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Prof. NNORUKA SYLVANUS

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Biography: Professor Sylvanus Ifeanyichukwu Nnoruka is a native of Umudioka in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. He is a Catholic priest. He completed a doctorate in philosophy, licentiate in theology and a master’s in literature (English and French languages) in the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. He has lectured in: St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene (formerly affiliated to the University of Uyo, currently to the University of Calabar); Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu (Affiliated to the University of Ibadan). Currently he is a lecturer in the Philosophy Department of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria. He was for some years a visiting scholar to the University of Uyo.
Faculty/Department/Unit: Department of Philosophy Rank: Professor
Research Interest: Philosophy ought to be relevant to life. It should not (as Hegel did) adopt abstract approach to reality. Every culture has something positive to contribute to learning in general. Philosophy should, therefore, not approach cultures with preconception and
Educational Qualifications: (a) 1978: Bachelor of Philosophy {Urbaniana University, Rome}
(b) 1982: Bachelor of Divinity {Urbaniana University, Rome}
(c) 1987: M.A. (Philosophy) {Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium}
(d) 1988: M.A. (Literature) {Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium}
(e) 1990: Ph.D. (Philosophy) {Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium}
(f) 1991: S.T.L. [M.A.] (Theology) {Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium}
Universities Attended: (a) Bigard Memorial Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene, Nigeria 1975- 1978
(b) Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria 1978- 1982
(c) Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium 2000- 2006
(d) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, 1990-1991
Publications: (a) Books

1 Personal Identity A Philosophical Survey, Modern Business Press, Uyo, 1995. (107 pages)

2 Challenges to becoming a Priest in our Time, Fulladu Publishing Company Nsukka, 2000. (30 pages)

3 Living Our Faith Vol. I (editor)
Fulladu Publishing Company, Enugu, 2003. (114 pages)

4 Father Thaddeus Nwagha Ihejiofor Memorial Lecture Series Vol. I (editor) Fulladu Publishing Company, Enugu, 2003 (110 pages)

5 Father Thaddeus Nwagha Ihejiofor Memorial Lecture Series Vol. 2 (editor) Snaap Press, Enugu, 2005 (112 pages)

6 Solidarity: A Principle of Sociality. A Phenomenological- Hermeneutical Approach in the Context of the Philosophy of Alfred Schutz and an African Culture. IKO – Verlag, für Interkulturelle Kommunikation, Frankfurt 2007. (286 pages)

7 “Thy Kingdom Come” The Advent, Growth and Role of the Catholic Church in Umudioka – Dunukofia, IKO – Verlag, für Interkulturelle Kommunikation, Frankfurt 2007. (275 pages)

8 Church Administration, the Role of the Laity, (Editor) Living Flames Resources, Owerri, 2010. (48 pages)

9 Christianity, Islam and Salvation Mission, (Editor) Living Flames Resources, Owerri, 2011. (86 pages)

10 The Church, Politics and Development: The Nigeria Situation, (Editor) Living Flames Resources, Owerri, 2012. (84 pages)

11 Poverty and the Nigerian Church (Editor), Living Flames Resources, Owerri, 2013. (131 pages)

12 The Changeless Catholic Priesthood in a Faith-Decadent Society, Living Flames Resources, Owerri, 2014. (68 pages)

13 Evangelization in the Face of Modern Communication Media (Editor), Living Flames Resources, Owerri, 2014. (111 pages)

The Relevance of Philosophy (Editor), Dorrance Publishers, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (154 pages)

(b) Chapters in Books

1 “Philosophical Reflections and the Christian Faith” in Sylvanus I. Nnoruka et al (ed.) Living Our Faith Vol. I, Fulladu Publishing Company, Enugu, 2003. (pp 78-98)

2 “The Paradigmatic Status of Western Philosophy in Okere’s Philosophical Hermeneutics” in J. Obi Oguejiofor and Godfrey Igwebuike Onah (ed.) African Philosophy and the Hermeneutics of Culture (Essays in Honour of Theophilus Okere), Lit Verlag, Munster, 2005. [pp 112-144]

3 “Evolution of Contemporary African Philosophy: A Critical Survey” in Ike Odimegwu (ed.) Philosophy and Africa (2006 World Philosophy Day @ UNIZIK) Vol. I. Litmus Publications Amawbia, 2006. (pp 43-57)

4 “Literature as Philosophy” in Benjamin Ike Ewelu (ed.) Philosophical Reflections on African Issues, Delta Publications, Enugu, 2010. (pp 13-23)

5 “Is Democracy Possible in Africa?” in Benjamin Ike Ewelu (ed.) Philosophical Reflections on the Common Good in Africa, Delta Publications, Enugu, 2011. (pp 38-50)

6 “The Triumph of Heidegger?” in Cletus Umezinwa (ed.) Philosophical Writings, Afro-Orbis Publications, Nsukka, 2011. (1-12)

7 “Education: Radiating the Light of Knowledge for Quality Living” in George E. Adimike (ed.) Witnessing in the Public Square, Feros Publications, Onitsha, 2011 (pp 71-80).

8 “A Hermeneutical Analysis of the Status of Married Women in traditional Igbo Society” in Chukwudi Anthony Njoku (ed.) Ugo ocha A Pioneering Voice (A Festschrift for Msgr. Theophilus Okere), Totan Publishers, 2012 (pp 219-231)

9 "Hegel's Proof of the Existence of God?" in Cletus Umezinwa (ed.) Philosophical Essays on Human Problems, Afro-Orbis Publications, Nsukka, 2012. (pp 64-74)

10 “Globalisation with Identity – Towards Salvaging Africa” in Cletus Umezinwa (ed.) Identity and Multiculturalism, Delta Publications, Enugu, 2013. (pp 18-31)

11 “Aristotle’s In Medio Virtus Stat: Towards Enhancing Family Catechesis” in Maurice Izunwa (ed.) Family, Church & Society, Booksmith House Publications, Nimo, 2013. (pp 595-601).

12 “Transforming African Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Worldviews: Lessons from my Service to the Catholic Academy in Nigeria” in Stan Chu Ilo et als (eds.) Faith in Action Vol III, Paulines Publications Africa, Abuja, 2020. (pp 88-114).

13 “Blessed are the Merciful for they shall obtain Mercy”: A Reading of Dives in Misericordia in Chukwudi J. Obiajunwa (ed.) New Era of Evangelization. Which Way 40 Years Later, apt Publications, Owerri, 2021. (pp18-26).



(c) Articles already in Referenced Conference Proceedings

1 “Multiplicity of Ethic Groups in Nigeria: A Challenge to the Nigerian Church” in J. Obi Oguejiofor and Innocent Enweh, Ecclesia in Africa, the Nigerian Response, Fulladu Publishing Company, Nsukka, Nigeria. 1997, (pp149-157).

2 “Is Peaceful Relationship between Christians and Muslims Possible?” in Valerian M. Okeke ed. The Nature and Identity of the Church, Nigerian Theological Perspectives, Fulladu Publishing Company Nsukka, 2002. (Proceedings of the Conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria Held at Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, 17-20 April 2001)

3 “Responsible Leadership in Governance: the African Dilemma” in Obi Oguejiofor et al (ed.), Philosophy, Democracy and Responsible Governance in Africa Lit Verlag Munster, 2003. (pp 173-186)

4 “Leadership in the Church: Contemporary Challenges within the African Context” in Francis A. Adedara (ed.) Church Leadership and the Christian Message, (Proceedings of the 17th and 18th Conferences of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria), Stirling-Horden Publishers, Ibadan, 2004. (pp 73-87)

5 “Towards a Revival of the African Personality” in J. Obi Oguejiofor (ed.) Philosophy, Ideology and Civil Society (Selected Papers from the 11th Annual Conference of the International Society for African Philosophy and Studies [ISAPS]), Living Flames Resources, Owerri (pp 322-340)

6 “Phenomenological Hermeneutical Approach to Liturgical Reforms” in Luke E. Ijezie et al (ed.) Theology and Liturgy in the Life of the Church, (Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria), Clear Impact Publishers, Lagos, 2012. (pp 178-193)

7 "Education for Tolerance: Requisite for Authentic Reconciliation and Forgiveness. A Hermeneutical - Theological Approach" in Luke E. Ijezie et al (ed.) The Church in Africa (Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria), Clear Impact Publishers, Lagos, 2013. (pp 407-418)

8 “Towards Salvaging Africa’s Work Ethic: A Hermeneutical cum Theological Approach” in Luke E. Ijezie et al (ed.) Religious Faith and Public Service in Nigeria – Ambiguities and Paradoxes (Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria), Clear Impact Publishers, Lagos, 2014. (pp 403-413)



(d) Articles that have already appeared in learned Journals.

1 Book Review: Chukwudum B, Okolo, Problems of African Philosophy and On other Essay, Cecta Press, Enugu, in Pistes Africaines, Vol. I, No. I, Avril 1990, 108-109.

2 “L’Eglise de Dieu qui est au Nigeria” in Paque Nouvelle, No. 4, 1995, 41-45.

3 “Alfred Schutz on the Social Distribution of Knowledge.” Darshana International, Vol. XXXVI, No. I, January 1996, 54-62.

4 “African Culture and the Quest for Truth”, in Philosophy Today, Vol. 43, No. 4/4, Winter 1999, 411-422.

5 “Historical Perspectives on the Relationship of the Non-Christian Religions and the Christian Religion: Implications for African Traditional Religion” in Koinonia, Vol. I, June 2000, 55-67.

6 “Challenges to the African Theologian in the third Millennium” in Koinonia, Vol. I No. 2, June 2001, 123-140

7 “Judgment in African Thought”, in Philosophy in the Contemporary World”, Vol. 10 Number 2 Fall-Winter 2003, 51-61.

8 “Can Philosophy Contribute to Nation Building?” in Academia (A Clarentian Institute of Philosophy [CIP] Publication), Vol. 1 No. 1, June 2003, 110-123.

9 “A Critical Survey of Prayer of Petition (African Traditional Religion and Process Philosophy)” in Koinonia Vol. 2 No. I December 2004, 77-91

10 “In Search of Our Common Humanity – Towards a Philosophy of Pluralism” in International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science Vol. III, Issue IV April 2019, 377-382.

11 “The Cultural Relevance of Education” in International Journal of Research – GRANTHAALAYAH, July 2019.
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Skills: Proven administrative skills – was for many years the head, Department of Philosophy of St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene. I am also involved in community development together with helping people out of their academic, social, economic, and religious problems.
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