Program-Baccalaureate in Theology

CLS 710 General Norms

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Palathinkal V. Aim The aim of this course is to give a general introduction to the general norms of canon law. This course discusses the following themes: Introduction to Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches, ecclesiastical laws, customs, administrative acts, procedure for issuing extra judicial decrees, execution of administrative acts, rescripts, privileges, dispensation (Title xxix. cc 1488-1539). Prescription, computation of time.(Title xxx cc 1540-1546). Physical persons, juridic persons, juridic acts (Title xix cc 909- 935). Ecclesiastical offices, canonical provision of offices, election, postulation, loss of office, resignation, removal (Title xx cc 936-978). The power of governance (Title xxi cc 979-995). Recourse against administrative decrees…

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MTS 706 Theological Ethics (Prime Commandments)

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Vechoor D. Aim This course will convince the students of the vital role and theological relevance of the ten Commandments in our day to day moral life, especially of the first three commandments. It will enlighten the students to appreciate the beauty of the virtue of religion and joy of our faith in the One True God. The course will also highlight the different aberrations, seen in the realm of faith, related to the first three commandments. This course will start with a general understanding of the 10 Commandments, especially of the prime commandments. Then the first three commandments will be analysed in a detailed…

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MTS 707 Catholic Bio Ethics

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S5 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Kanniyakonil S. Aim This course deals specifically with the Catholic view on bioethical issues. We deal with the following themes in this course: Theology and Moral Principles in Catholic Bioethics; Procreation and the Beginning of Life - Sterilisation and Contraception; Artificial Reproductive Technologies; Cloning; Abortion; Respect for Bodily Integrity in Health Care - Organ Donation and Transplantation; Care of Older Persons and Others; Ethical Issues at the End of Life- Palliative Care. Euthanasia. Suicide; Medical Research -Stem cell research. Human Genome Project. References W. E. May. Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life (Indiana: 2000). K. O’Rourke and P. Boyle. Medical Ethics: Sources of…

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MTS 705 Theology of Marriage and Family

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Kainikkara T Aim The aim of this course is to familiarize the student with the history and theology of the sacrament of marriage in the Catholic tradition and to provide an overview of the contemporary state of the discipline. We deal with the following themes in this course: present state of the marriage and family life- Kerala Context; historical Overview of the theology Marriage; sacramental nature of Marriage; Responsible and Prudent Parenthood; Responsible Procreation; Natural Family Planning; Moral Duties in the Family (4th commandment). References Pope John Paul II. Familiaris Consortia (On the Family) (Vatican: 1981). Kasper. W. Theology of Christian Marriage (New York: Crossroad.…

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MTS 704 Theology of Sexuality

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Kanniyakonil S. Aim The aim of this course is to introduce the history and developments of human sexuality in the Catholic tradition; and to address specific topics related to the discipline as a whole. The important themes discussed in the course are the following: Multidisciplinary Nature of the study of Human sexuality; theology of human sexuality; Catholic view on Sexual Issues; Chastity, celibacy, virginity and sexuality; Sex Education. References The Pontifical Council for the Family. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family, December 8. 1995. Cardinal Hummes. On Priestly Celibacy: Christ’s Precious Gift to His Church (Vatican City. 2007).…

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MTS 703 Sacrament of Reconciliation

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S5 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Vechoor Dominic Aim This course is intended to help the students to have a better understanding and a more fruitful celebration of the sacred ministry in the confessional, a beautiful but a demanding apostolate. The required historical, theological, canonical and pastoral orientations will be given to the students. The students are slowly initiated to appreciate the beauty of this sacrament in the light of the Eastern and Western theological perspectives and to put it at the center of their future pastoral ministry. The entire course is divided into five parts. The introductory part will deal with the different dimensions of the contemporary crisis in and…

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MTS 702 Justice and Truthfulness

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 4.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Scaria Kanniyakonil Aim The aim of this course is to introduce justice and truthfulness in the Catholic tradition; and to address specific topics related to the discipline as a whole. We deal with the following themes in this course: Introduction to Justice; Western and Eastern philosophical and theological Concept of Justice; Justice in view of Ownership and Property - modes of acquiring ownership, violation of justice. Restitution for the violation of Justice; The significance of Truthfulness; Justice and Its Application; Charitable Justice. References Thomas. Srampickal & Jogi Chirayil. To Act Justly and Deal Honestly (Thrissur: Marymatha Publications. 2008). Giorgio. Del Vecchio. Justice: A Historical and…

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MTS 701 Fundamental Moral Theology

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 4.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Dominic Vechoor Aim This course will initiate the students into the vast and wide world of Catholic moral theology. This course will explain the different fundamental concepts and principles of Catholic moral theology so that the students may become capable of objectively evaluating the various moral issues of today and of arriving at right moral decisions in the light of Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church. The entire course is divided into two parts, distributed in two semesters. In part one. we will deal with the introductory notions on moral theology, biblical vision of morality, human act and moral laws. In part…

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STS 613 Eschatology

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S5 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chalackal Aim The aim of the course is to lead the students into a theological awareness about the final goal of man and of the universe. Important Themes Discussed in the Course includes the definition, division and the sources of Eschatology. Important Aspects of the Old Testament and New Testament Eschatology, death. Particular Judgment. Prayers for the dead. Heaven. Hell. Parousia and the end of the World, the resurrection of the dead, the eschatological judgment and the new creation and eternal life. References Balthasar. H. U. von. Dare We Hope that All Men be Saved?. San Francisco. 1988. Congregation for the Doctrine of the…

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STS 612 Ecclesiology

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S5 Credits : 4.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Varghese Kochuparampil Aim The course introduces to the students the need and relevance of study about God and His mysteries in order to understand oneself, others and the world. It also aims at enabling them to familiarize with the foundations of theology, sources of theology and the contemporary trends in theology. References German. R. (ed). An Introduction to Catholic Theology. New York. 1998 McGrath. A. E.. Christian Theology: An Introduction. Oxford. 2001; O’Collins. G. Fundamental Theology. London. 1981 O’Donnell. J ..Introduction to the Dogmatic Theology. Rome. 1994; Pathil. K. & Vcliath. D...1// Introduction to Theology. Bangalore. 2003. Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of…

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