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OBS 857 Catechesis

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 3 Teacher : Kochuparambil V. Aim The course aims to know about the Eastern Christianity in general and Eastern Catholic Churches in particular. The theology and liturgy of the East has its historical and theological reasons to stand. A historical study of the Eastern Churches will enable the participants understand them closely and cherish the patrimony of their Church. The Decree for the Eastern Catholic Churches Orientalium Ecclesiarum will be studied in detail. References Roberson. Ronald CSP. The Eastern Christian Churches A brief Survey. (OCRome. 1999). Narikulam. Antony. Oriental Churches. (STAR Alwaye. 2007). Koodappuzha. Xavier. Oriental Churches: An Introduction. (OIRSI Kottayam. 1996). Orientalium Ecclesiarum. Vatican II. Faculty of Theology Institute…

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OBS 856 Theological Anthropology

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 3 Teacher : Chemmarapally J. Aim The study of Theological Anthropology aims at finding out the meaning of human existence. The course analyses the theme, man as createdin God’s image, in its biblical and patristic perspectives. Theological anthropology should have as its basis the Trinitarian doctrine and the Christological dogma. The course deals with themes such as the original state in which man was created, the state of man after the fall, the consequences of the fall, the economy of Christ in the redemption of man and the eventual deification by the Holy Spirit. The Church is the venue where the two economies function together. Mary is the first human…

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OBS 855 Theology of Missions

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 3 Teacher : Thekkekarott J. Aim This course offers the participants a better understanding of the nuanced concept of the mission of the Church in the light of the Vatican II and post-Vatican II documents on mission theology. It is intended to bethe comparative study of the pre-Vatican II mission theology and further developments in the field of mission. It also highlights the missionary call and dynamism of the Syro-Malabar Church especially analyzing the problems in the Indian missions consisting of the three individual Churches. References Vadakkumpadan. Paul. Missionaries of Christ, Shillong. 2006. Karotemprayil. Sebastian (Ed). Following Christ in Mission. Pauline Publications. Mumbai. 1995. Pontifical Missionary Union (Ed). Mission for…

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OBS 854 Theology of Women

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Sr. Linta S.H. Aim The course aims at an understanding and analysis of the present reality of Indian women as an affected group. It begins with a brief discussion on the negativities experienced by women and critically examines patriarchy, its value system, institutional manifestations, and its adverse impact on men and women. The alternative vision emerging from a feminist worldview based on the Gospels is presented which highlights participatory approach, caring, sharing, equality and mutuality. The course introduces the student to Christian Feminism which includes feminist theology, hermeneutics, spirituality, ethics and empowerment of women in the society. References Datar. Chhaya. The Struggle Against Violence, Calcutta: Mandira Sen…

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OBS 853 Islamology

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Pennaparambil J. Aim This course is indented to provide a basic knowledge about Islam and its teachings. The course mainly deals with the following themes: pre- Islamic Arabia; Caliphate. Muslim practices. Traditions. Muslim law. Muslim sects. Festivals. Islam in India, and woman in Islam. Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs

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OBS 852 Homiletics

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 3 Teacher : Muriyankavunkal D. Aim The course focuses at the outset on the “Theology of Preaching”, especially against the background of the vision of II Vatican Council Documents. Then the qualities of a homilist, the characteristics of good homilies and the structure of a homily are treated in detail. General practical tips as regards the preparation of the homilies, mastery over the matter to be preached, style of presentation on the altar and on other pulpits and the ways of evaluating homilies are also discussed. References Waznak. R. P. An Introduction to the Homily (Minnesota. 1998). Friedl. F.P. & Macauley. ed.. Homilies Alive (Connecticut. 1994). Mankuzhikaiy. M ..Pravachaka dharmam.…

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OBS 851 Hermeneutics

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Vadakkel T. Aim The word Hermeneutics means “the art and science of the interpretation of literature.” In our case. Biblical literature is what we are interpreting. This course will equip the student to approach the Word of God more seriously, scientifically andpastorally. The Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum, the Pontifical Biblical Commission’s Document. Interpretation of the Bible in the Church and the Post Synodal Exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI Verbum Domini are analysed in the class. Basic principles of Catholic Interpretation of the Scripture in the light of the PB C document is studied in detail. References Added to the above Magisterial Documents, few articles from the NJBC…

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OSS 811 Patrology: Syriac Fathers

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 3 Teacher : Kollamkulam A. Aim The aim of this course is to familiarize Syriac theological literature of Christian antiquity. We deal with the following themes here: (1) Odes of Solomon (2) Erroneous teachings of Bardaisan (3) Acts of Thomas (4) Bible in the Syriac tradition (5) Early Syriac Monasticism: Jacob of Nisibis (6) Aphrahat: 23 Demonstrations (7) Ephrem: His Works. Theology of Imageries. Poetic style. Theology of Baptism and Eucharist (8) Book of Steps (9) School of Antioch: Diodore of Tarsus; Theodore of Mopsuestia: Christology and the method of exegesis; Theodore! of Cyrus: Christology (10) History of the School of Edessa/Nisibis: Narsai: liturgical homilies; Babai the Great: Christology (11)…

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OSS 810 Patrology: Latin Fathers

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : Credits : 3 Teacher : Kuzhuppil T. Aim The aim of this course is to familiarize life, works and theology of the Latin Fathers. This course begins with the discussion on the theological reflections of Tertullian of Carthage (d. Ca. 220). and ends with Gregory the Great (d. 604) and Isidore of Seville (d. 636). There is a description of the ecclesiological vision of Cyprian of Carthage. Following it. there is a discussion on the contributions of four great Latin Fathers: Ambrose. Jerome. Augustine and Gregory the Great. Trinitarian mystery explained by Novation and Hilary of Poitiers, writings of Ambrosiaster and Christology of Leo I. are other themes. We conclude with the description…

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OSS 809 Patrology: Introduction and Greek Fathers

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : Credits : 4.5 Teacher : Kuzhuppil T. Aim The aim of this course is to introduce life, works and theology of the Greek Fathers. It consists of two parts. Part I: the concept, necessary qualifications of the Fathers of the Church, history of Patrology, language of the Fathers, sources, collection of the texts and modem critical editions. Part II: (1) The Apostolic Fathers (2) The Greek Apologists (Justin. Athenagoras. Theophilus of Antioch) (3) Irenaeus. Clement of Alexandria. Origen. Hippolytus (4) Athanasios. Eusebius of Caesarea. Cyril of Jerusalem. Cappadocian Fathers: Basil. Gregory of Nazianzus. Gregory of Nyssa; Didymus the Blind (5) John Chrysostom. Cyril of Alexandria (6) John Damascene. The Holy Trinity. Mystery of…

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