Dr. Eric Manu

Lecturer


Dept: Religion and Human Development
Dept of Religion and Human Development
FoSS, NB-TF11J,
COHSS
KNUST

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Research Areas/Interests

Pentecostal Christianity and Spirituality;Religion and Health; neo-Prophetism and Public Life; Religion and Modern Media; History and Future of Pent...~more


Publications

    (a) BOOKS 

    1. Manu, Eric, and Opoku, J. K. (2025). Philosophy of Religion: Meaning, Nature and Scope (RHD Series). Kumasi: APGS Publishing. pp.164.
    2. Manu, E. and Opoku, J. K., (2017) Religion and Health: An African Traditional Perspective. Kumasi: Graduate Standards Secretarial Services, 2017. pp. 192.
    3. Manu, E. and Opoku, J. K.,  (2017) Understanding Bioethics: Principles and Moral Obligations in Health Care Practice. Kumasi: Graduate Standard Secretarial Services, 2017. pp.203. ISBN: 4675508534352.
    4. Manu, E. and Opoku, J. K. (2017). Ethics: An Introduction to Ethical Systems and Approaches. Saarbrucken: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, pp.252. ISBN: 978-3-330-07629-7.

    (b)  Book Chapters

    1. Antwi, E. K. E., and Manu, Eric. (2025). “The Reception of “Prophet” of the Old Testament in the New Testament and its Impact on the activities of the Neo-Prophetic Movement in Ghana.” In Handbook of Christian Prophetism in Africa, edited by  D.N.A. AryehK. Asamoah-Gyadu, and K. Holter.  Leiden: Brill. ISBN: 978-90-04-73400-5  https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004734012_006
    2. Manu, Eric. (2023). “Neo-Prophetic Christians’ Perception of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Ghana.” In Wash and Pray: African Theological Discourse on COVID-19, edited by Harvey C. Kwiyani and J. Ola, pp.169-186. Liverpool: Missio Africanus. ISBN -979-8870-545-01-1 https://mybook.to/wash-and-pray
    3. Manu, E., Addai-Mensah, P. and Opoku, J. K. (2017) ‘The Church, Justice and Peace: A Holistic view for a      Prosperous Africa’. Journal of the West African Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI), Vol.1(9): 2017, pp.63-85. ISBN: 978-9988-8681-6-1

     (c)  Journal/Articles

    1. Manu, E., Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2014) ‘Realization of the Nature and Role of Christian Education in Modern Pedagogy’. British Journal of Education.2, No.5, 26-35. ISSN 2054-6351(print), ISSN 2054-636X (online).
    2. Manu, E. and Opoku, J. K., (2014) ‘Religion and Human Rights: Searching For a Mutual Ground for Development’. In: Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (GJAHSS). Vol.2, No.3: 53-63.
    3. Manu, E. (2014) “Religion and Human Rights: Searching for a Mutual Ground for Development”. Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (GJAHSS). Vol.2, No.3: 53-63. ISSN: 2052-6350
    4. Manu, E. and Opoku, J. K. (2015) “An Exploration of the Influence and Relevance of Akan Traditional Culture and Health Care Delivery in Ghana”. CeCASt, Vol.1, No.3.
    5. Manu, E. and Opoku, J. K. (2015) “The Status of the Human Embryo: An Analysis from the Christian and Islamic Viewpoints”. European Journal of Biology and Medical Science Research, Vol.3, No.5: 19-29. ISSN 2053-406X
    6. Manu, E., Opoku, J. K. and Wiafe, F. (2015) “Religion, Education and National Development in Ghana: A Historical Perspective”. Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 12: 6-18. ISSN: 2052-6350.
    7. Manu, E., Opoku, J.K. & Addai-Mensah, P., (2017) ‘The Church, Justice and Peace: A Holistic View for a Prosperous Africa’. Journal of the West African Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI), Vol.1(9), 63-85. ISBN: 978-9988-8681-6-1
    8. Manu, E., Antwi, E.K.E. and Opoku, J. K. (2018) Spirituality and Healing: Perceptions and Implications on the Akan of Ghana. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal Vol.5(8): 566-579. DoI:10.14738
    9. Manu, E., (2019) ‘The Church and Poverty alleviation through healthcare delivery in the Kumasi metropolis’. Developing Countries Studies, vol.9, no.10, 69-76.
    10. Manu E., Opoku, J.K. and Gedzi, V.S. (2019) ‘Akan Healthcare Delivery System and Its effects on Modern Healthcare Practice in Ghana'. Journal of Arts and Humanities, vol. 8, no.9, 73-85.
    11. Manu, Eric, Opoku, J. K., and Appiah, D. M. (2021). “Same-Sex Marriage in Ghana: Scripture, Health Law and Bioethics.” Developing Country Studies 11, no.2: 31-38.
    12. Manu, Eric. (2023). “Neo-Prophetic Christianity and Televisation in Kumasi: A Religious-Impact Assessment.”  European Journal of Communication and Media Studies 2, no.1: 1-11.
    13. Manu, Eric, Sarfo, E.A.A., and Antwi, E. K. E. (2023). “Televised Neo-Prophetic Christianity and Its Socio-Economic Effects in Ghana.” African Journal of Religion, Philosophy, and Culture 4, no.1: 23-45. https://adonis-abbey.com/edition_menu.php?edition_id=511
    14. Manu, Eric. (2025), “Neo-pentecostal mission healthcare and poverty reduction in Ghana.” Acta Theologica 45, no.1: 106-127. https://doi.org/10.38140/at.v45i1.7946.
    15. Manu, Eric, Antwi, E. K. E., and Osei, I.K. (2025). “West African Neo-Pentecostal Perspectives on God’s Immutability and Changeability”. ERATS 11, no.11: 561-573. DOI: 10.38159/erats.202511114
    16. Manu, Eric. (2025). “Unity and Diversity among Ghana’s new Prophetic Churches: A Comparative Study of Vida Bethel Prayer Ministry and Believers Worship Centre.” Ecclesia Futures 6, no.2: 104—120. DOI: 10.54195/ef23612

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