Licentiate in Syriac Theology is a department of the PG programme of PVP. The students will have Principal courses (45 ECTS) and Auxiliary courses (24 ECTS). The Principal courses deal with the theological, liturgical and spiritual traditions of both East Syriac and West Syriac Churches. The programme also includes some special studies on Biblical and Systematic Theology. They also will have four optional courses (6 ECTS). Besides these courses the students will have to do intensive Syriac language courses (20 ECTS).
- Obligatory Principal Subjects (15×3=45 ECTS)
- Obligatory Auxiliary Subjects (8×3=24 ECTS)
- Additional Optional Subjects (4 x1.5 = 6 ECTS)
- Syriac Language Studies (30 ECTS)
- Obligatory Academic Requirements (21 ECTS)
A. Obligatory Principal Subjects
B. Obligatory Auxiliary Subjects
C. Additional Optional Subjects
D. Syriac Language Studies
E. Obligatory Academic Requirements
| Serial No | Course Title | Subjects | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPS 3001 | Analysis of ‘Sermon on the Mount’ | 3 | |
| 2 | OPS 3002 | Theological Analysis of Ex 15 | 3 | |
| 3 | OPS 3003 | Bible in Syriac Tradition | 3 | |
| 4 | OPS 3004 | The Liturgical Seasons of the East Syrian Tradition and Their Theology | 3 | |
| 5 | OPS 3005 | Ephrem’s Philosophy of Theological Language | 3 | |
| 6 | OPS 3006 | Selected Hymns of St. Ephrem | 3 | |
| 7 | OPS 3007 | Introduction to West Syriac & Discourses of Philexenos of Mabbug | 3 | |
| 8 | OPS 3008 | Homilies of Narsai (XVII Homily) | 3 | |
| 9 | OPS 3009 | Ecclesiology of the Early Centuries | 3 | |
| 10 | OPS 3010 | Eschatological Doctrines in Different Churches | 3 | |
| 11 | OPS 3011 | Eastern Dimensions of Pneumatology | 3 | |
| 12 | OPS 3012 | Unique Features of the Theology of Syro-Malabar Qurbana | 3 | |
| 13 | OPS 3013 | Special Moral Themes in Ancient Syriac Literature | 3 | |
| 14 | OPS 3014 | Eastern Approach to Moral Theology | 3 | |
| 15 | OPS 3015 | St. Paul and Early Christian Community | 3 | |
| Total | 45 |
| Serial No | Course Title | Subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OAS 3051 | Anaphora of Mar Addai and Mar Mari | 3 |
| 2 | OAS 3052 | Anaphora of Mar Jacob | 3 |
| 3 | OAS 3053 | Demonstrations of Aphrahat | 3 |
| 4 | OAS 3054 | Selected Hymns of St. Jacob of Sarugh | 3 |
| 5 | OAS 3055 | Marian Hymns in Syriac Liturgy | 3 |
| 6 | OAS 3056 | Acts of Thomas | 3 |
| 7 | OAS 3057 | Liturgy of the Hours in the Syriac Traditions | 3 |
| 8 | OAS 3058 | Syriac Theology in the Collection of Warda | 3 |
| Total | 24 |
| Serial No | Course Title | Subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AOS 3101 | The Truth about Nestorianism and Syrian Churches | 1.5 |
| 2 | AOS 3102 | Renewal of Creation in the Perspectives of Narsai | 1.5 |
| 3 | AOS 3103 | Theological Anthropology: Early Syriac Patristic Reflections | 1.5 |
| 4 | AOS 3104 | Development of Anaphoras through the Centuries | 1.5 |
| 5 | AOS 3105 | Anaphoras of Mar Theodore and Mar Nestorius | 1.5 |
| 6 | AOS3106 | Mariology in Syriac Perspective (Both East Syriac and West Syriac) | 1.5 |
| 7 | AOS 3107 | Unity of Christian Initiation: Historical, Theological and Canonical Dimensions | 1.5 |
| 8 | AOS 3108 | Biblical Preludes of Epiclesis | 1.5 |
| 9 | AOS 3109 | Baptismal Liturgy in the West Syriac Tradition | 1.5 |
| 10 | AOS 3110 | Christology of Bar Ebraya | 1.5 |
| 11 | AOS 3111 | Sacraments of Initiation in ‘Acts of Thomas’ | 1.5 |
| Total | 6 |
| Serial No | Course Title | Subjects | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLS 3151 | Syriac Grammar Basic Level | 15 | |
| 2 | SLS 3152 | Syriac Grammar Advanced Level | 15 | |
| Total | 30 |
| Serial No | Course Title | Subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OAR 3201 | Dissertation | 9 |
| 2 | OAR 3202 | Seminar | 6 |
| Total | 15 |