CURRICULUM VITAE

1.   Education:

2013-2014 University of South Africa (Master of Education (Sp Curriculum Design)

2011 University of Dar es Salaam (Postgraduate Diploma in Education)

2009-2011 University of South Africa Ph.D (Old Testament Interpretation)

2005-2006 University of Botswana (MA Degree in Theology and Religious Studies)

1998-2003 University of Eastern Africa Baraton (BA single major, Theology)

2.   Work Experience:

2012-Present, Director of External Linkages and Extension Services

·    Initiating institutional collaborations for academic purposes

·    Liaison to University of Arusha campuses

·    Member of University of Arusha Senate

·    Member of Deans and Directors Meeting

·    Member of Finance Committee

2012-Present, Doctor of Ministry Student Advisor, Andrews University

·    Support the development and preparation of the project proposal by ascertaining that the project proposal is the finalized form required in GSEM790 DMin Project Proposal.

·    Assure that the outline of the proposal embraces all essential components of a DMin project—see the Proposal Sample and the Proposal Rubric on the DMin website.

·    Follow up on each submission with an electronic copy of the submission, tracking recommended content changes.

·    Provide counsel with respect to methodology and resources for the project.

·     Monitor each stage of the project to ensure professional relevance and academic discipline according to the standards of doctoral study at Andrews University.

·    Provide feedback on appropriate components of data gathering, analysis, and                      evaluation.

University Standards for Written Work. The advisor is not to do the work of the participant. He/she

is to ask the participant to revise or edit when appropriate, and may insist that the participant hire the services of an editor when excessive editing problems exist.

·    See that the candidate confines the written project to the appropriate length.

2012-Present, MA Student Advisor, Adventist University of Africa

·    Provide guidance on developing the foundation of the project (topic, statement of the problem, purpose of the study, methodology etc.)

·    Give regular and timely feedback throughout the writing process

·    Prepare the student for defense and give him or her corrections required by the defense panel

2012-Present, Visiting Professor, Andrews University

·    Conducted research and published book and papers

·    Initiated collaboration between University of Arusha and Andrews University

·    Attended seminary faculty meetings

·    Presented papers

2011-Present: Lecturer, Graduate School, University of Arusha

·    Teaching

·    Attending meetings

·    Engaging in research

2007-Present: Lecturer, Dept of Theology, University of Arusha.

·    Preparing Lessons (Schemes of work, Lesson plans, notes ets)

·    Delivering Lectures (Use of multimedia is encouraged)

·    Marking (Exams, take homes etc)

·    Teaching and Supervising Research

·    Attending Department meetings

·    Attending Faculty meetings

·    Conducting Research

·    Offering professional consultancy

·    Presenting scholarly papers in conferences

·    Writing and publishing academic work

2007-2010 : Director, Office of Research, Information and Publication.

·    Identification of conferences and coordination of faculty participation,

·    Promotion of research activities and services

·    Conducting Research Seminars to Students

·    Supervising Undergraduate  Dissertations

2007-Associate Chaplain, University of Arusha.
          Responsibilities includes, providing spiritual leadership and counsel to the church and the University. Coordination of religious affairs within the University. In consultation with the Vice Chancellor prepare a spiritual master plan. With the assistance of the elders, plan and lead out all spiritual services of the church among other duties.

2006- Research Assistant,  TRS, University of Botswana.

Research Name: DITUMELO Project on HIV & AIDS. Responsibilities: Assist K. Jensen, Dr Leslie Nthoi and Dr Fidelis Nkomazana with data collection and analysis, into the computer, and the use of content analysis through theological perspectives. Special Skills used: Coding data with GPS electronic device

2006- Research fellow  with Prof B. Chilisa on UB-University of Pennsylvania Partnership for Capacity Building and Infrastructure Development in HIV and AIDS Prevention research. Special skills in used; the use of online databases and review of journals and books.

2005-2006-Ressearch Assistant for Prof B. Chilisa, on Myths on HIV & AIDS and its Impact on Education in Southern Africa. Special skills used; Use of Online databases and review of journals and books

2004-2005- Chaplain, Nyansincha Secondary School

2000…2006 Book salesperson (I sell Christian and health books. I have done this in several countries such as Norway, Botswana and Tanzania. I therefore have an advanced communication skill).

3.   Other Assignments outside University of Arusha:

2011-Present: ECD Biblical Research Institute Committee Member (General Conference)

2008-2009 Tengeru Community Development Training Institute (Tengeru-CDTI)

Marking research projects for Advanced Diploma in Gender Development, Community Development and Project Management Development.  Duties includes writing recommendations to affect policy on research methods also to initialize the inter-institutional collaborations in research enterprise

1995- Present, Seventh Day Adventist Preacher

4.    Areas of Expertise

•       Biblical Interpretation

•       Contextualization

•       Curriculum studies

•       Research Designs

5.   Honors and Awards:

2012   Sabbatical Leave Scholarship in USA, University of Arusha, Tanzania.

2009   Full Scholarship for Ph.D.  in Biblical Interpretation, University of South Africa,

           Pretoria, South Africa.

2008   Outstanding Alumnus Award in the area of Academics, Faculty of Humanities,

            University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana.       

2007   National Institute of Health (NIH) Capacity Building Grant with Prof B. Chillisa

            as principal Investigator.

2005  UNDP (Botswana and South Africa) Graduate Research Award for dissertation                      Work on HIV/AIDS, Gaborone, Botswana.

  2004  Best Book Seller Award, Norskboforlarg Student Program, Oslo, Norway.

2003  Best Preacher Award, Class 2003 Graduation, University of Arusha, Tanzania

6.   Membership in Professional Organizations

·    Adventist Theological Society(ATS), Since 2009

·    Old Testament Society of South Africa (OTSSA), Since 2010

Teaching History, University of Arusha:

7.   Lecturing History (2007-2012)

S/N	Course Code	Name of the Course
1.	RELT 222	Homiletics I
2.	RELT 223	Homiletics II
3.	RELT 315	Major Research Method I
4.	RELT 316	Major Research Methods II
5.	RELT 230	African Traditional Religions
6.	RELT 255	Christian Ethics
7.	RELT 280	History of Christian Church in Africa
8.	RELT 218	Advanced Comparative Religions
10.	RELT 334	African Theological Thought
11.	RELT 280	Philosophy of Religion
12.	GSUA118	HIV/AIDS and Religion
13	GSUA 119	Christian Beliefs
14	RELT 307	Public and Personal Evangelism
15	RELT 314	History of Christian Church I
16	RELT 315	History of Christian Church II
17	RELT 233	Sociology of Religion
18	RELB 315	Biblical Hermeneutics
19	RELT 226	History of SDA Church
20	REPRE 600	Christian Philosophy and Belief (Graduate Course)

Graduate Student Supervision on Progress

Sophia Msofe, "The relationship between leadership and academic performance in selected Government Primary Schools in Tanzania. A Case Study of Arusha Municipality". MA Ed, Thesis, University of Arusha, 2013

Leopold Mao, "An Exploration Of The Relationship Between Teacher’s Motivation And Student’s Performance: A Case Study Of Selected Secondary Schools In Meru District”. MA Ed Thesis, University of Arusha, 2013.

John Maganga, "Analysis Of Leadership Styles In Relation To Academic Performance In Ward Secondary Schools [2008-2012]. A Case Study In Arusha Municipality. MA Ed Thesis, University of Arusha," 2013

Amini Mbwambo,"The Use Of Cell Phones And Text Messaging In The Lecture Halls: A Case Study Of University Of Arusha Students." MA Ed Thesis, University of Arusha, 2013.

David Justin, "Analysis of Curriculum Change in Relation to Academic Performance: A Case Study in Selected Schools in Arusha." MA Ed Thesis, University of Arusha, 2013.

Graduate Supervision Completed

Abel Lusega, "A Contextual Approach of Reaching the Ruguru People of Morogoro, Tanzania: A Biblical- Cultural Perspective. MA Pastoral Ministry, Adventist University of of Africa, 2013.

Switta Elias Stevens, "A Program For Maintaining Spirituality In The Seventh-Day Adventist Secondary Schools In Mara Conference
Tanzania Union Mission. MA Pastoral Ministry, Adventist University of Africa, 2013.

M’mubuu, Douglas Gitonga, "A Strategy Of Establishing Accountable And Committed Leadership In Riruta Seventh-Day Adventist Church, District, Central Kenya Conference MA Leadership, Adventist University of Africa, 2013.

Morgen, Takaindisa, "A Strategy For Improving Stewardship in Marondera, Zimbabwe." MA Leadership, Adventist University of Africa, 2013.

Peter Ndeto, "A Strategy To Develop A Model Leadership In Central Kenya Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventist Church." MA Leadership, Adventist University of Africa, 2013.

8.   Curriculum Development and Transformation Projects:

2008-Led the process of revising the University of Arusha Theological and Religious Curriculum. This process ushered new courses namely, History of SDA Church in Tanzania and HIV/AIDS Hermeneutics, HIV and Religion, Africa Theological Thought, Issues in Ecumenism, and New Religious Movements in Africa

9. Publications

'Cakes, Rape and Power Games: A Feminist Reading of the Story of Tamar. (1 Samuel 13:1-19). BOLESWA Journal of Theology Religion and Philosophy, Vol 1. Issue 2, 2006 pp 62-74)

 “Tswana Religion.” Encyclopedia of African Religion. Edited by Molefi Kete Asante and Ama Mazama. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, 2008.

“To keep a Holy Distance or Not—Contested Old Testament Debate Between Healing Ministries and ARV  Treatment,  General Education Journal, Vol 1, 2012.

"Church Response in HIV/AIDS Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa: Issues and Alternatives: A Case Study from Gaborone,  General Education Journal,  Vol 2, 2013.

"HIV/AIDS and the Bible in Tanzania: A Contextual Re-reading of 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33" Edited by. Joachim Kugler, Lovemore Togarasei and Ezra Chitando in BIAS Series, Bemberg: Bemberg University Press

Review of Barry L. Callen, Beneath the Surface: Reclaiming the Old Testament for Today’s Christian, AUSS 50, 2 (2012), 309-311.

Review of Sefan Hoschelle, Christian Remnant—African Folk Church: Seventh-Day  Adventism in Tanzania 1903-1980, AUSS 50, 2 (2012), 313-316.

Review  of  Skreslet,  Stanley  H..  Comprehending  Mission:  The  Questions,  Methods, Themes, Problems and Prospects of Missiology. JAMS 2012 (Forthcoming)

Forthcoming Journal articles

“John 9 and the Art of Biblical Narrative: A Reading in Southern African Perspective (Journal of Adventist Theological Society, 2012)

Thesis and Dissertation

“The Analysis of Clergy Views on Human Sexuality and HIV & AIDS Prevention: a Case Study of Mainline Churches in Gaborone.” (MA dissertation-University of Botswana, 2006)

“Re-reading  2  Samuel  13-14  in  Tanzanian  Contexts:  Towards  an  HIV/AIDS  Biblical  Hermeneutics” (Doctor of Theology thesis, UNISA, 2011)

10.  Selected Public Presentations:

“The Tale of the Prodigal Sons in the Context of Righteousness by Faith.” A sermon presented at Motswedi

Community Junior Secondary School, 5th August 2006.

“Tamar‟s Desperate Cry: An Exposition of 2 Samuel 13:1-22” (discussed issues of gender based violence in

era of HIV & AIDS). A sermon presented at Gaborone West SDA Church, 6th May 2006.

“When the Saints will be Shocked: Featuring the role of Social Responsibility and its eschatological

impact.” A sermon presented in Mogoditshane Hall, Gaborone, 11th March 2006.

“This Week with God: On Having a Personal and Intimate Relationship with God.” A series of Revival

sermons presented at University of Arusha Tanzania, 8-14th May 2004.

“There is hope above everything when my people will pray” (discussed on the role of prayer as connected to

success). A sermon presented at University of Arusha, Tanzania, 1st January 2004.

“The Canaanite Woman.”(Discussed on the role of perseverance in faith to get what we need from God. A

sermon presented at MUKIDOMA Academy, Arusha Tanzania, on 10th October 2003.

Workshops Facilitated

“The Tanzania Training of Trainers Workshop on Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in Theological Programs,”

Arusha, 21-27 September 2008.

11. Workshops and Conferences Attended:

Participant, “Doctor of Ministry: A Journey of Transformation” Lincoln Hall, Andrews University,

September 27-28, 2012.

Participant, “Faculty Institute,” Buller Hall, Andrews University, August 16-17, 2012

Participant, “Ellen White Issues Symposium,” Seminary Chapel, Andrews University, March 26, 2012

Participant, “Ditumelo Project National Consultation for Church Leaders.”  A meeting sponsored by BONASO in collaboration with Theology and Religious Studies department. UB Library Auditorium, 17th March 2006.

Participant, “The Role of Media in Era of HIV & AIDS in Southern Africa.” Mass Media Complex, Gaborone, Nov 22nd -2nd December 2005.

Participant, The Relevance of Humanities: Asking the Right. A meeting sponsored by Universities of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland in collaboration with the Department of Theology and Religious Studies of University of Botswana. PESC Auditorium, February 22-24, 2007.

Presenter, in the IAHR & Third AASR Conference on, “Health, Healing and the Study of Religion in  Africa,” University of Botswana Library Auditorium July 8-13, 2007.

Presenter, in the 1st University of Arusha Bible Conference on, „ Biblical Eschatology and Adventist Identity in African Context. UoA Chapel, April 26-29, 2009.

Participant, in the Joint Conference of Academic Societies in the Fields of Religion and Theology on, “150th Anniversary of Teaching Theology at Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Theology Building Stellenbosch University , Cape Town, 22-26 June 2009.

Referees

Prof. Musa W. Dube

Department of Theology and Religious Studies

University of Botswana

4775 Notwane Road, Gaborone

Botswana.

Email:  wenkosi@hotmail.com

Prof. Gerald West

School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics

University of KwaZulu Natal

Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209

South Africa

Email:  west@ukzn.ac.za

Prof Joachim Kügler

Professor für Neutestamentliche Wissenschaften

Universität Bamberg, An der Universität 2, 96047 Bamberg

Germany

Email:  joachim.kuegler@online.de