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Email: jkantiok@apu.edu
James Kantiok, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
School of Education
Profile
Though James Kantiok’s, Ph.D., interests span many areas, his primary focus is on research in conflict resolution, especially in the area of religious tolerance. His teaching models include the use of technological and multicultural approaches and understanding human behavior. Kantiok is also interested in how school curriculum could be used as a tool to enhance a better understanding of the society, as well as the world as a global village. His research spans diversity in education, factors that exacerbate religious conflicts, and how education could be used as a tool for promoting peace. Kantiok has conducted a funded research for the PEW Foundation on creating religious understanding in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. He is currently conducting research on the crises of higher education in Nigeria and is writing a book on religion and politics. Kantiok served on many government boards in Nigeria concerned with Muslim-Christian conflicts. He is also a member of the America Academy of Religion.
Education
Ph.D. - Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
M.A. - Missiology, Fuller Theological Seminary
M.Phil. - Teacher Education and Programs Evaluation, University of Jos, Nigeria
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology, University of Jos, Nigeria
B.Ed. - Social Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
M.A. - Missiology, Fuller Theological Seminary
M.Phil. - Teacher Education and Programs Evaluation, University of Jos, Nigeria
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology, University of Jos, Nigeria
B.Ed. - Social Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Publications
Islam: A Significant Challenge to Christianity in Africa: Paper presented at The State of the 21st Century Church in Africa organized by Global Ministries International, US Center for World Missions, Pasadena, CA., January 30, 2001.
2006: The Impact of Self-Esteem on High School Retention among Girls in Northern Nigeria. International Jouranl of Arts and Science.
2006: Christians in Politics, African Bible Commentary, Zondervan.
2004: Women and Leadership in Pre-Islamic and the Early Years of Islam in Hausaland: Nature Spirits and Bori Practices in Northern Nigeria.
2000: Ethnic and Religious Conflicts in Northern Nigeria (Paper presented at the American Anthropological Society Conference, San Francisco, CA, November 15, 2000).
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Islam: A Significant Challenge to Christianity in Africa: Paper presented at The State of the 21st Century Church in Africa organized by Global Ministries International, US Center for World Missions, Pasadena, CA., January 30, 2001.
2006: The Impact of Self-Esteem on High School Retention among Girls in Northern Nigeria. International Jouranl of Arts and Science.
2006: Christians in Politics, African Bible Commentary, Zondervan.
2004: Women and Leadership in Pre-Islamic and the Early Years of Islam in Hausaland: Nature Spirits and Bori Practices in Northern Nigeria.
2000: Ethnic and Religious Conflicts in Northern Nigeria (Paper presented at the American Anthropological Society Conference, San Francisco, CA, November 15, 2000).
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Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
PEW Foundation Scholar, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Foundation for Advanced Christian Training Scholar, 1993-1999
Community Service Award, Pasadena Headstart, 1998, 1999
Foundation for Advanced Christian Training Scholar, 1993-1999
Community Service Award, Pasadena Headstart, 1998, 1999
Expertise
Action Research
African Islam
Curriculum Studies
Diversity and Multiculturalism
Muslim-Christian Relations, Muslim Evangelism
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
