Dr. Emmanuel Williams Udoh

MBBS (Sydney), FRACS (Paediatric Surgery)

Emmanuel Williams Udoh is a lecturer in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies in the University of Calabar. He came into the employment of the University of Calabar, Nigeria in November 2010 as an Assistant Lecturer. Before joining the institution he had served as an ordained Minister in the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, a theological Tutor and full-time parish minister. Joining the Federal institution gives him an opportunity of reaching the youth with his wide knowledge of the Bible and theology, and to contribute to the uplifting the moral standard of the society. Academically, Dr. Udoh haven obtained enough credits at the General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level (GCE O/level) attended the Theological College of Northern Nigeria, Bukuru (an affiliate of the University of Jos), where he obtained his Bachelor of Divinity Degree in Theology in 1997, he furthered his studies at the University of Calabar where he obtained his Master of Arts degree (M.A) in Religion and Philosophy in 2005, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) with specialization in Comparative Religion in 2016 from the same university. Dr. Udoh has also attended professional courses in and outside Nigeria and holds certificates in Church and Society, Social Youth Work, Church Management and so on. Dr. Udoh is a member of several academic bodies including FAHSANU (Faculty of Arts/Humanities Scholars’ Association of Nigerian Universities); Nigerian Association for the Study of Religion (NASR); Pan African Anthropoligical Association (PAAA); and Member, Nigerian Association of Biblical Studies. However, in order to further enhance his academic pedigree, he has attended several conferences and presented papers. Among Conferences attended include National Conference on Religion, Security and Economy in Africa from May 22-25. 2017 at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri; FAHASANU International Conference in Calabar; Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions – 40th Annual Conference 16th -19th September 2019; PAAA Conference 15th – 17th August, 2018 on Resurgence of Slavery: Implications for African Anthropology and Development in the 21st Century. Dr. Udoh is a recognized speaker in several local and international events – Addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in1988; delivered a talk at the World DIAKONIA Conference held in Canada in 1993; addressed the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria on several issues relating to Church and Society. Dr. Udoh is a Reviewer for IGI Global. He has held several positions in the University of Calabar including Faculty of Arts Representative at the Faculty of Biological Sciences; Departmental Course Adviser for year 3 students; currently Departmental Examination Officer. Dr. Udoh is a lecturer who specializes in World Religions, Comparative Religion, Sociology of Religion, Psychology of Religion, Research Methods in Arts and Humanities, and also have flare for African Traditional Religion and Islam. This course are taught at first degree and Masters levels. In addition he supervises students at these levels. He has served the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria at various levels. Aside from being Theological tutor, Lay development trainers and parish minister, he was also Chairman Congregational Ministries Department of the Board of Faith and Order of the church, Clerk or Secretary of Lagos East Presbytery, Calabar Presbytery and Moderator of Port Harcourt Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria. Dr. Udoh enjoys reading, sports – football, badminton, singing, and writing. He is a person with ability to work with little or no supervision, quick to adapt to work environment, understands the concept of team work and understands the concept and, principles and strategies of human development. .