Defence of the Licentiate Thesis in Biblical Theology 2025

Three-Year Licentiate in Biblical Theology at POIRS Concludes with Thesis Defense On 13 March 2025 – The three-year Licentiate in Biblical Theology program at the Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (POIRS) has successfully concluded, culminating in the defense of theses by its graduating scholars. This significant milestone highlights the dedication and academic rigor demonstrated by students throughout the program. The licentiate program, designed to explore biblical texts, theological interpretations, and historical contexts, has equipped students with advanced scholarly expertise. The final thesis defense served as a platform for candidates to present their research findings before a panel of esteemed faculty members and theologians, demonstrating their critical engagement with scriptural studies.

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Symposium on Cyber Space

The Faculty of Theology at PVP conducted a symposium on "Cyber Space: New Possibilities and Challenges" on 11 December 2023. Prominent speakers were: Prof. G. Sabarinath (Asst. Professor, Department of Cyber Security, SJCET, Choondacherry on Artificial Intelligence: A Spectrum of Possibilities on the Cyber Highways Mr. U. Sreejith (Inspector of Police, East Police Station, Kottayam on Cyber Space: Legal Aspects Rev. Dr. Scaria Kanniyakonil (Rector, St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor) on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: A Christian Perspective Rev. Dr. Dominic Vechoor (Professor, Paurastya Vidyapitham) on For a Responsible and Joyful Use of Cyber Possibilities Rev. Sr. Alphonsa Ezhacheril SH (M.Th Student, Paurastya Vidyapitham) on Making Use of Cyber Potentials for Evangelization Today Bro. Akhil Thandiyakkal (B.Th Student, Paurastya Vidyapitham)…

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Inauguration of the Academic Year 2023-24

The Inaugural meeting of the Academic Year 2023-24 of Paurastya Vidyapitham was held on 03 June 2023 at 10.00 a.m. in the Cardinal Tisserant Hall. Rev. Dr Mathews Mar Polycarpos, Auxiliary Bishop of the Major Archeparchy of Trivandrum delivered the inaugural address and Rev. Dr Antony Mar Silvanos, Bishop of the Major Archiepiscopal Curia of the Syro- Malankara Church presented the Schola Brevis on the application of Oriental spirituality in the life of the Church. Releasing of the PVP Annual 2022-23Schola Brevis by Rev Dr Antony Mar SilvanosSchola Brevis by Rev Dr Antony Mar Silvanos

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