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Rev. Fr. Dr. Alaribe Gilbert N.
Lecturer
Diocese: Owerri
Email: info@swsseminaryowerri.org
Phone no: +234 810 824 2757
Courses taught:

O.T. Biblical Theology, Scripture 

Academic Qualifications:
  • First School Leaving Certificate 1982
  • West African Examination Council (WAEC)  1988
  • B.Phil (Bachelor in Philosophy) 2nd Class Upper 1993
  • B.Th (Bachelor in Theology) First Class 1997
  • Ph.D (Sacred Scripture – Old Testament) 2005
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education PDE 2015
Academic Publications:

 PUBLICATIONS AND PRODUCTIVE WORKS

a.       Journals 

  1. Alaribe G.N. & Ojumobi, C.J. (2024). Reclaiming the African Christian identity from the colonial past through the metaphor of the God of Liberation of the wilderness journey. Available @ https://www.scribd.com/document/ 780184673/ Reclaiming-the-African-Christian-Identity-From-the-Colonial-Past-Through-the-Concept-of-the-God-of-Liberation-in-the-Wilderness-Journey.
  2. Alaribe, G. N., Olefolu, N. Y. & Okafor, C.R.P. (2024). Effects of Religiosity on Students Behaviour towards the Realization of School Objectives. EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR). Vol. 10, Issue 11, November, 2024. Available @ https://eprajournals.com 
  3. Okafor, H. C., Alaribe, G. N. & Okafor, C. R. P. (2024). Exploring the Influence of the Sermon on the Mount on Computer Science Undergraduate Students’ Lifestyle and Mental Well-Being. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations (ISSN 2348-1218 [Print]; ISSN 2348-1226 [Online]) Vol.12, Issue 2, pp: (38 – 44), April 2024 – June 2024. Available @ www.researchpublish.com. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/ zenodo. 11219465 
  4. Alaribe, G. N., Okwuosa, L. & Uroko, F. (2024). Christian Final Year College Student: Preparedness and Consciousness in Adopting Biblical Principles to Survive and Thrive in Exile during the One Year NYSC Program. Journal Didaskalia, 7(1), 36-44. https://doi.org/10.33856/didaskalia.v7i1.348.
  5. Alaribe, G. N., Okafor, H. C. & Okafor, C. R. P. (2024). Awareness and Psycho-Spiritual Preparedness for Season of Exile in Search of Greener Pastures by SS-III Science Students. International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies. Vol.11, No.2, (ISSN 2394 – 9716. www.noveltyjournals.com.
  6. Okwuosa, L. N., Alaribe, G. N. & Ugo, A. C. (2023). Perceived Roles of Religious and Cultural Teachers in Implementing the Curriculum towards Achieving and Sustaining Peace in Imo State. Journal of Education and Culture Studies. ISSN 2573-0401 (Print). ISSN 2573041X (Online). Vol. 7, No.2, www.scholink.org/ojs/index.php/jecs.
  7. Alaribe, G. N. & Okwuosa, L. N (2021). Seeing the world through the eyes of God: Reading the Book of Qoheleth in the light of Genesis 1:1–2:4a, in Verbum et Ecclesia | Vol 42,No1|a2261 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/ve. v42i1.2261
  8. Alaribe, G. N., Naseri, C. & Aguocha, Y. N. (2020). Effectiveness of Christian Religious Studies Teachers in Exhibiting and Inculcating Christian Religious Values in Students Life. Journal of Childhood Motivators in Education, 1(1), 368-378.
  9. Winifred, K., Ezeji, P. & Alaribe, G. (2020). Impact of Religious Identity on Social Solidarity and Community Relationships: A Study of Rural Communities of Imo State, Nigeria. Fuwukari International Journal of Sociology and Development (FUWIJSD), 1(2). ISSN: 2714-2868. www.fuwijsd.com 
  10. Alaribe, G. N. & Amolo, H. (2017). Healthy Humans in a Healthy Environment: Religious Resources for Ecological Responsibility in Urban Centres. Journal of Occupation and Training (JOT), 6(1), 46-56.
  11. Alaribe, G. N. & Okwuosa, L. (2017). The Study and Teaching of Religion in Schools and Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. Journal of Resourcefulness and Distinction (JORESDIS), 14(1), 25-50
  12. Naseri, C. & Alaribe, G. N. (2016). Scholarly Interpretations of the Centurion’s Statement in Mark 15:39. Social Forum: A Journal of the National Association of Social Educators, 12(9), 156-164
  13. Alaribe, G. N. (2016). Seeing the World through the Eyes of God: Reading the Book of Qoheleth in the Light of Gen.1:1 – 2:4a. African Journal of Biblical Research, 3(4), 19-33.
  14. Opara, C.C. & Alaribe, G. N. (2016). Counselling Women for Economic Empowerment, Inter-Faith Harmony and Conflict Resolution in Nigeria. Journal of Religion and Society in Africa (JORASA), 2(1), 120-129.
  15. Alaribe, G. N., Okwuosa, L. & Nwanaju, I.U. (2016). The Wrestler and the Challenges of Chaos: Restructuring the Curriculum of Christian Religious Education for an Inclusive Christian Identity in Nigeria. International Journal of Religion and Culture (INJOREC), 1(2), 89-104.
  16. Alaribe, G. N., Okwuosa, L. & Offurum, W. (2016). Overcoming Religious Fanaticism in Contemporary Nigeria. Alvana Journal of Social Sciences, the Humanities & Education (AJOSTHED), 2(1) 118-135.
  17. Alaribe, G. N., Okwuosa, L. & Offurum, W. (2016). Peaceful Resolution of Religious Conflicts in Nigeria in the Light of the Priestly Creation Theology in Gen.1:1 – 2:4a. Religious Forum Academia (REFA). The National Journal of Contemporary Issues, 16, 144-167.
  18. Alaribe, G. N. (2015). Religious Education in the Light of Vatican II: Global Trends and Religio-Cultural Specifics. OCHE-AMAMIHE: Wisdom Journal of Theology and Philosophy, 2(5), 78-102.
  19. Okwuosa, L. & Alaribe, G. N. (2014). The Concept of Naming God: Its Complexities and Abuses among the Religions. International Journal of Religion and Theology (INJORETH), 3(1), 5-31.
  20. Alaribe, G. N. (2013). Religious Education and Ecological Integrity: Using the Biblical Theology of Creation in Gen.1:1 – 2:4a as a Resource for an Environmentally Friendly Education. Alvana Journal of Social Sciences, 8(1), 14-25.
  21. Alaribe, G. N. (2013). Secularization and the Language of Faith: Rescuing Devotional Words through a Programme of Religious Education. International Journal of Religion and Theology (INJORETH), 2(1), 5-21.
  22. Alaribe, G. N. (2012). The Cycle of chaos in Nigeria and the Foundations for Sustainable Development: A Comparison of the Ideals of Leadership in the Bible and in the Novels of Chinua Achebe. Alvana Journal of Social Sciences, 7(1), 1-21.
  23. Alaribe, G. N. & Okafor, H.C. (2011). Healing the Soul: Guilt, Expiation and Self-Realization, Counselling in Christian Religious Perspective for Sustainable Livelihood. Alvana Journal of Social Sciences, 6(1), 1-9.
  24. Alaribe, G. N. (2011). Interpreting the Scriptures: The Times and the Changing Paradigms of Biblical Hermeneutics. West African Journal of Ecclesial Studies (WAJES), 9, 21-49.
  25. Alaribe, G. N. & Onwuliri, J.O. (2011). Religious Pluralism and the Challenges of Nation-building in Nigeria: The Imperatives of Interfaith Dialogue between Christians and Moslems. Journal of the National Council on Educational Reconstruction, 6(12), 21-34.
  26. Alaribe, G. N. & Nneji, B. (2011). Religion and the Humanization of University Education: Engaging Religion in the Formulation of a Curriculum of University Education. Alvana Journal of Social Sciences, 5(2), 116-128.
  27. Alaribe, G. N. & Okafor, H.C. (2010). The Ambiguous World and the Pilgrim Soul: Integrating Religion and Spirituality into Counselling and Therapy. International Journal of Philosophy and Religion, 2(1), 59-65.
  28. Alaribe, G. N. (2010). The Novelist as a Teacher: The Use of the Religious Motif in Literature. Journal of Arts and Humanities, 7(1), 1-8.
  29. Alaribe, G. N. (2009). Education within a Pluralistic Society: The Challenges of National Education in the Nigerian Context. International Journal of Philosophy and Religion, 1(1), 8-14.
  30. Alaribe, G. N. (2009). Education, Religion and Professional Guidance: Empowering the Individual for the Growth of the Nation. Alvana Journal of Social Sciences, 4(1), 30-34.
  31. Alaribe, G. N. (2009). The Problem of the Supernatural in Post-modern Thought: Implications for Gaudium et Spes. OCHE AMAMIHE: Wisdom Journal of Theology and Philosophy, 2(1), 135-165.
  32. Alaribe, G. N. (2007). Images of Learning: The Idea of Education in Art and Philosophy. A Journal of the National Education Association of Nigeria, 33(7), 172-181.
  33. Alaribe, G. N. (2007). Cultivating Humanity: Between Secular and Transcendental Ideals of Education. School Review, A Journal of the Nigerian Association of School Supervisors (NASS), 11(5), 109-131.
  34. Alaribe, G. N. (2006). The Bible as Scripture and as Literature: Questions and Approaches in some modern Philosophical vis-a-vis Critical Scholarships. West African Journal of Ecclesial Studies (WAJES), 7, 1-33.

b.       Books

Sole Authored Books

  1. Alaribe, G. N. (2015). Ages of Faith, Seasons of Devotion. Lagos: Sovereign Prints.
  2. Alaribe, G. N. (2006). Ezekiel 18 and the Ethics of Responsibility: A Study in Biblical Interpretations and Christian Ethics, EOS Verlag Erzabtei St. Ottilien. 

 

Edited Books

  1. Alaribe, G. N. & Okwuosa, L. (2018). Mentoring Grace: Exploring the Confluence of the Arts and the Humanities. Divine Favour Digital Concepts, Owerri, Nigeria.
  2. Alaribe, G. N. & Ohajunwa, M.E. (2007). Gift and Struggle: Trajectories of the Christian Life in Nigeria. Assumpta Press, Owerri.

Editor – in – Chief: Alvana Journal of Social Sciences 

  1. Alaribe, G. N. (2016). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol.10 No. 1, 2016
  2. Alaribe, G. N. (2013). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 8 No. 1, September, 2013
  3. Alaribe, G. N. (2012). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 7 No. 2,  December, 2012
  4. Alaribe, G. N. (2012). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 7 No. 1,  September 2012

 

Member of the Editorial Board: Alvana Journal of Social Sciences 

  1. Alaribe, G. N. (2008). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 3 No. 2, September, 2008.
  2. Alaribe, G. N. (2009). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 4 No. 1, March, 2009
  3. Alaribe, G. N. (2010). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 4 No. 2, Jan. 2010
  4. Alaribe, G. N. (2010). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 4 No. 3, 2010
  5. Alaribe, G. N. (2011). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5 No. 1, Jan. 2011
  6. Alaribe, G. N. (2011). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5 No. 2, March 2011
  7. Alaribe, G. N. (2011). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5 No. 4, 2011
  8. Alaribe, G. N. (2011). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 6 No. 5, 2011
  9. Alaribe, G. N. (2011). Alvana Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 6 No. 1, 2011

 

c.        Book Chapters/Book of Proceedings

 

  1. Alaribe, G.N. (2024). Parable of the Prodigal Son: An Allegory for Contemporary African Life in the Cities. In P. Nnodim, C. Ogbujah, K. Amaeshi, A. Okigbo & B. Adi (eds) Vocations and Missions: Pathways of Development A Festschrift in Honour of Very Rev. Dr. Anthony E. Onyeocha. Owerri: Divine Favour Digital Concepts. 
  2. Alaribe, G.N. (2024). Sanctity in Ordinary Life: The African Experience. In M. Ukah, L. Ocha & L. Ehiemere (eds) Igirigi Ogu Okwukwe, A Festschrift in Honour of Bishop Michael Kalu Ukpong on the Occasion of His 60th Birthday. Owerri: Apt Publications.
  3. Alaribe, G.N. (2023). The African Church and the African Heritage: Outlining the Faith Journeys for an African Theology of Christian Identity. In: J. C. Ike & K. C. Iwe (eds) Consecrated in the Truth: Essays in Honour of Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Jude Chukwuma Onyeakazi on his Priestly Silver Jubilee. Nigeria: Sons Digital Press.
  4. Alaribe, G.N. (2021). Christian faith and African culture: exploring the evolving dynamic in M.E. Ohajunwa, K. Ameke, V.A. Onwuliri, P. Ajeka, J. Obilor, V. Iwu, H. Ucheagwu (eds). Mission imperatives: Essays in honour of a Pastor and Academic. Owerri: Panoptic Wand Global Services. 
  5. Alaribe, G.N. (2020). The Work of a Chaplain in a University Campus: Challenges and Prospects. In Henry N. Opara (ed), Pastoral Care of Young People: Youth Ministry in the Light of Christus Vivit. Lagos: Marco Concepts.
  6. Alaribe, G. N. (2018). Encountering God in unseemly Times: the Journey of Faith for the Postmodern Christian. In G.N. Alaribe & L.N. Okwuosa (eds), Mentoring Grace: Exploring the Confluence of the Arts and the Humanities. Divine Favour Digital Concepts. Owerri, Nigeria.
  7. Alaribe, G.N. (2017). The Church and Healing in African Christianity: A Biblical Perspective Based on John 10:10. In U. S. Anyanwu & N. S. Iheoma (eds), Evangelical Witness: A Festschrift in Honour of the Priestly Silver Jubilee of Rev. Fr. Uzochukwu Jude Njoku. Owerri: APT Publications.
  8. Okwuosa, L.N. & Alaribe, G. N. (2016). Family Morality in Igbo Contemporary Society: An Appraisal. In Okere, T. I (ed.), Power in Use and Abuse. Proceedings of the International Symbosium Organized by Whelan Research Academy. Owerri: Divine Favour Digital Concepts. 
  9. Alaribe, G. N. (2016). Seeing the World through the Eyes of God: Reading the Book of Qoheleth in the Light of Gen.1:1 – 2:4a. In Nwora Sam Nwigwe (ed). Biblical Studies and Cultural Diversity in Africa. Owerri: Transfiguration Press and Publishing House.
  10. Okwuosa, L. & Alaribe, G. N. (2014). Salvation and its Mediation in Christianity: The Challenges of Religious Pluralism. In Oparah, C. C., et al (eds), Issues in Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies: A Reader. Aba: Ranklous Prints.
  11. Alaribe, G. N. & Okwuosa, L. N. (2014). Religious Education and the Growth of Religious Knowledge: A Critical Exploration. In Okere, T. I. (ed), The Functionality of Education in Contemporary Nigeria. Proceedings of the International Symposium of the Whelan Research Academy. Owerri: Assumpta Press.
  12. Alaribe, G. N. & Okwuosa, L. N. (2014). Democracy and Education: Transforming the Politics of National Division in Nigeria through a Curriculum of Religious Education. In Anyanwu S. O & Nwanaju, I. U (eds), Religious Conflicts and Dialogue Initiatives in Nigeria. Vol.III. The Politicization of Religion in Nigeria since the Amalgamation of 1914. Abakaliki: Citizens’ Advocate Press.
  13. Alaribe, G. N. & Okwuosa, L. N. (2012). The Command: Love of God and of Neighbour in the Light of Deus Caritas Est as the Basis for Effective Christian – Muslim Dialogue in Nigeria. In Anyanwu, S. O & Nwanaju, I. U. (eds), Boko Haram and Terrorism: Religious Conflicts and Dialogue Initiatives in Nigeria. Enugu: Snaap Press.
  14. Alaribe, G. N. & Ohanele, R. (2011). Religion, Art and Cultural Education in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects. In Okere, T. I. (ed), The Church and Igbo Society. Whelan Research Academy for Religion, Culture and Society. Owerri: Assumpta Press.
  15. Nneji, B. U. & Alaribe, G. N. (2010). Technology in Education and the Challenges on the Ontology of the Human Being. In O.O. Oku, I.P. Asiabaka, F.C. Emenalo, E.A. Odionye, F.N. Okeke, F.O. Anugom, R. Anyaogu, C.N. Isiozor, V.C.C. Alabekee, P. Ike & K.K. Onuoha (eds). Contemporary Nigerian Education: A Book of Readings. Department of Educational Foundation, Evan Enwerem University, Owerri.
  16. Alaribe, G. N. (2009). A Tale of Two Cities and their Constitution: The ‘City of God’ and the Nigerian State. In T. I. Okere & K. C. Njoku (ed), A Nigerian Constitution for Nigerians. Proceedings of International Symposium Organized by Whelan Research Academy for Religion, Culture and Society. Owerri: Assumpta Press.
  17. Alaribe, G. N. (2007). Beyond Chaos to Cosmos: Exploiting the Pastoral Dimensions of the Biblical Theology of Creation”, In G.N. Alaribe & M.E. Ohajunwa (eds) Gift and Struggle: Trajectories of the Christian Life in Nigeria. Owerri: Assumpta Press, Owerri.
  18. Alaribe, G. N. (2005). The Bible as Scripture and as Literature: Questions and Approaches in some modern Philosophical vis-a-vis Critical Scholarships”, in: Carmen Diller, et al (eds), Erforsche Mich, Gott, und Erkenne Mein Herz: Beitrage zur Syntax, Sprechaktanalyse und Metaphorik im Alten Testament. EOS Verlag, St. Ottilien, 2005:185 – 206.