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Prof. Lateef Kayode ADEYEMO

(PhD, FIPMA, FGAEIN, MNASR, MNAL)

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Introduction

Prof. Lateef Kayode Adeyemo is a distinguished scholar in the fields of Islamic Thought, Islamic Civilization, and Islamic Studies. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. He is also the current President of the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions, an affiliate of the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR), and a former Head of the Department of Religions at the University of Benin.

Prof. Adeyemo has an impressive academic portfolio, with over 40 publications comprising peer-reviewed journal articles, chapters in books, and contributions to conference proceedings. He has actively participated in over 45 academic conferences both within Nigeria and internationally.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (FIPMA) and holds memberships in several academic and professional associations locally and abroad.

Prof. Adeyemo has undertaken numerous professional development programmes, notably the Leadership and Innovation Management Workshop organized by the Alumni and Career Services Division of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He currently serves as the President of the IIUM Alumni Association (Nigeria Chapter).

In addition to his academic and professional engagements, he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Z&S Waqf Foundation Nigeria and a Consulting Editor at Din Institute of Nigeria under the Islamic Education Trust (IET), Minna, Niger State.

Prof. Adeyemo is a respected member of multiple learned societies and has received several awards and recognitions in honor of his academic contributions and leadership.

Current
Positions

  • Professor of Islamic Studies
  • President, Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions an Affiliate of International Association for the study of History of Religions (IAHR). 2022 - till date
  • Chairman, Board of Directors, Z&S Waqf Foundation Nigeria Incorporated. 2021 - till date
  • Consulting Editor, Din Institute of Nigeria, Islamic Education Trust (IET), Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
  • Chairman, Board of Trustee, Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR). 2023 - till date
  • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of “Umranic Studies (IJUS), Islamic University of Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei, Darrusalam
  • Governing Council Member, Academic Secretary (Faith Based Entrepreneurship);
  • Member, The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN)
  • Naibul Imam, University of Benin Central Mosque, Benin City, Nigeria 2001 - Date
  • Chairman, Governing Board, Vicegerents Academy, Benin City, Nigeria. 2015 - 2024
  • Member, Senate Committee on Staff/Students’ Relations, University of Benin. July 2023 - tiil date
  • Member representing Senate in the Management Board, Institute of Public Administration and Extension Services, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. July 2023 - Date
  • Member, Advisory Board, Representing Senate at the Institute of Child Health. July 2023 - Date
  • Member representing the Congregation on Appointment and Promotion Board (academic) Sub- Committee on Appeals. 2020 - Date
  • Member, University InterFaculty/Departmental Transfer Committee. 2024 - 2025
  • Member of Senate, University of Benin. 2019 - Date
  • External Examiner: College of Education, Warri, 2013- date Delta State University, Abraka and several other universities and Colleges of Educatio

Membership of Learned
Society

  • Member, Nigerian Academy of Letters (MNAL)
  • Fellow, The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN)
  • A Member of the Confederacy of Chattered Certified Entrepreneurs (3CE)
  • Member, African Society for the Study of Sociology and Ethics of Religions (MASSOSER) 2016 - Date
  • Fellow, Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals
  • IIUM Alumni Association of Nigeria 2016- Date
  • Human Development Foundation International 2000-2006
  • International Institute of Islamic Thought Nigeria Office 2001-Date
  • Society for Interdisciplinary Research (SIR) 2004-Date
  • Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), University of Ibadan, 1990-95
  • Mellanby Hall Press Organisation (MHPO), University of Ibadan, 1990-95
  • Friend and Fellow of International Institute for Muslim Unity (FIIMU), International Islamic University, Malaysia 2008-Date
  • Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions 2001-Date
  • Centre for Promoting Ideas (Ideas for Positive Change), 432, Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027, United States America 2011-Date
  • Postgraduate Students’ Society, International Islamic University Malaysia PGSS/IIUM 2008-2012
  • Modakeke Islamic Grammar School Old Students Association (MIGSOSA) 1985-Date
  • University of Ibadan Alumni Association 1995-Date
  • University of Ibadan Muslim Graduate Association 2012-Date
  • Al-Futuwa (The Graduate Student Association) of International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation, International Islamic University, Malaysia
  • Osun Islamic Theological College Alumni Association 2012-Date
  • National Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS)
  • University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA)

Reviewer for the following
journals

  • Ilorin Journal of Religions (IJOUREL), Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin. 2013- date.
  • Lagos State University Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, 2019 – to date
  • International Journal of Umranic Studies (IJUS), Faculty of Islamic Development Management, Islamic University of Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei Darussalam. 2014 to date
  • Journal of University Scholars of Religions, University of Jos (JUSREL). 2013- date,
  • Nigerian Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
  • Benin Journal of Religions and Society, Department of Religions, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
  • Philetics: Benin Journal of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
  • Benin Journal of Humanities, John Harris Library, University of Benin.

EDUCATION, TEACHING & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. 2012

PhD (Islamic and Other Civilizations)
International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM)

M.A. 2000

M.A. (Islamic Studies)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria

B.A 1995

B.A. (Hons)(Islamic Studies)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Professional Qualifications/Diplomas & Certificates

FELLOW 2015

Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria(FIPMA)

CERTIFICATION 1997

Computer Operations

An-Najat Computers, Apapa, Lagos

CERTIFICATION 1990

Arabic and Islamic Studies

Osun Islamic Theological College, Osogbo

CERTIFICATION 1990

West African School Certificate/GCE

West African Examination Council

Teaching / Professional Experience

2022 - till date

Professor of Islamic Studies

Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

2019 – 2022

Professor and Head of Department

Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

2016 - 2019

Associate Professor

Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin

2013 - 2016

Senior Lecturer

Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

2010 - 2013

Lecturer I

Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

2009 - 2012

Graduate Assistanceship.(Part-time)

International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC), International Islamic University Malaysia

2010 - 2011

Trainer, Leadership and Management Skill Package (Part-Time)

Co-Curricular Activity Centre (CCAC),Students’ Affairs and Development Division, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

2004 - 2010

Lecturer II

Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

2001 - 2004

Assistant Lecturer

Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

1998-2001

Teacher/Imam

Sped International Secondary School, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria

1995-1998

Teacher/Vice Principal

As-Sahwat Group of Schools, Igbotako, Ondo State, Nigeria

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

1st July, 2020

Professor and Head of Department

Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

1st July, 2019- 2020

Acting Head of Department

Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

June 2019 till date

Zonal Representative

African Society for the Study of Sociology and Ethics of Religion (ASSOSER)

September, 2015- 2016

Member

Constitution Reviewing Committee, Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR)

September, 2018- 2022

Vice President

Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions.

June 2018- date

Member, Editorial Board

Nigerian Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

2018 - 2020

President

IIUM Alumni Association, Nigerian Chapter

July, 2017 till date

Member

Appointment and Promotion Committee, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin

September, 2016

Secretary, Local Organising Committee

37th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR) held at the University of Benin

Member, Editorial Board

Benin Journal of Religions and Society, Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

2012-till date

Patron/Adviser

Pharmaceutical Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, University of Benin Branch

2001-Date

Patron/Adviser

Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, University of Benin/UBTH Branch

September 2015-Date

Chairman, Governing Board,

Vicegerents Academy, Benin/Lagos Road, Idumwimwina, Benin City, Nigeria

September 2015-Date

Member, Governing Board.

Pride of Faith Academy, Segamu ,Ogun State. Nigeria

2013-2018.

Staff Adviser,

National Association of Religions Students (NASORES), Faculty of Arts, University of Benin

4th April, 2014 to 2017

Member,

Faculty of Arts Examination Misconduct Committee, University of Benin

2012-2018

General Studies Co-ordinator,

Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City

April 2008-December 2008.

Examination Officer,

Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

2006- 2008.

Staff Welfare Officer,

Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin

2006–2008.

Executive Producer/Presenter,

Islam: As-Safinatun Najat, Edo Broadcasting Service, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

2004-2007.

Presenter

Barka De Jumah, Edo Broadcasting Service, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

2001- till date.

Naibul- Imam (Deputy Imam),

University of Benin Central Mosque

2001-2008.

Waali

The Muslim Congress, Edo State of Nigeria

1998-2001.

Head of Department

Religion and Cultural Studies, Sped International Secondary School, Federal College of Education (Special), P.M.B.1089, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria

1995-1998.

Vice-Principal

As-Sahwat Group of Schools, Igbotako, Ondo State, Nigeria

1993-1995.

Public Relation Officer

Circle of Arabic and Islamic Studies Students, University of Ibadan

1993-98

Assistant Secretary General,

The Muslim Congress (TMC), National Headquarters, Lagos, Nigeria

1992-1993.

Amir

Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Modakeke Central Branch

1990- 1992.

Assistant General Secretary,

Federated Union of Modakeke Students, University of Ibadan Branch.

1990-1992

Da’wah Officer,

Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Akinyele Area Council

1993- 1995.

General Secretary,

Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Akinyele Area Council

1989-1990.

President and Editor-in-Chief,

Press Club, Osun Islamic Theological College, Osogbo

1991 1992.

Member,

Constitution Reviewing Committee(Al-Imam Halaqah), Circle of Arabic and Islamic Studies Students, Dept of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan

1984-1985

President,

Students’ Representative Council, Modakeke Islamic Grammar School.

1984-1985

Student Imam,

Modakeke Islamic Grammar School, Modakeke

Courses taught
[Undergraduate]

  • REL 113: Introduction to Islam I
  • REL 123: Introduction to Islam II
  • REL216: Islamic Civilization
  • REL226: Islam in the World Today
  • REL317: Islamic Institution I
  • REL 327: Islamic Institution II
  • REL 318: Topics in Islamic Theology I
  • REL 328: Topics in Islamic Theology II
  • REL 326: Islam and Other Religions in West Africa
  • REL 415: Sectarianism in Islam
  • REL 416: Islamic Mysticism
  • REL 425: Islamic Philosophy
  • GST 112: Philosophy and Logic
  • Supervisions of Long Essays

Courses taught
[Post Graduate]

    Master of Arts Degree in Islamic Studies

  • REL 810: Thesis Writing and Research Methods in the study of Religions I
  • REL 820: Thesis Writing and Research Methods in the study of Religions II
  • REL 812: History of Religions
  • REL 813: History and principles of Islamic political thoughts
  • REL 819: Revelation and Reason in Islam
  • REL 823: Islamic Movements in the Sahel region
  • REL 827: Islamic Peace and Conflict Management
  • REL 829: Islamic Revivalism in the Contemporary Society

    Ph.D

  • REL 910: Thesis Writing and Research Methods in the study of Religions I
  • REL 912: History of Religions I
  • REL 920: Thesis Writing and Research Methods in the study of Religions II
  • REL 914: Islam in Modern West Africa
  • REL 916: Critical Studies in the Quran, Sunnah and Hadiths
  • REL 919: Religious Views of Humanity and International Human Rights
  • REL 920: Thesis Writing and Research Methods in the study of Religions II
  • REL 924: Islamic Political System
  • REL 928:Fundamental Problems in Philosophy of Religion

    Post Graduate Students’ Supervision

  • 3 completed 7 on-going Masters and 3 completed 5 on-going PhDs

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