Reverend Otubo Edwin Nwanchor
Reverend Otubo Edwin Nwanchor is a LECTURER I in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Rev. Dr. Edwin Otubo Nwanchor, A well respected man of God from Ndiagu Echara, Ikwo L.G.A of Ebonyi State
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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, October, 2019) June, 2015 to June, 2019 P.hd Religion Religion |
| 2 | EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY, ABAKILIKI. (Master of Philosophy, April, 2014) June, 2008 to February, 2014 MA (Religion) Religion |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA. (Bachelor Degree, June, 1998) June, 1995 to June, 1998 BA (Ed) Religion Religion |
| 4 | General Certificate In Education. (GCE, October, 1990) June, 1990 to October, 1990 |
| 5 | Ikwo High School, Agubia, Ikwo. (SSCE, October, 1984) October, 1979 to October, 1984 WAEC |
| 6 | Community Central School Ndiagu Ecgara Ikwo. (FSLC, June, 1979) June, 1974 to February, 1979 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | LECTURER, Lecturer Centre For Educational Services, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo (AE FUNAI) October, 2015 to October, 2020 |
| 2 | Dean of Academics, Hugh Goldie Theological Institution October, 2014 to October, 2019 |
| 3 | Principal, Akanu Ibiam Memorial Seminary, Abakaliki January, 2008 to January, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Rev. Edwin O. Nwanchor, PhD. (2026, February), "THE TEACHING OF PAUL ON THE BIBLICAL CONCEPT OF MARRIAGE AND HOME: THE RELEVANCE TO THE CHURCH", IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL of IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 329-342 |
| 2 | Rev. Edwin Otubo Nwanchor, PhD. (2026, March), "African Decoloniality and the Awakening Need for Religio-Cultural Renaissance", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 80-94 |
| 3 | Rev. Edwin Otubo Nwanchor, PhD. (2026, February), "Igbo Traditional Religious Symbolism, Humanity and Artificial Intelligence: A Reflection", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 98[117 |
| 4 | Anayo Ossai, & Edwin O. Nwanchor,. (2025, July), "Postcolonial Capitalism and Eco-Related Challenges: Insights from Nigeria’s Sacred Groves", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 15-38 |
| 5 | Edwin O. Nwanchor, & Elekwachi Jeremiah Iheaka,. (2025, March), "THE THEOLOGY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY IN AFRICA: A REFLECTION", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 82-91 |
| 6 | Edwin O. Nwanchor. (2025, February), "THE REAWAKENING NEED FOR AFRICAN CULTURAL RENAISSANCE", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 144-152 |
| 7 | Edwin O. Nwanchor , Anayo Ossai & Stephen C. Nnadi. (2025, June), "AFRICAN RELIGION,THE CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES AND COLONIALISM: EVALUATION", JOURNAL OF ARTS, RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURAL STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 22-28 |
| 8 | Edwin O. Nwanchor & Ekenedilichukwu A. Okolo,. (2025, June), "IGBO RELIGIOUS CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA: AN APPRASAL", OURNAL OF IGBO LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, CULTURE, AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-7 |
| 9 | Edwin O. Nwanchor & Kalu Ndukwe. (2025, June), "REMAKING AFRICA THROUGH THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF RELIGION: A FOCUS ON POVERTY REDUCTION", Journal of Psychology, Sociology, History and International Studies., Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 57-66 |
| 10 | Ekenedilichukwu A. Okolo & Edwin O. Nwanchor. (2025, June), "THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION ON POLICY AND DECISION MAKING PROCESS IN THE CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA SOCIETY", Journal of Law, Language, Literature, and Gender Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 11-16 |
| 11 | Stephen C. Nnadi & Edwin O. Nwanchor. (2025, August), "AUTHORITY AND INFALLIBILITY IN ANGLICAN POLITY IN THE LIGHT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST ARTICLE OF RELIGION: A HISTORICO-THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 18-29 |
| 12 | Anayo Ossai & Edwin O. Nwanchor. (2025, July), "Postcolonial Capitalism and Eco-Related Challenges: Insights from Nigeria’s Sacred Groves", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 15-38 |
| 13 | Ekenedilichukwu A. Okolo & Edwin O. Nwanchor. (2025, June), "NIGERIA PENTECOSTAL MINISTERS AND THEIR MARKET STATUS IN THE LIGHT OF IZUNWA’S PRAXIS", JOURNAL OF FINE AND CREATIVE ARTS, MUSIC, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES /, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 7-14 |
| 14 | Kalu Ndukwe, Elekwachi Jeremiah Iheaka & Edwin O. Nwanchor. (2025, July), "DISABILITY, ABLEISM AND RESILIENCE: A SOCIO-RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVE", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 54-66 |
| 15 | Edwin O. Nwanchor, & Elekwachi Jeremiah Iheaka,. (2025, May), "EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP: A COMPLIMENTARY FACTOR FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHURCH", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 144-155 |
| 16 | Edwin O. Nwanchor. (2024, September), "THE PRINCIPLES OF PROVIDENCE AS ORDAINED BY GOD FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF HUMANKIND IN THE CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE", IGBOCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNALOF IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 78-92 |
| 17 | Edwin O. Nwanchor. (2024, November), "A Concise History of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 13-24 |
| 18 | Kenechi Nnaemeka Afunugo & Edwin O. Nwanchor. (2024, December), "DECENTRALIZATION FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA: INSIGHTS FROM HANA RAWHITI’S ERUPTION", IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNALof IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 16-46 |
| 19 | Otubo Edwin Nwanchor, Augustine Echezona Obiagbaosogu. (2023, June), "THE CHALLENGES OF INTERPRETATION IN IGBO RELIGIOUS CONCEPT", OCHENDO: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 9-19 |
| 20 | Otubo Edwin Nwanchor. (2022, June), "THE CONCEPT OF IMAGES AS SYMBOLS IN IGBO RELIGIOUS INTERPRETATION", OHAZURUME-Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 22-31 |
| 21 | Edwin O. Nwanchor & Okoh Ejime Samuel. (2022, April), "The Iconography of Igbo Traditional Art", JASSD, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 206-214 |
| 22 | Otubo Edwin Nwanchor. (2022, March), "SACRED OBJECTS AND ECOSPIRITUALITY IN IGBOLAND", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 56-58 |
| 23 | Otubo Edwin Nwanchor. (2022, June), "THE ONTOLOGICAL UNIVERSALISM OF SPIRITS IN THE AFRICAN WORLDVIEW", IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 119-137 |
| 24 | Otubo Edwin Nwanchor. (2022, November), "CONCEPTUALIZATION OF REINCARNATION AND EMBODIMENT IN AFRICAN RELIGIOUS BELIEF", IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 66-84 |
| 25 | Otubo Edwin Nwanchor. (2021, December), "SACRED OBJECTS AND IGBO ECOSPIRITUALITY", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | O. E. Nwanchor. (2019, October), "A DISCOURSE ON TRADITIONAL CIRCUMCISION IN MODERN EBONYI STATE SUB-CULTURAL ZONE OF IGBOLAND". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Otubo Edwin Nwanchor, KALU NDUKWE, ELEKWACHI JEREMIAH IHEAKA. (2021, March), "RELIGIOUS PLURALISM AND FREEDOM OF WORSHIP: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE A PAPER PRESENTED AT THE 4TH EDITION OF CHINUA ACHEBE", CHINUA ACHEBE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Books Donation to Nnamdi Azikiwe University through Rev. Dr. Edwin O. Nwanchor" (November, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by SHEPHERD OF HOPE FOR RURAL CARE INITIATIVE |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "The Role of Religious Leaders in Mediating Ethnic and Political Conflicts in Anambra state." (May, 2023 to July, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN SOCIETY: A REVIEW" (November, 2023 to November, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Traditional Burial Practices in Igboland and the Impact of Change in Nibo Anambra state" (May, 2022 to July, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Quality Assurance Committee - Religion and Human Relations" (January, 2024 to May, 2026) |