Rev. Fr. (Prof.) John Kwaku Opoku

Associate Professor


Dept: Religious Studies
Dept. of Religious Studies
COHSS
KNUST

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Research Areas/Interests

Religion, Spiriutality, Health, Ethics...~more


Publications

    Books:

    1. Opoku, J. K., and Manu Eric., (2017) Ethics: An Introduction to Ethical Systems and Approaches (Revised Edition). Saarbrucken: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-330-07629-7
    2. Opoku, J. K., and Manu Eric., (2017) Ethics: An Introduction to Ethical Systems and Approaches. Kumasi: Graduate Standard Publishing. ISBN: 978-0760-6-4753-6.
    3. Opoku, J. K., and Manu Eric., (2017) Religion and Health: An African Traditional Perspective. Kumasi: Graduate Standard Publishing. ISBN 424-21-302-7301- 4.
    4. Opoku, J. K., and Manu Eric., (2017) Understanding Bioethics. Kumasi: Graduate Standard Secretarial Services. ISBN: 4675508534352.
    5. Opoku, J. K., (2016) Spirituality and Healing: Impacts on the Akan of Ghana. Maastricht: Shaker Publishing. ISBN: 978-90-423-0441-3
    6. Opoku, J. K., (2015) Understand Philosophy of Religion. Kumasi: Richmar Business Centre, pp. 239. ISBN: 25826000319856
    7. Opoku, J. K. and Addai - Mensah, P., (2014) Bioethics in Context: Principles, Ethical Theories and Contemporary Life Issues in Health Care Practice. Vol. 2. Kumasi: Unique Concept, pp.323. ISBN: 6314470211431
    8. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2015) The Word of God: Food for our Souls, 3.  Kumasi: University Press, pp. 109.
    9. Opoku, J. K. and Addai- Mensah, P., (2014) The Word of God: Food for our Souls, 2.  Kumasi: University Press, pp. 155.
    10. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2013) Bioethics in the Theological Context: Beginning and End of Life Issues. Kumasi: Legacy Prints. ISBN:43569548137442

     

    Book Chapter:

    1. Opoku, J. K., Addai-Mensah, P and Manu, E., (2017) “The Church, Justice and Peace: A Holistic View for a Prosperous Africa”. In: Ayankeye, S. O, Ekebuisi, C.C, Anagwo E.C and Ishola-Esan, H.(Eds), Politics and the Church in Africa, Vol. 1(9): 63-84.(Accra: Sonlife Press). ISBN 978-9988-8681-6-1
    2. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2014) “The Christian, National Development and Peace: A Ghanaian Perspective”. In: Appiah-Kubi, F., Addai-Mensah, P., and Samwini, N. I. (Eds.), Church and Society, Vol. 1 (8): 147-157. (Kumasi: University Press). ISBN 9988-8026-1-7

     

    Conference/Seminars and Workshops with dates:

    • November 2018: (Upcoming) 13th World Conference on Bioethics, Medical Ethics and Health Law November 27-29, 2018. Jerusalem.
    • March 2017: 12th World Conference on Bioethics, Medical Ethics and Health Law organized by UNESCO Chair in Bioethics (Haifa) from March 20-23, 2017 on “Practitioner-Patient Relationship: An Evaluation of Perceptions in Ghana”.
    • February 2015: Facilitator-National Catholic Health Service Seminar on “The Chaplain   as a Custodian of Catholic Medical Ethics” held at the Diocesan Pastoral and Training Centre, Koforidua.
    • March 2015:    2nd CeCASt International Conference on “The Relevance of Culture in Science and Technology Institutions”, KNUST –Kumasi.
    • November 2015: AU Workshop on Ethics and Bioethics, Addis Ababa
    • June, 2014: 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities (ICSH), Gaborone, Botswana.
    • August 2013:  West African Association of Theological Institutions Conference (WAATI) on “Church and Society,” Kumasi-KNUST.
    • September 2012: Religion, Peace and National Politics Conference, Department of Religious Studies, KNUST, Kumasi.

     

    Recently Published Papers with dates:

    1. Opoku, J. K. (2016) “Ethics and Bioethics in African University Education: Toward a Genuine Need.” E-Journal of Religion and Theological Studies, Vol. 2(1): 145-162. ISBN 2458-7338
    2. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P. (2016) “Negligence and Medical Practice: Perceptions and Impact on Health and Care Delivery in the Kumasi Metropolis”. In: All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought (ANUJAT), Vol. 5, No.1: 273-293. ISSN 2026-691X
    3. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P. (2015) “The Future of Palliative Care in Medical Treatment in Ghana”. In: All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought (ANUJAT), Vol.4, No. 1: 239-255. ISSN 2026-691X
    4. Opoku, J. K., (2015) ‘African Traditional Ethics: An Appraisal of Its Impact on Human Development in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana.’ All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought, Vol. 4 No.2: 2015, pp.286-304. ISSN 2026-691X
    5. Opoku, J. K., Addai-Mensah, P. and Wiafe, F. (2015) ‘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: 2015, pp.22-36. ISSN: 2056-5771
    6. Opoku, J. K. and Manu, E., “The Status of the Human Embryo: An Analysis from the Christian and Islamic Viewpoints”. European Journal of Biology and Medical Science Research, European Journal of Biology and Medical Science Research, Vol.3, No.5: 2015, 19-29. ISSN 2053-406X
    7. Opoku, J. K., Manu E. and Wiafe, F., “Religion, Education and National Development in Ghana: A Historical Perspective”. Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 12: 2015, 6-18. ISSN: 2052-6350
    8. Opoku, J. K. “Ethics and Bioethics in African University Education: Towards a Genuine Need”. ERATS Vol. 2 No.1 (2016): 153-172.
    9. Opoku, J. K. Addai-Mensah, P. “Practitioner-Patient Relationship: An Evaluation of Perceptions in Ghana”. ANUJAT
    10. Opoku, J. K., “Negligence and Medical Practice: Perceptions and Impact on Health and Care Delivery in the Kumasi Metropolis”. ANUJAT
    11. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2014) “Christ and the Religions: A Critique of the Pluralist and the Exclusive Paradigms”. All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought (ANUJAT), Vol.3 no.3. pp.180-193. ISSN 2026-691X (print), ISSN: 2016-691X (online)
    12. Opoku, J. K., Addai-Mensah, P. and Manu, E., (2014f) “Realization of the Nature and Role of Christian Education in Modern Pedagogy”. In: British Journal of Education.2/5: 26-35. ISSN 2054-6351(print), ISSN 2054-636X (online).
    13. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2014) “A Comparative Analysis of In-Vitro Fertilization from the Christian and Islamic Point of View”. In: Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol.2, No.7: 47-60.
    14. Opoku, J. K. and Manu, E., (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.
    15. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2014) “The Relationship between Christian Spirituality and Health: An Exploration of the Views of Christian Students in Ghana”. In: Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (GJAHSS).  Vol.2, No.8: 92-107. ISSN: 2052-6350 (Print), ISSN: 2052-6369(Online).
    16. Opoku, J. K., (2014) “Health and Care Development: An Exploration of Factors that Hamper Better Palliative Care in Sub-Saharan Africa”. European Journal of Biology and Medical Science Research (EJBMSR). Vol.2, no.4: 1-16. ISSN 2053-406X (print) ISSN 2053-4078 (online).
    17. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2014) “Some Theorists and Movements that have Reshaped our Conception of the Nature of Religious Education”. All Nations University Journal (ANUJAT), Koforidua.
    18. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2014) “The Doctrine of The Trinity and God’s Liberating Presence in the World”. Journal of Science and Technology (JUST), KNUST.
    19. Opoku, J. K. and Addai-Mensah, P., (2014) “An Assessment of Perceptions and Knowledge of Health Care Ethical Principles among Health care Practitioners in the Kumasi Metropolis”. In: Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol.2, No.6: 77-92.

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