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Name

Dr. Cnristopher Naseri Naseri

Department

Religious and Cultural Studies

Designation

Senior Lecturer

Email

[email protected]

About Dr. Cnristopher Naseri Naseri

Dr. Christopher Naseri is a seasoned academic and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies University of Calabar, Calabar. He obtained his Bachelor of Philosophy degree (B.Phil) in1992, Bachelor of Divinity (B.D) in 1997, Masters in Sacred Theology (S.T.L., Biblical Studies) in 2006, and Doctor of Sacred Theology (Ph.D/ S.T.D, Biblical Studies) in 2009 all from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome, Italy. He has a Certificate in Journalism (1992), a Certificate for the Study of German Language (2005), and a Certificate for the Study of Italian Language (2003). He joined the services of the University of Calabar in 2012 as Lecturer I in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies and since joining the University, he has been teaching, mentoring and contributing to the graduation of students in the University at all levels. He has successfully supervised and co-supervised students at the MA and Ph.D levels. His major research areas include New Testament Exegesis, Biblical Languages: Greek and Hebrew, the Bible and Ecology, the Bible and Cultures, and Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments. Others include the Old Testament, Migration and the Bible, Christian Theology, and Christian Ethics. His current research project is on ‘The Biblical Perspectives on Migration and the Prospects for the Internally Displaced Persons of Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria’. Dr. Christopher Naseri has served as Secretary to the Departmental Postgraduate Board (2013-2017), and since 2017, has been the Departmental Postgraduate Board Chairman. He has attended many conferences organized by Professional Bodies both nationally and internationally. He is a member of the following professional bodies: Society of Biblical Literature, Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria, Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN), Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS), Catholic Biblical Association of America (CBA), and Research International Network (RIN). He has published a book and numerous articles in renowned journals.

S/N Qualification School Atttended Started Finished
West African Examination Council CertificateImmaculate Conception Seminary Mfamosing19821987
Ph.D in Biblical StudiesPontifical Urban University Rome,20032009
S/N Publication
Naseri, Christopher, “Elements of Economic Management in Jesus’ Instruction: ‘Gather up the Leftover Fragments that Nothing May be Lost’ (John 6:12)”, Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 7.1 (2019): 31-41.
Naseri, Christopher, “Adolescent Assertiveness and Parental Responses: The Model of Luke 2:41-52”, International Journal of Integrative Humanism 10.2,2 (2018): 62-68.
Naseri, Christopher, “Christian Perspective to Reconciliation in Luke 15:25-32”, European Scientific Journal 14.35 (2018): 67-83.
Naseri, Christopher. “Power and Violence in Matthew 2:16 and the Contemporary Nigerian Political Climates”. Engendering Peace or Violence in Nigeria: A Trajectory of Contextual Biblical Hermeneutics. Ed. Vincent G. Nyoyoko. Uyo: Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies, South-South Zone (2018): 12-35.
Naseri, Christopher. “The Holy Spirit, Promise, Power and Mission in Acts 1”. The Holy Spirit and Charisms in the Bible: Acts of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN). Ed. Bernard Ukwuegbu, Mary-Jerome Obiorah, Anthony Ewherido, Joseph Mamman. Port Harcourt: CABAN, (2018): 166-183.
Naseri, Christopher, Patrick Bassey, Oluwafemi Owolo, “Biblical Paradigms for the Sustainable Use and Management of Natural Resources in Nigeria: Interpreting John 6:1-15 from an Eco-Theological Perspective”. International Journal of African Catholicism 9.1 (2017): 166-189.
Naseri, Christopher. “Appreciating Recent Scholarly Interpretations of 1 Corinthians 15:8”. International Journal of African Catholicism 9.1 (2017): 130-146.
Naseri, Christopher. “Understanding the Anarthrous Predicate υἰὸς θεοῦ ‘Son of God’ in Mark 15:39”. European Journal of Social Sciences Studies 2.7 (2017): 174-185.
Naseri, Christopher. “Reading Luke 15:11-32 as the Parable of Mercy and Compassion”. Mercy and Justice in the Bible: Acts of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN). Ed. Bernard Ukwuegbu, Mary-Jerome Obiorah, Anthony Ewherido, Joseph Mamman. Port Harcourt: CABAN, 2017, 142-159.
Naseri, Christopher. “The Rule of Law as Condition for Sustainable Development: A Reflection on 1 Peter 2:13-17”. Koinonia 7.6 (2017): 1-18.
Naseri, Christopher. “Petrine Christians as Strangers and the Globalization of Christianity: A Study of 1 Peter 1:1; 1:17; 2:9; and 2:11”. Nigerian Journal of Theology 31 (2017): 77-95.
Naseri, Christopher. “Challenges of Bible/Liturgical Translations in the Efik Language Group”. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 8.3 (2016): 67-82.
Naseri, Christopher. “Christian Identity in the First Letter of Peter: An Exegesis of 1 Peter 2:11”. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences 6.10 (2016): 114-120.
Naseri, Christopher, Gilbert Alaribe. “Scholarly Interpretations of the Centurion’s Statement in Mark 15:39”. Social Forum: Journal of National Association of Social Educators 12.9 (2016): 156-164.
Naseri, Christopher. “The ‘Elect’ as ‘Resident Aliens’ and ‘Sojourners’ in 1 Peter 2:11”. Consecration and Vows in the Bible: Acts of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN). Ed. Bernard Ukwuegbu, Mary-Jerome Obiorah, Anthony Ewherido, Vincent Nyoyoko and Cletus Gotan. Port Harcourt: CABAN, (2016) 285-302.
Naseri, Christopher. “The ‘Elect’ as ‘Resident Aliens’ and ‘Sojourners’ in 1 Peter 2:11”. Consecration and Vows in the Bible: Acts of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN). Ed. Bernard Ukwuegbu, Mary-Jerome Obiorah, Anthony Ewherido, Vincent Nyoyoko and Cletus Gotan. Port Harcourt: CABAN (2016): 285-302.
Naseri, Christopher Naseri-Mutiti. “The Encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan Woman in John 4:1-42: A Model for Christian Ecumenical Dialogue.” The Church in Nigeria and Ecumenical Question. Ed. Luke E. Ijezie, Stephen Audu and Agnes L. Acha, Lagos: Cathan Publication, 2015, 170-195.
Naseri, Christopher Naseri-Mutiti. “Religion and Terrorism: Identifying the Relationship.” Contemporary Journal of Arts and Science 1.2 (2015): 72-80.
Naseri, Christopher Naseri-Mutiti. “Jews have no Dealings with Samaritans: A Study of Relations between Jews and Samaritans at the Time of Jesus Christ.” LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research 11.2 (2014): 75-88.
Naseri, Christopher. “Literal Sense of Scripture and the Trend of Biblical Preaching: A Quest for Convergence”. International Journal of Theology and Reformed Tradition 6 (2014): 1-15.
Naseri, Christopher Naseri-Mutiti. “The Church, Parents and Teachers as Moral Educators of Children.” Koinonia 6.4 (2014): 41-54.
Naseri, Christopher Naseri-Mutiti. “Jesus as the Son of Man in the Gospels: An Interpretation.” American Journal of Social Issues and Humanities 3.4 (2013): 189-199.
Naseri, Christopher Naseri-Mutiti. “The Son of Man and His Mission to Save in Luke 19:10.” International Journal of Religion and Theology 2.1 (2013): 93-106.
Naseri, Christopher Naseri-Mutiti. “The Purpose of the Gospels and Its Implication for Contemporary Preachers/Interpreters.” American Journal of Social Issues and Humanities 3.3 (2013): 103-118.
Naseri, Naseri-Mutiti. “The Story of Zacchaeus: Vindication or Conversion? (Luke 19:1-10).” Nigerian Journal of Theology 26 (2012): 1-20.
Naseri, Christopher. The Entry into Jerusalem According to the Gospel of Luke: A Critical and Historical Re-Examination. Verlag: Hamburg, 2011.
Naseri, Naseri-Mutiti. “The Four OT Women in Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus.” Koinonia 5.2 (2011): 1-22.
Naseri, Naseri-Mutiti. “Discipleship in Luke 19:28-40: A Challenge to Contemporary Christians.” Koinonia 4.2 (2010): 1-20.

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S/N Conference Description Started Finished
1. International Conference on “The 40th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council Decree on Mission Ad Gentes.” Venue: Pontifical Urban University Rome, Italy. The Spread of Christianity in the World and the Role the Church plays in this spread2006-03-092006-03-11
2. International Conference on “The Bible among Cultures; Hermeneutics and Communication.” Venue: Pontifical Urban University, Rome, Italy.On the relationship between the Bible and Cultures2007-05-102007-05-11
3. International Conference on “Listening from Africa: Her Context, Her Hope, and Her Potentials.” Venue: Pontifical Urban University, Rome, Italyhe Context hope and potentials of Africa and the role Religion can play in harnessing the resources Africa represents2012-05-142012-05-16
4. 29th Annual Theological Conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) on “The Church in Nigeria and Ecumenical Question.” Venue: Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.The attitude of the Church towards healing the division that exists among Christian Churches2014-04-222014-04-25
5. First International Conference of Researchers International Network on “Perspectives in Religion, Terrorism and Development.” Venue: International Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar, NigeriaThe relationship between religion and terrorism and the implications of both for Development2014-10-132014-10-16
6. International Conference of the Society for Research and Academic Excellence, University of Nigeria Nsukka on “Repositioning Research in Arts and Social Sciences.” Venue: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NigeriaSurveying Researches in the Arts and exploring the contributions of the to the Academic world 2015-02-162015-02-18
7. The 2015 Nida School of Translation Studies, Society of Biblical Literature, on “Leading Edges in Translation: World Literature and Performativity,” Venue: San Pellegrino University Foundation Campus, Missano ItalyThe effect of literary works on reality. Understanding written works in terms existential experience2015-05-182015-05-29
The 8th Annual Conference of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN) on “Consecration and Vows in the Bible”. Venue: Cardinal Ekandem Pastoral Centre, Ikot Ekepene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Date: October 27-30, 2015.The Biblical Concepts of Consecration and Vows2015-10-272015-10-30
9. 31st Annual Theological Conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) on “Theology and Ecological Issues”. Venue: Bishop Nwedo Pastoral Centre, Umuohia, Abia State, Nigeria.Theological inputs on the theme of ecology2016-03-292016-04-01
11. 29th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS) on “Biblical Studies and Sustainable Development in Africa”. Venue: Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria. Date: July 5-8, 2016.Perspectives of biblical studies on Development and sustainability of Development in Africa2016-07-052016-07-08
12. The 9th Annual Conference of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN) on “Mercy and Justice in the Bible”. Venue: Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The conference explores the notion of God's mercy and Justice, and the interaction between the two concepts in the bible2016-10-252016-10-28
14. 30th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS) on “Biblical Studies and Economic Management in Africa”. Venue: Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria. Exploration of biblical incentives to improving the management of the African economy2017-07-042017-07-08
15. The 10th Annual Conference of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN) on “The Holy Spirit and Charisms in the Bible”. Venue: Bishop Moynach Hall, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Calabar. Date: October 24-27, 2017.The Conference explores the notion of Holy Spirit and Charisms in the Bible especially in the context of how the two are understood and experienced today especially in Nigeria2017-10-242017-10-27