The truth is that all things are possible with God.
a). Service to the University
Serving in a committee that prepared for the BOLESWA conference-2010
Serving in HIV&AIDS committee for TRS department and Faculty of Humanities, 2009-date
Serving in the committee that is developing a brochure for the department, 2010
Appointed by the Dean, Humanities to serve in BA-LIS Implementation Committee , 2010-date
Serving in a committee that is tasked with establishing a centre for Pentecostal Studies for the TRS department, 2010-date
Serving in the UB Open Day Committee, 2010-date
b). Service to the community
Coordinating activities for a Task Force tasked with; Spear heading the establishment of AFM Bible College, 2010-date
Deacon and Preacher at AFM Tlokweng, 2007-date
Discipleship trainer and coordinator, 2009-date
Serves in Men’s Union in AFM Tlokweng, 2010-date
c). Service to the Profession
A member of Botswana Educational Research Association (BERA), 2009-date
Professional Qualifications
a). Masters Degree in Social Work (specialization: Youth and Community Practice)-May 2011.
b). Masters of Arts Degree in Theology and Religious Studies (2007).
c). Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE-2006).
d). BA degree in Humanities (2002)
e). Diploma in Pastoral Theology (1997).
Service
a). Service to the University
Serving in a committee that prepared for the BOLESWA conference-2010
Serving in HIV&AIDS committee for TRS department and Faculty of Humanities, 2009-date
Serving in the committee that is developing a brochure for the department, 2010
Appointed by the Dean, Humanities to serve in BA-LIS Implementation Committee , 2010-date
Serving in a committee that is tasked with establishing a centre for Pentecostal Studies for the TRS department, 2010-date
Serving in the UB Open Day Committee, 2010-date
b). Service to the community
Coordinating activities for a Task Force tasked with; Spear heading the establishment of AFM Bible College, 2010-date
Deacon and Preacher at AFM Tlokweng, 2007-date
Discipleship trainer and coordinator, 2009-date
Serves in Men’s Union in AFM Tlokweng, 2010-date
c). Service to the Profession
A member of Botswana Educational Research Association (BERA), 2009-date
Research/Publication
a). Books/Modules
Lekanang, O. (2010) TRS 210: Gospel Narratives, CCE, UB
Lekanang, O (2009). “Sanitation and Hygiene education.” In A Blessing from God: A UNICEF Handbook of child sensitive sermon notes for Special Occasions, (pp 8-11) Gaborone. UNICEF.
Lekanang, O (2009). “Children with Disabilities” In A Blessing from God: A UNICEF Handbook of child sensitive sermon notes for Special Occasions, (pp 26-28) Gaborone,
UNICEF.
Lekanang, O (2009). “New Year-Jubilee.” In A Blessing from God: A UNICEF Handbook of child sensitive sermon notes for Special Occasions, (pp 4-8) Gaborone, UNICEF.
b). Reviewed Journal Articles
“Botswana’s Religious Landscape” for the book to be entitled Religion and HIV&AIDS in Botswana (Reviewed journal article), 2009.
“Housing in Botswana and Home based Care” In Pula Journal: Botswana Journal of African Studies (Reviewed book chapter), 2010.
c). Conference and Seminar presentations
“Deconstructing Patriarchy, Male Involvement in Care giving: Towards transforming communities in the era of HIV&AIDS”. A paper presented to Department of Social Work, , 30th April 2010
“Pastors Training Needs on HIV&AIDS at Assembly Bible College”, Needs assessment report presented to the Department of Social Work on 5th March 2010
The Church has seriously failed its mandate; thus, “in Serving its community” in the 21st century (Botswana). The paper presented to the Apostolic Faith Mission Tlokweng Youth Week on 24th September 2009.
Lekanang O. (2010) Cultural Practices and HIV&AIDS, Paper presented at a Seminar on “Life Skill Training and HIV&AIDS Awareness for Faith Based Youth” for the Department of Youth, Tlokweng, 17-18th September 2010.
d). Ongoing research (Work in Progress)
Mmolai, S.K & Lekanang, O (2010) Moral Education, Book 3. Gaborone: Pentagon.
Lekanang, O (2010) TRS 202 Hebrew Narratives. Gaborone: UB/CCE
e). Thesis and Dissertations
Lekanang, O. (1999) The role of the church in combating HIV&AIDS in partial fulfillment (Diploma in Theology and Religious Studies)
Lekanang, O (2003) Men can make a difference in the struggle against HIV&AIDS: The case of the Church in partial fulfillment of (Bachelor of Arts Degree Humanities)
Lekanang, O (2007) Comparative Readings of Batswana and Western Feminist Scholars, Judges 19: Reading for Women empowerment in partial fulfillment for (MA TRS)
Calling/Ministry
Rev O.Tom. Lekanang is a teacher by training in the following areas: Religious Education, Moral Education and biblical studies. He specialises in Old Testament Studies. He is a gender specialist and advocates for the rights of marginalised men and women and is currently training as a social worker in the area of Youth and Community practice. He professes a calling in missiology. As an educator, theologian and social worker Rev Lekanang has contributed widely to Botswana community through his informed research in HIV & AIDS and Gender based violence.
Contact
Rev O.Tom. Lekanang
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
P.O.BOX 30587, GABORONE, BOTSWANA
Tel: 00267355411
Cel: 0026771432716
Alternative Email: lekanango@yahoo.com
Welcome to my World
You are welcome friend to journey with me, through my profile. My philosophy in life is to maintain a homeostasis/equillibrium between my professional practice and my spiritual life. I have discovered that trully speaking most of the problems we face are a result of an inbalance in our life. We are all part of God’s created world which is a system of interconnected and interdependent parts and therefore if any part of the system is not functional all others are affected. Hence i believe that humanity needs to be more closer to each other, especially to those who are hurting and struggling in life. Jesus Christ accomodated everyone without discrimination, we can do the same as well. Always remember that “GOD LOVES YOU”
Olaotse Tom Lekanang 