Rev Fr. Evaristus Okwuchukwu Ifeanacho
Rev Fr. Evaristus Okwuchukwu Ifeanacho is a LECTURER II 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 | Pontifical Salesian University, Rome. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2011) October, 2009 to June, 2011 B.Ed Education |
| 2 | Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2009) October, 2004 to November, 2008 D.Th Theology |
| 3 | Pontifical Salesian University, Rome. (Master Degree, June, 2004) October, 2000 to June, 2004 M.Litt. Christian Classical Letters |
| 4 | Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, July, 1993) October, 1989 to June, 1993 Bachelor Of Sacred Theology Theology |
| 5 | Bigard Memorial Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene. (Bachelor Degree, January, 1989) October, 1984 to June, 1988 |
| 6 | Ogbete River Primary School, Enugu. (FSLC, August, 1982) September, 1972 to June, 1978 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman,School Management Board of Angel Gabriel's College, Okpuno, Catholic Diocese of Awka August, 2023 to July, 2027 |
| 2 | Academic Advisers, 300Levels students Department of Religion and Human Relations, Department of Human Religion and Human Relations January, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Awka Diocesan Presbyteral Council, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Member, Diocesan Examiners, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Member, Editorial Board Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Department of Human Religion and Human Relations July, 2022 to Present |
| 6 | Member, Committee for planning the 70th birthday celebration of Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of Awka, Catholic Diocese of Awka March, 2022 to March, 2022 |
| 7 | Member, Preparation Committee for the Diocesan closing ceremony of the celebration of the Year of St. Joseph, Catholic Diocese of Awka July, 2021 to December, 2021 |
| 8 | Member, Committee on celebration of year of St. Joseph, Catholic Diocese of Awka July, 2021 to December, 2021 |
| 9 | Grand Spiritual Director Knights of St. John International, Awka Grand Commandery, Knight of St. John International January, 2021 to Present |
| 10 | Secretary to the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2020 to Present |
| 11 | Member, Committee set up to look into the problem in the Knighthood of St. John International at National level, Catholic Diocese of Awka September, 2020 to September, 2020 |
| 12 | Chairman, Facts-finding Committee on the crisis at St. Ann's Hospital Abba, Catholic Diocese of Awka June, 2020 to July, 2020 |
| 13 | Co-Director, of Justice, Development and Peace Caritas. Awka Diocese, Catholic Diocese of Awka, JDPC May, 2020 to June, 2021 |
| 14 | Member, Vocations Advisory/Promoters Committee, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 15 | Member, Social Communications Committee, Catholic Diocese of Awka, JDPC October, 2019 to Present |
| 16 | Secretary, Investigation Panel on the mode of operation of Justice, Development and Peace Commission, Awka Diocese, Catholic Diocese of Awka February, 2019 to March, 2019 |
| 17 | Secretary, Investigation Committee on JDPC Awka Diocese, Justice and Peace Development Caritas February, 2019 to March, 2019 |
| 18 | Vice-Rector, Pope John Paul II Major seminary,, Pope John Paul II Major seminary, Okpuno April, 2018 to March, 2018 |
| 19 | Member, Committee for the Redaction and articulation into law of the varied fruits of Second Synod, Awka Diocese, Catholic Diocese of Awka December, 2017 to March, 2018 |
| 20 | Member, Synod Acta Committee, Catholic Diocese of Awka December, 2017 to March, 2018 |
| 21 | Member,Preparation Committee of the 2nd Awka Diocesan Synod in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the erection of Awka Diocese, Catholic Diocese of Awka November, 2017 to November, 2017 |
| 22 | Secretary, Second Awka Diocesan Synod, Discussion Group Five, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2017 to November, 2017 |
| 23 | Member, 2nd Awka Diocesan Synod, Catholic Diocese of Awka August, 2017 to March, 2018 |
| 24 | Member of the Sub-Commission on laity formation of the Awka Diocesan Synod preparatory Commission, Catholic Diocese of Awka January, 2017 to Present |
| 25 | Administrative Dean, Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno, Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno (Affiliate Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2015 to June, 2018 |
| 26 | Coordinator Latin Diploma Examination for Onitsha Ecclesiastical Minor Seminaries, Pope John Paul II Major seminary, Okpuno May, 2015 to March, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2009, ) Evangelization Through Dialogue With Culture In Gregory The Great |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2018, ) Sustaining Self-determination Through Education: The Fulcrum Of Nigeria’s Nation-building , pp 159-176 |
| 2 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2016, ) Poor Leadership In The Education Sector: The Epicenter Of The Decline In The Growth Of Nigeria , pp 149-178 |
| 3 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2015, ) Educating The Media And Educating Through The Media: Towards A Genuine Shaping Of Public Opinion , pp 63-82 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2023, June), "ETHICAL REPOSITIONING OF LOYALTY IN NIGERIAN POLITICS: TOWARDS ELIMINATION OF KAKISTOCRACY", Aquino Journal of Philosophy |
| 2 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2023, July), "Preaching the gospel in a digitalized world through proper communication skills: Considering urban Catholic Churches in Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Art and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 157-165 |
| 3 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2023, July), "“I Planted, Apollos watered but God gave the increase” (1Cor. 3:6): Towards collaboration in Pastoral Ministry", Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, culture and society, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2023, August), "Widowhood ritual in Igboland in dialogue with Christian Faith", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 179-194 |
| 5 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2022, December), "From ikpa ego to ego mbute: investigating into the intergenerational crisis of illicit financial quest among the Igbo youth", Aquino Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 75-87 |
| 6 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2022, December), "On being stewards of the mysteries of God (1 Cor.4:1): Leadership through stewardship in the Catholic Church in Nigeria", Ministerium: A Journal of Contextual Theology, Vol. 8 |
| 7 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2022, October), "Tracing the biblical foundation of faith-culture dialogue", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 139-155 |
| 8 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2022, December), "Intellectual security and the challenges of insecurity in Nigeria", Pope John Paull II Journal of Philosophy and the Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 15-30 |
| 9 | Ifeanacho Evaristus. (2022, September), "Cola acuminata (Oji Igbo) as a sacrament of unity among the Igbo", Ideal Internation Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 96-115 |
| 10 | Ifeanacho Evaristus. (2022, June), "Theo-philosophical import of "subdue the earth" (Gen. 1:28): subduing insecurity in Nigeria through critical thinking", Aquino Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 89-102 |
| 11 | Ifeanacho Evaristus. (2021, December), "Preaching the gospel in the face of poverty: challenges of evangelization in Africa", Ministerium: A Journal of Contextual Theology, Vol. 7, pp 53-70 |
| 12 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2015, July), "Classical And Christian Paideia: Towards Promoting The Culture Of Learning (West African Journal Of Philosophical Studies", West African Journal of Philosophical Studies, Vol. 17, pp 57-73 |
| 13 | Evaristus Ifeanacho, Lawrence Nwankwo. (1992, ), "Towards The Third Republic", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, pp 53-62 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Theodore Chukwuedozie Ekwem. "Catholic mission and partnership in education: the story of Bubendorff Memorial Grammar School", (Presentation, 2022 June) |
| 2 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. "Foreword to the Marriage and family life", (Others, 2021 April) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "The Shepherd, Festschrift in honour of Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor" (November, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Guest speaker, "Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, Awka Diocese" (June, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 2 | Guest Speaker, "National Association of Catholic Theology Students (NACATHS)" (April, 2021 to April, 2021) |
| 3 | Convocation lecturer, "Pope John Paul II Major seminary, Okpuno" (June, 2019) |
| 4 | Inaugural lecturer, "Pope John Paul II Major seminary, Okpuno" (October, 2013 to October, 2014) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Theology, Culture and New Media in NIgeria", (Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN)), 2nd April, 2024 to 5th April, 2024; Physical |
| 2 | "Arts and the art of nation building", (Faculty of Arts, Unizik), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Physical |
| 3 | "RELIGION AND THE CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL TURN", (AFRICAN SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIOLOGY AND ETHICS OF RELIGIONS (ASSOSER), University of Ibadan), 18th June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; zoom |
| 4 | "2023 APAS 7th International Conference", (Association for the promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 24th May, 2023 to 27th May, 2023; zoom |
| 5 | "Reinvigorating Igbo entrepreneurial behaviour through enhanced apprenticeship scheme in Onitsha markets", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 21st February, 2023 to 21st March, 2023; Physical |
| 6 | "Reinvigorating Igbo entrepreneurial behaviour through enhanced apprenticeship scheme in Onitsha markets", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 21st February, 2023 to 21st March, 2023; Physical |
| 7 | "Religion, ethnicity and politics in Nigeria", (Department of Religion and Cultural Studies. University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 7th February, 2023 to 9th February, 2023; zoom |
| 8 | "2023 Hybrid International conference of the d", (Department of Religion and Cultural Studies. University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 7th February, 2023 to 9th February, 2023; zoom |
| 9 | "Mkpuru mmiri, yahoo plus and Oke ite prevalence among the contemporary Nigerian youth: the social sciences at crossroads", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State), 6th July, 2022 to 6th July, 2022; Physical |
| 10 | "A global dialogue on African philosophy, religion and culture: prospects for development", (Association for the promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; zoom |
| 11 | "National summit on Igbo apprenticeship scheme (Igba-boi)", (Anambra Broadcasting Service, Awka), 10th March, 2022 to 10th March, 2022; Physical |
| 12 | "14th Pope John Paul II Memorial Lecture", (Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno), 4th April, 2019 to 6th April, 2019; Physical |
| 13 | "13th Pope John Paul II Memorial Lecture", (Pope John Paul II Major Seminary), 27th April, 2018 to 29th April, 2018; Physical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Strategic planning", (Catholic diocese of Awka, facilitated by Catholic Caritas foundation of Nigeria & Catholic relief service), 25th May, 2022 to 30th May, 2022; Physical |
| 2 | "Collaboration and visioning", (Catholic diocese of Awka, facilitated by Catholic Caritas foundation of Nigeria & Catholic relief service), 12th May, 2022 to 13th May, 2022; Physical |
| 3 | "Second Diocesan Synod", (Catholic Diocese of Awka), 5th November, 2017 to 11th November, 2017; Physical |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Collaborative ministry of the laity", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy and Inculturation Commission), 4th March, 2024 to 4th March, 2024; Physical |
| 2 | "Creating an agenda for youth leadership and the future of the Church", (Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, Awka Diocese), 17th June, 2023 to 17th June, 2023; Physical |
| 3 | "Power Christology: An understanding of the Christ-Event as a paradox of his humility", (Awka Diocesan Theological Commission), 22nd May, 2023 to 22nd May, 2023; Physical |
| 4 | "Healthy liturgical environment in the celebration of sacraments", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 6th March, 2023 to 6th March, 2023; Physical |
| 5 | "Basic considerations preparatory to Christian marriage: Theological, Canonical, Pastoral, Legal and Pedagogical synthesis", (Awka Diocesan Theological Commission), 15th June, 2022 to 15th June, 2022; Physical |
| 6 | "Music in the Catholic liturgical worship: an aid to active participation", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 16th March, 2022 to 16th March, 2022; Physical |
| 7 | "National Association Of Catholic Theology Students (NACATHS)", (Theologians of Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha), 24th April, 2021 to 24th April, 2021; Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha |
| 8 | "Sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable Persons", (Catholic Diocese of Awka), 22nd March, 2021 to 22nd March, 2021; Physical |
| 9 | "Dignity, worthy celebration and fruitful participation in the Eucharist", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 22nd February, 2021 to 22nd February, 2021; Physical |
| 10 | "Worthy celebration and active participation in the Eucharist", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 22nd February, 2021 to 22nd February, 2021; Physical |
| 11 | "Inculturation of Christian Rite of Baptism– Call for Dialogue", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 2nd March, 2020 to 2nd March, 2020; Physical |
| 12 | "Liturgical Inculturation: Nerve Centre of the Church’s Faith-Culture Integration", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 3rd April, 2019 to 3rd April, 2019; Physical |
| 13 | "The 2019 Annual health Weekend", (Pope John Paul II Major Seminary), 19th January, 2019 to 19th January, 2019; Physical |
| 14 | "Liturgical contributions to the 40 years of Awka Diocese: in retrospect and prospect", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 20th March, 2017 to 20th March, 2017; Physical |