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Michael Onyedikachi Akpa, Ph.D., is a renowned academic and religious leader with extensive experience in higher education and pastoral ministry. Based in Ilishan, Ogun State, Nigeria, he has spent over 13 years at Babcock University, where he has held various positions, including Professor of New Testament Studies and Youth Ministry, Deputy Provost of the College of Postgraduate Studies, and Head of the Department of Religious Studies. He has also served as a Pastor and District Pastor/Departmental Director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Akpa holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies and a Master of Arts degree from Andrews University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Adventist Seminary of West Africa. He is fluent in Pidgin English, Biblical Koine Greek, and Igbo, with working proficiency in English.

Experience

    • Nigeria
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Professor of New Testament Studies and Youth Ministry
      • Jan 2014 - Present

      Professor at the Department of Religious Studies; Associate Editor: Insight-Journal of Religious Studies; Associate Editor: Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry; Member: Biblical Research Committee - West-Central Africa Division of SDA;Pastor in charge of Living Spring Chapel

    • Worship Center Pastor
      • Sep 2008 - Present

      General administration of the largely student church.

    • Deputy Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies
      • Aug 2015 - Aug 2021

      In charge of curriculum development and review, examinations, seminar presentations, assisting in general administration at the College of Postgraduate Studies, Babcock University., Nigeria.

    • Managing Editor
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2021

      Managing the publication of Contemporary Humanities Journal

    • Associate Professor of New Testament Studies and Youth Ministry
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

      Chair/Head, Department of Religious Studies;Associate Editor: Insight-Journal of Religious Studies; Associate Editor: Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry; Member: Biblical Research Committee - West-Central Africa Division of SDA

    • Managing Editor
      • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

      Managing the publication of Insight: A Journal of Religious Studies

    • Head of Department, Religious Studies
      • Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

      + Coordinated the general administration of the Department of Religious Studies, Babcock University;+ Hosted the first accreditation visit to the Department by the National Universities Commission (NUC), SECURED FULL ACCREDITATION STATUS (2012-2017);+ Reviewed the Department's Curriculum

    • Nigeria
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Senior Lecturer
      • Sep 2007 - Dec 2010

      TeachingResearchPastor in charge of New Creation Chapel

    • Study Leave
      • May 2001 - Aug 2007

      On sponsored study leave for a PhD degree program at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Solange, Cavite, Philippines.

    • Lecturer II
      • Jul 1997 - Aug 2007

      Teaching and ResearchPioneer University Pastor

  • SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
    • Umuahia; Obiohuru; Ubakala
    • District Pastor/Departmental Director
      • Jan 1990 - Jun 1997
      • Umuahia; Obiohuru; Ubakala

      Pastor // Church Planting // Church Nurture // Evangelism // Stewardship and Communication Seminar Series // Church Project Management

Education

  • 2001 - 2007
    Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
  • 1992 - 1997
    Andrews University
  • 1985 - 1990
    Adventist Seminary of West Africa

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