KENYA: CUEA Lecturer Wins Ecumenism Punishment Theology Global Championship
Rev. Dr. Noelina Nakato, a Religious nun from the Congregation of Daughters of Mary (Banabikira) and Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Canon Law, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), has won the World Championship 2019 in Theology (Ecumenism Punishment).
The Ecumenism Punishment Theology Day is an annual event during which scholars and researchers organize various activities with an aim to promote awareness on ecumenism and punishment. With this award, Rev. Dr. Nakato’s research work is recognized as a break through in the field, while she is recognized as Father of Modern Ecumenism Punishment Studies in Theology.
The award organized by International Agency for Standards and Ratings aims at identify brilliant scientists and academicians around the world through their research works. The selection of champions is usually based on international meritorious competition.
Dr. Nakato Noelina will from now henceforth plays a vital role in advancement of scientific knowledge in this particular field as the World Championship-2019 in Theology (Ecumenism Punishment) has acknowledged her academic contribution as internationally outstanding.
The international Agency For Standards and Ratings (ASR), while recognizing the contributions of Sr. Nakato in the field of Theology, extends their best wishes for her endeavours in enlightening the scientific domain with her efforts. The ASR recognizes her among World’s 500 Most Influential Experts in Theology for the Year 2019.
Sr. Nakato, a native of Uganda from the Diocese of Masaka holds Doctoral Degree in Canon Law from John Paul II University of Lublin, Poland as well as PhD in Theology with specialization in Canon Law from CUEA. She joined CUEA in 2005 as a Tutorial Fellow in the Institute of Canon Law and has since rose in the rank to become a senior lecturer in the same institute.
She studied for her Baccalaureate in Philosophy, Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology as well as Licentiate in Theology, with Specialization in Canon Law from CUEA.
Among her notable publications include these among others:
- “St. Joseph a Cradle of Virtues: A Canonical Consideration in Mentorship of Young Leaders” in Martin Owor (Ed) Care for the Youth through Canonical guidance and protection. Paulines Publication Africa, Nairobi 2018. An Academic Seminar, 23rd March 2018 pp 83 – 116.
- Theological Formation of Consecrated Women: A Necessary Tool for New Evangelization in Asian Horizons Vol II No. 4, December 2017 pp 566 – 671.
- “Juridical Considerations in the Dismissal of Religious in the African Context” in KCCB, AOSK and RSCK The Consecrated Life in Africa, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (December 2016) pp 112 – 119.
- “The Phenomenon of Child-Sacrifice in Uganda”, in the Journal of Hekima University College Jesuit School of Theology, Peace Studies and International Relations No. 55 (December 2016) pp 116 – 129.
- “Charles Nyamiti: A Protagonist of New Evangelization through Inculturation of the Gospel” in Gichure P, Wanjala F and Segeja N, Challenges to Religion in Africa in Light of Vatican Council II” Essays in Honour of Charles Nyamiti – Nairobi: CUEA Press 2016, pp 146 – 154.
“Canon Law as an Instrument for Renewal of Faith” in African Journal of Canon Law Studies Vol. 1 n.1 (January 2014), pp. 28-50.
- “The Laity and the governing office of the Church” in African Journal of Canon Law Studies Vol 1 No. 2 (June 2014) pp. 34 – 45
- “Beatification of Paul VI: An Impetus for the Church in Uganda to Deepen its Commitment to Unity” in International Journal of Philosophy and Theology Vol 2, No. 4 (Dec 2014) pp 1777 – 191.
Sr. Nakato’s winning research article was declared winner among 5547 nominations from 95 countries, screened for the World Championship-2019 in Theology (Ecumenism Punishment).
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By Pamela Adinda, AMECEA Online News
