Dr. FALEYE Tiwatola Abidemi
Address: No, 18 Amina Way University of Ibadan
Phone No: 08023243777, 08050797005
Social Media Address:
Email: falaye2000@yahoo.com
Facebook: Tiwatola Falaye
Website: www.drtiwatolaafalaye.com
Designation: Senior Lecturer
BIOGRAPHY:
DR FALAYE TIWATOLA ABIDEMI
Born to the family of Late Pa Jonathan Adebiyi Falaye and Mrs Janet Oluwakemi Adetutu Falaye in Sept 16 1959. Attended St Andrews Primary School Owo Ondo State 1965-1971, Proceeded to St Patrick’s Secondary School Oka Akoko, Ondo State 1971-1975 for A ‘levels, attended Baptist Academy Lagos 1977-1979.
Gained Admission to the University of Ibadan for First Degree in Religions Studies 1980-1983, Proceeded for Masters in Religious Studies in the University of Ibadan 1984-1986 Commenced on the Ph.d in the University of Ibadan 1993-2005 all in the department of Religious Studies. Attended the 29th session of the Graduate Institute at Bossery Ecumenical Institute Geneva, Switzerland from September 1- December 17, 2000. Attended the Wheelock College International Conference (from June 19-22, 2013) at Boston, Massachusetts, U. S. A, Taught at New Church Modern School Owo in 1975/1976 session. Also taught at Amunye Career at the Federal College of Education Katsina from December 1984-August 1991 Started Lecturing at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye Department of Religious Studies in October 1991 to Date.
Was ordained in the Anglican communion in June 1998.
Department: Religious Studies
Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
Current Position: Senior Lecturer
Research Interest: African Independent Churches and Pentecostal Churches
Institutions Attended:
- (St. Andrews Primary School Owo (1965-1971)
- St Patricks Secondary School Oka, Ondo State (1971-1975)
- Baptist Academy Lagos (1977-1979)
- University of Ibadan (1980-1983) B. A, (1984-1986) M. A,
(1993-2005) P.h.D Religious Studies
- Bossey Ecumenical Institute Geneva, Switzerland (2000)
Membership of Professional Bodies:
- Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR),
- African Association for the Study of Religions (AASR)
Awards Received: Nill
Courses Taught:
Undergraduate Courses
Harmattan Semester No of Units
CRS 217: The Christian Church Until 451 A.D 3
CRS 319: History of Christianity in West Africa 3
Rain Semester
Undergraduate Courses
CRS 318: Independent Churches in Africa 3
CRS 328: The Epistle to the Romans 3
REL 408: Religion and the Nigerian Nation 2
CRS 422: Controversies and Church Councils 3
CRS 499: Project Supervision 6
Postgraduate Courses
Harmattan Semester
CRS 815: The Development of Protestantism 3
CRS 817: Indigenous Churches in Africa since 1888 3
REL 835: The Freewill / Determinism Debate 3
Postgraduate Courses
Rain Semester
CRS 816: The Development of Christianity in Africa 3
CRS 818: Spirituality and Mission in Africa 3
CRS 899: M.A Dissertation Supervision 6
Ph.D. Thesis Supervision
Research Conducted:
Working on The Relevance and Contributions of the Living Faith Church, a.k.a. Winners Chapel to the Nigerian Society. Here we are investigating and documenting on the history of the Founder, Pastor David Oyedepo, the history of the Church, the doctrine, administration, finances, problems of the Church and proffered solutions. Finally, we are examining the relevance and contributions of the Church to the Nigerian society.