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By Prof. Januarius Asongu

One of the most persistent patterns in the history of religious institutions is the tendency to elevate managers while marginalizing prophets. Although the language may appear provocative, it describes a sociological reality observable not only within Catholicism but across religious, political, academic, and corporate organizations. Institutions generally reward those who preserve stability, maintain organizational coherence, and facilitate administrative continuity....

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

Abstract

Throughout modern Catholic history, a recurring pattern appears to emerge: theologians who defend institutional orthodoxy often rise to positions of ecclesial authority, while those who challenge prevailing doctrines or structures frequently encounter sanctions, marginalization, or exclusion. The contrasting trajectories of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), Hans Küng, Bernard Häring, Leonardo Boff, Charles Curran, and others exemplify this phenomenon. This...

By Prof. Januarius J. Asongu, PhD

Chancellor of Saint Monica University, Buea, Cameroon

"At last, O powerful Master, You give leave to Your servant to go in peace. The pilgrimage is complete. The search has ended. The questions have given way to answers. The truth he sought through faith, reason, and service now stands fully revealed before him."

— Inspired by the Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:29–30)

Late last night—as the world grew quiet and the early hours of morning bled into the room—I sat before...

Prof JJ Asongu of AJP speaks at the 17th Session of the UN Forum on Minority Issues, calling for peace, justice, and a referendum on the future of the Former British Southern Cameroons.

Link: https://youtu.be/SlInbGgg0D4

Introduction: Faith, Power, and Emancipation: Liberative Realism & the Ethics of Truth and Freedom. Link: https://youtu.be/5OMpwtctgIE

Chapter 1: Liberation Theology After History: From Prophetic Praxis to Liberative Realism. Link: https://youtu.be/ciMU3Qgod8A

Chapter 2: Faith, Power, and Emancipation: Chapter 2 - Truth, Knowledge, and Liberation. Link: https://youtu.be/mBZlzJXLFbU

Chapter 3: Faith, Power, and Emancipation: Chapter 3: Human Dignity and the Moral Foundations of Freedom. Link:...

Cameroun Colonial Takeover and Control of Ambazonia: Deconstructing Myths of Territorial Acquisition

BUEA, CAMEROON | FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE | TOWNSEND, DELAWARE — June 2026 — Saint Monica University Press (SMU Press) is pleased to announce the publication of Cameroun Colonial Takeover and Control of Ambazonia: Deconstructing Myths of Territorial Acquisition, a groundbreaking new work by internationally respected legal scholar, human rights advocate, and Professor Emeritus of Law, Carlson...

BOOK EXPLORES GROUNDBREAKING IDEAS OF ORIGINAL SIN, SACRAMENTS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF DOCTRINE

TOWNSEND, DE — June 7, 2026 — Saint Monica University Press is proud to announce the publication of Theology from the Pews: Truth, Participation, and Liberation in the Theology of Januarius Asongu. Authored by theologian Rev. Fr. George Alberto Gonzalez, PhD, this new volume offers a comprehensive analysis of an emerging systematic theology designed for a fragmented age.

A Highly Topical and...

By Januarius Asongu

Introduction

Names occupy a central place in African philosophical anthropology. They are not merely markers of identity but symbolic narratives that locate persons within histories, responsibilities, and communal expectations (Achebe, 1958; Gyekye, 1995). Within many African traditions, names carry teleological significance, functioning as moral assignments that shape how individuals understand their place in the world. The name Januarius Asongu presents a particularly...

EUGENE, Oregon — In a world increasingly shaped by political division, misinformation, institutional distrust, and social fragmentation, Wipf and Stock Publishers has released a timely and thought-provoking new book by philosopher and theologian Januarius Asongu titled Faith, Power, and Emancipation: Liberative Realism and the Ethics of Truth and Freedom, officially published on May 15, 2026.

Available now through the publisher and major retailers, the book challenges readers to rethink some...

By Prof. Januarius Jingwa Asongu, PhD
Chancellor, Saint Monica University, Buea, Cameroon

I begin with a recent telephone call from Cameroon. My cousin reported that his wife had developed a severe leg infection. According to the explanation offered within the family, she had "smashed something," and shortly thereafter the leg became swollen, painful, and began discharging fluid. Instead of receiving proper medical treatment, she was taken from one traditional healing center to another and...

Chișinău, Moldova / Townsend, DE — April 9, 2026 — Generis Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of a powerful and deeply provocative new book, Encountering Witchcraft: Causality, Fear, and Violence in the Modern World, by award-winning philosopher, public intellectual, and academic leader Professor Januarius Jingwa Asongu.

This groundbreaking work confronts one of the most persistent yet underexamined global phenomena—witchcraft belief and accusation—not as a cultural curiosity,...

Chișinău, Moldova / Townsend, DE — April 17, 2026 — Generis Publishing today announced the publication of a groundbreaking new book, Critical Synthetic Realism: A Systematic Philosophy of Truth, Personhood, and Human Flourishing, by award-winning philosopher, public intellectual, and academic leader Professor Januarius Jingwa Asongu.

This landmark volume presents the most comprehensive articulation to date of Critical Synthetic Realism (CSR)—a systematic philosophical framework developed to...

By Prof. Januarius Jingwa Asongu

The impending visit of Pope Leo presents not merely a diplomatic moment, but a profound moral test for the Church in Cameroon and for the global Catholic conscience. It is a moment that demands more than ceremony. It demands courage. It demands truth. It demands prophecy.

For too long, the Church in Cameroon has stood at a dangerous crossroads—torn between its calling to be the voice of the voiceless and its instinct for institutional preservation. In the face...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu, author of Forced Unity

The Southern Cameroons struggle is often described as a political conflict. But in reality, it is much more than that. It is also a deep moral and spiritual crisis—one that raises an important question: What should the Church do when people are suffering injustice?

For many years, churches in the Southern Cameroons—especially the Catholic Church, the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC), and the Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC)—played a...

Tribute to Father Emeritus Professor John Okoro Egbulefu, CCE. Written by Sr. Elena Maria Costanzi, (Monastero della Dormizione di Maria, Via della Pisana, Roma). Friday, March 12, 2026

(Original in Italian follows below. Translated from Italian to English by Nchumbonga George Lekelefac, Founder and Director of Nchumbonga Institute of Research, Documentation, Language and Culture, USA)

It was May 1, 1990, when I was called to the parlor for a visit. The visitors were new to me: the Rector, the...

By Januarius Asongu, PhD

In my recent article on Fr. John Brummelhuis, MHM, I examine the extraordinary missionary life of a Dutch priest whose service in Cameroon embodied evangelical charity, physical labor for the poor, and profound spiritual humility. The study argues that his life reflects heroic virtue and a lasting fama sanctitatis—a reputation for holiness among the people he served.

Fr. Brummelhuis is remembered in Lebialem as “Fr. John the Road,” a title given by local communities in...

In Quantum Conditional Reality: A Synthetic Realist Interpretation of Quantum Foundations, Januarius Jingwa Asongu proposes a philosophical reinterpretation of quantum mechanics through the framework of Critical Synthetic Realism (CSR). The article addresses long-standing debates in quantum foundations—particularly the nature of the quantum state, the meaning of measurement, and the role of the observer.

Asongu introduces the concept of Conditional Reality, arguing that quantum entities are...

By Januarius Asongu, PhD

Several recent political science articles explore how cultural identity, migration, and conflict shape contemporary political behavior and social stability.

The first article examines political attitudes among African immigrants in the United States:

Sexual Conservatism as Supreme Cultural Interest: Anti-LGBTQ Sentiment, Citizenship Insulation, and Support for Donald Trump among African Immigrants in the United States

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By Januarius Asongu, PhD

Christian theology today stands at a crossroads. The demographic center of global Christianity has shifted decisively toward Africa, Asia, and Latin America, while Western societies continue to grapple with questions of secularization, identity, and moral change.

Two of my recent articles examine this transformation from complementary perspectives.

The first study revisits debates surrounding Catholic sexual ethics:

Reconciling Agency and Tradition: A Critical-Liberative...

By Januarius Asongu, PhD

One of the defining intellectual challenges of our time is the fragmentation of knowledge. Across philosophy, social science, and public discourse, competing frameworks often operate in isolation from one another. Scientific naturalism, cultural relativism, critical theory, and traditional moral realism each offer partial insights, yet none alone provides an adequate account of how human beings can pursue truth within pluralistic societies.

My article “Moral Truth in a...