Rev Fr. Evaristus Okwuchukwu Ifeanacho
Rev Fr. Evaristus Okwuchukwu Ifeanacho is a LECTURER I 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (December, 2023) November, 2023 to November, 2023 |
| 2 | All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha (December, 1983) September, 1978 to June, 1983 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Committee on severance of MASDEVAN Foundation from MASDEVAN Farm, Catholic Diocese of Awka March, 2025 to June, 2025 |
| 2 | Member, University Community Relations Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Coordinator of PostGraduate, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Department of Religion and Human Relations November, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Member, APAS Committee on Advocacy for African Studies, Association for the promotion of African Studies July, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | Member, Editorial Board, Department of Religion and Human Relations February, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | Member, Committee for the planning of the 40th Priestly Anniversary of Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of Awkaa, Catholic Diocese of Awka January, 2024 to November, 2024 |
| 7 | Chairman, Committee for Children's Community Homes, Catholic Diocese of Awka December, 2023 to January, 2024 |
| 8 | Chairman, Committee for Orphanages, Catholic Diocese of Awka December, 2023 to January, 2024 |
| 9 | Chairman,School Management Board of Angel Gabriel's College, Okpuno, Catholic Diocese of Awka August, 2023 to July, 2027 |
| 10 | Academic Advisers, 300Levels students Department of Religion and Human Relations, Department of Human Religion and Human Relations January, 2023 to Present |
| 11 | Member, Awka Diocesan Presbyteral Council, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 12 | Member, Diocesan Examiners, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 13 | Member, Editorial Board Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Department of Human Religion and Human Relations July, 2022 to Present |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | Member, Committee on celebration of year of St. Joseph, Catholic Diocese of Awka July, 2021 to December, 2021 |
| 17 | Grand Spiritual Director Knights of St. John International, Awka Grand Commandery, Knight of St. John International January, 2021 to Present |
| 18 | Secretary to the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2020 to Present |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | Chairman, Facts-finding Committee on the crisis at St. Ann's Hospital Abba, Catholic Diocese of Awka June, 2020 to July, 2020 |
| 21 | Co-Director, of Justice, Development and Peace Caritas. Awka Diocese, Catholic Diocese of Awka, JDPC May, 2020 to June, 2021 |
| 22 | Member, Vocations Advisory/Promoters Committee, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 23 | Member, Social Communications Committee, Catholic Diocese of Awka, JDPC October, 2019 to Present |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | Secretary, Investigation Committee on JDPC Awka Diocese, Justice and Peace Development Caritas February, 2019 to March, 2019 |
| 26 | Vice-Rector, Pope John Paul II Major seminary,, Pope John Paul II Major seminary, Okpuno April, 2018 to March, 2018 |
| 27 | 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 |
| 28 | Member, Synod Acta Committee, Catholic Diocese of Awka December, 2017 to March, 2018 |
| 29 | 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 |
| 30 | Secretary, Second Awka Diocesan Synod, Discussion Group Five, Catholic Diocese of Awka October, 2017 to November, 2017 |
| 31 | Member, 2nd Awka Diocesan Synod, Catholic Diocese of Awka August, 2017 to March, 2018 |
| 32 | Member of the Sub-Commission on laity formation of the Awka Diocesan Synod preparatory Commission, Catholic Diocese of Awka January, 2017 to Present |
| 33 | 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 |
| 34 | 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. (2024, May) Youth apostolate in Nigerian Catholic Church: Examining the challenges in the light of Christus vivit of Pope Francis FAB Educational Books, Nigeria, pp 750-761 |
| 2 | Evaristus ifeanacho (Editor). (2024, November) Munus docendi: Bishop Ezeokafor as teacher , pp 1-13 |
| 3 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2022, November) Brief biography of Most Rev. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor Fides Media Ltd, Okpuno, pp 1-10 |
| 4 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2018, April) Sustaining Self-determination Through Education: The Fulcrum Of Nigeria’s Nation-building , pp 159-176 |
| 5 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2016, April) Poor Leadership In The Education Sector: The Epicenter Of The Decline In The Growth Of Nigeria , pp 149-178 |
| 6 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2015, April) Educating The Media And Educating Through The Media: Towards A Genuine Shaping Of Public Opinion , pp 63-82 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Evaristus ifeanacho. (2025, April), "Considering idolatry in the catechesis of the Fathers of the Church: Towards enriching the faith in Nigeria", JOURNAL OF ARTS, RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURAL STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Evaristus ifeanacho. (2025, February), "EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FOSTERING RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN NIGERIA", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH),, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Evaristus ifeanacho. (2025, February), "“GO INTO THE ENTIRE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE WHOLE CREATION” (MK. 16:15): REALIZING THE UNIVERSAL MANDATE IN THE NIGERIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH THROUGH THE DIGITAL MEDIA", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Evaristus ifeanacho. (2025, January), ""You go into my vineyard too": Listening to the murmur for effective synodality", Encounter: Journal of African life and Religion, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 116-130 |
| 5 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2025, April), "“ENTERING THROUGH THE NARROW GATE” (MATT. 7:13): TOWARDS REINVIGORATING THE SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT OF THE NIGERIAN CATHOLIC KNIGHTS", Aquino Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 64-74 |
| 6 | Evaristus ifeanacho. (2024, May), "Configuring a morality-based leadership through education, towards a value-oriented nation-building in Nigeria", ESTAGA: Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 7 | Evaristus ifeanacho. (2024, June), "INVESTIGATING INTO IMO-ỌKA CULTURAL FESTIVAL WITH AN EYE ON FAITH-CULTURE DIALOGUE", AMAMIHE: Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 22, (Issue 6) |
| 8 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2023, June), "ETHICAL REPOSITIONING OF LOYALTY IN NIGERIAN POLITICS: TOWARDS ELIMINATION OF KAKISTOCRACY", Aquino Journal of Philosophy |
| 9 | Evaristus Ifeanacho. (2023, December), "The encounter of Igbo traditional marriage with Christianity: Investigating the impact of Christianity on traditional marriage in Neni", Odezuruigbo An International Journal of Igbo, African and communication studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | 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) |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | Evaristus Ifeanacho, Lawrence Nwankwo. (1992, ), "Towards The Third Republic", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, pp 53-62 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Evaristus ifeanacho. (2024, May), "Good Leadership as Catalytic Agent to Sustainable Development in Nigeria", The Association for the Promotion of African Studies, pp 183-196 |
| 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
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Grant for procurement of research" (November, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Zaram Life Foundation |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Appointment into the Departmental Editorial Board 2023/2024 Academic year" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "The Shepherd, Festschrift in honour of Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor" (November, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Catholic mission and partnership in education" (June, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Marriage and family life, issues and considerations" (December, 2021) |
| 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 | "Shaping Africa's future: the impacts of artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship in a globalised society", (The Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 27th May, 2025 to 29th May, 2025; Physical |
| 2 | "Theology and contemporary approaches to religion in Nigeria", (Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN)), 22nd April, 2025 to 25th April, 2025; Physical |
| 3 | "Religion, Humanity and Artificial Intelligence", (Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions), 6th November, 2024 to 8th November, 2024; Physical |
| 4 | "African heritage and sustainability in the global future", (Association for the promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 22nd May, 2024 to 25th May, 2024; Physical |
| 5 | "Theology, Culture and New Media in NIgeria", (Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN)), 2nd April, 2024 to 5th April, 2024; Physical |
| 6 | "Theology, Culture and New Media in Nigeria", (Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN)), 2nd April, 2024 to 5th April, 2024; Physical |
| 7 | "Arts and the art of nation building", (Faculty of Arts, Unizik), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Physical |
| 8 | "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 |
| 9 | "2023 APAS 7th International Conference", (Association for the promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 24th May, 2023 to 27th May, 2023; zoom |
| 10 | "Reinvigorating Igbo entrepreneurial behaviour through enhanced apprenticeship scheme in Onitsha markets", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 21st February, 2023 to 21st March, 2023; Physical |
| 11 | "Reinvigorating Igbo entrepreneurial behaviour through enhanced apprenticeship scheme in Onitsha markets", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 21st February, 2023 to 21st March, 2023; Physical |
| 12 | "Religion, ethnicity and politics in Nigeria", (Department of Religion and Cultural Studies. University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 7th February, 2023 to 9th February, 2023; zoom |
| 13 | "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 |
| 14 | "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 |
| 15 | "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 |
| 16 | "National summit on Igbo apprenticeship scheme (Igba-boi)", (Anambra Broadcasting Service, Awka), 10th March, 2022 to 10th March, 2022; Physical |
| 17 | "14th Pope John Paul II Memorial Lecture", (Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno), 4th April, 2019 to 6th April, 2019; Physical |
| 18 | "13th Pope John Paul II Memorial Lecture", (Pope John Paul II Major Seminary), 27th April, 2018 to 29th April, 2018; Physical |
| 19 | "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 |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Online teaching and examination", (Sandwich ProgrammeTraining), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Physical |
| 2 | "Strategic planning", (Catholic diocese of Awka, facilitated by Catholic Caritas foundation of Nigeria & Catholic relief service), 25th May, 2022 to 30th May, 2022; Physical |
| 3 | "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 |
| 4 | "Second Diocesan Synod", (Catholic Diocese of Awka), 5th November, 2017 to 11th November, 2017; Physical |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Liturgical Spirituality", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy and Inculturation Committee), 24th March, 2025 to 24th March, 2025; Physical |
| 2 | "Writing scientific research, IBR and Research Fellowships", (Department of Religion and Human Relations, Unizik), 4th November, 2024 to 4th November, 2024; Physical |
| 3 | "“Get up, pick up your mat and walk” (Jn. 5,8).", (Awka Diocesan Theological Commission), 6th May, 2024 to 6th May, 2024; Physical |
| 4 | "Collaborative ministry of the laity", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy and Inculturation Commission), 4th March, 2024 to 4th March, 2024; Physical |
| 5 | "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 |
| 6 | "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 |
| 7 | "Power Christology: an understanding of the Christ-Event as a paradox of his humility", (Diocesan Theological Commission), 22nd May, 2023 to 22nd May, 2023; Physical |
| 8 | "Healthy liturgical environment in the celebration of sacraments", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 6th March, 2023 to 6th March, 2023; Physical |
| 9 | "Basic considerations preparatory to Christian marriage: Theological, Canonical, Pastoral, Legal and Pedagogical", (Diocesan Theological Commission), 15th June, 2022 to 15th June, 2022; Physical |
| 10 | "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 |
| 11 | "Music in the Catholic liturgical worship: an aid to active participation", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 16th March, 2022 to 16th March, 2022; Physical |
| 12 | "Youth Apostolate and its challenges in Nigeria in the light of Christus vivit (National Association Of Catholic Theology Students)", (National Association of Catholic Theology Students), 24th April, 2021 to 24th April, 2021; Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha |
| 13 | "Sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable Persons", (Catholic Diocese of Awka), 22nd March, 2021 to 22nd March, 2021; Physical |
| 14 | "Dignity, worthy celebration and fruitful participation in the Eucharist", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 22nd February, 2021 to 22nd February, 2021; Physical |
| 15 | "Worthy celebration and active participation in the Eucharist", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 22nd February, 2021 to 22nd February, 2021; Physical |
| 16 | "Inculturation of Christian Rite of Baptism– Call for Dialogue", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 2nd March, 2020 to 2nd March, 2020; Physical |
| 17 | "Liturgical Inculturation: Nerve Centre of the Church’s Faith-Culture Integration", (Awka Diocesan Liturgy/Inculturation Commission), 3rd April, 2019 to 3rd April, 2019; Physical |
| 18 | "The 2019 Annual health Weekend", (Pope John Paul II Major Seminary), 19th January, 2019 to 19th January, 2019; Physical |