Prof. Igbakua Iorjaah
PhD, FIPAM, FNABIS
Professor of New Testament
Prof. Igbakua Iorjaah, PhD, is a distinguished scholar in the field of New Testament Studies. Currently serving as Professor of New Testament in the Department of Religion and Cultural Studies at Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAU), Makurdi, he has dedicated his career to advancing biblical education and high-rigor New Testament scholarship in Nigeria. He has served as Coordinator of Research and Seminars, external examiner to numerous Nigerian universities, course writer for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), and editorial board member for international academic periodicals.
His research centers on New Testament Traditions, Christian Origins, and Visionary Prophecy (Apocalyptic Literature), examining early Christian social renewal movements in the Roman Mediterranean world and their profound lessons for societal peace and statehood in contemporary Nigeria.
Ministry & Academic Trajectory in Pictures
Historical milestones spanning seminary training, doctoral conferment, and ecclesiastical ministry.
Official Clerical Studio Portrait
Official Clerical Studio Portrait
Doctoral Convocation & Degree Conferment
Doctoral Convocation & Degree Conferment
Pulpit Ministry & Keynote Theological Address
Pulpit Ministry & Keynote Theological Address
Early Ministerial & Seminary Years
Early Ministerial & Seminary Years
Departmental & Pastoral Leadership Portrait
Departmental & Pastoral Leadership Portrait
Academic Regalia & Convocation Milestone
Academic Regalia & Convocation Milestone
Academic Qualifications & Educational Trajectory
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Religious Studies (New Testament)
Benue State University, Makurdi
Research in Messianic Kingdom Theology, Kingship traditions, and Early Christian Social Movements under Dr. James S. Moti & Prof. Godwin Toryough.
Conferment of Ph.D. in Biblical Studies (New Testament).
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Religious Studies (New Testament)
University of Calabar, Calabar
Advanced research in Visionary Prophecy and apocalyptic traditions with Professor E. M. Uka.
Master of Theology (M.Th) in New Testament
Theological College of Northern Nigeria (TCNN), Bukuru, Jos
New Testament traditions and Greek linguistic exegesis of Mark's Gospel under Rev. Dr. Irmiya Tapwetti Tadduggoronno.
Reformed Theological Seminary (B.Th / Post Secondary)
Reformed Theological Seminary, Mkar
Biblical languages, exegesis, and qualifying long essay on the Book of Revelation mentored by Prof. John M. Zinkand.
Formative theological studies and ministerial preparation at Mkar.
Secondary Education
Government Technical College, Ankpa, Kogi State
Foundational secondary education and technical sciences.
Primary Education
NKST Primary School, Shanna
Early primary foundational education in Benue State.
Academic, Editorial & Ecclesiastical Appointments
Professor of New Testament
Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAUM), Makurdi
Rose from Assistant Lecturer (2006) to Professorial Chair (2021). Supervised 11 graduated Masters' candidates and 5 Ph.D. candidates (with ongoing postgraduate scholars).
Academic Leadership & Departmental Administration
Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, MOAU
Coordinator, Diploma Programme (2012–2018); Coordinator, Research and Seminars (2015–2019); Chairman, Departmental Welfare Committee (2007–2012).
Scholarly Periodical Editorial Leadership
IJBCS, LOSI, AJBS & IJBLT
Consulting Editor for International Journal of Biblical and Cognate Studies (IJBCS); Editor for African Journal of Local Societies Initiative (LOSI); Editor for African Journal of Biblical Studies (AJBS); Editor for IJBLT.
Fellowships & Learned Professional Societies
NABIS & FIPAM
Fellow, Institute of Political Administration and Management (FIPAM, 2018); Chairman, Northern Zone, Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies (NABIS, 2019-date); Member, NABIS College of Fellows (2026); Member, NASR (2002-date).
Ordained Pastoral Ministry & Church Governance
Universal Reformed Christian Church (NKST)
Ordained October 9, 1989. Pastor, NKST Akile Makurdi (1994–2001); Chairman, NKST Classis Apir (2000–2003); Chairman, Governing Board, NKST College of Nursing Sciences, Mkar (2025–date).