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

SANKOORIKAL Martin Ph.D.

Teacher of Philosophy


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    Contributions
  • Dissertation

Books Published in Malayalam Language

  1. Naveekaranathinde Adhyalmikatha (Spirituality Of Renewal Movements) (Editor) (Aluva: Mathavum Chinthayum Publications, 2006).
  2. Sankada Rathrikalile Deepakkazhchakal (Bible And Social Dramas) Cochi: Merit Books,  2007).
  3. Sabhacharithra Quiz (Church History Quiz) (Angamaly: Daivakripa Publications, 2 Editions 2006 & 2010)
  4. Alter Christus (Reflections On Priestly Ministry) (New Delhi & Calicut: Media House Publications 3 Editions. 2009 & 2011)
  5. The Complete Catechism Quiz: A Reference Book For Catechism Teachers (Cochi: Wisdom Books, 2010).
  6. Thamarayum Sooryanum (Lotus And The Sun, Biblical Reflections) Aluva: Grey Friars Publications, 2011).
  7. Ecce Homo (Reflections On The Human Face Of Christ And Priests) (New Delhi & Calicut: Media House Publications, 2011).

Articles

  1. “Univocalizing Political Hindutva: A Threat To Indian Secularism”, In Narrating Secularisms: Being Between Identities In A Secularized World. Eds., William Desmond & Dennis Vanden Auweele (Washington Dc: Council For Research In Values And Philosophy, 2017).
  2. “A Critical Appraisal Of Emile Durkheim’s Perspective On Moral Education.” Homo Sapiens. A Travancore Journal Of Philosophy, Vol. No. 3. Issue 1 & 2, January/June, 2020, 36-62.
  3. “The Evolution Of The Modern Moral Order And The Eclipse Of Transcendence: A Taylorian Alternative To Modern Secularity.” Pia Journal Of Philosophy And Religion, Vol. 5, N0. 5, 2021.

Popular Articles in Malayalam Language

  1. Charismatic Prasthanathinte Kuthippum Kithappum: Charithra Padangalude Arthandharasangal (A Historical And Theological Analysis Catholic Charismatic Movement) In Mathavum Chinthayum (Philosophical-Theological Quarterly), 2005.
  2. Bahuswarathayude Avishkarangal (Polyphonic Expressions Against A Unipolar World Order) In Mathavum Chinthayum (Philosophical-Theological Quarterly) (2005)
  3. Bharathathile Chraistava Vidyabyasathinte Charithram (An Analytical And Historical Study Of Christian Educational Institutions In India) In Mathavum Chinthayum (2006) (Philosophical-Theological Quarterly) Pontifical Institute Of Philosophy And Theology, Alwaye, India.
  4. Sabha Pithakanmarude Samoohya Prabodhanangal (Social Teachings Of Early Church Fathers) In Mathavum Chinthayum (2007) (Philosophical-Theological Quarterly) Pontifical Institute Of Philosophy And Theology, Alwaye, India.
  5. Varthamanathinde Vyakulangal: Utharadhunikathakoru Chraistava Vimarsam (Critical Analysis Of Post-Modernism From A Christian Perspective) In Jeevadhara, Philosophical-Theological Bimonthly, 2009
  6. Angamali Kallarakaku Parayanulla Vimochana Samara Charithrangal (A Political Response To The Leftist Hisorians On The Liberation Struggle Of 1957-1959) In Sathya Deepam Weekly In 2009 June.
  7. Missionarymarezhuthiya Bharatheeya Suviseshangal (Contributions Of Christian Missionaries In The Nation Building Of India) In Sathya Deepam Weekly 2011 January.“
  8. Cardinal Newmante Sathyanveshana Pareekshanangal” (Cardinal Newman’s Explorations For Truth) In Kudumba Jyothis Monthly 2011, January.“
  9. Political Hindutva: Vargeeya Apaswarangalude Charithravum Varthamanavum” (A Historical And Critical Account Of Communalist Orientations Of Political Hindutva) In Sathya Deepam, 2017.
  10. “Post-Truth Era”, In Jeevadhara, Philosophical-Theological Bimonthly, 2019.

Doctoral Thesis:

Human Flourishing and Transcendence. Charles Taylor: Between Radical Orthodoxy and Exclusive Secularism

Licentiate Thesis:

PERSONAL
INFORMATION

Name :

Name

Sankoorikal Martin

Address :

Address

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

Email Id :

Email Id

martinfrancis2007@gmail.com

Ordination Day :

Ordination Day

29 December 2007

Nationality :

Nationality

Indian

Languages :

Languages Known

Malayalam (Mother Tongue), English, German

Status of Life :

Status of Life

Catholic Diocesan Priest of the Syro-Malabar Church, Arch Diocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly,
Kerala, India.

EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATION

Educational
Qualifications from
Secular Universities

From Secular Universities

SSLC – State of Kerala– L.F.H.S. Narakal (1997)
Pre-Degree, Second Group, M. G. University, Kerala (1998-2000)
B. A. Philosophy, Calicut University, Kerala (2000-2003)

Minor Seminary
Studies &
Major Seminary
Studies

Minor Seminary Studies & Major Seminary Studies

Sacred Heart Minor Seminary, Thrikkakara
Philosophy – Marymatha Major Seminary, Thrissur
Theology – St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Aluva

Educational
Qualifications From
Ecclesial Universities

From Ecclesial Universities

Ph. D (Philosophy) – Catholic University Of Leuven (Ku Leuven), Belgium (2020)
M. A. In Philosophy, Higher Institute Of Philosophy, Catholic University Of Leuven (Ku Leuven), Belgium (2012)
M. Phil. (Philosophy, Higher Institute Of Philosophy, Catholic University Of Leuven (Ku Leuven), Belgium, 2013)
Masters In Theology – Faculty Of Theology, Catholic University Of Leuven (Ku Leuven), Belgium, 2019

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Current
Position

Current Position

Teacher on Probation of Philosophy in Paurastya Vidyapitham (PVP), Kottayam Since 2020
Animator Of First Year Philosophy

Teaching
Experience

Teaching Experience

Teacher of Philosophy at Paurastya Vidyāpīṭham, Kottayam(2020)
Visiting Faculty in Missionary Orientation Centre, Kottayam (2021-)
Visiting Faculty at Calvary Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Thrissur (2021-)

Administrative
Positions

Administrative Positions

Administrative
Service at PVP

Administrative Service at PVP

Pastoral Experience

Pastoral Experience

Assistant Parish Priest At St. George Basilica Angamaly (2008-2010)
Assistant Parish Priest At St. Thomas Forane Church, Kottackavu, N. Paravur. (2010-2011)