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1 CURRICULUM VITAE 1. PERSONAL DATA Full Name: Permanent Address: Humphrey Mwangi Waweru. P.O BOX 247 V/Market Nairobi or 2.0 QUALIFICATIONS 2.1 Academic Qualifications : Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), University of Nairobi : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theology (New Testament) field- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa : Masters in Theology (MTH) University of Natal South Africa : Bachelor of Divinity (BD) St. Paul s University-Limuru, Kenya. 1990: Spiritual Formation at St. Andrew s Kabare. 1989: A Levels Privately 1984: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Weithaga High School 1980: Certificate of Primary Education- Murang a Township Primary School. 2.2 Professional Courses Certificate of Completion Teaching Methodology, Kenyatta University 3.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2010 to date: Lecturer Kenyatta University: Department of Philosophy and Religious studies. 1

2 : Part time Lecturer Daystar University- Political Science and Philosophy; Nairobi Evangelical School of Theology (NEGST)- New Testament (Biblical studies) Theology, The Cultural World of the Bible and Introduction to the Greek Language I ⅈ Nairobi International School of Theology (NIST)- African Christian Theology. 2009: Part-time Lecturer, Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. 2008: Vicar/Rural Dean ACK St. Peter s Ndunyu: Diocese of Mt Kenya South. 2007: Part-time Lecturer, Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology : The vicar of All Saints Limuru Parish: Diocese of Mt Kenya South : Assisting Priest, St. Mathews Hayfields Parish: Diocese of Natal South Africa : Part-time lecturer, Carilile College Nairobi, where I taught systematic Theology for one year. I introduced the students to the New Testament Theology laying their theological foundation : A Lecturer St. Paul s United Theological College-Limuru Kenya, Here I was teaching Biblical Studies (New Testament). I taught both Greek and English Exegesis covering the Gospels of Mark, John, and the Epistles of Romans and Revelation. I also did instruct the students on Greek language : Vicar St. Philips Kihara Parish- Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. I started the ACK Kihara Academy, which is now up to standard six. I worked closely in this Parish with the Matatu people in order to alleviate poverty, whereby we started the ACK Kihara Co-operative Sacco, it has been able to give a number of loans to the people concerned 2000: Vicar Sousville Parish- Diocese of Pretoria- South Africa. Here I gained cross- Cultural experience, working among different South African groups gave me the chance to relate with different people. I did cross-cultural studies on one to one with different groups during Bible study sessions organized by Rev. Dr. Tim Long rector of Trinity Parish : Vicar Thogoto Parish Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. Here I did buy a church plot next to Kikuyu Day Secondary School and built a church there. The congregation had only twenty members when I was posted there and I left it with a total of 120 members : Vicar Giachuki Parish-Diocese of Mt. Kenya Central. As the vicar of this parish, I managed to help a number of young people to join theological colleges : A part-time lecturer ACC & S Bible College Kigumo, for the four years I instructed the students in Church history and New Testament Studies. Here introduction to 2

3 the New Testament books was done focusing on date, authorship, outline, and key themes : Curate Thika Memorial Parish- Diocese of Mt Kenya Central, I was a youth pastor and helped the priest in charge with day to day duties of running the Parish : Teaching Kiangage Primary School, I was the teacher in Charge of Agriculture and sports in this school. I taught a number of subjects in various classes as is normal in Kenyan Primary School system. 4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES (AT KU) 4.1 At Kenyatta University 2017: Acting Director African Institute of Studies Kenyatta University : Appointed Staff Mentor, Kenyatta University 2014: Appointed as a Committee member to review the strategic plan for the Department Philosophy and Religious Studies to date - Chairman curriculums Committee African Institute of Studies KU to date- Chairman public lecturers Committee African Institute of Studies KU 2012: to date- Committee member for the Proposed Jomo Kenyatta Archival Centre - KU 4.2 At Other Institutions 2017: Chairman Jubilee Party Kiambu County- Kenya : Member of Anglican University Task force Council member St Andrew s Institute Kabare : Appointed member of Provincial Education Committee 2008: Chairman Theological board- Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. 3

4 2001: Appointed the Rural Dean of Karura Deanery Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. As a Rural Dean I was in charge of a number of parishes with several priests under my direct guidance. 2001: Appointed the Kenya representative of Open-Hand U.S.A. this is a Christian organization based in USA that deals with children problems. Since then I have cofounded Open-Hand Children s home with two other ladies. 2001: Appointed Chairman of the Link Committee in the Anglican Church- Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. During my tenure I was able to organize group exchanges and I personally went to serve in one of our link Diocese in South Africa. 1998: Appointed chairman of the Youth Department- Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. I mobilized the young people to join the Church in large numbers. I linked the youth with various Church youth groups. 5.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION 5.1 PhD Supervision Completed Rei Towet KesisReg: No: C82/13400/2009 The Influence of Changes on Historical Standard in Selected Urban Seventh- Day Adventist churches in Kenya. Julius Kithinji Kiambi: Addressing Impunity in Kenya through a Postcolonial reading of Authority in Mark 1: Ongoing Simon Musyoki Makau Reg. No: C82/25171/2012: The Response of the African Inland Church to Pentecostalism in Matuu Location James Kagari Lugala Reg. No: C82/13876/2009: Contours of African Pentecostal New Testament Theology. Daniel Kaungu Simon: Reg. No: C82/24375/2013: Witch-craft like Practices: Influence on the Church and Missiological Implications on Christian Theologizing in an Urban World 4

5 5.2 Masters Supervision Completed Mr. Bett Geofrey Kiptoo C50/CE/14271/09: The Role of The Catholic Church in Environmental Conservation in Kericho County Kenya. Joseph MainaMigwi Reg. No: C50/26688/2011: The Place of Women in Selected indigenous Pentecostal Churches in Limuru Sub-County Kiambu County Kenya. Evah Njeri Ngunjiru Reg. No: C50/25874/2011: The Effects of Christian Principles on Management Practices of Female Domestic Workers within Roysambu Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya. (Submitted). Alexander Mwita Reg. No: C50/CE/23757/2012: Towards a Pastoral Solution for the Synoptic Problem to meet the Indigenous Christian in Musoma/Tanzania (to defend in March 2016). Maluki Rose Ndusya Reg. No. C50/CE/14277/2009: Sex Education Among the Youth in Redeemed Gospel Church in Mathare Settlement Area, Nairobi County, Kenya On Going Kathambi Fridah Reg. No: C50/CE/24006/2012: Intervention of the Methodist Church on Neglected Elderly People: Insights from Imenti North Sub-county of Meru county- Kenya. JacklineWamukoya Reg. No: C50/CE/24110/2012: The Role of the Church in Helping Street Children Regain Normal Membership and Dignity in Society with Reference to Kisumu City. Evan Njuguna Mburu Reg. No:--- Catholic Church s Effort in Addressing Domestic Violence Against Women in Maragwa Parish, Muranga County Kenya. John Obiero Otieno Reg. No: C50/CE/22676/2010: Chaplaincy and Behavior Change of Students in Church Sponsored Schools in Gem Sub-County, Kenya. Emily Atieno Oketch Reg. No: C50/22659/2012: Significance and Signs and Symbols in New Religious Movements: A case of Legio Maria Church Jane Wambui Mburu Reg. No: C50/CE/25699/2014: The Responsibility of the Anglican Church in Supporting the Elderly in Murang a County, Kenya. 5

6 Philemon Kipkemoi Rono Reg. No: C50/CE/24376/2013: The Impact of Prophecy in the way of Worship in the King s Outreach churches in Kenya, with Reference to the Mighty Prophet of God Dr. David Edward Owour. Caleb Metobo Onsare Reg. No: Inculturation of Abagusii Traditional Religion in Christian Worship: A case study of Kisii Town to the department Post Graduate Studies. Rosemary Wangeci Rubiroh Reg. No: C50/CE/23470/2012: Exodus of Young people from the PCEA Church after confirmation, Nanyuki Parish, Laikipia County, Kenya. Ronald Ogwae Kenyanya Reg. No: C50/CE/24111/2012: Religiosity in Gucha District: Modernity and Expressions of Outward Forms Wambui Mwaura Reg. No: C50/CE/24653/2012: Youth Exodus from Mainline Churches to Pentecostalism: A case Study of ACK Church Neri-South District. Jane MuthomiWaithaka: C50/CE/28288/2013: The place of Single Mothers in the Anglican Chruch of Kenya. Njumbi Deanary, Murang a County. Njagi Samuel Ndiga C50/CE/23454/2011: The impact of Khat to the Church in Nyangwa Deanary Embu County Kenya. Mwangi James Maina Reg. No: C50/CE/26687/2011: The role of Anglican Church in Addressing the rampat Cases of Hanging Among the Youth in Murang a County, Kenya Peter Mwanje Kakai Reg. No:---- Youth Exodus Mainline Churches to Pentecostalism: A case study of ACK church Nyeri-South District, Kenya. Tom Onchari Nyanchera Reg. No:---- Teaching on Health Nutrition (diet) AND Healing and its effects on seventh Day Adventist Church believers in Narok Town Sub-county, Kenya. Jane Wambui Mburu Reg. No: C50/CE/ 25699/2014The Responsibility of the Anglican Church in Supporting the Elderly in Murang a County, Kenya Caroline Chepkemboi Reg No. C50/31960/2015. Leadership Conflicts and Management in African Inland Church, Nandi Hill;s District Church Council, Nadni County, Kenya. 6.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS 6.1 Participation in Workshop/Conference 6

7 Religion, Justice and Human Rights: Reasons for Radicalization- in a conference on the Cultural and Scientific Impact on Extremism and Radicalism held on 2 nd November 2017 at KUCC, Kenyatta University. Consultation The Study of Theology and Religion in African- Towards Closer Cooperation on 1 st 3 rd May 2017, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town South African. Decolonizing Theology Conference: Mbiti s Contribution to African Philosophy, African Theology and African Biblical Translation Held on 18 th 19 th August 2016, Held in Stellenbosch University, Cape Town South African. The Kenya Federation of UNESCO Clubs Centers and Associations (KEFUCA) Training for Western Region from 12 th -18 th February The 4 th Kenya National Commission for UNESCO Stakeholders Forum, 28 th March to Ist April 2017, Mombasa Continental Resort, Mombasa. Sensitization Workshop for Stakeholders in Earth Sciences for Curriculum Review in Kenya on 17 th 19 th May 2016, Kenya School of Monetary Studies. The IX World Congress on World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA), Beijing China July Secondary School Heads Association Meeting held in Mombasa on 15 th to 17 th June 2015 Invitation to the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) progamme and expert Committee workshop, at Maanzoni Lodge 25 th 27 th March 2015 UNESCO/UNITWIN chairs consultative and Sensitization Forum April 22 nd, 2015 at university of Nairobi. Ministerial Forum for Ministers of Social Development for Eastern African Region February 2015: Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya Kenya week in Paris to Mark 50 years of Kenya and UNESCO Collaboration, th November, Paris, France Invitation to Celebrations Marking 50 years of UNESCO in Kenya: Kenyatta International Conventions Centre (KICC), Nairobi 22 nd October, 2014, at 9.00 am. KNATCOM stakeholder s workshop, 11 th 14 th February 2014, Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi. 7

8 Participated in The International Conference on African Languages and Literatures Held on 6 th 8 th August 2014 at Kenyatta University. Main Speaker Diocesan End of The Year KAYO Conference held on 17 th 20 th Dec 2013 Capacity Building of youth Bodaboda business operations on Thika Super highway on 6-8 th August 2013 workshop 67 th General Meeting of the society for New Testament studies held in Katholieke Universiteit Leuven July 31 st to August 4 th Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences Presented a Paper entitled: Religion, Justice and Human Rights: Reasons for Radicalization- in a conference on the Cultural and Scientific Impact on Extremism and Radicalism held on 2 nd November 2017 at KUCC, Kenyatta University. Presented a Paper entitled; The study of Theology and Religion in Africa- Towards Closer Cooperation: Priorities in African Theology on 1-3 rd May 2017 Stellenbosch University, Cape Town. Presented a paper on Mbiti s Contribution to African Philosophy, African Theology and African Biblical Translation 17 th - 18 th August 2016, in Stellenbosch University, Cape Town. Presented a paper on Significance of the Kenya Federation for UNESCO clubs and Associations Constitution. Sensitization and Launch of Kenya Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations. 12 th 14 th October 2015, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Kenya. Presented a paper Entitled the Redemptive Role of African Language in African Christianity during the International Conference on African Languages and Literatures Held on 6 th 8 th August 2014 at Kenyatta University. Presented a paper on Public Private sector initiatives to combat corruption in Africa 8 th Annual Ethics Conference Strathmore University, Kenya. 6.3 Convening and coordinating Conferences 8

9 Conference on the Cultural and Scientific Impact on Extremism and Radicalism held on 2 nd November 2017 at KUCC, Kenyatta University, under Islamic Republic of Iran. Public Lecture Entitled Language, Religion and Conflict Mitigation, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies3 rd November 2015 Reflections On African Leadership And Governance And The Way ForwardReflections On African Leadership And Governance and The way forward, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies 13 th November 2014 The Global Economics Of Schooling And Education In The Context Of Africa And Its Implications For development, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies 19 th October, 2014 The International Conference on African Languages and Literatures Held on 6 th 8 th August 2014 at Kenyatta University. Capacity Building of youth Bodaboda business operations on Thika Super highway on 6-8 th August 2013 workshop, Kenyatta University Proposed Language Policy Framework, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies 25 th July 2013 Knowledge s In Development, From An Anti-Colonial Thought, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies 30 th May Funded Projects - 24 th June, 2013:UNESCO Approved Project On Youth Social-Economic Empowerment Worth US$ 26,000, thro KNATCOM. - Approved Research for the MukurewwaNyagathanga Shrine Restoration worth Kshs five Millions thro KU. 7.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS 7.1 Articles in Referred Journals indicate separately the joint individual/ Authored with students/local/kenyan and international journals/publications 1. Waweru Humphrey M, 2017, Religion, Justice, and Human Rights: Understanding Routes of Radicalization in Africa, International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, Volume-2 Issue-12, ISSN Waweru HM The Bible and African Culture: Mapping Transactional Inroads. Eldoret: Zapf Chancery. 3. Waweru HM Dowry in African Marriage: an Alternative Voice.Journal of Swedish Missiological Themes, Vol.96.No , p

10 4. Waweru HM Jesus and Ordinary Women-An African Perspective, Journal of Swedish Missiological Themes, Vol.96.No , p Waweru HM African Worship- A means for Christian Mission and Scholarship- Journal of Swedish Missiological Themes, Vol.95, N. 2, 2007, p Waweru HM Postcolonial and Contrapuntal Reading of Revelation 22:1-5, Churchman-A Journal of Anglican Theology Vol. 121 No. 1, 2007, p Waweru HM Postcolonial and Contrapuntal Reading of Revelation 22:1-5, Churchman-A 8. Waweru HM Reading the Bible Contrapuntally: A Theory and Methodology for a Contextual Bible Interpretation in Africa, Journal of Swedish Missiological Themes, Vol. 94, No.3, 2006, p Articles in conference proceedings Presented a Paper entitled: Religion, Justice and Human Rights: Reasons for Radicalization- in a conference on the Cultural and Scientific Impact on Extremism and Radicalism held on 2 nd November 2017 at KUCC, Kenyatta University. Presented a paper on Significance of the Kenya Federation for UNESCO clubs and Associations Constitution. Sensitization and Launch of Kenya Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations. 12 th 14 th October 2015, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Kenya. Presented a paper Entitled the Redemptive Role of African Language in African Christianity during the International Conference on African Languages and Literatures Held on 6 th 8 th August 2014 at Kenyatta University. Presented a paper on Public Private sector initiatives to combat corruption in Africa 8 th Annual Ethics Conference Strathmore University, Kenya. 7.3 BOOKS - Humprey M. Waweru, the Bible and African Culture, Mapping Transactional Inroads. Zapf Chancery, Eldoret, Kenya 10

11 8.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS - March 2016-todate- Appointed as President of Kenya Federation of UNESCO Club, Centres and Association (KEFUCA). - August 2014: Appointed as acting chair of Kenya National Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations. - July 2015: Appointed to planning committee of the launch of Kenya Federation of UNESCO centres and Association : Member of Anglican University Task force Council member St Andrew s Institute Kabare : Appointed member of Provincial Education Committee 2008: Chairman Theological board- Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. 2001: Appointed the Rural Dean of Karura Deanery Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. As a Rural Dean I was in charge of a number of parishes with several priests under my direct guidance. 2001: Appointed the Kenya representative of Open-Hand U.S.A. this is a Christian organization based in USA that deals with children problems. Since then I have cofounded Open-Hand Children s home with two other ladies. 2001: Appointed Chairman of the Link Committee in the Anglican Church- Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. During my tenure I was able to organize group exchanges and I personally went to serve in one of our link Diocese in South Africa. 2001: Appointed the Kenya representative of Open-Hand U.S.A. this is a Christian organization based in USA that deals with children problems. Since then I have cofounded Open-Hand Children s home with two other ladies. 11

12 2001: Appointed Chairman of the Link Committee in the Anglican Church- Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. During my tenure I was able to organize group exchanges and I personally went to serve in one of our link Diocese in South Africa. 1998: Appointed chairman of the Youth Department- Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. I mobilized the young people to join the Church in large numbers. I linked the youth with various Church youth groups. 9.0 LOCAL REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENT - March 2016: Appointed as chair of Kenya Federation of UNESCO club, centres and Association (KEFUCA) - August 2014: Appointed as acting chair of Kenya National Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations. - July 2015: Appointed to planning committee of the launch of Kenya Federation of UNESCO centres and Association. 9.1 External examiner in other universities - June 2015: Appointment for external marking of dissertations St. Paul s University - June 2014: Appointment for external marking of dissertations St. Paul s University 9.3 Appointment to Boards - 1 st July 2011: Appointment to the board of Formal and informal education 10.0 COMMUNITY OUTREACH - 15 th Annual Player Day held on 7 th November 2015 at Marion farm House School. - Speaker Kenversity Sacco Members Education Day held on 22 nd February Invited as a guest Speaker at ACK Holy Trinity Kamenu Parish Church - 16 th November 2011Marriage Counselor St. Philip s Kihara Parish Church 12

13 - Main Speaker Diocesan End of The Year KAYO Conference held on 17 th 20 th Dec st July 2011: Appointment to the board of Formal and informal education - 26 th December, 1997: Ordained as a priest in the Church of the Province of Kenya, Diocese of Mt. Kenya South ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP 11.1 Development of Teaching/Academic Programmes in Department/School/University 2015: Appointed Staff Mentor, Kenyatta University October 2014: Appointed as a Committee member to review the strategic plan for the Department Philosophy and Religious Studies 2014: Appointed as a Committee member to review the strategic plan for the Department Philosophy and Religious Studies 2013: Chairman post graduate curriculum committee department of philosophy and religious studies Chairman curriculums Committee African Institute of Studies KU Chairman public lecturers Committee African Institute of Studies KU 11.2 Developing Programmes External to Kenyatta University Korat Africa BIL 111: Old Testament Survey Instructional Material For Learners; 2009 Korat Africa BIL 112: New Testament Survey Instructional Material For Learners; Initiating/Leading research project January 2016 January 2017: Research on Influence of Teacher Career Plateauing on Education Performance in Kenya (ongoing) January 2015 Research team for the MukurwewaNyagathanga Shrine Restoration. (Ongoing) November 2014 Reclaiming and Reframing Tentmaking in the Contemporary Anglican Church Ministry in Kenya. 13

14 Capacity Building of youth Bodaboda business operations on Thika Super highway on 6-8 th August 2013 workshop, Kenyatta University 12.0 OTHERS 12.2 QUALITY TEACHING PERFORMANCE AND COMMITMENT TO DUTY 2014/2015 Second Semester Student Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 833 Scored an of /2015 First Semester Student Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 829 Scored an of /2015 First Semester Student Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 400 Scored an of /2014 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 829 Scored an A of /2014 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 301 Scored an A of /2014 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 829 Scored an A of /2013 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 533 Scored an A of /2012 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE400 Scored an A of /2012 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 540 Scored an A of /2012 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 540 Scored an A of /2012First Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 103 Scored an B of /2011 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 205 Scored an A of /2011 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 301 Scored an A of 96 14

15 2011/2012 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 540 Scored an A of Contribution to University Advancement - Module Writing ARE 351: Old Testament Hermeneutics, Instructional Material For Distance Learners - Module Writing ARE 352: New Testament Hermeneutics Instructional Material For Distance Learners 12.4: Student Lecturer Evaluation 2014/2015 Second Semester Student Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 833 Scored an of /2015 First Semester Student Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 829 Scored an of /2015 First Semester Student Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 400 Scored an of /2014 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 829 Scored an A of /2014 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 301 Scored an A of /2014 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 829 Scored an A of /2013 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 533 Scored an A of /2012 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE400 Scored an A of /2012 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 540 Scored an A of /2012 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 540 Scored an A of /2012First Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 103 Scored an B of 89 15

16 2010/2011 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 205 Scored an A of /2011 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 301 Scored an A of /2012 Second Semester Student-Lecturer Evaluation, ARE 540 Scored an A of REFEREES Prof. Catherine Ndungo, Associate Dean, School of Humanities Kenyatta University catemndungo@gmail.com Dr. Newton Kahumbi Maina Department of philosophy and Religious Studies Kenyatta University newton.kahumbi@ku.ac.ke. Dr. Rachael Kang ethe Deputy Director City Campus Kenyatta University rachel.kamau368@gmail.com 16