PROFILE OF DR. (MRS.) OLUWATOSIN ADEOTI AKINTAN

DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES

1. Name: AKINTAN, Oluwatosin Adeoti (Nee Sijuade)

2. Address: No. 1, Olatunji Akintan Street, off Ijesha Road, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.

3. Phone Number: 08056438763 / 07064635737

4. E-mail: akintanoluwatosinadeoti@oouagoiwoye.edu.ngonakintan@yahoo.com

5. Social Media Address: Whatsapp (08056438763)

6. Designation: Dept. of Religious Studies, Post-graduate Coordinator.

7. Biography: Born in 30th June, 1967 at Ibadan, Oyo State. I joined the service of the then Ogun State University on May 8 th, 1991 now Olabisi Onabanjo University as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts. I have twenty-seven (27) years of teaching and research experience in the University. I teach various courses in African Religion, Comparative Religions and General Courses in Religious Studies both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. I attended several local and international academic Conferences and workshops. I have about eighteen (18) publications in local and international journals and edited books. I have Supervised Undergraduate projects, M.A. dissertations and still supervising Ph.D., thesis in African Religion as area of specialisation. I also consult for the Directorate of the General and Entrepreneurial Studies of the University where I teach Nigerian People and Citizenship Education (GES 201) at the undergraduate level. I have served as the Ag. Head, Certificate and Diploma Studies, Centre for Continuing Education (CCED) – December 2012-July, 2016. Member, Central Student’s Disciplinary Committee, Olabisi Onabanjo University, (CCED), 2013-2016. Treasurer, ASUU – OOU Ago-Iwoye, 1995-1998. Member, Ad-hoc Committee on Land Space Utilization, 1995-1999. Former, Vice-Chairman, Olabisi Onabanjo University Alumni Association, 1993-1996. A two - term Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Arts. Currently the Postgraduate Coordinator and the level Adviser for 100 level students for the Department of Religious Studies. Married to Mr. Olatunji Nojeem Akintan, a Deputy Registrar in the Council Affairs Division of the Registry Department, Olabisi Onabanjo University. They are blessed with two (2) wonderful and God – fearing children – Tomisin and Tunmiji.

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8. Department: Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts

9. Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer

10. Current Position: Senior Lecturer

11. Research Interest: The nature of traditional rituals and Cultic activities performed by women in Ijebu-land.

12. Institutions attended (with dates)

(i) Ph. D (Degree) in African Traditional Religion, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2010.

(ii) M. A. (Degree) in African Traditional Religion, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1991.

(iii) B. A. (Hons) Religious Studies, Ogun State University, Now Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye - Second Class Upper Division, 1989.

(iv) A’level St. Annes School, Molete, Ibadan 1986.(v) WAEC, School Leaving Certificate, St. Theresa’s College, Ibadan, 1984.

13. Membership of Professional Bodies

(i) Member, National Association for the Study of Religions (NASR)

(ii) Member, Society of Research on African Cultures (SORAC)

(iii) Member, Yoruba Studies Association of Nigeria (ẸGBÉ ONÍMÒ – ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ)

(iv) Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians (CIRCLE)

14. Awards Received:

Best Graduating Student in Religious Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University (formerly Ogun State University) – 1989.

15. Courses Taught: Undergraduate Courses

Harmattan Semester No. of Units

REL 113: Ancient Religions of Egypt, Greece and Rome 3

REL 213: Religion and Human Values. 3

REL 315: African Religion in West Africa. 3

REL 423: African Religion in Nigeria. 3

REL 425: Comparative Study of Religions in Nigeria. 3

GES 201: Nigerian People and Citizenship Education 2

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Rain Semester

CRS 122: The Synoptic Gospel. 3

CRS 216: Introduction to the New Testament 3

REL 218: African Religion. 3

CRS 226: The Epistles of St. Paul. 3

CRS 336: The Gospel of St. John. 3

CRS 499: Undergraduate Project Supervision 6

REL 113: Ancient Religions of Egypt, Greece and Rome

Religious beliefs of the three early human groups to God, King, State and fellowman, myths, symbols and arts as vehicles of religious communication in the ancient world. The essence of oral traditional law and moral values in relations to the ancient religion, Mystery religion in the Greco-Roman world

Readings:

1. Ferguson, J. (1982) Greek and Roman Religion, United 14-15, Manchester: The Open University Press.

2. Ferguson, W.K. & Bruum, G, (Eds) (1962), A survey of European Civilization, Newyork: Houghton Mifflin

3. Clement, H.A. (1965) The story of the Ancients World. London, University Press

GES 201: Nigerian People and Citizenship Education

The Study of Nigerian History: Culture and Arts in Pre-Colonial times Nigerian is perception of his World Culture Areas of Nigeria and their characteristics. Evolution of Nigeria as a Political Unit. Indigene/Settle(ment) Phenomenon. Concept of Trade Economic Self-Reliance, Social Justice, Individual and National Development, Norms and Values. Negative attitudes (Vice) and Conduct (Cultism, Armed robbery, Corruption etc.) Re-Orientation of moral and national values. The state and the Citizen – Responsibilities of the State Rights and duties of the Citizens Environmental problems.

Readings:

(1) Akintan, A.O. (2014) ‘African Religion: Features and Practices ‘ IN Aluko-Arowolo S (Ed) Readings in Citizenship Education and Cultural life of Nigerians. Directorate of General Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Ogun-State

(2) Odugbemi, O.O. Balogun K.A, Adebanjo, A and Adedoyin S.F. (1999) (Eds) Essentials of General Studies (Culture, Agriculture and Computer) Vol 2. Centre for Sandwich Programmes (CESAP), Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Ogun-State

REL 213: Religion and Human Values.

The source of Religion .Its purpose and values. Religion as a means of molding character, providing system of values relevant to the fundamental requirement of the individual and the society. Religion and society impact Religion as a means of social integration and disintegration, socialization and dissocialization. Religious-rites in the construction and maintenance of society. Justice and its dispensation. Ethical relations and moral values in

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relation to sex, marriage and the family, freedom, good and evil, discipline, respect, patience and relation. Relevant percepts from African Religion, Christianity, Islam and other World Religions

Readings:

1. Idowu, E.B. (1973) African Traditional Religion: A definition London: SCM Press. 2. Ayantayo, J.K. (2017) Fundamental of Religion Ethics Nigeria End-Time Publishing

House3. Dopamu, P.A. and Alana, E.O. (2004) ‘Ethical System ‘In Lawal N.S. Matthew, N.O.

Sadiku, Dopamu Ade (Eds) Understanding Yoruba Life and Culture Eritrea, Africa World Press.

4. Abubakre, R.D. Yahya. M.T. Opeleye, M.O. Aknanimidu R.A. Odumuyiwa, E.A. Dopamu P.A. Dinie C.A. (Eds) Studies in Religious Understanding in Nigeria. Nigeria Association for the study of Religious. Mbiti. J.S. (1982) African Religious and Philosophy London Heinemann

REL 315: African Religion in West Africa

Traditional Religion of some selected peoples in West Africa in relation to their concept of the origin of things. Stories of creation, maintenance and control of the world. The people’s social structure an its influence on religious perception; religion and culture. The worship of God and divinities with emphasis on the meanings, objects, emblems, symbols, purpose, time and places of worship in West Africa Direct and indirect worship of God Liturgy, Prayer, Sacrifice, Music and divination in worship Cultic functionaries their call training and status-priests.

Readings:

1. Awolalu J.O. & Dopamu P.A. (2005) West Africa Traditional Religion (Revised Edition) Nigeria Macmillan

2. Awolalu, J.O. (1979) Yoruba Beliefs and Sacrificial Rites U.K. Longman 3. Awolalu, I.O. (1977) ‘’The Philosophy and Psychology of Worship ‘’ In ORITA: Ibadan

journal of Religious Studies, Xi/2 December,.4 Idowu, E.B. (1979) Olodumare: God in Yoruba Belief Nigeria Longman.

Parrinder, G.E. (1949) West African Religion. London Epworth Press.

REL 423: African Religion in Nigeria

The course examines the Traditional Religion of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria with particular reference to their concept of man, soul, destiny, and predestination. Meaning, composition and purpose of society, covenant relationship, moral values taboos, sin and its removal, purpose of rites of passages. Interpretation of death and burial ceremonies, divine judgment and reincarnation. Cults of the dead.Categories and functions of secret societies in Nigeria, e.g. Oro, Egungun, Ogboni, Nadko Gboya, Ekpo, Mmuo, etc. The practice of magic and medicine in Nigeria and their relations to religion. Witchcraft and sorcery and their impact on the society. Traditional Religion today, its future and relevance to modern situations.

Readings:

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1. Parrinder, G.E. (1962) African Traditional Religion London Sheldon Press. Mbiti, J.S. (1969) An Introduction to African Religion, New York: Prayer

2Mezzana, D. African Traditional Religions and Modernity. Culled from Online Journal,African Societieswww.africansocieties.orgIn3/engdic2002/religiontraditional.

Lucas, J.O. (1948) The Religion of the Yorubas. Lagos: C.M.S.

2. Kayode, J.O. (1984) Understanding African Traditional Religion. Ife University Press.Awolalu, J.O. and Dopamu P.A. (2005) West AfricanTraditional Religion, Nigeria: Macmillan

REL 425: Comparative Study of Religions in Nigeria

Comparing major topic of African Traditional Religion, Islam and Christianity in a critical manner and relating these to the benefit of the Nigeria scene. Impact of Religion on the another. Definition of interaction. Examination of the interaction of the three religions. The unifying factors of the .Religious understanding and co-operation. Religion/tolerance an intolerance; cause of hostility and suggested solutions

Reading::

1. Nabofa, M.Y. (1991) ‘Religion and Culture’ IN Thompson L, Adelugbe, D and Ifie (Eds) Culture and Civilization Ibadan: Afrika-Link Books.

2. Joseph. K. (1984) ‘Religious Movements in Nigeria, Divisive or Cohesive? Some interpretation Models. IN ORITA: Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies XVI/2/Dec.

3. Mala. S.B (1985) ‘Famaticism In Religion A naughty child of difficult mother ‘IN Orita Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies XVII/2/Dec

4. Adelowo. E.D. (1985) ‘Death and Burial in Yoruba, Qur’anic and Biblical Religion ‘IN ORITA: Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies XVII/2 Dec.

5. Adewale S.A. (2000) Comparative study of Religions in Nigeria. Unpublished Material for REL425.

6. Adewale S.A. (1994) The Interaction of Religious In Nigeria. Lagos: Sudan Press7. .Opeloye M.O. (2014) The Qur’an and The Bible Common Themes for Peaceful Co-

Existence. Ibadan: Spectrum Books.8. Dopamu, P.A. (2000) Esu: The Invisible Foe of Man, Ijebu-Ode, Shebiotimo

Publication.9. Dopamu, P.A. (1988) Religious tolerance and Peaceful Co-existence: The case of

African religion in Nigeria ‘IN Momoth C. S, at al, Philosophy of Religious Tolerance, Vol IV Lagos. John West Printers Division

10. Dopamu, P.A. (1986) ‘Traditional Religion, Islam and Christianity in Yorubaland. Patterns of Interaction’ in Ikenga-Methuh E (Ed) The Gods in Retreat: Continuity and change in African Religion. Enugu: fourth Dimension Publishers.

CRS 122: The Synoptic Gospel

The recognition of common materials. The realization of the special source: contained in the Gospels. The documentary hypothesis, Reasons for special sources.

Readings:5

1. Harris, S.L. (2002) The New Testament: A Student’s Introduction U.S.A.: The McCraw-Hill Higher Education.

2. Hunter, A.M. (1973) Introducing The New Testament Philadelphia: The West Minister Press.

3. Ayegboyin, D.(2015) The Synoptics: Introductory notes on the Matthew, Mark and Luke. Ibadan Daystar Press.

CRS 216: Introduction to the New Testament

The main themes, authorship and dates of the book of the New Testament. Oral Tradition in the New Testament .Form and Literary Criticism. The Synoptic problem and solutions .Priority of Mark Purpose and characteristics of the Gospels, their authors, dates, sources and general outlines

Readings:

1. Harris, S.L. (2002) The New Testament: A Student’s Introduction U.S.A.: The McCraw-Hill Higher Education.

2. Hunter, A.M. (1973) Introducing The New Testament Philadelphia: The West Minister Press.

3. Ayegboyin, D.(2015) The Synoptics: Introductory notes on the Matthew, Mark and Luke. Ibadan Daystar Press.

REL 218: African Religion

The course investigates the Source of African Religion: myth, legends, proverbs, savings, folklores, folktales, arts and oral traditions generally. The states hitherto reached in the study. Modern writers Africans and Europeans and their approach: E.G. Parrinder, E.B. Idowu, J.S. Mbiti, R.S. Rattray, E.E. Evans Pritchard, S.F. Nadel, etc. it also examines an outline study of the structure of African Religion. The basic concepts of the Africans above (a) God His Names, attributes and status, (b) divinities and spirits the reality of their existence, the nature and purpose of their being, categories, functions, relationship to and man, examination of selected divinities in Africa, (c) ancestors, their meaning and responsibilities (d) Spirits, their categories and functions (e) Magic and Medicine in the thought of the African people.

1. Akintan, A.O. (2014) ‘African Religion: Features and Practices ‘ IN Aluko-Arowolo S (Ed) Readings in Citizenship Education and Cultural life of Nigerians.Directorate of General Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Ogun-State

2. Parrinder, G.E. (1962) African Traditional Religion London Sheldon Press. Mbiti, J.S. (1969) An Introduction to African Religion, New York: Prayer

3. Mezzana, D. African Traditional Religions and Modernity. Culled from Online Journal,African Societieswww.africansocieties.orgIn3/engdic2002/religiontraditional.Lucas, J.O. (1948) The Religion of the Yorubas. Lagos: C.M.S.

3. Kayode, J.O. (1984) Understanding African Traditional Religion. Ife University Press.Awolalu, J.O. and Dopamu P.A. (2005) West AfricanTraditional Religion, Nigeria: Macmillan

CRS 226: The Epistles of St. Paul

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The course deals with a brief history of Paul and his contribution to the growth and expansion of Christianity. The nature and Theology of the Pauline Epistles: Paul’s place in the formation of New Testament Theology with reference to a particular Pauline Epistles and texts.

Readings:

1. Harris, S.L. (2002) The New Testament: A Student’s Introduction U.S.A.: The McCraw-Hill Higher Education.

2. Hunter, A.M. (1973) Introducing The New Testament Philadelphia: The WestMinister Press.

3. Meyer, F.B. (2012) Paul Northern Ireland: Revival Publishing4. Akano, E.K. & Akano, G (2015 Paul and His writings : A hand book for Christmas

and Tertiary Institutions. Ibadan: Ibadan Dioceses Printing Press.5. Atowoju, A (2004) Paul of Taesus Nigeria: B Prints

CRS 336: The Gospel of St. John

The course investigates the Origin, Literature and theology of St. John Gospel. The exegesis and textual criticism of the gospel, with prescribed text in Greek & English

Readings:

1. Harris, S.L. (2002) The New Testament: A Student’s Introduction U.S.A.: The McCraw-Hill Higher Education.

2. Hunter, A.M. (1973) Introducing The New Testament Philadelphia: The West Minister Press

3. Akintude, D. O. (2002), RCS 313-Exegesis of St John Ibadan: Centre for External Studies. U.I. Ibadan .

Harmattan Semester No of Units

REL 803: Phenomenological Study of African Religion 3

REL 804: Perspectives and Issues in the Study of African Religion 3

REL 805: Healing in African Religion and other faiths 3

REL 811: Religious Cults in Africa. 3

REL 813: Symbolism in African Religion. 3

REL 845: Health and Medicare. 3

REL 911: Religious Cults in Africa. 3

REL 943: African Religious Mythology and Cosmology. 3

REL 941: Foundation of African Religious Ethics 3

REL 945: African Culture and Element of Worship 3

Rain Semester

REL 802: Impact of Change on African Religion 3

REL 812: African Concept of Man. 3

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REL 814: Ethical Issues in African Religion.

REL 860: Special Problems in Ethics 3

REL 899: M. A. Dissertation Supervision 6

REL 946: Symbolism in African Religion. 3

REL 944: Contemporary Issues in the Study of African Religion. 3

REL 942: African Religion in African Scholarship 3

REL 803: Phenomenological Study of African Religion

The course deals with the study of the world major religious in a comparative manner within the context and framework of African Traditional Religion. The course also examines the development and practice of African Traditional Religion among the African Americans, particularly those in Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and the Caribbean.

REL 804: Perspectives and Issues in the Study of African Religion

The course will discuss in detail the historical of the systematic study of African traditional religion and highlight the different perspective scholars have utilized in the study. It will also try to expose the general issues of methodology and conceptual frame work in the study to date The evolution of and general perspectives in the study of African traditional religion.Issues of methodologyImplications of the nature and general features of African traditional religion.The challenge of oral sourcesDeveloping viable conceptual schemes for analysis Issues of current debate in scholarship Continuity and change in African traditional religion.

REL 805: Healing in African Religion and other faiths

The course examines cross-cultural comparative studies of different healing, divination and sprit possession cults in African traditional religion. This is compared to what operates in other Faiths, notably Christianity and Isla. In traces the African roots of sprit possession, cult in the new world especially voodoos in Haiti and Brazil and finds parallel with African slitting. REL 811: Religious Cults in Africa.

This Course examines the significance of secret cults, their categories and functions in African societies.

REL 941: Foundation of African Religious Ethics

The course examines the historical development of religious ethical teaching. It investigates the sources of religious ethics, including God, divinities, natural law, customs, education, taboos, prohibitions, sanctions, myths, folklores, fairy tales, proverbs, professional codes of ethics, and oracle. The ethics is taught by methods of oral traditions, plays, storytelling, apprenticeship and imitation. Conflict with modern system of ethics and its decline will be examined comparatively. The course also analysis personalist and legal models of ethical

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decision making, including an investigation into the use of sources, scripture, human reason, and experience. Theological notions of virtue and sin, good and evil, the nature and the role of personal absolutes in a contextualize age is investigated

REL 945: African Culture and Element of Worship in African Religion

This course is a comparative investigation of the African culture with examples from major cultures, highlighting their ideological, philosophical, anthropological practices and ways of life of the people. This course also studies the meaning and purpose of worship, types and occasions of worship; sacrifice. Different types of divination and sacrifice as well as purpose and significance of confession in the liturgy are also examined.

REL 802: Impact of Change on African Religion

This course critically examines the impact of social change on traditional religion in Nigeria. It focuses specifically on the changes in beliefs, values, and institutions rituals of the traditional religion. The course examines also area of resistance to change and looks at changes resulting from interaction of ATR with Christianity and Islam.

REL 812: African Concept of Man

Man’s origin as conceived by various African societies. The constituent elements of man; human destiny and the concept of the hereafter

REL 814: Ethical Issues in African Religion.

Moral values in African religion; concept of goodness and the problems of evil-supernatural crimes and the ethical rule of the divinities covenant, truth telling, integrity, probity, social and sexual discrimination.

REL 860: Special Problems in Ethics

This course outlines and discuses different approach to the study among contemporary scholars The emphasis is placed on topics such as war and peace, responsibility and technology; democracy and morality, and their historical setting and current phases.

REL 946: Symbolism in African Religion

The course investigates the nature and functions of symbols, signs. myths and rituals in religious beliefs and organizations. It also examines symbolic forms and processes of rites of passage of festivals; Symbolism of some religious and cultural events. Symbolic religious communication such as colour, numerology, seasons and astrology.

REL 944: Contemporary Issues in the Study of African Religion

This is a critical examination of issues about the nomenclature, such as African Traditional Religion or Religious. Ancestrology and some derogatory terms used in describing the religion. The resilience of the religion in contemporary society as the keeper of the tradition, sexuality, commitment, family life, traditional medicine and bioethics and major issues like poverty, war, gender, inequality, governance and corruption will also be studied from African Traditional Religion perspective

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REL 942: African Religion in African Scholarship

This course discusses the contribution of African scholars to the study of African Traditional religious such as Bolaji Idowu, John Mbiti, Cardinal Francis Arinze, J.O. Awolalu, E. Ikenga-Metuh, among others. It provides a survey of their writings, arguments, emphases and current trends in the study of African Traditional Religion.

Readings for Post Graduate Courses:

1. Parrinder, G.E. (1962) African Traditional Religion London Sheldon Press. Mbiti, J.S. (1969) An Introduction to African Religion, New York: Prayer

2. Mezzana, D. African Traditional Religions and Modernity. Culled from Online Journal,African Societies www.africansocieties.org In3/engdic2002/religiontraditional.Lucas, J.O. (1948) The Religion of the Yorubas. Lagos: C.M.S.

3. Kayode, J.O. (1984) Understanding African Traditional Religion. Ife University Press. Awolalu, J.O. and Dopamu P.A. (2005) West African Traditional Religion, Nigeria: Macmillan

4. Awolalu, I.O. (1977) ‘’The Philosophy and Psychology of Worship ‘’ In ORITA: Ibadan journal of Religious Studies, Xi/2 December,

5. Omolafe, J.A. (1990) The Socio- Cultural Implication of Iwa, in Yoruba Traditional Thought ‘IN ORITA. Ibadan. Journal of Religious Studies Xxii/2: December

6. Abimbla, W. (1995) Yoruba Oral Traditional Ile-Ife University of Ife7. Abogunrin, S.O. (1989) Ethics in Yoruba Religions Traditions, In Cromwell (ed) World

Religions and Global Ethics. A new Era book, New York: Paragon House8. Achiterberg, J.O. (1985) Woman as Healer, Boston Shambhala Publication.9. Adegbola, F.A. (ed) (1983) Traditional Religion West Africa, Ibadan. Daystars Press10. Adeoye,C.L. (1878) Asa ati Ise Yoruba, Ibadan Oxford University Press.11. Adewale, S.A. (1986) ‘Ethics in Ifa’ IN Abpgunrin S.O. (Ed) Religion and Ethics in

Nigeria Ibadan, Daystar Press12. Adewale, S.A. (1986) ‘The use of water among the Yoruba ‘, IN ORITA: Ibadan Journal

of Religious Studies XVIII/I June13. Adoley-Addo, P.E. (2007) African

Religion-http:/www.authorisden.com/visit/vceward.asp?id-351014. Ajayi, A. (198) ‘Resilience of African Traditional Institutions and Cultures ‘IN Asiwoju,

A I Oloruntimehin, B.O. (Ed) African Unity, The Cultural foundations Lagos. Centre for Black African Arts and Civilization (BAAC)

15. Akintan O.A. (1997) ‘African Traditional Religion in the Pre-Islamic. And Christian Era in Ijebuland ‘IN Adewale, S.A. (Ed) A study of Religion and Culture, Lagos, Sudan Press

16. Ayantayo, J.K. (2017) Fundamental of Religion Ethics Nigeria End-Time Publishing House 17. Awolalu, J.O (1981) Continuity and Discontinuity in African Religion. The Yoruba

Experience IN ORITA. Ibadan Journal of Religion Studies XIII/ii December.18. Awolalu,J.O. (1972) ‘The African Traditional view of Man’ IN ORITA: Ibadan Journal of

Religious Studies,VI/2 December

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19. Abogunrin S.O. & Ayegboyin, I.D. (Eds) Under the Shelter of Olodumare: Essays in memory of Professor E.Bolaji Idowu. Ibadan: John Archers.

20. Erinosho, O.A.(2006) Health Sociology for University, (Colleges and Health-related Institutions. Nigeria: Bulwark Consult.

21. Erinosho, A.O. (2005) Sociology for Medical Nursing & Allied Professions in Nigeria. Nigeria: Bulwark Consult.

16. Research (On-going): Gender, Violence and Exclusion,

17. Publications:

i. Thesis/Dissertation:

a. Sijuade O. A. “Female-Oriented Cults and Rituals Practices in Ijebu-land, Ogun State, Nigeria”. PhD Thesis, submitted to the Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2010.

b. Sijuade O. A. “The role of Women in Ijebu-Igbo Religious Belief and Cultic Practices. M. A. Dissertation, submitted to the Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. 1991.

Journal Articles: NINE (9)

(i) Akintan, O. A. (2015). “Spirituality in Female-Oriented Cults in Ijebuland, Ogun State, Nigeria” Yoruba – A Journal of the Yoruba Studies Association of Nigeria, Ibadan, 8,(1):www.ysan.org ISSN1595 - 1324

(ii) Akintan O. A. (2014). “Religious Tolerance and Peaceful Co-Existence: The Case of Female Religious Cults Relationship in Ijebuland, Ogun State, Nigeria”. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE),New York, 4,(11): 27-33.http.// www.iiste.org/book/ISSN2224 - 5766 (prints) ISSN 2225/0484 (Online).

(iii) Akintan O. A. (2013). “Powerful and Powerless: Women in Religion and Culture in the Traditional Ijebu Society in South-West Nigeria”. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences. International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE), New York, 3, (22):http://www.iiste.org/book/57- 64. ISSN 2225/0484 (Online)

(iv) Akintan O. A. (2013). “Female Oriented Cults and Ritual Practices in Ijebuland, Ogun State, Nigeria”, American Based Research Journal (ABRJ) A Publication of Princeton University, USA, 2, (5): 40 – 51

ISSN Online (2304 – 7151).

(v) Akintan O. A. (2013). “Traditional Religious Festival and Modernity: A Case study of Female Oriented Cults Annual Festivals in Ijebuland of South Western Nigeria”. International Journal of Humanities and

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Social Science. Center for Promoting Ideas, USA, 13, (9): 267-276. ISSN 2220 – 8488 (print) 2221 -0989 (Online)

(vi) Akintan, O. A. (2012). “Women and Development from the Yoruba Traditional Perspective”. Orisun: Journal of Religion and Human Values, A publication of Department of Religious-Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 11, (11): 76-90.ISSN 2220 – 8488 (print) 2221 – 0969 (Online)

(vii) Akintan O. A. (2008). “The role of Traditional Women in the Prevention of HIV/AIDS”. Orisun: Journal of Religion and Human Values, A publication of Department of Religious-Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 5 & 6: 127-139 ISSN: 1597-6025.

(viii) Akintan O. A. (2006). “The Portrait of Women in Traditional Religion”: A Case Study of Ijebuland” Religions. A Journal of the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions, Ilorin, 17: 31-44 ISSN 0794-3989.

(ix) Akintan O. A. (1996). “Women in Male Dominated cults in Ijebuland: Agemo and Egungun as Case Studies” Religions’ Educator. The Journal of Nigerian Association for the study of Religions and Education, Lagos, 4, (1): 52-58.

Contribution to Books: NINE (9)

(x) Akintan O. A. (2017 a) “Democracy and the Dialetics of Development in Nigeria; The Role of Religion in A. Amtaika (Ed) Culture, Democracy and Development in Africa, Austin Texas: Pan-African University Press; 279-299. ISBN, 978-1-943533-19-0

(xi) Akintan O. A. (2017 b) “Corruption and Religion in the Nigeria Society :The Yoruba Traditional Religion: A Panacea for Corruption in Nigeria” in M. A. Bello (Ed) A Compelling Compendium, Effects of Corruption on the Nigerian Society, Lagos: Alamori Eda Publications; 121-138 ISBN:978-978-900-708-0

(xii) Akintan O. A. (2004). “Women and the Church: An Appraisal” P. A.Dopamu, R. D. Abubakre, E. Ade Odumuyiwa, Oyeronke Olajubu, Rotimi Omotoye, Danoye Oguntola-Laguda (Eds.) Religion, Leadership and Society: Focus on Nigeria, Lagos: Free Enterprises Publisher; 99-108. ISSN 978 – 065 – 022 - 9

(xiii) Akintan O. A. (2002). “The Role of Women in the Igbo-Irunmole Shrine in Ijebu-Igbo”. G. O. Oguntomisin (Ed.) Studies in Ijebu History and Culture, Ibadan: John Archers; 82-87. ISSN: 978 – 35767 – 9 - 8

(xiv) Akintan O. A. (2001). “The Introduction of Christianity and its impact on Traditional Religion in Ijebuland: from 1892 to the present”. O. O. Olubomehin (Ed.) The Ijebu of Western Nigeria: A Historical and

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Socio-Cultural Study, Ibadan: College Press, 94-102 ISSN: 978 – 2194 – 12 -3

(xv) Akintan O. A. (2001). “ Cultural Values: A Factor in Realization of Women Empowerment in Ijebuland”. Dorcas Akintunde (Ed.) African Culture and the Quest for Women’s Right, Ibadan: Sefer Books, 125-133. ISSN: 978 – 35753 – 1 - 7

(xvi) Akintan O. A. (1997). “St. Paul’s Theological view on Women’s Leadership in the Church”. S. A. Adewale (Ed.) A Study in Religion and Culture in Nigeria, Series I, A book project of the Department of Religious Studies, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye; 101-110. ISBN: 978-311-26-1-9

(xvii) Akintan O. A. (1997). “African Traditional Religion in the Pre-Islamic and Christian Era in Ijebuland”. S. A. Adewale (Ed.) A Study in Religion and Culture in Nigeria, Series I, A book project of the Department of Religious Studies, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye; 59-72. ISSN: 978-311-26-1-9

(xviii) Akintan O. A. (1995). “The Traditional Priest and Healing in Ijebu-Igbo”. Gbola Aderibigbe and Deji Ayegboyin (Eds.) Religion, Medicine and Healing, Ilesa: Jola Publishing; 133-139 ISBN: 978-31125-2-8.

18. Conference Attended:

(i) The International Conference in honour of Professor J. A. Atanda held at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria. 9th – 11th October, 2017. Theme; The Yoruba Nation and Politics Since the Nineteenth Century.

(ii) 36th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for the Study of the Religions (NASR) held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. 8th – 11th September, 2015. Theme: Religion and Democratic sustainability in Nigeria.

(iii) The 4th International Toyin Falola Annual Conference (TOFAC): Durban,

South Africa: 3rd – 5th July, 2014.

(iv) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State – Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies Workshop on Train – The-Trainers Capacity Building. Theme: Acquiring the road map for Economic Empowerment: A Tipping point Experience, January 21-24, 2013.

(v) The International Conference on the Theme; Traditional Religious Festivals in Yorubaland and in Diaspora: Documentation for preservation and protection, Lagos State University , Main Campus, Badagry Expressway, Lagos, 25th -29th July, 2011.

(vi) The Professor Afolabi Olabimtan Memorial Biennial International Conference (2008) held at the Tai Solarin College of Education Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun

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State. 22nd -25th September, 2008. Theme: Olabimtan: Purveyor of Language, Literature and Culture.

(vii) 29th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR) held at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. 2nd -5th September, 2008. Theme: The Relevance of Religion in Contemporary Society.

(viii) 2nd Annual Conference of the Western Zone of the Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS) held at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. 11th - 14th March, 2008, Theme: Biblical Studies and Environmental Issue in Africa.

(ix) 28th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR) held at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, 4th-7th September, 2007. Theme: Religion and Democracy in the 21st Century Nigeria.

(x) The Workshop: “Training of Trainers on HIV and AIDS in Nigeria by Ecumenical for HIV and AIDS Initiative in Africa held at Institute of Church and Society, Samonda, Ibadan, 14th -17th August, 2007.

(xi) 26th Annual Conference of the Nigeria Association for the Study of Religions (NASR) held at Department of Religious Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 26th -29th September, 2005. Theme: Religion, Governance and Development in the 21st Century.

(xii) The Science and Religion Conference held at African Hall, Mini Campus, University of Ilorin, 18th -20th October, 2004. Theme: Science and Religion in the Service of Humanity.

(xiii) The Consultation of Women Theologians Conference, held at the University of Ibadan, Department of Religious Studies, Ibadan. 19th February, 2004. Theme of the Conference: Women Leadership in Nigeria Context.

(xiv) 24th Annual Conference of the Nigeria Association for the Study of Religions (NASR), held at Department of Religions, University of Ilorin, 7th -11th October, 2003, Theme: Religions, Leadership and the Society. Sub Theme: Women Leadership in Religion.

(xv) The Symposium of concerned African Women Theologians, held at the Institute of Church and Society, Somonda, Ibadan 5th February, 2002: Theme: Women, Religion, Culture and Lawmaking in African.

(xvi) African Conference on Science and Religion (ACSR) University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the Centre for Theology and the Natural Science (CTNS) Berkeley, California, USA, Theme: African Culture, Modern Science and Religious Thought, 19th - 24th October, 2001.

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(xvii) The Consultation of Women Theologians Conference, held at the Institute of Church and Society, Samonda, Ibadan, 5th - 9th February, 2001.

(xviii) NPA Conference on Gender Conflicts: The African and European Perspective, held at University of Lagos, May 30th-June 2nd, 1994.

(xix) The 7th Annual Conference of the NASRED, 19th -23rd October, 1993, held at Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State.

(xx) National Conference on the Centenary of the Anglo/Ijebu War of 1892, 22nd – 23rd May, 1992 held at Gateway Hotel, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

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