Dr. Josiah Kinyua Murage has been serving as a lecturer in the Department of Humanities and Languages within the School of Education and Social Sciences at Karatina University since 2012. He attained his Ph.D. in Theology and Master of Theology from the University of Stellenbosch in the Republic of South Africa. Additionally, Dr. Murage holds a Master’s degree in Theology and Development as well as a Bachelor of Theology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal from the Republic of South Africa. He also obtained a Diploma of Theology from St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya and is ordained as priest in the Anglican Church of Kenya.

Dr. Murage has extensive experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. In 2015, he was appointed as the Coordinator of the Education Learning Centre at Karatina University. In this role, he oversaw School Based programs, including Early Childhood and Primary Education degree, Diploma in Early Childhood, and Diploma in Secondary Education. Dr. Murage has successfully supervised Doctorate and Master’s Degree students to graduation and has actively participated in International Academic Conferences. He has published over seventeen (17) articles to refereed journals. Additionally, he has played a key role in curriculum development within the Department of Humanities and Languages and also in various Theological Colleges in Kenya. He is an Academic Leader for Doctorate and Masters Programmes in Religious Studies in the Department and has been actively involved in several committees at both the School and department levels. He is a member of the African Association for Pastoral Studies and Counselling (AAPSC). Beyond academia, Dr. Murage has contributed to community outreach initiatives, serving as a Board of Management Member (BOM) in various high schools. He has also engaged in Youth Counseling, Church workshops, and leadership development programs across different church denominations in Kenya.

Murage J.K , Kariithi M. Alice, and  Thuku P. Refusing to Eat Pre-chewed Food: Assessment of the Effectiveness of ‘Jitegemea Philosophy’ in the Ecclesiology of the PCEA in Nyeri and Kirinyaga Counties Kenya (1971-2021), In African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, Vol 7, No. 2 ,November, 2022,https//801 Research%20Paper-1293-2-10-20221219%20(2)

Murage J.K, Mbaabu. K and Thuku, P. (2022). Strategies of addressing Spiritual, Emotional and Material Challenges among Widows Coping with Bereavement in ACK Embu Diocese, Kenya. In  Journal of Arts and Humanities, 11(05), pp. 33- 40, June 2022 https://doi.org/10.18533/jah.v11i05.2276

Murage J.K , Wambugu,  M. W and  George K. – Chaplaincy services and Student’s Holistic Development in Selected Anglican Sponsored Secondary Schools in Mount Kenya Diocese, Kenya. In Journal of Arts and Humanities Vol 8.No.6,  May 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.18533/journal.v8i6.1651

Murage J.K, Mbaabu. K and George K. – Assessment of an Effective Pastoral Model for Helping Widows Overcome Griefs in ACK Diocese of Kirinyaga, Kenya , In Journal of Arts and Humanities Vol 8.No.4 April 2019 https:// http//doi.org/10.18533/journal.v8i4.1627

Murage J.K, Kagema, P  and George K. – Effectiveness  of Pastoral Care in Holistic Development of Secondary School students in Nyeri County, Kenya,   In Journal of Arts and Humanities Vol 8.No.4 April 2019 https://doi.org/10.18533/journal.v8i9.1717

Murage J.K,   Murugi, A. K and George K. 2019- Assessment of Socio-Economic and Spiritual Benefits of Moratorium within Presbyterian Church of East Africa Nyeri and Kirinyaga Counties, Kenya– ,   In Journal of Arts and Humanities Vol 8.No.7  July 2019 DOI: https://doi.org/10.18533/journal.v8i7.1681

Murage J.K , Joseph, A, Osamba, J. 2019- Role of Culture in Conflict Management- a  Case  of Tetu Sub-Country, Kenya-,   In Journal of Arts and Humanities Vol 8.No.4  April 2019  DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.18533/journal.v8i4.1626

Murage J.K  Maigi, A,W and  Njoka,J .N – Home Based Variables Influencing  Effective Implementation of Inclusive Education in Kirinyaga West Sub-County ,Kenya ,   In Journal of Arts and Humanities Vol 7.No.9  April 2018 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18533/journal.v7i9.1437

Murage J.K ,  Mwangi, H and Osamba, J. O- Christologies  Among the Christians of  Ndia in Kirinyaga West Sub-Country, In Analisa Journal of Social Science and Religion, Vol 10 No.9. 2018https://html.scribdassets.com/2kuna1qx6oavk7q3/images/1-f1eb763d58.jpg

Murage, J. K. 2018- Encounter between the Agĩkũyũ and Christian eschatological hope in the context of HIV and AIDS in Kenya: See:URI: http://ir.kabarak.ac.ke/handle/123456789/350.

Murage, J. K.2018- Role of a prophetic church in African context: URI: http://ir.kabarak.ac.ke/handle/123456789/373.