John Maviiri
John Maviiri | |
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| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Diploma in Theology) Pontifical Urban University (Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology), (PhD in Dogmatic Theology) |
| Occupation | Academic Administrator |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
| Known for | Academics |
| Title | Vice Chancellor Emeritus Uganda Martyrs University, Catholic University of Eastern Africa |
John Chrysostom Maviiri is a Ugandan theologian, academic and academic administrator. He is the former Vice Chancellor of Uganda Martyrs University, a private university affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church in Uganda. He assumed office in January 2015 and retired in 2021, replacing Professor Charles Olweny, who retired.[1]
Background and education
[edit]He holds the Diploma in Theology, obtained from Makerere University, the oldest and largest public university in Uganda. He also holds the Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology and a Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology, both obtained from the Pontifical Urban University, in Rome, Italy. In addition, he has another Diploma in Theology from Ggaba Major Seminary and a Diploma in Philosophy, obtained from Alokolum Seminary in Gulu, Uganda.[2]
Career
[edit]Maviiri began his teaching career in 1987 at St. Mbaaga Seminary in Ggaba, Uganda,[3] teaching there until 1991. From 1995 until 2002, he served as a lecturer, then senior lecturer and associate professor at Catholic University of Eastern Africa, in the Faculty of Theology. From 2002 until 2011, he served as the Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.[2] On 14 January 2015, he officially took over the office of Vice Chancellor at Uganda Martyrs University and retired in 2021 to concentrate on pastoral work at Lugazi diocese.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Kafeero, Stephen (14 November 2014). "1,700 Graduate At Nkozi". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Professor John Chrysostom Maviiri Appointed Vice Chancellor Uganda Martyrs University". Uganda Campus Times. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ "List of Major Catholic Seminaries In Uganda". Hereintown.com. The Archdiocese of Tororo. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ "Professor John Maviiri Takes Over As Uganda Martyrs University Vice Chancellor". Uganda Campus Times. 18 January 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ Mazinga, Mathias (11 September 2021). "Uganda Martyrs University awaits new vice-chancellor as Maviiri retires". The New Vision Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd. New Vision. Retrieved 21 February 2022.