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Rev. Canon Dr. Moses Stephen Isabirye

Rev. Canon. Dr. Moses Stephen Isabirye

Head Doctrine History, Ethics Subjects

Canon Isabirye’s Ph.D. is in the area of Theology called Church History, specifically African church history. For his thesis, he examined the Phenomena of African Indigenous Pentecostal Christianity in Busoga and Buganda regions in Uganda using the Deliverance Church as a case study. His comprehensive exploration includes how those churches emerged, and the reasons and the factors their founders had. 

Biography

Canon Isabirye’s journey at UCU began in September 1991 when he joined the Bishop Tucker Theological College to study a Bachelor of Divinity course offered by Makerere University through the college; he successfully completed that undergraduate degree in 1994 and graduated with first-class honors in January 1995. While at Bishop Tucker, he pursued several other short courses in youth ministry and chaplaincy at Daystar University Nairobi, which helped him attain advanced certificates from that University.  

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Education

  • Kenyatta University 2010 – 2019 Doctor of Philosophy
  • Makerere University 1996 – 2001 Master of Arts
  • Makerere University (BTTC) 1991 – 1994 Bachelor of Divinity, Honors, First Class
  • N.T.C. Kaliro (ITEK) 1988 – 1990 Diploma in Education (Secondary)

Publications

  • 2022 The life, Ministry and death of Bishop Hannington
  • 2022 The mission of the Deliverance church in Busoga 1974 – 2021
  • 2019 African Indigenous Pentecostal Christianity in Uganda with reference to Busoga (1974 – 2012) PHD Research submitted to Kenyatta University
  • 2013 Contributor to the Provincial Rites of the Church of the Province of Uganda, Book of Common Worship
  • 2012 God’s Hand (A story of 100 years of All Saints Church / Cathedral, Kampala) contributor with the late Rev. Dr. S. Nkesiga in writing and publishing this book.
  • 2011 Participated in a study about the child wellbeing carried out in 10 districts of Uganda-by-Uganda Christian University in collaboration with World Vision Uganda
  • 2001 The Deliverance Church and International Fellowship for Christ in Busoga (1986 – 1996) MA Dissertation submitted to Makerere University
  • 1995 Youth Career Guidance in Jinja District submitted to Daystar University, Kenya

Professional & Pastoral Experience

  • Head History, Ethics and Doctrine Uganda Christian University 2022 – to date
  • Head of History and Practical Studies Uganda Christian University 2009 – 2021
  • Lecturer Uganda Christian University 2006 – to date
  • Part Time Lecturer Uganda Christian University 2003 – 2006
  • Part Time Lecturer Busoga University 2002 – 2013
  • Vicar St. Andrews Church, Jinja 2001 – 2006
  • Assistant Vicar Gayaza Parish 2001
  • Part Time Teacher and Chaplain Our Lady S. S., Gayaza 2001
  • Assistant Vicar Kazo Parish 1997 – 2000
  • Chaplain and Teacher Kazo Hill College 1997 – 2000
  • Head teacher St. Andrews S. S. Naminage 1995 – 1996
  • Assistant Vicar Naminage Parish 1995 – 1996
  • Administrator, Youth Mission Team Busoga Diocese 1990 – 1992
  • Teacher St. James S. S. Jinja 1990 – 1991
  • Sunday School Teacher St. Andrews Church, Jinja 1983 - 1987

Post-Doctoral Experience / Courses Taught

  • General church History
  • African Church History
  • Theory and Practice of Mission in Africa
  • Christian Education
  • Pastoral Care

Pastoral Counselling

  • Supervised a number of students both graduate and undergraduate in the Bishop Tucker School and school of Education.
  • Led local and international missions and retreats.
  • Attended and addressed local and international conferences.