Psychic Secretary

Sunday Oluyinka Sangotunde

PhD, PGDE (NTI), MA (AAU), BA (OAU), Dip RS, Cert .

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SUMMARY/HIGHLIGHTS

An advanced university degree holder with almost three decades of work experience in

church administration, management consultancy, teaching, counseling and advocacy.

Notable for brilliant oral and written communication skills and a strategist in public affairs, an administrator par excellence with years of experience both in public enterprise and private organizations. Highly motivated teacher, theologian, preacher, counselor, and purposeful visionary with passion for youth educational development and mentoring. IT compliant, fluent in English and Yoruba languages, Elementary Greek, with intermediate knowledge of German and Advance Hebrew.

I have great passion for helping people and for supporting individuals to maintain a balance in physical, psychic and emocional stability.

PhD Religious Studies- Kogi State University, Anyingba Nigeria 2015

PGDE National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna Nigeria 2012

MA (Old Testament Studies)- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko Nigeria 2005

BA (Hons.) Religious Studies- Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria 1997

Dip Th, Cert RS Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Akure Nigeria 1989

CPR Certification. National CPR Foundation, 2022

First Aids Certification. National CPR Foundation, 2022

Teaching Experience at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo 2012 - date

Head of Department, Department of Religious Studies, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo State, Nigeria.

EDUCATION

Kogi State University, Anyingba Nigeria

Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Religious Studies 2015: PhD

Concentration: Religious Studies and African Biblical Hermeneutics

Thesis: “The Semiotic Interpretation of Psalms’ Inscriptions on Motor Vehicles in Nigeria.”

Post Graduate in Eduation 2012: PGDE

National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna Nigeria (Affiliated to the Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto)

Thesis: “The Problems Facing Teaching and Learning of English Language in Some Selected Secondary Schools in Akoko North East Local Government of Ondo State.”

Master of Arts 2005: MA

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Nigeria

Concentration: Religious Studies (Old Testament Studies).

Dissertation: The Messianic Conception in the Oracles of Prophet Isaiah and Its Implications to the Nigerian Politics

Bachelor of Arts 1997: BA Hons.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State Nigeria

Concentration: Religious Studies

Thesis: “The Effects of Pentecostal Activities on Anglican Communion: Akoko Diocese”

Diploma in Theology, 1989. Certificate in Religious Studies 1989

Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Akure Nigeria.

Concentration: Theology and Church Ministry

Certificate in Religious Studies, 1988

University of Cambridge, U.K

Concentration: Religious Studies.

Professional Certifications:

(a)Standard CPR 2022 (Infant-Child-Adult): National CPR Foundation

(b)Standard First Aid 2022: National CPR Foundation

HONORS/AWARDS

A Recipient of 2019 (for Africa and the Middle East) International Travel Grant of the Society of Biblical Literature to attend the annual International Conference at San Diego, California, USA, from November 20th-26th. 2019.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Society of Biblical Literature

Member, American Academy of Religion

Member, National Association of Biblical Scholars (NABIS) Nigeria

Member, National Association for the Study of Religious Education (NASRED)

Member, Society of Biblical Literature (SBL)

Member, American Academy of Religion (AAR)

Member, National Association for Advancement of Knowledge (NAFAK).

Member, National Association of Scholars of Religions (NASR).

THEOLOGICAL EXPOSURES/TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo:

Head, Department of Religious Studies, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo., 2019-2021.

Lecturer: Department of Religious Studies, 2012-2021

Secretary: Department of Religious Studies, 2012-2015

Member, School of Arts and Social Sciences Finance Committee 2012-2015.

FEW COURSES TAUGHT: The Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ; Introduction to Hebrew Language; Introduction to Old Testament Theology; Exilic and Post-Exilic Judaism; The Prophets in Israel; Introduction to Hebrew Lang1 (Degree Courses); Introduction to Hebrew Language II; Introduction to Philosophy of Religion; Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis I;

Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis II; The Unity of the Old and the New Testaments.

PUBLICATIONS

(1) Theses/Dissertations

i. Sangotunde S.O. (1996). The Effects of Pentecostal Activities on Anglican

Communion: AkokoDiocese. Long Essay Submitted to the Department of

Religious Studies, ObafemiAwolowoUniversity, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria in

Partial Fulfillment of Requirements for the Award of B.A. (Hons.) Religious

Studies.

ii. Sangotunde S.O. (2004). TheMessianic Conception in the Oracles of Prophet

Isaiah Dissertation Submitted to the Department of Religious Studies,

AdekunleAjasin University, Akungba, Ondo State, Nigeria in Partial Fulfillment of

Requirements for the Award of M.A. Degree in Old Testament Studies.

iii. Sangotunde S.O. (2012). The Problems Facing Teaching and Learning of English

Language in Some Selected Secondary Schools in Akoko North East Local

Government of Ondo State. Being The Project Submitted to National Teachers’

Institute, Kaduna, Affiliated to Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria in

Partial Fulfillment for the Award of PGDE Degree.

iv. Sangotunde, S.O. (2015). The Semiotic Interpretation of Psalms’ Inscriptions on

Motor Vehicles in Nigeria. Being The Ph.D Dissertation Submitted to the

Postgraduate School of Kogi State University, Anyigba.

(2) Books/ Monographs:

(a) Authored Books:

i. Sangotunde S.O. (2009). “Being The Church: A Theo-Philosophical Understanding of

The Concept, Nature and Mission of the Church in Our Contemporary Society”.

Akure: Bosem Publishers Nig, Ltd.

(ii) Sangotunde S.O. & Ajani T.O (2020), “A Guide to Socio-Anthropology

of Religion and Religion and Human Values.” Ola Jesu Printing Press, Ondo.

(b) Edited Books:

(i) Fabarebo S.I, Sangotunde S.O. (2017). Zaxred: Journal of Religion, Department

of Religious Studies Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo.

(ii) Fabarebo S.I., Ojetayo G.K, Sangotunde S.O. (2017) Contemporary Religious

Issues in Nigeria

(c) Chapter Contributions to Books:

(i) Sangotunde, S.O. (2013). An Introduction to Hebrew Language, in

S.I.Fabarebo ed.) Religious Periscope. Ibadan: Revelation Books.Vol.1, 3rd Edition. Pp.132-143.

(ii) Sangotunde, S.O. (2013). “Liberalism and Church Leadership in Nigeria: The Way Forward” in Ikuejube Gbade And Salami F.K (eds.), Contemporary Issues In Socio- Economic And Political Development In Nigeria.Ibadan: John Archers Ltd.166-173.

(iii) Ojetayo, G.K. and Sangotunde, S.O. (2014). A comparative Study of Naming Ceremony in Yoruba Traditional Society and Judeo-Christian Traditions in Ikuejube Gbade and Salami F.K(eds.). Unemployment and Insecurity: The Nigeria Dilemma, Ibadan: John Archers Ltd. 71-78.

(iv) Fabarebo. S.I & Sangotunde, S.O. (2014). The Viability of Religion as an Agent of Peace Education in Nigeria. In Atoyebi A.O., Adamu B., Ogunsiji O & Balogun F.O. (Eds.). A Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Adeyemi Ibukunoluwa Idowu. Ibadan: Spectrum Books Ltd. 593-605.

(v) Sangotunde, S.O. (2014). Nigeria’s Internal Security Challenges: The Role of Religion in ‘Gbade Ikuejube, D.Z. Olupayimo (eds.) Nigeria’s Security Challenges: Strategies for Sustainable Development. Ibadan: John Archers Ltd. 226-235.

(vi) Sangotunde, S. O. (2018). The Theology of the Old Testament in Fabarebo S.I, Ojetayo, and Sangotunde S.O. (eds.) Contemporary Religious Themes, Ibadan: Amos Ola Jesu Ventures, Volume 1.

(vii) Sangotunde, S.O. ( 2018). The Dynamics of Marriage and Family Values

in Jewish and African Thoughts. In S.I. Fabarebo; S.O. Omidiwura;

S.S. Zubair; M.O. Ajibade; G.O. Ojetayo and S.O.Sangotunde (eds.).

(viii) A Comparative View of Religious Dynamism. A Festscrift in Honour of

Ven. Dr. James Opeyemi Arowolo, Adeyemi College Press.

(ix) Sangotunde, S.O. (2018). Nigerian Christians’ Perception of Corruption

in the interface of the Biblical legacies, in Oloyede R.O, Afolabi F.O.,

Ogunsiji Yemi, Ikuejube Gbade., Bolarinwa K.O., Adenegan Kehinde (eds),

Educational Diversification and Global Challenges. A Festchrift in Honour of Professor Olukoya Joseph Ogen. ACE Academic Press, pages 37-46.

(x) Sangotunde, S.O (2020). A Historical Survey of Religious Bigotry and Terrorism in Ancient Jewish and Nigerian Communities, in Victor Osaro Edo., Dolapo Z. Olupayimo (eds.), Issues in Socio-Political History of Nigeria. A Festschrift in Honour of Adegboyega Isaac Ajayi. John Archers, Ibadan, pages-206-222.

(A)Published Articles:

(i) Sangotunde S.O. (2010). An Inquiry into Daniel chapter 9 and Its Eschatological Implications for Nigerian Christianity. Nigerian Journal of Christian Studies. 6, 31-38.

(ii) Sangotunde S.O. (2011).The Welfare of the Nigerian Nation: The Role of the Anglican Communion. Nigerian Journal of Christian Studies, 7. 92-102.

(iii)Sangotunde S.O. (2012). The Relevance of the Message of Hosea to

Contemporary Nigerian Society”.RISS: Review in Social Sciences, 10 (1), 149-176.

(iv)Sangotunde S.O. (2013). The Quest for the Roots of the Judaic Monotheism in

African Perspective. International Greener Journal of Arts and Humanities, 3 (2), 19-23.

(v) Sangotunde S.O. (2013).The Relevance of Religious Education in Tackling Terrorism and Religious Violence In Nigeria..AJAH: Anyingba Journal of Arts and Humanities,13 (2),130-141.

(vi)Sangotunde S.O. (2014).A Textual Study of Psalm 91 and Its Relevance to an African Milieu. Global Journals.International Research Journal Publishers, 14,12-18.

(vii) Sangotunde, S.O. (2014). An Exploration of Psalm 23 in the Context of the National Union of Roads Transport Workers of Nigeria (NURTWN). International Journal of Innovative Research &Development, 4 (3), 297-300.

(viii) Sangotunde, S.O. & Jibromah, O. K. (2015). Miracles and Power Encounters in Mark 4: 35-40 and 5:1-20 in the Context of Deliverance Ministries in Nigerian Churches. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,3(3B): 728-733.

(ix)Sangotunde, S.O. (2015). Jesus’ Pacifism: A Philosophical and Theological Discourse. THEATREX: Journal Of TheatrexAsia, ( 2), 5-14.

(x) Sangotunde, S.O. (2015). Religious Education as a Panacea for Conflict

Resolution and Development of Nigerian Nation. INSIGHT: Journal Of Religious Studies, 10, 1-12.

(xi)Sangotunde, S.O. (2015). Appraising The Eighth Century Prophets in The Context of Religious Leaders and Democratic Sustainability in Nigeria.

Religions: Journal of the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions,

25,(1),155-167.

(xii) Sangotunde, S.O. (2016). The Theological Design of the Psalms in African Perspective. INSIGHT: Journal of Religious Studies, 12, 12-25.

(xiii) Sangotunde, S.O. (2016). A Religio-Cultural and Theological Discourse on the Trends and Issues on Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria.JUSREL:Journal of University Scholars of Religions.6,321-331.

(xiv) Sangotunde.S.O. (2017).Investigating the Competence Level of Christian Religious

Studies’ Teachers in the Use of Information Communication Technologies (Icts) in Ondo

State.JTE: Journal of Teacher Education, 16 (1), 76-90.

(xv) Sangotunde S.O. (2017). Toward a New Methodology in Biblical Studies in Africa: An Advocacy for Semiotic Approach to Psalms Studies. ZAXRED: Journal of Religions.

(xvi) Sangotunde. S.O. & Jibbromah O.K. (2018). The Involvement of Mary Magdalene in the Sacrificial Death of Jesus on the Cross: Lessons for the Nigerian Christian Women. European Scientific Journal, 14 (2), 121-131.

(xvii) Sangotunde S. O. (2018). Dynamics of Religious Education and Good Governance in Nigeria: A Case Study of Abrahamic Religions. AJORE: Akungba Journal of Research in Education, Volume 6.

(xviii) Fabarebo, S.I., Sangotunde S.O., Ojetayo, G.K. (2019), The Peace-Education

Curriculum Desirable for Pre-primary and Primary Schools in Nigeria: A Religious Perspective, European Scientific Journal, Vol. 15, No. 1 pp. 214-22.

(xix) Sangotunde S.O. & Sangotunde M.O. (2020). Discourssur les TendancesEtEnjeuxsur la CirconcisionFeminnine Au Nigeria Dans le Contexte de Genesis 17:9-17. RISS: Review in Social Sciences, Vol. 18 No. 1.

(xx) Ojetayo G. K & Sangotunde S.O. (2020). Society, Islam and Judeo-Christian Traditions. Jalingo Journal of Christian Religious Studies. Volume 6, pages 186-202.

(a) Published Conference Proceedings

4. Papers and Work in Progress:

(i) Interpreting Psalm chapter 15 in the Context of Good Governance in Nigerian

Nation.

(ii) An Exegesis of Micah 2:1-5 in the Context of Social Injustice and Abuse of Power by African Lead.

F. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT:

(1) The Completion of the Institutional Based Research Award of TETFUND Research

Project for 2017 on The Peace-Education Curriculum Viable for Growth and Development of Nigerian Nation in Primary and Post Primary Institutions.

G. CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED WITH DATES:

(i) 5th annual Conference of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Adeyemi College of

Ondo. From February 15-17, 2013.

Paper Presented: Sangotunde, S.O. (2013). Nigeria’s Security Challenges: The Role of Religion in Sustainable Development.

(ii) National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge (NAFAK) Held at Cross

River University of Technology, Calabar on 4th of March, 2013.

Paper Presented: Sangotunde, S.O.(2013). An Evaluation of the Relevance of Religious

Education to Nation Building Process in Nigeria: A Christian Perspective.

(iii) 6th Annual Conference of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Adeyemi College

of Education, Ondo. From June 16th-18th, 2014.

Paper Presented: Sangotunde, S. O. (2014).Cultural Values and Integration: The Focus on Yoruba Traditional Society.

(iv) 27th Annual Conference Of National Association of Biblical Scholars Held at

University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria From 16th -18th July, 2014.

Paper Presented:Sangotunde, S.O. (2014).Miracles and Power Encounters in the Synoptic Gospels in the Context of Deliverance Ministries in Nigeria.

(v) 36th Annual Conference of National Association for the Study of Religions (NASR),

Held at ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria from Tuesday,

8th- Friday, 11th S September, 2015.

Paper Presented:Sangotunde, S. O.(2015). Religious Leaders and Democratic Sustainability in Nigeria: The Case Study of the Eighth Century Prophets.

(vi) International Centre of Economics, Humanities and Management Held at the

Canadian House of City Universitaire De Paris (Maison Des EtudiantsCanadiens), Paris,

France From November, 25-26, 2015.

Paper Presented: Sangotunde, S.O. (2015).A Religio-Cultural and Theological Discourse on the Trends and Issues on Female Circumcision in Nigeria.

(vii) Annual Conference of National Association for the Study of Religions (NASR) Held at University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Form Monday 19th –Thursday 22nd of September, 2016

Paper Presented:Sangotunde, S.O. (2016). The Perspectives of Marriage and Family Values in Jewish and African Thoughts.

(viii) Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Biblical Scholars (NABIS) Held at the Redeemed Bible College, Mowe July, 2017.

Paper Presented:Sangotunde, S.O. &Jibromah O.K. (2017). The Participation of Notable

Women in the Crucifixion of Jesus: Lessons for the Nigerian Christian Women.

(ix) TOFAC International Conference Held Between 3rd-5th July, 2017. Venue: ACE, Ondo.

PaperPresented: Sangotunde, S.O. (2017). The Impact of Conflict and Wars on Education in Nigeria: A Religious Perspective.

(x) NASRED (National Association of Religious Education) International Conference

held at Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria between 12th-16th November, 2018.

Paper Presented:Sangotunde, S.O. (2018). A Discourse on the Dynamics of Religious

Education and Good Governance in Nigeria: A Case Study of Abrahamic Religions.

(xi) 11th Annual International Conference of the National Association for the Study of

Religions and Education. Held at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo.Between 4th-8th

November, 2019.

Paper presented: Sangotunde S.O (2019). Investigating the Connectivity and Resemblances in the Acts and Ethics of Sacrifices among the Ancient Jewish and the Yoruba Traditional Religious Thoughts: A Textual Analysis of Leviticus 11: 1-16.

(xii)The Annual Meeting of Society of Biblical Literature and American Academy of

Religions held from 22nd -25th of November, 2019 at San-Diego, California, USA.

(xiii) 12thannual Conference of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Adeyemi College

of Ondo Held on the 8th of July, 2020.

Paper Presented: Sangotunde S.O.(2020). A Contemporary Use of Herbs and Roots for

Healing of Illnesses and Diseases in Post-Independent Nigeria: A Comparative Study of

the Origin of Herbs and Roots in Ancient Jewish and Yorubic Traditions.

H. CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

(i) An Exploration of Cultural Resemblances and Interactions Between the Jews and the

Africans in the Pentateuch.

(ii)The Effects of Christianity on the Culture and Customs of Ife People of Osun State, Nigeria.

I CHURCH ACTIVITIES:

(i) Dean, St. Stephen’s Cathedral Church Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria 2001-2012

(ii) Rector/Vicar: All Saints Anglican Church, Ajowa-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.1998-2001

(iii)Rector/Vicar: Emmanuel Anglican Church, Edo-Ikare, Nigeria 1997-1998

(iv)Chaplain/Vicar: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Iyani-Akoko, Nigeria 1996-1997

(v)Rector/Vicar: St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Arigidi-Akoko, Nigeria 1993-1997.

(vi) Rector/Vicar: St. James’ Anglican Church, Ikaram-Akoko, Nigeria 1989-1993

HOBBIES

1.Football and Table Tennis.

Sunday Sangotunde PhD (Religious Studies), Dip.Theology.

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