Program : Program Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : Semester S2 Credits : Credits 1.5 Teacher : Teacher Kaduppil J Aim References Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs
Program : Program Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : Semester S2 Credits : Credits 3 Teacher : Teacher Valiakunnumpurath C. Aim The course aims at giving the students an elementary understanding of Biblical Hebrew, the language of Revelation. The following themes are discussed in this course: Alphabet; special features of Hebrew orthography; transliteration; Vowels; Accent (stress) and syllabification; Gender and Number; morphology of Nouns; Definite article; prepositions; conjunction; Inflection and use of adjectives; Verbal patterns. References C. L. SEOW. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew (Nashville 1991). Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Kandathikudiyil A. Aim The course aims at introducing both secular and religious music to the students. It deals with the historical development of music and the elementary lessons of classical music, the development of music in the history of the Church, its richness, the duties of the choir, the use of musical instruments in liturgical worship, the necessity and obligation of giving proper training in liturgical music and the precautions that are to be taken in liturgical chants. Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Pittapillil F. Aim Aim of the Course is to understand the history and theology of sacraments in general. Scriptural and patristic studies together with the historical and theological implications will give the students a comprehensive vision of the theme. Separate studies on each sacrament will help for theologizing together with the Universal Church and the Malabar Church in particular. References Errol D’Lima and Thomas Paul. Urumpackal. Sacaments in General, (TPI. Bangalore. 2005). Macquarrie. lohn..! Guide to the Sacraments, (SCM. London. 1999). Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Sr. Linta S.H. Aim The course aims at an understanding and analysis of the present reality of Indian women as an affected group. It begins with a brief discussion on the negativities experienced by women and critically examines patriarchy, its value system, institutional manifestations, and its adverse impact on men and women. The alternative vision emerging from a feminist worldview based on the Gospels is presented which highlights participatory approach, caring, sharing, equality and mutuality. The course introduces the student to Christian Feminism which includes feminist theology, hermeneutics, spirituality, ethics and empowerment of women in the society. References Datar. Chhaya. The Struggle Against Violence, Calcutta: Mandira Sen…
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Pennaparambil J. Aim This course is indented to provide a basic knowledge about Islam and its teachings. The course mainly deals with the following themes: pre- Islamic Arabia; Caliphate. Muslim practices. Traditions. Muslim law. Muslim sects. Festivals. Islam in India, and woman in Islam. Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S2 Credits : 3 Teacher : Muriyankavunkal D. Aim The course focuses at the outset on the “Theology of Preaching”, especially against the background of the vision of II Vatican Council Documents. Then the qualities of a homilist, the characteristics of good homilies and the structure of a homily are treated in detail. General practical tips as regards the preparation of the homilies, mastery over the matter to be preached, style of presentation on the altar and on other pulpits and the ways of evaluating homilies are also discussed. References Waznak. R. P. An Introduction to the Homily (Minnesota. 1998). Friedl. F.P. & Macauley. ed.. Homilies Alive (Connecticut. 1994). Mankuzhikaiy. M ..Pravachaka dharmam.…
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S2 Credits : 2 Teacher : Prof. Dr. Vadakkel Thomas Aim The purpose of the course is to enable the students to have a healthy relationship between reason and faith. The study of the encyclical Fides et Ratio of Pope John Paul II will give the awareness that though both reason and faith follows its own path, they agree each other for giving meaning to their respective contents and that a separation between them will lead to mutual loss. After presenting the historical, philosophical and theological background and the general structure of the encyclical, we concentrate on the important themes like the revelation of god’s wisdom, the relationship between faith and reason, the…
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S2 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Dr Madathisseril Sebastian Aim The proposed course aims to impart a coherent picture about the value and meaning of the natural world. To achieve this end, at first, an exploration from a mythical (pre-scientific) view of the nature to the present-day understandings of the origin of the universe is undertaken. Then, a detailed analysis of Aristotelian and Newtonian cosmologies is done. A thorough philosophical investigation and analysis of the notions such as space, time, matter, motion, and energy etc. are done in detail. In short, the course entitled Philosophyof Nature functionsas a preparatory course to Anthropology and Metaphysics. References Frank Thilly, A History of Philosophy, SBW Publishers, New Delhi, 2005. Wallace,…
Program : Licentiate in Eastern Canon Law Semester : S2 Credits : 3 Teacher : MANGALATHIL George/ KADUPPIL Roy Joseph Contents Pronunciation, grammar (basic and advanced levels), explaining Italian texts. Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs