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Instructor, Religious Studies; Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences

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Rev. Steven Nduto

Instructor, Religious Studies; Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences

Daystar University

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Name: Rev. Steven Nduto
Mobile: +254 709 972 000
E-mail: snduto@daystar.ac.ke
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Updated: 03 Sep, 2024
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About

Full-Time Lecturer | Daystar University | 2022 - Present  

  • I teach courses for the Department of Theology & Pastoral Studies.
  • I teach courses for the Department of Peace and International Studies, since 2013.

University Chaplain | Daystar University | 2009 - 2022  

  • I led the Chaplaincy Department at Daystar University.
  • I was responsible for providing the overall spiritual oversight for over 5,000 students and 300 staff, through spiritual nurture programs and pastoral care.

Thesis Coordinator | Daystar University – Department of Peace & International Studies | 2020 - 2021

  • I coordinate the submission and administrative management of theses in the department.
  • I am currently supervising several Masters’ students.

Part-Time Lecturer | Daystar University | 2010 - 2022

  • I taught courses for the Department of Theology & Pastoral Studies.
  • I taught courses for the Department of Peace and International Studies, since 2013.

Membership

  • Member, Kenya Christian Professional Forum (KCPF), membership number M139, since 2022
  • Reviewer, Journal of Religion in Africa (JRA), Since 2022
  • Potential Member, The African Association for the Study of Religions (AASR), Since 2022
  • Member, National Universities and Colleges Chaplains Association (NUCCA), Since 2018
  • Member, National Association for Christian Chaplains (NACC), Since 2017

Academic Qualification

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI | 2018 – Present I am presently pursuing a PhD in religious studies, and my working dissertation title is “Inculturation and Liberation Approaches to Evangelization: A Case of Spiritans’ St. Austin’s Catholic Parish, Nairobi County.”  
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY | 2020 - MA Diplomacy, Development, and International Security. My thesis was titled: “The role of Religion on Regional Integration: The Case of the East African Community, 2001-2016.” 
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI | 2007 - MA Religious Studies, My thesis was titled: “The On-Going Impact of the Akamba Traditional Religion and Philosophy on the Christian Conception of Death and Dying Among the Members of Africa Inland Church, Machakos District – Kenya.”
SCOTT CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | 1999 - Bachelor of Theology
Recent Publications
“MA Thesis Writing Guidelines (7-Steps to Graduation)” for the Daystar University Department of Peace and International Studies. This document was cowritten with Dr. Patrick Musembi, the Dean School of Arts and Humanities. https://esomeni.com/all-products/product/ma-thesis-writing-guidelines

Published : 2020

Journals
“Inculturation and Liberation as a Form of Religious Diplomacy in Reclaiming the African Identity” (Syengo & Kayeli, 2020), in the British International Journal of Education and Social Sciences Vol.7, No.7; July- 2020. This was co-written with my second supervisor for the PhD thesis, Dr. Edith Kayeli.

Published : 2020

Journals
“An Investigation of Blending Inculturation and Liberation approaches towards new Evangelization in Contemporary Africa” (Wachege & Syengo, 2018). This was co-written with my first supervisor for my PhD dissertation, Prof. P.N. Wachege. DOI: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i7/4325  http://41.204.161.209/bitstream/handle/11295/104471/An_Investigation_of_Blendi ng_Inculturation_and_Liberation_approaches_towards_new_evangelization_in_Contempor ary_Africa.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Published : 2018

Journals
“Redeeming Christian Marriage and Family in Kenya” edited by Dr. Rebecca Oladipo (Oladipo, 2015). https://www.daystar.ac.ke/images/book-covers/redeeming_christian_marriage_and_family_in_kenya.pdf

Published : 2015

Book Chapters
Teaches

1. Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies

  1. PHL111 – Introduction to Philosophy
  2. ACT200 – Critical and Analytical Thinking
  3. BIL111 – Old Testament Introduction and Survey
  4. BIL112 – Introduction to New Testament and Survey
  5. BIL212 – Introduction to Bible Doctrines
  6. BIL432 – Pentateuch
  7. BIL615 – Foundations of Christian Service
  8. CHM411 – Church Music
  9. CHM421 – Christian – Muslim Relations
  10. INS212 – African Traditional Societies
  11. RET320 – Christianity & Islam in Africa
  12. WCH601 – World Christianity (History from Apostolic Origins to 1453 CE)
  13. WCT611 – World Christianity (Theology from Apostolic Origins to 1453 CE)

2. Department of Peace and International Studies

  1. ETH202 – Introduction to Ethics of War and Peace
  2. PEA365 – Introduction to Refugee Studies
  3. PEA386 – ADVOCACY: The Church’s Mission for a Just Society
  4. PEA412 – African Politics and Society
  5. IRS415 – Environmental Security

Courses I am teaching Currently.

  1. PHL111 – Introduction to Philosophy
  2. BIL111 – Introduction and Survey of the Old Testament
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Journals

“MA Thesis Writing Guidelines (7-Steps to Graduation)” for the Daystar University Department of Peace and International Studies. This document was cowritten with Dr. Patrick Musembi, the Dean School of Arts and Humanities. https://esomeni.com/all-products/product/ma-thesis-writing-guidelines
Published2020
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“Inculturation and Liberation as a Form of Religious Diplomacy in Reclaiming the African Identity” (Syengo & Kayeli, 2020), in the British International Journal of Education and Social Sciences Vol.7, No.7; July- 2020. This was co-written with my second supervisor for the PhD thesis, Dr. Edith Kayeli.
Published2020
Link:

“An Investigation of Blending Inculturation and Liberation approaches towards new Evangelization in Contemporary Africa” (Wachege & Syengo, 2018). This was co-written with my first supervisor for my PhD dissertation, Prof. P.N. Wachege. DOI: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i7/4325  http://41.204.161.209/bitstream/handle/11295/104471/An_Investigation_of_Blendi ng_Inculturation_and_Liberation_approaches_towards_new_evangelization_in_Contempor ary_Africa.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Published2018
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Book Chapters

“Redeeming Christian Marriage and Family in Kenya” edited by Dr. Rebecca Oladipo (Oladipo, 2015). https://www.daystar.ac.ke/images/book-covers/redeeming_christian_marriage_and_family_in_kenya.pdf
Published2015
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Other Publications

Published2017

Research Proposals to Daystar University’s Centre of Research Publications, Consultancy and Postgraduate Bureau.

  • “Survey on the Spiritual Nurture Programs of Daystar University.” This proposal was approved, and the survey was funded, conducted and concluded.
  • “Factors that Contribute to Suicidal Ideation Among Students in Kenyan Christian Universities.” This proposal was approved and received partial funding. 

Research Interests
  • Religious Studies
  • Religious Diplomacy 

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