Curriculum Vitae

of

Joseph Bakasamua

*. Personal details

Name: Joseph Bakasamua

Address: *** ***** *****, *** **** Kruger Street Pretoria 0002

Cell phone: 072-***-****

Languages: English, French

Email: ad4zfk@r.postjobfree.com

2. Educational background

Doctor of Theology/Missiology – University of South Africa (UNISA)

Year obtained: 2018

Topic: The impact of socio-political development on the protection of human rights in the

Democratic Republic of the Congo: A challenge for Christian churches.

Master’s in Theology/Missiology (cum laude) – University of South Africa (UNISA) Year obtained: 2015 Topic: The use of prayer as a tool against human rights violation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bachelor of Religious studies- Nations University Louisiana USA

Year obtained: 2007

Training

Amnesty International – Human Rights Training

Year: 2016

Leadership Training – Doxa Deo Church Pretoria

Certificate

Year obtained: 2004

3. Work experience

November 2021 to March 2023: Researcher – Lavisisa Consulting Company Pty Ltd. Sunnyside Pretoria (South Africa).

February 2021 to November 2021: Articles Reviewer - Journal of religion in Africa. Pretoria (South Africa).

May 2020 to September 2021: Independent Researcher Pretoria (South Africa).

Field of research: 1. About refugee protection and the resettlement of refugees and vulnerable migrants.

2. Humanitarian response to vulnerable migrants during COVID-19.

3. What is the status of refugees in South Africa?

Teaching experience

September 2008 to September 2012: Lecturer: Faculty Institute of Theology and applied sciences Kinshasa (DRC)

Courses: Missions and development, pastoral theology, church reform, eschatology.

Pastoral Ministry

August 2000 to January 2003: Assistant Pastor of Chariot of fire church (DRC)

May 2003: Ordained Minister of the Gospel Kingsway Fellowship International and given full authority to preach, to teach the full Gospel message. To perform marriages and all ecclesiastical ordinances and duties pertaining to the Church.

March 2004 to June 2006: Assistant Pastor of Doxa Deo church (Migrants and Asylum seekers in South Africa)

July 2005 until currently: member of Central Baptist Church Pretoria

4. Conference papers

The role of the church in making perpetrators of severe human rights infringements accountable across Africa. A contextual analysis of human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Paper delivered at Shiloh Pentecostal Church, Pretoria). Year: 2019

The role of Christian prayer in addressing the violation of human rights on the African continent (Paper delivered at couple conference meeting, Shiloh Pentecostal Church, Pretoria). Year: 2022

5. Research experience

My work experience includes 6 years of Pastoral Ministry and 6 years of research at the University of South Africa, which involve a great deal of independent research, self-motivation and a wide range of skills. I have also experience in assisting and supervising Honors and Masters Students of theology (Practical theology, New Testament and Missiology) Social sciences, Political sciences and Education concerning their studies and dissertations. My long-term research interests revolve around socio-political development and the church in Africa and in the world. I would like to challenge myself working in international environment and I believe that my experimental background and motivation would help me to have a valuable contribution.

6. Publications in progress

Article Title: The role of the Christian Church in nation building and socio-political and economic development. Work in progress

Article Title: The role of Christian prayer in addressing the violation of human rights on the African continent. Work in progress

Article Title: The role of the church in making perpetrators of severe human rights infringements accountable across Africa. A contextual analysis of human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Work in review

7. Interests

Reading books (Bible and Newspapers), Travelling, Watching TV, Sports, Gospel Music, Writing articles.

8. Relevant skills

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Proven ability to plan and allocate time efficiently

Strong commitment to quality assurance

Strong organizational ability as evidenced in former roles

Good analytical and conceptual skills

Ability to be creative when resolving co complex issues

Flexible and adaptable

Strong professional ethics

9. Referees

1. Name: Prof. Lukwikilu Mangayi Credo

Position: Professor

Organization: University of South Africa (UNISA)

Contact number: 012-***-****

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2. Name: Dr Charles de Kiewit

Position: Senior Pastor

Organization: Central Baptist Church Pretoria

Contact number: 082-***-****

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3. Name: Rev. Patrick Mutombo

Position: Lecturer

Organization: South African Theological Seminary (SATS)

Contact number: +27-828******

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