Thaddeus Byimui Umaru is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Minna, Nigeria. He studied philosophy and theology in St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, Makurdi and St. Augustine’s Seminary...view moreThaddeus Byimui Umaru is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Minna, Nigeria. He studied philosophy and theology in St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, Makurdi and St. Augustine’s Seminary, Jos, Nigeria. He holds a Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies and a Professional Diploma in Peace and Sustainable Development, a Bachelor’s in Sacred Theology Pontifical Urbanian University, Rome, an MA in Peace Studies, University of Bradford, England, and a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies, University of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. His research interest includes religion, dialogue, and peace building.view less