Listed here are the current
Adjunct faculty for the
Maryknoll Institute of African Studies Programs. Click any of the
discipline categories to jump to the corresponding list of faculty:
SOCIAL SCIENTISTS
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Professor
Paul P. W. Achola, Ph.D. Social Foundations of Education
Teaches:
1.
African Marriage and Family: Challenge and Change
2.
African Cultures: An Overview
3.
Sociology of Development/Underdevelopment in African Religion
4.
Ideology and Practice of Health Ministry in Contemporary Africa:
Traditional and Western
Curriculum Vitae:
Prof.
Paul Achola is a Research Professor based at Kenyatta University. He has
a Ph.D. in Social Foundations of Education from the University of Iowa,
an MA in Political Science from the University of Iowa, an MA in
Political Sociology from the University of Nairobi, and a B.A. from
University of Nairobi. He was the former chairman of the Department of
Sociology at Kenyatta University.
Professor Edward Oyugi, Ph.D. Psychology
Teaches:
1.
Contemporary Political and economic Changes in Kenya
2.
African Cultures: An Overview
3.
Sociology of Development/Underdevelopment in African Religion
4.
Justice and Peace in East Africa
Curriculum Vitae:
Professor Edward A. Oyugi holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in the area of Psychology,
Education Psychology, Pedagogics and Social Psychology from University of
Cologne (German) (1963-71). He was a visiting professor at Bayreuth University
(Germany) in African Studies (1985-87). He is currently an associate professor
at Kenyatta University.
Professor Douglas
Waruta, Ed.D. Philosophy of Christian
Education
Teaches:
1.
African Traditional Religion Interprets the Bible
2.
African Christian Theology: Historical and Systematic Development
Curriculum Vitae:
Douglas Wanjohi Waruta is an Associate Professor in the Department of
Philosophy and Religious
Studies, University of Nairobi. After gaining his B.A. in Philosophy and
Religious studies from Hardin-Simmons University Abilene-Texas, he returned
to Kenya and joined the University of Nairobi for an M.A. program in
Biblical studies (1976). He received his Ed.D. in Philosophy of Christian
Education from Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth-Texas (1980). He is
currently the chairman, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies,
University of Nairobi.
Professor
Mary Getui, Ph.D. Religious
Education
Teaches:
1.
African Cultures: An Overview
2.
African Marriage and Family: Challenge and Change
3.
Gospel and Culture: The African Experience
Curriculum Vitae:
Prof. Mary N. Getui is a lecturer at the Catholic University of
Eastern Africa. She is a former Dean of the School of Humanities and
Social sciences, Kenyatta University.
She has been the Coordinator of the Ecumenical Association
of Third World Theologians (EATWOT) Africa Region. She is also the
treasurer of the Association of Theological Institutions in Eastern Africa
(ATIEA). She is actively involved in the activities of the Circle of
Concerned African Women Theologians. She has published widely in the area
of African culture, gender issues, religion and society.
Dr Joan Burke, Ph.D. Anthropology
Teaches: Towards the Inculturation of
Religious Community Life in Africa
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr. Joan Burke has a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Oxford
University. She is a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, is
an American by birth and has been resident in Africa since 1971. Her
doctoral thesis was on the evolving African expression of religious life based on eight years of experience and field research in Lower Zaire
(1980-1988). She has had a long-time interest in the dynamics of inculturation in Africa. She is presently working in
an NGO position at the United Nations in New York and in 2001published a book titled:
Towards the Inculturation of Religious
Life in Africa, Paulines Publications, Nairobi.
Dr Hassan Mwakimako, Ph.D. Islamic Studies
Teaches: Introduction to Islam in East Africa
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr. Hassan Mwakimako did his B.A. and M.A. studies at the University of
Nairobi. He was appointed lecturer in Islamics upon his completion of the
M.A. degree. He received his Ph.D. in Islamic studies in May 2003
from the University of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa. He is one of the
beneficiaries of a cooperation program between University of Nairobi and
the University of Cape Town. He has been a visiting lecturer at Hekima
College and Moi University.
Dr. Michael
Katola, Ph.D. Religious Studies
Teaches:
1.
African Traditional Religion: Major Beliefs, Practices and Contemporary
Forms
2.
Moral Teachings and Practices of African Traditional Religion
3.
African Culture: An Overview
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr. Michael Katola is a Lecturer and a former chairman in the Department of Religious
Studies, Kenyatta University. He got a B. Ed. (Arts) from the University of
Nairobi, MA and Ph.D. both from Kenyatta University. Apart from wide
experience in teaching, he has also done research and published on the
Akamba Ethnic group and contemporary issues.
Dr. Cyprian Kavivya, Ph.D. Religious
Studies
Teaches: Advanced Field Research Principles and Practice
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr. Cyprian Kavivya, Executive Assistant to the Director holds a B.A. and
M.A. from the University of Nairobi. He is currently a lecturer at
Kenyatta University and received his Ph.D. in Religious Studies in October
2003. Dr. Kavivya has worked in the program
since 1993.
Dr. Zacharia Wanakacha Samita, Ph.D. Religious
Studies
Teaches: Foundational Field Research Principles and Practice
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr. Zacharia Wanakacha Samita, Personal Assistant to the Director holds a
B.Ed from the University of Nairobi and an M.A and Ph.D. in Religious
Studies from Kenyatta
University. The latter was awarded in December 2004. He has extensive teaching, research and publishing experience.
He has contributed academically in various journals and presented research
papers in various national and international forums. He is currently a lecturer at Kenyatta University. Dr. Samita
has worked in the program since 1993.
THEOLOGIANS
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Dr. Laurenti Magesa, Ph.D. Moral Theology
Teaches:
1.
Moral Teachings and Practices of African Traditional Religion
2.
African Traditional Religion: Major Beliefs, Practices and Contemporary
Forms
3.
Gospel and Culture: The African Experience
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr. Laurenti Magesa: Ph.D. (University of Ottawa, Canada) D.Th. (St. Paul
University, Canada). Former lecturer and Head of Department of Religious
Studies at CHIEA. In 1991, he was a Scholar-in-Residence and lecturer at Maryknoll
School of Theology, New York. He is the author of The Church and Liberation in
Africa; African Religion: The Moral Traditions of
Abundant Life; and Anatomy of Inculturation: Transforming the
Church in Africa, Co-author of Christian Marriage in Africa,
Co-Editor of Jesus in African Christianity and has written
numerous articles.
Dr. Peter Mpagi, Ph.D. Liturgical Theology
Teaches: African Christian Theology: Historical and Systematic Development
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr. Mpagi is the Head of Department of Religious Studies at Kyambogo
University, Uganda. Prior to this he was the chairman of
the department of Religious Studies, University of Nairobi, Kikuyu campus,
and a senior lecturer at the Kenyatta University in the Department of
Philosophy and Religious Studies. He received his B.A. in Theology from
Urbaniana University (Rome) and his Ph.D. with specialization in Liturgical
Theology from the Institute of St. Anselm - Rome. He has done pastoral
work, lectured in a Major seminary, has been the administrator of church
schools and has done research on Baganda traditional rites in relation to
Liturgy. He has recently published a book based on the material of this
course titled: African Christian Theology: In the Contemporary
Context.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
LECTURERS
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Professor Michael Kirwen, Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies
Teaches:
1. MIAS unique
educational method focused on transformation of participants
2. Foundational Field Research Principles and Practice
3. Cross-cultural
studies
Curriculum Vitae:
Professor Michael C. Kirwen is the founder and director of the MIAS program.
He has engaged in pastoral work and academic research among the Luo people
in Tanzania since 1963. He was awarded an interdisciplinary doctorate in Theology
and Anthropology from University of St. Michael's College, Toronto (1972).
He has taught cross cultural theology and pastoral acculturation
both in East Africa and in the United States.
HUMANITY LECTURERS
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Prof. Eric Masinde Aseka
Teaches: Contemporary Political and Economic Realities in Kenya
Curriculum Vitae:
Prof. Eric Aseka is a professor at Nairobi International school of
Theology/International leadership university , Kenya. He was a professor
of Political history and Political economy, department of History Kenyatta
University. He was a senior Fulbright scholar in residence at Kennesaw
state university, Atlanta, Georgia in 2006.He holds a Bed in History and Literature
in English from University of Nairobi, MA in History from the same
institution and a PhD in History from Kenyatta University.
Dr. Frederick Ochieng'-Odhiambo, Ph.D. Philosophy
Teaches: Sage Philosophy: The Root of African Philosophy and Religion
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr. Ochieng'-Odhiambo has been a member of the University of Nairobi in
the Department of Philosophy since 1985. He was the secretary of the local
organizing committee that successfully hosted the World Futures Studies
Federation (WFSF) Conference in Nairobi in 1989. This was the first and
only time that WFSF has held a conference in Africa South of the Sahara.
He received his B.A (hons), M.A. and Ph.D from the
University of Nairobi. He has written widely in the areas of social
political philosophy and African philosophy. He is a leading scholar in
sage philosophy.
Dr. Kithure Kindiki, Ph.D. International Law
Teaches: Justice and Peace in East Africa
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr. Kithure Kindiki is a Lecturer of Law at the University of Nairobi. He
is also an Adjunct lecturer, centre for Human Rights, University of
Pretoria, South Africa and the United States International University, Nairobi.
He has a bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Moi University, Kenya, a
Master of Laws (LLM) in international Human rights law and a Ph.D. in
international Law from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He has
published fifteen articles in peer-reviewed journals and acted as a consultant
for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other
national and international organizations. He has been an acting Dean of
the faculty of Law, University of Nairobi and chairman of the Department
of Public Law on several occasions. He is currently the coordinator of the
Parallel Degree Programmes at the Faculty of Law, University of Nairobi.
Dr. Oriare Nyarwath, PhD Philosophy
Teaches: Sage Philosophy: The Root of African Philosophy and Religion
Curriculum Vitae:
Dr Oriare Nyarwath is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and
Religious Studies, University of Nairobi. He has a PhD in Philosophy, Master of Arts degree
in Philosophy and Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and
Philosophy from the University of Nairobi. He teachers part time at
Apostles of Jesus Seminary, Lang'ata and Consolata Institute of
Philosophy, Nairobi.
Drs. Hubert Pinto, PhD Candidate, Psychology
Teaches: Spirituality, Personhood and Psychotherapy in an African Context
Curriculum Vitae:
Drs. Hubert Pinto is the Director of the Institute of Youth Ministry in
Tangaza College. He has an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with emphasis on
Marriage and Family from University of San Fransisco , Bachelors of
Theology from Tangaza College- Catholic University of Eastern Africa,
Bachelor of Arts in Economics from North-Eastern Hill University, Bachelor
of Philosophy from Jnanodaya Salesian College and is currently pursuing a
PhD in Psychology at Kenyatta University, Kenya.
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