Our Staff
Our dedicated staff is like a family, fostering a warm and welcoming environment for our students. With a wealth of knowledge drawn from their diverse backgrounds and impressive educational qualifications, our team is committed to providing exceptional support and guidance. We believe in nurturing each student's potential and creating meaningful connections that enhance their learning experience.

Alfigio Tunha - OFM
Rector
Teaches Introduction to Philosophy Philosophy of Law.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies – St Bonaventure College, Lusaka, Zambia
- BA in Theology –Tangaza Kenya
- BA in Philosophy – CUEA Kenya
- MA in Philosophy – CUEA Kenya
- MA in Peace Studies and International Relations – CUEA Kenya

Lawrence Mondoka - OFMConv
Vice Rector / Dean of Studies
Teaches: Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, World Religions
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies: St Bonaventure College Lusaka- Zambia.
- BA in Philosophy: Pontifical University Antonianum, Rome-Italy.
- BA in Sacred Theology: Pontifical University Urbaniana, Rome-Italy.
- MA (License) in Moral Theology: Pontif. Theological Institute St Pius X, Catanzaro-Italy.
- Certificate in Psycho-Social Counselling: Ministry of Health, Lusaka-Zambia.
- Certificate in Italian Language: British Institute, San Benedetto del Tronto-Italy.
- Certificate in Teaching Methodology: St Eugene University, Lusaka-Zambia.
- PhD in Dogmatic Theology: Pontifical Theological of St Thomas Aquinas, Napoli-Italy.
Keba Muko OMI
Lecturer
Teaches Philosophy of the Human Person and Ethics
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies – St Bonaventure College, Lusaka, Zambia
- BA in Theology –Tangaza Kenya
- BA in Philosophy – CUEA Kenya
- MA in Philosophy – CUEA Kenya
- MA in Peace Studies and International Relations – CUEA Kenya
Godfrey Marera
Lecturer
Teaches Philosophy of Law, Philosophy of the Human Person, Medieval Philosophy and Philosophy of Education.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies: St. Bonaventure College, Lusaka, Zambia.
- BA in Philosophy: Pontifical University Antonianium, Rome – Italy.
- BA Hons in Philosophy: University of Zimbabwe.
- MA in Philosophy: University of Zimbabwe.
- Currently pursuing Masters of Education (Management and Admin): UNILUS, Zambia,
Joseph Thaikadan SDB
Lecturer
Teaches General Ethics, Special Ethics, Philosophy of Religion, Ethics of Emmanuel Levinas,
Natural Theology, English, World Religions, Philosophy of Education
Qualifications:
- BA of Arts in English & History: University of Calicut, Kerala, India
- BA of Philosophy: Universita Pontificia Salesiana, Rome
- BA in Education: University of Calcutta, India
- BA of Theology: Universtia Pontificia Salesiana, Rome
- MA of Arts in History: Madras University, Chennai, India
- Licentiate in Philosophy: Univesita Pontificia Salesiana, Rome
- MA in Christian Studies: Madras University, Chennai, India
Patrick Chiso OMI
Lecturer
Teaches Cosmology and African Philosophy
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Theology: St Joseph Theological Institute, Hilton, South Africa.
- BA Philosophy: Pontificia Universitas Gregoriana
- MA in Philosophy, Berkely, USA Doctorate Candidate.
Donald Mwepu OFMConv
Lecturer/Director of Library
Teaches World Religions, Social-cultural Anthropology
Qualifications:
- Certificate in Secondary Teaching Methodology: Technical Vocation Teachers College (TVTC)
- Certificate in Higher Education Teaching Methodology: DMI university
- Diploma in Religious and Franciscan Studies: St. Bonaventure University
- Diploma in Leadership and Management: Gregorian University
- Diploma in journalism: Tangaza University
- BA in Philosophy: St. Bonaventure University
- BA in Theology: Tangaza University (CUEA)
- MA in Dogmatic Theology: Gregorian University
Murigwa Peter
Lecturer
Teaches Traditional Logic, Analytic Logic, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Art, Philosophy of Language.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies: St. Bonaventure College, Lusaka, Zambia.
- BA Hons in Philosophy: University of Zimbabwe.
- MA in Philosophy: University of Zimbabwe.
Fr. Manuel Carlos Nhaquila OFM
Lecturer
Teaches: Medieval Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion
Academic Committee
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies: St. Bonaventure College
- BA in Philosophy: Pontifical University Antonianum, Rome.
- BA in Theology: Pontifical University Urbaniana, Rome.
- MA in Philosophy St. Augustine College of South Africa
Mulenga Chileshe
Lecturer
The Ethics of Levinas, Contemporary Philosophy and Medieval Philosophy.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in French language, St. Joseph Philosophical Institute, Yaounde, Cameroon. Inter.
- Diploma in Accounting and Finance in Business & Management: Cambridge International College, Heron House, St. Peter, Jersey JF3 7BY, Britain. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA, GLoscow G3 8BW, UK.
- Bachelor’s degree in Systematic philosophy: Catholic University of Central Africa, Yaounde, Cameroon.
- Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy Pontifical: Salesian University, Italy, Rome.
- Master’s degree in political philosophy and ethics: Catholic University of Central Africa, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Fr. Valentine Ajamoh Eboh OFM
Lecturer
Teaches: Franciscan Studies
Qualifications:
- BA in Philosophy:St John Vianney Seminary, Pretoria, South Africa
- BA in Theology: Urbaniana, St. John Vianney Seminary, Pretoria, South Africa
- MA in Formation: University of St. Anthony, Rome.
- License Degree in Spiritual Theology: Pontifical University Antonianum, Rome
- PhD in Spiritual Theology, Pontifical University Antonianum, Rome.
Cornelius Mulenga
Lecturer
Teaches Italian, History of Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Modern Italian Language.
- BA In Philosophy: Anselmianum University, Rome.
- MA in Philosophy: Anselmianum University, Rome
Prof. Dr. Giorgio Rizzo
Visiting Lecturer
Teaches Phenomenology, Contemporary Philosophy, Philosophy of Language, ...
philosophical Anthropology, and Political Philosophy
Qualifications:
- PhD in Philosophy: Ludwig Maximilians Universität of Munich
- Germany 71 Professor in Hermeneutics and Applied Phenomenology.
Pauline Tembo
Lecturer
Teaches English
Qualifications:
- Certificate in Diplomatic Practice Protocol and Public Relations: Zambia Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, Lusaka.
- Bachelor of Arts with Education (English major): University of Zambia, Lusaka.
- Master of Arts in Linguistic Science: University of Zambia, Lusaka.
Willard Chishimba
Lecturer
Teaches: Cosmology and African Philosophy
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Theology, St Joseph Theological Institute, Hilton, South Africa.
- BA Philosophy, Pontificia Universitas Gregoriana
- MA in Philosophy, Berkely, USA
- Doctorate Candidate.
Fr. Rudolph Pikiti
Lecturer
Teaches: Latin
St. Dominic Major Seminary community.
Qualifications:
- Licentiate in Sacred Liturgy, Pontical University of Sant’ Anselmo in Rome, Italy.
- BA in Theology, Urbaniana University, Rome, Italy.
- Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies, St. Augustine Major Seminary, Kabwe – Zambia
Sr. Audrey Mwale LMSI
Lecturer
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Fr. Archangel Taimu
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Our
Partnerships
Our university thrives on collaborative partnerships, fostering innovation and excellence through shared research, resources, and a commitment to advancing knowledge and community impact

University of Salento, Italy
Centre for Hermeneutics and Applied Phenomenology (CHAP)

University of Zambia (UNZA)
Department of Philosophy and Applied Ethics
