Kanniyakonil Scaria

St Thomas Apostolic Seminary
P.B. No. 01, Vadavathoor
Kottayam, 686 010

Email Id : skanniyakonil@gmail.com

KANNIYAKONIL Scaria STD

Professor of Moral Theology

Faculty of Theology

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PERSONAL
INFORMATION

Name :

Name

Scaria Kanniyakonil

Address :

Address

St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary
Vadavathoor
Kottayam 686 010
Kerala, India

Email Id :

Email Id

skanniyakonil@gmail.com

Contact No :

Contact No

Ordination Day :

Ordination Day

30 December 1986

Nationality :

Nationality

Indian

Languages :

Languages Known

Status of Life :

Status of Life

Catholic Diocesan Priest of the Syro-Malabar Church, Archeparchy of Changanacherry,
Kerala, India.

EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATION

Educational
Qualifications from
Secular Universities

From Secular Universities

SSLC: Govt High School, Rajakumary. 1976.
Pre-Degree, Private Study At Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
B.A Malayalam (Kerala University, Private), M.A. Malayalam (Kerala University, Private)
M.A. Syriac, M.G. University Centre at Seeri, Kottayam

Minor Seminary
Studies &
Major Seminary
Studies

Minor Seminary Studies & Major Seminary Studies

Bachelor of  Philosophy (1985-1988) from Kerala University (India).
Bachelor of Theology (1989- 1992) from the Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies Kottayam (India).

Educational
Qualifications From
Ecclesial Universities

From Ecclesial Universities

Licentiate in Moral Theology (STL)  (1996-1998) from the KU Leuven (Belgium), 
STD/PhD (1998-2002) from  KU Leuven (Belgium).
MA in Counelling Psychology (2016) from Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi
Research Scholar (IRO-2016)  KU Keuven, Belgium
Research  Scholar (2017), Boston College, MA, USA
Research Scholar (2017), Hastings Center, Garrison, New York, USA.
Research Scholar (2017), The Catholic University Washington DC, USA. 

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Current
Position

Current Position

Rector at St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor, Kottayam
 

Teaching
Experience

Teaching Experience

2003 onwards Visiting Lecturer in
National Centre for Family and Promotion (Thuruthy, Kerala, India),
Missionary Orientation Centre (Manganam, Kerala, India).
Good Shepherd Major Seminary (Kunnoth, Kannur, Kerala, India).
St. Mary’s Malankara Seminary (Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala, India).
St. Thomas Nursing College (Chetipuzha, Kerala, India).
2003-2006 Visiting Lecturer  of Moral Theology at St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary and Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India).
2006-2017 Permanent Lecturer of Moral Theology at  St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary and Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India).
2017 onwards Professor Moral theology at St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary and Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India).

Administrative
Positions

Administrative Positions

Assistant, Catechism Department, Pastoral Orientation Centre, Palarivattom, Kochi (1989 June-1990 September)
Dean Of Studies At St. Ephrem’s Theological College, Satna, M.P (1997-2006) 
Chief Editor, Ephrem’s Theological Journal (1997-2006)
Member, Liturgical Research Centre, Kakkanad (2008-2014)
Secretary, Synodal Commission For Liturgy (2010 April1 -2018 January 31)
Assistant parish priest at St. Mary’s Church, Athirampuzha,  Kerala, India from 1993- 1994,
Secretary to the Archbishop at Archbishops House (Changancherry, Kerala, India) from 1994-1996.
Professor and Vice- Rector at Thomas Minor Seminary (Thuruthy, Changanacherry, Kerala, India) from 2002-2006.
Parish priest Holy Family Church (Payttupaka, Alapuzha, Kerala) from 2003-2005.
 Professor of Moral Theology at St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary and Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India) from 2006.
Secretary to the  Association of the Moral Theologians of India  from  2009-2013.
Prefect of Studies St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary Vadavathoor , 2011
Dean of studies at the Faculty of Theology, Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, India) from 2012- 2015.
Vice-rector of St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary Vadavathoor from  2011-2016.
Vice-President, PVP- Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, India), 2018-2020
Coordinator , MTh  Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, India) 2018-2020
Rector, St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary Vadavathoor (2020 onwards )

Administrative
Service at PVP

Administrative Service at PVP

Pastoral Experience

Pastoral Experience

Recent

BOOKS

  1. Scaria Kanniyakonil, The Truth and Beauty of Human Sexuality – A Catholic Perspective (Bangalore: ATC, 2022)

ARTICLES

  1. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Merging Faith and Moral Life (Malayalam) Kudumba dootha -Thiruvanathapuram 20 February 2022, p. 1,5.
  2. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Prevention and detection of corona virus with vaccine and biochip implants: an ethical evaluation,” Asian Horizons, Special Issue 1 (January 2022)
  3. Scaria Kanniyakonil The Contributions of the Eastern Catholic Churches to the Marriage and Family Life in India (Encyclopedia Christianity in India).
  4. Jeeva Dharmmashastravum Sheethyudhavum, Deepika June 17, 2022, p. 6.

Books

Kanniyakonil, S. (ed.), Ethical Perspectives of the Eastern Churches (Changnacherry: HIRS, 2004).

2. Kanniyakonil, S. (ed.)., Bioethical Issues and the Family (Thuruthy: Cana Publications, 2005).

3. Kanniyakonil, S., Living Organ Donation and Transplantation (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2005).

4. Kanniyakonil, S., The Fundamentals of Bioethics: Legal Perspectives and Ethical Approaches (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2007).

5. Kanniyakonil, S., Manushya Jeevan Christhava Vikshanathil: Catholika Jaiva Dharmikatha (Catholic Perspectives on Bioethical Issues) (Changanacherry: Jeevan Jyothi Prolife Cell, 2007).

6.  Kanniyakonil, S.  (co-editor), Dharmikadeivasasthram (Fundamental Moral Theology) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2008).

7. Kanniyakonil, S., Laingikatha Arthavum Sathyavum: Katholika Dharmika Veekshanam (Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2009).

8.  Kanniyakonil, S. (ed.), Vivaham: Dharmika Deivasasthra Vichinthanangal (Theology of Marriage) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2010).

9. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Sabhayude Samuhika  Probodhanam: Kerala Paschathalathil  (Social Teachings of the Church) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2011).

10. Kanniyakonil, S., Wait For God’s Call: Catholic Perspective on Euthanasia (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2011).

11. Kanniyakonil, S., Jeeventte Dharmikatha  (Bioethical Issues: Catholic View) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2011).

12. Kanniyakonil, S., Chritriamprethulpathanam (Artificial Reproduction) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2012).

13. Kanniyakonil, S., KaumaraLingika Vidyabhyasam: Christava Vzhhiyilude  (Christian Sex Education) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2013).

14. Kanniyakonil, S., Lingika Vidyabhyasam: MulyadhishtithaDarsanan  (Sexual  Education: Value Based Approach) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2013).

15. Kanniyakonil, S., Avayava Dhanam Seekaranam (Organ Donation and Transplantation) (Media village, Changanacherry, 2013).

16. Kanniyakonil, S. & Kottayil, J. (ed), Kaumara Lingika Vidyabhyasam (Sex Education) (Tellicherry: Department of Catechetics Archdiocese of Tellicherry Sandesabhavan, 2014).

17. Kanniyakonil, S., (ed.), New Horizons in Christian Ethics: Reflections from India (Bangalore: ATC Publishers, 2014).

18. Kanniyakonil, S. (ed), The Pastoral Challenges of Marriage and Family- Responses from India (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2015).

19. Kanniyakonil, S., (editor- translation from English to Malayalam), Neethiyum Sathyasanthathayum -Justice and Truthfulness- 7th, 8th  and 10th  commandments (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2015).

20. Kanniyakonil, S & Vechoor, D (eds.), Ecothology: A Contemporary Approach-Malayalam (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2016).

21. Kanniyakonil, S, Bioethical Issues: A Catholic Moral Analysis (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2017).

22. Kanniyakonil, S. (editor), Homosexuality- Christian Moral Perspectives-Malayalam (Kottayam:OIRSI, 2018).

23. Kanniyakonil, S, (ed), Swavargalaighikatha -Oru Samagrapdhanam      (Kanjirapally: Vimala Publishers,  2019).

24. Scaria Kanniyakonil  & Roselin Aravackal (editors), Sthree Mahatham Suriyani Parampariyathi l (Kottyam: OIRSI, 2020)

25.Scaria Kanniyakonil, The Truth and Beauty of Human Sexuality – A Catholic Perspective (Bangalore: ATC, 2022)

Published Articles

1. Kanniyakonil, S., “An Ethical Appraisal on Commercialisation of Human Organs,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal 18/3 (1999) 8-10, 21.

2. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Ethical Perspectives of the Eastern Churches,” Christian Orient- A Journal of Eastern Churches Creative Theological Thinking 21/3 (2000)103-115.

3. Kanniyakonil, S.,”The Moral Foundations of Thomas Christians in India Re­visited,” Koachappilly, P. (ed.), The Folly of the Cross (Bangaloore: Dharmaram Publications, 2000) 202-227.

4. Kanniyakonil, S.,, “In search of An Adequate Ethical Approach’ Towards the Liberation of Women in India,” Indian Missiological Journal (September, 2001).

5. Kanniyakonil, S.,”Commercelization of Human Organs,” Deepanalam Weekly 36/2 (2003) 9, 13.

6. Kanniyakonil, S., “Moral Formation in the Parish,” in Kadayanickadu St. Mary’s Church Platinum Jubilee Souvenir (Kadayanickadu:  2003) 37-43.

7. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Moral View of Pope John Paul II,” Kathiroli XLII/11 (2003) 3-13.

8. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Morality of Abortion- Part 1,” Sathydarsanamala  (March 14, 2004) 3-4.

9. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Morality of Abortion- Part 2,” Sathydarsanamala  (March 28, 2004) 3-4.

10. Kanniyakonil, S., “Editorial: Bioethics and the Identity of the Family,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 2/1 (2004) 5-7.

11. Kanniyakonil, S., “Editorial,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 2/2 (2004) 3-5.

12. Kanniyakonil, S., “An Ethical Appraisal of Living Organ Donation and Transplantation,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 2/2 (2004) 118-138.

13. Kanniyakonil, S., “Part I: Morality of Assisted Reproduction,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal 24/278(2005) 19-21.

14. Kanniyakonil, S., “Part II: Morality of Assisted Reproduction, ” Kudumba Jyothis Journal 24/279(2005) 12- 14.

15. Kanniyakonil, S., “Morality of Prenatal Diagnosis,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal  24/282 (2005) 28.

16. Kanniyakonil, S., “Part 1: Catholic view on Cloning,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal  (November, 2005) 35

17. Kanniyakonil, S., “Part II: Catholic view on Cloning,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal  (January, 2006) 46.

18. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Principle of Double Effect and its Relevance in Bioethics,” Malabar Theological Review 1 (2006) 19-36.

19. Kanniyakonil, S., “Legal perspectives of Euthanasia: Moral Evaluation,” Karunikan 3 (2006)23-27.

20. Kanniyakonil, S., “Human body:  Eastern Christian Concept,” Urha- The Way: A Journal of Theology 1 (2006) 50-72.

21. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Principle of Totality: the concept and  Relevance in bioethics,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 4/2 (2006)  70-108.

22. Kanniyakonil, S., “Organ Donation and Transplantation,’  in Julian, B. & Mynatty, H.  (eds.) Catholic Contributions to bioethics (Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2007) 71-95.

23. Kanniyakonil, S., “Theological Reflections on Children,”  Karunikan 5/11(2008)14-16.

24. Kanniyakonil, S.,“Dignity of the Person,” Sathydarsanamala  (January 2009) 14.

25.  Kanniyakonil, S.,  “The Relevance of Natural Moral Law in Biomedical Ethics,” National Symposium on Natural Moral Law, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 3-6 December, 2007.

26. Kanniyakonil, S., “Moral Appraisal of Physician-Assisted Suicide  and Euthanasia: The Catholic Perspective,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 7 (2009) 72-85.

27. Kanniyakonil, S.,  “Sex in Marital Life, Aikayadeepam  40 (2009)  20-22.

28.  Kanniyakonil, S.,  “Responsible Parenthood,” Amallophatha  24 (2009) 8-10.

29. Kanniyakonil, S., “Sexual Integration in Celibacy,”  Roopeekarana Bhashyam 1 (2010) 54-59  

30. Kanniyakonil, S., “Genetics and its Risks,” Deepika  (Marach 2010) 6.

31. Kanniyakonil, S., Genetics Enhancement , Deepika  (April, 2010) 6.

32. Kanniyakonil, S., “Sexual Integration in Celibacy,”  Roopeekarana Bhashyam 1 (2010).

33. Kanniyakonil, S., “Artificial Reproduction and the New law,”  Deepika  (July 2010).

34. Kanniyakonil, S., “Catholic Documents on Human Life,” Thalent (October 2010) 14-16.

35. Kanniyakonil, S.,, Deyavatham, Sathydarsanamala (March, 14, 2011)1.

36. Kanniyakonil, S., “Indian Bioethical laws,” Dhyana 11 (2011) 148-167

37. Kanniyakonil, S., “Vadavathoor Seminary Golden Jubilee,” L’Osservatore Romano Malayalam 4/45 (2012) VIII.

38. Kanniyakonil, S., ‘Killing of the Innocent,” Malayalam, Sathydarsanamala (December 28, 2012) 8.

39. Kanniyakonil, S., “Donation of Organ,” (Malayalam) Katholika Shaba (November  2012) 9.

40.   Kanniyakonil, S., “Market Economy and Health Care System in India: A Moral Appraisal,” Srampickal, T. (ed.), The Corporate World: Governace, Ethical Issues, pastoral Challenges (Thrissur: Marymatha Publications , 2012) 131-142.

41.  Kanniyakonil, S., “Ownership of the Human Body,” Jeevadhara XLII (2012) 451-461

42. Kanniyakonil, S., “Human Dignity and Moral Norms in Gaudium et Spes,” Colloquium, St. Joseph’s Pontifical Institute at Carmelgiri Campus on 12th  December 2012,  pp 1-4.

43. Kanniyakonil, S., ‘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.  Kanniyakonil, S., “Moral and Bioethical Challenges in the Family,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 13/1 (2013) 26-37.

45. Kanniyakonil, S., “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) 16-17.

47. Kanniyakonil, S., “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. Kanniyakonil, S., “Human Dignity and Moral Norms in Gaudium et Spes,” The Living word 119/1 (2013)15-19.

49. Kanniyakonil, S., “Year of Faith and Human Life ,” Indian Journal of Family Studies  14/2 (2013) 33-42.

50. Kanniyakonil, S., “Genetic Medicines in India: Blessing or Curse?,”  Asian Horizon 7/4 (2013) 720-734.

51. Kanniyakonil, S.,”Infertile Couples in the Bible,” (Malayalam) Bible Bhashyam XLIV/2 (2015) 29-41.

52. Kanniyakonil, S., “Genetics: Problem to Family Relationship?”  (Malayalam)   Mathavum Chinthayum  97/2 (2015) 49-57.

53. Kanniyakonil, S., “A Moral Theological Appraisal of Human Life in Vatican II: Its Influence in the Post-councilor Documents and Reception in the Indian Church,” in Kochuthara, S. (ed.), Revisiting Vatican II 50 Years of Renewal Vol. III  (DVK: Bangalore, 2015).

54. Kanniyakonil, S., “Organ Donation: Moral Perspective,”  (Malayalam) Karunikan 12/8 (2015) 51-53.

55. Kaniyakonil, S, “Resurrection and Moral Imagination”  (Malayalam) Bible Bhashyam XLIVI/1 (2016)45-54.

56. Kaniyakonil, S, “Sex Selective Abortion: A Bioethical Appraisal,” in Kochuthara, S. (ed.), Gender Justice in the Church and Society (DVK: Bangalore, 2016)  205-220.

57.  Kaniyakonil, S, “Environmental Ethics – Terms, History, Ethical Approaches (Malayalam in Kanniyakonil, S & Vechoor, D (eds.), Ecothology: A Contemporary Approach-Malayalam (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2016).

58. Kaniyakonil, S, Ecotheology in the Documents of the Church (Malayalam), in Kanniyakonil, S & Vechoor, D (eds.), Ecothology: A Contemporary Approach-Malayalam (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2016).

59. Kanniyakonil, S, “A Moral Theological Evaluation on Repentance and Guilt,” (Malayalam) Roopikaranabhashyam (January- June, 2017) 54-64.

60. Kanniyakonil, S, “The Concept of Human Life in Amoris Laetitia,” Asian Horizons 11/1 (2017) 75-88.

61. Kanniyakonil, S., “Morality of Contraceptives,”  (Malayalam) Kudumpajothi 26/3 (2017) 20-22

62. Kanniyakoil, S., “New Developments in India Concerning the Policy of Passive Euthanasia,” Developing World Bioethics: DOI:10.1111/dewb.12187: Scaria Kanniyakonil, “New Developments in India Concerning the Policy of Passive Euthanasia,” Developing World Bioethics 18/2 (2018) 190-197.

63. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Karunnya Vadam- Karishtava Dharmikavishakalman,” Sathyadarsanam April 2018 vol 4/3 pp. 4-5

64. Scaria Kanniyakonil, DayaVadam- Kodathi Vidhikalum Niyamngalum, Deepika  April 2 2018, p. 6

65. Scaria Kanniyakonil, DayaVadam- Dharmikavaloganam, Kottayam Lourde Bulletin, April 2018.

66.Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Mercy Killing- A Catholic Moral Analysis,” Marthoma Margam -Eparchy of Shamshabad March-April 2018, vol3/2 pp. 20-22

67. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Daya Vadavum, Satharana Chikilsayum – Dharmika Vidhasahngal, Karunikan 15/05 May (2018)43-45.

68. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Autonomy and the Marketing of Human Organs form Living Donors,” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 82/4 (2018) 245-262.

69.Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Freedom of Conscience: The Objective and Subjective Orientation of Conscience in the Catholic Doctrine,” Jeeva Darshana 5/1 (2018) 29-45.

70. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Indissolubility of Marriage in the Syro-Malabar Church,” Marriage, Families & Spirituality 24/1 (2018)106-120.

71. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Climate Change in Kuttanadu: An East Syriac Eco-theological Response,” Christian OrientXXXIX/3 (2018).151-163

72 Scaria Kanniyakonil, LGBTQQIP2SAA- A Description – (Malalayama)  Mathavum chinthayum 100/1 (2019) 26-35.

73. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Formation of Family through Marriage, (Malayalam), Syro-Malabar Matrimony Network 5/5 (2019)

74. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Embryos: Humans or Material (Malayalam) Keralasabha (March 2020) 4.

75. Scaria Kanniyakonil,  “The Theology of the Dignity of Woman,” in Scaria  Kanniyakonil  & Roselin Aravackal (editors), Sthree Mahatham Suriyani Parampariyathil  (Kottyam: OIRSI, 2020) 13-28.

76 Scaria Kanniyakonil, “ corona virus  and denial of treatment: Certain ethical issues,”  Malayalam Deepika 29 March 2020, p. 6

77 Scaria Kanniyakonil: Homo Sexuality: What Pope has said,” Malayalam,  Deepika 23 October 2020 , p. 4

78  Scaria Kanniyakonil ̈, “ Ethics in Pastoral Ministry,” Asian Horizons 14/ 2 (2020) 307-318

79 Scaria Kanniyakonil, Medical Ethics and Bioethics : Indian Perspective  (Malalayama)  Mathavum chinthayum 100B/2 (2020) 5470.

 80  Scaria Kanniyakonil, Covid 19: Christian Moral Approach,” in Andrews Mekkattukunel (ed) Faith and Life in Quarantine  (Vadavathoor: OIRSI, 2020) 88 93

81 Scaria Kanniyakonil,  “CHALLENGES OF PARENTING AND MORAL FORMATION OF CHILDREN:  A Comparative study of Chavarul and Amoris Laetitia,” in Shaji Kochuthara (ed),  Vocation and Mission of the Family: Reflections on Chavarul and Amoris Laetitia (Bangalore; Dharmaram Publications) 2021pp. 374 – 386.

82   Scaria Kanniyakonil, “A Comparative Study of the Theology of Marriage in the Writings of Augustine and in the East Syrian Tradition,”  in Paul Pulikkan, Mathai Kadavil, and Peter De Mey  (eds), Ongoing Renewal in the Church Reflections from Patristic Tradition, Vatican II, and Pastoral Practice (LEUVEN – PARIS – BRISTOL: PEETERS, 2021) 53-67.

83 Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Responsible Parenthood,” Malayalam,   Karunikan 18/3 (2021)

84. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Catholic View on Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable People – A Moral Appraisal,” Reformative Explorations 6/3 (2020) 47-53.

85. Scaria Kanniyakonil,  Vivaham-Jeeva Vashadham (Big Family) (hnhmlwPo-h-h-k´w) Karunikan 18/9 (2021) 15-17.

86. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Merging Faith and Moral Life (Malayalam) Kudumba dootha -Thiruvanathapuram 20 February 2022, p. 1,5.

87. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Prevention and detection of corona virus with vaccine and biochip implants: an ethical evaluation,” Asian Horizons, Special Issue 1 (January 2022)

88. Scaria Kanniyakonil The Contributions of the Eastern Catholic Churches to the Marriage and Family Life in India (Encyclopedia Christianity in India).

89. JeevaDharmmashastravumSheethyudhavum, Deepika June 17, 2022, p. 6.

INVITED TALKS/ LECTURES GIVEN/CONFERENCES ATTENDED.

1. Presented paper in 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, 2004, Cana, Thuruthy, Changancherry, Kerala, India.

3. Trento (Rome, Italy) July 23-28, 2010: Catholic Theological Ethics -Past, Present and the Future.

4. Presented paper on  “Human Dignity and Moral Norms in Gaudium et Spes,” Colloquium, St. Joseph’s Pontifical Institute at Carmelgiri Campus, Aluva, Kerala  on 12 December 2012,

5. Presented paper on  “A Moral Theological Appraisal of Human Life in Vatican II,”  “Revisiting Vatican II: 50 Years of Renewal,” International Seminar at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram Bangalore from 31 January to 3 February 2013.

6. Presented paper on “Integration of Virtues and Proportionality in Indian Bioethics,” International Seminar: Bounds of Ethics, January 6-9, 2014, Christ College Bangalore

7. Presented paper on  “Ethical Challenges in Organ Donation, National Symposium: Protecting Preserving & Promoting the Gift of Human Life :Emerging Challenges – CCBI,” at St Pious College Mumbai 17-19 October 2014.

8.  Presented paper on “Virtue Ethics and Sexual Attitude of Graduate Students in India, International Seminar:  Doing Catholic Ethics in a Cross Cultural and Interreligious  Asian Context” at  DVK Bangalore, India  from 17-20 July , 2015.

9. Presented paper on  Amoris Laetitia and Indissolubility of Marriage in the Syro Malabar Church of India before and after the Synod of Diamper  in INTAMS symposium  at the Catholic University Leuven, Belgium,  25-27 October 2016.

11. Paper onEthics and the Acquisition of Organs from Living Donors,  IRO Project at Catholic University Leuven, Belgium from 2 October – 27 December, 2016.

12. Presented paper on “Marketing of Human Organs from Living Donors and the Principle of Respect for Autonomy” at  the Hastings Bioethics Canter, Garrison, New York, USA,  April 6th  2017.

12. Presented Paper  “The Freedom of Conscience – the Objective and the Subjective Orientation in the Catholic Doctrine,” at Association of the Moral Theologians of India -Annual Conference on 20th to 22nd October, 2017 at Niveditha, Chungamvely, Aluva, Kerala, India.

13. Paper Presentation.  “Climate Change and the people in Kuttanadu –India: An Ecotheological Response from the Syro-Malabar Church at the Third International Conference of Catholic Theological Ethics in the World (CTEWC) Sarajevo July 26-29, 2018.

14. Paper Presentation: “Access to Clean Water and People in Kuttanadu: An Eco-theological Response from the Syro-Malabar Church,”at Association of the Moral Theologians of India -Annual Conference on 19th to 21st October, 2018 at DVK Bangalore, India.

15. Paper Presentation: “Ethics in Pastoral Ministry,” Association of the Moral Theologians of India -Annual Conference on 18th to 20th October, 2019 at Joe beach Conference Centre Mahabalipuram, Chennai, India.

16. Paper Presentation:  Prevention and Detection of Corona Virus with Biochip Implants: An Ethical Evaluation, Association of the Moral Theologians of India -Annual Conference on 15th October, 2020: Online Zoom Meeting

17: Paper Presentation: Summary of Samaritanus Bonus: On the Care of Persons in the Critical and Terminal Phases of Life, Syro Malabar Commission for doctrine – Theology forum, 7-12-2020; Online google meet.

Doctoral Thesis:

“A Moral Theological and Bioethical Appraisal of Living Organ Donation and Transplantation.”