Mrs. Neeta LoweSenior Lecturer I
Contact:
Department of Western Classical Culture & Christian Culture
(Room Number) K20
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-11-2903788 (Office)
E-mail: loweneeta@yahoo.com (University)
(Room Number) K20
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-11-2903788 (Office)
E-mail: loweneeta@yahoo.com (University)
Academic Qualifications:
| M.A., University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, 1989. | ||
| B.A. (Special) First Class Honors ,University of Kelaniya, 1980. |
Teaching Experience:
| 2008 to date As a Lecturer of the MA programme in Christian Studies, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya. | ||
| 2004 to date Senior Lecturer Gr. I, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya. | ||
| 1989-2003 Senior Lecturer Gr. II, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya. | ||
| 1982-1989 Probationary Asst. Lecturer, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya. | ||
| 1981-1982 Temporary Asst. Lecturer, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya. | ||
| 1980-1981 Visiting Lecturer, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya. |
Administrative Experience:
| 2005-2006 A member of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Association for Theology. | ||
| 2010-2013 Served as the Head of the Dept. of WCC & CC. | ||
| 2006 Served as the Acting Head of the Dept. of WCC & CC on two occasions. | ||
| 2001 Served as a Member of the Faculty Development Committee. | ||
| 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 Served as a Student Counsellor. | ||
| 1998-2007 I have been functioning as the senior treasurer of the Association of Christian Culture Students of the Dept. |
Research and Publications:
| Books: | ||
| Christianity nourished by Hebrew, Greek and Roman Cultures, 2003, Pubudu Printers, Makola. | ||
| The analysis of Job and the relationship between Man and God found in the wisdom literature 2012, Godage Publication | ||
| Diverse Christian Churches in Eastern Christianity, 2014, Godage Publication | ||
| Research Articles : | ||
| Diverse Christian Churches in Christianity, 2008, Humanities Journal, University of Kelaniya, Volume 5, p-p. 157-176 | ||
| Analyzing the spread of Christianity in Sri Lanka during the Pre-Colonial period with the help of historical factors, 2011, Humanities Journal, University of Kelaniya, Volume 17, pp. 124-138 | ||
| The History of the Dept. of Christian Culture, KRISANSA, Volume 1, No. 1, Christian Culture Society, University of Kelaniya, 2013 June, pp. 1-6 | ||
| An analysis of the Holy Icon Art in the Orthodox Church, KRISANSA, Vol. 1, No. 2, Christian Culture Society, University of Kelaniya, 2013 December, pp. 1-39 | ||
| Cultural difference that was apparent while Christianity was learning introduced in Sri Lanka, KRISANSA, Vol.3, No.1, Christian Culture Society, University of Kelaniya, 2015 June, pp 267-290 |
Articles published in other Magazines :
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Is religion an obstacle in the attempt of earning money?, Pavana, 2004 September Issue, Sri Lanka National Christian Board pp. 13-14. |
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Legends, associated with Christmas, Pavana, 2004 December Issue, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka National Christian Board pp. 4-9. |
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| May there be peace among men on earth!, Pavana, 2005 December Issue, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka National Christian Board pp. 4-9. |
Current Research Activities:
| An Analysis of the Christian Catacombs. | ||
| Analyzing the Symbolical Art of Illuminated Manuscripts. |
International & National Workshop/Seminar/Conference & Participation:
| Main speech at the "Personality Development Programme" conducted by the Methodist Church of Sri Lanka - Minuwangoda Circuit on 10th Sep. 2003 | ||
| I participated in a Panel Discussion organized by "ShanidaAyubovan" and telecast by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on 24th Dec. 2005. | ||
| Participation at seminar on "Violence against Women",was held on 25th March 2006 at the Diocesan Chambers atBauddhalokaMawatha, Colombo 7 |
Awards:
I was awarded two certificates and two medals in recognition of the dedicated service rendered to the University over a period of 25 years and 30 years in 2008 and in 2013