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STS 608 Christology

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 4.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Karukakalam Thomas Aim The purpose of the Course is to study, understand and live the person and the mystery of Jesus Christ from biblical, theological, dogmatic and pastoral perspectives. The course introduces to the students the different Christologies in the New Testament, the Christological teachings of the Fathers of the Church and the first Ecumenical Councils of the Church and the medieval, modem and contemporary approaches to Christology. The course also deals with different Christological mysteries like the preexistence of Jesus, the incarnation of Jesus and the uniqueness of Jesus. References Kasper. W.. Jesus the Christ, New York. 1976 O’ Collins. G. Christology: A Biblical,…

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STS 606 Introduction to Theology

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Kochuparampil Varghese 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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STS 605 Revelation & Faith

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Arun Kalamattathil Aim The Course presents the unique concept of Revelation and its counterpart. Faith, according to Christian theology. It aims at having an understanding of how the Scripture and the Tradition visualize God’s selfdisclosure. in view of the salvation of man. and how man is expected to respond to it. The course is presented in two sections. The first section deals with the concept of revelation according to both OT and NT. with its historical, experiential, interpersonal and communitarian character, which is followed by the Patristic and scholastic concepts of revelation. It also deals with the different philosophical systems of thought that form the…

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STS 603 Atheism

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Aim References Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs

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STS 601 Ecumenism

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Karukaparmbil C. Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs

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SSS 515 Book of Revelation

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Puthussery J. Aim The course enables the student to approach the book in the right perspective and draw pastoral positions based on these. After an introduction to the inter-testamental and apocalyptic books, the specific features of the apocalyptic literature is being discussed. The Book of revelation is then introduced, discussing matters related to its authorship, date of writing, pastoral relevance, etc. A through reading of the book is done in the class, paying attention to most of the difficult passages. A theology of the Book too is attempted. References There are good number of commentaries, both exegetical and pastoral. Any good commentary is of use.…

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SSS 513 Book of Hebrews

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Thomas Vadakkel Aim This course gives a short introduction to the book of Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews continually makes mention of the superiority of Christ in both His personage and in His ministering work. In the writings of the Old Testament, we understand the rituals and ceremonies of Judaism symbolically pointed to the coming of Messiah. The superiority of Jesus over angels. Moses and Joshua is stated in the first chapters. The new priesthood, the new covenant and the new sacrifice are discussed in the following chapters. This gives courage to hold fast to the promptings of the Spirit and stand firm in persecutions…

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