Rev. Dr. John Peter Bwire

Academic Qualifications

Refereed Journal Articles

1. Bwire, P. J. ., Ngari, J. G. ., & Gitome , J. (2025). Adoption of Online Church Services and Participation by Kenya Anglican Youth Organization in Cathedral Deanery, Thika Diocese, Kiambu County, Kenya. African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research , 9 (2), 178–202. https://doi.org/10.71064/spu.amjr.9.2.322 Published Jan 20, 2025 https://doi.org/10.71064/spu.amjr.9.2.322 . PDF , Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research
2. Bwire, P. J. (2025). Debunking and Demystifying Mental Health in the Context of African World View Today. African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research , 9 (2), 159–177. https://doi.org/10.71064/spu.amjr.9.2.321 Bottom of Form Published Jan 20, 2025 https://doi.org/10.71064/spu.amjr.9.2.321 . PDF Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research
3. Bwire.J.P. (2024). Covid-19 Pandemic and the Church in Kenya in the Context of Modern Information Communication Technology in “African multidisciplinary journal of research. A journal for creating dialogue from scholars and researchers. Vol.8.Issue II
4. Ssekasiko, W., & Bwire, J. P. (2023).The mixed marriages and their effect on Christian-Muslim relations in Bulo Sub-County, Uganda. Journal of philosophy and religion, 2(1), 144-150. https://doi.org/10.51317/jpr.v2i1.404
5. Kathambi, F., Gitome, J., & Bwire, J. P. (2022). Use of social media for evangelisation: A case of full gospel churches of Kenya (FGCK) Meru, Kenya. Journal of pastoral and practical theology, 1(1), 25-34. https://doi.org/10.51317/jppt.v1i1.268
6. Polygamy and violence of gender rights in the kenya society; historical reflections on kenyan constitution ” in African Multidisciplinary journal of research, Volume Six, Issue 1 2021
7. Bwire, J. Peter. The Mission of the Church in Fighting Devolved Corruption in Kenya: Historicity, Milestones and Emerging Challenges in July 2019 Issue - Volume 4, Issue I African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research
8. John Peter Bwire, 2019 “Emergence of religious radicalism and violent extremism: Historical roots and contemporary trends in Kenya with a focus on Al Shabaab”
9. ” in African Multidisciplinary journal of research, Vol.4 No1, 2019
10. John Peter Bwire, 2019 “Improving Learning Outcomes and Quality through ICT in University Distance Education” in African Multidisciplinary journal of research, Vol.1 No3, 2018
11. John Peter Bwire, 2018, An Analysis of world view and negative ethnicity, its implications on Kenyan Politics, Based on Richard Niebuhr’s Five Paradigms on Culture, in Pac University Journal of Arts and social sciences Vol. 2 No. 1
12. John Peter Bwire. 2016 Mainstreaming, Women Roles and Challenges for Church Growth in Africa in African Multidisciplinary journal of research, Vol.1 No2, 2016. ISSN-2518-2986
13. John Peter Bwire, 2015, “Mainstreaming and revitalizing women groups in Agribusiness in rural Kenya through Microfinance, in Pac University Journal of Arts and social sciences Vol. 1 No. 1

Book Chapters

1. Bwire, J.P. 2020. Gender Equity through Microfinance in Islamic Family Law: Cultural and Socio-economic challenges in Kamukunji Constituency, Kenya . LAP Lambert, Academic publishers
2. 2012, June, John Peter Bwire. “Sufi Islam and Militia links between Kenya and Somalia” can be accessed on the internet through: john peter Bwire or Amazon.books. Lambeth Publishers
3. 2012, John Peter Bwire “Divergence and convergence in the Quran and Kenya constitution on gender Equity and Human rights. The international symposium on Quran and contemporary issues 4 th -5 th June, 2011, published by Iran Embassy/Nairobi University
4. John Peter Bwire. How to practice Biblical Equity in the Society, in “the quest for gender equity in leadership: Biblical teachings on gender equity and illustrations for transformation in Africa.”Edited by KeumJu jewel Hyun &Diphus C. Chemorion, WIPF & STOCK, Eugene, Oregon, 2016

Conference Papers

1. John Peter Bwire. 2022. Information Literacy For Life Long Learning: Shortfalls In Teaching And Learning In Online Education, Published by Kenyatta University.
2. 2012, John Peter Bwire “Divergence and convergence in the Quran and Kenya constitution on gender Equity and Human rights. The international symposium on Quran and contemporary issues 4th -5th June, 2011, published by Iran Embassy/Nairobi University
3. 7 th -10 th April 2024: PROCMURA workshop on FoRB Workshop, in Mombasa, Kenya at the Milele Beach Resort
4. 1 st -4 th July, 2019. Participated in training on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FORB) organized by PROCMURA and Danish Mission Council Development Department
5. 18 TH June, 2019. Department of Philosophy and Religious studies Postgraduate seminar
6. 2018: Date: May 31 – June 3, 2018, BIBLICAL EQUITY CONFERENCE “New Voices: Sparking a Flame for Biblical Equity in Africa “Arise, shine, your light has come!” Isa 60:1 An International Conference and Training on Biblical Equity Venue: Brackenhurst Conference Center, Limuru, Kenya
7. 4 th , Jan, 2018, Capacity Building seminar for staff mentors. By Kenyatta University Directorate ofCareer development and mentoring programme, at BSSC RM 142
8. 28 th June 2008; Attended a conference; title; contested space; conflict, Religion and Politics in Africa, at SPU
9. 12 th Thursday Jan, 2006; Attended a conference; title; Sharia Debates Research Project, organized by St. Paul’s and Volkswagen foundation & Bayreuth Universities, St. Julians. Limuru
10. 23 rd August 2006; attended a Regional Conference on Islam in Eastern Africa; Theme; Islam’s Encounter with the challenges of the 21 st Century; sponsors were; Kenyatta University , Tangaza College, Iranian Cultural Centre, NCCK, PROCMURA, AACC
11. 6TH FEBRUARY 2025 : Retracing and Interrogating the Footsteps of Persian Culture and Civilization on East African Communities, On “The Origin, Spread and Impact of Sufi Islam in Africa” UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI TOWERS, 4TH FLOOR, LT 405
12. 30th, June, 2022. TITLE: The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Church in Kenya in the Context of Modern Technology. Held on 30th June 2022, St. Paul’s University, Machakos Campus, the second international conference, 2022.
13. 17 TH /1/2022. Presented a paper on “Dialogue In Christian-Muslim Relations: Challenges And Opportunities” PROCMURA, Arusha Tanzania.
14. 1 ST /12/202. Presented the key note address as the quest of honor in a Youth symposium organized by PROCMURA, on “preventing and combating religious intolerance in learning institutions”.
15. October 4th – 7 October 2021 , “The role of Gender Equity in management of conflicts among major stakeholders in university education” presented at St. Paul’s University, Limuru, Kenya during the Commissioning of the Joshua and Timothy School of Theology and Ultimate Celebration of Wholesome Education
16. October 2021. 4 th -7 th “Leadership Conflicts between University Management and Lecturers Union (Uasu) and Its Implications on University Quality Education” A paper in the symposium at St. Paul’s University on “The Quest for Biblical Servant Leadership: Insights from the Global Church. Theme Verse: "Do you understand what I have done for you?" (Jn. 13:12b
17. (2021), 6th – 7th October 2021 , Information literacy for lifelong learning: shortfalls in teaching and learning in online education” A Paper presented in Virtual 7th International Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning, THE KU OCTOBER EDUCATION CONFERENCE
18. 19 th -23 rd , September, 2021. Presented a Key note address as the main speaker, at the Youth symposium on “preventing and combating religious intolerance in learning institutions, in EAST AFRICA”, organized by PROGRAMME FOR CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM RELATIONS IN AFRICA (PROCMURA), at YWCA, Nairobi.
19. 2017 22-25 of May 2017,CCT Bishops’ Conference, ‘Radicalization of youths’ Bagamoyo Tanzania,
20. 31 st -3 rd August 2016, The impact of youth integral mentorship program for holistic capacity building: a case for Kenyatta University” A Paper presented to IASYM Africa conference 2016 youth Ministry in Africa, Nairobi, Kenya,
21. 22 nd to 25 th August 2016, “The Place and Quality Education of Parallel Programmes in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Case for Kenyatta and St. Paul’s Universities.” A Paper Presented At the 1 st Biennial Conference on the State Of Higher Education in Kenya, in collaboration with commission for University education, On the Theme , “Status of Higher Education in Kenya & SASA, 2016 4 th Conference” Kenyatta University.
22. 29 th -30 th October 2015, Mainstreaming the role of women for balanced Church Growth and development, Presented during the 2 nd Integral mission Conference, St. Paul’s University
23. October 2015, An analysis of the roots of radicalization in Islam. Presented to Consolata Institute of Philosophy, Karen
24. 20 th September, 2014, Religious extremism and radicalization: A paper presented at PROCMURA conference
25. 28 th -30 th May 2014, Polygamy and women rights in the Kenya constitution; Future implications of Marriage Act 2014 on Family institution: A paper presented to post colonial theology conference, at St Paul’s University
26. 2013, 1 st -7 th July, TITLE: the Aga khan foundation: the spiritual and economic outreach reforms of Sir Eboo Pirbhai in Ismailia community, Kenya. At St. Julian's retreat centre
27. 2013, August, Title: the influence of self-esteem upon the youth in the church: a case study of Namboboto ACK and St. Paul’s University Chapel., at AACC, AITIEA
28. 2012, 1 st -3 rd August, Presented a paper on Gender based violence in Islamic family law: in Kenyatta University
29. 2011, 6 th -10 th August, Presented a paper on 7 th Annual international Conference, on Knowledge creation and dissemination for the realization of millennium Development Goals
30. 20112 1 st -23 rd Sep., Presented a paper on 6 th international Conference: research Expo, on the theme “Transformative research for sustainable Development, Njoro University, ARC Hotel Njoro Campus”
31. May 24 th -26 th 2011, Presented a paper on international Conference on “the idea of an African University” the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, May 2010.Presented a paper on; A multi-Party Democracy Mainstreaming of the Torah in developing Biblical Hermeneutics in Africa; A case study of the Post-election Violence 2008 in Kenya.. At SPU
32. 20 th March 2010; On The theme: Kadhi Courts in Kenya; Differing Perspectives. Title Paper; Political & Gender Perspectives in Kadhi Courts in Kenya. Nairobi University