PILGRIMS OF HOPE PDF Free Download
1 / 179/179
100%
Jubilee 2025
“We must fan the ame of hope that has been given us,
and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by
looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart
and far-sighted vision.”
Pope Francis
Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the ame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity
and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever. Amen
RUHALAYA
MAJOR SEMINARY
P. B. No. 4, Agar Road
Ujjain City P. O., 456 006, M. P., India
Handbook and Calendar
2024–2025
Telephone Numbers
Rector: 830 403 9972, 790 708 5900
General Procurator: 934 331 9417, 942 129 9703
Philosophate: 9481 748 323 (Vice-Rector)
907 435 0836, 755 800 6281 (Dean)
eologate: 812 934 5055 (Vice-Rector)
984 665 2657 (Dean)
Website: http://www.ruhalayaseminary.org
Email: ruhalaya@gmail.com
ruhalayaphilosophydean@gmail.com
ruhalayatheologydean@gmail.com
Youtube: Ruhavibes
Facebook: Ruhalaya Major Seminary
2Ruhalaya Seminary
CONTENTS
Abbreviations ...................................................... 03
Introduction ........................................................ 04
Administration of the Seminary ......................... 05
Resident Sta ....................................................... 08
College of Philosophy ..........................................13
Teaching Sta ................................................ 14
Directors of Co-Curricular Activities .......... 16
Philosophy Course: Norms and Provisions ..18
Syllabus ..........................................................21
Course Descriptions ......................................30
Course Scheme: 2024-2025 ............................50
Students of the Academic Year ......................54
Order of the Day ............................................72
College of eology .............................................75
Teaching Sta ................................................76
Directors of Co-Curricular Activities .......... 78
eology Course: Norms and Provisions .....79
Syllabus ..........................................................83
Course Descriptions ......................................98
Course Scheme: 2024-2025 ...........................136
Students of the Academic Year .....................141
Order of the Day ...........................................158
Distribution of Students .....................................161
Calendar 2024-2025 ............................................162
Ruhalaya Anthem ................................................175
“e Holy Spirit … will teach you all things” (Jn 14:26).
3
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
ABBREVIATIONS
ABD Eparchy of Adilabad
BJR Eparchy of Bijnor
CDA Eparchy of Chanda
CHY Arch-eparchy of Changanacherry
CST Little Flower Congregation
GKP Eparchy of Gorakhpur
IDK Eparchy of Idukki
JDP Eparchy of Jagdalpur
KDK-PUN Eparchy of Pune-Khadki
KYN Eparchy of Kalyan
MDY Eparchy of Mandya
MSP Missionary Society of St Pius X
MST Missionary Society of St omas the Apostle
OSH e Society of the Oblates of the Sacred Heart
PKD Eparchy of Palakkad
PLA Eparchy of Palai
PSL Eparchy of Parassala
PTA Eparchy of Pathanamthitta
RKT Eparchy of Rajkot
RNP Eparchy of Ramanathapuram
SJC-GUR Eparchy of Gurgaon
SGR Eparchy of Sagar
SNA Eparchy of Satna
TCR Arch-eparchy of Trichur
TKL Eparchy of uckalay
TLY Arch-eparchy of Tellichery
TVM Major Arch-eparchy of Trivandrum (Malankara)
UJN Eparchy of Ujjain
Batch Phone Numbers of the Brothers
I Year Philosophy 747 077 9886
II Year Philosophy 949 739 5195
III Year Philosophy 826 912 7341
4Ruhalaya Seminary
INTRODUCTION
Ruhalaya is the Major Seminary of the Missionary Society of
St omas the Apostle (MST). It is situated in Ujjain, a city of
historical and religious importance in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Ruhalaya Philosophate was started in 1986 and the eologate in
1997. Ruhalaya Philosophy faculty provides three year Philosophy
course and facilitates a secular B.A Degree (English Literature,
Philosophy and Sociology) as regular students of Nirmala College
aliated to Vikram University, Ujjain. Ruhalaya College of eology
is aliated to Paurastya Vidyāpītham, Vadavathoor, Kottayam,
Kerala through the Decree No. 1068/2006/4 of the Congregation
for Catholic Education, Rome, dated 15 September 2006.
e name Ruhalaya is the combination of the Syriac word
Rūha (Holy Spirit) and the Sanskrit word ālaya (house, abode),
meaning Abode of the Holy Spirit, placing the seminary
rightly in its proper ecclesial and cultural milieu. In this House
of the Holy Spirit, the future priests and missionaries are
enlightened, equipped, and formed for the missionary apostolate.
Ruhalaya imparts formation to priesthood, with special emphasis
on human, spiritual, intellectual and missionary training,
rmly rooted in the ecclesial traditions of the Syro-Malabar
Church and fully adapted to the missionary context of India.
Although Ruhalaya is primarily intended for the priestly
formation of the future missionaries of MST, it is open to the
students of all Syro-Malabar eparchies and Archeparchies.
Students of other sui iuris Churches are also admitted.
In the past 38 years, 1093 students completed their philosophy
and in the past 27 years 361 students completed their theology
studies. At present, Ruhalaya has 16 members on the sta and 82
resident students and 2 day Scholars in philosophy and 81 resident
students in theology.
5
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
ADMINISTRATION OF THE SEMINARY
General Governing Body
Director General and the General Council of the Missionary
Society of St omas the Apostle (MST), “form the General
Administration which will exercise their authority over the
Institute through the Formation Secretary appointed by the
Director General from among the General Council.”1 “e
Director General of the MST, elected by the General Assembly of
the MST quinquennially, shall be the Moderator” of the Institute.2
Address: Deepti Bhavan, Melampara, Bharananganam
686578, Kottayam, Kerala, 0482-2-236353.
e Director General
Very Rev. Fr Vincent Kadalikkattilputhenpura
e Members of the General Council
Rev. Fr Joseph ekkekarott
Rev. Fr Ivan Muthanatt
Rev. Fr Joseph Ayyankanal
Rev. Fr Lonappan Arangassery
Treasurer General
Rev. Fr omas Olappurackal
Seminary Administrative Body
Rector: Very Rev. Fr Manoj Parackal
Vice-Rectors
Philosophy Section: Fr Johnson Pullatt
eology Section: Fr Joby Koottumkal
1. Statutes of the Proposed Ruhalaya Institute of eology, 7.1.
2. Statutes …, 7.2, 8.1; Instruction on the Aliation of Institute of Higher
Studies, Art. 8.1, Congregation for the Catholic Education, Rome, 8 Dec.,
2020. Veritatis Gaudium, Norms of Application, art.14, Rome, 29 Jan., 2018.
ADMINISTRATION
6Ruhalaya Seminary
Procurators
General Procurator: Fr Tony Mampilly
Assistant Procurator: Fr Jubil Muricken
Deans of Studies
Philosophy Section: Fr Veenus Karamullil
eology Section: Fr John Kudiyiruppil
Spiritual Directors
Philosophy Section
Fr omas Manjalankal
Fr Joyal Anjilithoppil
Fr Lijo Manikombel
eology Section
Fr Joseph Vedikunnel
Fr Binoy Purayidom
Librarian
Fr Jaison Kulappurath
Academic/Institute Council (eology)
Very Rev. Fr Manoj Parackal (Rector)
Fr John Kudiyiruppil (Director of the Institute)
Fr Tony Mampilly (Bursar)
Elected members
Fr Joby Koottumkal
Bro. Joseph (Alphons) Vazhakkuzha
Father Prefects
I Philosophy : Fr Johnson Pullatt
II Philosophy : Fr Biju Koothottil
III Philosophy : Fr Veenus Karamullil
I eology : Fr Joby Koottumkal
II eology : Fr Justin Vettukallel
III eology : Fr Jaison Kulappurath
IV eology : Fr John Kudiyiruppil
ADMINISTRATION
7
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Ruhalaya Publications
Fr John Kudiyiruppil
Fr Joyal Anjilithoppil
Journal of Sacred Scriptures (Jnanatirtha)
Fr Joby Koottumkal
Ruhavibes
Fr Joby Koottumkal
Fr Johnson Pullatt
Fr Jaison Kulappurath
Fr Biju Koothottil
Ruhalaya Bookstall
Fr Joseph Vedikunnel
Social Apostolate
Fr Joseph Vedikunnel
Fr omas Manjalankal
Financial Council
Ex Ocio Members
Very Rev. Fr Manoj Parackal (Rector)
Fr Joby Koottumkal (Vice Rector, eology)
Fr Johnson Pullatt (Vice Rector, Philosophy)
Fr Tony Mampilly (Procurator)
Fr Jubil Muricken (Asst. Procurator)
Elected Members
Fr Joseph Vedikunnel (eology)
Fr Veenus Karamullil (Philosophy)
ADMINISTRATION
8Ruhalaya Seminary
Fr Anjilithoppil Johnson (Joyal) MST
(M.A., L.S.S.)
953 989 7292
joyalvarghese18@gmail.com
English Literature, Sacred Scripture
Fr Karamullil Sebastian (Veenus) MST
(Ph.D.)
907 435 0836, 755 800 6281
veenuskmll@gmail.com
Systematic Philosophy
Fr Kannany omas MST (Ph.D.)
944 712 2323, 799 918 0844,
tkannany@gmail.com
Systematic Philosophy
Fr Koothottil Biju MST (Ph.D.)
623 809 0285
koothottil@gmail.com
Systematic Philosophy
Fr Koottumkal Joseph (Joby) MST (D..)
812 934 5055
koottumkalj@gmail.com
Missiology
RESIDENT STAFF
RESIDENT STAFF
9
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Fr Kudiyiruppil John MST (D..)
984 655 2657
jokudi@gmail.com
Systematic eology
Fr Manjalankal omas MST (L..)
Mob: 9425379832, 6363466571
tmanjalankal@gmail.com
Catechetics
Fr Manikombel Lijo MST (L..)
960 554 9616
manikomben@gmail.com
Islamic and Arabic Studies
RESIDENT STAFF
Fr Kulappurath Jaison MST (D.Sc.E.O.)
977 830 9251
jaisonmst@gmail.com
Liturgy
Fr Mampilly Tony MST (M.Ed., L..)
Mob: 934 331 9417, 942 129 9703
tonymampilly@gmail.com
Finance, Moral eology
10 Ruhalaya Seminary
Fr Vedikunnel Joseph MST (L.Sc.E.O)
0949 187 5171
jovedikunnel@gmail.com
Pastoral eology, Spiritual eology
Fr Purayidom Jacob (Binoy) MST (L..)
8606818503, 6238978265
binjmst@gmail.com
eology of Religions
RESIDENT STAFF
Fr Pullatt Joseph (Johnson) MST
(L.Ph., M.A., B.Ed)
997 274 8323
jopullatt@gmail.com
Indian Philosophy
Fr Muricken George (Jubil) MST (M.A.)
944 678 4998, 769 299 8244
jubilmjj@gmail.com
Hindi
Fr Parackal Joseph (Manoj) MST
(L.S.S., D..)
830 403 9972, 790 708 5900
manojmst13@gmail.com
Sacred Scripture
Fr Vettukallel Justin MST
(M.M.C., M.B.A., STD)
940 066 7691
jvettukallel@gmail.com
Systematic eology
11
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
ADMISSION AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
e academic life at Ruhalaya Major Seminary lasts seven years:
three years (6 semesters) of philosophy, three years (6 semesters)
of theology and Ministerial year (fourth year theology). Special
courses that will benet future ministry are oered in the
Ministerial year. e Ministerial year can conclude with the
granting of a special certicate.1 Normally, students come for
theology aer a year of missionary training in the eld (Regency).
1. Instruction on the Aliation of Institutes of Higher Studies, Congregation
for Catholic Education, Rome, 8 Dec. 2020, Art. 29.2; VG, 76:2.
SEMINARY PROGRAMME
COLLEGE OF PHILOSOPHY
14 Ruhalaya Seminary
TEACHING STAFF
Fr Anjilithoppil Joyal MST
(M.A., L.S.S)
Greek, English
Fr Adapoor Roby MST (Ph.D.) Psychology
Fr Cherickanampurath Sebastian MST
(Ph.D.)
Indian Philosophy
Mr Choube Pravin (M.A., M.Phil.) Hindi Literature
Fr Indiparambil Jijo James CST (Ph.D.) Social Sciences
Fr Jeevan Mendonsa SJ (Ph.D.) Systematic Philosophy
Fr Kandathinkara George (M.A.) Hindi
Fr Kannany omas (Ph.D.) Systematic Philosophy
Fr Karamullil Veenus (Ph.D.) Systematic Philosophy
Fr Karingadayil Lithosh (MA, B.Ed.) Hindi Literature
Fr Kavungal Devis MST (Ph.D.) Systematic Philosophy
Fr Kollakompil Biju CST (Ph.D.) Indian Philosophy
Fr Kokkadan Joe SDB (Ph.D.) Group Dynamics
Fr Koothottil Biju (Ph.D.) Systematic Philosophy
Fr Madathiparambil Bibin MST
(M.A., MSW)
Social Sciences
Fr Manjalankal omas (L..) Catechetics
Fr Manikombel Lijo (L..) Islamic & Arabic
Studies
PHILOSOPHY
15
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Fr Maprakavil Joby (M.A.) Computer Science
Fr Mudathotty Paul (Ph.D.) Systematic Philosophy
Fr Munjanatt Antony MST (M.Ph.) Indian Philosophy
Fr Mulackal omas (M.A.) Hindi
Fr Muringassery Viju MST (Ph.D.) Psychology
Fr Muthanatt Ivan MST (M.Ph.) Indian Philosophy
Fr Nirappel Antony Joseph (Ph.D.) Psychology
Fr Parackal Manoj MST (.D.) Bible
Fr Parayankuzhiyil omas MST (L.Ph.) Systematic Philosophy
Fr Pulickamandapam Antony MST
(D..)
Indian Philosophy
Fr Pullatt Johnson (M.Ph., B.Ed.) Indian Philosophy
Fr Purayidathil Joy MST (Ph.D.) Psychology
Fr Sankoorickal Martin (Ph.D.) Systematic Philosophy
Fr ekkekarott Joseph MST (D..) Missiology
Fr Vadakeoram Paul MST (Ph.D.) Systematic Philosophy
Fr Vanmelil Vipin (M.A., B.Ed.) English Literature
Fr Vareekkal Manoj (L..) Missiology
Mrs Varsha Joshi (M.A. Sanskrit,
B.Ed.)
Communicative Hindi
Fr Venattumattam Joseph (Ph.D.) Systematic Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY
16 Ruhalaya Seminary
DIRECTORS OF COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Album & Chronicles : Fr Lijo Manikombel
Aorestation : Fr omas Kannany
Computer : Fr Johnson Pullatt
Cultural Activities : Fr Johnson Pullatt, Fr Lijo Manikombel
Fr Veenus Karamullil
Declamation : Fr Veenus Karamullil
Speeches & Adoration
English: Fr Joyal Anjilithoppil (I Yrs)
Fr Biju Koothottil (II Yrs)
Fr Lijo Manikombel (III Yrs)
Hindi: Fr Jubil Muricken (I & III Yrs)
Fr Biju Koothottil (II Yrs)
Mediations : Fr Johnson Pullatt (I Yrs)
Fr Biju Koothottil (II Yrs)
Fr Veenus Karamullil (III Yrs)
Decoration : Fr Jubil Muricken
Film & T.V. : Fr Johnson Pullatt
Garden : Fr Veenus Karamullil
Guests : Fr Johnson Pullatt
Medical Assistance : Fr omas Kannany
Animators & Procurator
Librarian : Fr Veenus Karamullil
RCLA : Fr Lijo Manikombel
Home Herald : Fr Joyal Anjilithoppil
Liturgy & Chapel : Fr omas Manjalankal
Mission Day : Fr Johnson Pullatt
PHILOSOPHY
17
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
PHILOSOPHY
Music : Fr Biju Koothottil
Oce & Website : Fr Lijo Manikombel
Sports & Games : Fr Biju Koothottil
Work &
Vegetable Garden : Fr Jubil Muricken
Live-in-Village Programme : Fr Johnson Pullatt
Social Apostolate &
Mission Animation : Fr omas Manjalankal
Fr Lijo Manikombel
Fr Joyal Anjilithoppil
News Paper Reading : Fr Biju Koothottil (English)
Fr Jubil Muricken (Hindi)
Reading Practice : Fr Lijo Manikombel (English Bible)
Fr Jubil Muricken (Hindi Bible)
Fr Johnson Pullatt (Spiritual Reading)
18 Ruhalaya Seminary
1. e Vision and Mission
Ruhalaya College of Philosophy aims at training young men and
women in the art of thinking clearly and critically in their search for
truth regarding God, oneself, other persons and the world (VG 82). is
envisages, besides an integrative formation on the human, spiritual and
missionary aspects, providing “a solid grounding on the philosophical
heritage that is perennially valid in order to create a solid basis for
theological studies and to pose the necessary premises for the fruitful
encounter between the Church and the world, faith and science, the
Christian faith, spiritual patrimony and contemporary culture” (cf.
Decree of Erection of Ruhalaya).
e formation programme of the MST pays special attention
to forming the students adequately for the missionary and priestly
apostolate and a lifestyle suited to it. is requires thorough training in
philosophy “ensuring cohesion together with exibility, and organicity
together with dynamism” (VG, Foreword). e institute’s philosophy
programme aims to “discern and promote philosophical thinking” (FR
art. 63) so as to aid students in their “search for solutions in the light of
natural reason” (VG art. 81 § 1) perfectly aligned with Church’s “true
evangelical hermeneutic” (VG Foreword).
Intended as an institute at “the diakonia of truth” (FR art. 2),
Ruhalaya guides her students in sketching an answer to the question
of life’s meaning wherein “they may have all the riches of assured
understanding and have knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ
himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge”
(Col 2:3). Seen as “an indispensable help for a deeper understanding of
faith and for communicating the truth of the Gospel to those who do
not yet know it” (FR art. 5), philosophical training prepares students
“to a level of high qualication” (VG art. 3) required to sail through
“the fragmented and oen disintegrated panorama of contemporary
university studies and…the pluralism…of current beliefs and cultural
options” (VG Foreword).
2. Requirements for Admission to Philosophy
e Institute is “open to all who can legally give testimony to leading
PHILOSOPHY COURSE
Norms and Provisions
PHILOSOPHY
19
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
a moral life (VG 31) and to having completed the previous studies
appropriate to enrolling” (VG 32) in the Institute. e students admitted
to the Institute are mostly candidates to priestly ministry. However,
religious and laity can also be admitted by the Director in agreement
with the Institute Council, based on the academic requirements, the
moral conduct and the need of the local church (VG, Ord. art. 26, 31;
Instruction, 3).
e student shall produce an ocial ‘Certicate of Conduct’
(VG 31) issued by the head of the Institution of previous studies or by
the Major Superior in the case of the religious, or by the Ordinary of the
student in the case of diocesan seminarian.
e academic eligibility for admission to the Institute for
Philosophical Studies: successful completion of Pre-Degree, Plus Two or
its equivalent. ey should have also completed three years/equivalent of
minor seminary formation or Novitiate in case of religious. e applicant
must have sucient prociency in English to follow the courses oered.
(VG 32/52).
e Rector admits the eligible candidates, who have qualied
themselves in the entrance examination to the rst year of philosophy.
e entrance exam is conducted for English, Hindi, Spirituality and
Missiology.
Application for admission to Ruhalaya should be submitted
in prescribed application form by March 25 every year, along with
the required certicates and mark sheets of previous studies and a
recommendation letter from the concerned Bishop or Superior.
Any one dismissed from another seminary will not be admitted
to Ruhalaya College of Philosophy.
3. Programme of Studies
Ruhalaya College of Philosophy oers rst cycle three-year philosophy
course equivalent to a Baccalaureate programme spread through six
semesters. Along with this B.Ph. programme, the students are allowed to
secure regular B.A. Degree from Vikram University, Ujjain, with English
Literature as Major, Philosophy as Minor, and Sociology as Elective.
e courses oered are measured in terms of ECTS (European
Credit Transfer System) credits. As a rule, students must obtain 180
ECTS credits to full the requirements of the Bachelor of Philosophy
programme.
PHILOSOPHY
20 Ruhalaya Seminary
PHILOSOPHY
One ECTS credit is equivalent to 25 hours of workload. Each lecture is
of 45 minutes duration or didactic activity. Each credit consists of 15
academic sessions and equal duration of personal work and preparation
for examination. Each credit is given a weightage of 25 marks. As a
rule, there are 18-20 weeks in a semester. First Semester is from June
15 to October 15, and Second Semester from November 1 to March 31.
Semester break is from October 16 to 31, and Christmas holidays are
from December 21 to 27.
e philosophy curriculum includes courses in the history
of philosophy and systematic philosophy both Western and Indian,
educational and experimental psychology, social sciences, languages,
Sacred Scripture, missiology, spirituality, and liturgy. Book review,
seminar, textual studies and research paper are also part of the curriculum.
Besides, additional courses, debates and seminars on relevant topics are
conducted throughout the year.
Students are required to submit an undergraduate thesis towards
the end of their third year. An undergraduate thesis is a research paper of
approximately 20000-25000 words (excluding table of contents, footnote,
and bibliography) in which they combine insights from the Bachelor’s
classes, their reading and the obtained scientic skills of research. e
student selects the theme and the supervisor with the approval of the
Director of Studies. e student has to present the research paper and
defend it.
Students have to appear for a nal comprehensive examination
which covers all basic subjects taught in history of philosophy and
systematic philosophy. e Comprehensive exam consists of two parts:
written and viva voce. Duration of the written examination is four
hours. Viva voce examination is of 45 minutes before a board of three
examiners.
4. Subjects and Credits
e Bachelor of Philosophy (BPh.) programme consists of Obligatory
Basic Subjects (OBS) for 120 credits, Supplementary Obligatory Subjects
(SOS) for 30 credits and Optional Additional Subjects (OAS) for 30
credits. e table given below presents the Courses oered as per three
categories of subjects mentioned above (OBS, SOS & OAS):
21
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
PHILOSOPHY SYLLABUS
Obligatory Basic Subjects (OBS) 120 ECTS credits
Code Course Title Year Credits
OBS 01 Introduction to Philosophy I 2
OBS 02 Ancient Western Philosophy I 4
OBS 03 Formal Logic I 4
OBS 04 Symbolic Logic I 4
OBS 05 Medieval Western Philosophy I 4
OBS 06 Modern Western Philosophy II 4
OBS 07 Metaphysics II 6
OBS 08 Epistemology III 6
OBS 09 Philosophy Religion II 2/6
OBS 10 Philosophy of God III 4/6
OBS 11 Philosophical Anthropology III 4
OBS 12 Political Philosophy III 4
OBS 13 Moral Philosophy I I 2/6
OBS 14 Moral Philosophy II II 4/6
OBS 15 Indian Moral Philosophy I 4
OBS 16 Analytic Philosophy III 2
OBS 17 Phenomenology and Existentialism III 4
OBS 18 Post-Modern Trends in Philosophy III 2
OBS 19 Scientic and Philosophic Cosmology II 4
OBS 20 Philosophy of Nature II 4
OBS 21 Introduction to Indian Philosophy I 2
OBS 22 Classical Indian Philosophy I I 2
OBS 23 Classical Indian Philosophy II II 4
SYLLABUS
PHILOSOPHY
22 Ruhalaya Seminary
OBS 24 Vedanta Philosophy II 2
OBS 25 Modern & Contemporary Indian Phiosophy III 4
OBS 26 Philosophy of Bhagavad Gītā III 2
OBS 27 Cultural Anthropology III 2
OBS 28 Faith and Reason II 2
OBS 29 Subaltern Philosophy III 2
OBS 30 Social Philosophy I,II 4
OBS 31 Comprehensive- Written III 6
OBS 32 Comprehensive- Viva voce III 8
OBS 33 esis / Research Paper III 6
Total 120
Supplementary Obligatory Subjects (SOS) 30 ECTS credits
SOS 01 Philosophy of Education II 2
SOS 02 Psychology I III 2
SOS 03 Psychology II III 2
SOS 04 Textual Study II 2
SOS 05 Preliminary Greek I 2
SOS 06 English Poetry & Drama I 4
SOS 07 English Prose & Fiction II 4
SOS 08 Linguistics & Indian Diasporic Literature III 4
SOS 09 Scientic Methodology I 2
SOS 10 Seminar I (Yoga & Meditation) I 2
SOS 11 Seminar II (Eco-Philosophy) II 2
SOS 12 Book Review I 2
Total 30
Optional Additional Subjects (OAS) Students choose 30 Credits
OAS 01 World Religions I 2
PHILOSOPHY
SYLLABUS
23
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
SYLLABUS
PHILOSOPHY
OAS 02 Literature and Philosophy II 2
OAS 03 Philosophy of Mind III 2
OAS 04 Personality Development I 2
OAS 05 Sexuality and Gender Sensitivity NA 2
OAS 06 Group Dynamics I 2
OAS 07 Digital Awareness & Cyber Security III 2
OAS 08 Entrepreneurship and Development II 2
OAS 09 Introduction to the Bible II 2
OAS 10 Introduction to Liturgy I 2
OAS 11 Missiology II 2
OAS 12 Christian Spirituality & Mysticism I 2
OAS 13 Missionary Spirituality III 2
OAS 14 Islamic Philosophy II 2
OAS 15 Grammar and Communicative Hindi I 2
OAS 16 Hindi Literature I&III 4
OAS 17 Computer Science I&II 2
OAS 18 Personality Development I, II, & III I-III 6
OAS 19 Indian Society: Women Empowerment III 2
OAS 20 Teaching Skills: Research Poster II 2
Total 46
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS
Part I Obligatory Basic Subjects (OBS) 120
Part II Supplementary Obligatory Subjects (SOS) 30
Part III Optional Additional Subjects (OAS) 30
Total 180
PHILOSOPHY
24 Ruhalaya Seminary
5. Attendance of Courses
Regular attendance of classes, as scheduled in the Seminary Calendar,
is obligatory for all the students. e professor, in his evaluation, will
take into account the attendance and class performance of the students.
e Dean of Studies may exempt a student from a Course(s)
based on his/her previous/current university studies and the submission
of an equivalent course work is mandatory.
If a student, for any reason, misses more than one third of the
classes of any prescribed course he/she must compensate for.
6. Examinations
Examinations (written/ viva voce) will be conducted at the end of each
semester for all students and all subjects taught.
As a rule, subjects having more than two credits are evaluated
through written exams. e Dean of Studies may grant exceptions to
the above norms on the mode of examinations by the visiting professors.
In case of grave necessity, a student can get permission from the
Dean to postpone or to anticipate an examination.
A maximum of 25% of the marks allotted for a subject is set
apart for internal assessment in the form of test papers or written
assignments in the class.
e duration of the oral examination for subjects of one credit
will be 7-10 minutes; and for subjects of two or more credits the duration
will be 10-15 minutes. Likewise the duration of the written examination
for subjects of one credit will be one hour; two credits will be two hours
and for subjects of three or more credits will be three hours.
e examination of a course consisting of one credit will be out
of 25 marks; two credits out of 50 marks; three credits out of 75 marks
and four credits out of 100 marks.
Minimum pass mark for every subject is 50%. A student has to
secure 50% of both the internal assessment (30% marks) and the nal
examination (70% marks) separately.
A student who fails to get pass mark in any subject has to repeat
the examination. Usually, supplementary examination is conducted
within a month but not earlier than one week from the concluding date
of the examination. In the event of any student failing for two or more
subjects in the supplementary examinations, the matter will be brought
PHILOSOPHY
25
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
to the attention of their Superiors concerned and the student will be
asked to repeat the year or further decision will be taken in consultation
with them. No student who has passed an examination will be permitted
to repeat it.
e statement of marks are issued to the Bishops/Superiors/
Rectors in due time. e yearly ranks are determined on the basis of the
annual aggregate of marks secured in all examinations and assessments
held in an academic year. Students who fail will occupy lower places in
the rank-list.
e nal average of philosophy course is calculated in the
following manner: 60% is drawn from the total of all six semester exams
and 40% from the total of of Scientic Reserach Paper, Comprehensive
Viva Voce, and Comprehensive Written Exam. e nal rank is
determined solely based on the nal average.
7. Grading System
e results of the examinations will be placed in the following categories:
50-59% : Pass with III class (Probatus)
60-69% : Pass with II class (Bene Probatus)
70-79% : Pass with I class (Cum Laude Probatus)
80-89% : Pass with Distinction (Magna Cum Laude Probatus)
90-100% : High Distinction (Summa Cum Laude Probatus)
8. Promotion
At the end of every academic year, Rector with the consent of the Sta
Council promotes the well-motivated students who full the academic
requirements to the next year. ose who are found unworthy of the
seminary life and priestly ministry are asked to discontinue at any time
of the year.
26 Ruhalaya Seminary
PHILOSOPHY
SYLLABUS
PHILOSOPHY COURSE SCHEME 202425
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OBS 01 Introduction to Philosophy Veenus Karamullil 2
OBS 02 Ancient Western Philosophy Veenus Karamullil 4
OBS 03 Formal Logic omas Kannany 4
OBS 21 Introduction to Indian Philosophy S. Cherickanampurath 2
SOS 06 English Poetry Vipin Vanmelil 2
OAS 15 Grammar & Communicative Hindi Jubil Muricken 2
OAS 12 Christian Spirituality & Mysticism omas Manjalankal 2
OAS 09 Scientic Methodology Lijo Manikombel 2
SOS 12 Book Review Manoj Parackal 2
OAS 06 Group Dynamics Faculty 2
SOS 10 Seminar I (Yoga & Meditation) Faculty 2
First Year Philosophy: First Semester
First Year Philosophy: Second Semester
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OBS 05 Medieval Western Philosophy Biju Koothottil 4
OBS 13 Moral Philosophy I Biju Koothottil 2
OBS 15 Indian Moral Philosophy Ivan Muthanatt 4
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Mrs Varsha Joshi 2
SOS 06 English Drama Joyal Anjilithoppil 2
OBS 22 Classical Indian Philosophy I Johnson Pullatt 2
OAS 10 Introduction to Liturgy omas Manjalankal 2
OAS 01 World Religions Johnson Pullatt 2
OBS 30 Social Philosophy I B. Madathiparambil 2
OBS 04 Symbolic Logic omas Kannany 4
OAS 18 Personality Development Kirit Didi 2
SOS 05 Preliminary Greek Joyal Anjilithoppil 2
27
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
SYLLABUS
PHILOSOPHY
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OAS 09 Introduction to the Bible Manoj Parackal 2
OBS 19 Cosmology omas Kannany 4
OBS 23 Classical Indian Philosophy II Johnson Pullatt 4
OBS 06 Modern Western Philosophy Veenus Karamullil 4
OBS 09 Philosophy of Religion Veenus Karamullil 2
SOS 07 English Fiction Lithosh Karingadayil 2
OBS 20 Philosophy of Nature Veenus Karamullil 4
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Mrs Varsha Joshi 2
SOS 11 Seminar II (Eco-Philosophy) Faculty 2
OAS 18 Personality Development II Kirti Didi 2
Second Year Philosophy: First Semester
Second Year Philosophy: Second Semester
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OBS 30 Social Philosophy II omas Manjalankal 2
OAS 14 Islamic Philosophy Lijo Manikombel 2
SOS 01 Philosophy of Education Johnson Pullatt 2
OAS 02 Literature and Philosophy Martin Sankoorickal 2
OBS 14 Moral Philosophy II Biju Koothottil 4
OBS 07 Metaphysics omas Kannany 6
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Jubil Muricken 2
OBS 24 Vedanta Philosophy S. Cherickanampurath 2
OBS 28 Faith and Reason Veenus Karamullil 2
OAS 11 Missiology Joby Koottumkal 2
SOS 07 English Prose Vipin Vanmelil 2
28 Ruhalaya Seminary
PHILOSOPHY
SYLLABUS
ird Year Philosophy: First Semester
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OBS 08 Epistemology Paul Vadakeoram 6
SOS 08 Linguistics & Indian Diasporic
Literature
Lijo Manikombel 2
OBS 12 Political Philosophy Biju Koothottil 4
OBS 16 Analytic Philosophy J. Venattumattam 2
OAS 17 Computer Science Joby Maprakavil 2
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Pravin Choube 2
OBS 18 Post-Modern Trends in Philosophy omas Kannany 2
OAS 18 Personality Development III Kirti Didi 2
OBS 17 Phenomenology & Existentialism Veenus Karamullil 4
OBS 33 Research Paper Faculty 3
ird Year Philosophy: Second Semester
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OAS 13 Missionary Spirituality Manoj Vareeckal 2
OBS 11 Philosophical Anthropology Davis Kavungal 4
OBS 26 Philosophy of Bhagavad Gītā Sebastian
Cherickanampurath
2
OBS 29 Subaltern Philosophy Ivan Muthanatt 2
SOS 18 Linguistics and Indian Diasporic
Literature
Lijo Manikombel 2
OBS 25 Modern & Contemporary Indian
Philosophy
Johnson Pullatt 4
SOS 02 Psychology I Roby Adapoor 2
SOS 03 Psychology II Joby Nirappel 2
OBS 27 Cultural Anthropology S. Cherickanampurath 2
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Jubil Muricken 2
OBS 10 Philosophy of God Biju Koothottil 4
OBS 33 Research Paper Faculty 3
29
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
PHILOSOPHY
“e formation of future priests, both
diocesan and religious, and lifelong
assiduous care for their personal
sanctication in the ministry and for
the constant updating of their pastoral
commitment is considered by the
Church one of the most demanding and
important tasks for the future of the
evangelization of humanity.”
(Pastores Dabo Vobis, 2)
30 Ruhalaya Seminary
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
OBLIGATORY BASIC COURSES
OBS 01 Introduction to Philosophy (2 Cr)
Veenus Karamullil
is course introduces the students to the world of philosophical
thinking inviting them to give rational explanation to their own lives
as well as to what is happening around them, including the society
and the world they live in. e course advances by mitigating the
misconceptions about philosophy and explaining in detail the nature,
scope, and main branches of philosophy as well as its connection and
complementarity with other sciences. e course also introduces the
fundamental questions in philosophy and its basic concepts, notions
and methods. e students are given a clear picture of the historical
evolution of philosophical thought highlighting the diverse emphases
given during the ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary
philosophy. e course ends by giving some guidelines for developing a
good philosophical attitude.
Bibliography: Jaspers, Karl. Way to Wisdom: An Introduction to
Philosophy. London: Yale University Press, 1967; Rosen, Gideon,
Alex Byrne, Joshua Cohen and Seana Valentine Shirin. e Norton
Introduction to Philosophy. WW Norton & Company, 2015; Sullivan,
Daniel J, An Introduction to Philosophy, e Bruce Publishing Company,
Milwaukee: 1957; Sinha, Jadunath, Introduction to Philosophy, 1971;
Edwards, Paul, Modern Introduction to Philosophy, Free Press, New
York: 1966.
OBS 02 Ancient Western Philosophy (4 Cr)
Veenus Karamullil
is course discusses the rise of Greek Philosophy seeking answers
to perennial problems like one and many, appearance and reality,
permanence and change, experience and reason. It explores the
development of Pre-Socratic philosophy laying the foundation for a
rational way of thinking of truth and reality. Students are then introduced
to the Socratic search for objectivity of truth and knowledge and the
universal validity of moral laws. e course advances by exploring
Plato’s theory of knowledge, doctrine of Ideas, philosophy of Nature,
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
31
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Ethics, Politics, and so on. In the later stage, students embark on a study
of Aristotle who created a comprehensive system of Western Philosophy
encompassing morality and aesthetics, logic and science, politics and
metaphysics. is course will also discuss Epicureanism, Stoicism,
Skepticism and Neo-Platonism.
Bibliography: Barnes, Jonathan, e Presocratic Philosophers, London:
Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1979; Copleston, Frederick, S.J., A History
of Western Philosophy, Vol.I, New York: Doubleday, 1985; Guthrie,
W.K.C., A History of Greek Philosophy Vol. I, London: Cambridge
University Press, 1985; Russell, B. A History of Western Philosophy,
London: Unwin Paperbacks, 1979; illy, Frank, A History of Philosophy,
Allahabad: Central Publishing House, 1987.
OBS 03 Formal Logic (4 Cr)
omas Kannany
e course on formal logic aims at teaching the students the basics about
science of reasoning such as deduction and induction. e course begins
with the notion of logic, distinction between concept-name-term;
denition and division; types of propositions; nature of arguments,
distinction between deduction and induction; categorical syllogisms;
Venn diagram techniques; conditional syllogisms; dilemmas, and
Fallacies - formal and informal. e second part of the course includes
Induction, types and stages of scientic induction, problem of induction,
the scientic method, explanations – scientic and unscientic,
hypothesis-theory-law; analogy; causal connections.
Bibliography: Cohen, Carl, Copi, Irving M., McMahon, Kenneth.
Introduction to Logic. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis, 2016; Watson,
Lori., Hurley, Patrick J. A Concise Introduction to Logic. United States:
Cengage Learning, 2016.
OBS 04 Symbolic Logic (4 Cr)
omas Kannany
In this course of Symbolic logic students are introduced mainly to the
methods of proving the validity of arguments using symbolic logic.
It includes advantages of symbolic logic, logical connectives such as
conjunction, disjunction, negation, implication and equivalence. e
study leads, then, to argument forms and statement forms, Truth table
method and reduction-ad-absurdum method of proving the validity/
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
32 Ruhalaya Seminary
invalidity of arguments and classifying statement forms into tautology,
contradiction, and contingency; Formal proof of validity; Conditional
Proof; and basics of Quantication theory.
Bibliography: Langer, Susanne Katherina Knauth. An Introduction
to Symbolic Logic. Taiwan: Dover Publications, 1967; Copi, Irving M.
Symbolic Logic. United Kingdom: Macmillan, 1965.
OBS 05 Medieval Philosophy (4)
Biju Koothottil
is course helps students conduct a journey through the Christian,
Islamic and Jewish philosophers of medieval time. e course starts with
a survey of the early Fathers of the Church. It makes a detailed study
of the dierent aspects of the philosophy of St Augustine, St Anselm,
St Bonaventure and St omas Aquinas such as the inter-relationship
of faith and reason, epistemology, ethics, anthropology and on the
nature and existence of God. St. omas Aquinas’ ve ways for proving
the existence of God are analyzed in detail. It also sheds light on the
inuence of classical Greek philosophy of Plato and Aristotle on these
Church Fathers. Neo-omistic philosophers such as Duns Scotus and
William of Ockham also form part of this course. It provides knowledge
of the ideas of Islamic philosophers such as Averroes and the early Jewish
philosophers such as Maimonides.
Bibliography: Copleston, Frederick, S.J., A History of Medieval
Philosophy. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1972; Jorden James Nicholas,
Western Philosophy: From Antiquity to the Middle Ages. United
Kingdom: Macmillan, 1987; Kenny, Antony, A Brief History of Western
Philosophy, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 1998; Russell, B. A History of
Western Philosophy, London: Unwin Paperbacks, 1979; illy, Frank, A
History of Philosophy, Allahabad: Central Publishing House, 1987.
OBS 06 Modern Philosophy (4 Cr)
Veenus Karamullil
is course is designed to take students to the relentless search for solid
foundations of knowledge and the resolute turn towards subjectivity
in the modern period. It introduces the dawn of Renaissance and
Enlightenment in Europe that heralded a reformation in culture, art,
philosophy, science and mathematics. e main characteristics of
modern thought such as freedom, originality of thinking and expression,
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
33
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
and shi of emphasis from theology to anthropology are explored in
detail. e course concentrates on a dialogical study of both rationalism
and empiricism, two major philosophical paradigms of modern period.
e Rationalist view of reason as the source of knowledge is explained
through the works of Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz. Countering this
is the empiricist view of knowledge as based on sense experience and
reection explicated in the writings of Locke, Berkeley and Hume.
Students are guided through the Transcendentalism of Kant which
tries to unite rationalism and empiricism. e course then advances
by introducing German idealism represented mainly by Hegel and new
vistas of thought in Karl Marx.
Bibliography: Copleston, Frederick, S.J., A History of Western
Philosophy, Vol.I, New York: Doubleday, 1985; Kenny, Antony, A Brief
History of Western Philosophy, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 1998;
Mayer, Frederick, A History of Modern Philosophy, New Delhi: Eurasia
Publishing House, 1966; Russell, B. A History of Western Philosophy,
London: Unwin Paperbacks, 1979; illy, Frank, A History of Philosophy,
Allahabad: Central Publishing House, 1987.
OBS 07 Metaphysics (6 Cr)
omas Kannany
is course on metaphysics aims to have a deep understanding of the
fundamental why question: why there is something than nothing? It
aims to provide experience of being as the starting point of metaphysics
and analyzes the metaphysical structure and nature of nite beings,
such as essence and existence, substance and accidents, matter and
from and potency and act. e course also includes a detailed study
on the transcendental properties of being: Being is One, True, Good
and Beautiful. A brief history of western metaphysics from the ancient
period to the contemporary time also forms the part of this course.
Bibliography: Feser, Edward. Scholastic Metaphysics: A Contemporary
Introduction. Editiones Scholasticae, 2014; Heidegger, Martin.
Introduction to Metaphysics. London: Yale University Press, 2014; Kin,
Jaegwon & Sosa, Ernest. A Companion to Metaphysics. Cambridge:
Blackwell Publishers Inc, 1995; Van Inwagen, Peter. Metaphysics. Oxford:
Oxford University Press, 1993; Whitehead, A.N. Process and Reality: An
Essay in Cosmology. Free Press, 1978; Sartre, J.P. Being and Nothingness.
Routledge, 2001; Grondin, Jean. Introduction to Metaphysics: From
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
34 Ruhalaya Seminary
Parmenides to Levinas. United States: Columbia University Press, 2012.
OBS 08 Epistemology (6 Cr)
Paul Vadakeoram
is course begins by delineating the meaning and scope of epistemology
in the backlight of various forms of skepticism. e traditional attempts
for a valid ‘theory of knowledge in rationalism and empiricism are
explored. e course advances by examining judgment as a unit of
thought (sensation, simple perceptual judgments, proposition, realist‘s
criticism of judgments, criticism by modern logic and psychology,
the fallacy of hysteron – proteron) and its characteristics (universal,
necessary, analytic- synthetic and constructive; laws of thought:
identity, non- contradiction, excluded-middle, the collective and the
metaphysical importance of the laws of thought; the nature of inference
and its ultimate presupposition). It also explores the problematic of
knowledge in Idealism (Platonic and Kantian), Realism, Neo-Realism,
and Pragmatism. e latter phase of the course concentrates on the
theories of Truth examining also the dierent error theories. Students
are also guided through the dierent theories of knowledge of oneself
and others, and religious knowledge.
Bibliography: ACKERMANN Robert. eories of Knowledge,
Bombay: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 1965; AQUINAS St omas,
Summa Contra Gentiles (I,13), A.C. Pegis, J.F. Anderson, V.J. Bourke
and C.J.O’Neil (trans.), On the Truth of the Catholic Faith, 5 Vols, New
York, 1955-1957; AQUINAS St omas, Summa eologiae, Timothy
McDermott (ed.), Westminster: Christian Classics, 1989; AYER A.J.
e Problem of Knowledge, Penguin Books, 1980; BROWNE M.N. and
S.M. Keeley. Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical inking,
New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1990; CHRISHOLM Roderick. eory of
Knowledge, New Jersey: 1989; EVERSON S. (ed.). Companion to
Ancient ought: Epistemology, Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press, 1990; HAMLYN D. H. e eory of Knowledge, 1970; KANT
Immanuel, Critique of Practical Reason, Lewis White Beck (trans.),
Indianapolis: Library of Liberal Arts, 1956; KANT Immanuel, Critique of
Pure Reason, J.M.D. Meiklejohn (trans.), New York: Prometheus Books,
1990; LLANO Alejandro, Gnoseology, Manila: Sinag-Tala Publishers,
2001; LONERGAN B. Insight: A Study of Human Understanding, San
Francisco: Harper and Row, 1978; MALIEKAL J. D. (ed.). Hermeneutics:
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
35
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Truth and Meaning, Kondadaba: St John’s Regional Seminary, 1994;
MERCIER Jean L., Epistemology and the Problem of Truth, Bangalore:
Asian Trading Corporation, 2000; POPE John Paul II. Fides et Ratio
(Encyclical Letter), Kochi: Kingdom Publications, 1999; POPPER K.
Objective Knowledge, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1972; SANGUINETI
Juan Jose, Logic and Gnoseology, Bangalore: eological Publications
in India, 1988; STEENBERGHEN Fernand. Van. Epistemology,
Louvain, 1970; TRUSTED Jennifer. An Introduction to the Philosophy
of Knowledge, London: Macmillan Education, 1987; WOOZLEY A.D.
eory of Knowledge, Bombay: B.I. Publications, 1982.
OBS 09 Philosophy of Religion (2 Cr)
Veenus Karamullil
e objective of the course is to enable the students to arrive at a deeper
and a critical understanding of Religion in its signicant manifestations.
is understanding, being done from the philosophical perspective, will
address themes such as the purpose and nature of religion, religious
language, religious epistemology, rites, rituals and mysticism. e course
will also discuss the various approaches to study philosophy of religion
– analytic, existential, phenomenological, etc. e views of prominent
philosophers of religion, both Indian and Western, such as William
James, Rudolf Otto, Wittgenstein, Radhakrishnan and Aurobindo will
also be discussed. e course will also consider the views of signicant
thinkers who have critiqued religion such as Marx, Freud and Nietzsche
as well as those of the contemporary period such as Richard Dawkins
and Christopher Hitchens. It is hoped that a discussion of these views
would enable the students to assess and evaluate better the pros and cons
of the phenomenon of Religion.
Bibliography: Mitchell, Basil, ed. 1986. e Philosophy of Religion.
Oxford Readings in Philosophy. Oxford: Oxford University Press; Oppy,
Graham, ed. 2015. e Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy
of Religion. Routledge Handbooks in Philosophy. London: Routledge;
Wainwright, William J., ed. 2005. e Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of
Religion. Oxford Handbooks in Philosophy. Oxford; New York: Oxford
University Press; Young, Julian. 2006. Nietzsche’s Philosophy of Religion.
Cambridge, UK; New York: Cambridge University Press.
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
36 Ruhalaya Seminary
OBS 10 Philosophy of God (4 Cr)
Biju Koothottil
is course aims to dwell on the diverse philosophical perspectives on
the concept of God. It will explore in detail the scholastic and modern
presentation of the diverse arguments for and against the existence of
God. e course will focus on the divine attributes and contemplate on
the modern and post-modern tendencies in God-talk. e students will
also be introduced into the foundational historical approaches to Natural
eology exploring its possibility and nature. In the later phase of the
course perennial philosophical issues such as Free Will and Problem of
Evil will be taken up. e course aims to assist students rationally reect
and convincingly respond to contemporary challenges against theism
and so on.
Bibliography: Bogliolo, Luigi, Rational eology. Bangalore: TPI, 1987;
Elders, Leo, e Philosophical eology of St.omas Aquinas. Leiden:
Brill, 1990; Palmer, Michael, e Question of God: An Introduction and
Sourcebook. London: Routledge, 2001; Manning, Russel Re. ed. e
Oxform Handbook of Natural eology. Oxford: Oxofrd University
Press, 2013.
OBS 11 Philosophical Anthropology (4 Cr)
Davis Kavungal
We live in an anthropocentric world where human person is considered
as the center, summit, and measure of everything. is course reects
over the deepest and perennial questions about human person in his/
her totality about his/her origin, nature, role and destiny in order to
nd meaning of life. e subsequent lectures undertake a philosophical
enquiry into the diverse dimensions of human being: human as a living
being, self-conscious being, cultural being, worker, a language speaking
being, free being, and as one who is in dialectical relation with others
and nature. e philosophical enquiry advances into the body-mind
relationship, and the substantial unity of human being. e course also
analyzes the notion, meaning and goal of self-transcendence. e course
also deals with the ontological, psychological, and dialogical concept of
person and the absolute value of the person.
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
37
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Bibliography: Battista, M. Philosophical Anthropology, Rome: Urbaniana
University Press, 1985; Bogliolo, L. Philosophical Anthropology, Vols. I
& II, Shillong: Sacred Heart eological College, 1984; Chethimattam,
J.B. and T.M. omas, Image of Human being, Bangalore: Dharmaram
Publications, 1974; Macquarrie, J. In search of Human beingity, London:
SCM Press, 1982; Sumner, C. e Philosophy of Human being, 3 vols.,
Addis Ababa: Central Printing Press, 1989.
OBS 12 Political Philosophy (4 Cr)
Biju Koothottil
e course begins with a brief analysis of Greek political thought and
medieval political thought. It is followed by an analytical study on the
social contract theories of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau. e next phase
of the course is devoted to the political thought of Hegel, Green, Marx,
and Gandhi. ere is also a study of the dierent forms of government
like Dictatorship, Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democracy etc.
Bibliography: Wol, Jonathan. An Introduction to Political Philosophy.
United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2023; Philip Pettit, Robert
E. Goodin, omas Pogge. A Companion to Contemporary Political
Philosophy. United Kingdom: Wiley, 2012; Miller, David. Political
Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction. United Kingdom: OUP Oxford,
2003; Strauss, L. Cropsey, J. History of Political Philosophy. Chicago:
University of Chicago Press, 1987. McCelland, J.S. A History of Western
Political ought. London, 1996; Salkevar, Stephen (ed). e Cambridge
Companion to Ancient Greek Political ought. Cambridge University
Press, 2009; Iyer, R.N. The Moral and Political ought of Mahatma
Gandhi. New Delhi, 2000; Kymlicka, W., Contemporary Political
Philosophy: An Introduction 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press,
2002.
OBS 13 Moral Philosophy I (2 Cr)
Biju Koothottil
is is an introductory course that deals with the nature, scope and
relevance of ethics. It also explores the relation of ethics with other
branches of knowledge. e study progresses by explaining the basic
concepts of morality: the notions of good, right, duty, justice and virtue.
Students are guided through the history of the development of human
rights and are introduced to the ethical dilemmas and phenomenology
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
38 Ruhalaya Seminary
of morality. Finally, the course aims to inculcate in the students a mind to
critically and ethically evaluate the socio-political situation of the world.
Bibliography: Skorupski, John, e Routledge Companion to
Ethics. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, 2010; Abelson, Raziel, Ethics
and Metaethics. New York: St Martin’s Press, 1963; Kant, Immanuel,
Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Ethics. Delhi: Orient
Publications, 1987; Harman, Gilbert, Nature of Morality: An Introduction
to Ethics. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1977; Fagothy, Austin, Right and
Reason: Ethics in eory and Practice. London: e C. V. Mosby
Company, 1967; Mcnaughton, David, Moral Vision: An Introduction to
Ethics. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1988.
OBS 14 Moral Philosophy II (4Cr)
Biju Koothottil
is course advances by introducing the types of ethical theories and
examining the ethical theories of Plato, Aristotle and Immanuel Kant
in detail. It also explores the ontological foundations of the moral order,
norms of morality, and natural moral law. e course then helps students
philosophically reect over ethical issues such as euthanasia, suicide,
abortion, violence, terrorism, and so on. e course also sheds light on
the evolution of the value concepts and the natural attempts at morality
highlighting their impact on religion and life.
Bibliography: L. omas. Philosophical Ethics: An Introduction to
Moral Philosophy. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2000; Finnis, John,
Fundamentals of Ethics. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1983; Joyce, R. e
Evolution of Morality. Cambridge: MIT Press, 2006; Stewart, Dugald.
Outlines of Moral Philosophy. United Kingdom: A. Constable and
Company, 1818; Harman, Gilbert, Nature of Morality: An Introduction
to Ethics. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1977.
OBS 15 Indian Moral Philosophy (4 Cr)
Ivan Muthanatt
is course presents a convincing, systematic, explication of the concept
of Indian ethics and its nature. It presents to a student the dierence
in the approach of the fundamental Reality or realities in the dierent
Indian philosophical systems and Scriptures. e cosmological,
sociological and ethical concepts of the term Rita (order) and Rins
(debts) are engaged in detail to have better Indian ethical reections.
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
39
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
e main four ethical principles (Purushartha Chatushtaya)—Dharma,
Artha, Kaama, Moksha— are explained from dierent ethical principles
of Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Puranas; Hedonism of Charvaka,
Panchamahavrata of Jainism, Parmita and Brahmavihar of Buddhism
and Yama and Niyama of yoga. e essentiality of conscious is exposed in
line with Panchmahabhut (ve elements)—water, re, air, earth, sky—to
give philosophical awareness regarding the necessity of environmental
ethics in this postmodern consumeristic world to protect, enrich,
conserve and respect basic elements of life.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Dutta & Chatterjee, An Introduction to Idian
Philsophy, Calcutta: University of Calcutta, 1968; M. Hiriyanna, Outlines
of Indian philosophy, London: George Allen and Unwin, 1932; Peter
Singer, Practical Ethics, Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2011;Simon
Blackburn, Ethics-A Very Short Introduction, Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 2001.
OBS 16 Analytic and Pragmatic Philosophy (2 Cr)
Joseph Venattumattam
e course gives a comprehensive view on the Linguistic turn in the
twentieth century. It surveys the factors related to language as well as
the theories of Meaning and Reference. It dwells on the tradition of
the analytical philosophy comprising of Pragmatism of C.S. Peirce,
William James and John Dewey, Logical atomism of B. Russell and
Early Wittgenstein, Logical Positivism of Vienna Circle, and Ordinary
Language philosophy of Later Hilary Putnam, Gilbert Ryle, J.L. Austin,
P.F. Strawson and W.V.O. Quine.
Bibliography: Ayer, A.J., Philosophy in the Twentieth Century,
London: Unwin Paperbacks, 1982; Martinich, A.P & Sosa, David (eds),
A Companion to Analytic Philosophy, London: Blackwell Publishing
Ltd., 2005; Palmer, Donald, Looking at Philosophy, Boston: Mc Graw
Hill, 1993; Wittgenstein, L., Tractatus Logico Philosophicus, London:
Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1974, Wittgenstein, L., G.E.M. Anscombe
(tr.), Philosophical Investigations, Oxford: Basil Blackwell Ltd., 1978.
OBS 17 Phenomenology and Existentialism (4 Cr)
Veenus Karamullil
e rst phase of the course dwells on the major theistic existentialists
and humanistic existentialists: e notion of existence and the three
stages of existence in the works of Soren Kierkegaard, the father of
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
40 Ruhalaya Seminary
existentialism, are explored in detail. e course moves forward through
Gabriel Marcel - his twofold approach to Reality and concepts like
Incarnation, freedom, inter-subjectivity, and relation to the Absolute
Other -, Martin Buber – his philosophy of relation-, Jean Paul Sartre –
his understanding of the being-in-itself and the being-for-itself -, and
Frederic Nietzsche - the background of his philosophy, nihilism, will to
power, the death of God, the superman, eternal recurrence. e course
enters a second phase by introducing the rise of phenomenological
method and thinking in the works of Edmund Husserl. It is followed
by a comprehensive study of the fundamental ontology of Heidegger,
his preliminary analysis of dasein and his primordial interpretation. e
course also introduces the thoughts of Merlau-Ponty and Emmanuel
Levinas.
Bibliography: Moran, Dermot. Introduction to Phenomenology.
London: Routledge, 2000; Sokolowski, Robert. Introduction to
Phenomenology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000; H.
L. Dreyfus and M. A. Wrathall, A Companion to Phenomenology and
Existentialism. Oxford: Blackwell, 2006; Copelston, Frederick, A History
of Philosophy. Vols. VII-IX. London: e Newman Press, 1963-75.
OBS 18 Post-Modern Trends in Philosophy (2Cr)
omas Kannany
is course introduces the students to contemporary trends
in philosophizing such as structuralism, post-structuralism,
Postmodernism, Hermeneutics and Critical eory. Structuralism
includes the ideas of Levi Strauss and Roland Barthes and Post
structuralism includes the study of Jacques Derrida and Michel
Foucault. Postmodernism is introduced in comparison with modernism
and what are its main themes and orientation. Hermeneutics highlights
the contributions of Schleiermacher, Dilthey, Heidegger, Gadamer and
Rocoer. rough the study of hermeneutics students are given an insight
into how we have to read, understand and interpret a text.
Bibliography: Hawkes, Terence. Structuralism and Semiotics. United
Kingdom: Taylor & Francis, 2003; D. Culler, Jonathan, ed. Deconstruction:
Critical Concepts in Literary and Cultural Studies. United Kingdom:
Routledge, 2003; Butler, Christopher. Postmodernism: A Very Short
Introduction (Very Short Introductions). Kiribati: OUP Oxford, 2002;
Zimmermann, Jens. Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction. United
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
41
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2015.
OBS 19 Scientic and Philosophical Cosmology (4 Cr)
omas Kannany
is course aims at giving a comprehensive picture of the universe –
both philosophical and scientic. It begins with ancient cosmological
views of Aristotle and Ptolemy and then passes through the Copernican
revolution which replaced Geocentric model with Heliocentric model.
e last part of the course is engaged in presenting the contemporary
scientic picture of the universe: its origin, structure, and future of
the universe; Big-Bang Origin, expansion, red-shi, Doppler eect;
steady state theory; Cosmic background radiation, origin of galaxies,
stars, and planets; Life beyond solar system; Quantum eory and its
philosophical implications. e course concludes by inquiring how one
can nd a living God actively present in the working of the orderly and
harmonious Universe.
Bibliography: Murphy, Nancey. On the Moral Nature of the Universe:
eology, Cosmology, and Ethics. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1996;
Gwynn, Denis, Cosmology: An Introduction to the omistic Philosophy
of Nature. New York: Graymoor Press, 1956; Kirshner, Robert P. e
Extravagant Universe: Exploding Stars, Dark Energy, and the Accelerating
Cosmos. United Kingdom: Princeton University Press, 2016; Benjamin
M Zuckerman, Matthew A Malkan (eds). Origin And Evolution Of e
Universe: From Big Bang To Exobiology (Second Edition). Singapore:
World Scientic Publishing Company, 2020; Kutter, G. Siegfried. e
Universe and life: Origins and Evolution. Boston: Jones and Bartlett, 1987.
OBS 20 Philosophy of Nature (4 Cr)
Veenus Karamullil
is course is an exploration into the philosophy of nature and its
relation to metaphysics. It searches into the questions like what is
nature, what is science, what are the scientic postulates and methods
of science, what is the relation between science and philosophy - and
between science and religion. e students will be introduced to themes
like evolutionism, mind-body problem, intelligent design, neuroscience
and articial intelligence. e course also highlights the ecological crisis
and considers suggestions towards an eco-just society.
Bibliography: Gilson, Etienne. From Aristotle to Darwin and Back
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
42 Ruhalaya Seminary
Again: A Journey in Final Causality, Species and Evoltion. Norte Dame
In: University Notre Dame, 1984; Kasser, Jerey L. Philosophy of Science.
Chantilly, VA: e Teaching Company, 2006. Dodds, Michael J. e
Philosophy of Nature. Oakland: Western Dominican Province, 2010; De
Brigard, Felipe. Neuroscience and Philosophy. London: e MIT Press,
2022; Clarke, Peter. All in the Mind? Does Neuroscience Challenge Faith?
Oxford: Lion Books, 2015. Elders, Leo. e Philosophy of Nature of St.
omas Aquinas: Nature, the Universe, Man. Frankfurt: Lang, 1997.
OBS 21 Introduction to Indian Philosophy (2 Cr)
C.D Sebastian
e course emphasizes the signicance of the study of Indian Philosophy
in the formation of the Indian missionary priest. e course includes
the study of the characteristics and sources of Indian Philosophy, the
two traditions of Indian thought, namely, the Śramana-parampara
(non-Vedic tradition) and Rsi-parampara, (Vedic tradition) Philosophy
of Vedas which includes vedic polytheism, vedic monotheism, and
vedic monism; Philosophy of Upansads which includes study of the
concepts of Brahman, Ātman, jīva and world; Study of the Bhagawadgītā
concentrating on karma yoga, jñāna-yoga, bhakti-yoga, concept of God,
concept of Ātman, svadharma. e concluding part deals with Itihāsas,
Purānas, Āgamas, Śāstras and tenets of Vaisnavism, Śaivism and Śāktism.
Bibliography: Belvalker, S. K., and Ranade, R. D., History of Indian
Philosophy (Delhi: Mushiram Manorharlal Publsihers, 1997); Ganeri,
Jonardon, Philosophy in Classical India: e Proper Work of Reason
(Delhi: Motilal banarsidass Publishers, 2009); Raghuramraju, A., Debates
in Indian Philosophy: Classical, Colonial and Contemporary (New Delhi:
Oxford University Press, 2006); Sinha, Jadunath, Indian Philosophy,
Vols. 1-3 (Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publsihers, 2006).
OBS 22 Classical Indian Philosophy I (2 Cr)
Johnson Pullatt
e heterodox systems of Indian philosophy refer to non-orthodox or
alternative philosophical schools that emerged in ancient India. ese
systems, in contrast to the orthodox Hindu philosophies, present dierent
perspectives on fundamental concepts such as reality, knowledge, ethics,
and liberation. Jainism, founded by Mahavira, emphasizes non-violence
(ahimsa) and non-attachment. It believes in the doctrine of karma,
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
43
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
where actions have consequences aecting future lives. It promotes
compassion, truthfulness, and a multi-sided understanding of reality
(anekāntavāda). Buddhism, founded by Gautama Buddha, focuses on
the alleviation of suering. It teaches the Four Noble Truths, which
highlight suering, its causes, its cessation, and the Eightfold Path as
a means to liberation. It emphasizes impermanence (anicca) and the
absence of a permanent self (anatta). Cārvaka, also known as Lokāyata,
is a materialistic school of thought. It rejects metaphysical concepts and
emphasizes empirical knowledge gained through sensory perception.
It promotes a hedonistic approach, valuing pleasure and the avoidance
of pain in the present life. ese heterodox systems challenge orthodox
Hindu beliefs and oer diverse interpretations of reality and existence.
Each system has its own distinct doctrines and practices, providing
alternative paths for understanding the nature of reality and the pursuit
of a meaningful life.
Bibliography: Chatterjee, Satischandra and Datta Dhirendramohan,
An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass
International, 2021; Puligandla, Ramakrishna, Fundamentals of Indian
Philosophy, New Delhi: D.K. Print World Ltd, 1994; Radhakrishnan,
Sarvepalli, Indian Philosophy, Vol.I, New Delhi: Oxford University Press,
1989; Raju, P. T., e Philosophical Traditions of India, Delhi, Motilal
Banarsidass Publshers, 1992; Sharma, Chandradhar, A Critical Survey of
Indian Philosophy, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, 2016.
OBS 23 Classical Indian Philosophy II (4 Cr)
Johnson Pullatt
Orthodox systems of Indian philosophy, also known as ‘āstika’, meaning
‘those who accept the authority of the Vedas’, refer to six classical schools
of thought that have been inuential in shaping Indian philosophical
traditions. ese systems share a common acceptance of the Vedas, the
oldest Hindu scriptures, as a valid and authoritative source of knowledge.
Each school oers distinct philosophical perspectives on reality,
consciousness, ethics, and the nature of the self. e Nyāya school focuses
on logical analysis and reasoning. Vaiśesika school explores the nature
of reality and metaphysics. e Sānkhya school investigates the nature
of existence and consciousness. It posits the existence of two eternal and
distinct realities: Purusa (consciousness) and prakrti (primordial matter).
e Yoga school, expounded by the sage Patanjali, explores the path of
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
44 Ruhalaya Seminary
spiritual discipline and self-realization. Pūrva-Mīmāmsā focuses on
the interpretation of the Vedas, specically the ritualistic and sacricial
aspects. Vedānta explores the nature of ultimate reality (Brahman) and
the self (Atman). It interprets the Upanishads, the philosophical texts at
the end of the Vedas, and emphasizes self-realization and the pursuit of
spiritual liberation (moksa). ese six orthodox schools provide dierent
perspectives and methodologies for understanding the nature of reality,
knowledge, and liberation. While they may dier in their approaches,
they all contribute to the rich philosophical heritage of India.
Bibliography: Bartley, Christopher, An Introduction to Indian
Philosophy, New Delhi: Bloomsburry, 2008; Hiriyanna, M., e
Essentials of Indian Philosophy, Bombay: Blackie and Son Publishers,
1978; Radhakrishnan, Sarvepalli and Charles A. Moore, eds., A Source
Book in Indian Philosophy, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1973;
Radhakrishnan, Sarvepalli, Indian Philosophy, Vol.II, New Delhi: Oxford
University Press, 2008; Raju, P.T., Structural Depths of Indian Philosophy,
New Delhi: South Asian Publishers, 1985; Sinha, Jadunath, Outlines of
Indian Philosophy, New Delhi: Pilgrims Book Pvt Ltd, 1999.
OBS 24 Vedanta Philosophy (2 Cr)
C.D. Sebastian
e course on Vedānta Philosophy aims at giving the overall
philosophical positions of the six Vedāntic schools, with special
emphasis on three of the most important Vedānta schools of thought,
namely, Advaita, Viśistādvaita and Dvaita. e course rst introduces
the essential teachings of the ‘triple foundations’ of Vedānta called
the Prasthāna-traya, namely, the major Upanisads, the Bhagavadgītā
and the Brahmasūtras. Subsequently, the philosophical contentions of
each Vedāntic schools are dealt with. e philosophical topics that are
included in Advaita Vedānta are e epistemology of Advaita thought
(six pramānas), Ajātivāda and Vivartavāda, Adhyāsa (superimposition),
three degrees of reality, the notion of the Absolute (Brahman/Ātman),
God (Iśvara), individual self (jīva), cosmic illusion (māyā), world
(jagat), liberation – jīvan-mukti and videha-mukti. e theological-
cum-philosophical views of Viśistadvaita and Dvaita are dealt with
in detail in the course whereas the other three schools of Vedānta are
briey introduced. e course ends with a compartive analysis of all the
Vedāntic schools of Indian thought.
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
45
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Bibliography: Clooney, Francis Xavier, eology aer Vedanta (Delhi:
Sri Satguru Publications, 1993), (Datta, D. M., e Six Ways of Knowledge:
A Critical Study of the Avdaita eory of Knowledge, (Delhi: Motilal
Banarsidass Publishers, 2021); Mahadevan, T. M. P., e Philosophy of
Advaita (Delhi: Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, Rambachan, Anantanand,
e Advaita Worldview: God, World and Humanity (Delhi: Divine
Books, 2012); Sinha, Jadunath, Indian Philosophy, Vol. 2 (Delhi: Motilal
Banarsidass Publsihers, 2006).
OBS 25 Modern and Contemporary Indian Philosophy (4 Cr)
Johnson Pullatt
e modern and contemporary Indian philosophy delves into the
delineation of the great contemporary Indian thinkers. It has arisen
in awareness of the need to merge the forces of tradition with those
of modernity. It develops under the conviction that the basic aim of
philosophy is to cultivate a world-view. It emphasizes the ultimacy of
spiritual values; yet it demonstrates that the roots of spiritual life lie in
conditions that are essentially existential. is course will introduce the
student to the philosophical contentions, ethical and political arguments
and conceptions of the problems of life underlying the writings of a
selected list of thinkers from seventeenth to twentieth century India
ranging from the metaphysical and mystical philosophy to the social,
economic and political philosophy of renowned philosophers. Beginning
from 7th century philosophical movements in India witnessed the
evolution of powerful theories and ideas of action varying from the
problems of grass root to the pristine purity of sacred text. Medieval and
modern history of India consists mainly four philosophical movements
and they are: Bhakti, Su, Reform and Ashram movements. e course
tries to give a brief and precise knowledge regarding the leading ideas
and ideologies behind these movements.
Bibliography: Bishop, Donald H., ed. Thinkers of the Indian
Renaissance, Delhi: New Age International, 1998; Chandra, Prakash,
Modern Indian Political ought, New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House,
1998; Krishna, Daya, Development in Indian Philosophy from Eighteenth
Century Onwards: Classical and Western, New Delhi: Centre for
Studies in Civilization, 2001; Lal, Basant Kumar, Contemporary Indian
Philosophy, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 2020; Naranane, Vishwanath S.,
Modern Indian ought, New Delhi: Orient Longman, 1978.
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
46 Ruhalaya Seminary
OBS 27 Cultural Anthropology (2 Cr)
Sebastian Cherickanampurath
e course ‘Cultural Anthropology’ aims at giving a scientic study of
humans and cultures. It deals with the study of culture in all its aspects
that uses the methods, concepts, and data of archaeology, ethnography,
ethnology, participant observation, probability sample, folklore, and
linguistics. e contents of the course include ‘human culture,’ layers
of culture, characteristics of culture, culture shock, future shock, ethno-
science, ethnocentrism, patterns of subsistence, economic systems,
social organization, kinship, ethnicity and race, political organization,
social control and religion. e course is designed with the topics of
‘social anthropology’ which is also called ‘cultural anthropology.
Bibliography: Guest, Kenneth, Essentials of Cultural Anthropology
(New York: W. W. Norton, 2017); Monaghan, John and Just, Peter, Social
and Culture Anthropology (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000);
Nancy, Bonvillain, Cultural Anthropology (London: Pearson Education,
2017).
OBS 28 Faith and Reason (2 Cr)
Veenus Karamullil
is course, anchored on John Paul II’s Encyclical Fides et Ratio, explores
in a systematic way the relation between faith (theology) and reason
(philosophy). Students are guided through the major epistemological
and metaphysical changes in modernity in such a way that they would be
able to understand in detail the consequences of philosophical ideas for
belief and faith systems. e course explores the evolution of the concept
of rationality, knowledge and language that has contributed to today’s
distrust of reason, rise of secularism and the eclipse of transcendence.
Finally, the students are invited to extrapolate the avenues of harmony
between reason and faith, between science and religion, and between
philosophy and theology.
OBS 30 Social Philosophy (4 Cr)
Bibin Madathiparambil, omas Manjalankal
ese courses introduce the students to basic concepts in Sociology and
lead them to a detailed study of the social structure and organization.
Besides introducing them to the socio-cultural processes, they are invited
to reect on social control, social stratication, and social change and so
on. e major philosophical theories concerning society also form part
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
47
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
of the course.
OBS 31 Comprehensive Written (6 Cr)
All the students have to write elaborately on a philosophical theme
systematically for 3 hours. e theme would be chosen by lot from
among the dierent themes given to them previously for preparation.
OBS 32 Comprehensive Viva voce (8 Cr)
Students, at the end of the third year, are given philosophical themes
covering all the philosophical subjects taught in three years. Aer
a comprehensive study, they have to appear before a board of three
philosophy professors and answer them for forty-ve minutes.
OBS 33 esis / Research Paper (6 Cr)
Each student, in the third year of his philosophical studies, has to write
a research paper of 20000-25000 words (excluding table of contents,
footnote, and bibliography) under the guidance of a teacher on the sta.
e student shall seek the guidance of a supervisor and the theme has
to be approved by the Dean of Studies. e dierent deadlines given
in the calendar concerning the writing and submitting of the research
paper has to be strictly followed. Aer the submission of the research
paper, the student has to present his dissertation (synopsis) for about 15
minutes.
SUPPLEMENTARY OBLIGATORY SUBJECTS SOS
SOS 01 Philosophy of Education (2 Cr)
Johnson Pullatt
e course ‘Philosophy of Education’ expounds the fundamental
principles and theories that underlie the eld of education. It delves
into the intersection of philosophy and education, aiming to develop a
deep understanding of the underlying principles that guide educational
practices, policies, and goals. It examines the nature, purpose, and
signicance of education, and how philosophical perspectives shape
educational practice. Philosophical inquiries such as the nature of
knowledge, the role of the learner and the teacher, the purpose of
education in society, and concepts of educational justice are explored.
Inuential philosophical traditions, including idealism, pragmatism,
constructivism, existentialism, and critical theory, are studied to
understand their implications for educational decision-making. It
explores the works of inuential philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle,
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
48 Ruhalaya Seminary
Rousseau, Dewey, and Freire, among others, and examine their
contributions to educational thought. is eld of study promotes
critical thinking, reective practice, and a deeper understanding of the
philosophical foundations that form educational beliefs and practices.
SOS 02 Psychology I (2 Cr)
Roby Adapoor
is course introduces students to the core theoretical and
methodological aspects of psychology from a philosophical and scientic
perspective. Students are also led through the principles of learning,
theories of personality, managing of emotions, etc. Lessons from clinical
psychology such as the study of maladaptive behavior, anxiety disorders,
somatoform disorders, psychotherapy, etc. oer students some insights
into elds of application of psychology in dierent spheres of life.
SOS 03 Psychology II (2 Cr)
Joby Nirappel
is course aims to introduce students to the concrete psychosomatic
disorders and other connected issues in the society. e course explores
the causes behind mental disorders, drug-abuse and connected
issues, psycho-sexual integration, etc. Besides introducing the several
counseling techniques and principles, the students are given practical
sessions. ey are also taken to counseling centres and rehabilitation
centres for exposure.
SAS 09 Methodology (2 Cr)
Lijo Manikombel
is course provides the basic lessons for scientic research in
philosophy. It seeks to equip students with necessary methods and tools
for systematically presenting their research work. e course sheds light
on plagiarism, citing practices and so on. e students are asked to write
a scientic paper based on the insights received from the theoretical
lessons.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS OAS
OAS 01 World Religions (2 Cr)
Johnson Pullatt
e curse on ‘World Religions’ provides a comprehensive exploration
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
49
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
of the diverse religious traditions practiced worldwide. rough a
multidisciplinary approach, it will delve into the beliefs, practices,
rituals, and historical development of major religions. It aims to cultivate
respect, understanding, and appreciation for religious diversity. It
throws light on wide range of religious traditions, including Christianity,
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Confucianism,
Daoism and indigenous religions etc. It explores the core teachings,
scriptures, rituals, and cultural inuences that shape these religions,
fostering a deeper understanding of their signicance. It also examines
the historical, social, and political contexts in which these religions
emerged and evolved, considering the impact of globalization and
interfaith dialogue on contemporary religious practices. rough critical
analysis and discussions, one will develop empathy, open-mindedness,
and the ability to engage respectfully with diverse religious perspectives.
It enables to have a broad understanding of world religions, facilitating
them to navigate religious diversity with sensitivity and respect. ey will
be equipped to engage in informed discussions, contribute to interfaith
dialogue, and develop a nuanced perspective on the role of religion in
shaping individuals and societies.
OAS 02 Literature and Philosophy (2 Cr)
Martin Sankoorikal
e interconnections between literature and philosophy are rich and
multifaceted. Both disciplines explore fundamental questions about
human existence, ethics, meaning, and the nature of reality. While they
approach these inquiries from dierent perspectives and methods,
there are several ways in which literature and philosophy intersect and
inuence each other. e interplay between literature and philosophy
continues to foster intellectual exchange and deepens our understanding
of the human condition. is interdisciplinary dialogue enriches both
disciplines and provides alternative perspectives on philosophical
problems.
OAS 09 Religious Studies: Introduction to the Bible (2 Cr)
Manoj Parackal
is course introduces the students to the fundamentals of the Bible. It
also sheds light into the writing history of the Bible and deal with the
diverse hermeneutical methods and interpretation. It seeks to train the
students in the meditative reading of the text.
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
50 Ruhalaya Seminary
PHILOSOPHY COURSE SCHEME: 20242025
First Year Philosophy: First Semester (I)
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OBS 01 Introduction to Philosophy Veenus Karamullil 2
OBS 02 Ancient Western
Philosophy
Veenus Karamullil 4
OBS 03 Formal Logic omas Kannany 4
OBS 21 Introduction to Indian
Philosophy
Sebastian
Cherickanampurath
2
SOS 06 English Poetry Vipin Vanmelil 2
OAS 15 Grammar and
Communicative Hindi
Jubil Muricken 2
OAS 12 Christian Spirituality &
Mysticism
omas Manjalankal 2
OAS 09 Scientic Methodology Lijo Manikombel 2
SOS 12 Book Review Manoj Parackal 2
OAS 06 Group Dynamics Faculty 2
SOS 10 Seminar I (Yoga &
Meditation)
Faculty 2
First Year Philosophy: Second Semester (II)
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OBS 05 Medieval Western
Philosophy
Biju Koothottil 4
OBS 13 Moral Philosophy I Biju Koothottil 2
OBS 15 Indian Moral Philosophy Ivan Muthanatt 4
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Mrs Varsha Joshi 2
SOS 06 English Drama Joyal Anjilithoppil 2
OBS 22 Classical Indian Philosophy I Johnson Pullatt 2
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE SCHEME
51
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
OAS 10 Introduction to Liturgy omas
Manjalankal
2
OAS 01 World Religions Johnson Pullatt 2
OBS 30 Social Philosophy I Bibin
Madathiparambil
2
OBS 04 Symbolic Logic omas Kannany 4
OAS 18 Personality Development Kirit Didi 2
SOS 05 Preliminary Greek Joyal Anjilithoppil 2
Second Year Philosophy: First Semester (III)
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OAS 09 Religious Studies:
Introduction to the Bible
Manoj Parackal 2
OBS 19 Scientic & Philosophical
Cosmology
omas Kannany 4
OBS 23 Classical Indian Philosophy II Johnson Pullatt 4
OBS 06 Modern Western Philosophy Veenus Karamullil 4
OBS 09 Philosophy of Religion Veenus Karamullil 2
SOS 07 English Fiction Lithosh
Karingadayil
2
OBS 20 Philosophy of Nature Veenus Karamullil 4
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Mrs Varsha Joshi 2
SOS 11 Seminar II (Eco-Philosophy) Faculty 2
OAS 18 Personality Development II Kirti Didi 2
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE SCHEME
52 Ruhalaya Seminary
ird Year Philosophy: First Semester (V)
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OBS 08 Epistemology Paul Vadakeoram 6
SOS 08 Linguistics and Indian
Diasporic Literature
Lijo Manikombel 2
OBS 12 Political Philosophy Biju Koothottil 4
OBS 16 Analytic Philosophy Joseph Venattumattam 2
OAS 17 Computer Science Joby Maprakavil 2
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Pravin Choube 2
OBS 18 Post-Modern Trends in
Philosophy
omas Kannany 2
OAS 18 Personality
Development III
Kirti Didi 2
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE SCHEME
Second Year Philosophy: Second Semester (IV)
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OBS 30 Social Philosophy II omas Manjalankal 2
OAS 14 Islamic Philosophy Emmanuel Manikombel 2
SOS 01 Philosophy of Education Johnson Pullatt 2
OAS 02 Literature and
Philosophy
Martin Sankoorickal 2
OBS 14 Moral Philosophy II Biju Koothottil 4
OBS 07 Metaphysics omas Kannany 6
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Jubil Muricken 2
OBS 24 Vedanta Philosophy Sebastian
Cherickanampurath
2
OBS 28 Faith and Reason Veenus Karamullil 2
OAS 11 Missiology Joby Koottumkal 2
SOS 07 English Prose Vipin Vanmelil 2
53
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
OBS 17 Phenomenology &
Existentialism
Veenus Karamullil 4
OBS 33 Research Paper Faculty 3
ird Year Philosophy: Second Semester (VI)
Code Subjects Professors Cr.
OAS 13 Missionary Spirituality Manoj Vareeckal 2
OBS 11 Philosophical
Anthropology
Davis Kavungal 4
OBS 26 Philosophy of Bhagavad
Gītā
Sebastian
Cherickanampurath
2
OBS 29 Subaltern Philosophy Ivan Muthanatt 2
SOS 18 Linguistics and Indian
Diasporic Literature
Lijo Manikombel 2
OBS 25 Modern &
Contemporary Indian
Philosophy
Johnson Pullatt 4
SOS 02 Psychology I Roby Adapoor 2
SOS 03 Psychology II Joby Nirappel 2
OBS 27 Cultural Anthropology Sebastian
Cherickanampurath
2
OAS 16 Hindi Literature Jubil Muricken 2
OBS 10 Philosophy of God Biju Koothottil 4
OBS 33 Research Paper Faculty 3
PHILOSOPHY
COURSE SCHEME
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
54 Ruhalaya Seminary
STUDENTS OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR
I YEAR PHILOSOPHY
04.Ettackal Edwin MST
[Edwin Joseph] DOB: 13 May 2004
Par/Epa: Chepparamba/alassery
Chempanthotty P.O., Sreekandapuram
Kannur, 670631
884 861 3385 (P), 954 455 8388 (H)
edwinjoseph482@gmail.com
1. Anthiyamkulathu Sebastian UJN
[Don George] DOB: 11 May 2001
Par/Epa: Santhigram/Idukki
Idinjamala P.O. , Idukki, 685514
808 929 6249 (P), 965 644 2759 (H)
dongeorge428@gmail.com
02.Charuvilayil George GUR
[Alan George Johnson] DOB: 12 July 2004
Par/Epa: West Delhi/ Gurgaon
44A, Vikrant Enclave, Hari Nagar
New Delhi, 110064
956 088 3565 (P), 981 801 0212 (H)
alangjohnson24@gmail.com
03.Choorapoikayil omas MST
[Alfy Manoj] DOB: 22 May 2004
Par/Epa: Manjakunnu/amarassery
Vilangad P.O., Kallachi (via)
Kozhikode, 673506
949 764 7471 (P), 623 817 2788(H)
alfymanoj1@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
55
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
06. Kappilumakkal Cherian MST
[Abin Joseph] DOB: 10 June 2004
Par/Archepa: omapuram/alassery
Chittarikkal P.O., Kasargod, 671326
807 597 4441(P), 949 579 4939 (H)
abinjoseph315@gmail.com
05. Kappankal Alex TKY
[Justin omas] DOB: 12 September 2003
Par/Archepa:Ithithanam/Changanassery
Veroor P.O., Kottayam, 686104
984 778 2248 (P), 965 673 7138 (H)
justinthomas0903@gmail.com
07. Karimattathil Kuriakose MST
[Rijo Joseph] DOB: 7 October 2004
Par/Epa: Moonnani/Pala
Kizhathadyoor P.O., Pala, 686575
628 235 0055 (P), 952 651 5088 (H)
mr.rijokarimattathil2004@gmail.com
08. Karukayil Varghese CHY
[Godwin Varghese] DOB: 4 September2002
Par/Archepa: Koilmuck/Changanaserry
Koilmuck, Pandankary P.O., Edathua
689573
811 302 5204 (P), 7902 259 951 (H)
godwinvarghese377@gmail.com
09. Kiliroorparampil Chacko PTA
[Abin Biju] DOB: 28 November 2003
Par/Epa: Manneera/Pathanamthitta
Manneera P.O., anithode
Pathanamthitta, 689691
807 534 8420 (P), 854 755 8079 (H)
abinbiju282003@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
56 Ruhalaya Seminary
11. Kuzhithoppil Joy PTA
[Jesson A Joy] DOB: 22 January 2004
Par/Archepa: annithodu/Pathanamthitta
annithodu P.O., Konni,
854 780 7570 (P), 949 611 6570 (H)
jessonajoy123@gmail.com
10. Kunnel Joseph MST
[Aeon Reji] DOB: 28 May 2004
Par/Epa: Aruvithara/Pala
Parumala P.O., 689626
974 475 8433 (P), 944 725 8470 (H)
aeonreji@gmail.com
12.Machathil James GKP
[Alan John] DOB: 20 October 2004
Par/Epa: Kaipuzha/Kottayam
Sreekandamangalam P.O., Athirampuzha
Kottayam, 686562
701 245 0876 (P), 949 700 5225 (H)
alanjohnmachathil2004@gmail.com
13. Makkulathu Sharon TVM
[Sharon Shiji] DOB:13 February 2004
Par/Archepa: Ezhamkulam/Trivandrum
Marathandumkara P.O., Ezhamkullam
Kollam, 691312
907 418 6177 (P), 751 014 6900 (H)
sharonshiji13@gmail.com
14. Mavilayil Ron TVM
[Ron Raju Varghese] DOB: 26 July 2004
Par/Archepa: Punalur/Trivandrum
Ron Villa, Kallar, VilakkuvettomP.O.
Punalur, Kollam, 691331
807 541 2705 (P), 790 761 4606(H)
ronraju20@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
57
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
16. Nadackal Paul MST
[Alan Roy] DOB: 19 May 2001
Par/Archepa: Athirampuzha/Changanaserry
Sreekandamangalam P.O., Athirampuzha
Kottayam, 686562
828 138 4507(P), 996 122 5216(H)
alanroypaul2001@gmail.com
15. Mullaparambil Sebastian CHY
[Sanoop K.S] DOB: 23 November 2003
Par/Archepa: Poonthope/Changanaserry
Avalookunnu P.O., Alapuzha, 688006
813 801 2825(P), 974 789 1450(H)
sanoopsanthosh2003@gmail.com
17. Nellissery Joseph MST
[Joseph Roy] DOB: 2 September 1998
Par/Epa: Elavampadam/Palakkad
Vakkala, Elavampadam P.O.
Palakkad, 678684
703 454 7717 (P), 954 461 1113(H)
josephnellissery1998@gmail.com
18. Nirappel Joseph PKD
[Albert Joby] DOB: 24 August 2005
Par/Epa: Neethipuram/Palakkad
Kakkenchery, Elavampadan P.O., 678684
623 821 1036(P), 828 174 5185(H)
nirappelalbert@gmail.com
19. Paikayil Joseph MST
[Boby Sajan] DOB: 28 February 2005
Par/Epa: Adivaram/Pala
Adivaram P.O., Poonjar, Kottayam, 686582
854 731 7826(P), 854 767 4518 (H)
bobysajan2005@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
58 Ruhalaya Seminary
21. Pauwathu omas MST
[Alvin omas] DOB: 25 November 2003
Par/Epa: Pazhayarikandom/Idukki
Pazhayarikandom P.O., Idukki, 685606
859 019 3611(P), 828 172 8770 (H)
alvinpauvath@gmail.com
20. Parackal omas MST
[omas Santhosh] DOB: 11 October 2003
Par/Epa: Vakakkad/Pala
Moonilavu P.O., Vakakkad
Kottayam 686586
892 111 6407 (P), 790 707 7018 (H)
thomassanthosh2003@gmail.com
23. adathel Joseph CHY
[Aln Joseph omas] DOB: 10 August 2004
Par/Archepa: Perorakada/Changanaserry
Challakapara, Kanjiramattom P.O.
Eranakulam, 682315
977 852 4943 (P), 999 546 9762 (H)
thadatheljospeh2004@gmail.com
24. alakkottur Joseph PKD
[Christom T.T] DOB: 29 October 2004
Par/Epa: Parappur/rissur
Parappur P.O., rissur, 680552
953 970 2548 (P), 860 670 2548 (H)
christomthalakkottur@gmail.com
22. Pullattu Joseph MST
[Anderson J Pullattu] DOB:12 July 2002
Par/Epa: Maniyamkulam, Pala
Chennad (P.O), Maniyamkulam
Kottayam, 686581
811 195 4990 (P), 833 082 8017(H)
Email: andersonpullattu811@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
59
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
25. ottumarickal Joseph IDK
[Emmanuval James] DOB: 3 August 2004
Par/Epa: Koombanpara/Idukki
Adimaly P.O., Adimaly, 685561
907 454 5658 (P), 944 782 6370 (H)
emmanuthottumari@gmail.com
27. Vattackkattu Francis KYN
[Joel Mathew] DOB: 14 October 2004
Par/Epa: Kalyan W/Kalyan
A-2/402, Madhav Sansar, Khadakpada
Kalyan W, 421301
835 592 2394(P), 976 944 0441(H)
jm0822286@gmail.com
26. Valliyathu Abraham KDK-PUN
[Abin Varghese] DOB:7 August 2004
Par/Archepa: Vayala/Trivandrum
Vayala P.O., Erathu, Pathanamthitta 691554
701 237 7750 (P), 892 150 5572 (H)
vargheseabin985@gmail.com
28. Valayathu Sebastian IDK
[Jothish Jomon] DOB: 27 April 2004
Par/Epa: Bethel/Idukki
Bethel P.O., Bethel, Idukki, 685514
854 793 6431(P), 854 751 2430 (H)
brosebastian@gmail.com
29. Vettickal Joseph MST
[Emil Francis] DOB: 23 February 2003
Par/Epa: Mundakayam/Kanjirapally
RPC P.O., Mundakayam, 681513
884 852 6374 (P), 949 531 4366 (H)
emilfrancis424@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
60 Ruhalaya Seminary
2. Attukadavil Alex CHY
[Alex Tom] DOB: 25 March 2003
Par/Epa: Chanjody, Changanassery
Amara (P.O), Assarimukku
Kottayam. 686546
956 231 0725 (P), 996 144 2541(H)
alexattukadavil2003@gmail.com
1. Andumyalil Mathew MST
[Alan Felix] DOB: 6 June 2003
Par/Epa: Adivaram, Pala
Adivaram (P.O), Poonjar South
Kottayam, 686582
807 569 3020 (P), 944 784 6481(H)
alanfelix200e@gmail.com
3. Avickal Kuriakose MST
[Cyriac J Avickal] DOB: 17 January 2002
Par/Epa: Manjapra, Ernakulam-Angamaly
RC Church Road, Chandrapura
Manjapra (P.O), 683581
889 113 5195(P), 994 699 2689(H)
cyriac_2002@outlook.com
4. Chakkungal omas MST
[Joyal Joshy Chakkungal] DOB: 18 March 2003
Par/Epa: Prasannapuram, Ernakulam-Angamaly
Prasannapuram, Chowara (P.O)
Ernakulam, 683571
884 817 6057 (P), 944 688 5120 (H)
joyalchakkungal100701@gmail.com
II YEAR PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
61
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
5. Charuvila David TVM
[Blesson Biju] DOB: 18 October 2003
Par/Epa: Kottavattam, Trivandrum
Kottavattam (P.O), Kollam, 691322
894 383 2607 (P), 811 307 4885 (H)
blessonbiju58@gmail.com
7. Cheruvil Joseph PKD
[Stejin Jose] DOB: 11 May 2004
Par/Epa: Panthalampadam, Palakkad
Kallingal Padam, Panniyankara (P.O)
Palakkad, 678683
994 769 2466 (P), 989 529 2466 (H)
sibigeetha0@gmail.com
6. Cheriyanolickal omas MST
[Salvin Santy] DOB: 29 April 2004
Par/Epa: Panathady, alasserry
Panathady (P.O), Kasargod, 671532
703 403 5125 (P), 974 403 5125 (H)
salvinsanty@gmail.com
8. Kalappuraparambil Jude UJN
[Jude K John] DOB: 11 October 2003
Par/Epa: Perumthuruth, Pala
Perumthuruth (P.O), Kallara
Kottayam, 686611
790 751 7361(P), 944 627 5028 (H)
judekjohn12@gmail.com
09. Kalloor Mathew GKP
[Ajo K Joy] DOB: 15 July 2003
Par/Epa: Kappad, Kanjirappally
Kalaketty (P.O), Kalaketty, 686508
974 714 6108 (H), 884 853 2665 (P)
ajokjoy30@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
62 Ruhalaya Seminary
11. Karichalchirayil Xavier TKL
[Bibin Benny] DOB: 14 May 2003
Par/Epa: Perumthuruthu, Pala
Perumthuruthu (P.O), kallara
Kottayam, 686611
977 879 5782 (P), 884 890 0800 (H)
bibinkarichalchirayil14@gmail.com
10. Kappiyankal George CDA
[Shanu Joshi] DOB: 1 September 2002
Par/Epa: Edamattom, Pala
Edamattom (P.O), Kottayam, 686578
907 328 2692 (P), 807 807 9723(H)
joshishanu6422@gmail.com
12. Karottukizhakkal Joseph PKD
[Allen K omas] DOB: 6 April 2004
Par/Epa: Chittur, Palakkad
Muyyaliparambu (P.O), Chittur
Palakkad, 678101
956 722 2534 (P), 974 414 3924 (H)
brallenkthomas@gmail.com
13. Kavalimakkal John MST
[Algitte George] DOB: 7 November 2001
Par/Epa: Murickassery, Idukki
Murickassery (P.O), Idukki, 685604
628 241 0891 (P), 994 728 4959 (H)
algittegeorge10@gmail.com
14. Kavumkal Joseph MST
[Justin Johny] DOB: 1 October 2003
Par/Epa: Kaduthuruthy, Pala
Arunoottimangalam (P.O), KS Puram,
Kottayam, 686604
907 271 4047 (P), 994 761 4047 (H)
justinjohnyjoseph@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
63
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
15. Koodapuzha Joseph IDK
[Jeeson Joseph Jijo] DOB: 7 May 2003
Par/Epa: Neelivayal, Idukki
Prakash (P.O), Kottayamkanam,
Idukki, 685609
965 646 5491(P), 944 745 6549 (H)
jeesonjosephkoodapuzha@gmail.com
16. Kulathasseril Mathew MST
[Jossin Jose] DOB: 14 May 2004
Par/Epa: Kalathoor, Pala
Kalathoor (P.O), Kottayam, 686633
628 249 5349 (P), 854 752 9033(H)
jm41541420@gmail.com
17. Kunnakkattu Abraham IDK
[Edwin Mathew] DOB: 19 November 2002
Par/Epa: Manjappetty, Idukki
Nedumkandam (P.O), Manjapetty
Idukki, 685553
920 713 9243 (P), 984 771 2745 (H)
edwinmathew2002@gmail.com
19. Mangalath Mathew CHY
[Martin MJ] DOB: 21 January 1991
Par/Epa: Purakkad, Changanassery
Purakkad (P.O), Alappuzha, 688561
963 395 4724 (P), 999 558 3111(H)
martinpurakkad@gmail.com
18. Kunneparambil Emmanuel UJN
[Emmanuel KV] DOB: 5 June 2003
Par/Epa:Aruvithura, Pala
Nadakkal (P.O), Aniyilappu
Kottayam, 686121
884 880 0106 (P), 994 759 1816 (H)
20anil03@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
64 Ruhalaya Seminary
20. Mattathil Joseph TVM
[Subin B] DOB: 29 June 2002
Par/Epa: iruvazhy, Trivandrum
Elampal (P.O), Punalur
Kollam, 691322
907 431 8688 (P), 953 901 4702 (H)
mattathiljoseph2002@gmail.com
21. Pathinalil Michael KYN
[Pathinalil Michael Vincy], DOB: 21 October 2003
Par/Epa: ane, Kalyan, 302, Shivam Building
Near Gaodevi Temple, Kalwa, ane
Maharashtra, 400605
771 508 6222 (P), 981 942 2436 (H)
michaelvincyin14@gmail.com
22. Pooruthumkalayil omas CHY
[Alan omas] DOB: 14 September 2003
Par/Epa: Kottackapuram, Changanassery
Kurumulloor (P.O), Kottayam, 686632
903 767 0914 (P), 974 492 3548 (H)
alanthomastom14@gmail.com
23. Valavanal Mathew UJN
[Mathew Joseph] DOB: 26 August 2003
Par/Epa: Pandippara, Idukki
Pandippara (P.O), Idukki, 685609
730 685 0391(P), 920 778 3539 (H)
mathewjosephvalavanal@gmail.com
24. Vattakattu Abraham(Austine) KYN
[Abraham Austine Vattakkattu], DOB: 16 Nov 2003
Par/Epa: Powai, Kalyan
404 Prerana Apartments
Opp. IIT Main Gate, Powai, Mumbai, 400076
992 039 0030 (P), 981 924 6575 (H)
a272.abraham@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
65
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
26. Vennilath Joseph UJN
[Jobin Abraham] DOB: 10 April 2002
Par/Epa: Chembalam, Idukki
Chembalam (P.O), Idukki, 685553
623 815 1131 (P), 944 761 4320 (H)
jobinabraham603@gmail.com
25. Vayumattathil Kuriakose MST
[Kevin Siby] DOB: 7 April 2003
Par/Epa: Randar, Kothamangalam
Randar (P.O), Muvattupuzha,
Ernakulam, 686673
807 527 4559 (P), 974 423 1460 (H)
kevinsiby69@gmail.com
27. Xavier TKL
[Vincilin Xavier], DOB: 17 December 2003
Par/Epa: Pilankari, uckalay
15/13B, Kuzhavilai, Chemponvilai (P.O),
Kanniyakumari Dt., Tamil Nadu-629804
830 062 6216 (P), 808 624 5848 (H)
vincilinxavier@gmail.com
2. Sr. Pushpa Dhurwey SABS
[Pushpa Dhurwey], DOB: 20 Dec 1993
SABS Provincial House
Chak Kamed, Agar Road
Ujjain City (P.O), Ujjain, 456006
7805050269
srpushpa@gmail.com
1. Sr. Angela Dhurwey SABS
[Kajal Dhurwey], DOB: 20 January 1999
SABS Provincial House
Chak Kamed, Agar Road
Ujjain City (P.O), Ujjain, 456006
780 505 0269
srangela99@gmail.com
II YEAR PHILOSOPHY: DAY SCHOLARS
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
66 Ruhalaya Seminary
01. Andukunnel omas MST
[omas Alex], DOB: 12 May 2001
Par/Epa: Anthiyalam/Pala
Payappar P.O., Anthiyalam, 686651
854 749 8248 (P), 944 712 2728 (H)
thomasalex20001@gmail.com
02. Arimattomvayalil Mathew MST
[Mathew John], DOB: 20 January 2003
Par/Epa: Koottickal/Pala
alumkal P.O., Kottayam,686514
954 413 0814(P), 954 4475410 (H)
mathewdony20@gmail.com
III YEAR PHILOSOPHY
03. Choolackal Sebastian UJN
[Bichu Mathew], DOB: 8 March 1995
Par/Archepa: Manackachira, Changanacherry
Perunna West, Panachikavu P.O.
Changanacherry, 686102
940 090 8702 (P), 974 613 8277 (H)
bichuchoolackal729@gmail.com
04. Chulayillaplackal omas MST
[Tom omas], DOB: 3 January 2003
Par/Archepa: Palavayal/alassery
Palavayal P.O., Kasargode,670511
701 218 2658 (P), 952 686 5950 (H)
bro.tomthomas@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
67
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
05. Edappalliyil omas MST
[Noyal Joseph], DOB: 25 November 2001
Par/Archepa: Ayannoor/alassery
Kamballur P.O., Kasargod, 670511
884 876 4829 (P), 904 872 1491 (H)
noyaljoseph1007@gmail.com
06. Edattukunnel Luke IDK
[Albin Joseph], DOB: 6 July 2002
Par/Epa: Kamakshy/Idukki
Kamakshi P.O., ankamany, 685515
701 292 8544 (P) ,944 611 5764 (H)
albineduttu7@gmail.com
07. Karivelickal Joseph IDK
[Don Joseph] DOB: 7 October 2002
Par/Epa: Kanchiyar/Idukki
oppipala P.O., Idukki, 685511
954 481 4206 (P), 949 758 3711 (H)
donjoseph0710@gmail.com
08. Kazhuthadiyil Mathew RKT
[Bino KK], DOB: 20 October 2002
Par/Epa: Mundiyeruma/Kanjirappally
Kallar P.O, Idukki
884 881 2241 (P), 984 727 0870 (H)
binosunny100@gmail.com
09. Kochupurackal Joseph UJN
[Abin k job], DOB: 13 April 2000
Par/Epa: Mundiyeruma/Kanjirappally
Chottupara P.O., ookkupalam, Idukki
807 553 8962 (P), 960 559 6206 (H)
abinkjob307@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
68 Ruhalaya Seminary
11. Kurisummoottil Joseph MST
[Justin omas], DOB: 24 April 2001
Par/Epa: opramkudy/Idukki
opramkudy P.O., Idukki, 685515
828 124 0931 (P),994 704 7778 (H)
justinjtk2001@gmail.com
12. Kuzhumbil joseph MST
[Akhil Roy], DOB: 25 August 2003
Par/Epa: Kakkodampoil/amarasserry
Kakkodampoil P.O., Kozhikode, 673604
755 984 8643 (P), 949 658 7511 (H)
akhilroykuzhumbil@gmail.com
13. Mandapathil Varghese RKT
[Mebin Mathew], DOB:13 May 2001
Par/Epa: Manvettom/Pala
Kallara P.O., Kottayam, 686611
984 739 5047(P), 964 544 7057 (H)
mebinmandapathil@gmail.com
14. Manimalayil omas MST
[Deepak Binoy], DOB: 23 August 2001
Par/Epa: Vazhathope/Idukki
adiyampadu P.O., Vazhathope
Idukki, 685602
807 556 8319 (P), 954 483 3214 (H)
deepakbinoy23@gmail.com
10. Kunnath Augustin MST
[Aivin omas], DOB:14 September 2001
Par/Archepa: Chandanakampara/alassery
Chandanakampara P. O., Payyavoor
Kannur, 670633
859 404 1584 (P), 949 5619723 (H)
aivinthomas149@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
69
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
15. Mankuzha Mathew UJN
[Albin Joseph], DOB: 30 July 2002
Par/Archepa: Rajamudi/alassery
Malayampadi P.O., Rajamudi, 670674
884 863 7717 (P), 949 631 3756 (H)
albinjoseph9220@gmail.com
16. Maramattathil Mani SNA
[Alen Roy], DOB: 16 September 2002
Par/Epa: Pandippara/Idukki
Pandipara P.O., Pandippara, 685515
701 292 8507 (P) ,918 807 8503 (H)
roy600821@gmail.com
17. Palakattu Joseph MST
[Ajith Jose P.B], DOB: 23 December 2002
Par/Epa: Kattullamala/amarassery
Cherukkade P.O., Kozhikode, 673527
954 479 4641 (P), 994 724 5651 (H)
ajithpjose464@gmail.com
18. Pallickal omas CHY
[Justin Tom Mathew], DOB: 12 July 2000
Par/Archepa: Athirampuzha/Changanacherry
Athirampuzha P.O., Kottayam 686562
751 047 5269(P), 964 543 2953 (H)
jpallickal2000@gmail.com
19. Panamthanath Varghese MST
[Shalbin Shibu], DOB: 03 March 2002
Par/Epa: Pananpilavu, amarassery
Panampilavu P.O., Malappuram, 673 639
949 564 8045 (P),949 521 8044 (H)
shalbin2002@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
70 Ruhalaya Seminary
21. ekkekarottu Joseph MST
[Lijo ekkekarottu], DOB: 28 May 1993
Pari/Archepa: Kadumeni/alassery
Kadumeni P.O., Kasargod
906 133 5808 (P)
lijo.thekkekarottu@gmail.com
22. ekkumkattil Joseph MST
[Jithin Sunny], DOB: 22 October 2002
Par/Epa: Neranthanam/Pala
Amanakara P.O., Kottayam, 686576
907 408 9494 (P), 944 646 4152 (H)
jithinsunny66@gmail .com
23. Urumbil Scaria SNA
[Mervin J Urumbil], DOB: 22 January 2003
Par/Epa: Marika/Kothamangalam
Marika P.O., Koothathukulam, 686662
907 487 4413 (P), 944 692 6088 (H)
mervinjurumbil@gmail.com
24. Vadakkekara James MST
[James Jees], DOB:16 September 2002
Par/Epa: Kuravilangad/Pala
Kuravilangad P.O., Kottayam, 686633
907 220 9375 (P), 860 688 5852(H)
jamesjees16@gmail.com
20. Poothakuzhiyil omas RKT
[Bilbin Benny], DOB: 30 January 2002
Par/Epa: Rajakumary/Idukki
Rajakumary South P.O., Idukki, 685619
859 006 6997 (P), 807 537 8186 (H)
bilbinnenny69@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENTS
71
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
26. Vettikkattu Augustine MST
[Augustine V Sojan], DOB: 20 Dec 2000
Par/Epa: Panampilavu/amarassery
Panampilavu P.O., Kozhikode, 673639
892 113 1468(P), 828 112 8445(H)
augustinec7@gmail.com
25. Vadakkeorath Joseph MST
[Austin ampy], DOB: 27 May 2002
Par/Arch Epa: Paduppu/alassery
Sankarampady P. O., Kasaragod, 671541
907 460 8098 (P), 949 670 2315(H)
vadakkerorath002@gmail.com
“e desired renewal of the whole Church
depends...upon a priestly ministry
animated by the Spirit of Chirst.”
(Optatam Totius, Introduction)
72 Ruhalaya Seminary
ORDER OF THE DAY
PHILOSOPHY
Class Days
05:30 : Rising
06:00 : Sapra, Meditation
Wednesdays & Saturdays (Outdoor Meditation)
Fridays: Audio Visual Meditation, Sapra
06:40 : Holy Qurbana
07:45 : Breakfast, Free Time
08:35 : Class I
09:20 : Interval
09:25 : Class II
10:10 : Interval
10:15 : Class III
11:00 : Interval
11:15 : Class IV
12:00 : Interval
12:05 : Class V
12:50 : Interval
12:55 : Visit to the Bl. Sacrament
13:00 : Lunch
14:00 : Rest/Silence
14:50 : Bible Reading
15:00 : Library/Study
16:00 : Tea, Games
17:30 : Bath
18:00 : Ramsa, Rosary, Study
20:00 : Supper, Free Time
21:00 : Leliya, Study
23:00 : Bedtime
Mondays
06:00 : Batch-wise Sapra & Meditation
Tuesdays & Fridays
18:30 : Batch-wise Rosary
PHILOSOPHY
ORDER OF THE DAY
73
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Wednesdays
08:35-12:50 : Class
14:25 : House Cleaning and other Manual Works
15:30 : Tea, Games
18:00 : Adoration and Rosary
Saturdays
15:00 : Tea, Outing
18:45 : Bath
19:15 : Solemn Ramsa
ursdays & Feast Days
06:00 : Rising
06:30 : Sapra , Holy Qurbana, Meditation
08:15 : Breakfast
09:15 : Bible Reading, Study
10:30 : Recreation
11:00 : Study
12:00 : Solemn Rosary
12:25 : Visit to the Bl. Sacrament
12:30 : Lunch
14:00 : Rest/Silence
14:45 : Bell
15:00 : RCLA
16:00 : Tea, Games
18:30 : Bath
19:00 : Ramsa
19:30 : Study
20:00 : Supper
21:15 : Leliya (private), Study
22:50 : Lights o in Study Halls
23:00 : Bedtime
Sundays
06:00 : Rising
06:30 : Sapra, Holy Qurbana
08:30 : Breakfast
09:30 : Bible Reading, Study
10:45 : Recreation
11:00 : Free Time (Silence)
12:00 : Recreation
12:25 : Visit to the Blessed Sacrament
12:30 : Lunch
14:00 : Silence
14:40 : Mission Prayer
14:45 : Tea, Village Ministry
PHILOSOPHY
ORDER OF THE DAY
18:00 : Return from the villages
18:30 : Ramsa, Rosary (private)
19:15 : Study
20:00 : Supper
21:15 : Leliya (private), Study
22:50 : Lights o in the study halls
23:00 : Bedtime
COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY
76 Ruhalaya Seminary
TEACHING STAFF
Bp Vadakel Sebastian MST (D.C.L.) Oriental Canon Law
Fr Akkamparampil James, Ujjain (M..) Church History
Fr Ammanathukunnel Kurian MST (L.S.S., D..) Sacred Scripture
Fr Anjilithoppil Joyal (L.S.S.) Sacred Scripture
Fr Aniyekatt Kisincher MST (D..) Systematic eology
Fr Arangassery Lonappan MST (DSc.E.O.) Liturgy
Fr Aryankalayil Joseph MST (D..) Systematic eology
Fr Benito Antony John, Bhopal (D..) Latin Liturgy
Adv. Jijil Joseph (L.L.B.) Legal Aid and
Human Rights
Fr Cheriampanatt Joseph MST (D..) Systematic eology
Fr Eugene D’Silva C.Ss.R Homiletics
Fr Joseph Cyprian OIC (D..) Malankara Liturgy
Fr Henry Angel, SAC (S.T.L.) Moral eology
Fr Ikkaraparampil Jacob, Ujjain (L.OCL) Canon Law
Fr Kadalikkattilputhenpura Vincent MST (D..) Canon Law
Fr Kaithottumkal Justin MST (L..) Patristics
Fr Kalathoor Chandy MST (D..) Systematic eology
Fr Kalezhath Biju, Jagadalpur (D.C.L.) Canon Law
Fr Karimpanackal Manuel MST (Ph.D.) Pastoral Counselling
Fr Kizhakkeyil Sebastian MST (D..) Sacred Scripture
Fr Kochumalayil Joseph MST (L.) Moral eology
Fr Kollamkudy Ashok MST (M.A. Music) Music
Fr Kondoor Jose MST (L..) Spirituality
Fr Kondooparampil John, Ujjain (D..) Liturgy
Fr Koottumkal Sebastian MST (D..) Sacred Scripture
Fr Kudiyiruppil John MST (D..) Systematic eology
Fr Kulappurath Jaison MST (D.Sc.E.O.) Liturgy
Fr Kuppayil Johnson MST (L.S.S.) Sacred Scripture
Fr Kurukilamkatt James MST (D..) Church History
THEOLOGY
77
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Fr Manjalankal omas MST (L..) Catechetics
Fr Mampilly Tony MST (L.., M.Ed.) Moral eology
Finance &
Accounting
Fr Marottikudy Augustine (MA, LLB) Islam
Fr Muthanatt George MST (M.Ph.) Human Resource
Fr Olickal Mathew MCBS (D..) Sacred Scripture
Fr Palakeel Joseph MST (D..) Fundamental
eology
Fr Panjikaran Joy Gervasis MST (M.A., (D..) Sacred Scripture
Fr Parackal Manoj MST (L.S.S., D..) Sacred Scripture
Fr Perumanoor Antony MST (D.C.L.) Oriental Canon Law
Fr Pulavelil Joseph MST (L..) Church History
Fr Puliampallil Joji (D..) Moral eology
Fr Pulickamandapam Antony MST (D..) Hindu Religious
Symbolism
Fr Pullattu Sebastian MST (D..) Christology
Fr Purayidom Jacob MST (L..) eology of
Religions
Sr. Shalini Mulackal (D..) Feminine eology
Fr ekkekarott Joseph MST (D..) Missiology
Fr Ukken Varghese, rissur (D..) Moral eology
Fr Vadakkemuriyil (Neyyoor) Lijo (L. .) Canon Law
Fr Vattappara Peter MST (D..) Moral eology
Fr Vedikunnel Joseph (L.Sc.E.O) Pastoral eology,
Spiritual eology
Fr Vettukallel Justin MST (M.M.C., M.B.A.,
STD.)
Systematic eology
THEOLOGY
78 Ruhalaya Seminary
DIRECTORS OF COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Aorestation : Fr Manoj Parackal
Bible Quiz : Fr Manoj Parackal
Computer, Film & TV : Fr Joby Koottumkal
Cultural Activities : Fr Jaison Kulappurath
Decoration : Fr Tony Mampilly
Garden : Fr Justin Vettukallel
Health & Hygiene : Father Prefects & Procurator
Homilies & Sermons : Fr Justin Vettukallel (English)
Fr Joby Koottumkal (Hindi), II Years
Fr Tony Mampilly (Hindi),
Deacons & III Years
Literary Activities : Fr John Kudiyiruppil
Liturgy & Chapel : Fr Binoy Purayidom
Mission Animation : Fr Binoy Purayidom
Fr Joseph Vedikunnel
Fr Joby Koottumkal
Fr Tony Mampilly
Mission Day : Fr Joby Koottumkal
Music : Fr Jaison Kulappurath
Sports & Games : Fr John Kudiyiruppil
Work &Vegetable Garden : Fr Tony Mampilly
THEOLOGY
79
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THOLOGY COURSE: NORMS AND PROVISIONS
Norms of Studies
e second stage of studies in Ruhalaya comprises of three years of
theology as required for the Baccalaureate in eology (B. .) followed
by the ministerial year in preparation for priestly ordination. Ruhalaya
College of eology is aliated to the Faculty of eology, the Pontical
Oriental Institute of Religious Studies, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Requirements for Admission to eology
Application for admission to theology should be made in the prescribed
form and should reach the Rector before March 25 every year with
a) the recommendation of the Bishop or Superior b) a certicate of
successful completion of canonical requirements of Philosopphy course,
along with the nal mark sheets c) the report from the seminary where
he studied previously. e candidate should have graduated in any
discipline besides the completion of an approved philosophy course of
any ecclesiastical faculty or seminary. A student who had his previous
studies in any other institute has to present documents of his graduation
and seminary course. Ruhalaya admits women religious to the four-year
eology course. Sisters should have completed one year of professed
religious life. For admission to theology the applicant shall have the
degree of B. Ph. or shall have completed at least a Diploma course in
Philosophy. Each student shall pay a fee of Rs. 5000/- for the academic
year. is sum is to be paid at the beginning of the academic year.
Programme of Studies
eology course consists of 184 credits (168.5 credits for regular courses
and 15.5 credits for Obligatory requirements and Electives, in three years
or 6 semesters.1 Article 24 of the Inuction on the Aliation of Institutes
of Higher studies calls it “three years of basic-level theology.” e fourth
year theology is called “Pastoral year”2 or “Ministerial year.”3 At the
completion of the courses of the Ministerial year, the Institute gives the
students a Certicate.4 One credit comprises 12 hours of lectures and 13
1. Instruction … Art. 24 and Art. 32
2. Veritatis Gaudium, 76.2.
3. Instruction … Art. 29.2.
4. Instruction … Art.29.2; Statutes … 51.4; VG, 76.2.
THEOLOGY
80 Ruhalaya Seminary
hours of personal work and preparation for examination. Each credit is
given 25 marks. Introductory courses are conducted in the rst year. e
second and third year courses are mostly combined on an alternating
cycle.
eology Programme integrates ve types of courses: (1) basic courses
which all the students must do; (2) elective courses from which every
student chooses two courses, one each in the second and third year;
(3) six seminars in three years, of which the rst four are obligatory
and the other two allow choice of topics and professors; (4) extension
programme (a) intensive communication course in June at the end of
the rst year, (b) eld placement programme during the second summer
holidays, and (c) one month action-reection programme during the
third year; (5) an intensive special course in the rst week of November
for all the theologians.
Each student should submit by the middle of the sixth semester, a short
thesis of 50 pages, topic of which is to be xed at the beginning of the
fourth semester. Other courses to develop the talents and skills of the
students are also oered.
Ruhalaya College of eology provides courses leading to degree of
Bachelor of eology followed by ministerial year courses in preparation
for priesthood. e Plan of studies has been made in compliance with the
Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium on Ecclesiastical Universities
and Faculties (VG Art. 81-83; 69-76 and VG norms Art. 30-34).
e programme of studies in the Institute is designed for systematic
study of Catholic doctrine which rests upon the written Word of God
together with living Tradition as its perpetual foundation (VG 70,1-2).
It also aims at seeking solutions to human problems in the light of that
same revelation (VG 69) and in dialogue with the human sciences.
It has the special duty to take care of the scientic theological formation
of those preparing for the priesthood and those who are preparing to
hold some particular Ecclesiastical oce (VG 76,1). In imparting and
imbuing the Catholic doctrine, delity to the Magisterium of th Church
as well as to the received patrimony of the Church are emphasized (VG
73).
e individual theological disciplines are “taught in such a way that …
a profound understanding of the mystery of Christ” is made and it is
THEOLOGY
81
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
“announced with greater eectiveness to the People of God and to all
nations” (VG 70,2, VG Norms 53).
Being a theologate in the mission and forming missionary personnel,
care is taken that “without any change of the truth, there is an adaptation
to the nature and character of every culture, taking special account of
the positive values in the various cultures, philosophies and the wisdom
of various peoples. However, all syncretism and every kind of false
particularism as well as “systems and methods incompatible with the
Christian faith must not be accepted” (VG 71,1,2). Ecumenical questions,
relationship with non-Christian religions (VG 72,2) and problems arising
from atheism and other currents of contemporary culture are to be
scrupulously studied (VG 72,3) according to the norms set by competent
Church authorities (VG 72,1). e teaching Sta ought to pay singular
attention in their lectures and investigations to the theological issues in
relation to: a) e missionary ad gentes endeavours of the Church, b) the
life and doctrine of the Christians not in communion with the Holy See,
c) other religions and cultures of India, d) contemporary challenges that
arise from media and atheism.
Methods of eological Studies
1) Lectures
2) Perusal of basic books and articles on a subject, guided by the teacher.
3) Personal and group-study
4) Examinations and tests
5) Seminars, written assignments and written Scientic Research Paper
under the direction of the teaching sta.
6) e rst and second year students shall present each year one essay
of 3000 words on a chosen topic under the direction of a teacher and
submit reviews (one each semester in the rst and second year) of two
serious books connected with any main subject and approved by the
teacher i.e., 2 essays and 4 book reviews). e third year students shall
submit a written Scientic Research Paper of at least 10,000 words of
text.
7) All students shall participate in the extension lectures and other
academic activities organized. eir involvement will be evaluated and
credited.
8) In all academic matters from classes to examinations, the teachers
and students are to abide by the directives of the Institute Council.
THEOLOGY
82 Ruhalaya Seminary
9) When the Institute adjudges it to be appropriate, it may conduct
online classes and examinations.
Bachelor’s Degree in eology
e programme of studies is intended to acquaint the students with all
the Catholic doctrines and initiate them into the methods of scientic
research. To obtain the Bachelor’s Degree in eology, every student is
to complete successfully all the principal and auxiliary disciplines and
examinations to the value of the credits assigned. e “ve year basic
cycle” (VG 76,2) “ends with the academic degree of Baccalaureate or
some other suitable degree as the Statutes of the Faculty determine” (VG
74, a). In addition to the ve-year basic cycle, special courses may be
oered in the ministerial/pastoral year, at the end of which a “Diploma
may be conferred” (VG 75, 2).
THEOLOGY
83
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
SYLLABUS
THEOLOGICAL SUBJECTS AND THEIR CREDITS IN
RUHALAYA COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY
e syllabus of the Ruhalaya College of eology, Ujjain has been revised
according to the directives of Veritatis Gaudium.5 It follows European
Credit System (ECTS) in which one credit amounts to 12 hours of
lectures and 13 hours of personal work and preparation for examination.
e curriculum has breadth and balance. e students ought to
complete 184 credits6 in six semesters (3 years)7, under 12 major titles:
Sacred Scripture, Fundamental eology, Dogmatic eology, Moral
eology, Canon Law, Liturgy, Church History, Patrology, Missiology,
Auxiliary Disciplines, Pastoral eology & Archaeology and Obligatory
Requirements.8 e classication of subjects and allocation of credits
according to the new syllabus are given below under three headings:
1) Table of Courses: Discipline-wise, Credits and Total Credits
2) Table of Courses: Year-wise, Teachers and Credits
3) Course Abstracts.
5. Pope Francis, Apostolic Constitution, 29 Jan., 2018.
6. Instruction on the Aliation of Institutes of Higher Studies, Congregation for
Catholic Education, Rome, 8 Dec. 2020, in article 24, speaks of 180 credits to
be completed within three years. Article 32 of the same document repeats it.
However, Statutes … Art. 42 hints at 184 credits.
7. Instructions … Art. 24, 32.
8. Veritatis Gaudium, art. 54 b & c.
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
84 Ruhalaya Seminary
TABLE OF COURSES
DISCIPLINEWISE, CREDITS AND TOTAL CREDITS
SACRED SCRIPTURE
No. Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
1 SS 1 Intro. to Scripture & Exegesis 3 3
2 SS 2 Pentateuch 3.5 6.5
3 SS 3 Historical Books 3.5 10
4 SS 4 Wisdom 2.5 12.5
5 SS 5 Psalms 2 14.5
6 SS 6 Prophets I: Minor Prophets 2.5 17
7 SS 7 Prophets II: Major Prophets 2 19
8 SS 8 OT Apocalypse & Revelation 1.5 20.5
9 SS 9 Intro. to Synoptics and Mark 2.5 23
10 SS 10 St Mathew 2 25
11 SS 11 St Luke 2 27
12 SS 12 St John 2 29
13 SS 13 Pauline Epistles: Introduction 1 30
14 SS 14 Pauline Epistles: Analysis 3.5 33.5
15 SS 15 Letter to the Hebrews 1 34.5
16 SS 16 Catholic and Johannine Epistles 1.5 36
17 SS 17 Passion and Resurrection
Narratives of Four Gospels
1.5 37.5
18 SS 18 Act of the Apostles 1.5 39
Total Credits for Sacred Scripture 39
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
85
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGY
No. Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
19 FT 1 Ecumenism 2.5 2.5
20 FT 2 Inter-Religious Dialogue 2 4.5
21 FT 3 Atheism 1.5 6
22 FT 4 Cont. Currents in eol. &
Culture
1.5 7.5
23 FT 5 Revelation and Faith 2.5 10
Total Credits for Fundamental eology 10
DOGMATIC THEOLOGY
No Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
24 DT 1 Introduction to eology 2 2
25 DT 2 Triune God 3 5
26 DT 3 Christology I: Dogmatic
Christology
2 7
27 DT 4 Christology II: Fundamental
Christology
2 9
28 DT 5 Eucharist 2 11
29 DT 6 Mariology 1 12
30 DT 7 Eschatology 2 14
31 DT 8 Ecclesiology 3 17
32 DT 9 Pneumatology and eology of
Grace
3 20
33 DT 10 Priesthood 1.5 21.5
34 DT 11 eological Anthropology 2 23.5
35 DT 12 Oriental eology 1.5 25
Total Credits for Dogmatic eology 25
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
86 Ruhalaya Seminary
MORAL THEOLOGY
No Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
36 MT 1 Fundamental moral theology 3.5 3.5
37 MT 2 eological Virtues 2.5 6
38 MT 3 Commandments 2.5 8.5
39 MT 4 Justice and Social Teachings 2.5 11
40 MT 5 Sexual Morality 2.5 13.5
41 MT 6 Marriage and Family 2 15.5
42 MT 7 Bio-Ethics 1.5 17
43 MT 8 Sin and Reconciliation 2.5 19
Total Credits of Moral eology 19.5
CANON LAW
No Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
44 CL 1 Intro. Canon law 2 2
45 CL 2 Hierarchal Constitutions 2.5 4.5
46 CL 3 Clerics, Laity and Consecrated
Life
2.5 7
47 CL 4 Procedural Laws 2.5 9.5
48 CL 5 Marriage Laws 2.5 12
49 CL 6 Ecclesial Magisterium 1.5 13.5
50 CL 7 Divine Worship 2.5 16
51 CL 8 Particular Law of the Syro-
Malabar Church
1.5 17.5
Total Credits of Canon Law 17.5
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
87
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
LITURGY
No Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
52 LT 1 Introduction to Liturgy 2 2
53 LT 2 Liturgical Hours 2 4
54 LT 3 Liturgical Calendar 2 6
55 LT 4 Liturgical Music 3 9
56 LT 5 Sacrament of Initiation and
Anointing
3.5 12.5
57 LT 6 Syro-Malabar Qurbana: History
and eology
4.5 17
Total Credits of Liturgy 17
CHURCH HISTORY
No Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
58 CH 1 Ancient Church History 2.5 2.5
59 CH 2 Contemporary Church History 2.5 5
60 CH 3 Indian Church History 3.5 8.5
Total Credits of Church History 8.5
PATROLOGY
No Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
61 PT 1 Monasticism and Syriac Fathers 2.5 2.5
62 PT 2 Greek and Latin Patrology 2.5 5
Total Credits of Patrology 5
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
88 Ruhalaya Seminary
MISSIOLOGY
No Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
63 MS 1 Introduction to Missiology 2.5 2.5
64 MS 2 Mission eology 2.5 5
65 MS 3 Hindu Feasts and Religious
Symbolism
1.5 6.5
66 MS 4 Islam 1.5 8
Total Credits of Missiology 8
AUXILIARY DISCIPLINES
No Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
67 AD 1 Greek 2.5 2.5
68 AD 2 Hebrew 2.5 5
69 AD 3 Hindi 2 7
70 AD 4 Syriac 1 8
71 AD 5 Hermeneutics and Homiletics 2 10
72 AD 6 Catechesis 1.5 11.5
73 AD 7 Sacramentology 2.5 14
74 AD 8 Safe Environment 1 15
75 AD 9 Electives 4 19
Total Credits of Auxiliary Disciplines 19
PASTORAL THEOLOGY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
No Code Subjects Credits Total Credits
76 MP 1 Pastoral eology 2.5 2.5
77 MP 2 Biblical Geography and
Archaeology
1.5 4
Total Credits of Pastoral eology and
Archaeology
4
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
89
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
OBLIGATORY REQUIREMENTS
No Code Subjects Credits Total
Credits
78 OR 1 Book Reviews (4) 1.5 1.5
79 OR 2 Seminar (2) 3 4.5
80 OR 3 Extension Lectures 1 5.5
81 OR 4 Scientic Research Paper 6 11.5
Total Credits of Obligatory Requirements 11.5
TOTAL CREDITS IN THEOLOGY 184
TABLE OF COURSES
YEARWISE, CREDITS, AND TEACHERS
FIRST YEAR THEOLOGY
First Semester (I Semester)
No. Subject Credit Professor
1 Pentateuch 3.5 Parackal Manoj
2 Introduction to Canon Law 2 Perumanoor Antony
3 Fundamental Moral eology 3.5 Pullattu Roy
4 Intro. to Synoptics, Mark 2.5 Kuppayil Johnson
5 Letter to Hebrews 1.5 Panjikaran Joy
6Hebrew 2.5 Parackal Manoj
7 Ancient Church History 2.5 Kurukilamkattu
James
8 Introduction to Liturgy 2 Kulappurath Jaison
9 Introduction to eology 2 Purayidom Binoy
10 Hermeneutics and Homiletics 2 Eugene D’Silva
11 Introduction to Scripture 2 Parackal Manoj
12 Mariology 1 Kudiyiruppil John
13 Intro. to Missiology 2.5 Kootumkal Joby
14 Liturgical Music 1.5 Kulappurath Jaison
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
90 Ruhalaya Seminary
15 Extension Lectures 1
16 Intro. to Sacramentology 1 Cheriampanatt Jose
17 Liturgical Seasons 2 Kulappurath Jaison
Total Credits 35
Second Semester (II Semester)
No. Subject Credit Professor
1 St John 2 Koottumkal Sebastian
2 Revelation and Faith 2.5 Vettukallel Justin
3 Cont. & Modern Church
History
2.5 Akkamparampil James
4 eological Virtues 2.5 Maruthumkuzhi Jobish
5 Oriental eology 1.5 Kudiyiruppil John
6Greek 2.5 Parackal Manoj
7 Sacramentology 2.5 Bp Vadakkel Sebastian
8 Biblical Archaeology and
Geography
1.5 Anjilithoppil Joyal
9eological Anthropology 2 Vettukallel Justin
10 Liturgical Hours 2 Kondooparampil John
11 Sexual Morality 2.5 Joji Puliampallil
12 Passion & Resu. Narrative
of Four Gospels
1.5 Koottumkal Sebastian
13 Liturgical Music 1.5 Kulappurath Jaison
14 Sacraments of Initiation &
Anointing
3.5 Kulappurath Jaison
15 Book Reviews 1.5
16 Electives 2
Total Credits 33.5
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
91
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
SECOND YEAR THEOLOGY
First Semester (III Semester)
No. Subject Credit Professor
1 Historical Books 3.5 Parackal Manoj
2 Triune God 3 Aryankalayil Joseph
3 Hierarchical Constitution 2.5 Vadakkemuriyil (Neyoor)
Lijo
4 Commandments 2.5 Ukkan Varghese
5 Justice and Social
Teachings
2.5 Henry Angel
6St Mathew 2Kuppayil Johnson
7 Prophets I: Minor
Prophets
2.5 Kizhakkeyil Sebastian
8Eschatology 2 Kudiyiruppil John
9 Atheism 1.5 Kudiyiruppil John
10 Priesthood 1.5 Vedikunnel Joseph
11 Particular Law of Syro-
Malabar Church
1.5 Ikkaraparampil Jacob
12 Syriac 1 Valiamangalam Jose
13 Seminar 1.5
Total Credits 27.5
Second Semester (IV Semester)
No.Subject Credit Professor
1 Ecclesiology 3 Kudiyiruppil John
2 Indian Church History 3.5 Kurukilamkattu James
3 Clerics, Laity &
Consecrated Life
2.5 Vadakkemuriyil Lijo
4 Greek and Latin Patrology 2.5 Kaithottumkal Justin
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
92 Ruhalaya Seminary
5 Procedural Laws 2.5 Kadalikkattilputhenpura
Vincent
6 Prophets II: Major
Prophets
2Kizhakkeyil Sebastian
7 Mission eology 2.5 ekkekarott Joseph
8 Pneumatology and Grace 3 Aniyekatt Kisincher
9 Act of the Apostles 1.5 Ammanathukunnel
Kurian
10 Luke 2 Ammanathukunnel
Kurian
11 Islam 1.5 Manikombel Lijo
12 Electives 2
13 Seminar 1.5
Total Credits 33.5
THIRD YEAR THEOLOGY
First Semester (V Semester)
No. Subject Credit Professor
1 Hindi 2 Muricken Jubil
2 Christology I: Dogmatic
Christology
2Pullattu
Sebastian
3 Pauline Epistles: Introduction 1.5 Panjikaran Joy
Gervasis
4 Pauline Epistles: Analysis 3.5 Panjikaran Joy
Gervasis
5Marriage and Family 2 Kochumalayil
Manu
6 Ecumenism 2.5 Purayidom
Binoy
7 Pastoral eology 2.5 Vedikunnel
Joseph
8 Catholic and Johan. Epistles 1.5 Panjikaran Joy
Gervasis
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
93
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
9Marriage Law 2.5 Perumannoor
Antony
10 Monasticism and Syriac Fathers 2.5 Kaithottumkal
Justin
11 OT Apocalypse & Revelation 1.5 Koottumkal
Sebastian
12 Inter-Religious Dialogue 2 Vettukallel Justin
13 Scientic Research Paper 3
Total Credits 29
Second Semester (VI Semester)
No. Subject Credit Professor
1 Hindi 2 Karingadayil Lithosh
2 Christology I: Dogmatic
Christology
2.5 Pullattu Sebastian
3 Pauline Epistles:
Introduction
1.5 Panjikaran Joy Gervasis
4 Pauline Epistles: Analysis 3.5 Panjikaran Joy Gervasis
5Marriage and Family 2Kochumala Manu
6 Ecumenism 2.5 Valiamangalam Jose
7 Pastoral eology 2.5 Vedikunnel Joseph
8 Catholic and Johan.
Epistles
1.5 Panjikaran Joy Gervasis
9Marriage Law 2.5 Perumannoor Antony
10 Monasticism and Syriac
Fathers
2.5 Kaithottumkal Justin
11 OT Apocalypse &
Revelation
1.5 Koottumkal Sebastian
12 Inter-Religious Dialogue 2 Vettukallel Justin
13 esis 3
Total Credits 29 .5
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
94 Ruhalaya Seminary
COURSES FOR THE MINISTERIAL YEAR1
ese are the courses foreseen for the ministerial year in the coming
years. Other relevant courses might also be added according to the
need of the time.
1. Pastoral Psychology
2. Archives and Documentation
3. Priestly and Missionary Spirituality
4. Basic Accounting Skills
5. Introduction to the Civil Law
6. Parish Registers
7. Introduction to Latin Liturgy
8. Introduction to Malankara Liturgy
9. Youth Animation
10. Iconography
11. Administration of Sacraments
12. Media and Communication
13. Film Criticism from a Pastoral Perspective
14. Basic Construction Skills and School Administration
15. Hospital Administration
16. Modern Sects and Denominations
17. Basics of Electricity and Plumbing
18. Human Resource Management
19. Social Ministry
20. Food, Health, and Medicine
21. Constitutional Rights of Minorities
1. Instruction … 29.2; VG 76.2 Ministerial/Pastoral Year means fourth
year theology. At the completion of the 3 year “basic level theology
course of studies, for the priesthood,” there will be “special disciplines”
(Art. 29.2) suited to their future ministry. is one year course is
concluded with the granting of a special diploma; VG 76.2 prescribes
that “at the end of this year, a special Diploma may be conferred.”
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
95
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
ATTENDANCE OF COURSES
Regular attendance of classes, as scheduled in the Seminary Calendar, is
obligatory for all the students. If a student, for any reason, misses 25%
and above of the classes of any course, he/she must compensate for the
loss of the classes as directed by the Dean of Studies. If a student, for any
reason, misses all the classes of a course, he/she must repeat that course.
A tabulated report, indicating the percentage of class absence, will be
sent to the Bishop/Major Superior by the Dean of Studies along with
the Academic Results.
For all prescribed subjects, there may be other requirements like
assignment, term paper, class presentation and research work. ere
shall not be more than one such work for a subject. e professor, in
his evaluation, will also take into account the attendance and class
performance of the students.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations are, as a rule, conducted for every course at the end of
each semester. ey may be oral, written, assignments or a combination
of them. Examinations for the one-credit courses of the visiting
professors may be conducted on completion of the course, especially if
it is oral. e mode of examination for all the subjects with two or more
credits will be written. e Dean may grant exception to the above norm
on the mode of examination, of two or more credits course taught by the
visiting professors. e timetable of the examination will be xed by the
Dean in consultation with the Rector. In the sixth semester there will be
a comprehensive Viva Voce, Ad Auditus and a written examinations on
the themes given.
A student who fails to obtain the pass mark in any subject has to repeat
the examination. Normally only one supplementary examination is
conducted, which will take place within a month, but not earlier than
one week from the concluding date of the examination. e marks of
the supplementary examination will not be considered for deciding
the rank of a student. No student who passed with a low mark will be
permitted to repeat the examination. In case any student fails in the
supplementary examination, the matter will be immediately reported
to the Bishop/Major Superior by the Dean of Studies. If the Bishop/
Major Superior allows to go ahead, the student will be permitted to go
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
96 Ruhalaya Seminary
for another examination only aer having submitted a scientic paper
on the subject as directed by the Dean in consultation with the teacher.
Academic Grade
Distinction A+ Summa cum Laude 90 to 100%
High First Class A Magna cum Laude 80 to 89%
First Class B+ Cum Laude 70 to 79%
Second Class B Bene Probatus 60 to 69%
ird Class C+ Probatus 50 to 59%
Pass Mark 50%
B. . Degree
Ruhalaya College of eology, aliated to Paurastya Vidyāpītham,
Kottayam, awards B.. degree to those students who obtain at least
65% in the nal grade. In the calculation of the nal grade of a student,
70% is allotted to the aggregate of the marks of the three-year theology
courses, 10% is allotted to the marks of the dissertation (6 Credits) and
20% is allotted to the marks of comprehensive examinations: written
(four Credits), Viva Voce (6 Credits) and Ad Auditus (2 Credits).
e following students are not eligible for B.. Degree: (1) those who
fail in the Comprehensive Examinations (written or oral), (2) those who
fail in more than two subjects in any academic year (during the three-
year eology Programme), and (3) those who fail in any supplementary
examination.
Time Duration for the Examinations
For all one credit courses the written examination will be for 1 hour.
e courses with 2 to 4 credits will have the written examination for 2
hours and the courses with 5 credits and above will have 2.30 hours. e
comprehensive written examination will be of 3 hours.
Criteria for the Evaluation of Written Scientifc Research Paper
of B..
Content: 50%, Methodology: 30%, Presentation of the Text: 20%.
Students may not take the same subject of their seminars for dissertation,
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
97
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
making use of the seminar as a part of their dissertation.
Promotion and Sacred Orders
At the end of every academic year, the Rector with the consent of
the Sta Council promotes the well-motivated students who have
fullled the academic and other requirements to the next year
and recommends the brothers for the Sacred Orders of Karoyusa,
Heupadiaknusa and M’Samsanusa at the end of rst, second and
third year respectively. Priestly Ordination is at the end of the
fourth year. ose who are found unworthy of the seminary life
and priestly ministry are asked to discontinue at any time of the
year.
THEOLOGY
SYLLABUS
In Seminaries, students should receive
“a solid formation that is human,
spiritual, doctrinal, and pastoral.”
(Pastor Bonus, 113)
98 Ruhalaya Seminary
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTURE
Course Code: SS 1; Credits: 3 (36 lectures)
Professor: Fr Parackal Manoj omas
Synopsis and Bibliography
is course is intended to prepare the students for the scientic and
systematic study of the Sacred Scripture in order to help them to unleash
the power of God’s word for their life and that of others. Students in
this course will be equipped to: Appreciate the Bible as the Living
Word of God; the Division of the Bible; the Languages of the Bible; the
connection between Scripture and Tradition; Formation of Canon of
the Bible; Biblical inspiration and interpretation; Literary genres; the
history, content, and practice of using the Bible as the basis for prayer;
the study of the Dogmatic Constitution of Vatican II, “Dei Verbum.”
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Barr, J., e Concept of Biblical eology: an
Old Testament Perspective, Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999; Barton, J.,
Understanding the Old Testament: Method in Biblical Study, Philadelphia:
Westminster, 1984; Brueggemann, W., eology of the Old Testament:
testimony, dispute, advocacy, Minneapolis: Fortress 1997; Barret, C. K.,
e New Testament Background, London: Harper One, 1995; Brown, R.
E., An Introduction to the New Testament. New York: Doubleday, 1997.
PENTATEUCH
Course Code: SS 2; Credits: 3.5 (42 lectures)
Professor: Fr Parackal Manoj omas
Synopsis and Bibliography
e objective of this course is to introduce the students to the content
and theology of the Pentateuch. It will give attention to the questions
of the formation of the Pentateuch, the authorship of the book, the
problems of the Pentateuch, the structure, content and theologies of
creation, covenant, liberation, election and redemption. e basic
questions about Pentateuch and the debate on Tetrateuch, Hexateuch,
Enneateuch are introduced discussed before delving into the study of
each book in detail.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
99
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Bailey, Lloyd, e Pentateuch, Nashville: Abingdon
Press, 1981; Budd, P. J., Leviticus, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996;
Blenkinsopp, Joseph, The Pentateuch: An Introduction to the First Five
Books of the Bible, In e Anchor Bible Reference Library. New York:
Doubleday, 1992; Blenkinsopp, Joseph. Abraham, Creation, Un-creation,
Re-creation: A Discursive Commentary on Genesis 1-11, New York: T &
T Clark, 2011; Blenkinsopp, Joseph, “e Documentary Hypothesis in
Trouble,” 10-21, in Harvey Minko, ed., Approaches to the Bible: e
Best of Bible Review, vol. 1, Composition, Transmission, and Language,
Washington, Biblical Archaeological Society, 1994.
HISTORICAL BOOKS
Course Code: SS 3; Credits: 3.5 (42 lectures)
Professor: Fr Parackal Manoj omas
Synopsis and Bibliography
e Historical books record almost an entire millennium of Israel’s
history, from the possession of the land down to the deportations and
loss of the land because of their unbelief and disobedience. e course
oers a brief study on the political and religious backgrounds, literary
form, historicity and theology of the events narrated in the historical
books. Discussions on the scholarly positions of the Deuteronomistic
history and main themes from the book of Joshua to 2 Maccabees are
envisioned.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Ackroyd, P. R., Exile and Restoration, Philadelphia:
Westminster, 1968; Berlin, Adele, Esther, JPS, Jewish Publication
Society, 2001; Bright, J. A., History of Israel, Westminster John Knox,
2000; Brueggemann, Walter, First and Second Samuel, Westminster John
Knox, 1990; Campbell, E. F., Jr. Ruth, Anchor Bible, Doubleday, 1985;
Davies, Gordon F., Ezra and Nehemiah, Berit Olam, Liturgical Press,
1999; Japet, Sara, I & II Chronicles, OTL, Westminster John Knox, 1993.
WISDOM LITERATURE
Course Code: SS 4; Credits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Fr Olickal Mathew
Synopsis and Bibliography
Wisdom Literature, which makes up a large portion of the Hebrew Bible,
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
100 Ruhalaya Seminary
is a genre of ancient literature characterized by an emphasis on teaching
its audience the things necessary to attain virtue and to obtain divine
favour. Israel’s wisdom tradition developed as part of a much broader
movement within the ancient Near Eastern world. e biblical wisdom
literature is a body of unique writings in that they instruct God’s people
in how they are to walk with him on the earth. e course on Wisdom
Literature will initiate the student to the study of wisdom as a literary
genre in the OT. Main topics covered are Introduction to Wisdom
literature, Wisdom writings of the ANE, Israel’s Wisdom writings, Origin
of Wisdom tradition in Israel, Wisdom in the NT etc. e course will
introduce all Wisdom books of the OT and will do exegesis of selected
passages.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Blenkinsopp, J., Wisdom and the Law in the
OT: e Ordering of Life in Israel and Early Judaism, Oxford:
Oxford University Press, 1983.; Brown, William P. Character in Crisis:
A Fresh Approach to the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament. Grand
Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1996.; Cliord, Richard J. e Wisdom Literature.
Interpreting Biblical Texts. Nashville: Abingdon, 1998.; Collins, John
Joseph. Jewish Wisdom in the Hellenistic Age. Old Testament Library.
Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1997.; Crenshaw, J., Old Testament
Wisdom, Atlanta: Westminster John Knox Press, 1981.; Mcevenue,
S., “Wisdom: A Way of inking about God”, e International Bible
Commentary, 808-814.
PSALMS
Course Code: SS 5; Credits: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Parackal Manoj omas
Synopsis and Bibliography
e course oers a basic introduction to the Book of Psalms and Hebrew
poetry. It will focus on the study of wisdom as a literary genre in the Old
Testament. e introductory part will deal with the origin of Psalms, the
formation, the theological purpose of the book, the poetic devices and
techniques in the Hebrew poetry, the classication of the Psalms, and
the use of Psalms in the liturgical prayer. e second part of the course
will be dedicated to the exegetical and detailed study of the individual
Psalms. e students would be equipped to evaluate and interpret the
main theological purpose and canonical signicance of the book as a
whole.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
101
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Achtemeier, Elizabeth, “e Use of Hymnic
Elements in Preaching”, Interpretation 39(1), 1985 46–59; Alden, Robert
L., “Chiastic Psalms: A Study in the Mechanics of Semitic Poetry”, the
Evangelical eological Society 19(3), 1976, 51–100; Bellinger, William
H., Jr. Psalms: A Guide to Studying the Psalter, Grand Rapids, Baker
Academic, 2012; Bullock, Hassell, C., Encountering the Book of Psalms,
Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2001
PROPHETS I: MINOR PROPHETS
Course Code: SS 6; Credits: 2 (24 Lectures)
Professor: Kizhakkeyil Sebastian
Synopsis and Bibliography
is course oers a general introduction to the prophetic literature as a
whole and a specic introduction to the Prophetic books. e course is
aimed at enabling the students to see the Old Testament prophets as men
of God who went to the kings and to the people, uninvited and fearless,
announcing God’s message of punishment or mercy. e scope of the
rst course is a general study of the non-literary prophets of the OT as
well as a detailed study of each of the Twelve Minor Prophets. A detailed
study of the books in the names of these prophets will enable the students
to realize the basic characteristic of these prophets, i.e. they never sought
royal favours or public applause and never withdrew from their mission
fearing royal wrath or public uproar. e students will be enabled to view
the prophets speaking against individual and social corruptions, gross
negligence of justice to the poor, exploitation and oppression of the weak
and the marginalized, extortion of widows, and against abandonment of
orphans. e various prophetic roles such as voice of the voiceless, critic
of cultic abuses, etc. will be made clear to the students. e methodology
followed in this course is learning from the mouth of the guru without
the use of pen and paper in the class. e course requires the students to
read all the books of the Minor Prophets before beginning the study of
each prophet. Students’ response and interaction during the classes are
strongly recommended. An assignment of preparing a paper on a given
topic is required of every student. Everyday revision in the class, interim
tests and nal examination are part of this course.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Allen, Leslie C., Joel, Jonah and Micah (NICOT),
Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1976.; Doorly, W. J., Prophet of Justice, New
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
102 Ruhalaya Seminary
York: Paulist Press, 1989; Limburg, James, Jonah (OTL), London: SCM
Press, 1993.; Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian, Liberative Prophetic Roles, Ujjain:
Ruhalaya Publications, 2002; Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian, e Twelve Minor
Prophets, Bangalore: ATC, 2006; Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian, e Word
of God, Content and Message, Mumbai: St. Pauls, 2008; Lindblom, J.,
Prophecy in Ancient Israel, Philadelphia, Fortress Press, 1962.
PROPHETS II: MAJOR PROPHETS
Code: SS 7; Credits: 2 (24 Lectures)
Professor: Fr Kizhakkeyil Sebastian
Synopsis and Bibliography
e second course will introduce the students to the three Major
Prophets of the OT, i.e. Isaiah, nicknamed as the prophet of the Messiah;
Jeremiah, nicknamed as the prophet of the new covenant; and Ezekiel,
nicknamed as the prophet insisting on individual responsibility. e
messianic prophecies of Isaiah will persuade the students to look at
his book as the “Gospel of the Old Testament.” e “Servant Songs” in
Isaiah will lead them to the vicarious death and resurrection of Jesus.
e “Confessions” of Jeremiah in severe pain will remind the students
of their prophetic duty amidst threats and persecutions. e course is
aimed at turning the students into prophets in the modern world.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Allen, Leslie C., Ezekiel 1-19 (WBC – 28), Waco:
Word Books, 1994; Allen, Leslie C., Ezekiel 20-48 (WBC – 29), Waco:
Word Books, 1990; Baltzer, Klaus, et al., Deutero_Isaiah: A commentary
on Isaiah 40-55 (Hermeneia), Phildelphia: Fortress Press, 1999; Block,
Daniel I., Book of Ezekiel 25-48 (NICOT), Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,
1998; Brueggemann, Walter, To Pluck Up, To Tear Down (ITC), Grand
Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988; Brueggemann, Walter, To Build, To Plant (ITC),
Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991; Brueggemann, Walter, A Commentary
on Jeremiah: Exile and Homecoming, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998;
Holladay, W. L., Isaiah; Scroll of a Prophetic Heritage, Grand Rapids:
Eerdmans, 1978; Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian, Prophet Isaiah and Zion,
Jerusalem: Franciscan Press, 1997.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
103
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
INTRODUCTION TO SYNOPTICS AND MARK
Course Code: SS 9; Credits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kuppayil Johnson
Synopsis and Bibliography
is course commences with an evaluation of the Gospel according to
Mark in the background of “gospel genre.” It then explores in to various
topics namely the Synoptic Gospels; Synoptic Problem and proposed
solutions; Authorship and place of composition; the theological vision
and outline of Mark - Messianic secret - Suering Messiah - Discipleship
– Son of God and Son of man - Can the abrupt ending of Mark be a
perfect ending? Exegetical study of important chapters; and Faith
proclamation in the Gospel and its relevance in Christian life.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: GARLAND, David E. A eology of Mark’s Gospel:
Biblical eology of the New Testament, Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 2015.
HENDERSON, Suzanne Watts. Christology and Discipleship in the Gospel
of Mark, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2006; IVERSON,
Kelly R. and SKINNER, Christopher W., eds. Mark as Story : Retrospect
and Prospect, Atlanta, Society of Biblical Literature, 2011. STEIN, Robert
H. Mark, Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Grand
Rapids, Baker Academic, 2008. WINN, Adam. e Purpose of Mark’s
Gospel, Wissenschaliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2,
Reihe 245, Tubingen, Mohr Siebeck, 2008.
ST MATTHEW
Course Code: SS 10; Credits: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kuppayil Johnson
Synopsis and Bibliography
Matthew’s Gospel is noted for its presentation of Jesus as a great teacher
with its systematic arrangement of his teachings. For Matthew Jesus is
the Messiah, the Son of God and the Lord. He is the unique teacher of the
Kingdom of heaven and righteousness because he is given all authority
in heaven and on earth (Mt 28, 18). e course will analyze: the literary
authorship, sources, date, place of origin, the intended readers, the Sitz-
im-Leben and the purpose of composition; the style and characteristics;
the literary structure and outline; the genealogy and infancy narrative
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
104 Ruhalaya Seminary
(1, 1-2,23) ; the preparatory setting for Jesus’ ministry (3, 1-4, 16) ;
ministry in and around Galilee (4,17-18,35): ministry in Judea and
Jerusalem (19,1-25,46); the passion and resurrection narratives (26,1-
28,17); the missionary commission (28,18-20); the 5 major discourses in
Matthew with special attention to the Sermon on the Mount (5-7) and
the parable discourse (13); the themes - Kingdom of heaven, fulllment,
discipleship, law and righteousness; Christology and Ecclesiology.
BIBLIOGRAPHY [Matthew]: BORING, M. Eugene. e Gospel
of Matthew, New Interpreters’ Bible Commentary (vol. 8), Nashville,
Abingdon Press, 1995; OSBORNE, Grant R. Matthew, Zondervan
Exegetical Commentary on e New Testament, Grand Rapids,
Zondervan, 2010; LUZ, Ulrich. Matthew 1-7, Hermeneia: A Critical and
Historical Commentary on the Bible, Minneapolis, Fortress Press, 2007.
_____ Matthew 21-28, Hermeneia: A Critical and Historical Commentary
on the Bible, Minneapolis, Fortress Press, 2005.
ST JOHN
Course code: Credits:2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Koottumkal Sebastian
Synopsis and Bibliography
1. Introduction: John a dierent Gospel- relationship of John to Synoptics
(dierences, agreements and complementarity); author, destination and
purpose of composition; stages of the formation of the Fourth Gospel;
the structure, vocabulary and literary characteristics; techniques of
John; unity and historical value; inuences on the Religious thought
of John. 2. Detailed exegetical study of chapters 1-2; 4- 6; 7;13-19. 3.
Study of Johannine favorite terms: life, truth, light, darkness, world,
Jews; the hour, being lied up, glory, to believe, to abide, to know. 4.
Aspects of Johannine eology: Christology; Soteriology; Eschatology;
Ecclesiology; Pneumatology; Sacramentalism and Mysticism. 5.
Relevance of John in the Indian context.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Ashton, John, e Interpretation of John,
Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1997. Barrett, C. K., Gospel According to St.
John: an Introduction With Commentary and Notes, London: SPCK,
1996. Beasley-Murray, G. R., Gospel of Life: eology in the Fourth Gospel,
Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers, 1995. Bernard, J. H. & McNeile, A.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
105
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
H., A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel According to
St John – Vols I-II, Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1999. Brown, Raymond E.,
e Gospel and Epistles of John: A Concise Commentary, Mumbai: St
Paul Publications, 1993.
PASSION AND RESURRECTION NARRATIVES OF
4 GOSPELS
Course Code: SS 17; Credits: 1.5 (18 lectures)
Professor: Fr Koottumkal Sebastian
Synopsis and Bibliography
1) eological Meaning of Passion & Resurrection of Jesus in John,
Synoptics and Paul. Johannine Passion; Resurrection Narratives in
relation to Synoptics’ Narratives. Comparative study between the
Narrative of John and Synoptics: Similarities and dierences. Comparison
of John with the Synoptics: a) common elements; b) elements proper to
John. eological message of each evangelist.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Brown, Raymond E., e Gospel According to John
I-XII (Anchor Bible Series- 29), New York:Doubleday & Company, 1981;
Brown, Raymond E., e Gospel According to John XIII-XXI (Anchor
Bible Series – 29A), New York:Doubleday & Company, 1981; Dodd, C.
H., Historical Tradition in the Fourth Gospel, Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press,1979; Forestell, J. Terence. e Word of the Cross:
Salvation as Revelation in the Fourth Gospel, Roma: Biblical Institute
Press, 1974; Lapotterie, Ignace De, e Hour of Jesus: the Passion and
the Resurrection of Jesus according to John, New York: Alba House, 1983.
ECUMENISM
Course Code: FT 1; Credits: 2.5 (30 Lectures)
Professor: Fr Purayidom Binoy
“ere shall be one ock and one shepherd” (John 10:16), prayed
Jesus. Eorts to hasten the pace of its arrival describe ‘ecumenism’.
We scrutinize in this course, the western and eastern schisms which
brought about the rupture. It also examines the ecumenical posture of
the Catholic Church according to Unitatis Redintegratio of the Vatican
II and the Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on
Ecumenism. Co-operation with other Christian communities demands
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
106 Ruhalaya Seminary
deeper knowledge of one’s own Church and that of all other Churches
and Christian Communities to ward o unprincipled liberalism and
fanatical intransigence. is study helps to achieve this.
Part I: Eastern Non-Catholic Churches: e Assyrian Church of the
East; the Oriental Orthodox Churches; e Orthodox Church
Part II: Chaldean Catholic Churches; Oriental Orthodox Catholic
Churches; Byzantine Rite Catholic Churches; Progress and Results
of Ecumenical Dialogues; the Western Schism; Ecumenical Dialogue
between Protestant and Catholic Churches.
Part III: eology of Ecumenism: History of Catholic Ecumenism; Post-
Conciliar Ecumenical Documents; Catholic Principles of Ecumenism;
Ecumenical eology
Part IV: Unity Eorts: Models of Unity; World Council of Churches;
Obstacles to Unity; Pope the Minister of Unity; Eucharistic Inter-
communion.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Vat II the Decree on Ecumenism; omas, K.J.
Ecumenism a Call to Unity, (Bangalore, Peters Publications, 2007),
169 p; Called to Be United: Ecumenical Directory of the SyroMalabar
Archiepiscopal Church, published in 2017. Madey John. Ecumenism,
Ecumenical Movement and Eastern Churches, (Kottayam: OIRSI, 1987).
Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism.;
Gros, Jerey, Introduction to Ecumenism, (Newyork, Paulist Press, 1998),
256p.
INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
Course Code: FT 2: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Vettukallel Justin
Synopsis and Bibliography
e course explores the possibility of holding a relevant Catholic theology
of Interreligious Dialogue amidst the growing awareness of the pluralism
and fundamentalism of religions in the light of inspiring traces from the
Sacred Scripture, the Sacred Tradition and the theological currents; and
will proceed to recommend the exercise of interreligious dialogue as a
mission of the Church being faithful to a sound theology of religions.
e main purpose of this course is to deepen students’ knowledge of
the Catholic understanding of the world religions, their salvic value or
their roles in the history of salvation and to identify a suitable Christian
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
107
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
attitude towards them. An additional objective is to guide the students
to nd the perennial validity of Christian mission despite the several
theological trends that might dilute the urgency of mission and to
familiarize with the Catholic understanding and signicance of dialogue
in this 21st century. e approach of the theme will be primarily from
the context of global Christianity with specic reference to the Catholic
and the Syro-Malabar traditions.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) Article
Nos. 838-856; Vatican II documents: Nostra Aetate, Ad Gentes and
Gaudium et Spes; Other Magisterial Teachings: Ecclesiam Suam (1964),
Dialogue and Mission (1984), Dialogue and Proclamation (1991),
Dominus Iesus (2001), Christianity and the World Religions (2007) and
Dialogue in Truth and Charity (2014) Di Noia, Joseph Augustine, e
Diversity of Religions: A Christian Perspective (Washington: Catholic
University of America Press, 1992). Dupius, Jacques, Christianity and
e Religions (Mary knoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2001).
REVELATION AND FAITH
Course Code: FT 5; Credits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Fr Vettukallel Justin
Synopsis and Bibliography
e course on ‘Revelation and Faith’ delves into the profound relationship
between the Divine revelation and Christian faith, providing an in-depth
understanding of how God reveals Himself to humanity (Heb.1:1-2) and
how this revelation is received and responded to in faith.
e rst part of the course makes a historical and systematic survey of
the theology of revelation and its genesis from creation and development
from the Sacred Scripture, the Church Fathers and the Church Councils,
with particular focus on the Christ-event and on Dei Verbum (thorough
reading and reection on this Dogmatic Constitution of Vatican II on
Divine Revelation), and from theological reections by contemporary
theologians. e course will expose the language of revelation through
the words and deeds of God in history, disclosed to and received/
experienced by the world, and proclaimed and celebrated in the words,
deeds and sacraments of the Church as a community constituted by the
constantly revelatory Trinity. e course will also discuss the unicity and
universality of the Divine self-disclosure in Jesus of Nazareth in a multi-
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
108 Ruhalaya Seminary
creedal, multicultural world and the question of ongoing revelation. e
second part of the course studies and analyzes the response to revelation
through the assent of faith, beginning from the Scripture and the
Church Fathers and will survey the magisterial teachings and pertinent
theologians. Examining the personal and communal dimensions of
faith, the course will expose the stages of faith development and the role
of the Church, sacraments, virtuous life and prayer in nurturing and
sustaining faith. Finally, the course will discuss the vital dynamics of faith
and mission, since every faithful is a missionary disciple as acclaimed by
Pope Francis (Evangelii Gaudium, 120) and reiterated by the Synod on
Synodality (2023-2024).
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Church Teachings: Dei Verbum of Vatican II (1965); Dei Filius of Vatican
I (1870) and Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) Part I (Sections
One and Two) and pertinent sections from: Providentissimus Deus of
Pope Leo XIII (1893); Pascendi Dominici Gregis of Pope Pius X (1907);
Divino Aante Spiritu of Pope Pius XII (1943); Humani Generis of Pope
Pius XII (1950); Fides et Ratio of Pope John Paul II (1998); Dominus
Iesus of CDF/DDF (2000), Porta Fidei of Pope Benedict XVI (2011) and
Laudate Deum of Pope Francis 2023.
Books: Collins, Gerald O,’ Revelation: Towards a Christian Interpretation
of God’s Self-revelation in Jesus Christ (Oxford: Oxford University Press,
2016); Dulles, Avery, Models of Revelation (New York: Orbis Books,
1992); Neuner, Joseph and Jacques Dupuis (eds), e Christian Faith
(Bangalore: TPI, 1996); Puthanangady, Paul, Julian Saldanha, nd P.
Arockiadoss, Revelation and Faith (Bangalore: TPI, 2003); Rahner, Karl
& Joseph Ratzinger, Revelation and Tradition (London: Herder, 1966);
Ratzinger, Joseph, Introduction to Christianity (New York: Ignatius Press,
1969); Tillich, Paul, Dynamics of Faith (New York: Harper & Brothers,
1957).
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY
Course Code: DT 1; Credits: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Purayidom Binoy
Synopsis and Bibliography
Introduction to theology aims at preparing the students for the study of
theology through a personalised understanding of the sources, methods
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
109
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
and process of theologising. e main purpose of this course is to
deepen students’ knowledge of eology and to create in them a habitus
theologicus from an Indian and Oriental Catholic perspective.
1. What is eology? e term and Denitions
2.e Sources of eology: - Sacred Scripture – Christian Tradition –
Human Experience – eology as critical correlation between Scripture,
Tradition and human experience
3. Division of theology: Eastern – Western- Indian; Historical –
Systematic; Foundational – Doctrinal – Practical; Various theological
disciplines.
4. eology and theologies: History of eology: Historical periods: NT
– Patristic – Scholastic – Modern and contemporary theologies; post-
Vatican development of theologies.
5. Present nature, orientation and understanding of theology: eological
method, language, styles. eology as des quaerens intellectum –
theology and mystagogy - theology and life: liturgy, spirituality, mission.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Pathil, Kunchira, An Introduction to eology
(Bangalore: eological Pub. in India, 2003), 231p.; Lennan,
Richard (ed.), An Introduction to Catholic eology, (Paulist Press,
Newyork,1997), 189p.; omas, Owen C, Introduction to eology,
(More House Publishing; 3rd edition, U.K, 2002), 384 p. ; Alszeghy,
Zoltan, Introductory eology (London: Sheed and Ward, 1982), 178p.;
Hill, Edmund, Being Human - Introducing Catholic eology - a Biblical
Perspective (London: Georey Chapman, 1984), xviii+315p.; Mueller, J
J, What Is eology? (Collegeville Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 1988),
103p.; Alszeghy, Zoltan, Introductory eology (London: Sheed and
Ward, 1982), 178p.; Placher, William C, A History of Christian eology:
an Introduction (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1983), 324p.;
Migliore, Daniel L., Faith Seeking Understanding (Michigan: William B.
Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1991), xiv+312p.
TRIUNE GOD
Course Code: DT 2; Credits: 3 (36 lectures)
Professor: Fr Aryankalayil Joseph
Synopsis and Bibliography
e doctrine of Trinity is a unique contribution of Christianity to the
understanding of God. While answering the oldest problem of one and
many, the doctrine of Trinity draws a distinctive vision of divine human
communion based on love.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
110 Ruhalaya Seminary
»e idea of God found in Christian sources of faith is trinitarian:
the Christian God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit who are in eternal
correlation, interpenetration and love, to the extent that they form
one God.
»A distinction is made between mystery or reality of the Trinity
found in the Bible and the doctrine of Trinity, developed gradually.
»Key terms and expressions in Trinitarian eology
»Revelation of the Holy Trinity in the Bible: Trinitarian Intimations
in the OT; “e Father of Jesus Christ”; “e Son of the Father” and
“e Spirit of Christ, the Paraclete”
»Eorts at understanding the truth of the Trinity
»Teaching of the Magisterium on the mystery of Trinity
»Systematic reection on the mystery of the Triune God:
»Christian understanding of the Holy Trinity and the triadic
understanding of the Absolute in other faiths
»Trinity in eological Imagery and Symbolism
BIBLIOGRAPHY: AUGUSTINE, St, e Trinity, edited by Edmund
Hill and John E. Rotelle (New York: New City Press, 1996); AYRES,
Lewis, Augustine and the Trinity (Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press, 2010); BOBRINSKOY, Boris, e Mystery of the Trinity: Trinitarian
Experience and Vision in the Biblical and Patristic Tradition (Crestwood:
St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1999); BOFF, Leonardo, Trinity and
Society, trans. from the Portuguese by Paul Burns (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis
Books, 1988); Holy Trinity, Perfect Community (New York: Orbis Books,
2003); BOUYER, Louis, e Invisible Father: Approaches to the Mystery
of the Divinity (Edinburgh: T & t Clark, 1999); 319p. BRACKEN, Joseph
A., God: ree Who Are One (Engaging eology: Catholic Perspective)
(Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2008).
CHRISTOLOGY : FUNDAMENTAL CHRISTOLOGY
Course Code: DT 4; Credits: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kalathoor Chandy
Synopsis and Bibliography
In the second part of Christology, we deal with the historical Jesus
and the Christ of Faith. e course also aims at giving a clear idea
about the soteriological dimension of Christ by analyzing the paschal
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
111
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
mysteries of Christ. is will be followed by analyzing the basic trends
in Christology, starting from the New Testament Christologies to the
contemporary Christologies. Special emphasis is given to the need of
developing contextual Christologies for our time so as to interpret Christ
to the contemporary issues, challenges and people of all faith, showing
the uniqueness and universality of salvation brought by Christ.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Haight Roger, e Future of Christology,
Continuum, New York, 201; Kasper Walter, Jesus the Christ, Burns
& Oates, London, 1976; Meier P. John, A Marginal Jew: Rethinking
the Historical Jesus Vol. I II III, e Anchor Bible Reference Library,
Doubleday, New York 1987; O’ Donnell J., Life in the Spirit, Roma 2004.
O’Collins Gerald, Christology: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Study
of Jesus, Oxford University Press, 1995; Pelikan Jeruslavo, e Illustrated
Jesus rough the Centuries, London 1997; Rahner Karl, Foundations of
Christian Faith, London, 1976.
EUCHARIST
Course Code: DT 5; Credits: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kulappurath Jaison
Synopsis and Bibliography
Eucharist has been the distinctive rite of Christian worship from ancient
days. It is the ritual re-enactment of the salvation history fullled in
Jesus Christ. According to the catholic theology, Eucharist is the source
and summit of the Christian life (SC 10) and is the primary source of
Christian spirituality. Besides Eucharist is also the Sum and summary
of Christian faith. e study of the Eucharist intends to unravel the
origins of the Eucharist and tries to trace its historical development and
theological meanings as a ‘memorial’, ‘meal’ and ‘sacrice’.
e study is made under four main divisions:
1. Dierent names of the Eucharist – Biblical basis: Pauline, Synoptic,
and Johannine texts on Eucharist; Last Supper and Eucharist.
2. Eucharist as Sacrament: Elements of Eucharist – Presence of Body and
Blood of Jesus Christ in the consecrated Species (Eucharistic Presence) –
Epiclesis and the Transubstantiation.
3. Eucharist as sacrice: true sacrice of Christ and of the Church.
4. Eucharist as worship: Eucharist is an act of worship. Eucharistic
communion and intercommunion.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: O’CONNOR J.T., e hidden Manna: A eology
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
112 Ruhalaya Seminary
of Eucharist, San Francisco 1989; MAZZA E., e Celebration of
the Eucharist: e Origin of the Rite and the Development of its
Interpretation, Collegeville 1999; POWERS J.M., Eucharistic eology,
New York 1967; Nicolas M.J., What is the Eucharist, New York 1960;
BOUYER L., eology and Spirituality of the Eucharistic Prayer, Notre
Dame 1968; RAHNER K., e Celebration of the Eucharist, New York
1968; OSBORNE K.B., e Christian Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism,
Conrmation, Eucharist, New York 1987.
MARIOLOGY
Course Code: DT 6; Credit: 1 (12 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kudiyiruppil John
Synopsis and Bibliography
e treatise on Mariology focusses on 2 points mainly: I) the four
Catholic Marian dogmas 2) Important Marian devotions. Mariology
in fact is part of our contemplation of Christ and salvation history. A
sober reection on Mary is made based on the Bible, the Fathers and the
teachings of the Church, veering away from all sentimentalism. Mary
is presented as the model of faith and the ideal which every Christian
should copy. Her place is higher than saints and lower than Jesus. Mary’s
role in the history of salvation has no parallel as she is the mother of the
Savior and the “Church’s type and outstanding model in faith and charity”
(LG 53). As LG 67 prescribes care is taken “to refrain as much from
all false exaggerations as from too summary an attitude in considering
the special dignity of the Mother of God.” Mary is unique in her role of
giving birth to the Messiah. Mary is the disciple par excellence and the
rst member of the Church. She is the sign of sure hope for the Christian
pilgrim. Pastores dabo vobis says Mary has responded “better than any
other to God’s call. Mary became both the servant and disciple of the
Word to the point of conceiving, in her heart and in her esh, the Word
made man, so as to give him to mankind. Mary was called to educate
the one eternal Priest, who became docile and subject to her motherly
authority” (PDO 82).
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Avi Mello, Alexander, She is my Mother, Pope
Francis’ Encounters with Mary, (St Pauls, Mumbai: 2018); Babu,
Bertrand, SM, Mary of Galilee, Vol. II, (Alba House, New York: 1995);
Bonaventure, St, e Mirror of the Blessed Virgin Mary, translated by
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
113
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Sr Mary Emmanuel O.S.B., (London: 1932); Brown, R.E., e Birth of
the Messiah: A Commentary on the Infancy of the Infancy Narratives in
Matthew and Luke, (New York:1977); De Liguori, St Alphonsus, e
Glories of Mary, ed, (Brooklyn, 1931); Kudiyiruppil, John, Mariology:
Doctrine & Devotion, (ATC Publishers, Bangalore, 2021).
ESCHATOLOGY
Course Code: DT 7; Credits: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kudiyiruppil John
Synopsis and Bibliography
Eschatology is proposed as the realization of God’s salvic design in
Christ, in his believers and in the Universe. Eschatology concerns the
last events both chronologically and logically. Chronologically because
these mysteries at the end of physical life. Logically because as life so the
end. As a religious doctrine, it is faith in nal solutions. Eschatology is
faith solving the unresolvable. Gaudium et Spes, 2 arms, “United in
Christ, the believers are led by the Holy Spirit in their journey to the
kingdom of their Father.” Eschatology is not knowing about our future,
it is building our future. Christianity is essentially an eschatological
religion and has risen Christ as its center. Christian eschatology is not
seen as apocalyptic vision of the future, rather it presents a prophetic
hope of salvation. e conviction that the God who created the world
and redeemed it will provide it a future, forms the center of Christian
eschatology. e titles dealt with are Christian mysteries such as Death,
Resurrection, Judgment, Purifying maturation, Heaven, Hell and the
Parousia of the Lord.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Rahner, Karl, On the eology of Death, (Herder and
Herder, New York:1965); Moltmann, Jürgen, eology of Hope, (Fortress
Press, Minneapolis: 1993); Rahner, Karl, eological Investigation, Vol.
iv, (Herder and Herder, New York: 1966); Schillebeeckx, Edward, Jesus,
An Experiment in Christology, (New York: 1979; Moody, Raymond A,
Life aer Life, (Toronto: 1988); Boros, Ladislaus, e Mystery of Death,
(New York: 1965); Schillebeeckx, Edward, “e Death of a Christian”
in Life of the Spirit, 16, (1962), PP 62-63); Brown, E. Raymond, e
Virginal Conception and Bodily Resurrection of Jesus, (Paulist Press,
New York:1973); Ratzinger, Johann Auer Joseph, Dogmatic Eschatology,
Death and Eternal Life Vol. 9, (Washington: 1988).
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
114 Ruhalaya Seminary
ECCLESIOLOGY
Course Code: SS 1; Credits: 3 (36 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kudiyiruppil John
Synopsis and Bibliography
“We believe in one, holy, apostolic and Catholic Church.” Belief in the
Church forms the integral part of the belief in the triune God, who
manifested himself in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. e Church is
the Sacrament of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. e Church
is studied from two angles: as a reection of the Trinitarian community
as studied from above and as a “pilgrim people” as analyzed from
below. Since it comes from God through Jesus and the Holy Spirit,
it possesses both 1) a Christic or institutional and 2) a pneumatic or
spiritual dimension. e Church is the Sacrament of Christ who was
the Sacrament of the Father. Just as Christ was God-man hypostatically
united in the person of the Son of God, so too is the Church a divine-
human entity. In this course we enquire the origin, nature, structure,
properties, functions and the prospects of the Church in the light of
the past and contemporary ecclesiological literature: Biblical, Patristic,
Conciliar, Papal, Oriental, Occidental and modern. e entire course is
apportioned into three parts: Part one examines the theological, Biblical
and Eucharistic foundations of the Church. Parr two analyses the four
properties of the Church and Part three deals with the three main
functions of the Church.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Tillard, J.M.R., e Church of Churches, e
Ecclesiology of Communion, (Minnesota: 1992); Brown, Raymond E.,
e Churches the Apostles le behind, (New York/Ramsey: 1984); Pelikan,
Jeroslave, e Emergence of the Catholic Tradition, Vol. 1, (e University
Chicago Press, Chicago: 1975); Meyendor John, Catholicity and the
Church, (St Vladimir’s Seminary Press, New York: 1983); Harrington,
Daniel J., e Church, According to the New Testament, (Chicago: 2001);
Sullivan Francis A. S.J., e Church we believe in, One, Holy, Catholic and
Apostolic, (Paulist Press, New York:1988); Congar, Yves, O.P., Lay People
in the Church, (Dublin:1965); Bulgakov, Sergius, e Orthodox Church,
(New York: 1988); Lubac, Henry de, e Splendor of the Church, (San
Francisco: 2006); Kudiyiruppil John, Studies in Ecclesiology, ed, (St Pauls,
Bandra, Mumbai:2021).
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
115
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
PNEUMATOLOGY AND THEOLOGY OF GRACE
Course Code: DT 9; Credits: 3 (36 lectures)
Professor: Fr Aniyekatt Kisincher
Synopsis and Bibliography
Pneumatology - the theology of the Holy Spirit - intends to fathom the
depths of the ‘being’ and ‘doing’ of the ird Person of the Holy Trinity.
Pneumatology as a dogmatic discipline, denition and relevance. Biblical
- Old Testament and New Testament - witness and the personhood of
the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit in the New Testament: Presence and activity
of the Spirit during the messianic age and ministry of Jesus, Spirit in
Johannine writings, Paraclete in the fourth Gospel, relationship of the
Paraclete with the Father, Son, disciples and the world, Spirit in the Acts
of the Apostles and St Paul.
eology of Grace in the Bible: Grace in the OT – Hen, Rahamim, Hesed.
Grace in the NT: Synoptics, St. Paul, Distinction between Paul’s ‘Charis’
and John’s ‘Life’, Grace in the Letter to the Hebrews and Letters of St
Peter. Development of the theology of Grace during the Post-Biblical
period. Eastern Understanding of Grace: Cyril of Alexandria, Grace in
Greek Orthodox Tradition: eosis. Western Understanding of Grace,
Pelagianism, Augustine, Opponents of Augustine: Semi-Pelagians,
Council of Orange and its doctrines.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: ANIYEKATTU, Kisincher Job, Visit of the
Holy Spirit, A eological Evaluation of the Contemporary Pneumatic
Phenomenon in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Syro-Malabar
Church, Münster, Aschendor Verlag, 2020; ARANHA, Aneel, Gripped
by the Spirit: Experiences in the School of the Holy Spirit, Mumbai, St
Paul Publications, 2004; AREEPLACKAL, Joseph, Spirit and Ministries:
Perspectives of East and West, Bangalore, Dharmaram Publications,
1990; BILANIUK, Petro B. T., eology and Economy of the Holy Spirit:
An Eastern Approach, Bangalore, Dharmaram Publications, 1980.
BOBRINSKOY, Boris, “e Indwelling of the Spirit in Christ: “Pneumatic
Christology” in the Cappadocian Fathers,” St Vladimir’s eological
Quarterly 28/1, 1984; BOBRINSKOY, Boris, Communion du Saint-Esprit
«Spiritualité Orientale - 56», Bégrolles-en-M.: Abbaye de Bellefontaine,
1992.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
116 Ruhalaya Seminary
PRIESTHOOD
Course Code: DT 10; Credits: 1.5 (18 lectures)
Professor: Fr Vedikunnel Joseph
Synopsis and Bibliography
e course is devised to prepare the future ministers of the Church for
a meaningful priestly ministry. e study starts with an analysis of the
crisis of priestly identity and seeks to lay a solid foundation (based)
on Scripture and Tradition. Some practical questions like priestly
spirituality, priestly celibacy, and spirituality of common are also dealt
with. Eastern and Indian perspectives on Priesthood are integrated.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Alencherry, Isaac. An Eastern eology of
Priesthood: A Study based on the Rite of Presbyteral Ordination in
the Chaldean and Syro-Malabar Church. New Delhi, Intercultural
Publications, 1994; erukattil, George. Priest: Human Face of Divine
Compassion. Kochi, Karunikan books, 2009; Galot, Jean. eology of the
Priesthood. San Francisco, 1985; Brown, Raymond E. Priest and Bishop.
New York: Paulist Press, 1970; Ratzinger, Joseph. Ministers of your Joy:
Reections on Priestly Spirituality. England, St Pauls,1989.
THEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Course Code: DT 11; Credits: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Vettukallel Justin
Synopsis and Bibliography
is course traces the ways in which the Christians have historically
viewed human person and will present the Biblical and theological
understanding of human beings together with the modern scientic
perspectives. e classes will venture into both history and theology
reading the inuential works from the early church, the medieval period,
the reformation, and present day. e course will critically examine how
anthropocentric theologies inuence our beliefs and practices regarding
other persons, God, death, heaven, hell and the natural world. e study
will simultaneously seek to understand what roles gender, race and class
play in developing our theologies of the imago Dei and the contemporary
Catholic stances on LGBT communities and the issue with gender
identity. Destined for deication or eternal communion with God, the
course will nuance the Trinitarian, Christological, Pneumatological and
Mariological dimensions of human existence.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
117
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Church Teachings: Pacem in Terris (1963);
Gaudium et Spes (1965); Dignitatis Humanae (1965); and Frateli Tutti
(2020); Cortez, Marc, eological Anthropology: A Guide for the Perplexed
(New York: T&T Clark, 2010); Fernandez, Eleazar S., Reimagining the
Human: eological Anthropology in Response to Systemic Evil (St. Louis:
Chalice Press, 2004); Gonzalez, Michelle A., Created in God’s Image:
An Introduction to Feminist eological Anthropology (Maryknoll, NY:
Orbis Books, 2007); Hall, Douglas John, Imaging God: Dominion as
Stewardship (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2004); Harrison,
Nonna Verna, God’s Many-Splendored Image: eological Anthropology
for Christian Formation (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2010)
ORIENTAL THEOLOGY
Course Code:DT 12; Credits: 1.5 (18 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kudiyiruppil John
Synopsis and Bibliography
Oriental theology was not something unknown to Christendom from
early times. But, since Vat. II, we nd a renewed interest in them chiey
due to the promulgation of 3 documents: Orientalium Ecclesiarum,
Lumen Gentium and Unitatis Redentegratio. e rationale of this subject:
Familiarity breeds friendship. Seminarians should be equipped to address
pastoral problems issuing from the presence of dierent Churches sui
juris in the same place. is presupposes that priests are abreast with the
theology of other Churches. If the teachings about Oriental Churches
by the Popes such as Benedict XIV, Benedict XV, Benedict XVI, Paul VI,
John Paul II etc. and if the content of the documents like Allatae Sunt,
Christus Dominus, Orientalie Lumen, Orientalium ecclesiarum, Lumen
Gentium, Unitatis Redentegratio, CCEO etc. are not to remain a dead
letter, Oriental theology must be taught in the Seminaries. e course
consists of two parts: Part one introduces the origin and number of
the Oriental Churches and invites the students to further investigation
on the topic. Along with the history, the various liturgical traditions
are also taught. It gives the sketch of the Oriental Churches and part
two provides their soul. Here, the theological dierence between
Oriental and Occidental Churches, which is more a matter of spirit and
emphasis than of content is dealt well. If we want to love and respect our
Christian brethren, an in-depth knowledge about them is imperative.
Acquaintance with Oriental theology will certainly contribute to break
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
118 Ruhalaya Seminary
down barricades of bias and build up bridges of unity.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Augustin Bea S.J., The Unity of Christians,
(Herder and Herder, New York: 1963); Beggiani, Seely J, Early Syriac
eology, (Lanham, University Press of America: 1983); Bilaniuk,
Petro B.T, eology and Economy of the Holy Spirit, (Bangalore,
Dharmaram Publications:1980); Bulgakov, Sergius, e Orthodox
Church, (St Vladimir’s Seminary Press, New York: 1988); Faris, John D,
Eastern Catholic Churches: Contributions and Governance, St Marion
Publications, New York:1992); Kudiyiruppil, John, Oriental eology,
(ATC Publication, Bangalore:2010).
JUSTICE AND SOCIAL TEACHINGS
Course Code: MT 4; Credits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Fr Henry Angel
Synopsis and Bibliography
e course aims at familiarizing the students with the rich Old Testament
notions of justice with particular focus on the provisions made by the
various codes of the Old Testament in favour of the weaker sections of
the society. It also examines the theme of justice subtly running through
the books of the New Testament. Furthermore, it seeks to introduce to
the students both the traditional concepts covered by the virtue of justice
as well as modern notions involved in the area of social justice and issues
of human rights paying particular attention to some specic rights
like right to property, right to freedom of religion, right to freedom of
expression, right to work, right to just wages as well as contracts. e
moral and pastoral questions that spring up in the areas of these specic
rights are also dealt with. e Course also examines the key ideas related
to justice issues presented by the major social encyclicals from Rerum
novarum through Centessiumus annus to Laudato si.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Bernard F. Evans, Lazarus at the Table: Catholics
and Social Justice, Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2006;
Burghardt, Walter J., Long Have I Loved You, Maryknoll, New York:
Orbis Books, 2000; Congregation for Catholic Education, Guidelines for
the Study and Teaching of the Church’s Social Doctrine in the Formation
of Priests, Rome: Vatican Polyglot Press, 1988; Gratsch J., Edward, ed.,
Principles of Catholic eology, A synthesis of Dogma and Morals, New
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
119
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
York: Alba House, 1981, pp. 291-312. Hannigan, James P., As I have
Loved You, New York: Paulist Press, 1986.
SIN AND RECONCILIATION
Course Code: MT 8; Credits : 2.5 (30 Lectures)
Professor : Fr Kadalikkattilputhenpura Vincent
Synopsis and Bibliography
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Terminology, eological foundations
of Penance, Sacrament of Reconciliation in its Scriptural Context,
Repentance and Reconciliation in the Old Testament, New Testament
Basis for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Reconciliation in the New
Testament Period and the Apostolic Church, Public Canonical Penance:
e Early Patristic Period, Personal and Communitarian Dimensions:
e II Vatican Council, Sacrament of Mercy: e Post II Vatican Era,
e Human Reality of Sin, e Essential Qualities of a Confessor,
e Dierent Categories of Penitents, Matter and form of Confession,
Abuses in the Administration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
A Comparison of CCEO and CIC on the Sacrament of Penance, the
Ordinary and Extraordinary forms of the sacrament, Reservation of
Sins and Censures, Latae sententiae Penalties, Delicts reserved to the
Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, Indulgences
BIBLIOGRAPHY: ABBASS, J. “A Legislative History of CCEO Canons
718-736 on Penance.” Kanonika (2013) 153-186; ABIGAIL, Firey (ed.).
A New History of Penance. Boston: BRILL, 2008; ANACIAUX, Paul. e
Sacrament of Penance. New York: Sheed and Ward, 1962; BARTON,
John M.T. Penance and Absolution. New York: Hawthorn Books, 1964;
CONNOLLY, Hugh. e Irish Penitentials and their Signicance for the
Sacrament of Penance Today. Dublin: Four Courts Press, 1995; PALMER,
Paul F. (ed.). Sacraments and Forgiveness: Sources of Christian eology,
vol. 2. Westminister, 1959.
INTRODUCTION TO CANON LAW
Course Code: CL 1; Credits :2 (24 Lectures)
Professor: Fr Perumanoor Antony
Synopsis and Bibliography
Notion of Law, Church as a Society, Why Church needs laws? e
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
120 Ruhalaya Seminary
meaning of Canon Law, e Scope of Canon Law, e nature of law
in the Church, e function of Law in the Church, Spirit and Letter of
the Law, Ecclesiology and Canon law, e various sources of Canon
Law, Codication and promulgation of current legislations, Literary
Forms in the Code, Introductory canons of the code, Ecclesiastical Law,
Customs, Administrative Acts, Persons and Juridic Persons, Juridic Acts,
Ecclesiastical Oces, Loss of Oce, Prescription and Computation of
time
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Constant Van de Wiel, History of Canon Law,
Louvain, 1991; Coriden, James A. An Introduction to Canon Law, New
York, 2004; Alessandro John A., “General Introduction”, in Coriden J.
Green T., etc., eds. e Code of Canon Law: A Text and Commentary,
New York. Palathingal Varghese, An Introduction to Canon Law, OIRSI,
Kottayam, 2021; Pazhayampallil, omas, Pastoral Guide Vol.III,
Bangalore, 2004; azhath, Andrews, Paurasthya Sabhakalude Kanona
Samhita, Aluva, 1992; e Canon Law Society of Great Britain and
Ireland, e Canon Law Letter and Spirit, Dublin, 1995.
HIERARCHAL CONSTITUTIONS
Course Code: CL 2; Credits: 2.5 (30 Lectures)
Professor: Fr Vadakkemuriyil Lijo
Synopsis and Bibliography
Part I – Sui Iuris Churches and rites: Notion of church and Churches,
sui iuris Church, What is rite?, Traditional concepts of Church and
membership, Ascription (Enrolment) in a sui iuris Church, Non
Catholics coming to full communion (cc.35, 896-901), e reason of
preservation of rites, Promotion of rites, Ecumenism and preservation
of ritual patrimony, Grades of sui iuris churches, Ecclesiae sui iuris in
India. Part II – HIERACHY :Notion of Authority and its implication in
the church, Persons and groups who exercises authority in the Church,
In the Universal Church, e Roman Ponti, e College of Bishops,
Patriarchal / Major archiepiscopal Churches, Metropolitan Churches,
Other sui iuris Churches, Eparchies and Bishops, Exarchies and exarches,
Assemblies of Hierarchs of Several Churches sui iuris
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Coriden J. Green T., etc., eds. e Code of Canon Law: A
Text and Commentary, New York. Faris John D., Eastern Catholic Churches:
Constitution and Governance, New York, 1992; Nedungatt George, e Spirit
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
121
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
of the Eastern Code, Rome, Bangalore, 1993; Nedungatt G., ed., A Guide to the
Eastern Code: A commentary on the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches,
Kanonika 10, Rome, 2002; Pazhayampallil, omas, Pastoral Guide Vol.III,
Bangalore, 2004; Pospishil Victor J., Eastern Catholic Church Law, Rev.& Aug.
Ed., New York, 1996; e Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland, e
Canon Law: Letter and Spirit, Dublin, 1995.
CLERICS, LAITY AND CONSECRATED LIFE AND
SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE
Course Code: CL 3; Credits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Fr Vadakkemuriyil Lijo
Synopsis and Bibliography
Aim of this course is to present the concept of Clerics, Laity and
Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. e following themes
are included in this course:
I. Clerics (Canons 323 -398) :e clerical state, e formation of clerics,
Erection and governance of seminaries, Formation for ministry, e
Ascription of clerics, e rights and obligations of clerics, e loss of
clerical state.
II. Lay Persons (Canons 399-409): Denition of Lay person, Rights and
obligations of lay persons
III. Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (Canons 410-572):
General canons on religious life, Monks and other religious, Monasteries,
Hermits, Orders and congregations, Societies of common life according
to the manner of religious, Secular institutes, Other forms of consecrated
life, Societies of apostolic life.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Church Documents
Vatican II, Perfectae caritatis – Decree on the Up to date Renewal of Religious
Life, 28 October 1965; Vatican II, Optatam totius – Decree on the Training
of Priests, 28 October, 1965; Vatican II, Presbyterorum ordinis- Decree on
the Ministry and Life of Priests, 7 December, 1965; Vatican II, Apostolicam
actuositatem – Decree on the Apostolate of lay people, 18 November 1965; John
Paul II, Pastores dabo vobis, 25 March 1992; John Paul II, Sapientia christiana, 15
April 1979; John Paul II, Christidelis laici- Post Synodal Apostolic Exhortation
on the vocation and Mission of the laity in the Church and the World, 30
December, 1988.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
122 Ruhalaya Seminary
PROCEDURAL LAWS
Course Code : CL 4; Credits : 1 (15 Lectures)
Professor : Fr Kadalikkattilputhenpura Vincent
Synopsis and Bibliography
e Divine Origin of the Judicial Power, e Divisions and Purpose
of Process, Concept of Tribunal in Catholic Church, Grades of
Tribunal in the Church, Ocers in the Tribunal, e obligation of
Tribunal personnel, Parties in a Case, Competency of Judges and
competency of tribunals, Selection of Tribunal, Collegiate Tribunal,
Time limits, Delays and the Place of Trial, Actions and Exceptions,
Essential dierence between Eastern Code and Latin Code regarding
penal sanctions, Dierence between Penance and Penalties, Interdict,
Suspension, Demotion, Deposition, penal transfer, e Penal remedies
in the Eastern Code, Dierence between Major Excommunication and
minor Excommunication, Delicts reserved to the Congregation for the
Doctrine of Faith (DDF), Specic penalties, Remission of penalties by
competent authorities, Judicial trial in penal process, Extra-Judicial
Decree, recourse against administrative decrees.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Coriden J. Green T., etc., eds. e Code of Canon Law: A
Text and Commentary, NewYork. Faris John D., Eastern Catholic Churches:
Constitution and Governance, New York, 1992; Nedungatt George, e Spirit
of the Eastern Code, Rome, Bangalore, 1993; Nedungatt G., ed., A Guide to the
Eastern Code: A commentary on the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches,
Kanonika 10, Rome, 2002; Pazhayampallil, omas, Pastoral Guide Vol.III,
Bangalore, 2004; Pospishil Victor J., Eastern Catholic Church Law, Rev.& Aug.
Ed., New York, 1996.
ECCLESIAL MAGISTERIUM
Course Code: CL 6; Credits: 1.5 (18 lectures)
Professor: Bp Vadakel Sebastian
Synopsis and Bibliography
Introduction to CCEO Title XV, General Canons (CC.595-
606), Catechetical Formation (c. 617- 626), Catholic Education,
Catholic Schools (C. 631-639), Catholic University (640-645),
Ecclesiastical University and Faculties (C. 646-650), Mass Media,
especially Books (C. 651- 666), Evangelization of peoples (C. 586-
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
123
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
594), Ecumenism (C. 902-908).
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Kochuparambil, Xavier, Evangelization in India, OIRSI,
Kottayam, 1993; Nedungatt, George, “Ecclesiastical Magisterium”, in Nedungatt,
George ed, “A Guide to the Eastern Code”, Kanonika 10, P10, Rome, 2002;
Sheridan, Sean, “Selected Canonical Issues Regarding Catholic Universities and
Institutes of Higher Studies: Some Comparative Reections on the CCEO and CIC
and Ex Corde Ecclesiae” in “Studies in Church Law” 5, 2009, 173-200; Pathil, K,
Models in Ecumenical Dialogue, Bangalore, 1981.
DIVINE WORSHIP
Courses Code:CL 7; Credits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Bp Vadakel Sebastian
Synopsis and Bibliography
Introduction to CCEO Title XVI, Preliminary Canons (CC 667- 674),
Baptism (CC. 674-691), Chrismation with Holy Myron (CC. 692-697),
Divine Eucharist (CC. 698-717), Sacrament of Penance (CC. 718- 736),
Anointing of the Sick (CC. 737-742), Sacred Ordination (CC. 743-
775), Sacramentals (CC. 867), Sacred Places (CC. 868-879), Churches,
cemeteries and Ecclesiastical Funerals, Feast days and day of Penance
(CC.880-883), Veneration of Saints, Sacred Images and Relics (CC. 884-
888), A Vow and an Oath (CC. 889-895), Particular Law of the Syro-
Malabar Church (Tittles X,XI, XII)
BIBLIOGRAPHY: George Nedungatt, A Guide to the Eastern Code, Kanonicalo,
p.10, Rome 2002; Jobe Abbas, Two Codes in Comparison, pp.303. ISBN 88-
7210-313-4, Ivan Zuzek , Understanding the Eastern Code, pp. 480. ISBN 88-
7210-318-5, Code of Particular Law of the Syro-Malabar Church, Titles X XI.
Marini, Francis J., “Comparative Sacramental Discipline in the CCEO and CIC”,
Catholic University of America, Washington DC, CLSA, 2003.
INTRODUCTION TO LITURGY
Course Code: SC 40; Credits: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kulappurath Jaison
Synopsis and Bibliography
is Course aims to provide an introduction to the study of Christian
liturgy. It denes the notion of liturgy and enables the students to
distinguish between the notion of theology of liturgy and the liturgical
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
124 Ruhalaya Seminary
theology as theologia prima, thus leading to a basic theological
understanding of Christian liturgy. Besides, the course makes the
students familiar with the ocial teachings of the Church on liturgy. e
course emphasizes liturgy as Leitourgia of God and man, Liturgy as the
work of the Trinity: e Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and the role
of the assembly of the faithful, the vertical and horizontal dimensions
of Leitourgia. e course also explicates the essential characteristics of
Christian liturgy and the meaning and relevance of signs and symbols
in it. It also sheds light on the notion of liturgy according to Mediator
Dei, Sacrosanctum Concilium and Post-Conciliar documents, CCEO
and CCC.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Vatican II, Sacrosanctum Concilium; Catechism of the
Catholic Church, 1994, §§ 1066-1690; CHUPUNGCO, A.J., ed., Handbook for
Liturgical Studies, Vol. 1: Introduction to the Liturgy, Collegeville, Minnesota
1997; JONES C., AND WAINWRIGHT G., YARNOLD E., eds., e Study
of Liturgy, London; MOOLAN J., Introduction to Oriental Liturgy and its
eology, Kottayam 2012; KAVANAGH, A., On Liturgical eology, New
York 1984; KILMARTIN, E. J., Christian Liturgy: eology, Vol. 1, Kansas
City 1988; SCHMEMANN, A., Introduction to Liturgical eology, New York
1986; VAGAGGINI, C., eological Dimensions of the Liturgy, Collegeville,
Minnesota 1976; FAGERBERG D.W., What is Liturgical eology: A Study in
Methodology, Minnesota, 1992.
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION AND ANOINTING
Course Code: LT 5; Credits: 3.5 (42 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kulappurath Jaison
Synopsis and Bibliography
Sacraments of Initiation are the basic Mysteries that initiate the
Christians into the life of Christ and through that into the life of the
Holy Trinity. Christian initiation is a consecration that is made up of
three sacraments: Baptism, Conrmation and the Eucharist. is course
consists in a detailed study of the history, theology and spirituality of
these sacraments, on which life in Christ is built. is course deals
primarily with the sacraments of Baptism and Conrmation and
Eucharist is taught as a separate course.
Part I: General meaning of Initiation Rites – Historical evolution of the
rites – Parallels and precedents of Baptism.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
125
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Part II: Baptism -History of Baptism – Baptism in the New Testament
– Kinds of Baptism – Saving Eects of Baptism – Baptism and original
sin – How to confer Baptism.
Part III: Conrmation - What is Conrmation – Conrmation within
Christian Initiation – Form of Sacrament of Conrmation – Eastern
and Western perspective on Conrmation – Eects of Conrmation –
Conrmation in Scripture and Tradition.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: ARANGASSERY L., Holy Baptism in the Syriac East,
Satna 2010; BROCK S.P., “Studies in the Early History of the Syrian Orthodox
Baptismal Liturgy”, in Journal of eological Studies, 23 (1972), 16-64; BROCK
S.P., “e Epiklesis in the Antiochene Baptismal Ordines”, in, Orientalia Cristiana
Analecta, vol. 197, Roma (1974), 183-218; CHALASSERY J., e Holy Spirit
and Christian Initiation in the East Syrian Tradition, Rome 1995; KAVANAGH
A., e Shape of Baptism: e Rite of Christian Initiation, Minnesota 1991;
MCDONNEL K. AND MONTAGUE G.T., Christian Initiation and baptism
in the Holy Spirit, Collegeville 1994; MOOLAN J., Sacraments of Initiation:
Syro-Malabar Church, Kottayam 2013; PATHIKULANGARA V., Mysteries
of the Church: Sacraments and Sacramentals, Chaldeo Indian Liturgy, vol.
3, Kottayam 2004; THADIKKATTU G., Liturgical Identity of the Marthoma
Nazrani Church, Kottayam 2004.
SYROMALABAR QURBANA: HISTORY AND THEOLOGY
Course Code: LT 6; Credits: 4.5 (54 lectures)
Professor: Fr Arangassery Lonappan
Synopsis and Bibliography
e Course gives a short historical introduction to the Syro-Malabar
Qurbana. e Liturgy on the Bema. Qurbana in the Sanctuary. Structural
analysis and meaning of the prayers and rites; the G’hanta cycles;
prefatory dialogue; G’hanta prayers; Kussappa prayers; Orate Fratres;
Doxology; Anamnesis; word of institution; intercession; Epiclesis.
Preparation for Communion. Rite of Communion. Conclusion. a)
eological import of the East Syrian Anaphoras, b. Qurbana centred
Life: Importance of Qurbana in Christian Life; Christian spirituality
is ecclesial and liturgical; concelebration in liturgical and sacramental
celebrations, c. Qurbana, the celebration of the Divine Dispensation; the
Ascending and descending dimensions of East Syrian Qurbana.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Arangassery L., Ecclesial Dimensions of East
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
126 Ruhalaya Seminary
Syrian Liturgy, OIRSI Kottayam 1990; Commentaries on the Qurbana by
eodore, Narsai, Qatraya, John Bar Zobi, Abdhisho etc.; Connolly, R.
H. , tr. & Introduction, Liturgical Homilies of Narsai, TSt 8, Cambridge,
1909; Maniyattu P., Heaven on Earth: the theology of Liturgical Space
time in the East Syrian Qurbana, Rome, 1995; Mannooramparampil
T., Syro Malabar Qurbana Oru Padanam, Malayalam, 2 vols.,
OIRSI,Kottayam.1990, 1998; Qatraya G, “Interpretation of the Oces”,
P. Podipara, tr., in Vavanikunnel, Homilies and Interpretations, 85-104;
P. Yousif, “Divine Liturgy according to the Rite of the Assyro-Chaldean
Church” in Madey in Madey, ed., e Eucharistic Liturgy in the Christian
East, Kottayam-Paderborn, 1982, 173-237.
ANCIENT CHURCH HISTORY
Course Code: CH 1; Credits: 2.5 (26 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kurukilamkatt James
Synopsis and Bibliography
e ancient history of the Church, especially the beginning, struggle
and growth of the Church, has much in common in the present day
Church in India, especially in the Indian mission context. erefore, the
study of the ancient history of the Church is very much important in
the formation of the future missionaries. e struggle the early Church
had to go through, the persecutions, the way the early Christians faced
them, the development of theology and doctrines are all very important
in understanding the present Church. So this course in Ancient Church
History is arranged in such a way that the students will really nd
inspiration from the life of the early Christians.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Cairns, Earle E., Christianity through the Centuries,
Zondervan Publishing House, Michigan, 1981. Comby, Jean, How to Read
Church History, vol. 1, From Beginning to 15th century, SCM Press, London,
1996. Dowelly, Tim, Introduction to the History of Christianity, Fortress press,
Minneapolis, 1995. McManners, John, Oxford Illustrated History of Christianity,
New York, 1990. Atiya, Aziz Suryal, A History of Eastern Christianity, Rev. ed.
Kraus Reprint Co., 1980. Brown. Peter, e Rise of Western Christendom; triumph
and Diversity, A.D. 200-1000, 3rd ed. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishers, 2013.
Freeman, Charles, A New History History of Early Christianity, New Haven: Yale
University Press, 2009.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
127
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
CONTEMPORARY CHURCH HISTORY
Course Code: CH 2; Credits: 2.5 (30 Lectures)
Professor: Fr Akkamparampil James
Synopsis and Bibliography
e study of the history of the church during the medieval and modern
age focuses mainly on the life and activities of the Church aer the
monastic expansions, crusades, the establishment of papal government,
intellectual, social, spiritual and ecclesiastical developments by the
Church in the middle ages. From 1309 to 1376 the capital of Christendom
was Avignon, shows the French inuence in the Papal curia. e Great
Western schism and the menace of Conciliarism followed immediately
aer the return of Popes from Avignon. e Protestant revolution and
its various types during the 16th and 17th century mostly interrupted
the catholic life and witnessed a counter-reformation led by the church
and the state. e Council of Trent, held in Trent (between 1545 -1563),
has been described as the epitome of the counter-reformation. e study
of the history of the Catholic Church during medieval and modern age
will help the students to grasp the role played by the church in various
realms of the people.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: History of the Catholic Church, by omas P. NEILL and
Raymond H. SCHMANDAT. History of the Church: Edited by Hubert JEDIN,
Volume IV. Groundwork of Christian History: by Diamond MACCULLOCH.
A History of Christianity; Reformation to Present: by Kenneth Scott
LATOURETTE. The Catholic Church through the ages: by John VIDMAR.
INDIAN CHURCH HISTORY
Course Code: CH 3; Credits: 3.5 (42 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kurukilamkatt James
Synopsis and Bibliography
St omas Christians of India belong to the history of India.
With a history of more than two thousand years, these Christians, though
today nd themselves as members of various individual churches, are
proud inheritors of a rich and envious history and apostolic patrimony.
is course aims at introducing to the students this rich history and
making them proud of what they have inherited and instilling in
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
128 Ruhalaya Seminary
them a sense of responsibility to the Church. e course begins with
the missionary apostolate of St omas in India. ence it follows the
history of St omas Christians year by year and topic by topic: Post-
apostolic Church of St omas Christians in North and South India-
beginning of East Syrian connection-growth of the Church in the east
Syrian era-beginning of the Portuguese padroado regime among St
omas Christians – the Diamper Synod and its eects.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Koodapuzha Xavier, Bharatha sabha charithram, (revised
new edition), OIRSI, Vadavathoor, 2019; Kurikilamkatt James, First Voyage of
the Apostle omas in India, Bangalore, 2005; Kurikilamkatt James, Historical
Dictionary of St omas Christians, Ruhalaya Publications, Ujjain, 2015;
Moraes, M., A History of Christianity in India, from the Early Times to St
Francis Xavier, Bombay, 1964; Mundadan A.M., History of Christianity in India,
Bangalore, 1984.
MONASTICISM AND SYRIAC FATHERS
Course Code : PT 1 ; Credit: 2.5 (30 Lectures)
Professor: Fr Kaithottumkal Justin
Synopsis and Bibliography
All traditions are important and correspond to one another. e Syriac
tradition adopts a poetic, symbolic style highlighting the mystery
elements of faith which distinguishes it from Greek tradition famous for
its philosophical interpretation or Latin tradition notably dealing with
Canon law or legal side. is course will introduce to the students more
about Syriac literature in general, important Fathers of this tradition,
major works, the very nature of this literature and the stages of its
developments.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: S.P. Brock, Studies in Syriac Christianity, History
and Literature, Variorum, London, 1992; D.L. O’Leary, e Syriac Church
and Fathers, London 1909; S.P. Brock, e Luminous Eye: e Spiritual
World Vision of St. Ephrem, Kalamazoo 1992; R. Duval, La Littérature
syriaque 3ème ed. (Anciennes littératures chrétiennes II), Librairie
Victor Lecore, Paris 1907.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
129
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
GREEK AND LATIN PATROLOGY
Course Code : PT 2.5; Credits: 2.5 (30 Lectures)
Professor: Fr Kaithottumkal Justin
Synopsis and Bibliography
e very purpose of this course is to introduce important Greek Fathers,
Texts and eology to the students. It will enhance their knowledge
about the historical context, nature and characteristics of Greek patristic
literature. is course enables them to have an understanding of the
history of doctrinal development in general and that of Trinitarian
eology with an emphasis on Holy Spirit notably in the fourth century.
Greek Fathers were great gures who made use of Greek philosophy to
elucidate the theological content of the Bible. is course will help the
students to have a hermeneutical understanding of the development of
doctrine and develop a sense to contextualise this rich patristic literature.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: J. Quasten, Patrology, Vols I-IV, Washington D.C.-
Rome 1950-77. A. Dirksen, Elementary Patrology, B. Herder book Co.,
London, 1959; Pope Benedict XVI, e Fathers, Our Sunday Visitor,
USA, 2008; P.J. Hamell, Handbook of Patrology, Alba House, New York,
1966; Meredith Anthony, e Cappadocians, Vladimir’s Seminary Press,
Britain, 1995.
MISSION THEOLOGY
Course Code: MS 2; Credits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Fr Koottumkal Joby
Synopsis and Bibliography
An introductory course to missiology aims to help students gain a
rst-hand knowledge of the eld of missiology, acquire appropriate
methods for learning it, understand its dynamics and nuances and
grasp the historical-cultural and theological reasons of modern
missiological reection. e course will attempt to investigate the
historical development of missiology as a theological discipline with its
terminological, theological and scientic aspects. It will help students
understand missiology as a theological discipline, both on a practical
and academic level, within a global vision of the evolution of the ecclesial
mission with special reference to the Syro-Malabar Church. is course
will contain topics such as etymology, denitions and meanings of
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
130 Ruhalaya Seminary
mission and missiology, biblical foundations of mission, the call and
mission of the Apostles, early missiological perspectives of mission,
growth of missiological standpoints, basic concepts of missiology,
beginnings of modern Catholic missiology, expansion of elements of
mission from Vatican II, dierences between missionary and pastoral
activities, Trinitarian origin of ecclesial mission, breakthroughs in
Catholic missiology from Vatican II, missio ad gentes by St omas
Christians and examples of a few eminent missionaries.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
BARREDA, J.A. Missiology: Introductory Study, Cinisello Balsamo,
Milan 2003; BEVANS, S. – SCHROEDER, R., Constants in Context.
A eology of Mission for Today, Orbis, Maryknoll – NY 2004;
BEYERHAUS, P., Mission - Which Way? Humanization or Redemption?,
Michigan 1971; BOSCH, D.J., Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shis
in eology of Mission, Orbis, NY 1991; DUNN, E.J., Missionary
eology. Foundations in Development, University Press of America,
Lanham1980; HACKER, P., eological Foundations of Evangelization,
1980; KIRK, J.A., What is Mission. eological Explorations, Darton
Longman & Todd Ltd, Norwich 1999; MÜLLER, K., Mission eology:
An Introduction, Steyler Verlag Wort und Werk, Nettetal 1987; POWER,
J., Mission eology Today, Orbis Books, Maryknoll 1971; VASSILIADIS,
P., Perspectives on Mission, Regnum Books, Oxford 2013; TERRY, J.M.,
Missiology: An Introduction to the Foundations, History and Strategies
of World Missions, Broadman & Holman Publishers, Nashville 1998;
VERKUYL, J., Contemporary Missiology: An Introduction, W.B.
Eerdmans, Grand Rapids 1978.
Church Documents: Ad Gentes, Evangelii Nuntiandi, Redemptoris Missio,
Ecclesia in Asia and Evangelii Gaudium.
BIBLICAL GREEK
Course Code: AD 1; Credits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Fr Kaithottumkal Justin
Synopsis and Bibliography
e course is devised to equip the students to read and understand the
New Testament in its original language. e goal is to present alphabets,
the dierent forms of parts of speech, tense, moods, voice, vocabularies
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
131
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
and syntax required to enable the students to begin reading the Greek
New Testament.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Aland K. – Aland, B., Der Text des Neuen
Testaments, Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellscha, 1982; Du, Jeremy, e
Elements of New Testament Greek, Cambridge: Cambridge University
Pressm 2008; Jay, Eric G., New Testament Greek: An Introductory
Grammar, London: SPCK Publications, 1975; Jones P.V. ed, Reading
Greek: Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises, Cambridge, 1977; Martin
R. A., An Introduction to New Testament Greek, Bangalore: eological
Publication in India, 1978.
BIBLICAL HEBREW
Course Code: AD 2; Credits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Fr Anjilithoppil Joyal
Synopsis and Bibliography
is course deals with the gradual presentation of the basic grammar of
biblical Hebrew. e students are initiated into Phonology (consonants,
vowels, syllables) and Morphology (articles, prepositions and particles,
pronouns, nouns, the sux to noun, adjectives and verbs). e students
are given practices in reading Hebrew Bible text. e students have to do
the exercises and translate the selected paragraphs.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: D. Giovanni, A Guide to Biblical Hebrew, Rome
1998. F. Brown- S.R. Driver – C.A. Briggs, Hebrew and English Lexicon
with Appendix containing the Biblical Aramaic, Oxford 1907. P. Jouon
– T. Muraoka, A Grammar of Biblical Hebrew, Roma 2006. T.O.
Lambdin, Introduction to Biblical Hebrew, London 1990. R.A. Martin,
An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew, Bangalore 2014. W. Gesenius- E.
Kautzsch, Hebrew Grammar, Oxford 1910.
SYRIAC
Course Code: AD 4; Credit: 1 (12 lectures)
Professor: Fr Valiamangalam Jose
Synopsis and Bibliography
Introduction to the Syriac language and literature; famous Syriac
writers; the present state of the Syriac language. e Syriac
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
132 Ruhalaya Seminary
alphabet: consonants and vowels; orthographic specialties;
diacritics; consonants as numerical gures. Parts of Speech:
Nouns; Pronouns; Adjectives; Verbs; Adverbs; Preposition;
Conjunction (ornamental or necessary; necessary conjunctions
of time, manner, cause, concession, co-ordination, correlation,
explanation, condition, adversity, conclusion, doubt, etc.) and
Interjection.
HOMILETICS
Course Code: AD 5; Credits: 2 (24 lectures)
Professor: Fr Eugene D’Silva
Synopsis and Bibliography
Introduction to Homiletics; Spirituality of the Minister of the Word:
Prophetic, Apostolic, Positive (Good News), Pro=Active (Pastoral);
Denition of a Homily; Construction of a Homily; eme, aim,
audience; Structure of a Homily- Anthropological approach – its reason;
Delivery of a Homily; Critique of a Homily; Sermon Evaluation; Some
expectation of Laity from the Preacher; Bringing variety in your sermon;
Some themes for frequent occasions; Reading in Public; Exercises in
Voice Culture; Use of Microphone & Media in preaching.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Vat. Document: Directory of preachers; ROSARIO
George & ABEYASINGHA Nihal: COMPOSING AND DELIVERING A
HOMILY; - DO’S AND DON’TS. Bangalore, T.P.I., 2016; PUTHENPURA
George, SPIRITUALITY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
OF GOD- AN ALPHONSIAN PERSPECTIVE. Doctoral esis, St. Peter’s
Pontical Institute, Bangalore- 2002.
CATECHESIS
Course Code: AD 6; Credits: 1.5 (18 lectures)
Professor: Fr Manjalankal omas
Synopsis and Bibliography
Etymology of the word Catechein – Catechesis, Catechism,
Catechumenate, etc. Dierence between Catechein and Didache.
Divisions of Catechetics, basic dimensions of Catechesis, Ambient of
Catechesis, Agents of Catechesis, Components of Catechesis, Importance
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
133
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
of Catechesis in the overall pastoral activities of the Church, Source of
content of Catechesis; History of Catechesis; eology of Catechesis
– Christo-centrism in Catechesis, spiritual historical, liberating and
ecclesial dimensions of Catechesis, Objectives and Orientations of
Catechesis; Catechetical Methods – Tripolarity of catechetical Act,
Importance of human experience, Importance of Existential language in
Catechesis, Utilization of Biblical Narratives in Catechesis.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Albert Nolan, Jesus before Christianity, Sheed and
Ward, London, 1992; Amarnad, Anto, Creative Catechesis: A creative and
psychological approach to faith formation, Darmaram publication
Bangalore, 2000; Catechetical Directory of the Syro- Malabar Church,
Call and Response, Kakkanad, 2003. Elisabath, G., 2000 ans d’education
de la foi, Desclee, Paris, 2003. Emilio, A., La Cateches dans l’Eglise, cerf,
Paris, 1986.
SACRAMENTOLOGY
Course Code: AD 7; Credeits: 2.5 (30 lectures)
Professor: Fr Arangassery Lonappan
Synopsis and Bibliography
Course Description
Sacraments occupy a pivotal place in Christian life. Every aspect of
Christian life is connected with sacraments and the aim of this course is
to help the students understand the role of sacraments in Christian life.
e course intends to understand the meaning of various terminologies:
symbolon, mysterion, sacramentum and Raza and related terms and
proceeds to a general understanding of sacraments. It discusses the
meaning of rites and rituals, sacraments in natural religions and world
religions. e course discusses the Christian sacramental economy:
Trinitarian dimension of sacraments, Christ as the primordial
sacrament. Christ as sacrament of the Father, Church as sacrament of
Christ, sacraments as the sacraments of the Church and as ecclesial
acts. Biblical basis and the historical evolution of the theology of
sacraments during the patristic, medieval, modern period, as well as the
postmodern approaches in sacramentology are discussed. eological
understanding of sacraments in the Syriac East, the origin and notion
of seven Sacraments in the East and the West, ministers of sacraments
and ex opera operato in the West and in the Syria East, classication
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
134 Ruhalaya Seminary
of sacraments, ocial teachings of the Church on the sacraments, the
eects of sacraments in Christian life and sacramental grace, sacramental
seal and character, sacraments and faith, purpose of sacraments and the
important subsidiary mysteries in the Syriac East.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Arangassery Lonappan, Subsidiary Mysteries
in the East, OIRSI 371, Kottayam, 2014; Schillebeeckx Edward, Christ
the sacrament of the encounter with God, New York, Sheed and ward,
1963; Bo Leonardo, Sacraments of Life, Life of the Sacraments, J. Drury,
tr., Washington: e Pastoral Press, 1987; Rahner Karl, e Church
and the Sacraments, W. J. O’hara, Et., New York, 1964; Vorgrimler
Herbert, Sacramental eology, L. M. Maloney, tr., Collegeville-MN:
Liturgical Press, 1992; Osborne K. B., Sacramental eology: A General
Introduction, Mahwah/ New York: Paulist Press, 1988.
PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Course Code: MP 1; Credits: 2.5 (26 lectures)
Professor: Fr Vedikunnel Joseph
Synopsis and Bibliography
What is Pastoral eology? Its aim, scope, importance and relation with
other branches of eology. History of the development of the branch
of Pastoral eology. ree aspects of Pastoral Ministry: Teaching,
Leading and Sanctifying (Vat. LG 1-10). Parish: eology of the Parish,
Origins, type of parishes and creation of a Parish. Mission and life
pattern of a Priest, Being with people,. Pastoral Prudence. Sacraments
and Sacramentals: eir Signicance in the life of the priest. Days of
remembrance, Days of Obligation: Fasts and feasts.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Arangassery, Lonappan, Ecclesial Dimension
of East Syrian Liturgy, OIRSI, Kottayam, 1990; Arampulickal, James,
“Pastoral Care of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Migrants,” P.U.U., Rome:
1993; Bouyer, L., Eucharist, eology and Spirituality of Eucharistic
Prayer, Notre Damme, 1968; Congregation for the Clergy, Priest, and the
ird Millennium, Kingdom Publications, KochiKi: 2002; Congregation
for Clergy, the Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish Community,
Vatican City, 2002; Crown Daniel P., Priesthood, a life open to Christ, St
Pauls U.K., 2009; Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests, C.B.C.I.,
New Delhi: 1994.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
135
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
BIBLICAL GEOGRAPHY
Courses Code: MP 2; Credits: 1.5 (18 lectures)
Professor: Fr Anjilithoppil Joyal
Synopsis and Bibliography
e course is designed to dene the biblical lands and a succent
description of the holy land. e principal object of the course is to
introduce the students to the biblical places and explain the geographical
importance of them. Organizing the Bible geographically helps the
students to comprehend the Bible better and to grasp the relationship
between the places in the Bible. It also sheds light on the political and
socio-culture life of the people. e vital biblical sites of Judea and
Samaria (Mar Morto, Bet Shean, Jerico, Qumran, Ein Gedi, Jordan river,
Bet Shemesh, Cesareo, Shiloh and Mount Gerizim), Negev (Tel Arad,
Tel Beersheva) and Galilee (Megiddo, Mount Carmel, Tabor, Nazareth,
Cana, Capharnaum, Tabgha, Tiberias, Ginosar, Mount of Beatitude,
Korazin, Mount Hermon) are included in the course. It deals with
topographically the old city of Jerusalem from the time of Jesus to the
present time.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: A.E. Rainey – R.S. Notley, e Sacred Bridge.
Carta’s Atlas of the Biblical World, Jerusalem 2006. B.D. Chilton, A
Galilean Rabbi and his Bible, Wilmington 1984. B.J. Malina, e Social
World of Jesus and the Gospels, London-New York 1996. D. Bahat, Atlas
of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 2012. E. Alliata, et al., Nazareth, Jerusalem 1995.
E.M. Abel, Geographie de la Palestine, I-II, Paris 1936. E. Orni – E.
Efrat, Geography of Israel, Jerusalem 1966. M.A. Chancey, Greco-Roman
Culture and Galilee of Jesus, Cambridge, 2005. R.A. Horsley, Archaeology,
History and Society in Galilee, Valley Forge 1996. M. Piccirillo, La Terra
del Messaggio. Per un Atlante di Geograa Biblica, Torino 1991. Y.
Aharoni, et al., e Carta Bible Atlas, Jerusalem 2002.
THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
136 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
COURSE SCHEME
THEOLOGY COURSE SCHEME: 2024-2025
I THEOLOGY
First Semester
Subjects Cr Professors
Revelation and Faith 2.5 Vettukallel J.
Greek 2.5 Kaithottumkal J.
Hindi 2.5 Muricken J.
Monasticism and Church Fathers 1.5 Kaithottumkal J.
Introduction to Scripture 2 Parackal M.
Introduction to Canon Law 2 Perumanoor A.
Liturgical Calendar 2 Kulappuram J.
Introduction to Liturgy 2 Kulappurath J.
Missiology 2.5 Koottumkal J.
Introduction to eology 2.5 Purayidom B.
Greek & Latin Patrology 2.5 Kaithottumkal J
Introduction to Sacraments 1.5 Cheriyampanatt J.
Liturgy Of Hours 1.5 Kondooparampil J.
Methodology 1.5 Koottumkal J.
Biblical Arch. & Geography 1.5 Anjilithoppil J
Liturgical Music 1 Kulappuram J.
Total Credits 31.5
Second Semester
Subjects Cr Professors
Hierarchical constitution 2.5 Vadakkemuriyil L.
Safe Environment 1.5 Mampilly T.
eological virtues 1.5 Vedikunnel J.
Cont.&modern Xh history 2.5 Akkamparampil J.
Ancient church History 2.5 Kurukilamkatt J.
Hebrew 2.5 Anjilithoppil J
Hermeneutics and homiletics 2 Fr Eugene D’Silva
Biblical exegesis 1.5 Anjilithoppil J.
137
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THEOLOGY
COURSE SCHEME
II-III YEAR THEOLOGY
First Semester
Subjects Cr Professors
Pauline Epistles: Introduction 1 Panjikaran J.
Pauline Epistles: Analysis 3.5 Panjikaran J.
Pentateuch 3.5 Parackal M.
John 2 Koottumkal S.
Intro. To Synoptics & Mark 2.5 Kuppayil J.
Sexual Ethics and Life Issues 2.5 Mamapilly T.
Passion Narratives 1.5 Koottumkal S.
Eschatology 2 Kudiyiruppil J.
Mathew 2Kuppayil J.
Luck Acts 2 Ammanathkunnel K.
Liturgical Music 1 Kulappuram J.
Extension Lecture &seminar 1
Total Credits 24.5
Sacrament of Initiation and
anointing
3.5 Kulappurath J.
Fundamental moral theology 3.5 Mampilly T.
Hindu religious symbolism 1.5 Pulickamandapom A.
Oriental theology 1.5 Kudiyiruppil J.
Priesthood 2.5 Vedikkunnel J.
Book Review 1.5
Bible Quiz 2
Liturgical Music 1 Kulappurath J.
Total Credits 33.5
138 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
COURSE SCHEME
Subjects Cr Professors
Ecclesiology 3 Kudiyiruppil J.
History of St omas Christians 3.5 Kurukilamkatt J.
Marriage and Family 2 Kochumala M.
Optional course 1.5
Pneumatology and eology of
Grace
3 Aniyekkattu K.
Sexual Ethics and Life Issues 2.5 Mamapilly T.
Eucharist 2 Kulappurath J
Ecumenism 2.5 Purayidom B.
Wisdom Literature 2.5 Olickal M. MCBS
Cont. Currents in eo. &
Culture
1.5 Vettukallel J.
Bible Quiz 2
Total Credits 26
Second Semester
IV THEOLOGY
First Semester
Subjects Crs Professors
Catechetics 2 Manjalankal T.
Divine Worship, Sacraments
and Sacramentals
1Bp Vadakel S.
Islamology 1 Manikombil L
Latin Liturgy 1 Benito Antony John
Liturgy of the Sacraments-
Rubrics & Practicals
1 Arangassery L.
Legal Aid and Human Rights 1 Adv. Jijil Joseph
139
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THEOLOGY
COURSE SCHEME
Malankara Liturgy 1 Cyprian OIC
Pastoral Counselling 2 Karimpanackal
New Trend in eology 1 Vettukallel J.
Priestly/ Missionary
Spirituality
1 Kondoor J.
Sacrament of Penance and
Anointing
2 Kadalikkattilputhenpura V.
& Kochumalayil M.
Dissertation
Total Credits 14
Second Semester
Intensive Pastoral/Missionary Preparation in Practical Fields
Accountancy and Book Keeping Administration of Sacraments
Personnel Management Parish Management
School Management Rural Health Care
Pastoral Guidance Practice of the Holy Qurbana
Basics of Construction work Basics of Electricity & Plumbing
Word Apostolate Prayer Apostolate
Liturgical Practice: Qurbana,
Sacraments
Comprehensive Written Exam (16
October 2024)
Comprehensive Ad Auditus (Moral
Exam) (5 October 2024)
Comprehensive Viva Voce (28
October 2024)
140 Ruhalaya Seminary
140 Ruhalaya Seminary
Saint Francis “heard the voice of God, he heard
the voice of the poor, he heard the voice of the
inrm and he heard the voice of nature. He
made of them a way of life. My desire is that the
seed that Saint Francis planted may grow in the
hearts of many.”
(Fratelli Tutti, 48)
STUDENTS
THEOLOGY
141
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
I YEAR THEOLOGY
STUDENTS OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR
02. Arikuzhuppil Mathew (Justin) TLY
[Justin Jose], DOB: 05 March 1999
Par/Archepa: Karunapuram/alassery
adikkadavu P.O., adikkadavu
Kannur (Dt) 67058
984 672 3242 (H), 807 815 6242 (H)
justinjose5399@gmail.com
01. Alackal Mathai (Nirmal) MST
[Nirmal Martin], DOB: 9 October 1999
Par/Archepa: Bheemanady/alassery
Kurunchery, Periyanganam P.O.
Kasaragod, Kerala, 671314
623 851 4067 (H), 918 828 3709 (P)
nirmalmartin18@gmail.com
03.Chethalil Joseph (Sibin) OSH
[Sibin James], DOB: 23 February 1999
Par/Epa: ellithod/Kottayam
Panickenkudy P.O.
Idukki, Kerala 685571
944 612 9840 (H), 636 335 6098 (P)
sibinjamescl@gmail.com
04. Choorapuzhayil Scaria (Savio) MST
[Savio omas], DOB: 23 April 2000
Par/Archepa: Punnathura/Changanassery
Punnathura, Kongandoor P.O.
Kottayam- 686564
994 738 0438 (H), 954 465 9445 (P)
saviothomas2222@gmail.com
142 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
05. Kaithakulathuputhenpurayil Sebastian (Manu) MST
[Manu George], DOB: 16 September 1999
Par/Epa: Udayagiri/Palai
Monippally P.O., Kottayam, 686636
892 197 5011 (H), 963 307 3421 (P)
manuforyou1999@gmail.com
07. Kavalan (Skaria) MDY
[Skaria Joseph], DOB: 26 June 1996
Par/Epa: Udayanagar/Mandya
#1EF, Angel Arcade, 10th Cross Road
Kaggadaspura, Bangalore 560093
977 857 3727 (H), 968 634 1806 (P)
skariakavalan@gmail.com
06. Eakkalayil Chako (Justin) SGR
[Justin Manoj], DOB: 11 November 1999
Par/Epa: Nalukettu/Ernakulam - Angamaly
Nalukettu P.O., Koratty rissur - 680308
956 249 5171 (H), 773 644 1171 (P)
justinmanoj077@gmail.com
08. Kollannur Ouseph (Jinto) TCR
[Jinto K T], DOB: 24 March 1999
Par/Epa: Parannur/rissur
Chiranellur P.O., Kechery, rissur-680501
984 689 9532 (H), 996 146 7754 (P)
jintokollannur24@gmail.com
09. Kuriyalapuzha George (Joyal) TLY
[Joyal omas], DOB: 27 March 2001
Par/Archepa: Badiadka/alassery
Perdala P.O., Badiadka, Kasaragod, 671551
974 765 7847 (H), 974 526 5842 (P)
joyalthomas1110@gmail.com
143
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
STUDENTS
THEOLOGY
10. Kuttikatt Antony (Stains) RNP
[Stains KV], DOB: 01 May 1998
Par/Epa: alore/rissur
alore P.O., rissur - 680306
628 235 6228 (H), 938 346 0997 (P)
antonykuttikatt15@gmail.com
12. Mannoor omas (Sajith) MST
[Sajith Chandy], DOB: 23 October 2000
Par/Epa: Michaelgiri/Kottayam
Cherikode P.O., Michaelgiri, Kannur 670631
807 858 9230 (H), 920 724 6311 (P)
sajithchandy2000@gmail.com
11. Mankuzha Paulose (Alan) MST
[Alan], DOB: 19 March 2001
Par/Archepa: Rajamudi/alassery
Malayampadi P.O., Rajamudi-670674
994 756 5660 (H), 949 571 1660 (P)
alanjm3718@gmail.com
13. Mulamoottil omas (Jilson) CHY
[Jilson], DOB: 02 February 1999
Par/Archepa: ayamkary/Changanacherry
ayamkary P.O., Edathua, Alappuzha 689573
984 69 1 3446 (H), 623 836 2327 (P)
jilsonthomas95@gmail.com
14. Orappuzhikkal Chandy (Jeswin) MST
[Jeswin Chandy], DOB: 24 September 1999
Par/Archepa: Malom/alassery
Vallikkadavu P.O., Vellarikkundu
Kasargod (Dt) 671533
944 787 1690 (H), 859 066 6905 (P)
jeswinalex99@gmail.com
144 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
15. Paradiyil Joseph (Bibin) IDK
[Bibin Roy], DOB: 26 April 1999
Par/Epa: Irumbupalam/Idukki
Valara P.O., onnippara, Irumbupalam 685561
940 089 2075 (H), 949 677 2075 (P)
bibinparady04@gmail.com
17. Puthenkalam Geevarghese (Bonny) MST
[Bonny Baiju], DOB: 19 September 2000
Par/Archepa: Kumarankarry/Changanassery
Kumarankarry P.O., Valady, Alappuzha 686103
940 084 7974 (H), 965 662 0375 (P)
bonnybaiju234@gmail.com
16. Pottananiyil George (Georgilin) PLA
[Georgilin omas ], DOB:19 March 2000
Par/Epa: Adukkom/Palai
Adukkom P.O., Kottayam-686580
974 526 7207 (H), 854 719 0267 (P)
georgepottananiyil@gmail.com
18. Srampickal Kalathil Mathew (Milan)
Etawah Mission [Milan K. Jose],
DOB: 25 February 2000
Par/Epa: Ramankary/Changanacherry,
Ramankary P.O., Alappuzha - 689595
940 070 6698 (H), 828 117 9355 (P)
milanjose98@gmail.com
19. attil Joseph (Jibin) TCR
[Jibin Jaison], DOB: 24 December 1997
Par/Epa: rikkur/rissur
rikkur P.O., rissur - 680306
965 683 1244 (H), 974 465 5432 (P)
jibinthattil55a@gmail.com
145
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
STUDENTS
THEOLOGY
20. uruthel Mathew (Sobin) MST
[Sobin Jose], DOB: 11 March 2000
Par/Epa: iroor/rissur
M G Kavu P.O., iroor, rissur 680581
989 544 6816 (H), 773 601 8485 (P)
sobinthuruthel@gmail.com
II YEAR THEOLOGY
02. Cheppukalayil Francis (Sachin ) CST
[Sachin John] DOB: 13 December1995
Par/Epa : Nattakkal / alassery
Punnakkunnu P.O., Pungamchal
Kasargod -671534
964 577 5316 (H), 730 666 9026 (P)
sachincheppukalayil@gmail.com
01. Ambattu Sebastian(Justin ) MST
[Justin Jose] DOB: 11 September 1999
Par/Epa:Teekoy/Palai
Teekoy P.O., Kottayam- 686580
965 667 0090 (H), 949 784 7041 (P)
ambadanjustin@gmail.com
03. Kaithickathadathil Sebastian (Jobit) MST
[Jobit Michael] DOB: 18 Deceber 1998
Par/ Epa : vimalagiri / Idukki
Vimalagiri P. O., Idukki -685602
994 788 4750 (H), 702 541 3750 (P)
jobitmichael 540@gmail. com
04. Kalarickaparambil Mathew (Ashwin ) MSP
[Ashwin Saby] DOB: 09 May1998
Par/ Epa : Njeezhoor / Kottayam
Njeezhoor P.O Kottayam -686612
790 258 3501 (H), 978 589 5670 (P)
ashwinsaby1998@gmail.com
146 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
05. Kalathil Sebastian (Denny ) MST
[Denny Tomy] DOB: 03 January 1994
Par / Epa : Maniamkunnu / Palai
Poonjar P.O Panachikappara
Kottayam - 686581
944 660 1400 (H), 974 771 2937 (P)
dennytomy707@gmail.com
07. Kathullil Clement (Don ) Palakkad
[Don Scariya ] DOB: 16 October 1999
Par/ Epa : Kalladikode / Palakkad
Karimba P.O Palakkad, 678596
931 445 3962 (H), 735 643 1153 (P)
dondanny1999@gmail.com
06. Karukayil Lukochan (Robin) Ujjain
[Robin Joseph] DOB: 19 December 1992
Par/ Epa : Jhotwara/ Shamshabad
Plot no. 56, A , ArunVihar, Niwaru Road
Jhotwara, Jaipur-302012
966 004 6654 (H), 842 609 3504 (P)
robinjoseph1912@gmail.com
08. Kochilathu Francis (Romio) PLA
Romio Paul] DOB: 11 November1998
Par/ Epa : Cholathadam / Palai
Cholathadam P.O Cholathadam- 686582
628 249 6671 (H), 907 454 0378 (P)
kochilathupaul@gmail.com
09. Kochumannoor Tom (Jestin) MST
[Jestin James] DOB: 30 March 1999
Par/ Epa : Valiyathovala / Kanjirapalli
Valiyathovala P.O Kattappna
974 734 0911 (H), 984 609 3610 (P)
jestinjames03@gmail.com
147
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
10. Kottakkattu Joseph (Ebin) CHY
[Ebin Varghese] DOB: 06 January 1999
Par/Epa : Pazhayeroor / Changanacherry
Bharatheepuram P.O Pazhayeroor
Kollam : 691312
964 569 3182 (H), 944 628 0737 (P)
ebinvarghesekottakkattu@gmail.com
12. Mandapathikunnel Francis (Abin ) MST
[Abin Benny] DOB: 30 May1999
Par/ Epa : Yendayar / Palai
Elamkadu P.O Kottayam-686514
984 772 8231 (H), 894 370 9233 (P)
abbenny399@gmail.com
11. Kuttipuzha Varghese (Athul) UJN
[Athul Tom] DOB: 11 August 1999
Par/Epa : Odamthod / alassery
Kanichar P.O Kannur-670674
964 580 8779 (H), 7510364827 (P)
athultomthakku@gmail.com
13. Mqdigampelly Michael ABD
[Mqdigampelly Harish kumar] DOB: 17 Jan 1995
Par/ Epa : Holy Family Cathedral Church
18/22 K R K Colony, Adilabad
Telangana- 504001
900 087 5347 (H), 906 360 5212 (P)
harishkumarmichael@gmail.com
14. Nelluvelil Xavier (Georgekutty) MST
[Georgekutty Xavier] DOB: 28 June 1991
Par/ Epa : Plassanal / Palai
Panackappalam P.O, Plassanal
Kottayam – 686579
974 420 3636 (H), 949 698 2059 (P)
georgekuttyxavier789@gmail.com
148 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
15. Palakkeezhil John (Johnson) OSH
[Johnson Jose] DOB: 15 October 1999
Par/ Epa : Marika / Kottayam
Arikuzha P.O odupuzha, Idukki-685608
989 556 0483 (H), 811 382 4417 (P)
johnsonjose33337@gmail.com
17. Pullukalayil omas (Jibin) PKD
[Jibin Binoy] DOB: 09 August 2000
Par/ Epa: Katambazhipuram / Palakkad
Katambazhipuram P.O-678633
702 586 4508
Jibin9660@gmail.com
16. Parachalil omas (Shinto) MST
[Shinto omas ] DOB: 27 May 1999
Par/ Epa: Punnakunnu / alassery
Punnakunnu,Plachikara P.O
Kasaragod-671533
623 596 2630 (H), 854 701 4790 (P)
shintoparachalil@gmail.com
19. annickal Mathew (Jerin) MST
[Jerin Mathew] DOB: 02 January 1991
Par/ Epa : Melukavumattom / Palai
Melukavumattom P.O Kottayam-686652
892 114 1096 (H), 949 732 0385 (P)
jerinthannickel@gmail.com
18.aliyachirayil Kuriakose (Joies) MSP
[Joies Joy] DOB: 10 September1998
Par/Epa : Manigidappilly/ Kottayam
Veliyanad P.O Ernakulam-682313
944 704 8372(H), 892 141 1949 (P)
joyjoies21@gmail.com
149
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
22. Valliparambil Joseph (Jomin) MST
[Jomin Antony] DOB: 03 July 1999
Par/Epa: Peravoor / alassery
Manathana P.O Madapurachal
Kannur-670674
949 505 1493 (H), 807 810 5493 (P)
jominvalliparambil@gmail.com
21. Valiyaplackil Kurian (Stalvin) PLA
[Stalvin V John] DOB: 12 Dec 1998
Par/ Epa : Kattampack / Palai
Vadakkenirappu P.O,Njeezhoor
Kottayam – 686612
996 176 6630 (H), 892 196 2664 (P)
stalvinvjohn7@gmail.com
23. Vattapparambil John (Cris) CHY
[Cris James] DOB: 10 November 1998
Par/Epa : Puzhavathu/ Changanacherry
Changanacherry P.O Kottayam- 686101
918 846 5831 (H), 999 554 5831 (P)
Vattapparambilcris@gmail.com
20. Uruppankattil Philip (Philip) MST
[Philip George ]DOB: 04 August 1999
Par/ Epa : perumpadave / alassery
Perumpadave, Karippal P.O
Kannur- 670581
956 210 1195 (H), 960 565 5574 (P)
philipgeorgemst@gmail.com
150 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
01. Ammanath Joseph (Joyal) MST
[Joyal Joseph], DOB: 12 December 1998
Par/Epa : Anakampoy il/amarassery
Anakampoyil P.O, Kozhikode, 673603
949 549 3783 (H), 858 986 7399 (P)
joyalammanam@gmail.com
03. Erattamakil Paul (Ansel) PLA
[Ansel Tomy], DOB: 28 May 1997
Par/Epa: Udayagiri/Palai
Monippally P. O., Kottayam, 686636
702 564 8842 (H), 920 730 8842 (P)
anseltomy26@gmail.com
02. Charamel James (Stanly) IDK
[Stanly Jacob], DOB: 17 November 1997
Par/Epa: Panickankudy/Idukki
Muniyara P. O., Muniyara, Idukki, 685571
830 185 4227 (H), 952 683 9337 (P)
stanlyjacob17@gmail.com
04. Kaithackal George (Maneesh) MST
[Maneesh Mathew], DOB: 21 Feb 1999
Par/Epa: Mattathipara/Palai
Mattathipara P.O., Kottayam, 686651
994 630 4517 (H), 918 805 9545 (P)
maneeshmathew1999@gmail.com
05. Kanjiramattathil Jacob (Alen) MST
[Alen K Augustine], DOB: 16 Sept 1998
Par/Archepa: Palavayal/alassery
Palavayal P.O., Kasargod, 670511
949 561 8461 (H), 826 965 0970 (P)
alenkanji@gmail.com
III YEAR THEOLOGY
151
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
06. Kannuthotty Joseph (Jibin) PLA
[Jibin omas], DOB: 25 April 1998
Par/Epa: Jaigiri/Palai
Kuravilangad P.O., Kottayam, 686633
949 523 5312 (H), 949 561 9881 (P)
jibinthomas320@gmail.com
08. Kombara Ouseph (Midhun) SGR
[Midhun Roy K], DOB: 11 January 1994
Par/Archepa: Aranattukara/rissur
Elthuruth P.O., rissur, 680611
984 734 3730 (H), 974 422 4561 (P)
midhunroysagar@gmail.com
07. Kavunnukattil Joseph (Joseph) MST
[ Joseph K A], DOB: 07 December 1998
Par/Archepa: Areekamala/alassery
Kuniyampuzha P.O., Kannur
949 590 9631 (H), 952 604 7931 (P)
Josukavunnukattil@gmail.com
09. Kottavila Benedict (Blesson) MST
[M S Blesson Mohanan], DOB: 26 Sept 1996
Par/Epa: Chiplun/Kalyan
Bahadurshaikh Naka, Chiplun
Maharashtra,415604
997 514 7491 (H), 880 662 9454 (P)
annablesson25@gmail.com
10.Kizhakkumkarayil Sebastian (Alan) MST
[Alan K O], DOB: 03 April 1998
Par/Epa: Neriamangalam/Kothamangalam
Neriamangalam P.O., Ernakulam, 686693
956 293 2641 (H), 858 985 2203 (P)
alanthankachan899185@gmail.com
152 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
11.Kuriyalapuzha Joseph (Martin) JDP
[Martin Devasia] DOB: 26 May 1997
Par/Archepa : omapuram/alassery
Chittarikkal P. O, Kasargod, 671326
811 194 3100 (H), 958 948 4880 (P)
martinjmjkd@gmail.com
13. Matthaveedu John (Praveen) GKP
[Praveen John], DOB: 25 August 1997
Par/ Archepa: Kunnumpuram/
Ernakulam-Angamaly
Pattanakkad, P. O., Alappuzha, 688531
974 671 3394 (H), 956 271 3394 (P)
johnpaulgkp@gmail.com
12. Mannarath Sebastian (Akhil) MST
[Akhil Jose], DOB: 05 June 1997
Par/Archepa: Kottody/alassery
Kottody P.O., Kasargod, 671532
902 054 7466 (H), 807 806 6224 (P)
sebastianmannarath@gmail.com
14. Mundamattam James (Noble) MST
[Noble omas], DOB: 20 October 1997
Par/ Epa: Palakadu/ Pala
Meenachil P.O., Palakadu, Kottayam, 686577
940 071 5740 (H), 949 563 3855 (P)
nobletomst@gmail.com
15. Pallikalam Mathew (Justin) UJN
[Justin Joseph], DOB: 22 May 1994
Par/Archepa: Pallikuttumma/
Changanacherry
Vezhapra P.O., Alappuzha, 689595
989 593 5084 (H), 8921206885 (P)
pallijus22@gmail.com
153
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
16. Pengattu George (Amal) MST
[Amal Chacko], DOB: 21 March 1997
Par/Archepa: Chavaragiri/alassery
Palavayal P.O., Kasargod, 670511
994 746 8831 (H), 722 395 8831 (P)
amalchacko11@gmail.com
18. Pullolil Joseph (Tom) MST
[Tom Dominic], DOB: 16 Nov 1998
Par/Epa: Kalathukadavu/Palai
Kalathukadavu P.O Kottayam, 686579
965 685 2210 (H), 884 824 8940 (P)
tomdominicpullolil@gmail.com
17. Poovathottathil Joseph (Jomish) GKP
[Jomish P George], DOB: 13 Nov 1993
Par/Epa: Kozhimala/Idukki
oppipala P.O., Idukki, 685511
996 170 5933 (H), 628 249 8587 (P)
jomishgkp@gmail.com
19. Puthenpurackal Paul (Sibi) MST
[Sibi omas] DOB: 16 May 1991
Par/Epa: Seethathodu/Kanjirapally
Kottamonpara P.O., Pathanamthita, 689667
989 580 3388 (H), 701 265 3625 (P)
sibi3050@gmail.com
20. ottathil Mazhuvanchery (Antony) SGR
[Antony omas M. P], DOB: 08 May 1997
Par/Archepa: Chakkaraparambu/
Ernakulam-Angamaly
Vennala P.O., Ernakulam, 682032
974 657 7370 (H), 9098839592 (P)
Sagarthomasantony@gmail.com
154 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
21. Vazhakkuzha Joseph (Alphons) UJN
[Alphons Francis], DOB: 10 Mar 1999
Par/Epa: Koottickal/Palai
Koottickal P.O., Kottayam, 686514
854 701 5440 (H), 834 954 3723 (P)
alphonsjoy03@gmail.com
02. Edakkoottathil Paul (Robin) JDP
[Robin ES], DOB: 22 August 1995
Par/Epa: annikkandam/Idukki
Idukki P .O., annikkandam, 685602
984 703 8120 (H), 987 757 4637 (P)
robin33sunny@gmail.com
01. Christnivas Philip (Lijo) PSL
[Lijo C.L.], DOB: 9 July 1993
Par/Epa: Pottayil/ Parassala
Perukavu P.O., Trivandrum, 69557
974 618 3903 (H), 808 626 5237 (P)
lijoclthirumala@gmail.com
03. Elampalasseril Varghese (Justin) CHY
[Justin Mathew], DOB: 19 November 1996
Par/Archepa: North Veliyanadu/
Changanacherry
North Veliyanadu P.O., Alappuzha, 689590
944 687 2333 (H), 907 276 8908 (P)
justinmathew113@gmail.com
04. Kanjirathamkunnel Sebastian (Abin) MST
[Abin Sunny], DOB: 25 January 1998
Par/Archepa: Manikkadavu/alassery
Manikkadavu P. O., Kannur, 670705
8590722878 (H), 974 724 3312 (P)
abinkanjira0007ak@gmail.com
IV YEAR THEOLOGY
155
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
05. Karavila Bosco (Jino) PSL
[Jino John], DOB: 26 June 1998
Par/Epa: Panachamood/Parassala
Mancode P.O., KK Dt, TN, 629152
944 239 1938(H), 948 788 7144 (P)
bkaravila@gmail.com
07. Marottikoottathil Abraham (Sybin) OSH
[Sybin Simon], DOB: 09 September 1997
Par/Archepa: Chamathachal/Kottayam
Chamathachal P.O., Kannur, 670633
807 894 1030 (H), 949 545 9841(P)
sybinsimon97@gmail.com
06. Makkiyil Chacko (Amal)) MST
[Amal Sebastian], DOB: 25 January 1998
Par/Epa: Parathanam/Palai
Oorakkanadu P.O, Kottayam, 686512.
859 049 6442 (H), 623 829 1862 (P)
amalmakkiyil@gmail.com
08. Mullassery Anit (Anit) PSL
[Anit J Francis], DOB: 08 April 1995
Par/Epa: Kodangavila/Parassala
Kodangavila P.O., Neyyattinkara, 695123
940 072 7988 (H), 937 005 5240 (P)
anitjfr@gmail.com
09. Pallipuram Jones (Jones) SGR
[Jones Davis], DOB: 06 Sep 1990
Par/Archepa: Kuriachira/rissur
Kuriachira P.O., rissur, 680006
999 513 0471 (H), 903 767 9030 (P)
jonespallipuram@gmail.com
156 Ruhalaya Seminary
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
10. Panachipuram Antony (Joyal) CST
[Joyal Jose], DOB: 23 September 1995
Par/Archepa: Peringala/ alassery
Chittadi P.O., Kannur, 670571
996 152 9285 (H), 918 856 7251 (P)
joelpanachi@gmail.com
12. Puthusseri Mathew (Akhil) JDP
[Akhil Uthup], DOB: 23 October 1994
Par/Archepa: Michaelgiri/Kottayam
Cherrikode P.O., Kannur, 670631
994 709 9801 (H), 983 497 8964 (P)
akhiluthupputhusseri@gmail.com
11. Paruthickal Simon (Binil) MST
[Binil Varghese], DOB: 28 July 1997
Par/Archepa: Manackachira/
Changanacherry
Panichikavu P.O., Changanacherry -686102
960 512 3873 (H), 830 509 8229 (P)
binilvarghese28@gmail.com
13. adathil Joseph (Ajith) MST
[Ajith Joseph], DOB: 03 October 1997
Par/Archepa: Angadikadavu/alassery
Charal P.O., Kannur, 670706
940 042 6245 (H), 807 805 8245 (P)
ajithtjmst@gmail.com
14. Vazhappilly Lonappan (Sharon) ABD
[Sharon V Johny], DOB: 13 Jan 1994
Par/Archepa: Aranattukara/rissur
Aranattukara P.O., rissur, 680618
956 221 4793 (H), 735 688 5050 (P)
vsharonj@gmail.com
157
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THEOLOGY
STUDENTS
16. Vembenickal Joseph (Joseph) MST
[Joseph V J], DOB: 07 April 1998
Par/Archepa: Malom/alassery
Vallikkadavu P.O., Kasargod, 671533
894 361 9483 (H), 830 526 0509 (P)
jominmail4me@gmail.com
15. Velloor Mathew (Gintumon) MST
[Gintumon James], DOB: 19 May 1997
Par/Epa: Azhangadu/Kanjirapally
Meloram P.O., Idukki, 685532
934 306 2838 (H), 702 556 1891(P)
gintujames9893@gmail.com
17. Vettukallel Michael (Michael) MST
[Michael Mathew], DOB: 16 June 1998
Par/Epa: Peringulam/Palai
Peringulam P.O., Kottayam, 686582
944 639 5942 (H), 949 643 1142 (P)
michaelvettukallel@gmail.com
158 Ruhalaya Seminary
ORDER OF THE DAY
CLASS DAYS
05:30 : Rising
06:00 : Sapra, Meditation
Wednesdays & Fridays (Outdoor Meditation)
Mondays (Batch-wise Meditation)
06:40 : Holy Qurbana
07:45 : Breakfast, Free Time
08:35 : Class I
09:20 : Interval
09:25 : Class II
10:10 : Interval
10:15 : Class III
11:00 : Interval
11:15 : Class IV
12:00 : Interval
12:05 : Class V
12:50 : Interval
12:55 : Visit to the Bl. Sacrament
13:00 : Lunch
14:00 : Rest
14:30 : Bible Reading
15:00 : Library
16:00 : Tea, Games
17:30 : Bath
18:00 : Ramsa, Study
20:00 : Supper, Free Time
21:00 : Leliya, Study
23:00 : Bedtime
MONDAYS
18:00 : St omas Novena
THEOLOGY
ORDER OF THE DAY
159
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
THEOLOGY
ORDER OF THE DAY
TUESDAYS
15:00 : General Cleaning
16:00 : Tea, Games
17:30 : Bath
18:00 : Ramsa, Study
WEDNESDAYS
08:55 : Class I
09:40 : Interval
09:45 : Class II
10:30 : Interval
10:40 : Class III
11:25 : Interval
11:30 : Class IV
12:15 : Interval
12:25 : Visit to the Bl. Sacrament
12:30 : Lunch, Free Time
14:00 : Rest
14:30 : Manual Work
16:00 : Tea, Games
17:30 : Bath
18:00 : Adoration
THURSDAYS & FEAST DAYS
06:00 : Rising
06:30 : Sapra, Holy Qurbana
08.00 : Breakfast, Free Time
09:00 : Study/Social Apostolate
10:30 : Free Time
11:00 : Study/ Social Apostolate
12:00 : Free Time
12:25 : Visit to the Bl. Sacrament
12:30 : Lunch, Free Time/Social Apostolate
14:00 : Rest
14:45 : Study/ Social Apostolate
16:00 : Tea, Games
18:40 : Bath
160 Ruhalaya Seminary
19:10 : Ramsa, Rosary (private)
20:00 : Supper, Free Time
21:15 : Leliya (private), Study
23:00 : Bedtime
FRIDAYS
18:00 : Ramsa, Rosary (Grotto)
18:45 : Study
20:00 : Supper, Free Time
SATURDAYS
08:35-12:50 : Class
14:30 : Bible Reading, Study
15:00 : Tea, Outing
18:40 : Bath
19:10 : Solemn Ramsa
20:00 : Supper, Free Time
21:15 : Leliya
23:00 : Bedtime
SUNDAYS
06:00 : Rising
06:30 : Sapra, Holy Qurbana
08.15 : Breakfast, Free Time/ Social Apostolate
10:30 : Free time (Silence)
10:45 : Study
12:00 : Recreation
12:25 : Visit to the Blessed Sacrament
12:30 : Lunch, Free Time
14:00 : Rest
14:45 : Study
16:00 : Tea, Games/Walk
18:40 : Bath
19:10 : Ramsa, Rosary (Group)
20:00 : Supper, Free Time
21:15 : Leliya (private), Study
23:00 : Bedtime
THEOLOGY
ORDER OF THE DAY
161
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
Congregation/
Diocese/
Society
Philosophy eology Tota l
I II III I II III IV
Resident Students
ABD 1 1
CDA 1
CHY 3 3 1 2 2 1
CST 1 1
GKP 1 1 2
IDK 2 2 2 1 1
JDP 1 2
KDK-PUN 1
MDY 1
KYN 1 2
MSP 2
MST 12 8 15 8 10 11 7
OSH 1 1 1
PKD 2 2 2
PTA 2
PLA 122
PSL 3
RKT 3
RNP 1
SJC-GUR 1
SGR 1 2 1
SNA 2
TCR 2
TKL 1 2
TLY 2
TVM 2 2
UJN 1 4 3 2 2
Total
Resident
Students
29 27 26 20 23 21 17
82 81 163
Day Scholars
SABS 2
Grand Total 84 81 165
DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENTS
DISTRIBUTION
OF STUDENTS
162 Ruhalaya Seminary
CALENDAR 2024-25
June 2024
1Sat H St Justin
2Sun H Apostles III
3Mon H
4Tue H Apostles II, Feast of Holy Trinity
5Wed H
6u H
7Fri H Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus
8Sat H Immaculate Heart of Mary, St Mariam resia
9Sun H Apostles IV, Mar Ephrem
10 Mon H
11 Tue H St Barnabas, the Apostle
12 Wed H
13 u H St Antony of Padua
14 Fri H Sta Meeting
15 Sat H Sta Meeting
16 Sun H Apostles V
17 Mon H Ruhalaya reopens
18 Tue H
19 Wed H Prayer Day (Phil. &eo.), Instruction (Phil.)
20 u P Classes Begin (eo.), Group Dynamics, Computer &
Methodology (Phil.)
21 Fri C Group Dynamics, Computer & Methodology (Phil.)
22 Sat C Group Dynamics, Computer & Methodology (Phil.),
Solemn Ramsa
23 Sun H Apostles VI
24 Mon C Intensive Course: Hindi/English (Phil.), Spiritual
Instruction (eo.)
25 Tue C
26 Wed C Intensive Course: Hindi/English
27 u H Financial Council Meeting
28 Fri C St Irenaeus, Intensive Course: Hindi/English, Spiritual
Instruction (Phil.)
29 Sat C Sts Peter and Paul, Solemn Ramsa
30 Sun H Apostles VII, Triduum begins, Diaconate Ministry
CALENDAR
163
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
CALENDAR
July 2024
1Mon C Intensive Course: Hindi/English (Phil.)
2Tue C Intensive Course: Hindi/English (Phil.)
3Wed H Dukhrana of St omas the Apostle, Raza,
Inauguration of the Academic Year, Schola Brevis
4u H Social Apostolate
5Fri C
6Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
7Sun H Kaitha I, Village Ministry Inauguration (Phil.)
8Mon C
9Tue C
10 Wed C
11 u H Inauguration of Ruhalaya Cultural and Literary
Association (RCLA)
12 Fri C Mar Jacob of Nissibis
13 Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
14 Sun H Kaitha II, Village Ministry (Phil.)
15 Mon C
16 Tue C Our Lady of Mount Carmel
17 Wed C
18 u H New Priest’s Day, Convocation (eo.), RCLA
19 Fri C Spiritual Instruction (Phil.)
20 Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
21 Sun H Kaitha III, Village Ministry (Phil.)
22 Mon C
23 Tue C
24 Wed C Extension Lecture: Missiology
25 u H St James, the Apostle, Social Apostolate, Submission of
Chapter I of esis (eo.), RCLA
26 Fri C Sts Joachim and Anne, Sta Meeting (Phil.)
27 Sat H St Alphonsa, Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
28 Sun H Kaitha IV, Freshers’ Day
29 Mon C St Martha, Spiritual Instruction (eo.)
30 Tue C
31 Wed C St Ignatius of Loyola, Sta Meeting (eo.)
164 Ruhalaya Seminary
August 2024
1u H 15 days Fast begins, St Alphonse Liguori, Prayer Day
(Phil. & eo.), Social Apostolate (eo.), Instruction
(Phil.), RCLA
2Fri C Research Paper: Submission of Schema (Phil.)
3Sat H St John Maria Vianney, Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate
Ministry
4Sun H Kaitha V, Village Ministry (Phil.)
5Mon C Solemn Ramsa; Diaconate Ministry
6Tue C Transguration of Our Lord, Students’ Council (Phil.)
7Wed C
8u H Social Apostolate (eo.), Half Day Outing (eo.),
RCLA
9Fri C
10 Sat C St Clare, Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
11 Sun H Kaitha VI, Village Ministry (Phil.)
12 Mon C
13 Tue C
14 Wed C St Maximillian Kolbe, Extension Lecture (eo.),
Debate (Phil.), Solemn Ramsa
15 u H Assumption of Our Lady, Independence Day, Social
Apostolate
16 Fri C
17 Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
18 Sun H Kaitha VII, Village Ministry (Phil.)
19 Mon C
20 Tue C
21 Wed C
22 u H Social Apostolate (eo.), RCLA
23 Fri C Spiritual Instruction (Phil.)
24 Sat C St Bartholomew, the Apostle, Solemn Ramsa,
Diaconate Ministry
25 Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses I, Village Ministry (Phil.),
Common Sta Meeting
26 Mon C Spiritual Instruction (eo.)
27 Tue C Submission of esis Chapter 2 (eo.)
28 Wed C Sta Meeting (eo.)
29 u H St Euphrasia, Beheading of St John the Baptist, Social
Apostolate (eo.), RCLA
30 Fri C Sta Meeting (Phil.), Book Review (I Phil.)
31 Sat H Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
CALENDAR
165
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
CALENDAR
September 2024
1Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses II, 8 Days Fast Begins, Village
Apostolate (Phil.)
2Mon C
3Tue C
4Wed C
5u H St eresa of Kolkata, Teachers’ Day, Community Day
6Fri C
7Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
8Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses III, Nativity of Bl. Virgin Mary,
Village Ministry
9Mon C
10 Tue C
11 Wed C
12 u H Prayer Day (Phil. & eo.), Social Apostolate (eo.),
RCLA
13 Fri C St John Chrysostom, Research Paper: Submission of
First Chapter (Phil.)
14 Sat C e Exaltation of the Cross, Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate
Ministry
15 Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses IV, Onam
16 Mon C Mission Experience Sharing
17 Tue C
18 Wed C Maliparambil Lectures (eo-Philo.)
19 u H One Day Outing (Phil.), Social Apostolate (eo.)
20 Fri C Submission of esis Chapter 3 (eo.)
21 Sat C Apostle Matthew, Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
22 Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses V, Mission Day Celebration
23 Mon C
24 Tue C
25 Wed C Sta Meeting (eo.)
26 u H One Day Outing (eo.), One Day Adoration (Phil.)
27 Fri C Sta Meeting (Phil.), Spiritual Instruction (eo.)
28 Sat C Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Solemn
Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
29 Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses VI, Village Apostoloate (Phil.)
30 Mon C St Jerome, Last Date to Submit the esis (eo.),
Spiritual Instruction (eo.), First Semester Exams
begin(Phil.)
166 Ruhalaya Seminary
October 2024
1Tue C/E Decade Rosary Devotion begins
2Wed C/E Gandhi Jayanthi, First Semester Exams Begin (eo.)
3u E
4Fri E St Francis of Assisi
5Sat EAd Auditus (Moral eo.& Canon Law), Solemn
Ramsa
6Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses VII
7Mon E
8Tue H
9Wed E
10 u E Decade Rosary Devotion concludes
11 Fri E
12 Sat E Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
13 Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses VIII
14 Mon E
15 Tue H St eresa of Avila
16 Wed E/H Blessed Kunjachan, B.. Comprehensive Written, First
Semester Exam ends & Village Exposure begins (Phil.)
17 u E St Ignatius of Antioch
18 Fri E St Luke, the Evangelist
19 Sat E First Semester Exam ends (eo.), Solemn Ramsa
20 Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses IX, Mission Sunday
21 Mon H Sports’ Day (eo.)
22 Tue H Sports’ Day (eo.)
23 Wed H Sports’ Day (eo.)
24 u H IInd Year eo. go for Social Exposure Programme
25 Fri C Second Semester Classes begin (eo.), Sta Meeting
(Phil.)
26 Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
27 Sun H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses X, Common Sta Meeting
28 Mon C/H Viva Voce, Deacon’s Tour, Spiritual Instruction (eo.),
Mission Exposure ends (Phil.), Sta Meeting (eo.)
29 Tue C/H Elijah-Sleeva-Moses IX
30 Wed C/H Sta Meeting (eo.), Sports’ Day (Phil.)
31 u HSports’ Day (Phil.), II Year eologians return from
Social Exposure Programme, Spiritual Instruction
(eo.)
CALENDAR
167
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
CALENDAR
November 2024
1Fri HDeepavali
2Sat C Second Semester Classes begin (Phil.), Solemn Ramsa
3Sun H Dedication I, Mission Exposure Sharing, Village
Ministry (Phil.)
4Mon C
5Tue C Sts Zechariah and Elizabeth, Solemn Ramsa
6Wed C Financial Council Meeting
7u H Prayer Day (eo. & Phil.), Social Apostolate (eo.)
8Fri C
9Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
10 Sun H Dedication II, Village Ministry (Phil.), Deacons’ Send
O
11 Mon C Deacons’ Retreat
12 Tue C
13 Wed C Deacons’ Retreat
14 u C Social Apostoloate (eo.), Inter-Sem. Bible Quiz:
written round
15 Fri C
16 Sat C Solemn Ramsa
17 Sun H One Act Play Competition (Phil.)
18 Mon C Deacons’ Departure
19 Tue C
20 Wed C MST Founder’s Day
21 u H Social Apostolate (eo.), RCLA
22 Fri C Spiritual Instruction (Phil.)
23 Sat C Solemn Ramsa
24 Sun H Feast of Christ the King, One Act Play (eo.)
25 Mon C Spiritual Instruction (eo.)
26 Tue C
27 Wed H Sta Meeting (eo.)
28 u H Social Apostolate, Jubilee Celebration of the Seventh
Batch of Ruhalaya
29 Fri C Sta Meeting (Phil.)
30 Sat C Solemn Ramsa, St Andrew, the Apostle
168 Ruhalaya Seminary
December 2024
1Sun H/P Annunciation I, 25 Days Fast begins, Annual
Retreat (Phil.)
2Mon C/P St Francis Xavier, Annual Retreat (Phil.)
3Tue C/P Annual Retreat (Phil.)
4Wed C/P Annual Retreat (Phil.)
5u H/P Annual Retreat ends (Phil.)
6Fri C
7Sat C Immaculate Conception of Bl. Virgin Mary, St
Ambrose, Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
8Sun H Annunciation II, Village Ministry (Phil.)
9Mon C
10 Tue C
11 Wed C
12 u H Social Apostolate (eo.), RCLA
13 Fri C/P Annual Retreat begins (eo.)
14 Sat C/P St John of the Cross, Annual Retreat (eo.)
15 Sun H/P Annunciation III, Annual Retreat (eo.)
16 Mon C/P Annual Retreat (eo.)
17 Tue C/P Annual Retreat (eo.)
18 Wed C/P e Miraculous Cross of Mylapore, Annual Retreat
ends (eo.)
19 u H Research Paper: Submission of ird Chapter
(Phil.), Minor Orders, Christmas Celebration
20 Fri H Christmas Holidays begin
21 Sat H Solemn Ramsa
22 Sun H Annunciation IV, Common Sta Meeting, SHG
Christmas Celebration
23 Mon H
24 Tue H
25 Wed H Nativity of Our Lord
26 u H St Stephen, Priestly Ordinations Begin, Christmas
Drama for Villagers (Phil.)
27 Fri H St John the Apostle, Sta Meeting (eo.)
28 Sat C/H Holy Childhood Day, Solemn Ramsa
29 Sun H Nativity I, Feast of Holy Family
30 Mon C/H
31 Tue C/H Year-End
CALENDAR
169
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
CALENDAR
January 2025
1Wed H New Year’s Day, Holy Name of Jesus
2u H Prayer Day (Phil.)
3Fri C/H St Kuriakose Elias Chavara
4Sat C/H Solemn Ramsa
5Sun H Nativity II
6Mon HFeast of Epiphany (Denha)
7Tue C Re-opening (eo.)
8Wed C/P Prayer Day (eo.)
9u H Social Apostolate (eo.), RCLA
10 Fri C St John the Baptist
11 Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
12 Sun H Denha I, Village Ministry (Phil.)
13 Mon C
14 Tue C St Devasahayam
15 Wed C
16 u H Social Apostolate (eo.), RCLA
17 Fri C Sts Peter and Paul
18 Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry, Unity Octave
begins
19 Sun H Denha II, Village Ministry (Phil.)
20 Mon CSt Sebastian
21 Tue C
22 Wed C Research Paper: Submission of the Bound Book
(Phil.)
23 u H Social Apostolate (eo.), RCLA, Student Council
24 Fri C Spiritual Instruction (Phil.)
25 Sat C Conversion of St Paul, Unity Octave ends
26 Sun H Denha III, Republic Day
27 Mon C
28 Tue C St omas Aquinas, Philosophy Seminar
29 Wed C Sta Meeting (eo.), Spiritual Instruction (eo.)
30 u H World Day of Peace, Social Apostolate (eo.),
RCLA
31 Fri C St Stephen, Research Paper: Presentation (Phil.),
Sta Meeting (Phil.)
170 Ruhalaya Seminary
February 2025
1Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
2Sun H Denha IV, Village Ministry (Phil.)
3Mon C Greek & Syriac Fathers
4Tue C
5Wed C
6u H Prayer Day (Phil.&eo.), Instruction (Phil.), Social
Apostolate (eo.), RCLA
7Fri C
8Sat C
9Sun H Denha V, Bible Quiz: Grand Finale, Village Ministry
(Phil.)
10 Mon C
11 Tue C
12 Wed C
13 u H Social Apostolate (eo.), RCLA Conclusion
14 Fri C
15 Sat C Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry
16 Sun H Denha VI, Ekta Divas (Village Day) & Village
Ministry ends (Phil.)
17 Mon C
18 Tue C
19 Wed C
20 u H One Day Outing (Phil.)
21 Fri C Spiritual Instruction (Phil.)
22 Sat H Solemn Ramsa, Diaconate Ministry, MST
Foundation Day, Music Night
23 Sun H Denha VII, Common Sta Meeting
24 Mon C Spiritual Instruction (eo.)
25 Tue C Blessed Rani Maria
26 Wed C Sta Meeting (eo.)
27 u H Social Apostolate (eo.)
28 Fri C Sta Meeting (Phil.), Comemmoration of the Dead
CALENDAR
171
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
CALENDAR
March 2025
1 Sat C Social Apostolate (eo.), Solemn Ramsa
2Sun H Lent I, Great Fast begins
3Mon CVibhoothi
4Tue C
5Wed C
6u H
7Fri C/E Second Semester Exams Begin (Phil.),
8Sat C/E International Women’s Day, Holi, Solemn Ramsa
9Sun C/E Lent II
10 Mon CE Exam begins (eo.)
11 Tue C/E
12 Wed C/E
13 u C/E
14 Fri C/E Holi
15 Sat C/E Solemn Ramsa
16 Sun H Lent III
17 Mon C/E
18 Tue C/E
19 Wed C/E St Joseph
20 u C/E
21 Fri C/E Comprehensive Written Exam (Phil.), Sta
Meeting (Phil.)
22 Sat C/E
23 Sun H Lent IV
24 Mon C/E
25 Tue C/E
26 Wed C/E
27 u C/E Sta Meeting (eo.)
28 Fri C/E Comprehensive Oral Exam (Phil.)
29 Sat C/E End of Second Semestral Exams, Send O to III
Philosophers, Solemn Ramsa
30 Sun H Lent V, Common Sta Meeting
31 Mon H Summer Holidays begin (eo. & Phil.)
172 Ruhalaya Seminary
April 2025
1Tue H
2Wed H
3u H
4Fri H
5Sat H
6Sun H Lent VI
7Mon H
8Tue H
9Wed H
10 u H
11 Fri H
12 Sat H
13 Sun H Lent VII, Palm Sunday
14 Mon H
15 Tue H
16 Wed H
17 u H Maundy ursday
18 Fri H Good Friday
19 Sat H Holy Saturday
20 Sun H Easter, Resurrection I
21 Mon H
22 Tue H
23 Wed H
24 u HSt George
25 Fri H St Mark, the Evangelist, All Saints’ Day
26 Sat H
27 Sun H Resurrection II, Puthunjayar
28 Mon H
29 Tue H
30 Wed H
CALENDAR
173
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
CALENDAR
May 2025
1u H St Joseph, the Patron of the Working Class
2Fri H
3Sat H
4Sun H Resurrection III
5Mon H
6Tue H
7Wed H
8u H
9Fri H
10 Sat H
11 Sun H
12 Mon H
13 Tue H
14 Wed H
15 u H
16 Fri H
17 Sat H
18 Sun H
19 Mon H
20 Tue H
21 Wed H
22 u H
23 Fri H
24 Sat H
25 Sun H
26 Mon H
27 Tue H
28 Wed H
29 u H
30 Fri H
31 Sat H
174 Ruhalaya Seminary
June 2025
1Sun H
2Mon H
3Tue H
4Wed H
5u H
6Fri H
7Sat H
8Sun H
9Mon H
10 Tue H
11 Wed H
12 u H
13 Fri H
14 Sat H
15 Sun H
16 Mon H Ruhalaya reopens
17 Tue H
18 Wed H Prayer Day (eo.& Phil.), Instruction
19 u C Classes begin (eo.& Phil.), Group Dynamics,
Computer & Methodology (Phil.)
20 Fri C Group Dynamics, Computer & Methodology (Phil.)
21 Sat C Group Dynamics, Computer & Methodology
(Phil.), Solemn Ramsa
22 Sun H
23 Mon C Intensive Hindi Course
24 Tue C Intensive Hindi Course
25 Wed C Intensive Hindi Course
26 u H Intensive Hindi Course
27 Fri C Intensive Hindi Course
28 Sat C Intensive Hindi Course
29 Sun H
30 Mon H Apostles VII
CALENDAR
175
Handbook and Calendar 2024-25
![Get Tiktok Free Followers in 2025: Top Strategies and Tips [5T=A5]](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/outstation.idea/pdf-mt/8709740811137548288/pdf/ebe001e9-84e1-4b10-92d0-cc943b1ec5ab/imgs/page1.png)
