Fr Francis Anekwe Oborji

Fr Francis Anekwe Oborji, Professor

  • Teaching Ministry

    “The Lord was with him … to give knowledge of salvation to his people” (Luke 1: 66, 77).  Prof. Oborji is presently teaching the following Courses in the Pontifical Urbaniana University:   MB1016 – Systematic [...]

  • Curriculum Vitae

    ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors in Philosophy, Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome, June 1984.  Dissertation: Fundamentals of Knowledge in the Philosophy of Immanuel Kant.  Bachelors in Divinity (B.D), Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome, June 1989.  Dissertation: Nigeria and the Challenges of [...]

  • Dissertations

    DISSERTATIONS DIRECTED BY PROF. FRANCIS A. OBORJI[1] a) Doctoral dissertation b)  Licenza in Missiology c) Licenza in Religious science d)Magistero in Religious Science 1] This list includes only those students I directed their dissertations as their [...]

  • Bibliography

    Prof. FRANCIS ANEKWE OBORJI “Notice what large letters I have used in writing to you with my own hand. … Peace and mercy to all who follow this as their rule …” (Galatians 6:11, 16). [...]

Publications

Publications

Articles of Professor Oborji

2018-2019 Francis Anekwe Oborji, “The Dialogue with Christianity in Africa: Beyond Proselytism”, in: The Waliggo (A Philosophical and Theological Journal), 8(2018)2, 37-58.   Francis Anekwe Oborji, “Translation of “Our Lord’s Prayer” in African Languages: Issues […]

Publications

Theology – Missiology

About the book F. A. Oborji, MISSION AND RECONCILIATION: THEOLOGY AND PASTORAL CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL VIOLENCE, Aracne Rome 2015   The increasing nature of conflicts and tensions in our contemporary society has challenged us to examine in this […]

Publications

Books of professor Oborji

THEOLOGY – MISSIOLOGY F.A. OBORJI, MISSION AND RECONCILIATION theology and pastoral challenges of social violence, Aracne Press, Rome 2015 F.A. OBORJI, Christianity and Traditional Religions: Orientations for a Pastoral Approach, Leberit SRL Press, Rome 2009.   F.A. […]

Fr Francis Anekwe Oborji, priest

Priest

Pilgrimage Sites in Aguleri

Pilgrimage Sites:St. Joseph’s Church, Christian Village (Ugwu-ndi-uka), Aguleri.Blessed Iwene Tansi (Proposed) Shrine, Igboezunu, Aguleri.St. Raphael’s (formerly St. Joseph’s/Premier Primary) School, Ameze Aguleri.Isabanka, Igwe’s Palace, Ameze, Aguleri.Obuga Palace Square, Enugu, Aguleri.  “Everything got started in him and […]

Priest

Major Catholic Institutions in Aguleri Town

  A) Educational Institutions: Father Joseph’s Memorial High School, Aguleri. Michael Tansi Memorial Secondary School, Aguleri. John Paul II Secondary School, Enugu-Otu, Aguleri. Blessed Iwene Tansi Secondary School, Eziagulu-Otu, Aguleri.  B)  Hospital/Health Institutions: Immaculate Heart Maternity & […]

Professor Oborji's Lectures

30 years in the priesthood

Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi

Blessed Iwene Tansi

“Do not be a half-hearted Christian, belong entirely to God with Christian faith and courage” (Blessed Iwene Tansi). Hometown: Igboezunu Aguleri, Nigeria Fame: Trappist monk Feast day: January 20 When Archbishop Charles Heerey of the […]

Top Issues

Mission Outlook

Top Issues

The Rise and Fall of North African Churches: Lessons for Nigerian Churches CAMA & the Future of the Church and Nigeria Beyond Northern Lawyers’ New Bar Association: Matters Arising Assumption of Mary and Its Relevance […]

Fr Francis Anekwe’s Activity

Activity

Participation at Conferences

2011-2013 2011: Participated at the Seminar/Conference celebrating the 25th anniversary, Faculty of Missiology, Pontifical Urban University, 2-6 May 2011, Rome. 2008-2010 2009: Participated at the International Missiological Studies on: “Il Cammino di un secolo: Edimburgo […]

Activity

Membership

“Grant Lord that I may see you in every circumstance” (St. Francis of Assisi). MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL & ECCLESIASTICAL ASSOCIATIONS & BOARDSPresident, Old Anambra Vocations (Priests, Religious & Seminarians) Association (OAVA), 1992-1994.Member, Association of Coordinators of […]

Activity

Links

Pontificia Università Urbaniana   Vatican   The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, CBCN   Onitsha Archdiocese   International Association for Mission Studies   International Association of Catholic Missiologists (IACM)   SEDOS   ZENIT  The World […]

Origins and Spiritual Imports of Christmas at a Time like This

“This is how Jesus came to be born. His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they came to live together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being an upright man and wanting to spare her disgrace, decided to divorce her informally. … When suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because she has conceived what is in her by the Holy Spirit.’    Click to continue

About Fr. Francis Anekwe Oborji

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Prof. Francis Anekwe Oborji is a Roman Catholic Priest. He lives in Rome, where he is Professor of Missiology, Pontifical Urbaniana University,Rome.

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