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1 Personal Details: Address: Dr. Mussa S Muneja University of Arusha P.O. Box 7 Usa River Tanzania E-Mail: Mmuneja@Gmail.Com Na Personal Details: Address: Dr. Mussa S Muneja University of Arusha P.O. Box 7 Usa River Tanzania E-mail: [email protected] Nationality: Tanzania Cell: 0712025490 1. Education: 2013-2014 University of South Africa (Master of Education (Sp Curriculum Design) 2011 University of Dar es Salaam (Postgraduate Diploma in Education) 2009-2011 University of South Africa (Th.D., Old Testament Interpretation) 2005-2006 University of Botswana (MA Degree in Theology and Religious Studies) 1998-2003 University of Eastern Africa Baraton (BA single major, Theology) 2. Work Experience: 2012-Present, Director of External Linkages and Extension Services Initiating institutional collaborations for academic purposes Liaison to University of Arusha campuses Member of University of Arusha Senate Member of Deans and Directors Meeting Member of Finance Committee 2012-Present, Doctor of Ministry Student Advisor, Andrews University Receive the inquiry of the participant regarding serving as advisor, clearly negotiate the parameters of that service, and discuss the participant’s project. 1 Support the development and preparation of the project proposal by ascertaining that the project proposal is the finalized form required in GSEM790 DMin Project Proposal. Assure that the outline of the proposal embraces all essential components of a DMin project—see the Proposal Sample and the Proposal Rubric on the DMin website. Read submissions in order to give guidance to content. See the project Chapter Rubric on the DMin website. Follow up on each submission with an electronic copy of the submission, tracking recommended content changes. Provide counsel with respect to methodology and resources for the project. Monitor each stage of the project to ensure professional relevance and academic discipline according to the standards of doctoral study at Andrews University. Provide feedback on appropriate components of data gathering, analysis, and evaluation. Judge that the candidate writes well and follows regulations governing format according to Andrews University Standards for Written Work. The advisor is not to do the work of the participant. He/she is to ask the participant to revise or edit when appropriate, and may insist that the participant hire the services of an editor when excessive editing problems exist. See that the candidate confines the written project to the appropriate length. 2012-Present, MA Student Advisor, Adventist University of Africa Provide guidance on developing the foundation of the project (topic, statement of the problem, purpose of the study, methodology etc.) Give regular and timely feedback throughout the writing process Prepare the student for defense and give him or her corrections required by the defense panel 2012 Visiting Professor, Andrews University Conducted research and published book and papers Initiated collaboration between University of Arusha and Andrews University Attended seminary faculty meetings Presented papers 2 2011-Present: Lecturer, Graduate School, University of Arusha Teaching Attending meetings Engaging in research 2007-Present: Lecturer, Department of Theology, University of Arusha. • Preparing Lessons (Schemes of work, Lesson plans, notes ets) • Delivering Lectures (Use of multimedia is encouraged) • Marking (Exams, take homes etc) • Teaching and Supervising Research • Attending Department meetings • Attending Faculty meetings • Conducting Research • Offering professional consultancy • Presenting scholarly papers in conferences • Writing and publishing academic work 2007-2010 : Director, Office of Research, Information and Publication. Identification of conferences and coordination of faculty participation, Promotion of research activities and services Conducting Research Seminars to Students Supervising Undergraduate Dissertations 2007-Assitant University Chaplain, University of Arusha. Responsibilities includes, providing spiritual leadership and counsel to the church and the University. Coordination of religious affairs within the University. In consultation with the Vice Chancellor prepare a spiritual master plan. With the assistance of the elders, plan and lead out all spiritual services of the church among other duties. 2006- Research Assistant, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Botswana. Research Name: DITUMELO Project on HIV & AIDS. Responsibilities: Assist K. Jensen, Dr Leslie Nthoi and Dr Fidelis Nkomazana with data collection and analysis, into the computer, and the use of content analysis through theological perspectives. Special Skills used: Coding data with GPS electronic device. 3 2006- Research fellow with Prof B. Chilisa on UB-University of Pennsylvania Partnership for Capacity Building and Infrastructure Development in HIV and AIDS Prevention research. Special skills in used; the use of online databases and review of journals and books. 2005-2006-Ressearch Assistant for Prof B. Chilisa, on Myths on HIV & AIDS and its Impact on Education in Southern Africa. Special skills used; Use of Online databases and review of journals and books 2004-2005- Chaplain, Nyansincha Secondary School 2000…2006 Book salesperson (I sold Christian and health books. I have done this in several countries such as Norway, Botswana and Tanzania. I therefore have an advanced communication skill). 3. Other Assignments outside University of Arusha: 2011-Present: ECD Biblical Research Institute Committee Member (General Conference) 2008-2009 Tengeru Community Development Training Institute (Tengeru-CDTI) Marking research projects for Advanced Diploma in Gender Development, Community Development and Project Management Development. Duties includes writing recommendations to affect policy on research methods also to initialize the inter-institutional collaborations in research enterprise 1995- Present, Seventh Day Adventist Preacher 4. Areas of Expertise • Biblical Interpretation • Contextualization • Curriculum studies • Research Designs 5. Honors and Awards: 2012 Sabbatical Leave Scholarship in USA, University of Arusha, Tanzania. 2009 Full Scholarship for Ph.D. in Biblical Interpretation, University of South Africa, Pretoria South Africa. 4 2008 Outstanding Alumnus Award in the area of Academics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. 2007 National Institute of Health (NIH) Capacity Building Grant with Prof B. Chillisa as principal Investigator. 2005 UNDP (Botswana and South Africa) Graduate Research Award for dissertation Work on HIV/AIDS, Gaborone, Botswana. 2004 Best Book Seller Award, Norskboforlarg Student Program, Oslo, Norway. 2003 Best Preacher’s Award, Class of 2003, University of Arusha 6. Membership in Professional Organizations a. Adventist Theological Society(ATS), Since 2009 b. Old Testament Society of South Africa (OTSSA), Since 2010 7. Completed Undergraduate Students Supervision (2007-2010) S/N Name Title Academic Year 1. Tabhuka Mugaya Church Response to HIV/AIDS Spread in Arusha City: 2007/08 Challenges and Alternatives: A Case Study of Arusha SDA Churches 2. Shalali D. Shalali The Role of Christian Premarital Counseling in Tanzania: 2009/10 Case Study of University of Arusha 3. Gabriel M. Ruhole Analysis of Reasons Which Hinder Regular Study of Adult 2009/10 Sabbath School Guide at UoA Church 4. Masengo Mambwe Gender and Theological Training at University of Arusha 2009/10 On Seeking Ways to Improve Enrollment 5 Alexander Mwita Relationship Between Christian Parenting and 20009/10 Employment: A Case Study in Arusha Municipality 6. Geoffrey Njeru A Theology of Music and Its changing Trends in the SDA 2009/10 Church: A Case Study at UoA 5 Teaching History, University of Arusha:(2007- Present) S/N Course Code Name of the Course 1. RELT 222 Homiletics I 2. RELT 223 Homiletics II 3. RELT 315 Major Research Method I 4. RELT 316 Major Research Methods II 5. RELT 230 African Traditional Religions 6. RELT 255 Christian Ethics 7. RELT 280 History of Christian Church in Africa 8. RELT 218 Advanced Comparative Religions 10. RELT 334 African Theological Thought 11. RELT 280 Philosophy of Religion 12. GSUA118 HIV/AIDS and Religion 13 GSUA 119 Christian Beliefs 14 RELT 307 Public and Personal Evangelism 15 RELT 314 History of Christian Church I 16 RELT 315 History of Christian Church II 17 RELT 233 Sociology of Religion 18 RELB 315 Biblical Hermeneutics 19 RELT 226 History of SDA Church 20 REPRE 600 Christian Philosophy and Belief (Graduate Course) Course) 6 Completed Graduate Student Supervision/ Readership A Contextual Approach of Reaching the Ruguru People of Morogoro, 2013 Abel Lusega Tanzania: A Biblical- Cultural Perspective. MA Thesis, Adventist University of of Africa. 2013 A Program For Maintaining Spirituality In The Seventh-Day Switta Elias Stevens Adventist Secondary Schools In Mara Conference Tanzania Union Mission. MA Thesis, Adventist University of Africa M’mubuu, A Strategy Of Establishing Accountable And Committed Leadership In 2013 Douglas Riruta Seventh-Day Adventist Church, District, Central Kenya Conference Gitonga MA Thesis, Adventist University of Africa Morgen, A Strategy For Improving Stewardship in Marondera, Zimbabwe. MA 2013 Takaindi Thesis, Adventist University of Africa sa Peter A Strategy To Develop A Model Leadership In Central Kenya Conference Of 2013 Ndeto Seventh-Day Adventist Church. MA Thesis, Adventist University of Africa Graduate Student Supervision in Progress The relationship between leadership and academic performance in selected 2013 Sophia Msofe Government Primary Schools in Tanzania.
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