Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa
L’Association pour l’Éducation Théologique Chrétienne en Afrique
Associação Cristã para Educação Teológica na África
ACTEA

Prof. Felicia Chinyere Priest

Associate Director for Women in Theological Education
Academia
Research Gate

Prof. Felicia Chinyere Priest is a dedicated missiologist and educator, holding a PhD in Theology with a specialization in Missions Studies from Africa International University, Kenya. With over twenty years of experience in teaching, research, and mentoring students within higher education, she has made a significant impact in her field. Prof. Priest recently served as the Academic Dean of West Africa Theological Seminary in Lagos and has extensive missionary experience across West and East Africa. Driven by a commitment to develop transformative leaders for the church and society, her research interests include conversion to Islam in sub-Saharan Africa, witchcraft accusations, and gender issues. She currently teaches undergraduate and graduate programs at International Leadership University, Nairobi. She further serves with ACTEA as the Associate Director for Women in Theological Education.

books

  • The Conversion of Igbo Christians to Islam:  A Study of Religious Change in a Christian Heartland.  Carlisle, Cumbria, UK:  Langham Academic, 2020.
  • Rooted in Christ:  Discipleship Strategies for Believers from Muslim Background.  Lagos:  WATS Publication, 2025.

edited book

  • Priest, Felicia Chinyere, Verena Schafroth, and Marilyn Naidoo, eds.  Empowering Voices:  African Women in Theological Education.  Foreword by Tite Tiénou.  ICETE Series.  Carlisle, Cumbria, UK:  Langham Global Library, 2025.

select articles & chapters

  • “Godly Response to Governmental Directives on COVID-19:  Reflections on Religious Explanations to the Pandemic.”  Chapter 5 in Godly Values and Lifestyles in the Contemporary Society:  The Roles of Christian Education:  A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Esther O. Ayandokun, edited by Otete C. Okobia, Samuel Ango, Dele Adeogun, Samuel Akintola, Rachael Lateju, 533–543.  Ibadan, Nigeria:  Gloryline Christian Publications, 2021.
  • “Witch Accusations against Women.” Global Missiology 4, no. 15 (2018):  11 pages.  http://ojs.globalmissiology.org/index.php/english/article/view/2145/
  • “Witchcraft Labeling:  Effects on Child Behavior and Self-Concept.”  On Knowing Humanity Journal 4, no. 1 (2020):  135–136.  https://doi.org/10.18251/okh.v4i1.88
  • “Why Nigerian Christians Accuse People of Witchcraft:  A Review of Cases among the Igbo Nigerians.”  Chapter 4 in Christianity and Suffering:  African Perspectives, edited by Rodney L. Reed,  53–75.  ASET Series 1.  Carlisle, Cumbria, UK:  Langham Global Library, 2017.
  • Eneh, Felicia Chinyere.  “The Doctrine of Soteriology (Salvation).”  Chapter 2 in Topics in Theology:  The African Perspective, vol. 1, edited by Paul Bala Samura, 15–69. Lagos:  World System & Service Publishers Ltd., 2005.

select co-authored articles & chapters

  • Priest, Chukwuma Victor, and Felicia Chinyere Priest.  “Contrasting the Prosperity Gospel with the Holiness Gospel in Ministerial Preparation in Theological Institute.”  Transform:  A Journal of Biblical, Theological and Practical Studies in the Wesleyan Tradition 1, no. 1 (2022):  32–46.  https://www.academia.edu/76559017/
  • Priest, Chukwuma Victor, and Felicia Chinyere Priest.  “Exploring the Relationship between Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction among Female Faculty in Theological Education in Africa.”  Chapter 6 Empowering Voices:  African Women in Theological Education, edited by Felicia Chinyere Priest, Verena Schafroth, and Marilyn Naidoo, 101–120.  ICETE Series.  Carlisle, Cambria, UK:  Langham Global Library, 2025.
  • Priest, Chinyere Felicia, and Victor Chukwuma Priest.  “African Women: Ignored Resource and Neglected Partners.”  Impact:  Journal of Transformation, Africa International University 1, no. 2 (2018):  24–40.  https://doi.org/10.63988/ZCDH2906
  • Priest, Chinyere Felicia, and Victor Chukwuma Priest.  “Violence against Children Accused of Witchcraft in Nigeria and Its Implications for Their Well-Being:  An Empirical Analysis of Cases in Akwa Ibom and Lagos States.”  African Theological Journal for Church and Society 3, no. 7 (2026):  167–190.  https://atjcs.netact.org.za/index.php/netact/article/view/280
  • Priest, Chinyere Felicia, and Egodi Uchendu.  “The Stages of Igbo Conversion to Islam:  An Empirical Study.”  Review of Religious Research 62 (2020):  1–12.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s13644-020-00402-5