Dr. Christine Karanja M. Profile
Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences
Dr. Christine Karanja M.
Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences
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| Name: | Dr. Christine Karanja M. |
|---|---|
| Mobile: | +254 709 972 000 |
| E-mail: | ckaranja@daystar.ac.ke |
| Website: | None |
| Updated: | 07 Oct, 2024 |
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About
- I am a Missiologist (a branch in theology), lecturer, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in exemplary university-level teaching, non-formal education training, and leadership roles both locally and internationally.
- My teaching spans a diverse array of theological and leadership courses in multicultural contexts across Africa and Asia, utilizing both residential and online formats.
- I have provided strategic leadership for a Master's program in Organizational Leadership and Development in East Africa, achieving high graduation rates and demonstrating substantial leadership impact among graduates.
- I have successfully trained and mentored faculty from various African countries in online course delivery and adult learning methodologies, significantly contributing to expanding the faculty pool for the Master's program, offered in 18 partner universities worldwide.
- In collaborative content development I co-authored an action research methods course, enhancing the curriculum for a Master's program utilized across 18 partner institutions.
- Participated in the design of a training model for dealing with poverty and development in collaboration with an international Christian NGO successfully contributing to a program now implemented in 40 countries with effective scalability and adaptability.
- As one of 350 contributors to the Africa Study Bible, I helped provide a vital resource for those ministering in Africa, enabling them to engage deeply with biblical insights.
- I have provided expert assessment for a book-writing project in Missiology and served as an External Examiner for doctoral candidates in the Department of Spirituality, Church History, and Missiology at the University of South Africa.
- Successfully supervised with effective guidance and support 34 master’s theses to completion, with 50% of students finishing their research and thesis within one year.
- I am currently the program leader in the development of a cutting-edge program that responds to contemporary needs, ensuring it meets the evolving demands of our field.
Academic Qualification
Recent Publications
Teaches
- I teach courses focused on missiology, covering key concepts and practices in the field.
- I teach Bible courses designed to merge faith with academic inquiry.
- I also teach research methods courses designed to empower students with the skills needed for impactful research in various Christian ministry contexts.
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Publications
Book Chapters
Association of Evangelicals in Africa. 2020. Scaling Up Theological Training in Africa
Published2020
Link: https://aeafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Click-here-to-download-the-Free-Ebook.pdf
Activities
Other Publications
Published2024
Musembi, P., & Karanja, C. (Eds) (2024). Transforming Encounter: A Bible Study Guide Based on the Gospel of John. Nairobi: Ad House Designers.
Published2023
Musembi, P., & Karanja, C. (2023). Look and Live: A Bible Study Gudie on Looking to Jesus in the Christian Race. Nairobi: Ad House Publishers.
Published2023
Musembi, P., Mburu, P., & Karanja, C. (2023). Pressing On: A Bible study Guide on Philipians. Nairobi: Ad House Designers.
Conference Paper Presentation
Published2023
Muvengi, D., & Karanja, C. (2023, September 28-29). Environmental justice, climate change and mitigation: A case for faith-based mind-set and behavior change approaches. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Daystar University Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Published2019
Mutua, C. K. (2019, September 8-13). Non-formal and informal education: Potential for leadership development in Africa. Paper presented at the AEA Theological Consultation, Nairobi, Kenya.
Research Interests
Creation Care
Intersection of faith and climate change
Children and creation care