Prof. Michael Thyaka Katola

Other Publications

Book Chapters and Modules

• Michael T. Katola and Zablon Nthamburi Sociology of Religion. Module Published by Kenyatta University.
• Michael T. Katola. Ethics and Morality in African Religion. Module approved by Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Kenyatta University, 2021.
• Michael T. Katola. Sociology of Religion. Module revised and approved by Digital School of  Virtual and Open Learning, Kenyatta University, 2021.
• Michael T. Katola and Stephen Kioko. A Biblical Approach to Negative Ethnicity in Kenya (2019).
• Alex Kamwaria and Michael T. Katola. Christianity in Somalia. In Phiri,I A. etal ( Eds) Anthology of African Christianity. Regnum 2016. Pp 699-703.
• Michael T. Katola and Zablon Nthamburi Sociology of Religion. Module Published by Kenyatta University, 2003.
• Michael T. Katola, Building a culture of Peace through Reconciliation from an African Traditional Religious Perspective. In Getui M and Musyoni W. Overcoming Violence. A Faith Based Response. Nairobi NCCK 2003 pp37-50.

Conferences, Workshops and Seminars Attended and Papers Presented

• Enhancing Growth and Development through Education and Research, Opening Remarks, School of Diplomacy, Security and Peace Studies 4^th December 2019
• The Palestinian Question and its Relevance to the struggle for Human Rights in the Contemporary World 31^st My 2019, KUCC, Kenyatta University
• 6^th Annual Conference Kabarak University Theme: Research Innovation for Societal Emporwerment.13^th-15^th July 2016. Paper presented: A Biblical Approach to Negative Ethnicity in Kenya.
• Commission of University Education External Peer Reviewers of Academic Programmes Induction Workshop. Kenya School of Law 25-28 May, 2015
• Teacher-Mentor Induction Workshop, Kenyatta University. Paper Presented – The Relationship between Mentors and University Supervisors KUCC February 29^th -30^th
• Curriculum Development for Undergraduate Courses. Workshop leader at St. Paul’s University (Requested by the University to facilitate the workshop).
• Alignment of the Kenyatta University Strategic and Vision plan to the 2010 Constitution of Kenya, 13^th September, 2011
• 11^th Hekima College Symposium on Theology and Peace Building. Paper Presented “The Role of African Cultural Values in Educating for Development, Peace Building and Good Governance”. March 14^th – 15^th and Cultures of Kenya”. August 4^th 2011
• Institute of Spirituality and Religious Formation Symposium. Paper presented – Forms of accomplishment in Traditional African Cultures. Feb. 5^th -7^th 2 Institute of Spirituality and Religious Formation Symposium. Tangaza College. Paper presented- The Reality of Divination and Healing in African Traditional Culture- A response. February 6^th.2007
• Regional Conference on Challenges of Muslims in Eastern and Horn of Africa. AVU Main Hall, Kenyatta University. August 1^st – 4^th 2006(Member of the organizing committee).
• Christian Brothers Karibu Programme. Loreto Mary ward Centre, Nairobi. Paper presented “African Traditional Religion and Spirituality”. July 24^th – 31^st 2006 
• Kenya Association of Vocation Animators National Assembly Dimese Retreat Centre. Paper presented – Witchcraft and Evil Spirits in candidates and Religious life. October 23^rd – 28^th 2005
• National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahai’s of Kenya Seminar. Paper Presented “Strategies for Interfaith Activities in Kenya”. October 16^th. 2003
• C.C.K. Interfaith Consultation on Conflict management and Peace Building. April 2003 KCB Management Centre, Karen, Paper presented – Building a culture of Peace through Reconciliation from an African Traditional Religion’s Perspective.
• Association of Theological Institutions in Eastern Africa. Sokoine University, Tanzania.
• The Association for the Study of Religions (AASR) Conference. Theme: Religions of the World in the Age of Globalization. Amani Conference Centre, Nairobi. August 27^th – 31^st 2000 (Member of the organizing committee).
• Bahai Faith Seminar. Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi. 17 June 1998.
• The Akamba. A paper presented during Kenyatta University Culture Week. June 1998
• Association of Theological Institutions in Eastern Africa. J. J. Mcarthy Centre, Nairobi. Theme:The Mission of the Church in the 21^st Century. April 19^th – 23^th 1995 (Departmental Representative)

Book Review

• Michael T. Katola. The world of the spirits: A Biblical study in African context by A. Scott Mureau, Nairobi, Kenya, Evangel Publishing House, 1990. The Christian Educator Journal of Religious Education Vol 10, No 2, 1997.