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ALS 052 Biblical Greek

Program : Program Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : Semester S1 Credits : Credits 3 Teacher : Teacher Vadakkel T. Aim The course aims at enabling the students to read the New Testament in the original language and to make them familiar with some of the important theological terms. The following themes are discussed in this course: Alphabet; verb; nouns; adjectives; pronouns; the Lord’s Prayer in Greek. References The Greek New Testament, Nestle - Aland. 27th edition (Stuttgart 1994). R.A. Martin. An Introduction to the New Testament GreeA(Bangalore 1978). Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs

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OBS 866 Liturgy of the Hours

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Kizhakkeveed J. Aim The course aims at introducing the historical and theological formation of “the Liturgy of the Hours”. It includes definition, terminology, relevance and the Eucharistic relation of the Liturgy of the Hours. The following themes are discussed in detail in this course: Origin and development of the Liturgy of the Hours. Constituent parts and Biblical background. Evolution of the East Syriac Liturgy of the Hours and the East Syriac Seasonal set up of the Liturgy of the Hours. References Bradshaw PE. Daily Prayer in the Early Church (London. 1981). Macomber W.F.. “The Chaldean Lectionary System of the Cathedral Church of Kokhe”. Orientalia Christiana Periodica 33…

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OBS 865 Liturgical Year

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Karintholil T. Aim The Course deals with the terms and Concepts of Liturgical Year, the Purpose of Liturgical Time, the Christian Vision of Time and the concept of Sacred Time. It deals also with the Origin of Liturgical Year and Weekly- Yearly - Daily Cycles. The course enquires into the Development of East Syrian Liturgical Year especially of the Syro-Malabar Church. It envisages a detailed Study of the East Syrian Liturgical Seasons namely, the Feasts and Spirit of the Seasons: i) Soovara-Nativity ii) Denha; iii) SaumaRamba- The days of Passion Week; iv) Pascha-Qyamtha; v) Sleeha; vi) Qaitha; vii) Elia-Sleeva-Moose; ix) Qudas E’dtha. In addition, it deals with…

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OBS 862 Eco Theology

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Kanayankal S. Aim This course aims to introduce students on Catholic moral theological approach to environmental issues. We deal with the following themes in this course: Environmental Crisis; Ecological Approaches; Eco- theology - Bible and Ecology. Fathers of the Church. Recent Documents on Environment; Eco Spirituality; Pastoral Programs. References C.P Moule. Man and Nature in the New Testament (Phiadelphia: 1967). Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church; Edmund Marshall. “Jesus and the Environment: How Green is Christianity? Contemporary Theology Ethics 33/4 (1990). Sebastian Brock. “Humanity and the Natural world in the Syriac Tradition..” sobomost 12 (1990) 131-142. Stander. Hendrik F.. Church Fathers on Ecology. Acta patristica…

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OBS 857 Catechesis

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 3 Teacher : Kochuparambil V. Aim The course aims to know about the Eastern Christianity in general and Eastern Catholic Churches in particular. The theology and liturgy of the East has its historical and theological reasons to stand. A historical study of the Eastern Churches will enable the participants understand them closely and cherish the patrimony of their Church. The Decree for the Eastern Catholic Churches Orientalium Ecclesiarum will be studied in detail. References Roberson. Ronald CSP. The Eastern Christian Churches A brief Survey. (OCRome. 1999). Narikulam. Antony. Oriental Churches. (STAR Alwaye. 2007). Koodappuzha. Xavier. Oriental Churches: An Introduction. (OIRSI Kottayam. 1996). Orientalium Ecclesiarum. Vatican II. Faculty of Theology Institute…

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OBS 851 Hermeneutics

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S1 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Vadakkel T. Aim The word Hermeneutics means “the art and science of the interpretation of literature.” In our case. Biblical literature is what we are interpreting. This course will equip the student to approach the Word of God more seriously, scientifically andpastorally. The Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum, the Pontifical Biblical Commission’s Document. Interpretation of the Bible in the Church and the Post Synodal Exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI Verbum Domini are analysed in the class. Basic principles of Catholic Interpretation of the Scripture in the light of the PB C document is studied in detail. References Added to the above Magisterial Documents, few articles from the NJBC…

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SOS 201 Scientific Methodology

Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S1 Credits : 1 Teacher : Dr Joseph Kaduppil Aim An introductory course for initiating the students to scientific research, study and to help them to write scientific papers. Method followed is lecture and assignments. The course includes: Different methods of study and ways to develop a personal strategy and study design; Different steps to prepare a scientific research paper: Finding, narrowing and focusing on a topic of research, discovering and evaluating the sources, ways to fix the right title of the research paper; developing the outline of a research paper; Collecting of materials for the paper: evaluating, grouping and documenting them; The art of writing a research paper: writing an introduction, developing…

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OLR 402 Syriac

Program : Licentiate in Eastern Canon Law Semester : S1, S2 Credits : 6 Teacher : MANIYATTU Pauly Contents Elementary Syriac. alphabet, vowels, pronunciation, morphology, Qusaya and Rukakha., orthographical specialties of vowels, nouns and adjectives, gender and number, case letters, pronouns, declension, verb, active and passive voice, conjugation of verbs, imperative and infinitive moods, particles, objective pronominal suffixes of verb, states of nouns and adjectives , numerals, Syntax, Translations. Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs

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OLR 401 Basic Latin

Program : Licentiate in Eastern Canon Law Semester : S1, S2 Credits : 18 Teacher : KADUPPIL Roy Contents Elementary Latin expressions. Latin pronunciation. Basic grammar. Noun, adjective, (declensions) verb (conjugations) etc. Active voice, Passive voice. Simple Latin sentences. Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs

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OAS 307 Introduction to the Constitution of India

Program : Licentiate in Eastern Canon Law Semester : S1 Credits : 3 Teacher : Adv. Joji Chirayil Contents Development of constitutional law in India; nature of Constitution of India; the concept of equality; fundamental rights and directive principles; writs; system of the judiciary; doctrine separation of powers. Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs

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