Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Peter Addai-Mensah

Part Time Senior Lecturer

Dept: Religious Studies
Department of Religious Studies
COHSS
KNUST
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My Research Interest is in Religion, Theology and Spirituality....~more

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Publications

    Books:

    1. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, The Word of God: A Guide to Our Spiritual Journey towards Eternal Life in Heaven. Vol.1. Kumasi–Ghana: University Printing: University Printing Press, KNUST, pp. 214. 2011.
    2. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, Chaplain’s Desk: A Weekly Reflection 1. Accra: Great Impressions, pp.109. 2012.
    3. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, Chaplain’s Desk: A Weekly Reflection. Vol. II Accra: Great Impressions, pp. 91. 2013.
    4. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah, Bioethics in the Theological Context: Beginning and The Endof Life Issues. Vol. 1. Kumasi: Legacy Prints, pp. 249. 2013.
    5. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K Opoku, The Word of God: A Lamp to our Feet. Vol. 2. Kumasi: University Printing Press, KNUST, pp. 155. 2014
    6. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah, Bioethics in Context: Principles, Ethical Theories and Contemporary Life Issues in Health Care Practice. 2. Kumasi. Unique Concept, pp. 323. 2014

     

     II. Journals in which papers are published

    1. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, “The Christian, National Development and Peace”, 40th Anniversary Celebrations and Conference of  West Africa Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI Papers), Church and  Society,  KNUST-Kumasi, 5th – 9th August, 2014 Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 147 -157.
    2. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah. “An Assessment of Perceptions and Knowledge of Health Care Ethical Principles among Health Care Practitioners in the Kumasi Metropolis Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 6, August, 2014, pp. 77-92.
    3. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, ”Augustine, The Religious Educator: His Relevance in Educating Christians in Contemporary Society”, 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities, ICSH 2014, Gaborone, Botswana, 4th – 7th June, 2014. European Scientific Journal, August, 2014, Special Edition Special, ISSN: 1857-7431(online).
    4. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah. “A Comparative Analysis of in-vitro Fertilization from the Christian and Islamic point of view”, Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 7, September, 2014, pp. 47-60.
    5. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah. “The Relationship between Christian Spirituality and Health: An Exploration of the View of Christian Students in Ghana”, Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, October, 2014, Vol. 2, No. 8, pp. 92-107.
    6. John K. Opoku, Peter Addai-Mensah and Eric Manu. “Realization of the Nature and Role Christian Education in Modern Pedagogy”, British Journal of Education, October 2014, Vol. 2, No. 5, pp. 26-35.
    7. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku. “Christ and the Religions: A Critique of the Pluralist and the Exclusive Paradigms”. All Nations University Journal, (ANUJAT), Vol.3, No. 3, November, 2014, pp. 180-193. ISSN: 2016-69IX (Online)..
    8. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah. “The Future of Palliative Care in Medical Treatment in Ghana”, All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought, Vol. 4, No. 1, January 2015, pp. 239-255.
    9. John K. Opoku, Peter Addai-Mensah and Frimpong-Wiafe, “Traditional and Modern Medicine: A Survey of Views on its Integration in Ghana, International Journal of African Society, Cultures and Traditions, Vol. 3, No. 5, November, 2015, pp. 22-36.
    10. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah, “Negligence and Medical Practice: Perceptions and Impact on Care Delivery in Kumasi Metropolis” All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought, 5, No. 1, January, 2016, pp. 273-299.
    11. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah, “The Impact of Christian Spirituality on the Health of University Students in Ghana” European Scientific Journal ISSN: 1857-7881(print) e- ISSN 1857-7431.
    12. John Kwaku Opoku, Peter Addai-Mensah and Eric Manu, ”The Church, Justice and Peace: A Holistic View for a Prosperous Africa” Journal of the West African Association of Theological Institutions(WAATI), pp 63 - 84.
    13. Anthony Kofi Anomah and Peter Addai-Mensah, “An African Christian Perspective on the Veneration of the Saints or the Ancestors” Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion. ISSN: 2422 – 8443, Vol. 45, 2019, pp. 11-16.
    14. Anthony Kofi Anomah and Peter Addai-Mensah, “The Role of the Laity in the Roman Catholic Church and in the World Today” E – Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS). ISSN: 2458 – 7338, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 2020, pp 1 – 15.
    15. Anthony Kofi Anomah and Peter Addai-Mensah, “The Role of Chief-King Among the Akan: A Theological Reflection” E - Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (EHASS). ISSN: 2720-7722, Vol. 1 Issue 4, August, 2020, pp. 110-117.
    16. Peter Addai-Mensah. “A Discussion on the Religious Response to the Problem of Evil in Ghana Today” E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS). ISSN: 2458 – 7338, Vol. 6, Issues 5, August 2020, pp 253 – 256.
    17. Peter Addai-Mensah. “A Theological Reflection on the Concept of Sin in Christianity” E –Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (EHASS). ISSN: 2720 – 7749, Vol. 1, Issues 4, August 2020, pp 106 – 109.
    18. Peter Addai-Mensah. “Investigating the Trinity and God’s Liberating Presence in the World: Its Relevance for Contemporary Christians” Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion. ISSN: 2520 – 0445 (Online), Vol. 3, Issues 1, No. 4, 2020, pp 28 - 36.
    19. Peter Addai-Mensah. “A Discussion on Augustine’s Notion of Predestination and Its later Interpretation in Salvation History” Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion. ISSN: 2520 – 0445 (online), Vol. 3, Issues 1, No. 3, 2020, pp 21 – 27.
    20. Peter Addai-Mensah. “The Role of Akan Values on Moral Upbringing of Children in Contemporary Society” Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology (MOTBIT)”. ISSN 2676-2838, Vol. 2 Issue 4, October 2020, pp.96-101.
    21. Peter Addai-Mensah. “An Appraisal of the Unity of the Churches and its Relevance in Contemporary Society for National Development”, Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion. ISSN 2520-0445 (online), Vol. 3, Issue 2, No. 1, 2020, pp.1-10.
    22. Peter Addai-Mensah, “Examining the Quest for the Historical Jesus and its Relevance Today”, E – Journal of Religion and Theological Studies, Vol. 6, Issue 7. ISSN 2458-7338, October, 2020, 341-346.

     III. Recent Conference Papers:

    1. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, Religion, Politics and Peace: Moral Responsibilities of The Political Authority, 2nd Religion and Science Conference of the Department of Religious Studies, KNUST-Kumasi, 19th -22nd September, 2012.
    2. Peter Addai-Mensah and John. K. Opoku, The Christian, National Development and Peace, 40th Anniversary Celebrations and Conference of West Africa Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI), KNUST-Kumasi, 5th – 9th August, 2013.
    3. Peter Addai-Mensah and John k. Opoku, Augustine, The Religious Educator: His Relevance in Educating Christians in Contemporary Society, 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities, ICSH 2014, Gaborone, Botswana, 4th – 7th June, 2014.
    4. John K. Opoku, Peter Addai-Mensah and Eric Manu, “The Church, Justice and Peace: A Holistic View for a Prosperous Africa”, WAATI Conference 2015, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, August 3rd – 7th 2015.

     

    IV. CONFERENCES/SEMINARS AND WORKSHOP (at which papers were read)

    1. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, Religion, Politics and Peace: Moral Responsibilities of The Political Authority, 2nd Religion and Science Conference of the Department of Religious Studies, KNUST-Kumasi, 19th -22nd September, 2012.
    1. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku. “The Christian, National Development and Peace”, 40th Anniversary Celebrations and Conference of West Africa Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI), Church and Society, KNUST-Kumasi, 5th– 9th August, 2013.
    1. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, Augustine, The Religious Educator: His Relevance in Educating Christians in Contemporary Society, 1st International  Conference on Science and Humanities, ICSH 2014, Gaborone, Botswana, 4th – 7th June, 2014.
    1. John K. Opoku, Peter Addai-Mensah and Eric Manu, “The Church, Justice and Peace: A Holistic View for a Prosperous Africa”, WAATI Conference 2015, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, August 3rd – 7th 2015.
    2. (I)List of all other publications

    Publications (Books)

    1. Peter Addai-Mensah, Do Diocesan Priests Have a Spirituality? A Ghanaian View Takoradi, Ghana: St. Francis Press, pp.68, 1997.
    2. Peter Addai-Mensah, Doing Christian Religious Education in Ghana Today: A Personal Approach. Takoradi, Ghana: St. Francis Press, pp.62, 1998.
    3. Peter Addai-Mensah, The Church and its Evangelizing Ministry in the World. Takoradi, Ghana: St. Francis Press, pp.89, 2000.
    4. Peter Addai-Mensah, Growing Up In The Spiritual Life: Some Selected Essays. Takoradi, Ghana: St. Francis Press, pp. 71.
    5. Peter Addai-Mensah, Mission, Communion and Relationship: A Roman Catholic Response to the Crisis of Male Youths in Africa. Germany: Peter Lang Publishing Company, pp. 242, 2000.
    6. Peter Addai-Mensah, The Word of God: A Guide to Our Spiritual Journey Towards Eternal Life in Heaven. Vol.1. Kumasi –Ghana: University Printing Press, KNUST, 214.

    Publications (Books Co-Authored)

    1. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, Chaplain’s Desk: A Weekly Reflection 1, Accra: Great Impressions, pp.109, 2012.
    2. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, Chaplain’s Desk: A Weekly Reflection. Vol. II. Accra: Great Impressions, pp. 91, 2013.
    3. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah, Bioethics in the Theological Context: Beginning and The End of Life Issues. Vol. 1. Kumasi: Legacy Prints, pp. 249, 2013.
    4. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, The Word of God: A Lamp to our Feet. Vol. 2. Kumasi: University Printing Press, KNUST, pp. 155, 2014.
    5. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah, Bioethics in Context: Principles, Ethical Theories and Contemporary Life Issues in Health Care Practice. Vol. 2. Kumasi. Unique Concept, pp. 323, 2014.
    6. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, The Word of God: Food for our Souls. Vol. 3. Kumasi: University Press, KNUST, pp. 109, 2015.

     

    Articles

    1. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, Religion, Politics and Peace:     Moral Responsibilities of  The Political Authority, 2nd Religion and Science     Conference of the Department of Religious Studies, KNUST-Kumasi, 19th -22nd     September, 2012.
    2. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku. “The Christian, National Development and Peace”, 40thAnniversary Celebrations and Conference of West Africa Association of    Theological Institutions (WAATI Papers), Church and Society,  KNUST-Kumasi, 5th –    9th August, 2013, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 147 - 157.
    3. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, Augustine, The Religious Educator: His Relevance in Educating Christians in Contemporary Society, 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities, ICSH 2014, Gaborone, Botswana, 4th – 7th June, 2014.
    4. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku. “Christ and the Religions: A Critique of the Pluralist and the Exclusive Paradigms”. All Nations University Journal, (ANUJAT), Koforidua: November, 2014.
    5. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku, “Some Theorists and Movements that have shaped our Conception of the Nature of Religious Education”. All Nations University Journal, (ANUJAT), Koforidua: November, 2014.
    6. Peter Addai-Mensah and John K. Opoku. “The Trinity and God’s Liberating Presence in the World”. Journal of Science and Technology, (JUST), KNUST, Kumasi: 2014.
    7. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah. “An Assessment of Perceptions and Knowledge of Health Care Ethical Principles among Health Care Practitioners in the Kumasi Metropolis”, European – American Journals, 23rd June, 2014.
    8. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah. “ A Comparative Analysis of in-vitro Fertilization from the Christian and Islamic point of view”, Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 7, September, 2014, pp. 47-60.
    9. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah. “The Relationship between Christian Spirituality and Health: An Exploration of the View of Christian Students in Ghana”,  Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 8, October 2014, pp. 92- 107.
    10. John K. Opoku, Peter Addai-Mensah and Eric Manu. “Realization of the Nature and Role of Christian Education in Modern Pedagogy”, British Journal of Education, October 2014, Vol. 2, No. 5, pp. 26-35.
    11. John K. Opoku and Peter Addai-Mensah, “The Impact of Christian Spirituality on the Health of University Students in Ghana” European Scientific Journal ISSN: 1857-7881(print) e-ISSN 1857-7431.
    12. Anthony Kofi Anomah and Peter Addai-Mensah, “An African Christian Perspective on the Veneration of the Saints or the Ancestors” Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion. ISSN: 2422 – 8443, Vol. 45, 2019, pp. 11-16.
    13. Anthony Kofi Anomah and Peter Addai-Mensah, “The Role of the Laity in the Roman Catholic Church and in the World Today” E – Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS). ISSN: 2458 – 7338, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 2020, pp 1 – 15.
    14. Anthony Kofi Anomah and Peter Addai-Mensah, “The Role of Chief-King Among the Akan: A Theological Reflection” E - Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science (EHASS). ISSN: 2720-7722, Vol. 1 Issue 4, August, 2020, pp. 110-117

     

    •  Peter Addai-Mensah. “A Discussion on the Religious Response to the Problem of Evil in Ghana Today” E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS). ISSN: 2458 – 7338, Vol. 6, Issues 5, August 2020, pp 253 – 256.
    • Peter Addai-Mensah. “A Theological Reflection on the Concept of Sin in Christianity” E –Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (EHASS). ISSN: 2720 – 7749, Vol. 1, Issues 4, August 2020, pp 106 – 109.
    • Peter Addai-Mensah. “Investigating the Trinity and God’s Liberating Presence in the World: Its Relevance for Contemporary Christians” Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion. ISSN: 2520 – 0445 (Online), Vol. 3, Issues 1, No. 4, 2020, pp 28 - 36.
    • Peter Addai-Mensah. “A Discussion on Augustine’s Notion of Predestination and Its later Interpretation in Salvation History” Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion. ISSN: 2520 – 0445 (online), Vol. 3, Issues 1, No. 3, 2020, pp 21 –27.
    • Peter Addai-Mensah. “The Role of Akan Values on Moral Upbringing of Children in Contemporary Society” Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology (MOTBIT)”. ISSN 2676-2838, Vol. 2 Issue 4, October 2020, pp.96-10.
    • Peter Addai-Mensah. “An Appraisal of the Unity of the Churches and its Relevance in Contemporary Society for National Development”, Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion. ISSN 2520-0445 (online), Vol. 3, Issue 2, No. 1, 2020, pp.1-10  
    • Peter Addai-Mensah, “Examining the Quest for the Historical Jesus and its Relevance Today”, E – Journal of Religion and Theological Studies, Vol. 6, Issue 7. ISSN 2458-7338, October, 2020, 341-346.

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