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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Ungwanen SAMUEL
Assistant Lecturer
Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts
Area of Specialization: Philosophy of Religion
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
Course Teaching
Ethics and Family Values in Christian Perspective
Selected Publications
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
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
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
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
