Sister Anthonia Essien
Professor of Sociology of Religion
Faculty of Arts, University of Uyo
Profile
Anthonia M.
Essien, HHCJ,
is a
Sociologist of
Religion and
Professor at
the University
of Uyo, Uyo,
Nigeria. She
obtained her
first degree
from the
University of
Cross River
State, and an
MA (1992) and
a PhD (1997)
from the
University of
Ibadan,
Nigeria. She
has published
articles in
learned
journals in
Nigeria and
abroad. Her
interest in
Female
Empowerment
led her to the
founding of a
Non-Government
Organisation,
Human
Empowerment
and
Development
Project
(HEMADEP). She
is in
collaboration,
with some
international
organisations
for the
promotion of
Female
Empowerment in
Nigeria. She
is widely
travelled for
academic
research and
conferences to
such countries
as United
Kingdom, the
United States
of America,
Uganda,:
Ethiopia,
Belgium,
Ghana, South
Africa,
Republic of
Benin, Togo,
Cote d'Ivoire
and
Switzerland.
She is from
Osurua, Ikot
Ekpene LGA,
Nigeria.
In this
knowledgebase
you will get
to know more
about her and
have open
access to
majority of
her works.
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professor Anthonia holds Membership in some highly reputable professional bodies such as:
Academic and Professional Background
Sociology
of
Religion-University
of Ibadan
(1997)
Sociology
of
Religion-University
of Ibadan
(1992)
Religious
Studies
University of
Cross River
State
(1988)
Cornelia
Connelly
College.
(1982)
Holy Child
Primary School
(1975)
Experience
Work Experience Before Present Appointment
Teacher -
Cornelia
Connelly
College, Afaha
Oku, Uyo
(1982-1984)
Teacher - Army Day Secondary School (Youth Service)
(1989-1990)
Teaching Assistant - University of Cross River State, Calabar
(1990-1991)
Graduate Assistant (Part Time) - Dominican Institute of Theology, Ibadan
(1995-1997)
Work Experience in The University of Uyo
Departmental
Welfare
Officer
(1997-2009)
Examination Officer
(2003-2006)
Faculty of Arts Welfare Officer 2007 till date
Acting Head of Department of Religious and Cultural Studies 2009 –till date
Courses Taught
RES 413 – Synoptic Gospel II
RES 123 – Synoptic Gospel I
RES 223 – Philosophy of the Existence of God
RES 224 – Sociology of Religion
RES 225 – Problem of Evil
DRS 021 – Synoptic Gospel
Project Supervision
RES 411 – Exegesis of St. John
RES 413 – Synoptic Gospel II
RES 123 – Synoptic Gospel I
RES 223 – Philosophy of the Existence of God
RES 224 – Sociology of Religion
DRS 043 – Religion and Ethics
Project Supervision
RES 224 – Sociology of Religion
DRS 033 – Johannine Writing
DRS 034 – Ecumenism
Project Supervision
RES 224 – Sociology of Religion
DRS 036 – Outline of Christian Doctrine
DRS 043 – Religion and Ethics
Project Supervision
RES 413 – Synoptic Gospel II
RES 415 – Current Religious Movements
RES 123 – New Testament Survey
RES 321 – Comparative Religion
Project Supervision
RES 315 – World Religion
RES 411 – Exegesis of St. John
RES 224 – Sociology of Religion
Project Supervision
RES 224 – Sociology of Religion
RES 315 – World Religion
RES 411 – The Exegesis of St. John
RES 324 – Motifs in ATR
RES 422 – Elements in ATR
Project Supervision
RES 311 – Old Testament Theology
RES 244 – Sociology of Religion
RES 610 – Relations among People of Living Faith
RES 615 – Religious Change in Nigerian Society
RES 625 – Religion and Arts in African Society
RES 626 – African Religion and Society
Project Supervision
RCS 315 – World Religion
RCS 417 – Religion and Gender Studies in Africa
RCS 610 – Relations among People of Living Faith
RCS 615 – Religious Change in Nigerian Society
RCS 625 – Religion and Arts in African Society
RCS 626 – African Religion and Society
Project Supervision
Thesis Supervision
Dissertation Supervision
RCS 224 – Sociology of Religion
RCS 321 – Comparative Religion
RCS 610 – Relations among People of Living Faith
RCS 615 – Religious Change in Nigerian Society
RCS 625 – Religion and Arts in African Society
RCS 626 – African Religion and Society
Project Supervision
Thesis Supervision
Dissertation Supervision
RCS 610 – Relations among People of Living Faith
RCS 615 – Religious Change in Nigerian Society
RCS 625 – Religion and Arts in African Society
Project Supervision
Thesis Supervision
Dissertation Supervision
RCS 610 – Relations among People of Living Faith
RCS 615 – Religious Change in Nigerian Society
RCS 625 – Religion and Arts in African Society
Project Supervision
Thesis Supervision
Dissertation Supervision
RCS 610 – Relations among People of Living Faith
RCS 615 – Religious Change in Nigerian Society
Project Supervision
Thesis Supervision
Dissertation Supervision
RCS 615 – Religious Change in Nigerian Society
Project Supervision
Thesis Supervision
Dissertation Supervision
RCS 217 Religion and Ethnicity in Africa
RCS 613 Secret Society in ATR
RCS 610 Relations among People of Living Faiths.
Project Supervision
Thesis Supervision
Dissertation Supervision
RCS 217 Religion and Ethnicity in Africa
RCS 613 Secret Society in ATR
RCS 610 Relations among People of Living Faiths.
Project Supervision
Thesis Supervision
Dissertation Supervision
Responsibilities
- Faculty
of Arts
Welfare
Officer 2007
till date
- Acting Head
of Department
of Religious
and Cultural
Studies 2009
–2015
- Acting
Director,
Centre for
Cultural
Studies
2015-2016
Community Services
- Local
Superior,
Convent the
Handmaids of
the Holy Child
Jesus (HHCJ)
CCC, Afaha
Oku, 1997-2003
- Provincial
Councilor:
South Eastern
Province, HHCJ
2000-2003
- Provincial
Councilor:
South Eastern
Province, HHCJ
2003-2006
- Provincial
Superior:
South Eastern
Province, HHCJ
2006-2009
- Executive
Director:
Human
Empowerment
and
Development
Project
(HEMADEP) 2003
till date
- Adjunct
Lecturer:
Samuel Bill
Theological
College, Abak,
Akwa Ibom
State,
January, 2017.
Researches Undertaken
- Principal Investigator – Church Peer Education Network for Reproductive Health in Rural annangland, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, with Support from the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Chicago, United States of America. 1998-2002
- Research Officer (Akwa Ibom State) – Girls’ Power Initiative, Nigeria, No.44 Ekpo Abasi, Calabar, Trafficking in Girls’ Research. 2000-2001
- Research Officer (Akwa Ibom State) - Life link Organization, N0.13 Commercial Way Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria – HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control 2002
- Library Research – At Harold Turner Collection, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom – March 2003
- Principal Investigator - Nkukut and Female Reproductive Health in Annangland Community: a way out of the cultural menace. With Support from PATH (Program for Appropriate Technology in Health, Seattle, WA, USA
- Spiritualist Movements and Female Reproductive Health in Annangland, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Other Relevant Information
1. Representative of the University of Uyo in the Governing Council of Samuel Bill Theological College, Abak 2015-Till Date2. External Examiner, Undergraduate Programme, Department of Religious and Cultural Studies: Akwa Ibom State University, 2016 till Date.
3. External Examiner, Postgraduate Programme, Department of Religious and Cultural Studies University of Port Harcourt, 2021
3. Adjunct Associate Professor – Veritas University, Abuja, 2013
4. Co-coordinator of the Department of Religion, Theological Studies, Veritas University, 2013.
5. External Examiner, Undergraduate Programme, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, 2013-2014
6. External Examiner, Postgraduate Programme, University of Calabar, 2009-20015
7. External Assessor, of Candidate for Reader: Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Port Harcourt, 2018.
Distinction And Awards
Prof. Anthonia's personality and exceptional behaviour has attracted several Awards. Some of which are:
Winner of MKO Abiola Award, University of Ibadan, 1992
Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan - 1992
Faculty of Arts, University of Cross River State - 1988-1989
Faculty of Arts, University of Cross River State - 1985-1987
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Faculty of Arts,
University of Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria