OBS 860 Social Teachings
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 3 Teacher : Palathinkal A. Aim References Faculty of Theology Institute of Philosophy Institute of Eastern Canon Law Courses Programs
OBS 856 Theological Anthropology
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 3 Teacher : Chemmarapally J. Aim The study of Theological Anthropology aims at finding out the meaning of human existence. The course analyses the theme, man as createdin God’s image, in its biblical and patristic perspectives. Theological anthropology should have as its basis the Trinitarian doctrine and the Christological dogma. The course deals with themes such as the original state in which man was created, the state of man after the fall, the consequences of the fall, the economy of Christ in the redemption of man and the eventual deification by the Holy Spirit. The Church is the venue where the two economies function together. Mary is the first human…
OBS 855 Theology of Missions
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 3 Teacher : Thekkekarott J. Aim This course offers the participants a better understanding of the nuanced concept of the mission of the Church in the light of the Vatican II and post-Vatican II documents on mission theology. It is intended to bethe comparative study of the pre-Vatican II mission theology and further developments in the field of mission. It also highlights the missionary call and dynamism of the Syro-Malabar Church especially analyzing the problems in the Indian missions consisting of the three individual Churches. References Vadakkumpadan. Paul. Missionaries of Christ, Shillong. 2006. Karotemprayil. Sebastian (Ed). Following Christ in Mission. Pauline Publications. Mumbai. 1995. Pontifical Missionary Union (Ed). Mission for…
OSS 811 Patrology: Syriac Fathers
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 3 Teacher : Kollamkulam A. Aim The aim of this course is to familiarize Syriac theological literature of Christian antiquity. We deal with the following themes here: (1) Odes of Solomon (2) Erroneous teachings of Bardaisan (3) Acts of Thomas (4) Bible in the Syriac tradition (5) Early Syriac Monasticism: Jacob of Nisibis (6) Aphrahat: 23 Demonstrations (7) Ephrem: His Works. Theology of Imageries. Poetic style. Theology of Baptism and Eucharist (8) Book of Steps (9) School of Antioch: Diodore of Tarsus; Theodore of Mopsuestia: Christology and the method of exegesis; Theodore! of Cyrus: Christology (10) History of the School of Edessa/Nisibis: Narsai: liturgical homilies; Babai the Great: Christology (11)…
OBS 112 Political Philosophy
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S6 Credits : 5 Teacher : Dr. Sankoorikal Martin Francis & Dr Varakath Roy VC Aim The course entitled “Political Philosophy” primarily analyses the nature, structure and functioning of the political society in view of common good. To achieve this end, the course provides a historical and philosophical over view of the development of political philosophy starting from the classical Greek period (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle). Then, it analyses the development of political thought from the inception of Christianity unto the sixteenth century. In addition, a critical analysis of the major political theories and political thinkers of the modern and contemporary period are also undertaken. This is to enable the students to evaluate the…
OBS 110 Philosophy of Human Person
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S6 Credits : 7 Teacher : Dr Neelanirappel Johnson Aim It is an overview on the nature, activities and the destiny of man. It attempts to assess the place of human person in and his relationship to the world. In some respect it also constitutes a metaphysics of man, for it is a probe of the deepest causes and meaning of man. In evaluating different theories the motive is to enhance the students with an openness to truth. It is an attempt to see man as a totality within totality. References J. Z. Young, An Introduction to the study of man, Oxford University Press, 1979. Jose Angel Lombo & Francesco Russo, Philosophical Anthropology;…
OAS 304 Renaissance Philosophy of Kerala
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S6 Credits : 1 Teacher : Prof. Dr Sankoorikal Martin Aim The purpose of this course is to explore the Developments happened during the Renaissance period (Ca -1300 to Ca- 1700). The Course assist the students to critically understand the historical and political reasons which set fire to Renaissance Movement and the overall outcome of the movements. In this course generally we discuss about the history of global renaissance, the European renaissance, renaissance in Catholic Church and above all the Indian Renaissance and Renaissance Movements in Kerala. References Prof Babu Thomas Puzhikunel, Navodhanam (Malayalam) (Renaissance) Vara Art Gallery, 2021 P Baskaranunni, Keralam Irupatham Nuttandinte Arambhathil (Malayalam) (Kerala in the Beginning of 20th Century),…
MTS 702 Justice and Truthfulness
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 4.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Scaria Kanniyakonil Aim The aim of this course is to introduce justice and truthfulness in the Catholic tradition; and to address specific topics related to the discipline as a whole. We deal with the following themes in this course: Introduction to Justice; Western and Eastern philosophical and theological Concept of Justice; Justice in view of Ownership and Property - modes of acquiring ownership, violation of justice. Restitution for the violation of Justice; The significance of Truthfulness; Justice and Its Application; Charitable Justice. References Thomas. Srampickal & Jogi Chirayil. To Act Justly and Deal Honestly (Thrissur: Marymatha Publications. 2008). Giorgio. Del Vecchio. Justice: A Historical and…
STS 611 Mariology
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 1.5 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Varghese Kochuparambil Aim Aim of the Course is to understand the development of Mariology till Vat II; Fathers of the Church and Marian documents of the Popes. Themes such as Mary in the Bible. The virginity of Mary, before, during and after; Mary’s special place in the plan of salvation; Mary the type of the Church; Immaculate Conception and Assumption will be studied in detail. Marian Devotions and Apparitions are also studied in the class. References Aerthayil. .1.. The Spiritual Heritage of the St. Thomas Christians. Bangalore. 1982. Brown. R. E.. The Churches the Apostles Left Behind. New York. 1984. Congar. Y. M. -J.. Lay…
STS 610 Grace and Pneumatology
Program : Baccalaureate in Theology Semester : S6 Credits : 3 Teacher : Rev. Fr. Dominic Muriyankavunkal Aim The aim of the Course is to familiarize the person of the Holy Spirit and His activity in the work of salvation. It enables to understand His activity in every Christian and in the Church at large. The Course is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the Person of the Holy Spirit, the evolution of the concept both in the Scriptures and in the Sacred Tradition. The second part discusses the concept of sanctifying grace, the activity of the Spirit in a believer. It discusses in detail both God’s initiative and a corresponding response that is to be given…