Prof. Philomena Njeri Mwaura

Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Academic Qualifications

2023; With Alex Mutua Mbae and Zachariah W. Samita. “The Historical Background and Development of Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement: A Case of Catholic Diocese of Meru.” In International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS) Vol VII Issue IV. May 2023, Pp930-943.
2023; With Fredrick Otieno Amolo and Michael T. Katola; “Towards Religio-Cultural Approach to Ethnic Conflict Peacebuilding: An Appraisal of the Luo-Nandi Ethnic Methods’ Contribution to Community Peace in Africa. In, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS) Vol II Issue II. Pp1041-1052.
2022; “Women, HIV and AIDS in Kenya: Confronting Stigma and Discrimination.” In, Markus Luber SJ (ed.), Gender Specific Risks Concerning HIV and AIDS in Africa: Pastoral Implications. Research Results VOL. 14
2020; ‘Jonathan Bonk: A Humble Servant of God.’ In Journal of the Dictionary of African Christian Biography. Vol 4.
2020; ‘African Feminist Theology: Context, Focus and Sources’. Journal of the Institute of Women’s Studies, University of Nairobi Vol 1 2020.
2015; The Catholic Church and Schools In Kenya: A Historical Perspective on Education for Holistic Development, Part II, International Journal of African Catholicism, Fall 2015, and Vol. 8. (3) (With Beatrice W. Churu)
2014; “The Circle of Concerned African Women “Theologians and their Engagement in Public Theology in Journal of the Center for Women Studies University of Nairobi, Vol.1
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2012, “ Concept of Basic Human Rights in African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa and Jesus is Alive Ministries ”, Journal of World Christianity vol. 5 no. 1 2012, pp 9-42
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2012, “African Christianity and Culture: The Role of Women in the Church”, International Journal of African Catholicism, Winter-www.saintleo/IJAC.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2010, “ Regional Theological Associations and Theological Curriculum Development in East Africa: Challenges and Prospects ”, Missionalia Vol. 38 (2) pp 248-258
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2009, “ Human Identity and the Gospel of Reconciliation, Agenda for Mission Studies and Praxis in the 21st Century: An African Perspective ,” Mission Studies Vol. 26, (1) pp. 17-30.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2009, “ Stigmatization and Discrimination of HIV/AIDS Women in Kenya: A Violation of Human Rights and its Theological Implications, ” Exchange: Journal of Missiological and Ecumenical Research, Vol. 37 No.1, pp35-51.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2007, “ Integrity of Mission in the Light of the Gospel: Bearing Witness of the Spirit among Africa’s Gospel Bearers ”, Mission Studies Vol.24, No.2, pp 189-212.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2006, “The Anthropological Dimension of a Patient’s Treatment: a Response to Prof. Bernard Ugeux.” International Review of Mission Vol. 95 Nos. 376/377 2006 pp36-14.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2005, “ A Spirituality of Resistance and Hope: African Instituted Churches’ Response to Poverty” Orita Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies Vol. XXXVII June and December, 2005 pp 65-83.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2005, “Towards a Theology of Hope from a Holistic Perspective through Interfaith Dialogue: A Challenge for the Church in Africa.” Voices from the Third world Vol. XXVIII (2) December 2005 pp 153-168.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2005, “Proliferation of New Religious Movements in Africa: A Challenge to Ecumenism,” Revitalizing Theological Thinking in Africa: The Ecumenical Movement at a Crossroad. Africa Challenge All Africa Journal of Theology March Vol. (1) pp
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2004 , “Unsung Bearers of the Good News, Journal of African Christian Thought”, Vol. 7 (1) June 2004 pp 38-44.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2004, “Branded vit let vuurgerukt” Her verhaal van Margaret Wanjiru”, Wereld En Zending 33, (4) December, pp 35-49
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2004, “Abortion: A Religious Perspective.” Orisun Journal of Religion and human values,” Vol.2 &3, 2003/2004. Pp 156-182.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2003, “A History of the Akurinu Churches with Particular Reference to the Holy Ghost Church of East Africa,” Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae vol. 29 (2) December. Pp 156-182.

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. 2023; With Alex Mutua Mbae and Zachariah W. Samita. “The Historical Background and Development of Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement: A Case of Catholic Diocese of Meru.” In International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS) Vol VII Issue IV. May 2023, Pp930-943.
  2. 2023; With Fredrick Otieno Amolo and Michael T. Katola; “Towards Religio-Cultural Approach to Ethnic Conflict Peacebuilding: An Appraisal of the Luo-Nandi Ethnic Methods’ Contribution to Community Peace in Africa. In, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS) Vol II Issue II. Pp1041-1052.
  3. 2022; “Women, HIV and AIDS in Kenya: Confronting Stigma and Discrimination.” In, Markus Luber SJ (ed.), Gender Specific Risks Concerning HIV and AIDS in Africa: Pastoral Implications. Research Results VOL. 14
  4. 2020; ‘Jonathan Bonk: A Humble Servant of God.’ In Journal of the Dictionary of African Christian Biography. Vol 4.
  5. 2020; ‘African Feminist Theology: Context, Focus and Sources’. Journal of the Institute of Women’s Studies, University of Nairobi Vol 1 2020.
  6. 2015; The Catholic Church and Schools In Kenya: A Historical Perspective on Education for Holistic Development, Part II, International Journal of African Catholicism, Fall 2015, and Vol. 8. (3) (With Beatrice W. Churu)
  7. 2014; “The Circle of Concerned African Women “Theologians and their Engagement in Public Theology in Journal of the Center for Women Studies University of Nairobi, Vol.1
  8. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2012, “ Concept of Basic Human Rights in African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa and Jesus is Alive Ministries ”, Journal of World Christianity vol. 5 no. 1 2012, pp 9-42
  9. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2012, “African Christianity and Culture: The Role of Women in the Church”, International Journal of African Catholicism, Winter-www.saintleo/IJAC.
  10. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2010, “ Regional Theological Associations and Theological Curriculum Development in East Africa: Challenges and Prospects ”, Missionalia Vol. 38 (2) pp 248-258
  11. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2009, “ Human Identity and the Gospel of Reconciliation, Agenda for Mission Studies and Praxis in the 21st Century: An African Perspective ,” Mission Studies Vol. 26, (1) pp. 17-30.
  12. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2009, “ Stigmatization and Discrimination of HIV/AIDS Women in Kenya: A Violation of Human Rights and its Theological Implications, ” Exchange: Journal of Missiological and Ecumenical Research, Vol. 37 No.1, pp35-51.
  13. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2007, “ Integrity of Mission in the Light of the Gospel: Bearing Witness of the Spirit among Africa’s Gospel Bearers ”, Mission Studies Vol.24, No.2, pp 189-212.
  14. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2006, “The Anthropological Dimension of a Patient’s Treatment: a Response to Prof. Bernard Ugeux.” International Review of Mission Vol. 95 Nos. 376/377 2006 pp36-14.
  15. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2005, “ A Spirituality of Resistance and Hope: African Instituted Churches’ Response to Poverty” Orita Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies Vol. XXXVII June and December, 2005 pp 65-83.
  16. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2005, “Towards a Theology of Hope from a Holistic Perspective through Interfaith Dialogue: A Challenge for the Church in Africa.” Voices from the Third world Vol. XXVIII (2) December 2005 pp 153-168.
  17. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2005, “Proliferation of New Religious Movements in Africa: A Challenge to Ecumenism,” Revitalizing Theological Thinking in Africa: The Ecumenical Movement at a Crossroad. Africa Challenge All Africa Journal of Theology March Vol. (1) pp
  18. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2004 , “Unsung Bearers of the Good News, Journal of African Christian Thought”, Vol. 7 (1) June 2004 pp 38-44.
  19. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2004, “Branded vit let vuurgerukt” Her verhaal van Margaret Wanjiru”, Wereld En Zending 33, (4) December, pp 35-49
  20. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2004, “Abortion: A Religious Perspective.” Orisun Journal of Religion and human values,” Vol.2 &3, 2003/2004. Pp 156-182.
  21. Philomena Njeri Mwaura, 2003, “A History of the Akurinu Churches with Particular Reference to the Holy Ghost Church of East Africa,” Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae vol. 29 (2) December. Pp 156-182.

Books

2018 (ongoing) Religion, Spirituality and Power in Kenya and Uganda.
2016; Patterns of Urban Christianity in East Africa, Nairobi: Acton Publishers (Ed with Steven O’Malley).
Philomena N. Mwaura, T. M. Hinga, A. Kubai and H. Ayanga (eds) 2008. HIV/AIDS, Women and Religion in Africa: Ethical and Theological Responses, Pietermaritzburg: Cluster Publications. ISBN 978 1875053 698
Philomena N. Mwaura and Nahashon W. Ndung’u (eds.) 2005Challenges and Prospects for the Church in Africa in the 21st Century. Nairobi; Pauline’s Publishing house. ISBN 9966081046
Philomena N. Mwaura and Lilian D. Chirairo (eds.) 2005,Theology in the Context of Globalization: African Women’s Response. Nairobi, EATWOT. ISBN 9789966981653