VEN. SIMEON IRUO-OGHENE AKPONORIE

The Ven. Dr Simeon Iruo-Oghene Akponorie, a Nigerian and lecturer at Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Akure.  He lectures Old Testament courses, Jewish Studies, Hebrew language, biblical Hermeneutics and Christian Theology. He studied at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria for both his  Master’s and Doctoral degrees. He is well grounded in biblical scholarship. 

He also holds a postgraduate certificate in  Education, which qualifies him as a Professional Educationist.  

Dr Akponorie has published a number of books,which include:

1. BEINGS YOU MUST NOT OFFEND: A Revelation for Human and Societal Reforms (2014)

2. ON BEHALF OF THE BIBLE: A Critical Overview of Misinterpretation of the Biblical Text

(2016)

3. THE GARDEN OF EDEN TODAY: Its Geographical Issues, Theological Mysteries and

Spiritual Realities (2019)

He has also written a number of articles which have been published in reputable journals, among which are:

1. A Hermeneutical Exploration of Leviticus 18:1-16 and the Concept of Eri among the IsokoPeople of Delta State in African Journal of Biblical Studies, University of Ibadan,  2016.

2. The Concept of Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and its Implications for Nigerian Christianity in

Journal of Religious Studies and Theology, AICI April 2016

3. A Comparative Analysis of Leviticus 18:1-16 and the Concept of Eri among the Isoko people

of Delta State in Nigerian Journal of Christian Thought, Volume1, 2018

4. The Prophetic Activity of Nathan in the Davidic Dynasty and its Implications for

Contemporary Prophets in Nigeria. University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 2018

5. Interpreting Proverbs 10:4-5 as a Biblical Tool for Economic Empowerment and 

Entrepreneurial Skills: A Message to Contemporary Christians.  ASSOSSER, University of Ibadan

He is a member of the following Professional Associations:

Member, Society for Biblical Literature

Member, African Society for the Study of Sociology and Ethics of Religions

Member, Nigerian Christian Scholars’ Forum