Biography

As a Christian who grew up in religious circles, questions about theology and religion have always been on my mind especially as it pertains to the Holy Spirit. This is because I observed how people are often manipulated and exploited by those who claim to be special possessors of the Spirit. I have also observed how churches refuse to engage in matters of social justice in the name of the Spirit. It seems to me that these negative practices thrive mostly on confusion about the identity and activity of the Spirit. This situation troubled me and so I sought to do something about it. My Ph.D. in Theology and Religion aims to change the status quo by explicating and presenting Friedrich Schleiermacher’s doctrine of the Spirit as a viable alternative. Schleiermacher’s doctrine of the Spirit is of particular interest to me precisely because of its simplicity, depth, openness to social engagement, and potential to combat harmful ideas about the Spirit in Christian communities. I also aim to show its relevance for Christian theology and the community of believers both in my country and beyond.

Previous Education

The University of Edinburgh Theology 2024
Theol Col of Northern Nigeria Theology 2023
Theol Col of Northern Nigeria Theology 2021