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Full Name: Richard N. Rwiza Title: PhD - Senior Lecturer, Head of Department PHOTO Department: Moral Theology Email: rwiza@cuea.edu ; rnrwiza@yahoo.com Phone/Mobile : +254 738370340 Website: Education: PhD : Doctor’s Degree (PH.D.) in Moral Theology (STD) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven MA : Master’s Degree in Thology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium MA : Licentiate in Moral Thology (STL), Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi Advanced Diploma: Senior Seminary, St. Paul’s Senior Seminary, Tabora, Tz Languages: Fluent in English, Swahili Research Activities:

Š Doctoral Publication (K.U. Leuven) “Ethics of Human Rights and its Development in the Social Teaching of the Church from John XXIII to John Paul II”, A Dissertation presented in 2003.

Š Master's Publication (K.U. Leuven) “Human Rights in the Catholic Social Tradition: An Ethical Reading According to David Hollenbach,” 1998.

Š Licentiate Theses Publication (CUEA, Nairobi). “Formation of Christian Conscience in an African City: A Case Study of Arusha Town, Tanzania,” 1992.

Courses taught: At CUEA 1. Fundamental Moral Theology II 2. Moral Person 3. Medical Ethics 4. Nature and Research in Moral Theology 5. Introduction to Bioethics 6. Living and Promoting Justice and Peace 7. Contemporary Social Teaching of the Church 8. Moral Theology According to St. Aphonsius Liguori 9. Scholasticism, St. Thomas Aquinas and moral Theology At The Catholic University of Estern Africa/ Centre for Social justice and Ethics 1. Just War Theory 2. Ethics of Human Rights

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At Hekima College, Nairobi 1. Social Teaching of the Church 2. Ethics of Human Rights At Philothea Institute of Spirituality, Nairobi 1. Moral Life and Spirituality Publications: Books:

Ethics of Human Rights: The African Contribution, Nairobi, CUEA Press, 2010.

Formation of Christian Conscience in Modern Africa, Nairobi, Paulines Publications Africa,

2001.

Articles:

“Opportunities for Reconciliation in Africa” in A. E. Orobator (ed.), Practicing

Reconciliation, Doing Justice, Building Peace: Conversations on Catholic Theological

Ethics in Africa, Nairobi, Paulines Publications Africa, 2013, 30-37.

“Learning from Institutionalized Injustices in Africa, 50 Years after States’ Independence: A

Moral Discussion” in N. Y. Soede & I. Ndongala (eds.), The Church in Africa 50 Years after States’

Independence, Abidjan, Association of African Theologians, 2013, 89-111.

“Towards an Environmental Theological Ethics: Inspirations from the Social Teaching of the

Church” in African Christian Studies CUEA vol. 28, no. 1, March 2012, p. 37-57.

“African Societies and African Charter on Human and People’s Rights” in Revue Theologie

Africaine, Eglise et Societes, Abidjan, no. 1 (2012), p. 165-182.

“Catholic Identity in the Provision of Higher Education in Africa” in Frederick N. Mvumbi

(ed.), Catholic Higher Education in Africa for the 21st Century, Nairobi, CUEA Press, 2011.

“African Universities: Role in Educating for Human Rights and Peace” John Tenamwenye

(ed.), African Universities: Educating for Peace, Nairobi, CUEA Press, 2011.

“Blessed Art thou among Women: Faith, Hope and Charity” in Cecilia Deane-Drummond

(ed.), Rising to Life, London, CAFOD, 2011.

“Urbanization in Africa: An Ethical Challenge” in African Christian Studies: CUEA vol. 26,

no. 4, December 2010, p. 65-78.

“Laurenti Magesa: An African Liberation Theologian” in B. Bujo & J. Ilunga Muya (eds.),

African Theology in the 21st Century, Nairobi, Paulines Publications Africa, 2006, p. 231-

257.

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Doctoral Dissertation Supervision

1. David K. Mbugua, “A Christian Moral Response to Corruption in Kenya” (completed 2012).

2. Bedijo Samuel, “The Moral Problem posed by Individualism in the Local African Church: A

Case Study of Nebbi Catholic Diocese” (completed 2013).

3. Veronica J. Rop, “Human Dignity: A Study of the Participation of Women in Integral Human

Development among the Kalenjin in the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, Kenya (in progress).

4. Emmanuel Kodjo Ndrundro, “Preferential Option for the Poor in an African Context with

Reference to the Diocese of Bunia, DRC” (completed 2014).

5. Anene Ambrose Onyeka “Promotion of the Culture of life in the light of Evangelism Vitae: A

Focus on the Igbo of Nigeria” (completed 2014).

6. Gbortsu Fabian Kwame, “The Contribution of African Traditional Religious Education to the

Moral Uprightness in Eweland Ghana” (completed 2014).

7. Frederick Kaliisa Kisuule, “Moral Theological Approach to the Professional Ethical Crisis of

Catholic Primary School Teachers in Bugiri District Uganda” (completed 2014).

8. Christine Wairimu Mwangi, “Integral Reconciliation in Christian Families: A Moral Challenge

in the Catholic Diocese of Muranga – Kenya” (in progress).

Licentiate Theses Supervision

1. Mrope, Tertullian

“Trial Marriage among the Makua Catholics of the Diocese of Tunduru – Masasi in Tanzania:

A Moral and Pastoral Perspective” (completed 2009).

2. Thomas Iga Tadeo

“Towards Moral Formation of the Youth in the urban Parishes of the Archdiocese of Juba,

Sudan” (completed 2010).

3. Francis Lado Barnaba,

“The Fate of Refugees in Darfur: A Call for Intervention and Justice” (completed 2010).

4. Cosmas Tione Namphimba

“On-going Formation in Christian Morality: A Way to Culture of Life among the Lomwe

Christians of Zomba Diocese, Malawi” (completed, 2010).

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5. Gustave Lobunda

“Amos' Understanding of Social Justice and Solidarity in a Context of HIV/AIDS Stigma and

Discrimination” (completed 2010).

6. Godfrey Hurbert Oduor Opata,

“The Impact of Greed on the Moral Life of Christians: A Case Study of Mitumba Slum in South

C, Nairobi – Kenya”, (completed 2011).

7. Tesfaye Bishamo Wadolo,

“The Moral Implications of Drug and Substance abuse among the Youth in Tsione Mariam

Parish, Sheshane, Ethiopia” (completed 2011).

8. Damazio Mubelu Ngoma

“Surrogate Motherhood: A Moral Challenge to Christian Marriage in Gauteng Province in

South Africa” (completed, 2011).

9. Boniface Ifire Wanjala

“Domestic Violence: A Manifestation of the Culture of Death among the Wanga Christians of

the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega – Kenya” (completed, 2011).

10. Michael Rop Kiplagat

“A Christian Moral Response to Ethnic Violence in the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret –

Kenya” (completed 2011).

11. Agatha Ackon

“The Role of the Christian Family in Promoting Respect for Life among the Youth of Sekondi-

Takoradi Diocese – Ghana” (completed 2011).

12. John Mwangi Maina

“Single Parenthood: A Moral Challenge to Christian Marriage in the Archdiocese of Nyeri –

Kenya” (completed - December 2011).

13. Patrick Irungu

“The Mission of the Church in Promoting Human Rights in Relation to the Workers in the

Catholic Diocese of Nyahururu – Kenya” (completed- December 2011).

14. Cornelius Josephat Twamba

“The Moral Response to the Challenge of HIV/AIDS to the Christians of the Diocese of

Sumbawanga – Tanzania (completed - May 2012).

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15. Tunu Wilhelmina Uhai

“Respect for Human Life: A Christian Moral Response to the Albino Killings in Mwanza,

Tanzania” (completed - May 2012).

16. Peter Aluoch Okoth

“Ethical Dimension of Political Life in Reference to the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma”

(completed - May 2012).

17. Richard Batista Anglizi (reg. no. 1021405)

“The Promotion of Fidelity in Christian Marriage in the Catholic Diocese of Wau, The Republic

of South Sudan” (Completed - May 2014).

18. Beatrice Basweti Meroka (reg. no. 1021471)

“Single Parenthood: A Challenge to Responsible Christian Families in the Catholic Diocese of

Kisii, Kenya” (Completed - May 2014).

19. Mfune Wezi (reg. no. 1021404)

“Ethical Challenge of Polygamy among the Tumbuka in the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu in

Malawi “(Completed - May 2014).

20. Free Chifamba (reg. no. 1021406)

“Formation of Christian Conscience in Responding to the Challenge of HIV and AIDS in

Masvingo Diocese, Zimbabwe” (Completed - May 2014).

21. Kambere Kasai Florent, (reg. no. 1021487)

“The Promotion Christian Ecological Responsibility: A case Study of the Territory of Rusher

Democratic Republic of Congo” (Completed - May 2014).

22. Abigael Gathoni Njongoro (reg. no. 1022223)

“The Effects of Devolution on Delivery of Health Care Services in Kenya: a Case Study of

Kiambu County”, Department of Development Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences”

(Completed – August, 2014).

Projects Supervision (Baccalaureate Degrees in Sacred Theology)

1. Lawrence Kiarie Njuku

“A Theological Evaluation of the Agikuyu Traditional Medicine and Healing in the Light of

Medical Ethics” (completed 2010).

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2. Richard Edward Mutia

“The Impact of Contraceptives to Akamba Christian Families in Kitui Diocese” (completed

2010).

3. Mokaya Jeremiah Osiome

“The Impact of Sexual Revolution among the Gusii People of Kenya: A Theological Evaluation

(completed 2010).

Centre for Social Justice and Ethics (Diploma in Church Management and Leadership)

1. Florida Kaigalula

“The Cause of Decline of Religious Vocations in Bukoba Diocese” (completed 2010).

2. Tryphon M. Kieleki “Polygamy: A Challenge to Christian Evangelization with Reference to the Diocese of Moshi”

(completed 2009).

3. Eutropia Chao Mwakamba “The Perception of Machui Community of Intermarriage Conflicts in the Central District of

Zanzibar” (completed 2008).

Papers in Refereed Conferences/Workshops/Interdisciplinaries Adherence to scientific Associations

Catholic Theological Ethicists – Member Association of African Theologians (AAT/ATA) – Member Globethics.net - Member

External Examiner

Tangaza School of Theology,

Oral Comprehensive Examination Panelist, 2010/2011, 2014/2015.

Hekima College Jesuit School of Theology External examiner for the oral comprehensive Oral Comprehensive Examination, 2nd – 4th May

2012, 2014/2015 (Board Member; external examiner).

St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Mwanza,

Moderation of First Semester Examinations, Faculty of Social Sciences, 16th – 18th January 2012.

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Visiting Fellow

Faculty of Theology, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, 27th May 2011 A corrector at the Doctoral Defense, 22 May 2011 - 5 June 2011 (member of reading committee

doctoral dissertation: Jude Likori Omukaga).

Administrative Responsibilities

Head of Department - Moral Theology 2008 – present.

Chairman – Licentiate Committee 2011 – present.

Internal Quality Auditor 31st August 2014 - present

Rev. Dr. Richard Rwiza

(December 19, 2014)