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1 CURRICULUM VITAE I. a. Name: AJANI, Ezekiel Oladapo b. Department: Philosophy & Religious Studies c. Faculty: Humanities d. Specialization: Missions / Pentecostalism / African Christianity II. a. First academic Appointment: March 2017 (2016/2017 Academic session) b. Present Post: L I c. Date of last promotion: None d. Date last considered: None e. Present salary: 11 Step 05 VIII. University Education: Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois, USA Ph.D. Missions & Pentecostal Studies 2016 Vrije University Amsterdam, The Netherlands Ph.D. Practical Theology 2013 The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria Ph.D. World Religions / Ethics 2012 Vrije University Amsterdam, The Netherlands M.A in Reformed Research Theology (Cum Laude) 2009 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria PGDE: Post Graduate Diploma of Education (Distinction) 2008 The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

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CURRICULUM VITAE

I. a. Name: AJANI, Ezekiel Oladapo

b. Department: Philosophy & Religious Studies

c. Faculty: Humanities

d. Specialization: Missions / Pentecostalism / African

Christianity

II. a. First academic Appointment: March 2017 (2016/2017 Academic session)

b. Present Post: L I

c. Date of last promotion: None

d. Date last considered: None

e. Present salary: 11 Step 05

VIII. University Education:

Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois, USA

Ph.D. Missions & Pentecostal Studies

2016

Vrije University Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Ph.D. Practical Theology

2013

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

Ph.D. World Religions / Ethics

2012

Vrije University Amsterdam, The Netherlands

M.A in Reformed Research Theology (Cum Laude)

2009

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

PGDE: Post Graduate Diploma of Education (Distinction)

2008

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

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M.Th: Missions / Church History

2003

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

B.Th: Bachelor of Theology (First Class)

2000

Federal College of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State

N.C.E: Mathematics / Physics/ Education

1994

IX. Academic Qualifications:

a. Secondary School Certificate (1989) - WAEC

b. National Certificate of Education (1994) - Fed. Coll. Of Education, Zaria

c. Bachelor of Theology (First Class; 2000) - NBTS Ogbomoso

d. Master of Theology (Distinction; 2003) - NBTS Ogbomoso

e. PGDE (2008) - OAU Ile-Ife

f. M.A (Cum Laude; 2009) - Vrije University, Amsterdam

g. Ph.D. World Religions (2012) - NBTS, Ogbomoso

h. Ph.D. Practical Theology (2013) - Vrije University, Amsterdam

i. Ph.D. Missions (2016) - Trinity Int. University, Deerfield, Illinois

X. Professional Qualification:

a. PGDE (2008) - OAU, Ile-Ife

b. M.A Practical Theology (2009) - Vrije University, Amsterdam

c. Ph.D. Practical Theology (2013) - Vrije University, Amsterdam

d. Ph.D. Missions & Pentecostal Studies (2016) - Trinity Int. University, Deerfield,

IL, USA

XI. Scholarships, Fellowships & Prizes:

- Scholarship Achievement Award-

2000

- James Christopher Pool Award for Academic Excellence-

2000

- Prof. & Mrs. Osadolor Imasogie Award for Excellence in

Philosophy of Religion-

2000

- Titilayo Abiodun Merit Award for outstanding Performance in Christian Theology-

2000

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- W. Benda Award for Excellence in Missions and Evangelism-

2000

- J.T Ayorinde Award for Excellence in Christian Preaching-

2000

- International Student’s Full Bright Scholarship-

2007/2008

- Academic Doctoral Fellow-

2013

- Way Bright Scholar/Scholarship- 2013 -2015

XII. Honours & Distinctions:

a. Bachelors - First Class Hons 2000

b. M.A - Cum Laude 2009

XIII. Previous Work Experience outside the University System:

a. The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso:

Assistant Lecturer 2000

- Collaborated on curriculum development

- Teaching Assistant to Dr. Jide Abimbola

- Term paper and exams grading

- Exam invigilation

Lecturer II

2004

- Taught Mission & Evangelism; Church planting; Church Growth; church

administration

- Discipleship Training

- Development of course syllabus

- Exam invigilation Grading of term paper and exam scripts

- Supervision of Degree Essays

Lecturer I 2012

Taught Undergraduate and M.Div courses in Missions & Evangelism, Anthropology,

Cross-cultural Communication, World Religions, Church History, Leadership

Administration, Church Planting and Church Growth

Visiting Lecturer of Missions & Evangelism January, 2014

(Taught M.Div & M.Th classes in Contemporary Missiology)

b. Sedgebrook Community Home, Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA

Visiting Professor of: April-

May, 2014

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- Christianity in the Non-Western World

- Cross-cultural” Communication

XIV. Details of Teaching Experience at the University Level:

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State

- Teaching Undergraduate courses at 100 to 400 levels

- Administering Continuous Assessments and Exams Supervision

- Supervision of 400 Level Long Essays

XV. Courses taught in the current academic session:

Undergraduate Courses 2018/2019 (First

Semester)

REL. 107 Intro to Major Asian Religions

REL. 203 Religion & Human Values

REL. 405 Introduction to the Prophets & Writings

REL. 407 Independent Churches in Nigeria

REL. 409 Religion & Media in Nigeria

Undergraduate Courses 2018/2019 (Second Semester)

REL. 202 Religion & Social Change

REL. 304 New Testament Theology

REL. 306 Research Methods in Religion

REL. 314 Religion & Conflict in Contemporary World

REL. 406 Pentecostalism in Nigeria

XVI. Graduate Study Supervision:

Bowen collaboration with incorporated Theological Colleges:

Post Graduate Supervision:

2017/2018

Supervised Dissertations:

“Partnerships in Mission: A Study of the Missionary Efforts of the Global Missions

Board and the Women Missionary Union of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.”

“The Impact of Location on Church Planting: A Study of Selected Churches in Shiloh

Baptist Association, Lagos Central Baptist Conference.”

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XVII. Membership of learned societies:

-Member (WAATI) - West African Association of Theological Institutions

-Member (ICHE) - International Council for Higher Education

-Member (EMS) - Evangelical Missiological Society of America

-Member (MMSF) - Midwest Mission Studies Fellowship

- Member (NABIS) - Nigerian Association of Biblical Studies

- Member (NACS) - Member Nigerian Association for Christian Studies

XVIII. Research

a. Completed:

b. In progress - Global Pentecostalism: The roles of leaders in the Mountain of Fire

and Miracles Church in the Netherlands and Ghana (Cambria Press, USA)

The book discusses the roles African immigrant Pentecostal leaders continue to

play in replicating their Pentecostal groups in the West, particularly in the

Netherlands. This work commenced in 2016 and is still ongoing. It hopes to shed

more light on the transnational activities of African Pentecostal immigrants

c. Dissertation & Thesis

Ph.D. Missions & Pentecostal Studies 2016

Dissertation- “Migration and Mission: An Exploration of the Mission Understanding

and Activities of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House Chicago.”

Ph.D. Practical Theology 2013

Dissertation: “Leadership Roles in the Transnationalization of African Pentecostal

Churches: The Mountain of Fire and Miracles in the Netherlands and Ghana.”

Ph.D. World Religions / Ethics

2012

Dissertation: “A Comparative Study of Faith Propagation Strategies Among the

Nigerian Baptists and the Tabligh Jama’at Dawah Movement in Southwestern

Nigeria.”

M.A Practical Theology (Cum Laude)

2009

Thesis: “The Reverse Missions Activities of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Church

in the Netherlands.”

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PGDE: Post Graduate Diploma of Education (Distinction)

2008

Thesis: “Perception of Secondary School Teachers on the causes of Juvenile

Delinquencies in Secondary Schools in Ogbomoso South LGA, Oyo State.”

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

M.Th: Missions / Church History

2003

“The Dynamics of the Reinhard Bonnke’s Gospel Crusades in Nigeria (1993-2003).”

XIX. Publications:

a. Theses / Dissertations

Ph.D. Missions & Pentecostal Studies 2016

Dissertation- “Migration and Mission: An Exploration of the Mission Understanding

and Activities of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House Chicago.”

Ph.D. Practical Theology 2013

Dissertation: “Leadership Roles in the Transnationalization of African Pentecostal

Churches: The Mountain of Fire and Miracles in the Netherlands and Ghana.”

Ph.D. World Religions / Ethics

2012

Dissertation: “A Comparative Study of Faith Propagation Strategies Among the

Nigerian Baptists and the Tabligh Jama’at Dawah Movement in Southwestern

Nigeria.”

M.A Practical Theology (Cum Laude)

2009

Thesis: “The Reverse Missions Activities of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Church

in the Netherlands.”

PGDE: Post Graduate Diploma of Education (Distinction)

2008

Thesis: “Perception of Secondary School Teachers on the causes of Juvenile

Delinquencies in Secondary Schools in Ogbomoso South LGA, Oyo State.”

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

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M.Th: Missions / Church History

2003

“The Dynamics of the Reinhard Bonnke’s Gospel Crusades in Nigeria (1993-2003).”

b. Books or Chapters in Books:

(i) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2010), “Reinhard Bonnke’s Crusades in Nigeria:

Cultural Adaptation or Evangelical Renewal?” in Ogungbile David and

Akinade Akintunde (Eds.) Creativity and Change in Nigerian Christianity.

Lagos: Malthouse Press Ltd., 109-130. L

(ii) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo, (2012), “Recruitment and Retention of

Missionaries in Nigerian Indigenous Mission Agencies: A Focus on Calvary

Ministries (CAPRO)” in A.A Akande, M. Audi and O.B Oladejo (eds.)

Indigenisation of the Church in Africa: The Nigerian Situation. Ibadan: Baptist

Press Ltd., 209-234. L

(iii) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2012), “An Evaluation of Indigenous Creativities

Among the Leadership of Nigerian Pentecostal Churches in A.A Akande,

M. Audi and O.B Oladejo (eds.) Indigenisation of the Church in Africa: The

Nigerian Situation. Ibadan: Baptist Press Ltd., 361-382. L

(iv) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2013), “The Fate of the Converted in Islam and

Christianity in Relation to Fundamental Human Rights: The Nigerian

Situation” In Edison Kelengy, James N. Amanze and Deji Ayegboyin (eds.)

Our Burning Issues: A Pan African Response. Nairobi: All Africa Conference

of Churches, 335-354. F

(v) Ezekiel, Ajani (2013). Pentecostal Movements and the Reshaping of

Christianity in Africa. Orita: Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies, XLV/ 1&2

June & December, 2013: 245-270. L

(vi) Ajani Ezekiel & Fola Lateju (2014). Christian Education in Nigeria. In Issues

in African Traditional Religion: Themes in African Religion & Philosophy,

edited by Sunday Funmilola Babalola and Fola Lateju. Lambert Academic

Publishing. F

(vii) Ezekiel Oladapo Ajani. 2014. Understanding Yoruba Religion through

Ninian Smart's Six Dimensions of Religion. In S. Oyin Abogunrin & I. Deji

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Ayegboyin (eds.), Under the Shelter of Olodumare, Essays in Honour of

Professor, E Bolaji Idowu. Ibadan: John Archers, 135-147. L

(viii) Ezekiel Oladapo Ajani. 2014. Religion & Corruption in Nigeria: A Disparity

between Faith claims and Praxis. In Olajide Aderinto (ed.) Nigeria

Yesterday, Today & Beyond: Prophetic Journey of a Century. Ibadan: Baptist

Press, 173-188. L

c. Journal Articles

(i) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo. 2004. Christian Missions and Nation Building: The

Nigerian Experience. Ogbomoso Journal of Theology, Number 9, December

2004:20-27. L

(ii) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo. 2007. The Kingdom of God and its Missiological

Imperatives for Contemporary African Missions. Ogbomoso Journal of

Theology, Volume XII, 2007:17-35. L

(iii) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo. 2008. Leadership Dynamics and The

Transnationalization of Nigerian Pentecostal Missions. Ogbomoso Journal

of Theology, Volume XIII (1) 2008:154-166. L

(iv) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2010), “Missiological Reflections on ‘Crusades’ in

Nigerian Christianity as a Means for Conversion in Urban Missions”.

Ogbomoso Journal of Theology. Volume XV (2) 2010:143-162. L

(v) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2011), “Raising and Administering Local Resources

in Indigenous Missions: A Comparative Study of Calvary Ministries and the

Global Missions Board” A Practical Theology Journal of Baptist College of

Theology, Lagos. Volume 4, 2011:186-206. L

(vi) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2011) “Spirituality and National Development in

Nigeria: Critical Points of Disjunction” Ogbomoso Journal of Theology, vol.

Xvi. No.3. 2011:173-186. L

(vii) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2012), “Church Planting & Growth: Resources,

Challenges and Prospects” Practical Theology Journal, vol. 5, 2012:75-87. L

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(viii) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2012), “Enemies of my Father’s House Die by Fire:

Reflections on the Response of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles

Ministries to African Cosmology of Evil” Ogbomoso Journal of Theology, vol.

xvii No. 3, 2012:29-42. L

(ix) Ajani, Ezekiel (2013), “Christian Education and Nation Building: A Focus on

Nigeria” International Journal of Research on Christian Education, Vol.22

Issue 2:211-221. F

(x) Ajani, Ezekiel & Fola Lateju (2014). Islamic Education in Nigeria. Nigerian

Baptist Journal of Religious Education, Vol. 1 April 2014: 87-99. L

(xi) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2014) “A Theological Understanding of Divine

Nudge Towards Conversion in Selected Worship Narratives in Acts of

Apostles and its Missiological Implications for the Church” Worship God in

Spirit and Truth. Ministry Enrichment Series, vol. 1, 279-309. L

(xii) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2017). Resource Development and Administration

in Indigenous Missionary Organizations: A Focus on Calvary Production

Ministries (CAPRO). African Journal of Biblical Studies AJBS, April & October

2017: 117-135. L

(xiii) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo & Funke E. Oyekan (2018). The Challenges of Power

Distance to Women Participation in Theological Education in the Nigerian

Baptist Convention Seminaries. Nigerian Baptist Journal of Religious

Education, Vol. 2. April 2018: 28-42. L

(xiv) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2018). Missiological Approaches by the Church to

Economic Recession in Nigeria: A Case Study of Selected Baptist Churches

in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Nigerian Journal of Christian Studies, NJCS, Vol. 2,

Number 1, October 2018: 120-142. L

(xv) Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2018). Religiosity and National Development in

Nigeria: Critical Points of Disconnection between Faith and Praxis.

Spectrum: Journal of Contemporary Christianity and Society, Vol.3, Number 1,

April 2018: 72-86. L

d. Patents: NIL

e. Articles in refereed conference proceedings – NIL

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f. Books, Chapters and articles accepted for publication

i. Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo. 2019. Mission & Cross-cultural Assimilation: A study of

Samuel George Pinnock in the Yoruba Baptist Missions. Akungba Journal of

Religion

ii. Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo. 2019. The Boko Haram Insurgence in North-Eastern

Nigeria and its Missiological Imperatives for Christians. Journal of the Nigeria

Association of Christian Studies

g. Technical Reports – NIL

h. Creative Writings / Performance – NIL

i. Book Reviews:

- Ajani, Ezekiel (2014). “I am Not Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual

Warfare” Evangelical Missions Quarterly, volume 50 (2) April, 2014: 249-250. F

- Ajani, Ezekiel (2015). “Sent Forth: African Missionary Work in the West”

Evangelical Missions Quarterly, Vol. 50(2) October, 2015. F

- Ajani, Ezekiel (2019). “Reciprocal Missions: Short-term Missions That Serve

Everyone” January-March 2019, volume 55, Issue 1, 2019:57. F

XX. Major conferences attended with reports and papers read

- Biennial Conference of the West African Association of Theological

Institutions (WAATI) at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso

26th-28th July, 2011. Theme: Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa Paper

Presented- Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2011). “The Fate of the Converted in Islam

and Christianity in Relation to Fundamental Human Rights: The Nigerian

Situation”.

- Fourth Practical Theology Seminar at the Baptist College of Theology Lagos,

10th – 11th November, 2011. Theme- Church Planting and Growth

Commissioned Paper- Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo. (2011). “Church Planting and

Growth: Resources, Challenges and Prospects.

- West African Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI), Nigeria Zone Bi-

annual Conference, held at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary,

Ogbomoso. From 28th August- 31st August, 2012. Theme: Theological

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Education and the Challenge of Excellence Title of Paper- Ajani, Ezekiel

Oladapo (2012). “The Establishment of Pentecostal Bible Schools in Nigeria: A

Paradigm Shift towards Theological Education”.

- International Conference on Re-enacting Leadership in Nigeria: the Role and

Place of the Humanities, held at the Religious Studies Department, Obafemi

Awolowo University, Ile-Ife from October 7-10, 2012. Title of Paper: Ajani,

Ezekiel Oladapo, “Religion and Corruption in Nigeria: Disparity between Faith

claims and Praxis.”

- Evangelical Missiological Society Conference (EMS), held at Trinity

International University, Deerfield Illinois on April 13th, 2013. Theme:

Missionary Care & Retention. Title of Paper- Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2013).

Missionary Care and Retention in African Indigenous Missions Agencies: A

focus on Calvary Productions Mission Agency (CAPRO). F

- 10th International Theological Education Conference, held at the Nigerian

Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso from Tuesday 5th – Friday 8th

March, 2013. Paper Presented: Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2013). “Scratching

Where It Itches: The Response of The Mountain of Fire And Miracles

Ministries To Human Sicknesses”.

- Calvin Seminary Theological Conference, held at Calvin Theological Seminary,

Grand Rapids, Michigan. From November 20-21, 2013. Theme: The Missional

Reading of Scripture. F

- Faculty Lecture- January 2014; Held at the Nigerian Baptist Theological

Seminary, Ogbomoso. Paper Presented: Ajani, Ezekiel Oladapo (2014). “A

Theological Understanding of Divine Nudge Towards Conversion in Selected

Worship Narratives in Acts of Apostles and its Missiological Implications”.

January 15th, 2014.

- 11th International Theological Education Conference 2014; Held at the

Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary Ogbomoso, from 11th to 14th, 2014.

Theme: Religion, Justice and Peace. Paper Presented: “The Boko-Haram

Insurgence in Nigeria: A Missiological Response.”

- Evangelical Missiological Society Conference. 2014. Held at the Trinity

Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois. Paper presented: African

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Pentecostal Leadership Roles in Transnationalization and the challenges of

Cultural Assimilation in Europe: The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries

in the Netherlands. F

- Midwest Mission Studies Fellowship. 2014. Held at the Trinity Evangelical

Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois. Saturday November 1st, 2014. F

- Transformational Leadership Studies, October 9-17, Bakke Graduate

University, held at Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California. F

- Midwest Mission Studies Fellowship. 2015. Held at McCormick Theological

Seminary, Chicago, Illinois. Saturday October 31st. Guest paper presenter-

The Mission Understanding and Engagements of The Redeemed Christian

Church of God, Jesus House Chicago. F

- First Joint International Conference, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, and

African Studies Institute, University of Georgia, Atlanta, USA, November 21-

25, 2016. Paper presented- “Transnational Leadership Roles and the

Challenges of Cultural Adaptation Among the Mountain of Fire and Miracles

Ministries in the Netherlands.”

- International Conference on African Pentecostalism (ICAP) June 13-15, 2017

Held at the Redeemers Bible College, Redemption Camp, Lagos. Paper

Presented: Transnational Dynamics & The Challenges of Cultural Adaptability

among the MFM in the Netherlands.

- NABIS Conference 2017- Nigerian Association for Biblical Scholars. Theme:

Biblical Studies & Economic Management in Africa July 4-8, 2017. Held at the

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State. Paper presented: Resource

Development & Management in African Missionary Organizations: A Study of

Calvary Production Ministries (CAPRO)

- NACS Conference 2017- Nigerian Association for Christian Studies. Theme:

The Church Responses to Economic Challenges: Then and Now. Held from

24-27 October, 2017 at Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Jabu, Ikeji-arakeji,

Osun State, Nigeria. Paper presented: Missiological Approaches by the

Church to Economic Recession in Nigeria.

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- One Day National Conference on the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s

Theses and the Reformation Held on Tuesday 7th November, 2017 at The

Redeemed Christian Bible College, Redemption Camp, Mowe, Ogun State,

Nigeria. Paper Presented: Religiosity & National Development in Nigeria:

Critical Points of Disjunction

- Conference on Target setting, Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership

Development Workshop for Decision Makers, led by Cedar Gem

International, Organized by Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, held on

December 18, 2017.

- 15th Annual International Theological Education Conference. Theme: The

Development of Theological Education in Africa: History, Challenges and

Prospects. Held at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso

from 6th-9th March, 2018. Paper presented- Power Distance and Gender

participation in formal Theological Education: A focus on the Nigerian Baptist

Convention Seminaries.

- International Conference on African Pentecostalism (2018). Theme:

Pentecostalism and the Changing Religious Landscape in Africa. Held at the

Faculty of Humanities, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria from June

24-27, 2018. Served as a Plenary Session Speaker. Title of Presentation:

“Transnationalization of African Pentecostalism in Europe: The Mountain of

Fire and Miracles Ministries in the Netherlands.”

- International Conference on African Pentecostalism (2018). Theme:

Pentecostalism and the Changing Religious Landscape in Africa. Held at the

Faculty of Humanities, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria from June

24-27, 2018. Paper presented: African Pentecostals and Media

Appropriations: Reflections on the picturesque Depictions of Evil in the

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries.”

- Guest Speaker: Annual Public Lecture 2018:- Emmanuel Bible College,

Samanda, Ibadan. Topic: The Menace of Boko Haram Insurgence in Northern

Nigeria.

- NACS Conference 2018- Nigerian Association for Christian Studies. Theme:-

Peace and Justice: Panacea to Insecurity in the Church and the Nigerian State.

Held from 29th October- November 1st, 2018 at Redeemers’ University, Ede,

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Osun State, Nigeria. Paper presented: A Missiological Panacea to the

problem of Insecurity poised by the Boko Haram Islamic Insurgence to

Christians in North-Eastern Nigeria.

XXI. Extra-Curricular Activities

a. Service within the university

- Secretary Dept. of Philosophy & Religious Studies- 2017-

till date

- Secretary Plagiarism Committee- Fac. of Humanities Bowen University 2017-

till date

- Secretary Plagiarism Committee Bowen University Iwo- 2017-

till date

- Guest speaker on Academic Motivation Talk, Bowen University, Iwo 2018

- Local Organizing Committee Chairman: Int. Conference on African

Pentecostalism, Bowen University, Iwo

June 2018

- Member Committee on the Development of History for Bowen University,

Iwo –

2018- till

date

- Faculty of Humanities Representative as Cognate member to the Faculty of

Law

2018/2019

b. Service Outside the university

- Pastoral assistant work at Riverside Baptist Church, Ogbomoso

- E.C Member Ogbomoso Goshen Baptist Association

- Drama Consultant/Adviser, Ogbomoso Goshen Baptist Association

- Group Parallel Session Leader 500th Martin Luther’s Commemoration

Conference- 2017

- Secretary Nigerian Christian Scholars Forum- 2018- till

date

c. Personal activities

- Reading

- Driving / Travelling

- Acting Christian Drama and Films

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XXII. Contribution to knowledge (See attached appendix)