Dogara Ishaya Manomi

Dogara Ishaya Manomi is an Affiliated Researcher in New Testament at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (ETF), Leuven, Belgium, and holds concurrent positions as Research Associate at the University of Pretoria (South Africa), Adjunct Lecturer at Gindiri Theological Seminary (Nigeria), and Full-Time Lecturer at Theological College of Northern Nigeria (TCNN). His academic journey includes a PhD with highest distinction from Johannes Gutenberg Universität (Germany), an MA in Linguistics and Bible Translation from TCNN, a Professional Diploma in Education from Ahmadu Bello University (Nigeria), and a Bachelor of Divinity with distinction from Gindiri Theological Seminary.

Dr. Manomi's research bridges New Testament studies, African contextual theology, and ethical frameworks. His core interests include virtue ethics in Pauline epistles, decolonizing biblical hermeneutics, theological engagements with African political philosophy, and methodological innovations in African biblical interpretation. His scholarship critically examines themes of gender justice, communal ethics, and theological education within African contexts.

Manomi's publications demonstrate consistent focus on New Testament ethics, particularly through the lens of African philosophical traditions. His 15 most recent works (2019-2024) reveal interdisciplinary engagement with virtue ethics (36% of publications), African hermeneutics (29%), and contextual exegesis (21%). Notable thematic clusters include reimagining biblical slavery narratives, Luther's theological relevance to Africa, and methodological critiques of Eurocentric biblical scholarship.

While no awards are documented, Manomi maintains active membership in key scholarly societies: Society of Biblical Literature, European Association of Biblical Studies, Evangelical Theological Society, and the Center for Ethics in Antiquity and Christianity (University of Mainz). His editorial contributions include co-editing four volumes addressing theological education, ethics, and Reformation theology in African contexts.