COOU Makes History with Inaugural Ph.D. Graduates in Religion and Human Relations
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University's Department of Religion and Human Relations achieved a historic milestone on December 20, 2023, conferring its first-ever Ph.D. degrees. Dike Chikwuemeka Justin and Ibe Michael Chukwuebuka emerged as distinguished graduates, contributing groundbreaking research on the Osu Caste System in Igboland and poverty in Nigeria. This landmark underscores the department's commitment to academic excellence and marks a significant chapter in the university's legacy.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a momentous event on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, the Department of Religion and Human Relations at the Faculty of Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, achieved a historic milestone by awarding Ph.D. degrees to its inaugural graduates. This landmark occasion marks the department's pioneering foray into postgraduate programs, a testament to its commitment to academic excellence and advancement.
Dike Chikwuemeka Justin and Ibe Michael Chukwuebuka emerged as the distinguished candidates who successfully defended their Ph.D. theses. The rigorous examination process was conducted under the discerning eye of the external examiner, Rev. Fr. Prof. B.A.C Obiefuna, and was guided by the leadership of the Head of Department, Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Ezeogamba.
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Dike Chikwuemeka Justin's groundbreaking dissertation delved into the Osu Caste System in Igboland, examining it through the prism of Christian social teaching and Human Rights. Simultaneously, Ibe Michael Chukwuebuka's research scrutinized poverty in Nigeria from 2000 to 2021, within the framework of human rights discourse and Christian social teaching. Both dissertations promise to contribute significantly to academic discourse and societal understanding.
In an exclusive conversation with COOUNEWS, the Department expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, fnipr, acknowledging her pivotal role in providing a conducive environment and her unwavering commitment to propelling the university forward. This historic achievement not only underscores the department's academic prowess but also contributes significantly to the University's overall advancement.
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This milestone is a cause for celebration, as it marks a significant chapter in the department's and the university's legacy. Heartfelt congratulations are extended to Dike Chikwuemeka Justin and Ibe Michael Chukwuebuka, the pioneering Ph.D. graduates, for their outstanding accomplishments, setting the stage for future academic achievements within the Department of Religion and Human Relations at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
