Edward Nnanna
Lecturer I, World Religions, Department of Intercultural Studies
Academic Affairs Officer and MDiv Programme Coordinator

CONTACT

ennanna@nbts.edu.ng

EDUCATION

  • PhD, The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso
  • MTh, The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso
  • BTh., The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso

RESEARCH INTEREST

World Religions, African Traditional Religion, Islam, Interfaith/Intercultural Dialogue, Comparative Religions,

Dr Edward Obukokwo Nnanna is a devoted theologian, educator, and minister whose multicultural heritage profoundly shapes his life and calling. Born and raised in Ibadan to Igbo and Urhobo parents, Dr Nnanna grew up immersed in diverse cultural and religious contexts—an experience that sparked his lifelong passion for interreligious and intercultural understanding.

Specialising in World Religions with a particular focus on Islam, he is driven by a vision to bridge divides and foster peaceful coexistence among faith communities. As a KAICIID Fellow, he actively engages in interreligious and intercultural dialogue, working to address misconceptions and prejudices in order to promote mutual understanding and reconciliation. His research focuses on controversial and conflict-prone areas between religions, reflecting his commitment to creating an atmosphere of healing and cooperation.

Dr Nnanna is also deeply passionate about ministering to teenagers, young adults, and children from broken homes, firmly believing that compassionate mentorship can transform individual lives and, by extension, entire communities. In his professional roles, he serves as a lecturer in the Department of Intercultural Studies, Academic Affairs Officer, and Master of Divinity Programme Coordinator.

Beyond his academic and ministerial responsibilities, Dr Nnanna cherishes his family as his first and most important ministry, viewing it as the foundation for embodying and modelling Christlike love and service.

PUBLICATIONS

Nnanna, Edward O. (2020). Lessons from the Congruence of Traditional and Christian Leadership in Africa Context in Okobiah, Otete C., Ango, S., Adeogun, Dele, Lateju, R. A., and Akintola, S. O. (Eds.) Godly Values and Lifestyles in the Contemporary Society: The Role of Christian Education. Lagos: Gloryline Christian Publications. 470–477 pp.

Nnanna, Edward O. (2019). Atoning Concept of Igbarubi-Edi Festival and its Implication for Contextualisation of the Gospel among Ile-Ife People OJOT Vol. XXIV No. 1: 57–71 pp.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Fellow, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID)

Fellow, International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE)