnatuanya
Reverend Chinedu Emmanuel Nnatuanya is a LECTURER I in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A priest, a researcher and a teacher with great passion in imparting and inculcating enduring values that will bring holistic transformation in the society.
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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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2015) June, 2012 to February, 2015 Ph.D History Of Christianity |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman Matriculation Publication Sub-Committee, University on the Niger March, 2024 to August, 2024 |
| 2 | Vice- Chairman Matriculation Committee, University on the Niger March, 2024 to August, 2024 |
| 3 | Chairman Anniversary Lecture in honour of First Black Bishop SAMUEL ADJAI CROWTHER, Diocese on the Niger February, 2024 to July, 2024 |
| 4 | ICT officer, Department of Religion and Human Relations Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | Secretary Planning and Implementation Committee (PIC) of the University on the Niger, Diocese on the Niger Anglican Communion August, 2017 to April, 2023 |
| 6 | Clerical Secretary to Bishop on the Niger, Diocese on the Niger Anglican Communion August, 2014 to Present |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2021).. (2021, March) The Gospel of Christ: Then & Now – Mission and Inculturation as case studies. Neighborhood Writers, pp 176 |
| 2 | Nnatuanya, C.E.. (2011, June) The Seat of Crowther on the Niger: the Journey so far – A reflection on the activities of St. Peter’s (BCM) Church, Onitsha |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2014).. (2014, July) Thomas Cramner: A catalyst in English Reformation Festchrift in honour of Prof . G.O Onyekaonwu. |
| 2 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2012).. (2012, July) The Nigerian Experience of Islam and Democracy Rex Charles and Patrick., pp 258-269 |
| 3 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2012). (2012, September) The leadership of Nehemiah: A Challenge to Peter Obi Administration of 2006 – 2011 |
| 4 | Nnatuanya, C.E & Enweonye, C.I (2012).. (2012, August) Human Trafficking in Nigeria: A Religious Response |
| 5 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2011. (2001, June) Sickness and Healing in Traditional Igbo Society: A Spiritual Approach Gucks., Vol. 1, pp 73 - 82 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokeocha. (2026, May), "Inculcating Christian Morals, Ethics and Human Values in an Increasingly Secular Academy", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 17, (Issue 2) |
| 2 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokeocha. (2025, February), "EMERGENCE OF AFRICAN INDIGENOUS CHRISTIANITY IN AFRICAN PERCEPTION AND WORLDVIEW: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES", Crowther Journal Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | Albert Green Ulutorti, Chinedu Emmanuel Nnatuanya. (2025, May), "DIOCESE ON THE NIGER’S JOURNEY TO DEAF HILL: AN APPRAISAL OF DIOCESE ON THE NIGER INCLUSION IN WORSHIP", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 4) |
| 4 | Onyeka John Egwuonwu, Emmanuel Chinedu Nnatuanya. (2025, April), "THE SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY IN OLD EASTERN NIGERIA AND IMPACT OF SOME EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN WOMEN, 1841-1950", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 5 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokeocha. (2025, March), "YOUTH INCLUSION IN THE POLITICAL AND ECCLESSIASTICAL GOVERNANCE: A BRIDGE IN NIGERIA’S LEADERSHIP GAP", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 6 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Nwokocha Benjamin Chukwunonso. (2025, August), "DEMOCRACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES IN NIGERIA: FOSTERING PEACE THROUGH CHRISTIANITY", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 7 | Kenechi Nnaemeka Afunugo Chinedu Emmanuel Nnatuanya Kingsley. E. Chukwukamma, Geoffrey Chiazo Nganwuchu. (2025, December), "Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Preserving Igbo Ethics and Detecting Explicit Digital Content in Anambra State", African Journal of Religion, Philosophy and Culture, Vol. 6, (Issue 4) |
| 8 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso NWOKOCHA. (2025, November), "THE BENEFITS OF INCORPORATING AI TOOLS IN CHURCHES’ CONTEXT: APPRAISING THE POSITIONS OF THE CATHOLIC AND PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS", IGIRIGI: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 5) |
| 9 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokeocha. (2025, January), "CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE IN AWKA: ISSUES, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS", UZU JOURNAL OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (UJHIS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokeocha. (2025, January), "ECCLESIOLOGICAL AND THEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP: AN APPRAISAL OF THE PAULINE INJUCTION IN 1CORINTHIANS 14:33B-36", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Nnatuanya Chnedu Emmanuel and Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, February), "Democracy and Civil Liberties in Nigeria: Fostering Peace Through Christianity", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 12 | NNATUANYA CHINEDU EMMANUEL, NWOKEOCHA CHUKWUNONSO BENJAMIN. (2024, July), "VATICAN’S APPROVAL OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE AND THE RESPONSE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISALON THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY", ESSENCE: An Interdisciplinary International Journal of Concerned African Philosophy, Vol. 13, (Issue 2) |
| 13 | NNATUANYA CHINEDU EMMANUEL, Chidi Okonkwo. (2024, June), "THE CHALLENGES OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY ON A HIGHLY RELIGIOUS NIGERIAN NATION", Crowther Journal Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 14 | NNATUANYA CHINEDU EMMANUEL, Nwokocha Benjamin Chukwunonso. (2024, June), "RESPONSE OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH TO CLIMATIC CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND REFUSE DISPOSAL IN IGBOLAND", Crowther Journal Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokeocha. (2024, May), "APPRIASING AFRICAN CHURCH LEADERS IN THE LIGHT OF BISHOP HERBERT TUGWELL LEADERSHIP STYLE", ESTAGA: A JOURNAL OF INTERDISPLINARY PERSPECTIVES, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 16 | NNATUANYA CHINEDU EMMANUEL & Green, Albert Ulutort. (2024, May), "ANGLICAN CHURCH RESPONSE TO GENDER VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN WITH IMPAIRED HEARING: AN APPRAISAL", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 17 | NNATUANYA CHINEDU EMMANUEL, Achebe Sunday Chike. (2024, August), "THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROSTITUTION AND CRIME IN NIGERA", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Anayo Daniel Opene, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor. (2024, December), "Artificial Intelligence and Theological Education: Ethical Implications for Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development", Crowther Journal Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 6) |
| 19 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokeocha. (2024, December), "AFRICAN HISTORIOGRAPHY AND THE CHALLENGES OF EUROPEAN PERIODIZATION: SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT", Aquino Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 20 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokeocha. (2024, August), "Christianity and Ọzọ title-taking in Igboland: The Catholic Church response", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 9 |
| 21 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokeocha. (2024, April), "WIDOWHOOD PRACTICE AS AN EXCLUSIVE RITE FOR WIDOWS, NOT WIDOWERS IN IGBO COSMOLOGY: A DISCRIMINATORY APPROACH TO WIDOWHOOD IN THE LIGHT OF ECCLESIOLOGICAL APPRAISAL", ODEZURUIGBO: An International Journal of Igbo, African and Asian Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | Chinedu Emmanuel Nnatuanya. (2023, February), "AFRICAN CHURCH FATHERS AND ORTHODOXY OF FAITH: LESSONS FROM THE LIFE AND TIMES OF AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO", Ohazurume- Unizik Journal of culture, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 23 | NNATUANYA CHINEDU EMMANUEL. (2023, April), "APPRAISING THE DIOCESE ON THE NIGER MISSION TO TOGO IN THE LIGHT OF CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM: A HISTORICAL EXAMINATION", Aku: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 24 | NNATUANYA CHINEDU EMMANUEL. (2023, January), "SAMUEL AJAYI CROWTHER: BISHOP OF THE NIGER OR WEST AFRICA EQUATORIAL DIOCESE – A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development |
| 25 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel, Onyeka J. Egwuonwu,. (2023, February), "CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY AND AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY: A SURVEY", AKU: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 26 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2022, October), "CHRISTIANITY AND CRIME IN ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE - A HISTORICAL APPRAISAL OF THE EFFORT OF THE CHURCH IN CURTAILING THE SURGE OF CRIME", Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 8, (Issue 3) |
| 27 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2022, October), "THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN THE ACADEMIA AND ELECTORAL FRAUD IN NIGERIA: A HISTO – RELIGIOUS APPRAISAL", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable development, Vol. 5, (Issue 3) |
| 28 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2022, October), "HE RISE OF OKE – ITE RITUAL AMONG THE CONTEMPORARY IGBO YOUTHS: THE SOCIO- RELIGIOUS IMPLICATIONS", Aku: An African Journals of Contemporary Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 29 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2022, July), "The Rise of Oke-Ite Ritual among the contemporary Igbo youths: The Socio- Religious Implications", AKU: AN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH |
| 30 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2021).. (2021, July), "THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN REDUCING THE RATE OF CRIME IN ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS) |
| 31 | Nnatuanya C.E (2021). (2021, May), "Covid – 19 and its Impact On Christian Activities In Onitsha Anambra State, Nigeria: A Critical Investigation.", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 209 - 215 |
| 32 | Nnatuanya C.E (2021).. (2021, May), "Fulani Herdsmen Attacks and Cattle Colonies: Covert Islamization of Nigeria or Terrorism? A Historical Investigation.", World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR), Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 75 - 81 |
| 33 | Nnatuanya C.E (2021).. (2021, June), "Church Missionary Society (C.M.S) Mission in Igboland: Strategies, and Method of Evangelization – An Appraisal.", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 87 - 93 |
| 34 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2021).. (2021, July), "The Effects of Marital Separation on Child's Development In Onitsha: A Histo-Religious Approach", JOURNAL OF CHINESE & AFRICAN STUDIES (JOCAS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 35 | Nnatuanya, C.E. Nmah P.E & Nwokocha B. (2021).. (2021, July), "The role of the Church in reducing the rate of crime in Onitsha, Anambra State", Interdisciplinary Journal of African & Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 62 - 69 |
| 36 | Nnatuanya, C.E & Nwadialor, K. (2020).. (2020, December), "Reducing the High Rate of Rape in Contemporary Nigerian Society: The Role of Religion", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 157 - 171 |
| 37 | Nnatuanya, C.E & Nwadialor, K. (2016). (2016, March), "Wealth and political influence in the expansion of Christian frontiers in contemporary Nigeria: the Clapham sect lesson", OGIRISI: a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 12, pp 140 - 150 |
| 38 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2015).. (2015, August), "Anglican via-media: An instrument for theological discourse on same sex marriage in Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations of the Department of Religion & Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 119 - 129 |
| 39 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2012).. (2012, August), "The Babylonian Captivity of the Popes: Lessons for the 21st Century Church leaders", Journal of Religion and Human Relations of the Department of Religion & Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 149 - 159 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nnatuanya, Chinedu Emmanuel. (2023, October), "BISHOP HERBERT TUGWELL AND HIS EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN AFRICA: LESSONS FOR CONTEMPOARY AFRICA LEADERS.", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2022, May), "The Invaluable Gifts of Africans to the Church: Lessons from the life and times of St. Augustine", |
| 3 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2022, May), "The Marriage between the Academia and electoral fraud in Nigeria: A Histo-Religious Appraisal", |
| 4 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2022, June), "Increase in ritual killings among the Youths in Eastern Nigeria: a theological reflection on the implications to the church", |
| 5 | Nnatuanya, C.E. (2022, July), "CULTURAL RESURGENT AMONG THE IGBO YOUTHS: A THREAT TO CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "The Anglican Diocese on the Niger and Educational Development in Anambra State: A historical analysis of policy impacts 2010 - 2025" (2025). Completed Masters project by Ani Emeka Alexander 2022096003PA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "OHAZURUME Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization Volume Three, Number Two, March, 2024" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities" (June, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "Department of Religion & Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Chairman Anniversary Lecture in honour of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, "Diocese on the Niger" (February, 2024 to July, 2024) |
| 3 | Vice-Chairman, Matriculation Committee, "University on the Niger" (March, 2024 to June, 2024) |
| 4 | Chairman Matriculation Publication Sub-Committee, "University on the Niger" (March, 2024 to June, 2024) |
| 5 | Secretary Diocese on the Niger Project Committee for Institutions, "Diocese on the Niger" (September, 2024) |
| 6 | ICT OFFICER, "Department of Religion and Human Relations Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2024 to January, 2026) |
| 7 | Secretary Departmental Alumni Committee, "Department of Religion & Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 8 | Secretary Departmental Editorial Board, "Department of Religion & Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee, "Department of Religion & Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 10 | member, "Government of Anambra State of Nigeria Panel of Inquiry Ogwuaniocha Crisis" (October, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 11 | Member Editorial Review Board, "WASET Scientific and Technical Committee & Editorial Review Board on Humanities and Social Sciences" (September, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "International Research Conferece" (member since 2022), https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LojYfYva1nk85v3eJj65a_f2Gm5rlL85/view?usp=sharing |
| 2 | Full Member, "Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)" (member since 2022), https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FI7Pq1_4Bl-klCYF1KBAil5FMAgPg121/view?usp=sharing |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "1st Legacy Symposium in honour of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther", (Department of Religious Studies University on the Niger, Umunya), 17th June, 2026 to 17th June, 2026; University on the Niger, Umunya |
| 2 | "1st Legacy Symposium in honour Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther", (Department of Religious Studies University on the Niger, Umunya), 17th June, 2026 to 17th June, 2026; University on Niger, Umunya |
| 3 | "World Laboratory Day 2026", (Association of Science Laboratory Technologist of Nigeria Anambra State Chapter), 23rd April, 2026 to 23rd April, 2026; University on the Niger, Iyi-Enu |
| 4 | "CEO Summit 2026", (Impact Global Resources), 26th March, 2026 to 27th March, 2026; Lagos |
| 5 | "4th African Education Summit Accra Ghana 2026", (Global Skills Hub United Kingdom), 19th March, 2026 to 21st March, 2026; University of Professional Studies, Ghana |
| 6 | "2025 hybrid 8th International Conference", (Department of Religion and Cultural Studies University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 26th February, 2025 to 28th February, 2025; zoom |
| 7 | "CENTRE FOR GENDER STUDIES (CGS) IN COLLABORATION WITH CENTRE FOR MIGRATION (CMS) NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA", (CENTRE FOR GENDER STUDIES (CGS) IN COLLABORATION WITH CENTRE FOR MIGRATION (CMS) NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 16th October, 2024 to 18th October, 2024; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 8 | "1st CUCLeD Conference Covenant University Conference on Leadership and Development (CUCLeD)", (Covenant University), 11th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; zoom |
| 9 | "2023 Ohazurume Conference", (THE DIRECTORATE OF IGBO VILLAGE AND CENTRE FOR AFRICAN CIVILISATION (IVACAC) NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWКА), 1st December, 2023 to 1st December, 2023; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 10 | "2023 International Conference of Faculty of Arts Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Arts), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Unizik |
| 11 | "2022 International Conference of The Ogbu Uke Kalu Center for Christianity and African Culture", (The Ogbu Uke Kalu Center for Christianity and African Culture), 21st July, 2022 to 22nd July, 2022; Enugu |
| 12 | "7th International Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus), 6th July, 2022 to 6th July, 2022; Igbariam campus |
| 13 | "5th International Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus", (Faculty of Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus), 1st June, 2022 to 4th June, 2022; Igbariam campus |
| 14 | "Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS) 6th International Conference held at Main Hall, Nuru Building Tangaza University College, Kenya", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; Kenya |
| 15 | "International Conference of Faculty of Arts University of Nigeria Nsukka", (Faculty of Arts University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 5th July, 2021 to 7th July, 2021; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Ministerial Development and Ecclesiastical leadership course facilitated by Prof Pat Utomi", (University on the Niger Center for Educational Foundation and Research), 9th March, 2026 to 13th March, 2026; University on the Niger, Onitsha Campus |
| 2 | "Building effective University Administration: Skills, tools and best practices", (Center for Educational Foundations and Research University on the Niger, Umunya), 24th October, 2025 to 25th October, 2025; University on the Niger, Umunya |
| 3 | "Educational Foundation workshop on ethics and pedagogy", (University on the Niger Center for Educational Foundation and Research), 10th July, 2025 to 10th July, 2025; University on the Niger, Umunya |