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Lecturer
Faculty: Humanities and Social sciences
Department: Humanities
FIELD OF SPECIALISATION
Religious Studies
WORK EXPERIENCE
September, 2019 to date: Lecturer in Religious Studies (Grade 12) – Chuka University
Chuka Boys’ High School: Jan. 2018 to Aug. 2019 – CRE & HISTORY
Ikuu Girls’ High School: 1994 – Jan. 2018 – CRE & HISTORY
Tala High School: 1991- 1994 – CRE & HISTORY
APPOINTMENTS AND LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
September, 2019 to date- Lecturer in Religious Studies (Grade 12) – Chuka University
Member of Chuka University Institutional Ethics Review Committee – 23rd November, 2021
Member of Chuka University Christian Union Advisory Committee – 12th September, 2021
EDUCATION
PhD Religious Studies – Chuka University
MA Religious Studies – Chuka University
Post Graduate Diploma in Education – Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts – Kenyatta University
A-Level – Alliance Girls High School
O-Level – Alliance Girls High School
Certificate of Primary Education – Kairi Primary School
MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICE
1. Member of British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) Nairobi research center
2. Secretary to the Woman’s Guild Committee – PCEA Chuka Town Church
3. Member of PCEA Chuka Town Church Development Committee
4. Member of Presbyterian College-Rubate Education Mobilization Committee
KEY RESEARCH PROJECTS
Evaluation of Church Initiated Programmes and HIV/AIDS Mitigation in Meru South sub-County, Kenya.
Assessment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Mitigation Programmes among the Youth in the Presbyterian Churches, Kenya.
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION
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BOOKS AUTHORED
1) Mukundi, S.M., Mathai, L.M., 2017. The Enemy Within-Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Kenya ISBN: 978-9966-100-79-5.
2) Mukundi, S.M., Mathai, L.M., 2017. The Peculiar Family. ISBN: 978-9966-107-94.
KEY RESEARCH INTERESTS
Religious Programmes aimed at solving current societal problems including alcohol and drug abuse, HIV/AIDS.
POST GRADUATE TOPICS SUPERVISED
1. Political-Spiritual dimension of the conflict between Samburu and Turkana: It’s Implication on Socio-Economic Livelihood of Samburu County
2. Role of Youth Ministry Department in Character Formation in Methodist Church in Kenya; Kaaga Synod
3. The Implications of Tea Farming on Kipsigis Women’s Roles and Gender Relations in Agricultural Production in Bomet County
4. Disunity among Churches and Its Impact to the Mission of the Church in Tigania East Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya.
5. Influence of alcohol and drug abuse on African Christian Morality among the Youth in Mutuati Catholic Parish, Meru Diocese, Kenya.
6. Evaluation of Christian Approaches to Marital Conflict Resolution Mechanisms and their Impact on Family Stability in PCEA Thika Presytery, Kenya.
7. Post-colonial change in Male Circumcision and its Influence on Morals of the Youth in Tigania, Kenya
8. An Assessment of Christians’ Perception of Church Marriage in the Catholic Church, Kyeni Deanery, Embu Diocese, Kenya.
9. An Assessment of the use of Social Media in Church Ministry in the Methodist Church in Kenya, Nyambene Synod, Kenya.
10. Impact of Youth Participation in Church Programs on their Faith Development, Social Capital, and Outreach Efficiency in PCEA Ndagani Parish, Chuka Presbytery, Kenya.