SSS 509 Gospel of Luke
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Andrews Mekkattukunnel Aim References Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs
OBS 105 Symbolic Logic
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Dr Kuttikadan John Lindo Aim Notion, nature and characteristics of Symbolic logic are discussed at the outset, after treating its history of development. Various truth-functions are introduced as the preparation for the determination of the validity of arguments through truth-table construction. Formal proof of validity is also studied with the rules of inference and replacements. Propositional logic presents also the various forms of statements like tautology, contradiction and contingency. This course focuses also on Predicate Logic with quantification rules. Symbolization of ordinary statements and arguments is introduced with a view to the determination of the validity of arguments in general. References Lee, H.N., Symbolic Logic (1962) Howson,…
OBS 109 Philosophy of Religion
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Dr Madathisseril John Anoop Aim The purpose of this course is to have a critical or rational analysis of religion. After clarifying the nature, scope and methodology of the philosophy of religion, the concepts of reason, faith, revelation and religion are analyzed. We discuss the different theories of the origin of religion which is followed by a brief historical survey of the different world religions. We also concentrate on issues like religious belief, idea of God, religious experience, plurality of religions etc. References Charlesworth, M. J., Philosophy of religion: The Historical Approaches, London, 1972. Craig, W. L. (ed.), Philosophy of Religion: A Reader and Guide, New Jersey,…
OBS 113 A Philosophy of (Scientific) Cosmology
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S4 Credits : 4 Teacher : Dr Joseph Mathew Angadiyil Aim Philosophy of Cosmology investigates the origin and evolution of Universe from scientific as well as philosophical perspectives. The issues on the theory of Big Bang and other related theories are discussed in detail to the In the Scientific aspects of Cosmology, the students are given the opportunity to learn the lessons of The Big Bang Theory, Origin and Evolution of Stars, Supernova, Black Holes, Origin of Solar System, Fundamental Constants of nature and the Four Basic forces. Moreover, it deals with the contemporary cosmology consisting of Higgs Bosons, Grand unified theory and the principles of cosmology that focus on Quantity, Change, Space and Time.…
OAS 194 Philosophy of Informatics
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S4 Credits : 2 Teacher : Miss Bincy Manoj Aim The objective of this course is to introduce the philosophical foundations of informatics along with creating awareness about social issues and concerns of I.T. The course is divided in four modules. The first module gives a general introduction towards the term ‘informatics’ and other key concepts. The method of informatics is dealt with in the second module where a detailed study of cognitive processes, cognitive styles, information processing tools like flow charts, decision trees, logical gates, algorithms etc. are discussed. Module three gives the detailed account of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its components, characteristics, development, application etc. and also a philosophical reflection towards AI.…
STS 607 Triune God
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Kochuparambil V. Aim The aim of the course is to introduce the student of theology to the Christian understanding of the mystery of triune God and help him to know, love and experience the mystery of trinitarian love. The course projects the limitations of human intellect and words and focuses attention on prayer or worship as the primary locus of understanding God. The course, then.discusses the data of revelation from scripture and tradition to offer a genuine understanding of the Trinitarian faith and Trinitarian doctrine of the Church. References Bobrinskoy B.. The Mystery of the Trinity (New York. 1999). Lossky. V.. The Mystical Theology of…
OSS 807 General Church History: Modern and Contemporary
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Kochadampallil M. Aim With the renaissance in the 15th century the modem period in history begins. The Church too had a different shape from that time. Reformation and the missionary enterprises resulted in the break-up of the western Christian world. The Church became world-wide in the industrial age. Beginning from the French revolution there was the separation of the Church from the state. Religious indifferentism and consumerism are the contemporary trends. To have an idea of the global Catholic Church and the role and meaning of the Church in the modem world is the aim of this course. References Jedin. Hubert, ed. History of the…
OSS 803 Syro-Malabar Qurbana: Theology
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Maniyattu P. Aim The important contents of this course are the following: Old Testament Phase of the History of Salvation in Qurbana; Liturgy of Word as the commemoration of the paschal mystery of Christ; Different levels of proclamation in the Liturgy of Word; “Accessus ad Altäre” as the celebration of entry into heaven; Theology of the Qudasa of Addai and Mari: Qudasa as commemoration of the Raza; Different levels of the Commemoration of paschal mystery in SM Qurbana; Qudasa as Qurbana; Eucharstic Qudasa as Qudasa of God and Qudasa of assembly; East Syrian Qurbana as celebration of the vertical and horizontal communion. References Commentaries on…
CLS 714 Clerics, Ecclesiastical Magisterium, Temporal Goods, Penal Laws
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Thalachelloor J. Aim This course is to familiarize the students the ecclesiastical magisterium. temporal goods and penal laws on the basis of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches and the particular law of the Syro-Malabar Church to the students. The following themes are discussed in this course: The teaching function of the Church in general, the ministry of the word of God. preaching of the word of God. catechetical formation, catholic education, schools, especially catholic schools, catholic universities, ecclesiastical universities and faculties, instruments of social communications and specifically books (Title xv cc 595-666). The temporal goods of the church, acquisitions of temporal goods,…
MTS 706 Theological Ethics (Prime Commandments)
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S4 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Vechoor D. Aim This course will convince the students of the vital role and theological relevance of the ten Commandments in our day to day moral life, especially of the first three commandments. It will enlighten the students to appreciate the beauty of the virtue of religion and joy of our faith in the One True God. The course will also highlight the different aberrations, seen in the realm of faith, related to the first three commandments. This course will start with a general understanding of the 10 Commandments, especially of the prime commandments. Then the first three commandments will be analysed in a detailed…