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Rev. Steven Nduto

Instructor, Religious Studies; Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences

Title and Responsibilities

Instructor, Religious Studies; Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences

Biography

Full-Time Lecturer | Daystar University | 2022 - Present  

  • I teach courses for the Department of Theology & Pastoral Studies.
  • I teach courses for the Department of Peace and International Studies, since 2013.

University Chaplain | Daystar University | 2009 - 2022  

  • I led the Chaplaincy Department at Daystar University.
  • I was responsible for providing the overall spiritual oversight for over 5,000 students and 300 staff, through spiritual nurture programs and pastoral care.

Thesis Coordinator | Daystar University – Department of Peace & International Studies | 2020 - 2021

  • I coordinate the submission and administrative management of theses in the department.
  • I am currently supervising several Masters’ students.

Part-Time Lecturer | Daystar University | 2010 - 2022

  • I taught courses for the Department of Theology & Pastoral Studies.
  • I taught courses for the Department of Peace and International Studies, since 2013.

Membership

  • Member, Kenya Christian Professional Forum (KCPF), membership number M139, since 2022
  • Reviewer, Journal of Religion in Africa (JRA), Since 2022
  • Potential Member, The African Association for the Study of Religions (AASR), Since 2022
  • Member, National Universities and Colleges Chaplains Association (NUCCA), Since 2018
  • Member, National Association for Christian Chaplains (NACC), Since 2017

Academic Qualifications

  • UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI | 2018 – Present I am presently pursuing a PhD in religious studies, and my working dissertation title is “Inculturation and Liberation Approaches to Evangelization: A Case of Spiritans’ St. Austin’s Catholic Parish, Nairobi County.”  
  • DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY | 2020 - MA Diplomacy, Development, and International Security. My thesis was titled: “The role of Religion on Regional Integration: The Case of the East African Community, 2001-2016.” 
  • UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI | 2007 - MA Religious Studies, My thesis was titled: “The On-Going Impact of the Akamba Traditional Religion and Philosophy on the Christian Conception of Death and Dying Among the Members of Africa Inland Church, Machakos District – Kenya.”
  • SCOTT CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | 1999 - Bachelor of Theology

Publications (4 Publications)

Journals

Book Chapters

Other Publications

  • Research Proposals to Daystar University’s Centre of Research Publications, Consultancy and Postgraduate Bureau.

    • “Survey on the Spiritual Nurture Programs of Daystar University.” This proposal was approved, and the survey was funded, conducted and concluded.
    • “Factors that Contribute to Suicidal Ideation Among Students in Kenyan Christian Universities.” This proposal was approved and received partial funding. 

Research Interests

  • Religious Studies
  • Religious Diplomacy 

Teaches

1. Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies

  1. PHL111 – Introduction to Philosophy
  2. ACT200 – Critical and Analytical Thinking
  3. BIL111 – Old Testament Introduction and Survey
  4. BIL112 – Introduction to New Testament and Survey
  5. BIL212 – Introduction to Bible Doctrines
  6. BIL432 – Pentateuch
  7. BIL615 – Foundations of Christian Service
  8. CHM411 – Church Music
  9. CHM421 – Christian – Muslim Relations
  10. INS212 – African Traditional Societies
  11. RET320 – Christianity & Islam in Africa
  12. WCH601 – World Christianity (History from Apostolic Origins to 1453 CE)
  13. WCT611 – World Christianity (Theology from Apostolic Origins to 1453 CE)

2. Department of Peace and International Studies

  1. ETH202 – Introduction to Ethics of War and Peace
  2. PEA365 – Introduction to Refugee Studies
  3. PEA386 – ADVOCACY: The Church’s Mission for a Just Society
  4. PEA412 – African Politics and Society
  5. IRS415 – Environmental Security

Courses I am teaching Currently.

  1. PHL111 – Introduction to Philosophy
  2. BIL111 – Introduction and Survey of the Old Testament

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