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OSS 804 Syro-Malabar Matrimony

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Maniyattu P. Aim This course deals with the East Syrian concept of sacraments as ‘raze’; Sacraments are seen as the work of God. The first part of the studyon the marriage is on the East Syrian rite of marriage. The rites preceding the betrothal, the celebration of betrothal, the celebration of the wedding and the rites subsequent to the celebration of marriage are analyzed in this part. The second part deals with the specific elements in the Syro-Malabar Taksa of marriage. The course also gives a summary of the East Syrian theology of marriage References Fahey. M. A.. “Sacraments in the Eastern Churches”, in P.E.…

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OSS 802 Syro-Malabar Qurbana: History and Structure

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 4.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Maniyattu P. Aim This course has two important parts. The first part deals with the history of the Qurbana of St. Thomas Christians before and after PortuguesePeriod and also with the restoration of Syro-Malabar Qurbana. The second part of the course consists of the study of the structure of the Qurbana. It deals also with the liturgical space in the East Syrian Tradition and the liturgical details of the seven important parts of SM Qurbana. References Vcllian. J.. Qurbana Oru Padanam. (Mal.) OIRSI. Kottayam 1980. Mannooramparampil. T., Syro-Malabar Qurbanayude Charitra Paschattalam (Mai.). OIRSI. Kottayam 1986. Mannooramparampil. T. Syro-Malabar Qurbana OruPadanam (Mai.). 2 Vols.. OIRSI. Kottayam…

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OSS 801 Sacraments of Initiation

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Karintholil T. Aim This course makes a historical, theological, pastoral, and administrative survey of integrated system of the initiation rites of the sacraments of baptism, chrismation, and Eucharist. The main themes discusses in the course are the following: Importance of initiation rites in Christian life. Integrity of the sacraments of Initiation: Baptismal regeneration, charismatic fortification, and Eucharistic nourishment; Development of baptismal fonts and their symbolism; Adult and child initiation; East Syrian and Syro-Malabar usages today; Baptismal adaptations; Structure of initiation in different Churches; Chrismation: Origin of Chrism. Muron. or Say th. East Syrian and Syro-Malabar Sayth Consecration; Eucharist: Integrity. OT and NT Prefigurations. Early Church…

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CLS 711 Hierarchy

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Mangalathil G. Aim This course is to familiarize the students Hierarchy on the basis of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches and the particular law of the Syro-Malabar Church. The following themes are discussed in this course: Sui iuris Churches (Title ii. cc. 29-38). The supreme authority of the Church (Title iii cc 43-54). The Patriarchal Churches (Title iv. cc 55-150). The Major Archiepiscopal Churches (Title v cc. 151-154). The Metropolitan Churches and other sui iuris Churches (Title vi cc 155-176). Eparches and Bishops (Title vii. cc 177-310) Exarchies and exarchs, assemblies of hierarchs of several churches sui iuris (Title viii. cc 311-322).…

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MTS 704 Theology of Sexuality

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Kanniyakonil S. Aim The aim of this course is to introduce the history and developments of human sexuality in the Catholic tradition; and to address specific topics related to the discipline as a whole. The important themes discussed in the course are the following: Multidisciplinary Nature of the study of Human sexuality; theology of human sexuality; Catholic view on Sexual Issues; Chastity, celibacy, virginity and sexuality; Sex Education. References The Pontifical Council for the Family. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family, December 8. 1995. Cardinal Hummes. On Priestly Celibacy: Christ’s Precious Gift to His Church (Vatican City. 2007).…

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STS 608 Christology

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 4.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Karukakalam Thomas Aim The purpose of the Course is to study, understand and live the person and the mystery of Jesus Christ from biblical, theological, dogmatic and pastoral perspectives. The course introduces to the students the different Christologies in the New Testament, the Christological teachings of the Fathers of the Church and the first Ecumenical Councils of the Church and the medieval, modem and contemporary approaches to Christology. The course also deals with different Christological mysteries like the preexistence of Jesus, the incarnation of Jesus and the uniqueness of Jesus. References Kasper. W.. Jesus the Christ, New York. 1976 O’ Collins. G. Christology: A Biblical,…

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SSS 511 Acts of the Apostles and Introduction to Pauline Letters

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Thomas Vadakkel Aim This course on the second volume of Luke aims at familiarising the students with the life of the early Church. This course includes the discussion on the book of the Acts of the Apostles as the fulfilment of Acts 1.8; ecclesiology of the Acts; Pentecost; apostolic kerygma; life style of the early Christian community; role of St Peter in the early Church; council of Jerusalem; St Paul, the apostle of the gentiles; his missionary journeys. References Haenchen. E.. The Acts of the Apostles. A Commentary (Philadelphia- Oxford 1971). Fitzmyer. J. A.. The Acts of the Apostles (New York 1998). John Chrysostom. Homiliae…

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SSS 508 Gospel of Mathew

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3 Credits : 03 Teacher : Rev. Fr. G. Kokkatt Aim The aim of this course is to introduce the gospel of Mathew. Once the course is over, each student is supposed to interpret the Gospel in its theological and pastoral context. The introductory lessons discuss matters related to the name, authorship, date. etc. of the Gospel of Matthew. A discussion of the structure of the book is done and a working structure is proposed. Then the whole book is exegetically analysed, from within the working structure. Throughout the course, a synoptic approach is followed. The passion narratives and the Resurrection appearances are discussed in the context of all the four Gospels. References…

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SSS 504 Major and Minor Prophetic Literature

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3, S4, S5 Credits : 07 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Cyriac Valiyakunnumpurathe Aim Biblical Prophets: Non Literary Prophets The course aims at introducing the students of theology into the world of OT Prophets. Besides giving information about the features of OT prophecy, and the life, background, and theology of the Major and MinorProphets of Israel, the students are prepared through the analysis of certain prophetic texts to imbibe the spirit of Prophets so that they might meaningfully and prophetically dialogue with man and society. The following themes are discussed in this course: Prophecy in Ancient Near East and Prophecy in Israel; Basic texts for prophet and prophecy: Dent 18.15-22 (Ex 20.18-21); Num 11.10-30;…

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SSS 503 Historical Books

Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S3, S4 Credits : 03 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Cyriac Valiyakunnumpurathe Aim We will concentrate on the historical books proper - Joshua. Judges. 1& 2 Samuel. 1 & 2 Kings - even though there are 21 books in the section of the historical books of the OT. We will also see in brief the ‘Deuteronomistic History’ and its content and message. Analysing the historical, political, social and geographical backgrounds of the books we will try to see the basic features of these books. Basing on the God-human relationship which is the the sum total of God’s revelation in OT we will go through the booksand study the important personalities appearing in the books…

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