Dr. Patrick Maina Kamau

Dr. Patrick Maina Kamau

mpatrick@mut.ac.ke

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Biography

Dr. Patrick Maina is Full time Lecturer of Religious Studies in Murang’a University of Technology (MUT). Before joining MUT, he worked as a Curriculum Support Officer (CSO) with the Teacher Service Commission where he spearheaded the implementation of CBC and CBE among other administrative duties. Dr. Maina holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) In Religious Studies from Kenyatta University, A Masters Degree in Religious Studies and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) majoring in CRE and History.

Dr. Maina’s research interests centers on the relationship between religion and culture focusing mainly on African Religion and culture and Christianity. He has published in many journals and participated in seminars and conferences particularly on Agikuyu Christianity and the resurgence of African culture among Christians. Dr. Maina has also lectured in many other Universities such as Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) Karatina University (KarU), Mt. Kenya University and Gretsa University.

Education

  • PhD, Religious Studies; Kenyatta University. 2024
  • M.A. Religious Studies; Mt. Kenya University. 2015
  • B.Ed Arts Mt. Kenya University. 2012

Publications

  1. Kamau, P. (2025) Allure of Pentecostalism in Mainstream Churches in the Wake of the Commoditization of the Gospel. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews Journal homepage: Vol (6), Issue (6), June (2025) Page – 2201-2204 www.ijrpr.com ISSN 2582-7421
  2. Kamau P. (2025) The Marriage Debate Among African Christians in The 21st Century: Tradition, Faith, And Emerging Realities: International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. (IJRISS), vol. 9(4), pages 253-259, April 2025. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.90400020
  3. Kamau, P. Katola, M.  and Waweru, H (2024) Cultural Revival Among Kikuyu Christians: Impact and Implication in the 21st Century. Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SJAHSS) in Vol-03 -05, May-2024.
  4. Kamau, P. Katola, M.  and Waweru, H (2024) Circumcision Contestation Among African Christians in the Advent of a Rejuvenation of African Cultural Practices.  International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics. Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2024       
  5. Kamau, P and Nderitu, S. (2014) A Negotiation Process Between Postmodern Worship Practices and Traditional Worship Practices in Selected Anglican Churches in Muranga County, Kenya.International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Volume 3 Issue