Canon Ekirunga is a UCU academic and cleric serving in the Province of the Church of Uganda. She is currently a lecturer at the Uganda Christian University Bishop Tucker School of Divinity and Theology.
Education
PhD Student (September 2020-to date [2023])—Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life in Partnership with the University of Pretoria.
Master of Arts in Religion (Biblical Studies)—Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge, USA (2012-2014).
Bachelor of Divinity—Uganda Christian University, Bp. Barham University College Kabale (2007-2010).
Uganda Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting Option) of Makerere University Business School —Uganda College of Commerce, Kabale (2003-2005).
Publications/ Research Work/ Articles
Ekirunga, Rose. “Does the Lifestyle of Ruwenzori Diocesan Christians Match the 50 years of her Existence?” Ruwenzori Diocese Golden Jubilee Magazine (August 2011).
Ekirunga, Rose. “How shall we Escape if we Ignore such a Great Salvation?” East African Revival Convention Magazine (2018).
An Examination of the Influence of Social Media on Youth Morals: A Case Study of Nebbi Town Parish, Padyere Archdeaconry, Nebbi Diocese—Province of the Church of Uganda (2010-2020).
An Assessment of the Role of the Mothers’ Union in Modeling Christian Families: A Case Study of Mpwapwa Deanery, Diocese of Mpwapwa, Anglican Church of Tanzania (2010-2020).
A Study of the Effects of Domestic Violence on the Married Women: With specific reference to All Saints’ Church of Uganda Kabwohe, Kabwohe Archdeaconry, West Ankole Diocese—Province of the Church of Uganda (2010-2020).
An Investigation of Church Youth Dropouts in the Anglican Church: With specific reference to Kasenyi Archdeaocnry, Mityana Diocese of the (Anglican) Church of Uganda (April 2022).
The Challenges faced by Lay Readers: A Case Study of Burunga Archdeaconry, Diocese of North Ankole of the Province of the (Anglican) Church of Uganda (2019-2022).
An Exploration of the Causes of ineffective Youth Ministry in the (Anglican) Church of Uganda: With specific reference to the Diocese of Kigezi, All Saints’ Archdeaconry (July 2022).
Book Reviews (Part of the Master of Arts in Religion Studies)
Craig G. Bartholomew & Michael W. Goheen. The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2004, 252. ISBN 978-0-8010-2746-8.
Bediako, Kwame. Jesus and the Gospel in Africa: History and Experience. MaryKnoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2004, 124. ISBN 1-57075-542-6.
Presentations & Sermons (Not exhaustive list)
Your Labour in the Lord is not in Vain Presentation: to Mubende-Kiboga-Mityana-Kabarole Cluster Compassion International Staff and Overseers during their Annual Retreat. Bible Exposition for three days: Jinja, Uganda. 11th-15th June 2012.
“…all things are possible with God” Sermon: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, North Grafton, MA (USA). Sunday 19th August 2012.
Costs and Benefits of following the Almighty God Sermon: Light House Lutheran Church Conway, PA (USA). Sunday 17th March 2013.
Stick to Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd Sermon: Church of the Savior Ambridge, PA (USA). April 21st 2013.
The Joy of God’s Salvation Sermon: Church of the Savior Ambridge, PA (USA). September 15th 2013
Jesus Christ’s Authority over Sin Sermon: Light House Lutheran Church Conway, PA (USA). Sunday October 6th 2013.
Pray always-do not lose Heart Sermon: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Steubenville, Ohio (USA). Sunday October 20th 2013.
Carrying One’s Cross for God’s Glory Sermon: Church of the Savior Ambridge, PA (USA). February 22nd 2014.
Which Gift of the Holy Spirit? Discovering it and Developing it Sermon: Uganda Christian University Main Campus Community Worship. Thursday June 23rd 2022.
Maximising our Gifts to the Glory of God Sermon: Uganda Christian University Kampala Campus. Sunday July 13th 2022.
Set Free by the Holy Spirit Sermon: Uganda Christian University Kampala Campus Community Worship. Thursday October 20th 2022.
Exemplary Life as ouChristian Duty sermon: St Rachel’s Bulange—Namirembe Diocese of the (Anglican) Church of Uganda. Sunday November 13th 2022.
A Lost World is Calling out for Help. Will you not answer the Call? Sermon: Uganda Christian University Main Campus Community Worship. Tuesday January 31st 2021.
Healing and Deliverance Sermon: Thornycroft Chapel Kyaggwe—Uganda Christian University Main Campus. Sunday June 11th 2023.
