Ph.D. Christian Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Studies

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
A.I. Ali-Agan	Professor & HeadB.A. (BUK, Kano). M.A., Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Studies in Hadith Literatures
Oyeronke Olademo	Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	New Testament, Comparative Religious Studies, WomenStudies and Yoruba Culture.
R.W. Omotoye	Professor, B.A., M.A. (OAU); Ph.D, (Ibadan);Cert. Ecumenical Studies (Geneva)	Church  History,  EcumenicalStudies and Inter-Faith Relations
P.O. Abioje	Professor B.Th. (Rome); M.Th., Ph.D,(Calabar)	African Christian Theology African Studies and LiberationTheology.
A.G. Alamu	Professor B.A. (AAU, Ekpoma); M.A.(Ibadan) Ph.D, (Ilorin)	Comparative Religious Studies. Asian Religious,African Religions
P.U. Nwosu	Reader B.Phil (Rome), B.Th. (Rome),M.A., PGDE, Ph.D. (Ilorin	Comparative Religion, Igbo Culture, Inter-ReligiousDialogue
O.R. Ogunade	Reader B.A. (LASU); M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Comparative ReligiousStudies, African Religion and Science-Religions Dialogue.
C.O. Ogunkunle	Reader B.Th. (Kitchener); M.A. (Winnipeg); Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew
Lydia B. Akande	Senior Lecturer B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Church History andinteraction of Religions
O.O. Ogunbiyi	Senior Lecturer B.A., M.A. (Ilorin), Ph.D. (AdoEkiti)	Comparative Studies, African Religions
M.O. Oyetade	Senior Lecturer B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	New Testament and BiblicalLanguages Greek

B. Introduction

The programme was introduced in the Department to meet the needed manpower in the areas of their specialisation. This programme is designed to enhance academic research in the area of specialty. Subsequently, the programme has helped many students in the field of Christian Studies to get jobs in tertiary institutions.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is hinged on strengthening the intellectual capacity of students in Christian Studies towards equipping them with effective capacity to foster understanding and analysis of Religious sensitivities in Nigeria and the world.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to enable the students pursue courses in Christian Studies as an academic discipline and as a way of life.

Objectives:

1. enabling candidate demonstrate research capabilities and develop sound intellectual;
2. enabling students to be grounded in the knowledge of Biblical history and criticism;
3. acquainting candidates with the global trend of biblical and theological studies, with emphasis on African perspectives; and
4. producing candidates that will compete favorably with their contemporaries in the global academic community.

E. Admission Requirements

1. Five Credit passes in SSC/GCE or its equivalent O/Level subjects including English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge.
2. Must have at least 3.5 CGPA overall in M.A. Christian Studies;
3. Must have M.Phil in Christian Studies if below 3.5 CGPA.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.
2. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 60 calendar months and a maximum of 84 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

RCS 901    Ph.D. Protocol 6 Credits

Protocol on a topic in Christian studies shall be prepared by Ph.D. candidates. It includes normal aspects of a research proposal in addition to literature review: budget, plan for implementation and other aspects required by postgraduate school guidelines. Protocol shall be examined by the department and recommended to postgraduate school for approval through faculty board of postgraduate studies. 270h (P); C

RCS 997    Thesis 21 Credits

Original thesis written on the area of specialisation. Topic which shall be approved by the postgraduate school on the recommendation of the department through the faculty must make original contribution in the area of specialisation to knowledge. Every Ph.D. candidate is required to deliver a minimum of two seminar papers at the departmental postgraduate seminar before the defense of his/her Ph.D. thesis. 945h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

At the end of the programme, the students must have satisfied all the academic requirements as stated above and two bound copies of their thesis must be submitted to the Postgraduate School.

I. Summary

RCS 901 6 Credits

RCS 997 21 Credits

Total = 27 Credits