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1. Personal Data

Name: Philomena Njeri Mwaura Title/Qualifications: Associate Prof./B.Ed (Arts); MA, Ph.D Department/Unit/Section: PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES/ CENTER FOR GENDER EQUITY AND EMPOWERMENT Contact Address: Centre for Gender Equity And EmpowermentP. O. Box 43844, 00100 Nairobi Position: Associate Professor, Dept. of Philosophy & Religious Studies/ Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment Area of Specialization: African Christianity Research Interests: New Religious Movements in African Christianity, Religion and Gender, Pentecostalism in the Public Space in Africa, Christian Religious Education, Theological Education in Africa, Gender and Development

2.0:ConferencePresentations(Papers)

S/No Presenter Title of Paper presented City/ Country Date of Conference

Funding (US$)

1. Philomena Njeri Mwaura

“African Feminism and Development: A Critique of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians Engagement with Public Theology”, Paper presented at a Symposium on African Feminism.

Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi/Kenya

23rd August 2012.

2. “ “The African Context and the Church’s Pursuit of Justice”. Response to Peter Henriot’s paper on “Justice as a Consequence of Love”, Paper presented at the First Bilingual Expert Seminar; Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church.

Hekima College, Nairobi.

21st – 22nd August 2012

3. “ “Sex War and the Politics of Power in the Church: Towards a Reconstruction of Femininity”. Paper Presented in conjunction with Dr. Margaret Gecaga at the International Conference on Gender Based Violence.

Kenyatta University, Nairobi.

1st – 3rd August 2012

4. “ “The Eucharist and Healing: An African Perspective”, Paper presented at the World Catholicism Week at the Centre for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology, De Paul University, Chicago, USA.

De Paul University, Chicago, USA.

16th-18th April 2012

5. “ “The Role of Women in Peace-building: An Indigenous African Religious Perspective”. Paper presented at the Peace-building in Society and Religion, International Symposium.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

22nd to 26th June 2011

6. “ “Contextualization of Religious Studies Curriculum: Mainstreaming Values, Ethics and Morals in the Kenyan Education System”. Paper presented at Christ the Teacher Institute of Education Symposium held in, Nairobi.

Christ the Teacher Institute of Education, Nairobi.

4th to 5th March 2011

7. “ “The Future of Mission in Africa: A Quest for Holistic Mission”. Paper presented at the MaryKnoll Conference on the Future of Mission in Africa.

Tangaza College, Nairobi.

1st to 2nd April 2011

8. “ “Christian Identity and Ethnicity: Reflections on the Gospel of Reconciliation”. Paper presented at the Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church, Second Conference on Theological Ethics.

Trento, Italy. 23rd to 28th July 2010

9. “ “A Spirituality of Resistance and Hope: African Instituted Churches’ Response to Poverty”, Paper presented at the Politics, Poverty and Prayer: Global African Spiritualties and Social Transformation.

Nairobi Evangelical School of Theology.

22nd to 25th July 2010

10. “ “Mission in East Africa in the 1910-2010”. Paper presented at Edinburg 2010 Conference

Edinburgh, UK.

2nd to 6th June 2010

11. “ “Women in Mission in the Context of Socio-Economic and Ethnic Diversity in Nairobi, Kenya”. Paper presented at the Evangelical Missiological Society North East Region Annual Conference,

Overseas Ministries Study Centre. New Haven, USA.

20th March 2010

12. “ “Contribution of the Lay Faithful in a Christian way to the Evolving African Culture”. Paper presented at the International Federation of Catholic Action Conference.

Karen Nairobi/Kenya

18th-22nd August 2009

13. “ “A Survey of the Study of Religion and Theological Education in Kenya”. Paper presented at the Joint Conference of Academic Societies in the fields of Religion and Theology.

University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.

22-26th June 2009

14. “ “Regional Theological Associations and Theological Curriculum Development in Eastern Africa: Challenges and Prospects”. Paper presented at the Joint Conference of Academic Societies in the fields of Religion and Theology.


21-26th June 2009

15. “ “Perceptions of Mission in Women Led Charismatic Churches in Nairobi”. Paper presented at the Edinburgh 2010 East Africa

Carmelite Community Centre. Nairobi

26th-28th May 2009

Conference. 16. “ “Spirituality and Healing in African

Indigenous Spirituality and Contemporary Society”. Paper presented at African Spirituality Responding to Contemporary Challenges in Africa.

Tangaza College, Nairobi.

19th-21st May 2009

17. “ “Civic Driven Change: Spirituality, Religion and Faith”. Paper presented at the Civic Driven Change Conference.

Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands.

13th-17th October 2008

18. “ “Christian Identity and the Gospel of Reconciliation: A Perspective from Africa”, Paper presented at The International Association for Mission Studies 12th General Assembly.

Balantofured Hotel, Hungary.

16th-23rd August 2008

19. “ “Reconstructing Mission: The Church in Africa in Service to Justice, Peace and Reconciliation”, Paper presented at the Methodist World Mission Conference.

The Haynes Conference Centre, Swanick, England.

6th-8th June 2008

20. “ “African Culture and Christianity: The Role of Women in the Church”, Paper presented at the Hekima College Theology Week.

Hekima Jesuit School of Theology, Nairobi.

15th-16th February 2008

21. “ “Alternative Vision for Transformative Development: Perspectives from Christianity with Particular Reference to the New Christian Expressions in Africa”, Paper presented at the Conference on Transforming Development.

Kontak der Kontinenten Conference Centre, The Netherlands.


22. “ “Taking the Cross Over: Nigerian Pentecostal Missionary Enterprise in Kenya”. Paper presented at the British and Irish Association for Mission Studies Annual Conference.

Westminster College, Cambridge.

2nd-5th July 2007

23. “ “The African Religious and Social Reality”. Paper presented at the World Forum on Theology and Liberation.

Carmelite Centre, Nairobi Kenya.

16th-19th January 2007

24. “ “Tourist Evangelism: A Response to Professor J.N.K. Mugambi”. Paper presented at the All Africa Conference of Churches Consultation on “Strengthening Theological Thinking in Africa”.

Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi.

8th-12th August 2006.

25. “ “Cultural Alternatives to Globalization: Perspectives from East Africa”. Paper presented at the Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians General Assembly.

Kempton Park, Johannesburg.

21st-28th July 2006

26. “ “Response to Prof. Bernard Eguex: The Anthropological Dimension of the Patient’s Treatment”, Paper presented at the International Ecumenical Study Consultation on ‘The Global Health Situation and the Mission of the Church in the 21st

Christian Jensen Kolleg, Breklum, Germany.

25th-30th September 2005

Century’. 27. “ “Religion and HIV/AIDS”, Paper

presented at the International Conference on Religion, Human Rights and Development.

Kontakt der Kontinenten, Soesterberg, The Netherlands.


28. “ “The Impact of Religious Fundamentalism on Women’s Human Rights”, Paper presented at the International Conference in ‘Fundamentalism and Human Rights’.

Montreal Canada.

12th-14th May 2005

29. “ “Ritual Healing and Reintegration of Individual Personality in African Instituted Churches”. Paper presented at the International Association for the History of Religious (IAHR) XIXth World Congress.

Tokyo Japan. 24th-30th March 2005

30. “ “Towards a Theology of Hope from a Holistic Perspective through Interfaith Dialogue”. Paper presented at the EATWOT Regional Conference.

University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.

28th February – 5th March 2005

31. “ “Religious Perspective on Abortion” Paper presented at the Kenya Medical Association Conference on Maternal Health and Safe Abortion.

Pan Africa Hotel, Nairobi.

4th-6th November 2004

32. “ “Women and Religion in the Context of Globalization in East Africa”. Paper presented at the International Conference on the Oxford Handbook of Feminist Theology.

Divinity School, Duke University, USA


33. “ “Signs of Hope amidst Challenges to Ecumenism posed by Proliferation of New Religious Movements in Africa”. Paper presented at the Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians Annual Conference.

Tumaini Centre, Nairobi.

12th-13th August 2004

34. “ “Religion in our Lives: Reconciling the tensions”. Paper presented at the Countdown 2015, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for all: Global Roundtable on the International Conference on Population and Development.

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London.

31st August – 2nd September 2004

35. “ “Integrity of Mission in the Light of the Gospel: Bearing Witness of the Spirit among Africa’s gospel Bearers”, Paper presented at the International Association for Mission Studies 11th General Assembly.

Regency Hotel, Port Dickson, Malaysia.

31st July – 7th August 2004

36. “ “Proliferation of New Religious Movement in Africa. A Challenge to Ecumenism”, paper presented at the Theological Consultation on ‘The Ecumenical Movement in Africa at the Crossroad’.

All Africa Conference of Churches, Nairobi

28th-30th June 2004.

37. “ “Women, Religion and HIV/AIDS: the Impact of Conflict on Women’s

Six Eighty Hotel, Nairobi.

21st-26th September 2003

Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS”, Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on HIV/AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA).

38. “ “The Role of Charismatic Christianity in Reshaping the Religious Scene in Africa: The Case of Kenya”, Paper presented at the Third International Interdisciplinary Conference on African Christianity in Europe.

Hirschluch Conference Centre, Berlin Germany.


39. “Gender and Power in African Christianity”, Paper presented at the EATWOT Annual Conference.

Mary Ward Centre, Nairobi.


40. “Towards a Theology of Hope from an Interfaith Perspective”, Paper presented at the Second European Women’s Synod.

Autonoma University, Barcelona, Spain.


41. “Gender and Power in African Christianity”, Paper presented at the Consultation on the African Christianity Project.

University of Pretoria.

21st-26th July 2003

42. “The Relevance of Regional Consultation on Religious Education”. Paper presented at the Africa Regional Conference on Christian Religious Education.

Mary Ward Centre, Nairobi.

8th May 2003

43. “Building a Culture of Peace through Reconciliation from an African Instituted Churches Perspective”, Paper presented at the NCCK Interfaith Consultation on Conflict Management and Peace Building.

KCB Management Centre, Nairobi.

19th-22nd February 2003

44. “Perceptions of Women’s Rights in Christian New Religious Movements”, Paper presented at the African Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference.

Glenburn Lodge, Johannesburg South Africa.

3rd-8th February 2003

3.0: Research/Funded Projects and Awards S/ No Researcher Year Title Donor Funding

(US$) 1. Philomena

Njeri Mwaura

2012 “Women and Peace building: An African Traditional Religious Perspective” Book Project coordinated by Maria Pilar Aquino.

University of San Diego, USA.

2. ” 2012 “Women Lost in the Global Maze: Women and Religion in East Africa under Globalization” from Oxford University Press, UK for Book Project on Handbook of Feminist Theology, coordinated by M.M. Fulkerson and S. Briggs, Duke University, USA.

Duke University, USA.

3. “ 2012 “Real Presences: Eucharist, Society and Global Catholicism Project”, Organized by Centre for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology De Paul University,

De Paul University, Chicago, USA.

Chicago, USA.

4.0: Publications 4.1: Articles in Referred Journals 4.1.1: Individually Authored S/No. Author Year Title Journal/Book ISBN/ISSN

Reference No. 1. Philomena

Njeri Mwaura

2012 “Concept of Basic Human Rights in African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa and Jesus is Alive Ministries”.

Journal of World Christianity vol. 5 no. 1 2012, pp 9-42.

978-978-8422-22-8

2. “ 2012 “African Christianity and Culture: The Role of Women in the Church”.

International Journal of African Catholicism, Winter-www.saintleo/IJAC.

3. “ 2010 “Regional Theological Associations and Theological Curriculum Development in East Africa: Challenges and Prospects”.

Missionalia Vol. 38 (2) pp 248-258

4. “ 2009 “Human Identity and the Gospel of Reconciliation, Agenda for Mission Studies and Praxis in the 21st Century: An African Perspective,”

Mission Studies Vol. 26, (1) pp. 17-30.

9781130038712

5. “ 2009 “Stigmatization and Discrimination of HIV/AIDS Women in Kenya: A Violation of Human Rights and its Theological Implications,”

Exchange: Journal of Missiological and Ecumenical Research, Vol. 37 No.1, pp35-51.

6. “ 2007 “Integrity of Mission in the Light of the Gospel: Bearing Witness of the Spirit among Africa’s Gospel Bearers”

Mission Studies Vol.24, No.2, pp 189-212.

7. “ 2006 “The Anthropological Dimension of a Patient’s Treatment: a Response to Prof. Bernard Ugeux.”

International Review of Mission Vol. 95 Nos. 376/377 2006 pp36-14.

8. “ 2005 “A Spirituality of Resistance and Hope: African Instituted Churches’ Response to Poverty”

Orita Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies Vol. XXXVII June and December, 2005 pp 65-83.

9. “ 2005 “Towards a Theology of Hope from a Holistic Perspective through Interfaith Dialogue: A Challenge for the Church in Africa.”

Voices from the Third world Vol. XXVIII (2) December 2005 pp 153-168.

10. “ 2005 “Proliferation of New Religious Movements in Africa: A Challenge to Ecumenism,”

Revitalizing Theological Thinking in Africa: The Ecumenical Movement at a Crossroad. Africa Challenge All Africa

Journal of Theology March Vol. (1) pp

11. “ 2004 “Unsung Bearers of the Good News, Journal of African Christian Thought”

Vol. 7 (1) June 2004 pp 38-44.

12. “ 2004 “Branded vit let vuurgerukt” Her verhaal van Margaret Wanjiru.”

Wereld En Zending 33, (4) December, pp 35-49.

13. “ 2004 “Abortion: A Religious Perspective.” Orisun Journal of Religion and human values,”

Vol.2 &3, 2003/2004. Pp 156-182.

14. “ 2003 “A History of the Akurinu Churches with Particular Reference to the Holy Ghost Church of East Africa,”

Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae vol. 29 (2) December. Pp 156-182.

4.1.2: Jointly Authored Journals with Academic Colleagues S/No. Author Year Title Journal/Book ISBN/ISSN

Reference No. 1. Philomena N.

Mwaura and ConstansiaMumma-Martinon

2010 “Political Violence in Kenya and Local Churches Responses: The Case of the 2007 Post-Election Crisis”

The Review of Faith and International affairs vol. 8 no. 1 pp 39-46.

2. Philomena Njeri Mwaura and Elishiba Kimani

2009 “Gender Based Violence: A Pastoral Challenge to the Church in Africa”

Orita, Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies, pp 42.

3. Philomena N. Mwaura and Nahashon W. Ndung’u

2008 “Persistence of Traditional Healing Features in the Africa Instituted Churches”

Trinity Journal of Church and Theology Volume XVI No. 2 July, pp 39-60.

4.1.3: Co-authored with Students (Journals) S/No. Author Year Title Journal/Book ISBN/ISSN

Reference No. 1. Beatrice W.

Churu and Philomena N. Mwaura

2012 “The Catholic Church and Schools in Kenya: A Historical Perspective on Education for Holistic Development. Part 1 From Colonia Period to Foundations of an Education.

Journal Journal of African Catholicism, Vol. 4 (3) Winter

2. Parsitau, D.S and Mwaura P.N.

2010 “God in the City”: Pentecostalism as an Urban Phenomenon in Kenya.”

Journal Studia Historiae Ecclesiaticae Journal of the Church History Society of

Southern Africa, 36. (2) 95-111.

4.2: Published Books S/No. Author Year Title Journal/Book ISBN/ISSN

Reference No. 1 Philomena

Njeri Mwaura

2012 Philomena N. Mwaura, T. M. Hinga, A. Kubai and H. Ayanga (eds) 2008. HIV/AIDS, Women and Religion in Africa: Ethical and Theological Responses, Pietermaritzburg: Cluster Publications.

Book 978 1875053 698


2005 Philomena N. Mwaura and Nahashon W. Ndung’u (eds.) 2005Challenges and Prospects for the Church in Africa in the 21st Century. Nairobi; Pauline’s Publishing house.

Book 9966081046


2005 Philomena N. Mwaura and Lilian D. Chirairo (eds.) 2005,Theology in the Context of Globalization: African Women’s Response. Nairobi, EATWOT.

Book 9789966981653

4.3: Chapters in Books 4.3.1: Individually authored. S/No. Author Year Title Journal/Book ISBN/ISSN

Reference No. 1. Philomena

Njeri Mwaura

2012 “Woman Lost in the Global Maze; Women in East Africa under Globalization.”

Book McLintock, F. M., and Briggs, S. The Oxford Handbook of Feminist Theology. Oxford University Press pp 250-279.

79-0-19-9273388.

2. “ 2011 “Practices for Sustaining Revitalization in Local Communities: Perspectives from Africa.”

Book O’Malley J. Steve (ed.) Interpretive Trends in Christian Revitalization for Early Twenty First Century, Lexington Kentucky: Emeth Press, pp 177-183.

978-1-60947-018-0.

3. “ 2010 “African Instituted Churches and Women in Urban Kenya.”

Book Chinwe M.A. Nwoye (eds.), Urban Ministry in Africa: Theological Reflections for the 21st Century, Nairobi: Pauline’s, pp. 86-100.

ISBN, 9966-08-549-1.

4. “ 2010 “Christian Identity and Ethnicity in Africa: Reflections on the Gospel of Reconciliation.”

Book Diane Stinton (ed.) African Theology on the Way: Current Conversations. London: SPCK pp. 128-138.

978-0-281-06251-5

5. “ 2010 “Mission as Service of Justice, Peace in the Church in Africa.”

Book Joshva Raja, Val Ogden, George Wauchope and Sumitra Fernando (eds.) Towards A Reconstruction of Mission Stories: Building Communities of Peace and Hope, New Delhi: ISPCK. pp 3-22.

978-81-8465-058-7.

6. “ 2009 “Christianity in Eastern Africa, 1910-2010”,

Book Todd M. Johnson and Kenneth R. Ross (eds.)Atlas of Global Christianity, 1910-2010, Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press pp 114-116.

7. “ 2008 “The African Social and Religious Reality.”

Book Getui, M.N.; Susin, L.C. and Churu, B.W. (eds.) Spirituality for Another Possible World. Nairobi: Twaweza Publications, pp 74-86.

9966-7244-4-3.

8. “ 2008 “The Role of Charismatic Christianity in Reshaping the Religious Scene in Africa: The Case of Kenya.”

Book Afe Adogame, RoswithGerloff and Klaus Hock (eds.) Christianity in Africa and the African Diaspora: The Appropriation of a Scattered Heritage. London: Continuum.

981-1847-063-175.

9. “ 2008 “Civic Driven Change: Spirituality, Religion and Faith.”

Book Alan Fowler and Kees Biekart (eds.) Civic Driven Change: Citizen’s Imagination in Action, The Hague: Institute of Social Studies, pp. 51-65.

ISBN 978-90-812200-3-3.

10. “ 2008 “Gendered Appropriation of Mass Media in Kenyan Christianities: A Comparison of Two Women Led Churches in Nairobi.”

Book Ogbu U. Kalu and Alaine Low (eds.) Interpreting Global Christianity: Global Processes and Local Identities, Grand Rapids Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, pp. 274-295.

978-0-8028-6242-6.

11. “ 2008 “Violation of Human Rights of Kenyan Women with HIV/AIDS through Stigma and Discrimination.”

Book T.M. Hinga, A.N. Kubai, P.N. Mwaura and H. Ayanga (eds.) Women, Religion and HIV/AIDS in Africa: Responding to Ethical and Theological Challenges. Pietermaritzburg: Cluster Publications, pp. 126-143.

12. “ 2008 “Nigerian Pentecostal Missionary Enterprise in Kenya: Taking the Cross Over.”

Book Stephen Spencer (ed.), Mission and Migration, Derby: Cliff College Publishing. Pp53-77.

978-1-898362-39-5.

13. “ 2007 “Gender and Power in African Christianity: African Instituted Churches and Pentecostal Churches.”

Book Ogbu U. Kalu (ed) African Christianity: An African Story, Trenton New Jersey: Africa World Press, pp. 359-407.

1-59221-581-5.

14. “ 2007 “Religion and Leadership: A Challenge to Creation of a Just Society.”

Book KimaniNjogu (ed) Governance: Towards Quality Leadership in Kenya. Nairobi: Twaweza Publications.

15. “ 2006 “Ritual Healing and Redefinition of Individual Personality in African Instituted

Book Adam K. Arap Chepkwony (ed.) Religion and Healing in Africa: Reflection for Theology in the 21st

Churches in Kenya.” Century. Nairobi, Pauline’s pp.64-81.

16. “ 2005 “Women and Evangelization: A Challenge to the Church in the Third Millennium.”

Book Ndung’u N.W. and Mwaura P.N. (eds.) Challenges and Prospects for the Church in Africa in the 21st Century. Nairobi: Pauline’s. Pp.

ISBN 9966-08-104-6.

17. “ 2005 “Nigerian Pentecostal Missionary Enterprise in Kenya.”

Book Korieh, C.J. and Ugo Nwokeji, (eds.) Religion, History and Politics in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of Ogbu U. Kalu. University press of America. pp. 270-289.

0-7618-3140-1.

18. “ 2005 “The Lives of Kenyan Women under Globalization.”

Book Mwaura P.N. and Chirairo L.D. (eds.) Theology in the Context of Globalization: African Women’s Response, Nairobi: Ecumenical Association of third World Theologians, (EATWOT) Women’s Commission.

9966-9816-5-9.

19. “ 2004 “African Instituted Churches and their Contribution to African Christianity.”

Book Bediako K., Jansen M., Butselaar J.V. and Verburg A. (eds.) A New Day Dawning, African Christians Living the Gospel. Essays in Honour of Hans Visser. UitgeverjiBoekencentrum, Zoelermeer, pp.96-115.

90 239 1790 1.

20. “ 2004 “African Instituted Churches: A Perspective from Kenya.”

Book Mugambi J.N.K. and Getui M.N. (eds.) Religions in East Africa under Globalization, Nairobi: Acton Publishers. pp 101-120.

21. “ 2003 “Building a Culture of Peace through Reconciliation from an African Instituted Churches Perspective.”

Book Getui, M. and Musyoni, W. (eds.) Overcoming Violence: A Faith Based Approach, Nairobi: National Council of Churches of Kenya. pp 87-108.

9966-9817-1-6.

22. “ 2003 “Gender and the Reconstruction Process.”

Book Anono, Temple, A.C. (ed.) A Kairos Moment; We will Rise and Rebuild! Nairobi: AACC. pp 32-44.

23. “ 2003 “Impact of Emerging Expressions of Christianity in Africa on Women.”

Book Anono, Temple A.C. (ed.) Emerging Christian Expressions and Challenges of Christian Fundamentalism. Nairobi: AACC Publications. pp 68-80.

24. “ 2003 “Feminist Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics of Liberation: An African Women’s Perspective”.

Book Sylvia Schroer and Sophia Bieternhard (eds.) Feminist Biblical; Interpretation and Hermeneutics of Liberation. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press. pp 77-85.

4.3.2: Co-authored with Students (Books) S/No. Author Year Title Journal/Book ISBN/ISSN

Reference No.

1 Philomena N. Mwaura and Damaris s. Parsitau

2012 “A Perception of Women’s Health and Rights in Christian New Religious Movements in Kenya.”

Book Adogame, A., Chitando, E. and Bateye, B. (eds.) African Traditions in the Study of Religion in Africa: Surrey Ashgate Publishing Ltd. Pp175-185,

ISBN 978 14094 19709

2 Philomena N. Mwaura and Damaris Parsitau

2010 “Religion without Boarders: Gender Dynamics of Transnational Religious Movements in Kenya and the Kenyan Diaspora.”

Book Afe Adogame and James V. Spickard (eds.) Religion Crossing Boundaries: Transnational Religious and Social Dynamics in Africa and the New African Diaspora: Leiden and Boston: Brill pp. 185-208.

4.4: Research Conducted S/No Researcher Year Title Coordinator 1. Philomena

Njeri Mwaura

May 2011- April 2012

“The Eucharist and Healing: An African perspective” A Project for the World Catholicism Week” on Real Presences: Eucharist, Society and Global Catholicism;

Dr. Peter Casarella, De paul University, Chicago, USA.

2. “ June 2011-October 2012

“Women and Peace-Building: An African Religious Perspective”. Book Project on Peace Building in Society and Religion: Feminist Practices of Intercultural Transformation.

Prof. Maria Pilar Aquino, University of San Diego, USA

3. “ November 2010-August 2012

“Healing in Theological Education in Africa”. Book Project for the African Hand Book of Theological Education.

Dietrich Werner, World Council of Churches

4. “ 2004 – 2006 “Women and Religion in the Context of Globalization in East Africa”. Book Project for the Oxford Handbook of Feminist Theology.

Prof. Mary McClinton Fulkerson, Divinity School, Duke University

5. “ 2005 – 2006 Developed entries for the Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity in; African Instituted Churches, Theology, Spirituality and Concept of the Family in East Africa, and Charismatic Movements in East Africa

6. “ 2003 – 2005 “Nigerian Pentecostal Missionary Enterprise in Kenya”.

Prof. KoriehChima. Central Michigan University, USA

7. “ 2003 – 2004 “African Independent Churches, Their Role and Contribution to African Christianity”.

Prof. A. Verburg, Hendrik Kramer Institute, the Netherlands

8. “ 2002 – 2004 “Gender and Power in African Christianity: African Instituted Churches and Pentecostal Churches”.

Prof. Ogbu U. Kalu, Henry Luce Winters, former, Professor of Currents in World Christianity, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, U.S.A

9. “ July – December 2004

“African Instituted Churches in East Africa” Studies in World Christianity, Edinburgh Journal of Religion and Theology

5.0: Consultancy and Community Service 5.1: Networking and Collaboration with External Organizations. S/No. Consultant Consulting

Person/ Body/ Organization

Year Title Consultancy Service

Payment (US$)


Religions for Peace International, based in New York, USA.

June 2008 – August 2009

Restoring Dignity, Training manual on Response to Gender Based Violence for Church leaders

Member of the team

2. “ Institute for Social Studies, the Hague, Netherlands.

January – August 2008

Framework for Civic Driven Change

Member of the International Think Tank for Civic Driven Change Initiative

3. “ Coordinated by Kenneth Ross, University of Edinburgh.

2006 – 2008

Atlas of Global Christianity

Member of International team tasked to Develop entries for the Atlas of Global Christianity

4. “ Ministry of National Heritage.

March – August 2007

Criteria and Modalities for Honouring Heroes and Heroines in Kenya

Member of the Government task force on Countrywide Data Collection to Develop

5. “ Jomo Kenyatta Foundation

2005 – 2007

CRE text book, Teacher Education for.

Member of text book writing team for CRE text book

6. “ Kenya Literature Bureau.

2005 – 2006

Primary CRE Revision Text Book

Member of text book writing team for Primary CRE Revision Text Book

7. “ International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) Africa Region

2004 – 2006

Curriculum and Training Manual on Mainstreaming Gender in AIDS Vaccine Clinical Trials

Part of Team that Developed Curriculum and Training Manual on Mainstreaming Gender in AIDS Vaccine Clinical Trials

8. “ Kenya Literature Bureau.

2002 – 2005

Primary and Secondary CRE course books

Member of text book writing team for Primary and Secondary CRE Course books

5.2: Being Invited to a Conference as a Guest Speaker S/No. Presenter Body/

Organization Topic City/

Country Date of Conference


Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology

Delivered the Mary Ward lecture on the Circle of African Women’s Theologians and its Engagement in Public Theology.

University of Cambridge, UK

1st December 2010

2. “ Overseas Ministries Study Centre

Public lecture: “Christian Identity and the Gospel of Reconciliation”.

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

16th March 2010

3. “ International Association for Mission Studies

12th General Assembly: Presidential Speech; “Human Identity and Ethnicity in Africa: Reflections on the Gospel of Reconciliation”.

Balaton Fured Hotel, Hungary.

16th – 23rd August 2008

4. “ Methodist World Mission Conference

Key Note Address on; The Future of Christian Mission.

The Haynes Conference Centre, Swanick, UK.

7th June 2008

5. “ Loreto Convent Valley Road

Presided over the Prize Giving event and delivered a speech on Goal and Purpose of Education in the 21st Century.

Nairobi, Kenya. 21st September 2007

6. “ British and Irish Association for Mission Studies

Key Note Speech on Religion and Migration, during the Annual Conference on, Migration and Mission

Westminster College, University of Cambridge.

2nd – 5th July 2007

7. “ Second World Forum on Theology and Liberation.

Plenary Speech on Theology for another Possible World.

Carmelite Centre, Nairobi

14th – 19th January 2007

8. “ The Grail Women Spirituality Workshop, CYW Social Centre

Key Note Address, on Violence Against Women: Pastoral Challenges.

Mwanza, Tanzania

26th – 30th July 2005

9. “ Kenya Medical Association Conference on Maternal Health and Safe Abortion

Plenary Speech on Christian Perspectives on Abortion.

Pan Africa Hotel, Nairobi.

4th – 6th November 2004

10. “ International Association for Mission Studies

11th Congress. Plenary Speech on; The Integrity of Mission in the Light of the Gospel.

Regency Hotel, Port Dicksor, Malaysia.

31st July – 7th August 2004

11. “ Third international Interdisciplinary Conference

Plenary Speech on Charismatics and the Changing Religious Landscape in Kenya.

Hirschluch Conference Centre, Berlin, Germany.

11th – 15th September 2003

on African Christianity in Europe

5.2.1: Participation in conferences/workshops S/No. Title of Conference Institution/City/

Country Date of Conference

1. First bilingual Expert Seminar: Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church (CTEWC) in Africa after Trento: Engaging the African Synod.

Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations, Nairobi

21st -22nd August 2012.

2. International Conference on Gender Based Violence.

Kenyatta University, Nairobi.

1st -3rd August 2012.

3. Peace-building in Society and Religion. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

22nd - 26th June, 2011.

4. Gender and Disability Mainstreaming. North Coast Beach Hotel Mombasa

17th - 20th May 2011.

5. Future of Mission in Africa.

Tangaza College, Nairobi. 1st - 2nd April, 2011.

6. Symposium on Contextualization of Religious Studies Curriculum.

Tangaza College, Nairobi. 4th - 5th March, 2011.

7. Launch of the African Women Decade held at the

Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi.

10th -15th October 2010.

8. World Council of Churches Consultation on the Palestinian Kairos Document.

Dar Annadwa International Center Bethlehem.

13th-19th December 2010.

9. Mary Ward Lecture at the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology.

University of Cambridge, UK.

1st-3rd December, 2010.

10. Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Conference.

Trento, Itlay. 23rd - 28th July, 2010.

11. Politics, Poverty and Prayer Conference.

Nairobi Evangelical School of Theology, Nairobi.

22nd - 25th July, 2010.

12. World Mission Centenary Conference.

Edinburgh, UK. 2nd - 6th June, 2010.

13. Evangelical Missiological Society North East Region Annual Conference.

Overseas Ministries Study Centre, USA.

20th March, 2010.

14. International Federation of Catholic Action Conference.

Dimese Sisters Conference Centre, Karen, Nairobi.

18th-22nd August, 2009.

15. Joint Conference of Academic Societies in the Fields of Religion and Theology.


22nd-26th June, 2009.

16. Edinburgh 2010 East Africa Conference.

Carmelite Community Centre, Nairobi.

26th-28th May, 2009.

17. African Spirituality: Responding to Contemporary Challenges in Africa Conference.

Tangaza College, Nairobi. 19th-21st May, 2009.

18. Civic Driven Change Conference, The Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands.

13th-17th October, 2008.

19. The International Association for Mission Studies 12th General Assembly.

Balatonfured Hotel, Hungary.

16th-23rd August, 2008.

20. Methodist World Mission Conference.

The Haynes Conference Centre, Swanick, England.

6th-8th June, 2008.

21. Hekima College Theology Week. Hekima Jesuit School of Theology, Nairobi.

15th-16th February, 2008.

22. Conference on Transforming Development.

Kontak der Kontinenten Conference Centre, the Netherlands.

15th-19th October, 2008.

23. British and Irish Association for Mission Studies Annual Conference.

Westminster College, Cambridge, UK.

2nd-5th July, 2007.

24. World Forum on Theology and Liberation.

Carmelite Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.

16th-17th January, 2007.

25. All Africa Conference of Churches Consultation on “Strengthening Theological Thinking in Africa”.

Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi.

8th-12th August, 2006.

26. Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians (EATWOT) General Assembly.

Kempton Park, Johannesburg.

21st-28th July, 2006.

27. International Ecumenical Study Consultation on “The Global Health Situation and the Mission of the Church in the 21st Century.”

Christian-Jensen Kolleg, Breklum, Germany.

25th-30th September, 2005.

28. International Conference on Religion, Human Rights and Development.

Kontakt der Kontinenten, Soesterberg, The Netherlands.

6th-8th September, 2005.

29. Malaka-le Women’s Theologies Conference.

Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.

10th-15th July, 2005.

30. International Conference on “Fundamentalism and Human Rights.”

Montreal Canada. 12th-14th May, 2005.

31. International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR) XIXth World Congress.

Tokyo Japan. 24th-30th March, 2005.

32. EATWOT Regional Conference, University of Ghana.

Legon, Accra. 28th February - 5th March, 2005.

33. Kenya Medical Association Conference on Maternal Health and Safe Abortion.

Pan African Hotel, Nairobi.

4th-6th November, 2004.

34. International Conference on the Oxford Handbook of Feminist Theology.

Divinity School, Duke University, USA.

24th – 26th October, 2004.

5.3: Development of Programmes External to Kenyatta University S/No. Consultant Body/

Organization

Year Consultancy Service Payment (US$)

1 Philomena Njeri Mwaura

Riara University. 2010-2011

Coordinated the Development of Foundational Courses (University Common Units)

2 “ Religions for Peace, New York, USA

2008-2009

Developed a Training Manual on Gender Based Violence, together with others.

3 “ Kenya Institute of Education.

2008

Co-developed a CRE Diploma Teacher Training Handbook for

4 “ Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands.

2008 Co-developed a framework for development as a member of the Civic Driven Change Initiative Think Tank.

5 “ Kenya Episcopal Conference

2005-2007

Co-developed a curriculum and training manual for the Abstinence and BehaviourChange for Youth (ABY) Programme.

6 “ International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) Africa Region.

2004-2006

Developed a curriculum and training manual on Mainstreaming Gender in AIDS Vaccine Clinical.

35. Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians Annual Conference.

Tumaini Centre, Nairobi. 12h-13th August, 2004.

36. Countdown 2015, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for all: Global Roundtable on the International Conference on Population and Development.

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London.

31st August-2nd September, 2004.

37. International Association for Mission Studies General Assembly.

Regency Hotel, Port Dickson, Malaysia.

31st July – 7th August, 2004.

38. “The Ecumenical Movement in Africa at the Crossroad.”

All Africa Conference of Churches, Nairobi.

28th-30th June, 2004.

39. 13th International Conference on HIV/AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA).

Six Eight Hotel, Nairobi. 21st-26th September, 2003.

40. Third International Interdisciplinary Conference on Africa Christianity in Europe.

Hirschluch Conference Centre, Berlin Germany.

11th-15th September 2003.

41. EATWOT Annual Conference.

Mary ward Centre, Nairobi.


42. Second European Women’s Synod. Autonoma University, Barcelona, Spain.


43. Consultation on the African Christianity Project.

University of Pretoria, South Africa.

21st-26th July, 2003.

6.0: Affiliation to Professional Bodies S/No Organization/Body Year 1. Member, Kenya Association for the Study of Religion

2007 to date

2. Member, International Association for Mission Studies January 2000 to date

3. Member: Africa Theological Fellowship

1997-to date

4. Member, African Association for the Study of Religion

1993-to date

5. Member, Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians

1994 to date

6. Member, Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians

1993-to date

7 Member, Ecumenical Symposium of East African Theologians 1993 to date

7.0: National and International Awards and Recognition S/No Name of Award or

recognition Awarding Organization/Body

Year

1. Performance Contract Kenyatta University 2012 2.. Senior Research

Fellow Yale Divinity School and Overseas Ministries Study Centre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

2010

3. Recognized as 4th among 50 top Scholars/Researchers in Kenyatta University

Kenyatta University 2007-2008

5 William Paton Research Fellowship

University of Birmingham, UK

2007

8.0: External Examination S/No Institution Year 1. University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Department of Missiology. 2012

2. Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Culture Mission and Applied Research, Ghana.

2012

3. Kenya Methodist University, Department of Theology. 2010-2012 4. Trinity Theological Seminary, Accra, Ghana. 2011 5. University of South Africa, Department of Philosophy and Systematic

Theology. 2010-2012

6. Chuka University College, Department of Education and Social Studies. 2008-2012 7. Karatina University College, Department of Education and Social Sciences. 2008-2012 8. Kabianga University College, Department of Education and Social

Sciences. 2008-2012

9. Tangaza College, Institute of social Ministry. 2008-2012 10. Fuller Theological Seminary, Department of Intercultural Studies, Pasadena 2010

USA. 11. Kenya Methodist University, Department of Theology and Religious

Studies. 2005-2006

12. University of Kwazulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, School of Religion and Theology, South Africa

13. Marist International College, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

2006-2009

14. Maseno University, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. 2007-2008 15. St. Paul’s University, Limuru, Department of Theology 2002-2009

9.0: Supervision of Masters and Ph.D Students

S/No Name Title Progress and Status Ph.D Students 1. Beatrice W. Churu “The Catholic Secondary School as a

Community that Educates for Integral Human Development.”

Completed, 2010

Pacifica F. Okemwa “An Assessment of Responses towards African Women’s Theology in Selected Institutions in Kenya”.

Completed, 2007

Miriam A.C. Nwoye “Transitional Ceremonies in Igbo Indigenous Religion: The Case of Ihiala and Anambra People of Eastern Nigeria.”

Completed, 2006

Frederick AtienoAmolo The Role of Cultural Reconciliation Models in the Light of Biblical and Theological Truth, A case study of Njuri-Ncheke of Meru Community, Kenya

Writing proposal.

2. Gachanga Timothy The Role of Religious Education in Sensitizing Students on Peace Issues

Writing proposal.

3. Kithinji Julius Kiambi Bible and Impunity: Decreasing Impunity Levels in Kenya through a Post-colonial Reading of Mark’s Gospel

Registered and has completed first draft of thesis.

4. Kamwaria Alex Namu Integration of Indigenous Healing into Western Psychosocial Model of Trauma-Healing for Dinka Victims of Armed Conflict, Southern Sudan

Writing second draft of thesis.

5. Nyamu Davis An Examination of the Impact of Alternative Religious Movements on the Anglican Church

Writing proposal.

6. Cherono,Marseline.Rotich

Influence of Social Media on Morality in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Case Study of Kenyatta University.

Writing proposal.

7. Isabiriye Moses Stephen The Emergence and Impact of the Pentecostal Movement in Busoga

Writing proposal.

(1962-2002)

8. Parsitau, Damaris S. Neo-Pentecostalism and its Role in Public Life in Kenya

Has submitted second draft of thesis.

Masters Students 1. Damaris Muthusi Kathani Effectiveness of Management

Strategies of Anti-Poverty Programs: A Case of Barabarani Location, Mto-wa-Mbu-Tanzania. (Catholic University of Eastern Africa – Tangaza College).

Completed, 2012

2. Augustine Simiyu Nambafu

Factors Contributing to Gender Disparities on Socio-Economic Development among the Digo and Duruma of Kwale County. (Catholic University of Eastern Africa – Tangaza College).

Completed, 2011

3. John Kennedy Kinyua “Christian Perceptions of Divorce in the Church: A study of the Anglican Church of Kenya Diocese of Nairobi”, (Daystar University).

Completed, 2011

4. Edmond Okello “Pneumatology in Neo-Pentecostal Christianity: A Case Study of Neno Evangelism Center”, (Daystar University)

Completed, 2010

5. Johnson Mbugua Ng’ang’a

“Kikuyu Martyr: An Investigation of the Unswerving Faith of Kikuyu Christians During the Emergency Period in Kenya, 1952-1960. (Daystar University).

Completed, 2010

6. Theoneste Rutayisire “Christian Response to Human Need: A Case Study of the Ministry by Christian NGOs to genocide Widows in Kigali-Vile Province, Rwanda”. Co-supervised with Dr. Allison Howell, 2007 (University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa).

Completed, 2007

7. Alizon Cleal “The Religious Itinerary of the Basofemi Anowa Family of Oguaa in Fanteland, Ghana: A Case Study of a Matriclan”. Co-supervised with Prof. Kwame Bediako. (University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa).

Completed, 2005

8. William Ndolwa “A Historical Study of the Revival (Uamsho) in the Anglican Church of Tanzania – 1940-2002”. Co-supervised with Prof. Kwame Bediako, (University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa).

Completed, 2004

9. Regina W.Kinuthia “A critical Analysis of Factors that Attract Women to Conversion to Christianity with Special Reference to the Anglican Church of Kenya, Diocese of Mt. Kenya Central. Co-

Completed, 2002

supervised with Dr. Anthony Balcomb, (University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa).

10. Caroline Chiloane “Healing in the Lutheran Church of South Africa”. Co-supervised with Dr. Edwina Ward, 2001, (University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa).

Completed, 2001

11. Lydia M. Mwaniki “The Role of Christianity in the Formation of the Identity of an African Christian Woman. A Case Study of ACK Kirinyaga Diocese”. Co-supervised with Prof. Kwame Bediako, 2000, (University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.

Completed, 2000

12. Selo E. Kau “A Comparative Study of Isaiah Shembe and Emmanuel Milingo’s Ministry and their Contribution to African Christianity”. Co-supervised with Dr. Anthony Balcombi, 1999, (Univeristy of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa).

Completed, 1999

13. Mbae Alex Mutua Charismatic Revival Movement in the Catholic Diocese of Meru.

Writing proposal.

14. Purity Kiunga Cultural and Traditional Healing Practices among the Igembe of Metu County.

Developing Proposal.

15. Ruth Y. K. Mosomi The Seventh Day Adventist Church Campaign against Female Genital Mutilation, Esani District, Nyamira Conference.

Writing proposal on 2nd draft.

16. Helen Njura The use of Kinesics in the Roman Catholic Liturgical Celebration: A Case Study of Nguviu Parish Catholic Diocese of Embu.

Has drafted proposal.

17. Wilson OkonjoAdongo A Study of the History, Teachings and Practices of Voice of Salvation and Healing Church

Submitted proposal. Starting field work.

18. Lydia NyakioMukui Contribution of Home Care Fellowship Strategy to the Growth of the International Christian Church, Thika.

Developing proposal.

19. Florence Wanjohi The Church and Bereavement: An Assessment of the Church’s Response to the Needs of Bereaved Parents in the Anglican Church, Mount Kenya North Diocese

Registered. Has written first draft of thesis.

20. Claris Adhiambo An Evaluation of the Contribution of the Catholic Church to Education in Turkana District, Kenya.

Writing proposal.

21. Isaac Mululu An Investigation of the Factors Registered, writing final

10.0: Review of Professional Periodicals S/No Reviewer Periodical Year


International Journal of African Catholicism 2010-2012

2. “ SHE (Studia Historiae Ecclesiastiae, Church History Journal of South Africa).

2008-2012

3. “ Journal of Constructive Theology Gender, Religion and Theology in Africa (University of Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa).

2010-2011

4. “ Missionalia, Journal of Missiology, University of South Africa.

2007-2011

5. “ International Bulletin of Missionary Research. 2006-2009

6. “ Exchange: Journal of Ecumenical and Missiological Research.

2007

7. “ Africa Today. 2006

11: Appointment to Boards/Committees S/No Board Institution Year 1. Partners Committee Catholic Academic Exchange

Service 2011-date

2. Chairperson of the Postgraduate Studies Committee

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Kenyatta University

2003-Date

3. International Association for the History of Religion (AIHR)

African Trust Fund 2010-date

4. Board Member Catholic Scholarship Programme, for Porticus

2010

5. Advisory Board of the Institute of the Study of Religion, Culture and Society(VISOR)

Free University of Amsterdam.

2008-2011

6. Ecumenical Commission Kenya Episcopal Conference.

2005-date

7. Education Commission Kenya Episcopal Conference 2005-date 8. Board of Governors St. Annes Secondary School, Lioki,

Kiambu County 1997-2010

9. Board of Governors Loreto Secondary School, Kiambu County.

1997-2011

Contributing to the Attraction of the Africa Inland Church Youth to Neo-Pentecostal Churches in Masinga Division

chapter of thesis.

22. John Paul Kibegi The Role of the Youth in the Formation of New Churches in Kenya: A Historical Study

Writing proposal.

11.1: Regional and International Appointments

S/No Position Institution Year 1. Research Fellow in the Department of Old

Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies

University of South Africa. July 2010 – July 2013

2. Africa RegionCoordinator of the Theology Commission

Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians (EATWOT).

2006-2012

3. President International Association for Mission Studies.

2005-2008

4 Vice President International Association for Mission Studies.

2004-2005

5 International Coordinator EATWOT Women’s Commission. 2001-2006

6 Africa Region Coordinator Women’s Commission of the Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians.

1997-2001

12.0: Administrative Positions held to date

1. 12th August 2011 – Present, Appointed Director, Gender and Affirmative Action Implementation Centre (now Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment)

2. 12th February 2010 to 12th February 2011, Appointed Ag. Director, Gender and Affirmative Action Implementation Centre.

3. February 2010 – Present, Appointed Member of the Orphaned and Vulnerable Students (OVS) Board

4. February 2010 – Present, Member, University Internal Bursary Committee. 5. 16th May, 2011, Appointed Chairperson, Committee to Review Kenyatta University Gender

Policy. 6. 2003 – Present, Appointed Chairperson, Departmental Board of Postgraduate Studies. 7. 2003- Present, Appointed Chairperson, Board Member, School of Humanities Board of

Postgraduate Studies. 8. 1998 – 2009, Appointed Severally Acting chairperson, Department of Philosophy and Religious

Studies. 9. 2007, Appointed Member, University Credit Waiver Committee.

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