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Funke OYEKAN

Assistant Professor
college of Liberal Studies (COLBS)
Religious Studies Programme

A Biblical Studies scholar. I was awarded the degrees, B.A., M.A., and PhD from the University of Ibadan. I am also a theologian with a Bachelor of Theology degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. A. (through the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomosho, Nigeria). In addition to these, I am a professional teacher with a National Certificate in Education from the St. Andrew’s College of Education, Oyo, Nigeria.

Education
  • PhD (2014) University of Ibadan, Ibadan (Biblical Studies)
  • MA (2000) University of Ibadan, Ibadan (Biblical Studies)
  • BA (1994) University of Ibadan, Ibadan (Religious Studies)
  • BTh (1994) The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso (Theology)
  • NCE (1989) St. Andrews College of Education, Oyo (Agricultural Education)
Research

To date, my research activities have their backgrounds in my area of specialization with sound exegetical analysis, especially in the New Testament. These works can be grouped into three main categories.

The first set, ‘Jesus’ Teaching on adultery: a case study of contemporary practice in Baptist churches of Ibadan metropolis’, “The concept of Kinsman and Inheritance in Israelite Tradition and Yoruba Belief System”, “Contextualising Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage and Adultery in Selected Church Denominations in Ibadan”, and “Formulating a biblical teaching on sex for Nigerian couples: a study of 1 Corinthians 7:1-5” focus on the home with the aim of stabilizing Christian homes in particular, and the society at large. This becomes imperative because the foundation of social vices within the society is laid in the homes. Jesus’ teachings on the issue of adultery, divorce, marriage, remarriage, kinsman, and inheritance are strong enough to achieve well-made families and society. To keep within Bible-based prescriptions, the churches should align with the teachings of Jesus in theory and practice but should be pragmatic in applying Jesus’ principles.

The second set, ‘Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:38-42 and its implication for the contemporary Christians in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State’, ‘Jesus’ example of prudence in John 6:12: implication for curbing mango wastage in Ogbomosoland, Oyo State, Nigeria’, ‘Rising from “Needy Fund” to empowerment through entrepreneurship: appraising a church’s paradigm shift in a university environment during Covid-19 pandemic’, ‘“I am the bread of life”: reinterpreting Jesus’ metaphor in John 6:35 in the light of the contemporary society, “Christians’ Attitude towards COVID-19 Isolation Centers in Comparison with the Lepers’ Colonies of Jesus’ Days”, “The socio-political relevance of 1 Peter 2:13-17 in Nigeria”, “Virtual watch night services: a post-pandemic era adaptation in Nigeria”, “Peace on earth” (Luke 2:14): the politics of peace and peacebuilding in St. Luke” and “The implications of being an ambassador for Christ in contemporary Nigeria: an analysis of 2 Corinthians 5:19-21” are geared towards resolving issues at critical times in the society. Such issues include unforgiveness, which has led to conflicts of various kinds, insecurity, political crisis, wastage, and poverty. This set opines that mutual relationships and co-existence are necessary for a developing society.

The third set, The challenge of power Distance to women participation in Theological Education in The Nigerian Baptist Convention Seminaries’, ‘The implication of emotional intelligence in the paradigm shift of mainline Churches into Pentecostalism behaviour in Ogbomosho, Nigeria’, Organization behaviour: the attitude of religious leaders in the phase of pandemic’, and “Barnabas: a leadership model for the Nigerian society reveal the societal issue of power distance which relates to the extent to which a community accepts and endorses authority, power differences and status privileges as one of the major causes of the disparity against women, there is social and organizational belongingness between the government and religious leaders and that leaders should be bridge-builder, team player, non-discriminatory and not power or position drunk to achieve an egalitarian society.

Institutional Service
  • Programme Coordinator, History and International Studies
  • Member, University Faith-Integration Committee
  • Member, Student Work-Study and SIWES Committee
  • College Representative, Bowen University Office Allocation Committee
  • College Representative, Bowen University Bursaries, Scholarship and Awards Committee
  • College Representative, Bowen University Student Disciplinary Committee
Professional Service
  • Research Associate, Department of New Testament and Related Literature, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Fellow, Ife Institute of Advanced Studies (FIIAS)
  • Fellow, African Doctoral Academy (FADA)
  • Consultant, “Development and Implementation of University Laws”- Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (VICBHE)
  • Consultant, “Theory and Practice of Strategic Planning and Implementation”- Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (VICBHE)
  • Member, Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS)
  • Member, Institute of Biblical Scholarship in Africa (IBSA)
  • Member, Society for New Testament Studies (SNTS)
  • Member, African Platform for New Testament Scholars (APNTS)
  • Member, National Association for Christian Studies (NACS)
Selected Publications
  1. Adewumi, A. S., Olaniyi, A.A. and Oyekan, F.E. 2023, “The Utilization of the Old Testament in the Book of Acts of the Apostles, Pharos Journal of Theology 104 (3), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.46222/pharosjot.104.31
  2. Adewale, O. A. & Oyekan, F. E. 2022, ‘Formulating a biblical teaching on sex for Nigerian couples: a study of 1 Corinthians 7:1-5’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 78(3), a7079, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v78i3.7079
  3. Adewale, O.A. & Oyekan, F. E., 2021, “Barnabas: a leadership model for the Nigerian society. HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies77(1), A6760, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.4102/Hts.v77i1.6760
  4. Adetunji, A.T. & Oyekan, F. E., 2020, ‘Organization behavior: the attitude of religious leaders in the phase of pandemic’, International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation,24(10), 2993-3003. https://doi.org/10.37200/Ijpr/V24i10/Pr300314
  5. Adetunji, A.T., Oyekan, F.E., Oluwoye, J.O. & Oyewole, J. A., 2018, ‘The implication of emotional intelligence in the paradigm shift of mainline Churches into Pentecostalism behaviour in Ogbomosho, Nigeria’, The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 6 (12),185-193. https://doi.org/10.24940/theijhss/2018/v6/i12/HS1812-061
  6. Oyekan, F. E. 2024, ‘Jesus’ Teaching on Servant-Leadership (Matthew 20:25-28): A Model for Christian Youth Participation In Politics’, Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies 12(1), 12-21. https://www.njrcs.org
  7. Ajani, E. O.A., A. Ayandiji, Y. L.S. Ayuba, F. Oyekan, O.O. Ogunmola and Lateju, O. 2024, ‘The Effects of Migration and Conflicts between Herders and Farmers on Milk Production in Southwestern Nigeria’, SCOPE 14(1), 592-602. http://www.scope-journal.com
  8. Ajani A., Akano, B., Oyekan, F., Ayuba, L., Ayegboyin, A., Bello, O. and Lateju, O. 2024, “Enhancing Faith Proclamation in Africa Indigenous Christian Missions Through Michael Hetch’s Communication Theory of Identity”, SCOPE 14(1), 439-449. http://www.scope-journal.com
  9. Ogunbode, T. O. and Oyekan, F. E. 2023, ‘Religious Practices and its Impacts on a Sustainable Environment in Nigeria: The Way Forward’, The Scientific World Journal 2023, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8080235
  10. Oyekan, F. E. 2022, ‘Christians’ attitude towards COVID-19 Isolation Centers in Comparison with the lepers’ colonies of Jesus’ days’, Nigerian Journal of Christian Studies (NJCS) 5(1), 72-94. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njcs/issue/view/23411