Rev. Prof. Manya Wandefu Stephen

School of education and Social Sciences, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

He holds a PhD, in Religious Studies from Kenyatta University. Rev. Prof. Manya Stephen has had wide experience as a Lecturer. He has lectured in various universities and colleges including Kenyatta University, Daystar University, Africa International University, Mount Kenya University, Scott Christian University and Riara University before moving to Alupe University College as a Senior Lecturer. He is currently the Director, Post Graduate Studies, a member of the Research Committee, and also the Chair of Committee on Cohesion and Integration of Alupe University College Dr. Manya has done several qualitative research projects and has taught at graduate level and extensively supervised Masters and PhD students. 

 Rev. Prof. Manya has been instrumental in developing theology and education curriculums in several universities including; MA- Christian Education (Scott Christian University) MA- Child Development and MA- Chaplaincy and Diploma in Theology (Daystar University). Rev. Prof. Manya has extensively published in peer reviewed journals. Rev. Dr. Manya has published, ‘Inculturation of the Concept of Atonement in Africa,’ published by Scholar’s press; and a contributing editor, ‘Appropriate Parenting Methods’, published by Daystar University. He has recently published, ‘Special Issues in Qualitative Research.’ Published by Utafiti Publishers – Kenya.   

• December 2012: PhD Religious Studies: – Kenyatta  University
• July 2008: Africa International University (Formally NEGST):- Master of Divinity:- Christian Education
• July 2008: Africa International University (NEGST):-Post Graduate Diploma- Education
• ICI- University:-Bachelor of Bible/Theology.
• 1998 East Africa School of Theology: Advanced Diploma:   Bible/ Theology.

• Butere Boys Secondary School; – K.C.S.E.
• 1986. Khabukoshe Primary School;- K.C.P.E.

Religion

BOOKS

1. Manya, W, S. &. David J. Ndegwa. (2023). Special Issues in             Qualitative Research.  Eldoret, Kenya: Utafiti Foundation
2. Manya, W., S. (2015). Understanding of the concept of       atonement in         Africa. Deutseldolf, Germany: Scholar’s       Press.
3. Manya, W., S. (2015). A modern approach to positive and              responsive parenting, [eds].Nairobi: Star bright       Publishers
4. Anglican Church of Kenya (2001). Kenyan book of common             prayer. Nairobi: Uzima Press.   

ARTICLES

1. Manya W, Stephen & Odok Kizito. (2023). Politics and the             Science of COVID-19; Global Lessons. Journalism and             Mass Communication, Mar.-Apr. 2023, Vol. 13, No. 2, 66-  70 doi: 10.17265/2160-6579/2023.02.003
2. Manya W, Stephen & Odok Kizito. (2023). Technological             Innovations and Allied Ethical Trepidations. International             Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science               (IJRISS) ISSN No.2454-6186|DOI:10.47772/IJRISS             |Volume VII Issue VII July 2023
3. Manya W. Stephen. (2023). Tracing the Feminine Participation     in the Religio-Political Affairs in Kenya Upto 2010.     Journalism and Mass Communication, Jan.-Feb. 2023,          Vol. 13, No. 1, 35-44 doi: 10.17265/2160-           6579/2023.01.004  
4. Manya W. Stephen and Odok Kizito. (2023). The             Veracity of Servant Leadership as Narrated in Mark 10:         42-45. International Journal of Research and Innovation    in Social Science (Ijriss). ISSN No.2454-6186|DOI:       10.47772/IJRISS |Volume VII Issue II February 2023
5. Manya W. Stephen. (2022). Christian Response to Terrorism in             Kenya: A Case of The Gospel of Luke 6:27-31.             International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social             Science (IJRISS) |Volume VI, Issue X, October 2022|ISSN             2454-6186
6. Manya W. Stephen. (2022). Advocacy for Waste Management:             Realization by Churches in Kenya for Improved             Environmental Sustainability. International Journal of             Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)             |Volume VI, Issue IX, September 2022|ISSN 2454-6186
7. Gathuci Rahab, W., Peterson Mwangi., Manya Stephen.             (2020). Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder among Students in Mount Kenya University. Elixir     International   Journal of Psychology, 138 (2020) 54011-54017.             www.Elixirpublishers.com
8. Gathuci Rahab, W., Peterson Mwangi., Manya Stephen.             (2019). Common Co-morbidities among Students Using             Alcohol in Mount Kenya University, Nairobi: Elixir             International   Journal of Psychology, Vol. 6, Issue 5.             www.Elixirpublishers.com
9. Manya W., Stephen (2019). Convicted to Share; the Need for A             Theological Reflection.          International Journal of             Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)             |Volume III,    Issue VII, July 2019|ISSN 2454-6186.              www.rsisinternational.org
10. Changorok Susan & Manya, W., S. (2019). Deciphering the             Discipline of Clinical Psychology through the Eyes of             Faith: An Integrational           Approach. Elixir             International Journal of Psychology, 128      (2019) 52901 – 52906 ISSN 2229 – 712X www.          Elixirpublishers.com
11. Manya, W., S. (2018). Cell based strategy as a viable method for             church growth. International Journal of Research    and             Innovation       in Social Science, Volume II, Issue XII,             December pg 159- 163           |ISSN   2454-6186             www.rsisinternational.org
12. Manya, W., S. (2018). Will the Christians Balance; Exploring the             Socio-economic collaboration within the house of faith. International   Journal of Research    and Innovation in             Social Science, Volume II, Issue XII, December pg 148-            152|ISSN 2454-6186 www.rsisinternational.org
13. Susan, C., Manya, W., S., & Kisaka, K. (2018). Validity and             reliability of child and adolescent disruptive behavior             inventory in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of             Social Science and      economic research. Volume: 03,             Issue: 12 “December”.pg 65- 90 http://ijsser.org
14. Manya, W., S. (2018). An examination of the Biblical dialogue of             poverty and the poor. International    Journal of Research             and Innovation in Social Science, Volume II. Issue X.             October,  Pg 44- 48 www.rsisinternational.org
15. Manya, W., S. (2018). Faith Behind Bars; Rekindling a Hope for   the Earthly Convicts. International Journal of Research            and Innovation in Social Science, Volume II. Issue IX.    September, Pg 132- 136 www.rsisinternational.org
16. Manya, W., S. (2018). Poverty and the poor; – A critical     reflection of         the lines people draw. International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies. Vol 6. Issue 8 August       Pgs 46- 50   www.theijhss.com    

RESEARCH  ACTIVITIES

1. Manya, W., S., Bowen. M. (2016) The Role of the Church in the             environmental care in Kenya. Nairobi: Daystar University
2. Manya, W., S., Malinda, H., & Olumbe, R. (2015). A survey of             challenges to   holistic development of institutionalized             children: A case of      selected children homes in     Machakos and Makueni county. Nairobi: Daystar           Publications

 

Seminars/Workshops & Conferences

1. 30^th Sept 2024: APHRC. African Journals Visibility and Discoverability
2. 27^th November 2023; Training on Business Process Re- engineering. Seminar, Alupe University.
3. 28^th November 2023; Performance Contracting- National Values Presentation.
4. 27^th March 2023; Curriculum Development and Review workshop.
5. 31^st March 2020; Teaching Practice and Industrial Attachment Assessors Workshop, Alupe University College
6. 11^th March 2020; Academic Staff Training Workshop; Faculty Academic and Professional Development – Alupe University College Busia
7. 7^th August 2019. National Integration for National Development. – Kenya Institute of Curriculum Studies, Nairobi
8. 17^th January 2019 Reflecting on the AUC philosophy of teaching and learning.- Alupe University College
9. 3^rd May 2018; Training of Alupe University College Student Leaders. ATC Busia.
10. 30^th April 2018 National Values, Cohesion and Integration- Alupe University College
11. 3^rd May 2018 Procurement process, performance contracting and cohesion and integration- Alupe University
12. 29^th January 2018 Ethics and Anti- Corruption commission training.- Alupe University
13. 18^th – 20^th Dec 2017 Thesis/ Dissertation writing, supervision and examination Daystar University
14. 13^th – 15^th May 2017 Integration of faith and learning- Daystar University
15. 9^th – 14^th 2016 Theology for work – Daystar University
16. 3^rd – 6^th July 2016 NetAct – St. Paul’s University Limuru
17. 21^st 2016 The place of ethics culture and Christian values on professional practice- Daystar University
18. 2^nd Aug- 13^th Aug 2010 Helping learners to think: Facilitating critical reflective thought in students –  Daystar University
19. 19^th June 2008 Contested space: Conflict, religion and politics- St. Paul’s University – Limuru

THESES WRITTEN

PHD & MA  DISSERTATIONS

1. Manya, W., S. (2012).Inculturation of the concept of Atonement    in Africa: A Case of the Wanga People of Kenya. Nairobi:       Kenyatta             University[PhD DISSERTATION]
2. Manya, W., S. (2008). A Study Into The Open Circle As A Teaching Method: St. Luke’s Church Kenyatta. Nairobi:          Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology     [MASTERS   THESIS]

PAPERS PRESENTED

1. Manya, W., S. (2016) Exploring the Role of the Church as a             Steward of the Environment. St. Pauls’ University: 3- 8^th              July,    2016
2. Manya, W., S. (2013) Looking at sin from the African perspective – Wanga Community. Daystar University: 28^thMarch 2013.
3. Manya, W., S. (2011). Contextualization of the Gospel I. A paper             delivered at Kenyatta University; 23^rd June 2011
4. Manya, W., S. (2009).Contextualization of the Gospel for   Christian Witness. II A paper delivered at Daystar        University; Prof Kwame Bediako Memorial 10^th June   2009.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS  & MODERATIONS

1. African Population and Health Research Center; Impact Initiative Workshop on African Journal Visibility. 30^th Sept 2^nd October 2024; Nairobi  Kenya
2. Network of African Congregation Theology (NetAct)St. Paul’s University Limuru– Kenya 3^rd – 8^th July 2016:  Paper Moderated;
3. Kamau, W. (2017). Theological foundations of community development: The Missio- Dei.
4. Daystar Academic Colloquium (2009): Paper moderated;
5. Masindano, P. (2009). The use of cultural redemptive analogies as a communication strategy among the Bukusu people of Bungoma District-Kenya

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES  & PAPER REVIEWS

1. International Conference on Child Protection – Daystar University Kenya. 8^th to 10^th August 2018
2. Network of African Congregation Theology (NetAct): Theology for development; St. Paul’s University Limuru– Kenya 3^rd – 8^th July 2016
3. Best interest of the Child in the Justice system. Daystar University 17^th – 19^th August 2016

MEMBERSHIP – PROFESSIONAL BODIES

1. Network for African Congregational Theology (Net Act)
2. Theological Education for Africa (TEA)
3. Evangelical Training Association
4. Christian and Science Association of Kenya

Religion Courses

N/A

Email: dmanya@au.ac.ke