Prof. Bernard Boyo Profile

Director, School of Mission and Theology

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Prof. Bernard Boyo

Director, School of Mission and Theology

Daystar University

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Name: Prof. Bernard Boyo
Mobile: +254 709 972 000
E-mail: bboyo@daystar.ac.ke
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Updated: 01 Oct, 2024
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I am a Professor at Daystar University in areas of Bible and Theology with and emphasis on Hermeneutics and Contextualization, both at the Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral levels. I has supervised as well as read several postgraduate theses and projects. I have also facilitated at seminars and conferences on theological, social and political issues along with speaking/teaching at various conferences and Churches including First Church of the Nazarene Pasadena, CA, New Testament Baptist Church Wilmington, CA, Methodist Church and Africa Inland Church Nairobi, FOCUS, Daystar University, Africa International University, St. Pauls University, Rongo University among others. I have participated in and carried out international collaborative research and participated in a number of social, theological and Christian forums, local and international
academic workshops, seminars and conferences on science and religion. I am a member of Daystar University Senate, University Management and an ex-officio member of the University Council

Academic Qualification

1985 – 1989 Bachelor of Theology, Ontario Bible College and Scott Christian University (STC)
Master of Divinity, 1992 Nairobi International school of Theology (NIST).
Master of Theology, 1996 Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST). Thesis title: “An exegetical Study of John 8:12 with Special Attention Given to the imagery of Light as a Symbol of Salvation”
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, 2005, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California. Dissertation title: The Role of the Church in the Social and Political Issues affecting the Kenyan Context: A case study of the Theology of Africa Inland Church.
Recent Publications
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Theology and integrated studies

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Editor, Integrating Faith and Learning: Reflections on Christian Higher Education in Africa,. Daystar University, 2015
Published2015
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Theology and Politics: The Role of the Church: Christian Involvement in Politics. Germany: Lambert academic Publishing, 2009
Published2009
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Editor, Call Me MARAH, Commentary on the Book of Ruth by David Oginde, 2000
Published2000
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Book Chapters

“Current Developments in Christian Higher Education” in Integrating Faith and Learning: Reflections on Christian HigherEducation in Africa, edited by Bernard Boyo. Daystar University, 2015.
Published2015
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“Of Penguins and Immigrants” book chapter in Walking Together: Christian Thinking and Public Life in South Africa, edited by Joel Carpenter. Abilene, Texas: ACU Press, 2012.
Published2012
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Response to “Children as Signs of the Kingdom of God: A Challenge to Us All” by Keith White in Now and Next: A Compendium of Papers Presented at the Now and Next Theological Conference on Children, Nairobi, Kenya, March 9-12, 2011.
Published2011
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“Children as Signs of the Kingdom of God: A Challenge to Us All” presented at the Now and Next Theological  Conference on Children, Nairobi, Kenya March 9-12, 2011.
Published2011
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University-NGO Coalition-Building Initiative (UNCBI) Writing and Collaborative Forum. University of southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA USA August 17-22, 2009. Dissemination of report of the 3-year UNCBI Collaborative Research.
Published2009
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Post-Election Violence in Kenya: How Universities and Community-Based Organizations Worked Together to Assist the Health and well Being of Vulnerable Urban Children presented at the 8th International Conference on Urban Health,KICC Nairobi, Kenya October 18-23, 2009.
Published2009
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Article in Perspectives Journal, a Daystar University Publication, November 2008.
Published2008
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Chapter on “A Theological Reflection on Death and Dying: Hope of Life in HIV/AIDS” in the book: Towards HIV and AIDS Competency for the Christian Fraternity: Some Pertinent Theological and Ministerial Considerations, November 2007.
Published2007
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Book Review in Perspectives Journal, a Daystar University Publication, 2006.
Published2006
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Article in Integrating Faith and Learning: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Journal “Integration of Faith and Scholarship: A Theological Fallacy?” December, 2006.
Published2006
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Activities
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Travel Grants

Published2016

African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) research leadership series Successful Grant Proposal Writing
workshop (May 4 to 6, 2016)

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Conference Paper Presentation

Published2018

“Prophets, Healers and Science: Religion, Faith Healing and the Politics of Healthcare in Kenya” presented at the 8th African Association for the Study of Religions Conference in Africa Revisiting Religion, Politics, and the State in Africa and the African Diaspora, The University of Zambia and Justo Mwale University Lusaka, Zambia 1-4 August 2018

Published2017

“Overcoming the Sacred-Secular Divide through Theological Education” presented at a conference of the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity/Langham Partnership, London from 25 to 27 January 2017.

Published2017

“Understanding sacred-secular divide in the Kenyan society” presented at the conference of the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity/Langham Partnership, London from 25 to 27 January 2017

Published2016

Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO) Bridging the Two Cultures of Science and the Humanities research project
award grant 2015-2016.

Published2014

“Sharks in the waters: The Problem in African Political Engagement” presented at the Langham International Research
and Training Seminar, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and Tyndale House, Cambridge, UK 1st —27th September 2014. Paper
presented:

Published2012

“Of Penguins and Immigrants: church and politics in Africa” presented at the Langham International Research and Training Seminar and Conference, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, UK September 2nd – 22nd September, 2012.

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Conferences attended

Published2019

“African Theological Advance” project of the Nagel Institute of Calvin College, USA March 4th – 8th 2019, Pretoria, South Africa

Published2019

International capacity building Workshop for Globethics.net Partners, Experts and Staff 28th – 30th August 2019, Geneva, Switzerland

Published2018

Templeton World Charity Foundation research grant on religion and science. Grant award to for Christian and Scientific Association of Kenya (CSAK): Facilitating Synergetic Interaction between Science and Christian Faith in collaboration with Mount Kenya University, 2016 to 2018.

Published2018

“Leadership: A quest for Integrity” Keynote speech presented at IAPCHE Conference North west University,  Potchefstroom, South Africa November 6th – 8th 2018

Published2017

“Tackling the Sacred-Secular Divide through a Theological Training Institution: A Case of Daystar University” Langham-LICC Regional Consultation, Kenya 2-5 December 2017.

Published2016

Faraday Training on Science and Religion at Sweet Lake Resort & Masada Hotel, Naivasha, Kenya May 10 to 13, 2016

Published2013

Langham International Research and Training Seminar Trinity Theological College, Singapore senior research seminar 20-23 June 2013.

Published2011

“Politics in Africa: A Biblical and Theological Reflection” presented at the Langham International research and Training Seminar and Conference, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois USA June 12th –July 2nd, 2011.

Published2011

The 4/14 Window Global Summit III Singapore, 6-9 September 2011. Theology and Missiology Delegate.

Published2011

Child Development Symposium: African Scholars and the plight of the African Child. Sarova Pan-Afric Hotel Nairobi Kenya 9th -11th November 2011. Plenary Paper presented: A biblical and Theological Reflection of the Plight of the African Child.

Published2009

Retirement Benefits Authority, Trustees training Seminar, Nairobi, February 20, 2009

Published2009

Gospel and Culture Seminars: Public Theology: The South African Experience, Johannesburg and Cape Town SA June 2-16, 2009.

Published2006

Workshop on Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in the University, Daystar University, October 23 -24, 2006

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Paper Presentation

Published2019

“The Integration of science and religion in traditional healing (ethno-medicine) and faith based healing” presented at the
SSSR Annual Conference October 25th – 27th 2019 St. Louis Missouri, USA

Published2019

“Ethics in journalism–a quest in the post-truth era” presented at the Bilateral Forum for China-Africa Cooperative Research Projects Beijing China 8th – 10th November 2019

Published2018

“African Christianity and the intersection between, faith, traditional and biomedical healing” presented at the SSSR Annual Meeting, October 26-28 2018, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Published2018

“Tackling the Sacred-Secular Divide: Naming the Issue in Context – Africa” Paper presented at ICETE International
Consultation Panama City, Panama 29 October - 2 November 2018

Published2016

Postdoctoral research and writing project residency, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Feb 16 to April 20, 2016.
Nagel Lectures, Paper presented: Politics in Africa: A Theological Reflection

Published2016

"Reclaiming the Prophetic Voice: The Role of Religious Leaders on Social Justice Issues" Paper presented at Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations on May 24th 2016.

Published2016

Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO) Bridging the Two Cultures of Science and the Humanities Research Seminar July 2nd to August 2nd 2016. Paper presented: “The Integration of science and religion in traditional healing (ethno-medicine) and faith based healing.”

Published2013

Taming the Lions: Politics and the Creation Account” presented at Langham International Research and Training  Seminar and Conference, TTC, Singapore 9th June—5th July 2013. Paper presented:

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Inaugural Lectures

Published2016

“Synergy between Christianity and science as viewed in the prism of African culture” Paper presented for the Christian and Scientific Association of Kenya Western Region Inaugural Lecture Nov. 29th 2016 Rongo University, Kenya

Research Interests

Overview – brief summary of your areas of research interests and achievements:
My research interests include public theology, culture, economic and socio-political impacts on suffering communities and religion’s role and response

Title of Main Research Projects –indicate if they are funded by whom and
/or collaborative with whom, etc:


“African Christianity and the intersection between, faith, traditional and biomedical healing.” Funded by John Templeton Foundation through the Nagel Institute of Calvin College 2018-2020)


“The link between values education and environmental sustainability: determining effective approaches in delivering values  education for environment sustainability among school going children” 2017-2018 Funded by NRF African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), Pwani University, Riara University and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Developmnet( KICD)

“Christian and Scientific Association of Kenya (CSAK): Facilitating Synergetic Interaction between Science and Christian Faith.” Funded by Templeton World Charity Foundation 2015-2017—Collaboration with MKU, Moi University and Rongo University “Politics in Africa: A Biblical and Theological Reflection,” Post-doctoral Fellowship Funded by Langham International 2011-2014
“University-NGO Coalition-Building Initiative (UNCBI) in Nairobi and Eldoret.” Funded by American Council of Education/HED 2007-2009

Collaborative Project with University of Southern California (USC) and Moi University

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