Prof. Scaria Kanniyakonil

Head of the Department of Theology

Area of Specialization: Moral Theology

Contact : +91 9446714468, skanniyakonil@gmail.com

EDUCATION SUMMARY
  • Bachelor B A (Philosophy Kerala University (1988)
  • BPh (Paurastya Vidyapitham 1988)
  • BTh (Paurastya Vidyapitham 1992)
  • Licentiate Moral Theology (KU Leuven, Belgium 1998)
  • Doctorate Moral Theology (KU Leuven, Belgium, 2002)
TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS Paurastya Vidyapitham, Kottayam, India from May 2003 onwards,
  • Theology of Marriage,
  • Morality of Sexuality,
  • Biomedical Ethics,
  • Environmental Ethics,
  • Justice and Truthfulness
VISITING FACULTY
  • Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum, India (2007)
  • Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth, India (2007)
  • Marthoma Vidya Nikethan, Changanacherry, India (2004 onwards)
  • Missionary Orientation Centre, Manganam, Kottayam, India (2003 onwards)
  • Cana, Institute of Marriage and Family Studies, Thuruthy, India (2002 onwards)
  • Danahalya, Punnapra; Alleppey, India (2004 onwards)
PASTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
  • Assistant Parish Priest at St. Mary's Church, Athirampuzha, Kerala, India ( 1992-1994)
  • Secretary to the Archbishop at Archbishops House, Changancherry, Kerala, India (1994-1996)
  • Vice- Rector at Thomas Minor Seminary, Thuruthy, Changanacherry, Kerala, India (2002-2006)
  • Vicar , Holy Family Church Payattupakka (2003-2005)
  • Vice-Rector St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary Vadavathoor (2012)
  • Head of the Department of Theology Paurastya Vidyapitham (2012)
  • Secretary, Association of Moral Theologians of India (2010-2014)
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS:
1. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Towards an Ethical Paradigm of Charity with Proportionality: A Moral Theological and Bioethical Appraisal of Living Organ Donation and Transplantation (Leuven: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 2002).
2. Scaria Kanniyakonil (ed.), Ethical Perspectives of the Eastern Churches (Changnacherry: HIRS, 2004).
3. Scaria Kanniyakonil (ed.)., Bioethical Issues and the Family (Thuruthy: Cana Publications, 2005)
4. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Living Organ Donation and Transplantation (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2005)
5. Scaria Kanniyakonil, The Fundamentals of Bioethics: Legal Perspectives and Ethical Approaches (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2007).
6. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Manushya Jeevan Christhava Vikshanathil: Catholika Jaiva Dharmikatha (Changanacherry: Jeevan Jyothi Prolife Cell, 2007).
7. Scaria Kanniyakonil (co-editor), Dharmikadeivasasthram (Fundamental Moral Theology) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2008).
8. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Laingikatha Arthavum Sathyavum : Katholika Dharmika Veekshanam ( Kottayam: OIRSI, 2009).
9. Scaria Kanniyakonil (ed.), Vivaham: Dharmika Deivasasthra Vichinthanangal(Kottayam: ORSI, 2010).
10. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Sabhayude Samuhika Probodhanam: Kerala Paschathalathil (Social Teachings of the Church) (Kottayam: ORSI, 2011)
11. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Wait For God’s Call: Catholic Perspective on Euthanasia (Kottayam: ORSI, 2011).
12. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Jeeventte Dharmikatha Second Edition, (Kottayam: ORSI, 2011)
13. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Chritriamprethulpathanam (Artificial Reproduction) (Kottayam: ORSI, 2012).
14. Scaria Kanniyakonil, KaumaraLingika Vidyabhyasam: Christava Vzhhiyilude (Christian Sex Education) (Kottayam: ORSI, 2013).
15. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Lingika Vidyabhyasam: MulyadhishtithaDarsanan [Sexual Education: Value Based Approach] (Kottayam: ORSI, 2013).
16. Scaria kanniyakonil, AvayavaDhanam Seekaranam [Organ Donation and Transplantation] (Media village, Changanacherry, 2013)
ARTICLES:
1. Scaria Kanniyakonil, "An Ethical Appraisal on Commercialisation of Human Organs," Kudumba Jyothis Journal 18/3 (1999) 8-10, 21.
2. Scaria Kanniyakonil, "The Ethical Perspectives of the Eastern Churches," Christian Orient-A Journal of Eastern Churches Creative Theological Thinking 21/3 (2000)103-115.
3. Scaria Kanniyakonil, "The Moral Foundations of Thomas Christians in India Re­visited," Paul Koachappilly (ed.), The Folly of the Cross (Bangaloore: Dharmaram Publications, 2000) 202-227.
4. Scaria Kanniyakonil, "In search of 'An Adequate Ethical Approach' Towards the Liberation of Women in India," Indian Missiological Journal (September, 2001)
5. Scaria Kanniyakonil, "Commercelization of Human Organs," Deepanalam Weekly, 36/2 (2003) 9, 13.
6. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Moral Formation in the Parish,” in Kadayanickadu St. Mary’s Church Platinum Jubilee Souvenir (Kadayanickadu: 2003) 37-43.
7. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Moral View of Pope John Paul II,” Kathiroli XLII/11 (2003) 3-13
8. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Morality of Abortion- Part 1,” Sathydarsanamala March 14, 2004, pp 3-4
9. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Morality of Abortion- Part 2,” Sathydarsanamala March 28, 2004, pp3-4.
10. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Editorial: Bioethics and the Identity of the Family,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 2/1 (2004) 5-7.
11. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Editorial,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 2/2 (2004) 3-5.
12. Scaria Kanniyakonil, "An Ethical Appraisal of Living Organ Donation and Transplantation," Indian Journal of Family Studies 2/2 (2004) 118-138.
13. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Part I: Morality of Assisted Reproduction," Kudumba Jyothis Journal 24/278(2005) 19-21.
14. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Part II: Morality of Assisted Reproduction, " Kudumba Jyothis Journal 24/279(2005) 12- 14.
15. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Morality of Prenatal Diagnosis" Kudumba Jyothis Journal 24/282 (2005) 28.
16. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Part 1: Catholic view on Cloning,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal
17 Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Part II: Catholic view on Cloning,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal
18. Scaria Kanniyakonil, The principle of Double Effect and its Relevance in bioethics,” Malabar Theological Review 1 (2006) 19-36
19. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Legal perspectives of Euthanasia: Moral Evaluation,” Karunikan 3 (2006)
20. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Human body: Eastern Christian Concept,” Urha- The Way: A Journal of Theology 1 (2006) 50-72
21. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The principle of Totality: the concept and Relevance in bioethics,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 4/2 (2006) 70-108
22 Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Organ Donation and Transplantation,’ Baiju Julian and Hormis Mynatty (eds.) Catholic Contributions to bioethics (Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2007) 71-95
23. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Theological Reflections on Children,” Karunikan, 2009
24. Scaria Kanniyakonil , “Dignity of the Person,” Sathydarsanamala (January 2009) p. 14
25. Scaria Kanniyakonil, The Relevance of Natural Moral Law in Biomedical Ethics, National Symposium on Natural Moral Law, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 3-6 December, 2007.
26. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Moral Appraisal of Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia : The Catholic Perspective,” Indian Journal of Family Studies7 (2009) 72-85
27 Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Sex in Marital Life, Aikayadeepam 40 (2009) 20-22
28. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Responsible Parenthood,” Amallophatha 24 (2009) 8-10
29. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Sexual Integration in Celibacy,” Roopeekarana Bhashyam 1 (2010) 54-59
30. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Genetics and its Risks Deepika 3-3-2010, p. 6
31. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Genetics Enhancement , Deepika 4-2010, p. 6
32. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Sexual Integration in Celibacy,” Roopeekarana Bhashyam 1 (2010)
33. Scaria kanniyakonil. Artificial Reproduction and the New law, Deepika, July 2010
34. Scaria Kanniyakoinl, Catholic Documents on Human Life, Thalent, October 2010 (November) 14-16.
35. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Deyavatham, Sathydarsanamala,March, 14, 2011, p.1
36. Scaria Kanniyakoinl, “Indian Bioethical laws,” Dhyana 11 (2011) 148-167
37. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Vadavathoor Seminary Golden Jubilee,” L'Osservatore Romano Malayalam 4/45 (2012) VIII.
38. Scaria Kanniyakonil, ‘Killing of the Innocent,” Malayalam, Sathydarsanamala December 28, 2012, p. 8.
39. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Donation of Organ,” Malayalam Katholika Shaba, November 2012, p. 9.
40 Scaria Kanniyakonil , “Market Economy and Health Care System in India: A Moral Appraisal,” Thomas Srampickal (ed.), The Corporate World: Governace, Ethical Issues, pastoral Challenges (Thrissur: Marymatha Publications , 2012) 131-142.
41 Scaria Kanniyakoinl, “Ownership of the Human Body,” Jeevadhara XLII (2012) 451-461
42. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Human Dignity and Moral Norms in Gaudium et Spes,” Colloquium, St. Joseph's Pontifical Institute at Carmelgiri Campus On 12 December 2012, pp 1-4.
43. Scaria Kanniyakonil, ‘Integration of law and Virtues in Indian Bioethics,” Shaji George Kochuthara, Moral Theology in India Today : DVK Nation workshop on Moral Theology (Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2013) 627-648
44 Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Moral and Bioethical Challenges in the Family,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 13/1 (2013) 26-37.
45 Scaria Kanniyakoinl, “Ethical Appraisal of Genetical Research,” Eastern Journal of Dialogue and Culture 6/1 (2013) 79-93.
46 Scaria Kanniyakonil, Abortion and Sickness,” Malayalam, Renewal Voice, January 2013, p. 16-17.
47. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “A Moral Theological Appraisal of Human Life in Vatican II,” in “Revisiting Vatican II: 50 Years of Renewal,” International Seminar at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram Bangalore from 31 January to 3 February 2013.
48. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Human Dignity and Moral Norms in Gaudium et Spes,” The Living word 119/1 (2013)15-19.
49. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Year of Faith and Human Life ,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 14/2 (2013) 33-42.
50. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Genetic Medicines in India: Blessing or Curse? Asian Horizon7/4 (2013) 720-734
SEMINARS ATTENDED (NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL)
1. Placid Symposium on the Ethical Perspectives of the Eastern Churches, June 21, 2003, Marthoma Vidyanikethan Changanacherry, Kerala, India.
2. Fifth international Symposium on Bioethical issues and the identity of the Family, January 23 –24, Cana, Thuruthy, Changancherry, Kerala, India.
3. Meeting world Moral Theologians Association, Trento (Rome) July 23-28. 2011
4. Moral Theology in India Today : DVK Nation workshop on Moral Theology Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram Bangalore from 12-15, July 2012
5. Association of the Moral Theologians of India : Annual meeting, gopalpur on Sea, Orissa, October , 25-27, 2013.
6. “Revisiting Vatican II: 50 Years of Renewal,” International Seminar at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram Bangalore from 31 January to 3 February 2013.
7. International Seminar: Bounds of Ethics, January 6-9, 2014, Christ College Bangalore
8. National Seminar on Gender Justice in the Church and Society , 17-20 July 2014, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram Bangalore.
AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Moral Development,
  • Marriage and Family,
  • Bio-ethics,
  • Sexual Morality,
  • Psychology and Morality