CURRICULUM VITAE

 

1.  Surname:                                       Ituma

2.  Other Names:                                Ezichi Anya

3.  Sex:                                                Male

4.  Date of Birth:                                6^th June, 1962

5.  Religion:                                        Christianity

6.  Home Town:                                  Elu Ohafia

7.  Local Government Area:              Ohafia

8.  State:                                              Abia

9.  Nationality:                                     Nigerian

10. Residential Address:                     181 Onuiyi Road, Nsukka

11. Permanent Home Address:          5 Court Road, Elu Ohafia, Abia State

12. E-Mail Address:                           ezichi.ituma@unn.edu.ng      ezichi_ituma@yahoo.com

13. Schools Attended:

                          i.            Ohafia Central School                            1970 – 1976                FSLC

                        ii.            Ohafia High School                                1976 – 1982                WASC

                      iii.            Afaha Inang Sec. School                        1983 – 1984                WASC

                      iv.            Trinity Theological College                     1986 – 1989                Diploma (Theology)

                        v.            University of Calabar                             1986 – 1989                Diploma (Religion)

                      vi.            University of Nigeria, Nsukka                1995 – 1997                Diploma in Statistics and Computer Application (DSCA)

                    vii.            University of Nigeria, Nsukka                1992 – 1997                B.A. (Religion)

                  viii.            University of Nigeria, Nsukka                1997 – 2000                M.A (Biblical Studies)

                      ix.            University of Nigeria, Nsukka                2002 – 2006                PhD (Religious Studies)

 

14. Job Experience:

                          i.            University of Nigeria, Nsukka                2011 – 2013                Head of Department

                        ii.            University of Nigeria, Nsukka                2008 – 2012                Senior Lecturer

                      iii.            University of Nigeria, Nsukka                1998 –  Date                Lecturer

                      iv.            Spiritan School of Philosophy, Isienu       2002 – 2009                Part Time Lecturer

                        v.            Spiritan School of Theology, Enugu         2001 – 2005                Part Time Lecturer

                      vi.            Christ Church Chapel                             2003 – 2009                Associate Chaplain

                    vii.            The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria        1989 –  1998               Minister in-Charge

 

15.  Academic Awards: Educational Excellence Award, 2009 by Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria

 

16.  Research Interest:

            i.  Biblical Studies

            ii. Religions and Society

 

 

17. Extra Curriculum Activities                               

                          i.            Playing Religious Music

                        ii.            Sports  -   Football

 - Martial Arts

 

18. Book Publications

Ituma, Ezichi A. (2000) The Power of Effective Evangelism, Lagos: Chinedum Publishers Ltd.

 

Ituma, Ezichi A. (2000) Clergy on Strike, Lagos: Chinedum Publishers Ltd

 

Ituma, Ezichi A. (2001) Welcome to the New Testament Writings, Lagos: Chinedum Publishers Ltd.

 

Ituma, Ezichi A. (2001) Introduction to Early Christianity, Lagos: Chinedum Publishers Ltd.

 

Ituma, Ezichi A. (2005) Critical Points on the Background of the New Testament, Lagos: Maidick Publications

Ituma, Ezichi A. (2013) Basic Research Guide for Humanities and Social Sciences, Nsukka: Society for Research and Academic Excellence

 

 

19.  Journals Articles

I.          Ituma, Ezichi A. (2003) “Afrocentricism And Christianity” Journal of the Sociological Sciences, Vol. 1, No.1, pp 57 – 64

 

II.         Ituma, Ezichi A. (2006) “The Social Implication of the Name ‘Emmanuel’ to the Christian in Africa” Journal of New Testament Research, Vol.1, No.1, pp. 113 – 128

 

III.       Ituma, Ezichi A. (2007) “African Societal Problems and the Challenges of Propagating Christ as a Social Liberator” Nigerian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences NJHS, Vol.1, No.1, pp. 22 – 33

 

IV.       Ituma, Ezichi A. (2008)  “Strategies for Implementing Educational Reforms Using Anti-Poverty Circle Reforms” Educational Reforms and the Attainment of Millennium Development Goals, The Nigerian Experience

 

V.        Ituma, Ezichi A. (2008) “Jesus’ Political Party Ideology And Political Party System In Nigeria: A New Testament Hermeneutical Approach” Professor Bassey Andah Journal of Cultural Studies, University of Calabar, Cross River State

 

VI.       Ituma, Ezichi A. (2008) “The Significance of Christian Youth Development in Eradicating Corruption in Nigeria: Luke 2:41-52,” Nsukka Journal of Religious Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

VII.      Ituma, Ezichi A. (2008) “Hyperfeminism and Biblical Christianity” Nigerian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

VIII.     Ituma, Ezichi A. (2008) “The Healing By The Pool: The Challenge Of The Sabbath” Nigerian Journal of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

IX.       Ituma, Ezichi A. (2009) “Johannine Implication of the Church as a Living Organism” International Journal of Theology and Reformed Tradition, Society for Academic Excellence, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

X.        Ituma, Ezichi A. (2009) “The Significance of Ecotheology in a Significantly Changing Climate” Proceedings of National Conference on Climate Change and the Environment, Department of Geography, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

XI.       Ituma, Ezichi A. (2009) “Social Context of Incarnation Theology” Nigerian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

XII.      Ituma, Ezichi A. (2009) “Icons of Leadership in Incarnation Theology: A Challenge to Political Leadership in Nigeria” International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences, Society for Academic Excellence, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

XIII.     Ituma, Ezichi A. (2009) “Religion and Partisan Politics in Nigeria: A Challenge to the Committed Christian” Professor Bassey Andah Journal of Cultural Studies, University of Calabar, Cross River State

 

XIV.    Ituma, Ezichi A. (2009) “Reading Jesus As A Politician” Journal of Social and Policy Issues, Development Universal Consortia, Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria

 

XV.     Ituma, Ezichi A. (2009) “Incarnation Theology: A Challenge to Leadership in Nigeria” Biblical Studies and Leadership in Africa, Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies, Ibadan

 

XVI.    Ituma, Ezichi A. (2010) “Social Context of Biblical Feminism in African Igbo Christology” Humanities and Social Sciences International Research Journal, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

XVII.   Ituma, Ezichi A. (2011) “How Does the Doctrine of Eternal Security Affect our Method of Doing Missiology?” Testamentum Imperium International Theological Journal, London, http://www.preciousheart.net/ti/2011/011_Ituma_Eternal_Security_Affect_Method_Missiology.pdf

 

XVIII.  Ituma, Ezichi A. (2011) “Data Analysis/ Visualization in Social Sciences: Current Challenges and Trends in Religious Studies” International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences, Society for Academic Excellence, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

 

 

 

20.  Paper in Academic Conference

i.               “The Significance of Ecotheology in a Changing Climate” National Conference on Climate Change and the Environment, Department of Geography, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

ii.             “Johannine Incarnation Theology: A Challenge To Leadership”, Biblical Studies and Leadership in Africa, 20^th Annual Conference of The Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS) 3^rd to 6^th July 2007 at University of Jos

iii.           “Christ as a Social Liberator” Christology in African Context, Presented at the 15^th Annual Conference of The Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS) 9^th – 12^th July 2002 at University of Port Harcourt

iv.           “Nigeria And The Millennium Development Goals” Lead Paper Presented at the National Conference of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of Education, 9^th to 13^th November, 2009, Eha – Amufu

v.             “Hermeneutical Ambivalence of Women Subjugation in Igbo Culture: A Study of Ohafia in Nigeria” Society of Biblical Literature 2012 International Meeting, July 22 – 26, 2012, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam

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21.  Membership of Learned and Professional Associations:

            i.          Member, The Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS)

            ii.         Member/ Secretary, Biblical Research Forum of Nigeria

            iii.        Chairman, Board of Trustees, Society for Research and Academic Excellence

            iv.        Fellow, Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria

            v.         Member, Society of Biblical Literature

            vi.        Member, New York Academic of Science

 vii.        Member, Society for the Scientific Study of Religion

  viii.      Member, Association for the Sociology of Religion

 

22.  Departmental Committees

i.          Chairman, Departmental Examination Committee

ii.         Secretary, Departmental Curriculum Review Committee

                      iii.               Member, Departmental Welfare Committee

 

23.   Coordinator, Combined Social Sciences Unit, University of Nigeria 2008 – 20112

 

24.  Head, Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 2011 - 2013

 

24.  Faculty Committees

                          i.            Chairman,  Faculty Committee on Examination Malpractices 2005 - 2009

                        ii.            Chairman,  Faculty Examination Committee 2008 – 2013

                      iii.            Chairman, Faculty Examination Malpractice Committee 2008 - 2009

                      iv.            Member,  Faculty Environmental Committee

                        v.            Vice Chairman, Faculty e-Learning Committee

 

25.  University Committees

      i.   Member, Committee of Investigation into Alleged Manipulation of Student’s Grades in the Examinations Office, University 2002 - 2004

     ii.   Member,  Committee of Enquiry into A Case of Threat on students by Examination Unit Staff of The Registrar’s Department 2005

    iii.  Member, University Examination Malpractice Committee 2008 – 2009

     iv. Member, Senate Examination Committee 2008 – 2013

    v.   Member, University e-Learning Committee

  vi. Member, University Senate,        2011 - 2013

 

 

26.  Public Service to Society

 

A.  As a pastor, teacher and administrator, I have served as

1. Assistant Director, National Directorate of Missions, The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria

ii.      Synod Clerk, South Central Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria

iii.    Presbytery Moderator, Aba Presbytery, The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria

 

B.  Unit Coordinator, Special Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 - 2011

 

Referees

 

Most Rev. Professor E. M. Uka

Department of Religion and Philosophy,

University of Calabar,

Calabar,

Cross River State, Nigeria

 

Professor Malachy Ike Okwueze

Deputy Vice Chancellor,

University of Nigeria,

Nsukka,

Enugu State,

Nigeria