Office of the Academic Dean
John N. Ochola, Ph.D.
Academic Dean
john.ochola@negst.edu
Education
Ph.D. (Education and Psychology), University of Southern Mississippi
M.L.S. (Library Science), University of Southern Mississippi
B.Th. (Theology and Bible), Kenya Highlands Bible College
Philosophy of Teaching
I am persuaded that learning should start from simple to complex and from concrete to abstract. Effective and active learning occurs when delivery begins at the knowledge level and progresses through comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and up to evaluation level as laid out in Benjamin Bloom's Taxonomy. I always pray for grace to follow the example of Jesus Christ - the Master Teacher - in my teaching ministry.
Research Interests
Higher education leadership; integration of faith and learning; and the connection between theological education and liberal arts education.
Publications
Articles
Ochola, John N.; Billie R. Peterson-Lugo. "Collaboration Between the Library and
Classroom Faculty in the Assessment of Student Research Needs: A Case-
Study With Geology Undergraduates." Collection Management, vol. 28 (4).
Ochola, John N. "Use of Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Data in Collection Management." Collection Management, vol. 27 (1), 2002.
Ochola, John N.; Phillip J. Jones. "Assessment of the Liaison Program at Baylor University." Collection Management, vol. 26 (4), 2001
Ochola, John N. "An Integrated Approach to Residential Theological Education in Africa." East Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology, vol. 7 (2), 1988.
Book Reviews
Reviewed Proclaiming Political Pluralism: Churches and Political Transitions in Africa, by Isaac Phiri. Westport, Connecticut: Praeger, 2001. Published in the Journal of Church and State, vol. 45 (1), 2003.
Reviewed The Church as the Bulwark against Authoritarianism: Development of Church-State Relations in Kenya, with Particular Reference to the Years after Political Independence 1963-1992, by Gideon Githiga. Oxford: Regnum, 2001. Journal of Church and State, vol. 45, issue 4, 2003.
Reviewed Church State and Society in Kenya: From Mediation to Opposition 1963-93, by Galia Sabar. London; Portloand, OR: Frank Cass, 2002. Journal of Church and State, vol. 45, issue 4, 2003.
Reviewed Faith in Development: Partnership between the World Bank and the Churches of Africa. Edited by Deryke Belshaw, Robert Calderisi, Chris Sugden. Oxford: Regnum, 2001. Journal of Church and State, vol. 46, issue 2.
Reviewed The Courage to Hope: The Roots for a New Vision and the Calling of the Church in Africa, by Samuel Kobia. Geneva: World Council of Churches, 2003. Journal of Church and State, vol. 46, issue 2.
Selected Papers and Presentations
Presented "Using Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, and Holdings Data for the Development of Policies for Collections and ILL Services," Charleston Annual Library Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, November 7, 2003.
Presented "Smith Hempstone's Rogue Ambassador: A Contextual Analysis of an American Diplomat's Crusade against Corruption and Injustice in Kenya," The John N. Jonsson Peace and Justice Lecture Series, Baylor University, March 16, 2002.