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Dr. Ungwanen SAMUEL

Assistant Lecturer | Assistant Lecturer

Faculty of Arts ยท Department of Religious Studies

Specialization Philosophy of Religion

Office: Department of Religious Studies

Phone: 08136101067

Email: ungwanen.samuel@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Samuel Ungwanen is a distinguished academic and a rising authority in the Philosophy of Religion. Born in Amadu, Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State, he has dedicated his career to advancing knowledge, leadership, and education. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Taraba State University in 2017, graduating with Second-Class Upper Division. Determined to deepen his expertise, he proceeded to Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, where he obtained a Master of Arts in Philosophy of Religion. His groundbreaking thesis, "Evil in Traditional Tiv Cosmology," explores the complexities of moral philosophy within indigenous African belief systems, and he holds a PhD in Philosophy of Religion from the Department of Religious Studies at Ekiti State University. Beyond academics, Samuel is a certified leader. He trained at the WATSAN Training and Development Centre, earning a certificate in Leadership and Teamwork, further solidifying his ability to drive change and inspire others. Professional Engagements Samuel Ungwanen is an educator, mentor, and thought leader. He currently lectures at Federal University Oye Ekiti.

Research Interests

Ethics, Philosophy of Religion and Peace and conflicts Resolution

Selected Publications

  1. Effect of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Religious Studies and other Fields of Humanities
    Authors: Samuel Ungwanen, Samson A.Fatokun, Steve Orseer Akullah & Olanrewaju Vincent Olatubi
    Nigerian Journal of Church History and Missionary (June,2024)
  2. Ethno_Religious Conflicts: An Instrumentalism To Promoting Insecurity and An Impediment To National Development
    Authors: Steve Orseer Akullah and Samuel Ungwanen
    Ado Journal of Religions and Culture.Vol. 6, No. 1, April, 2025 (April, 2025)
  3. The Concept of Power in Tiv Indigenous Spiritualities: A Biblical perspective on power Dynamics and Authority
    Authors: Steve Orseer Akullah and Samuel Ungwanen
    Book of Abstracts and proceedings of the 1st International Conference Organised by the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (2024)
  4. Evil and Belief In Aondo (God) Among The Tiv of Central Nigeria: A Philosophical Appraisal
    Authors: Samuel Ungwanen & Olusegun Noah Olawoyin
    Ado Journal of Religions and Culture VoL.6 Number 1. April, 2025

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