Dr. Ubong Ekpenyong Eyo
DepartmentReligious and Cultural Studies
DesignationLecturer I
EmailAbout Dr. Ubong Ekpenyong Eyo
Dr. Ubong Ekpenyong Eyo is an academic staff in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies at the University of Calabar. He joined the University in 2010 as an Assistant Lecturer and was promoted to the rank of Lecturer I in 2017. He obtained a Bachelor in Divinity at The Theological College of Northern Nigeria, an affiliate of the University of Jos in 2004. In 2001, Dr. Ubong Eyo was awarded a certificate in Ecumenical studies from the Ecumenical Institute, Bossey, Geneva-Switzerland and later obtained a master's degree in Ecumenical Theological from the University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland in 2011. He was also awarded a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from the University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt (2008) and Ph.D. in Biblical Studies (New Testament) from the University of Calabar, Calabar in 2016. Dr Eyo’s main area of research is biblical studies and gender. Since joining the services of the University, he has been teaching, mentoring and researching thereby contributing to scholarship. Dr. Eyo has successfully published over fourteen journal articles and book chapters spread across both local and international peer-reviewed journals. He is a regular participant in many conferences, workshops, symposia and seminars where he presents papers and also makes useful contributions. He has also served the University in other capacities including Chairman, Welfare Committee (2019 till date) and Secretary, Post Graduate Committee (2020 till date). Dr Eyo is a member of many professional bodies including the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions, Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities Association of Nigerian Universities and many others. Dr. Eyo is a clergy serving with the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, having been ordained in 1995. Currently, he is the Secretary of the Board of Faith and Order, the largest board of the church. He is a family person.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | Henshaw Town Primary School, Calabar | 1974 | 1980 delete_forever | |
| O’Level, General Certificate of Education | West African Peoples' Institute, Calabar | 1980 | 1986 delete_forever | |
| Diploma in Religious Studies | Trinity Union Theological College, Umuahia | 1991 | 1994 delete_forever | |
| Bachelor of Divinity | University of Jos, Jos | 1997 | 1999 delete_forever | |
| M. A. Biblical Studies | University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria | 2006 | 2008 delete_forever | |
| M. Th.Ecumenical Studies | University of Geneva, Switzerland | 2008 | 2010 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D. Biblical Studies | University of Calabar | 2010 | 2016 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Eyo, U. E. (2021). Research Methodolgy in Biblical Studies. In E. C. Ekeke (Ed.), Methods, Theories and Issues in the Study of Religion (pp. 35-55). Calabar: Stiffaith Print & Co. | |
| Eyo, U. E., & Onah, G. A. (2021). The Concept of God in the Old Testament: A Phenomenological Approach. In E. Essien (Ed.), Phenomenological Approaches to Religion and Spirituality (pp. 1-17). Hersshey: IGI Global. | |
| Akpan, S. B., & Eyo, U. E. (2020). Covid-19 Outbreak: Wet Markets and the Ethics of Anthropoholism. Euromentor Journal Studies About Education, XI(3), 148-166. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2020). Biblical Deborah and Mary Mitchell Slessor – A Comparison in Time and Space. Pinisi Discretion Review, 4(1), 83- 92. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2020). Nkuho Institution and Marital Conflict Prevention Among the Efik People. In E. Essien (Ed.), Handbook of Research on the Impact of Culture in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding (pp. 64-76). Hershey: IGI Global. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2020). The Concept of Atonement in the Old Testament, Greco-Roman World and the New Testament. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(2), 75-81. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2020). The Concept of Atonement in the Old Testament, Greco-Roman World and the New Testament. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(2), 75-81. | |
| Eyo, U. E., Essien, E., & Ekong, G. (2020). Beyond Properity Gospel and Socio-Economic Insecurity in Africa: Ethical Implicatins of Spiritualizing Poversty. In E. Essien (Ed.), Handbook of Research on the Impact of Culture in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding (pp. 440-463). Hersshey: IGI Global. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2019). A Feminist Interpretation and Reconstruction of John 7:53-8:11 in the Light Violence against Women and Its Implications Today. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), III(VII), 397-401. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2019). Between Religion and Agriculture: A Roadmap to Revamping Nigeria's Economy. GNOSI: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Theory and Praxis, 2(1), 62-70. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2019). The Parable of the Talents and Economic Management: Lessons for the Nigerian Nation. GNOSI: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Theory and Praxis, 2(2), 66-73. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2018). Divorce: Causes and Effects on Children. Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 06(05), 172-177. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2018). Jesus' Principles of Breaking Barriers: A Reflection on John 4:3-42. In V. G. Nyoyoko (Ed.), Engendering Peace or Violence in Nigeria: A Trajectory of Contextual Biblical Hermeneutics (pp. 97-112). Uyo: Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies, South-South Zone. | |
| Ekeke, E. C., & Eyo, U. E. (2016). The Necessity of Hope: A Philosophical and Theological Appraisal. European Scientific Journal, 12(5), 371-385. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2016). Efik Traditional Marriage Rites - A Gender Perspective. Religions -Journal of the Nigeria Association for the Study of Religions, 26(1), 114-124. | |
| Eyo, U. E. (2011). An Interpreation of "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1::14) to the Efik people. Geneva: Institut Oecumenique. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Values and Empowerment for Academic Staff organised by University of Calabar Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) in collaboration with Dagracem Consult and Services Ltd., Calabar | 2012-08-15 | 2012-08-16 | ||
| Capacity Building Workshop for Academic Staff organised by University of Calabar Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE), Calabar | 2013-02-12 | 2013-02-13 | ||
| The 35th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR), University of Abuja, Abuja | Gender Equality – The Voice of the Creation Hymn | 2014-09-02 | 2014-09-05 | |
| The 28th Annual Conference of National Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS), Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. | Reconciliation: Biblical Exploration of Gen 37, 44 – 45 | 2015-07-07 | 2015-07-10 | |
| The Premier Edition of Faculty of Arts International Conference, University of Calabar | Democracy and gender equality: Biblical perspective and Implications for the Nigerian State. | 2016-04-12 | 2016-04-15 | |
| The 29th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS), Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo | Stereotypes and Sustainable Development in Africa: A Reflection on John 4:3-42. | 2016-07-05 | 2016-07-08 | |
| Faculty of Arts International Conference, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State | Gender Equality and Equity in Efik Society in the Context of John 8:1-11. | 2016-07-13 | 2016-07-15 | |
| Engendering Peace or Violence in Nigeria: A Trajectory of Contextual Biblical Hermeneutics, Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies, South-South Zone, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State | Jesus’ Principles of Breaking Barriers: A Reflection on John 4:3-42. | 2016-07-18 | 2016-07-21 | |
| The 37th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR), University of Benin, Benin, Nigeria | Efik Traditional Marriage Rites – A Gender Perspective | 2016-09-19 | 2016-09-22 | |
| The 30th National Confernce of Nigeria Association of Biblcal Studies, University of Makurdi, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria | The Parable of the Talents and Economic Management: Lessons for the Nigerian Nation | 2017-07-04 | 2017-07-08 | |
| The 31st National Confernce of Nigeria Association of Biblcal Studies, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State | 2018-07-03 | 2018-07-06 | ||
| The 9th Toyin Falola Annual International Conference On Africa And The African Diaspora (TOFAC 2019), Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria | 1. A Feminist Interpretation and Reconstruction of John 7:53-8:11 in the Light of Violence Against Women and Its Religious Implications Today 2. Biblical Deborah and Mary Mitchell Slessor – A Comparison in Time and Space and Lessons for Contemporary Africa | 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-03 | |
| The 35th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR), University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State | 1. King Solomon’s Reign and the divided Kingdom: Lessons for Restructuring of the Nigerian Nation. 2. The Nexus between Abraham’s Marriage and Efik (African) Traditional Marriage: Implications for African Christians | 2019-09-16 | 2019-09-19 |