Date of Birth: 3rd of January 1968. A twin.
Place of Birth: Sabon Layi, Jalingo
Parents: Mr. Kevin Saumam Kamai, KSJ, JP of Blessed Memory & Rose Hauwa Kamai, LSJ, JP
Primary School: St. Patrick’s (Now Hassan) Primary School Jalingo 1975-1981
Secondary Education: St. Peter’s Minor Seminary, Yola 1981-1986
Spiritual Year: Makurdi, October 1986-June 1987
SAMS, JOS: 1987-1994, Philosophy and Bachelor in Sacred Theology
Priestly Ordination: 9th July, 1994 by Bishop Patrick Francis Sheehan OSA, of blessed memory, at St. Theresa’s Cathedral, Yola.
Pastoral Assignments/Studies: July-October 1994- Holy Family Parish, Takum, 1994-1996- St. Mary’s Parish, Wukari, 1996-1999- St. Agnes’ Parish, Dinya, 1999-2002, Further Studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy for a License in Biblical Theology, February-June 2002 Pontifical Biblical Institute, Jerusalem, July 2016-2018 in Residence, St. Finbarr’s Parish Ray-Field, Jos and St Theresa’s Parish, Jos- while concluding his PhD Dissertation with the University of Jos. Fr. Peter also served as a member of the College of Consultors and the Vocations Committee in the Diocese of Jalingo.
1996-1999- Vocations’ Director, Diocese of Jalingo
2002-2008- Lecturer/Dean of Studies, SAMS, Jos.
2008-2016- Lecturer/Vice-Rector, SAMS, Jos.
2016-2018 - PhD, New Testament, Department of Religion and Philosophy, University of Jos, Nigeria.
2020-Date- Lecturer Veritas Catholic University, Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria.
Popular Maxim: “If you let God work, He will write a beautiful Story”- St. Theresa of Lisieux
Educational Background:
SCHOOLS ATTENDED TOWN/CITY YEAR
University of Jos -PhD Jos 2010-2018
Doctorate
Pontifical Gregorian University- STL Rome 1999-2002
License
St. Augustine’s Major Seminary -BST Jos 1986-1994
Bachelor’s Degree
LIST OF Publication:
Journals Articles:
1. The Jos Studies – 2015 Edition - Sex, Gender and Marriage in Context. A Biblical-Theological Appraisal of the Issues in Contemporary Debate, vol. 23, June 2015, Owned and published by Academic Staff, St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Jos, Plateau State, ed., Timothy Barga, Jos: Fab Anieh Nigeria Limited.
2. The Jos Studies – 2013 Edition - Towards a Faithful Fruitful and Fervent Celebration of the Year of Faith vol. 21, June 2013, Owned and Published by Academic Staff, St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Jos Plateau State, ed., Timothy Barga, Jos: Fab Anieh Nigeria Limited.
3. The Jos Studies – 2012 Edition - God and Violence: A Theological Appraisal, Vol. 20, June 2012, Owned and Published by Academic Staff, St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Jos Plateau State, ed., Timothy Barga, Jos: Fab Annieh Nigeria Limited.
4. The Jos Studies - 2010 Edition - The Catholic Priest and the Signs of Our Times, a Call to Authenticity, Vol. 18, June 2010, Owned and Published by Academic Staff, St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Jos Plateau State, ed., Timothy Barga, Fab Annieh Nigeria Limited.
5. The Jos Studies – Paul, A Jew in Christ: The Biblical Theological Implications of Paul’s Jewish Background. Vol. 17, June 2009, Owned and Published by Academic Staff, St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Jos Plateau State, ed., Paul Kangkai, Fab Anieh Nigeria Limited.2009,
6. The Jos Studies – 2008 Edition -Biblical Reconciliation. A Recipe for Genuine Reconciliation for Peaceful Co-existence in the Nigerian Society. Vol. 16, June 2008, Owned and Published by Academic Staff, St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Jos Plateau State, ed., Paul Kangkai, Fab Anieh Nigeria Limited.
7. The Jos Studies – 2007 Edition – “You shall be my witness” (Acts 1:8. The Call to Bear Witness to the Gospel Values in the Nigerian Society Today. Vol. 15, June 2007, Owned and Published by Academic Staff, St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Jos Plateau State, ed., Vincent Fazing, Fab Anieh Nigeria Limited.
8. The Jos Studies - 2006 Edition - On Giving Democracy a Chance: Free and Fair Elections- A Recipe for Peaceful and Credible Transition. Vol. 14, June 2006, Owned and Published by Academic Staff, St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Jos Plateau State, ed., Vincent Fazing, Fab Anieh Nigeria Limited.
Books and Chapters of Books:
1. The Public Square and the Politics of Statesmanship: A Clarion Call for a Vibrant Social Order to Christians in Nigeria, Jos: Fab Anieh Publishers, 2017.
2. “Theological Hermeneutic Method in Biblical Exegesis: An Urgent Need for Biblical Studies in Africa” in Gideon Tambiyi and Umar H. D. Danfulani eds, Rethinking Biblical Studies in Africa: Essays in Honour of Danny McCain. Jos: Acts 2018, pp. 311-330.
3. TETFUND and the Funding of Faith-based Institutions: A Veritable Contribution to Nation Building, Jos: University Press Limited, 2020.
CONFERENCES:
1. Facilitator and Retreat Preacher: The Presbyterium of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala. Titled: “Pause, Be Still, Listen and Rest”. March 31st to April 6th, 2019.
2. Participant, at the international Retreat for the Priests of Communion and Liberation Movement, Milan, Italy, 2008/2010.
3. SEMINAR ON Sexual abuse and abuse of minors organize by Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, 2019
4. SEMINAR ON Research Methodology organized by Veritas University Bwari, Abuja, 2020.
