Dr. Oluwasegun Peter ALUKO

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Dr. Oluwasegun Peter ALUKO

Lecturer I

Email: opaluko@oauife.edu.ng / segmoroc@gmail.com

Office Address: Room 108C, Humanities Block 2, Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

ORCID Number: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1248-1633

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=rSICqQkAAAAJ

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Oluwasegun-Aluko-2

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwasegun-aluko-phd-0513a291/

Qualifications:

B.A. Religious Studies (OAU), 2011; M.A. Religious Studies (OAU), 2015; PhD Religious Studies (OAU), 2019; and Cybersecurity (VICBHE), 2025

Academic Rank:

Lecturer 1

Short Bio/Profile:

Dr Oluwasegun Peter Aluko is a Lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies with a PhD from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. His research explores African Christianity, Pentecostal and Aladura movements, religion and society, and the intersection of AI and religion. He has published widely in international journals and edited volumes and has presented papers at several academic conferences. His work focuses on religion’s role in contemporary African social, cultural, and ethical debates.

Area of Specialisation:

Church History and African Christianity

Research Interest:

African & Nigerian Christianity, Church Unification/Ecumenism, Church Symbolism, Religious Tolerance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Religion, and Religion and National Security

Research and Conference Grant:

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Institution-Based Research Grant, 2025

M.A. Thesis Title:

Prophecy and Prophetism in Selected Pentecostal Churches in Ile-Ife

PhD Thesis Title:

Historical Appraisal of Unification Efforts in the Cherubim and Seraphim in Southwestern Nigeria (1980-2017)

Publications:

Aluko, O. P. (2019). Sacred spaces and sacred time on an African university campus. In: BioDun J. Ogundayo and Julius O. Adekunle (Eds.), African sacred spaces: Culture, history, and change (pp. 237-252). Lanham, MD: Lexington Books. The United States of America.

Oladosu, O. A., & Aluko, O. P. (2019). Seeking security in religion: A means for survival in Nigeria. In: Gbemisola Adeoti, Femi Abiodun, Ibrahim Olaosun and Olusegun Oladosu (Eds.), Humanities, security and social media (pp. 98-121). Ile-Ife: Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Nigeria.

Aluko, O. P., & Oladosu, O. A. (2020). The phenomenon of Yoruba language in the peaceful coexistence of different religious adherents in southwestern Nigeria. In: Y. O. Imam, D. Oguntola-Laguda, M. M. M. Jimba, A. K. Makinde & M. A. Folorunsho (Eds.), Religion, peace building and national integration. A Festschrift in honour of Professor Muibi O. Opeloye (pp. 261-270). Ile-Ife: Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University. Nigeria.

Aluko, O. P. (2022). The Christian church and conspiracy theories during COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. In Benson Ohihon Igboin & Babatunde Aderemi Adedibu (Eds.), Nigerian Pentecostalism and COVID-19: Dynamics, worship, and creativities (pp. 1-22). Glienicke: Galda Verlag. Germany.

Aluko, O. P., & Oladosu, O. A. (2025). Beyond syncretism: The enduring appeal of Aladura Christianity in Nigeria. In Carter, J. (ed.), Light in a once-dark world: Contemporary issues in Nigerian Christianity, vol. 7. (pp. 11-36). Hayesville, NC: The American Journal of Biblical Theology. The United States of America.

Adeleye, C. A., & Aluko, O. P. (2025). Servant leadership and humility: The foundational pillars of The Apostolic Church Nigeria. In Carter, J. (ed.), Light in a once-dark world: Contemporary issues in Nigerian Christianity, vol. 7. (pp. 370-394). Hayesville, NC: The American Journal of Biblical Theology. The United States of America.

Aluko, O. P. (2025). Tech meets tradition: A Nigerian perspective on aligning AI development with African religious values. From promise to progress: Making AI work for Africa. In M. M. Thiga (ed.), From promise to progress: Making AI work for Africa (pp. 47-62). Los Angeles, CA: Savanah Digital Research Institute. United States of America.

Aluko, O. P. (2025). Pandemic and the response of the Christian church in Nigeria: A historical survey. In: A. K. Makinde, J. K. Ayantayo, P. O. Amanze & O. A. Oladosu (Eds.), Healing and longevity in religious traditions. A Festschrift in honour of Professor Elisha O. Babalola (pp. 133-148). Ile-Ife: Obafemi Awolowo University. Nigeria

Owoeye, S. A., & Aluko, O. P. (2014). The deeper life campus fellowship/church and the culture of pictures as a representation of ideas and aesthetics in an environment of moral and socio-political lethargy. European Scientific Journal, 10(32): 251-265. Spain.

Aluko, O. P. (2015). Family values amidst Indigenous Religion, Islam, and Christianity in south-western Nigeria. Journal of University Scholars in Religions (JUSREL), 5: 752-772. Nigeria.

Aluko, O. P., Osuntuyi, P. M., & Olawuni, I. O. (2015). Religion and democratic sustainability: The impact of 21st century adherents of Orisa youth movement and the Cherubim and Seraphim church unification (campus fellowship). Religions: Journal of the National Association for the Study of Religions, 25(2): 28-33. Nigeria.

Aluko, O. P. (2017). Tolerance in a multi-religious society for national security: The Nigerian experience. Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, 13, 291-308. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/og.v13i1.15 Nigeria.

Aluko, O. P. (2020). COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria: The response of the Christian Church. African Journal of Biology and Medical Research (AJBMR), 3(2): 111-125. https://abjournals.org/african-journal-of-biology-and-medical-research-ajbmr/papers/volume-3/issue-2/covid-19-pandemic-in-nigeria-the-response-of-the-christian-church/ United States of America.

Aluko, O. P., & Ireyomi, A. O. (2020). Colour symbolism in a Nigerian church: A case study of Prophet/Evangelist Abiodun Oladele of the Overcomers’ Evangelical Ministry International, Ile-Ife. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), IV(XI): 198-202. http://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2020.41102 India.

Aluko, O. P. (2021). The cherubim and seraphim unification church of Nigeria: Its history, beliefs and organisation. Asian Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies, 4(1): 1-10. United Kingdom.

Osuntuyi, P. M., Ireyomi, A. O., & Aluko, O. P. (2021). Youths and cyber insecurity in Nigeria: The role of religion in mitigating against the yahoo yahoo phenomenon. Rwanda Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities & Business, 2(1): 50-80. University of Rwanda, Rwanda.

Aluko, O. P., & Olawuni, I. O.  (2021). A socio-historical perspective on Ponzi schemes and development in Nigeria: The role of the Christian church. World Journal of Social Science, 8(2), 41-55. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/wjss.v8n2p41 United States of America.

Nwankwo, J. N., Aluko, O. P., & Josiah, U. G. (2021). The contribution of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) towards social transformation in Nigeria. Ijinle: A Multidisciplinary Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Adeleke University Ede, 4(1), 48-61. Nigeria.

Akinloye, O., Aluko, O. P., & Owoeye, S. A.  (2022). Livingspring Christian music festival: Its history, beliefs, and impact in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Pharos Journal of Theology, 103, 1-15. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46222/pharosjot.10326 Johannesburg, South Africa.

Aluko, O. P. (2022). Socio-historical analysis of the cherubim and seraphim church unification, Obafemi Awolowo University campus fellowship, Nigeria. Al-Adabiya: Jurnal Kebudayaan Dan Keagamaan/Journal of Culture and Religion, 17(1), 1-19. https://ejournal.insuriponorogo.ac.id/index.php/adabiya/article/view/1490 Institut Agama Islam Sunan Giri, Ponorogo, Indonesia.

Oladosu, O. A., & Aluko, O. P., Sa’adu, T. (2022). Feminism and deity personification in Yoruba proverbs. Journal of Gender and Power, 17(1), 85-95. Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland.

Aluko, O. P. (2022). Challenges and outcomes of the unification efforts in the Cherubim and Seraphim unification church of Nigeria (C&SUCN). Asian Journal of Sociological Research, 7(4), 6-14. West Bengal, India.

Aluko, O. P., Oyebanjo, P. A., & Ayegboyin, A. C. (2023). Looting of COVID-19 palliatives in government’s warehouses: The viewpoints of Christianity and pragmatism in Nigeria. Humanus Discourse, 3(1), 37-68. Redeemer’s University, Nigeria.

Aluko, O. P. (2023). The socio-religious implications of deception during COVID-19 insurgence: The Nigerian experience. International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, 2(2), 63-74. Institute for Excellence in Education and Research (IEER), Pakistan.

Aluko, O. P., & Peter, D. O. (2023). Evil conception and symbolisation in an African Pentecostal church: The case of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. African Journal of Religion, Philosophy and Culture (AJRPC), 4(2), 65-86. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-7644/2023/v4n2a4 United Kingdom.

Aluko, O. P. (2024). Faith under fire: A look at the multifaceted persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Archives of Humanities & Social Sciences Research, 1(3), 1-10. New Orleans, LA, United States of America.

Aluko, O. P., & Ajiboro, A. (2024). The religio-philosophical analysis of political parties’ campaign slogans in Osun state, Nigeria (2018 and 2022). Universal Library of Multidisciplinary, 1(2), 12-20. https://doi.org/10.70315/uloap.ulmdi.2024.0102002 Ontario, Canada.

Adeleye, C. A., & Aluko, O. P. (2024). The print media and the propagation of Christianity in Africa: A historical view. African Journal of Culture, History, Religion and Traditions (AJCHRT), 7(3), 22-36. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52589/AJCHRTWCUREB4O Nigeria

Adeleye, C. A., Aluko, O. P., Owoeye, S. A., & Olowoyeye, E. O. (2024). Evaluating theological education in The Apostolic Church Nigeria: Contributions, challenges, and future directions. African Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (AJRTS), 2(1): 102-125. https://doi.org/10.62154/ajrts.2024.02.010408 Nigeria.

Oladosu, O. A., Aluko, O. P., & Idowu, S. A. (2024). Cultural revitalisation and resistance: The religious politics of Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Bishop Matthew Kukah. Al-Adabiya: Jurnal Kebudayaan Dan Keagamaan/Journal of Culture and Religion, 19(2): 107-124. https://doi.org/10.37680/adabiya.v19i2.5828. Institut Agama Islam Sunan Giri, Ponorogo, Indonesia.

Adeleye, C. A., Aluko, O. P., & Olowoyeye, E. O. (2024). John Obi Oluwabamiji Ogundipe, 1920-2002 and the promotion of Pentecostal Christianity in contemporary Nigeria: A historical-theological reflection. African Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (AJRTS), 2(1): 141-156. https://doi.org/10.62154/ajrts.2024.02.010419 Nigeria

Adeleye, C. A., Aluko, O. P., Peter, O. D., & Olowoyeye, E. O. (2024). Conflict resolution in Christian homes and the growth of Christianity in contemporary Nigeria. INSIGHT: Journal of Religious Studies, 17: 1-20. Babcock University, Nigeria.

Aluko, O. P. (2024). Schism and Christianity in Nigeria: A Siamese twins? African Journal of Religion, Philosophy and Culture (AJRPC). 5(2): 191-209. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-7644/2024/v5n2a11 United Kingdom

Aluko, O. P., & Adeleye, C. A. (2024). The impact of religious extremism on Nigeria’s economic development. Journal of Nation-building and Policy Studies (JoNPS), 8(3): 93-106. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31920/2516-3132/2024/v8n3a5 United Kingdom

Aluko, O. P., Adeleye, C. A., & Olakanmi, O. J. (2025). The church and national development in Nigeria: A historical survey. Besari: Journal of Social and Cultural Studies, 2(2): 99-118. https://doi.org/10.71155/besari.v2i2.128 Indonesia

Adeleye, C. A., & Aluko, O. P. (2025). The foundations of the early Church and their parallels in the growth of Pentecostal Christianity in Nigeria. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 51(1): 1-20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.25159/2412-4265/18162 South Africa

Adeleye, C. A., Aluko, O. P., & Olowoyeye, E. O. (2025). From Bible class to Bible church: A historical-theological analysis of Pentecostal Christianity’s growth in contemporary Nigeria. Review of Arts and Humanities. 12, 37-48. https://doi.org/10.15640/rah.v12a4 United States of America.

Aluko, O. P., Adeleye, C. A., Ayodele, O. A., & Oyetola, E. O. (2025). Human rights and poverty alleviation in contemporary Nigeria: Bridging the gaps between the poor and the rich. Journal of Social Welfare and Human Rights. 10, 33-46. https://doi.org/10.15640/jswhr.v10a2 United States of America.

Adeleye, C. A., & Aluko, O. P. (2025). The root and development of Christian mission: A historical and theological reflection on its global and Nigerian contexts. Theological Journal Kerugma, 8(2), 181–194. https://doi.org/10.33856/kerugma.v8i2.458 Evangelical Theological Seminary of Indonesia

Adeleye, C. A., & Aluko, O. P. (2025). Collaborative leadership in Christian mission: The Apostolic Church Nigeria and the fulfilment of Matthew 28:19-20. The American Journal of Biblical Theology, 26(42), 1-34. https://www.biblicaltheology.com/Research/AlukoOP03.pdf The United States of America.

Aluko, O. P. (2025). The responses of the Christian Church to pandemics in Nigeria: A historical comparison of the 1918 Influenza and COVID-19 pandemics. African Theological Journal for Church and Society, 6(2), 190-213. Western Cape, South Africa

 

Ongoing Research:

Founders, Memory, and the Question of Co-Founding in Cherubim and Seraphim History