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1 Institute of Theology (Aggregated to St. Peter s Pontifical Institute, Bengaluru) & Centre for Philosophical Studies Tiruchirappalli HANDBOOK AND CALENDAR Post Box No , Bharathiyar Salai Tiruchirappalli Tamilnadu, India Tel.: (0431) ; Fax: (0431) academicofficesps@gmail.com stpaulseminary@rediffmail.com Website: 1

2 CONTENTS GENERAL 1. Board of Administration Brief History Administrative Staff Faculty Members List of Students BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY 6. Academic Guidelines for B.Th Subjects Table for I - III Years Time Table for I - III Years Assignments & Dissertation Pastoral Courses for IV Years Time Table for IV Years Subjects either with Exam or Assignment Working Days Course Description CENTRE FOR PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES 15. Academic Guidelines Syllabus Course Description LIBRARY & PHOTOCOPYING ACADEMIC CALENDAR ORDER OF THE DAY

3 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION Most Rev. Antony Pappusamy D.D., S.T.D. Archbishop of Madurai Most Rev. Peter Remigius D.D. Bishop of Kottar Most Rev. A. Jude Paulraj D.D. Bishop of Palayamkottai Most Rev. Antony Devotta D.D., S.T.D. Bishop of Tiruchirappalli Most Rev. J. Susaimanickam D.D., S.T.D. Bishop of Sivagangai Most Rev. P. Yvon Ambroise D.D., Ph.D. Bishop of Thoothukudi Most Rev. V. Jerome Dhas SDB., D.D. Bishop of Kuzhithurai Most. Rev. P. Thomas Paulsamy D.D. Bishop of Dindigul 3

4 BRIEF HISTORY I. INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY St. Paul s Seminary, founded on 8 June 1921 by the Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Faisandier S.J., the then bishop of Tiruchirappalli, has adopted as its motto the words of the Apostle Paul, Set apart for the Gospel of Christ (Rom 1:1). It was entrusted to the Madurai Mission of the Society of Jesus and it obtained the canonical status in In 1938 it was made an inter-diocesan seminary for the dioceses of Tiruchirappalli, Thoothukudi and Madurai. It is now the provincial seminary of the Madurai ecclesiastical province consisting of the following dioceses: Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Thoothukudi, Kottar, Kuzhithurai, Palayamkottai, Sivagangai and Dindigul. However, it admits candidates from other dioceses of Tamil Nadu, from other parts of India, from various men and women religious congregations and lay people. On 4 December 1975 the theology section of the seminary was affiliated to the Pontifical Urban University, Rome, thereby enabling the students to obtain Baccalaureate in theology (B.Th.). On 29 March 1978 the Jesuits handed over the administration of the seminary to the board of bishops of the Madurai ecclesiastical province. From June 1983 the philosophy section was gradually phased out and in June 1985 St. Paul s became exclusively a theologate. In the last 95 years of its existence it has formed 1662 priests of whom 23 have been made bishops. From June 1991 religious sisters as well as lay persons also are admitted. So far 49 sisters and 18 lay persons have successfully completed B.Th. degree. 914 students have been awarded the B.Th. degree until March On the occasion of its platinum jubilee ( ), a post-graduate programme of studies leading to Master s degree in Theology (M.Th.) was started. So far 27 persons have obtained the M.Th. degree. On 8 February 1997 the Congregation for the Catholic Education elevated the seminary to an institute of theology and was aggregated to the Pontifical Urban University, Rome. With a view to promote contextualized theology which will be more suitable to the Indian and Tamil Nadu context while remaining faithful to 4

5 the magisterium, it was decided by the Board of Administration along with the Staff to request for the deaggregation of St. Paul s Seminary, Institute of Theology from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome, and to aggregate it with St. Peter s Pontifical Institute, Bengaluru. The requested deaggregation was granted with effect from 31 May 2005 and St. Paul s Seminary, Institute of Theology has been granted aggregation with St. Peter s Pontifical Institute, Bengaluru by the Congregation for Catholic Education with effect from 23 July II. CENTRE FOR PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES Christ Hall Seminary was founded on 13 th July 1970 by His Grace Justin Diraviam, the then Archbishop of Madurai for the study of Philosophy at Karumathur, Madurai, along with a college called De la Salle college managed by the Christian brothers. The Diocesan seminarians from all over the region of Tamilnadu had been going to this College for their philosophical studies. In the year 1978, the college was transferred to the Jesuits through a deed of transfer by the Archbishop Justin Diraviam. Initially, this philosophate was a Regional Major Seminary receiving the students from all the dioceses of Tamil Nadu and even from some dioceses from Andhra, Kerala and North India. In course of time, as the strength was constantly increasing, it had to restrict the admission of seminarians. Thus, it became, from June 1983 onwards, a provincial major seminary for the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Madurai. The Philosophy department in St. Paul s Seminary, Tiruchirappalli, was closed in March In the year 1999 the Apostolic visitors from the Holy See, after having studied the situation, made some recommendations towards starting an autonomous Philosophate. In June 2006 a new Philosophate was started in the Christ Hall Seminary campus itself equipped with qualified staff members and infrastructures. It gives two years of solid philosophy to the already graduated seminarians. From the academic year the philosophy faculty of Christ Hall Seminary has been integrated as part of St. Paul s Seminary, Institute of Theology, Tiruchirappalli. 5

6 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ACADEMIC AUTHORITIES Chairman Rector Dean of Theology Dean of Philosophy Registrar - Most Rev. Dr. Antony Pappusamy - Fr. S. Arokiaraj - Fr. S. Santiago Raja - Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin - Fr. L. Dionysius OFFICE BEARERS Rector Vice-Rector Dean of Theology Dean of Philosophy Bursar & Minister Registrar Librarians Spiritual Directors Liturgists - Fr. S. Arokiaraj - Fr. M. Peter Amaladoss - Fr. S. Santiago Raja - Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin - Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam - Fr. L. Dionysius - Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin - Fr. A. Albert - Fr. B. Eugene - Fr. A.V. Arockiasamy - Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel - Fr. A.V. Arockiasamy DIRECTORS Audio Visual Education Biblical Maps Charity Department Cine Forum Computer Education Cultural Programmes Garden - Fr. D. Antony Das Stalin - Fr. L. Dionysius - Fr. M.S. Antony Samy - Fr. D. Antony Das Stalin - Fr. S. Santiago Raja - Fr. D. Antony Das Stalin - Fr. S. Xavier Benedict - Fr. M. Peter Amaladoss - Fr. L. Jeevaraj - Fr. A.V. Arockiasamy 6

7 Health - Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam Liturgical Music - Fr. M. Peter Amaladoss - Fr. S. Xavier Benedict Manual Work - Fr. M.S. Antony Samy - Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin Ministries - Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel - Fr. A.V. Arockiasamy Pastoral Care of the Non-Teaching Staff - Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam Pastoral Programme - Fr. A. Albert Prison Ministry - Fr. M.S. Antony Samy Secretary to Staff Council - Fr. L. Dionysius Seminarians Council Moderators - - Sports & Games - Fr. S. Xavier Benedict - Fr. D. Antony Das Stalin Theology I Year II Year III Year IV Year Philosophy I Year FACILITATORS - Fr. L. Jeevaraj Fr. S. Xavier Benedict - Fr. L. Dionysius Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel - Fr. S. Santiago Raja Fr. M. William Lourduraj - Fr. A. Albert - Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin Fr. D. Antony Das Stalin EDITORS Co-ordinator of Thedal Publications - Fr. M. William Lourduraj Marai Aruvi - Fr. L. Jeevaraj Vaiharai Theological Journal - Fr. A. Albert Aruvi - Fr. V. Raphael Paulist - Fr. B. Eugene 7

8 COUNCILS Council of Office Bearers Seminary Council (Theology) Seminary Council (Philosophy) Academic Council (Theology) Academic Council (Philosophy) Finance Council Library Council - Fr. S. Santiago Raja Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam - Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam Fr. S. Santiago Raja Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel Fr. L. Jeevaraj Fr. V. Raphael - Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin Fr. D. Antony Das Stalin - Fr. S. Santiago Raja Fr. L. Dionysius Fr. L. Jeevaraj Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin Fr. L. Dionysius Fr. D. Antony Das Stalin - Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam Fr. M.S. Antony Samy Fr. V. Raphael Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin - Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin Fr. A. Albert Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam Fr. S. Santiago Raja Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel 8

9 Spiritual Life Committee Pastoral Committee Publications Committee COMMITTEES - Fr. B. Eugene Fr. A.V. Arockiasamy Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel Fr. S. Xavier Benedict Fr. L. Jeevaraj - Fr. A. Albert Fr. S. Santiago Raja Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel Fr. A.V. Arockiasamy Fr. M.S. Antony Samy - Fr. M. William Lourduraj Fr. L. Jeevaraj Fr. A. Albert Fr. V. Raphael Fr. B. Eugene Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin * The Rector is the ex officio chairman and the Vice-Rector is the ex officio member of all the councils and committees. MODERATORS FOR THEOLOGY FACULTY Social Analysis Camp - I Years 1. Camps 9 - Fr. S. Xavier Benedict Fr. L. Dionysius Fr. M.S. Antony Samy Social Intervention Camp - II Years - Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel Fr. L. Jeevaraj Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam Pastoral Camp - III Years - Fr. A. Albert - Fr. S. Santiago Raja - Fr. V. Raphael

10 2. Tamil Academy Tamil Academy - Fr. S. Santiago Raja 3. English Academy I Year II Year III Year - Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel - Fr. B. Eugene - Fr. L. Dionysius 4. Homiletics Group I Group II Group III Group IV Group V Group VI - Fr. L. Jeevaraj - Fr. S. Xavier Benedict - Fr. M.S. Antony Samy - Fr. N.A. Panneer Selvam - Fr. M. William Lourduraj - Fr. A. Albert MODERATORS FOR CENTRE FOR PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES 1. Camp I Year - Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin 2. Tamil Academy I Year - Fr. M. Peter Amaladoss 3. English Academy I Year - Fr. D. Antony Das Stalin 10

11 FACULTY MEMBERS 1. RESIDENTIAL STAFF ANASTHAS Albert (on Probation) Kottar Diocese Doctorate in Pastoral Theology, Catholic University, Leuven Pastoral Theology DEVADHASAN Antony Das Stalin Kottar Diocese M.Ph., Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune M.A. in Philosophy, Tilak Maharastra University, Pune M.A. in Liberal Studies, City University of New York Philosophy SANDANAM Antony Samy Palayamkottai Diocese B.Th., Sacred Heart Seminary, Poonamallee Property Incharge ASIRVATHAM Velanganni Arockiasamy Dindigul Diocese M.A. in History, Mysore University, Mysore Spiritual Director SAVARIMUTHU Arokiaraj Tiruchirappalli Diocese Doctorate in Theology, Catholic University, Paris Liturgy LAWRENCE Dionysius Kottar Diocese Licentiate in Sacred Scripture, Biblicum, Rome Doctorate in Biblical Theology, Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune Sacred Scripture BARTHALOMAI Eugene Kottar Diocese M.A. in Sociology, Mysore University, Mysore Spiritual Director 11

12 LOURDHU Jeevaraj Madurai Archdiocese Doctorate in Moral Theology, Catholic University, Leuven Moral Theology NICHOLAS ANTONY Panneer Selvam Thoothukudi Diocese M.Th., Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune Bursar & Minister MARIA AROCKIAM Peter Amaladoss Dindigul Diocese M.A. in Philosophy, Poona Universtiy, Pune M.Phil. in Philosophy, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Philosophy VARUVEL Raphael Kuzhithurai Diocese Licentiate in Sacred Scripture, Biblicum, Rome Doctorate in Biblical Theology, St. Peter s Pontifical Institute, Bengaluru Sacred Scripture SOOSAI RETHINAM Santiago Raja Sivagangai Diocese M.Phil. in Philosophy, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Doctorate in Systematic Theology, Catholic University, Leuven Systematic Theology SAVARIMUTHU Sekar Sebastin Tiruchirappalli Diocese Doctorate in Philosophy, Angelicum, Rome Systematic Philosophy JOSEPH Victor Emmanuel (on Probation) Tiruchirappalli Diocese M.Th., St. Paul s Seminary, Tiruchirappalli M.A. in Pastoral Theology, Heythrop College, University of London Masters Level Diploma in Liturgy, Institutum Liturgicum, UK Systematic Theology 12

13 MICHAELSAMY William Lourduraj Dindigul Diocese Licentiate in Church History, Gregorian University, Rome Church History SATHIANATHAN Xavier Benedict (on Probation) Kuzhithurai Diocese Doctorate in Canon Law, Catholic University, Leuven Canon Law 2. NON-RESIDENTIAL PROFESSORS DEVASAHAYAM Alphonse Kottar Diocese Doctorate in Systematic Theology, Catholic University, Leuven Systematic Theology CRUZ MICHAEL Hieronymus Kottar Diocese Doctorate in Biblical Theology, Gregorian University, Rome Sacred Scripture ARULAPPAN Maria David OCD Doctorate in Christian Studies, University of Madras, Chennai Systematic Theology THOMAS Xavier Terrence Palayamkottai Diocese Doctorate in Patrology, Pontificia Universita Lateranense Patrology 3. PROFESSORS ON HIGHER STUDIES FR. M. SELVAN CHARLES Thoothukudi Diocese Doctorate in Philosophy, Catholic University, Paris FR. A. SPENCER JEICE Kottar Diocese Licentiate in Philosophy, Pontifical Lateran University, Rome FR. P. VARAN VARDHAN Madurai Archdiocese Doctorate in Philosophy, Heythrop College, University of London 13

14 4. VISITING PROFESSORS BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY i. Basic Courses Fr. Antony Claret S. Fr. Arul Raj V. Fr. Clement Joseph C.Ss.R. Fr. Devaraj S. Fr. John Juliet OCD Fr. John Peter A.S. Fr. Kulandai OFM Cap. Fr. Mary John R. Sr. Metti SCC Fr. Samuel Savio Kottar Diocese Kottar Diocese Madurai Tiruchirappalli Diocese Tiruchirappalli Thanjavur Diocese Chennai Kuzhithurai Diocese Tiruchirappalli Chennai Diocese ii. Electives Fr. Arul Pragasam S. Fr. Clement Joseph C.Ss.R. Fr. Emmanuel Arockiam SJ Mr. Nedunchezhian Sivagangai Diocese Madurai Madurai Tiruchirappalli 14

15 iii. IV Year Pastoral Courses Archbishop Antony Pappusamy Bishop Antony Devotta Sr. Aarthi SAT Sr. Dr. Conrad Mary OSM Mrs. Dhanaseeli Fr. Eugene T. Fr. Edwin M. John Fr. Emmanuel Arockiam SJ Fr. Francis Xavier Nelson Fr. George SDB Fr. Jesu M.R. Fr. John Antony OFM Cap. Sr. Josephine Amala Valarmathi ICM Fr. Martin Joseph Mr. Savari Francis Madurai Diocese Tiruchirappalli Diocese Madurai Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Diocese Kottar Diocese Madurai Kottar Diocese Tiruchirappalli Sivagangai Diocese Tiruchirappalli Chennai Madurai Diocese Tiruchirappalli BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY Basic Course Fr. Peter Susaimanickam Poonamallee, Chennai 15

16 5. LIST OF STUDENTS Fourth Year Theology Albin Jose E. Kuzhithurai 2. Alwin Vijay M. Kuzhithurai 3. Anto Justin S. Thoothukudi 4. Dhinesh P. Thoothukudi 5. Edwin Arockia Nathan V. Palayamkottai 6. Infant E. Thoothukudi 7. Joseph Savirimuthu OFM Cap. 8. Lenin A. Tiruchirappalli 9. Stephen Mariadas A. Thoothukudi 10. Sundar K. Palayamkottai 11. Suthan S. Palayamkottai 16

17 Third Year Theology Akil A. OCD 2. Alexander S Dindigul 3. Angisamy I. Tiruchirappalli 4. Antony Prabu A. Kottar 5. Arul Maria Nathan J. Palayamkottai 6. Arul R. Kuzhithurai 7. Arun Prasad M. Tiruchirappalli 8. Flavian G. Thoothukudi 9. Geroge Gabriel Kishore X. Kottar 10. Jacob Amala Preenith K. Palayamkottai 11. Jali Marivalan A. Sivagangai 12. Jesu Retchahar A. Sivagangai 13. Joseph Raj Lenin A. Kottar 14. Justin Diraviam M. Dindigul 15. Micheal Newman A. Kottar 16. Raymond P. Kottar 17. Sagayaraj A. Tiruchirappalli 18. Sathish Selva Thayalan A. Palayamkottai 19. Sebastian Ignaci P. OCD 20. Shibaker A. Thoothukudi 21. Simon Jesu Antony V. Dindigul 22. Stella Mary A. SAT 23. Vinoth Mathyas T. Madurai 24. Xavier Arul Rayan S. Madurai 17

18 Second Year Theology Ajith J. Kuzhithurai 2. Albert Stephen Thilaha Raja S. Thoothukudi 3. Alphonse Paul Raj P. Palayamkottai 4. Amala R. SAT 5. Ananthi I. SCSM 6. Anbin Devasahayam S. Kottar 7. Antony Muthu A. OCD 8. Binoton E. Sivagangai 9. Christian Anand A. Madurai 10. Cruz Divakaran I. Madurai 11. Godwin Francis Xavier S. Tiruchirappalli 12. Infant Raj S. Sivagangai 13. Jaber Dynish J. Kuzhithurai 14. James M.A. Madurai 15. Jegan Silvester L. Kuzhithurai 16. Kingsly Shaju S. Kottar 17. Kumar E. Thoothukudi 18. Maria Joseph A. OCD 19. Paul Raj S. Thoothukudi 20. Sunil K. Kuzhithurai 21. Vimal Arockia Ruban G. Dindigul 22. Vimal Santhana Raj A. OCD 23. William S. Thoothukudi 18

19 First Year Theology Albert Jeyaraj S. Tiruchirappalli 2. Antony Edward Raj A. Sivagangai 3. Arul Raja L. Tiruchirappalli 4. Daniel Abraham S. Kuzhithurai 5. Francis Selestin S. Tiruchirappalli 6. George Antonyraj G. Thoothukudi 7. Jacob Aslin A. Kottar 8. Jagaraj S. HGN 9. James Raja X. Sivagangai 10. John Britto A. Dindigul 11. John Christopher S. Tiruchirappalli 12. Manickam A. Tiruchirappalli 13. Maria Reeja John Rose SCCG 14. Mekkenro J. Sivagangai 15. Nelson Amalraj J. Dindigul 16. Roy N. Kottar 17. Starlin Shrakasus S. Thoothukudi 18. Vimal S. Layman 19

20 First Year Philosophy Answell Ralist K.R. Kottar 2. Antony Amalraj S. Madurai 3. Ashok Metha J. Sivagangai 4. Bastin Bharathy J. Sivagangai 5. Clinton J. Sivagangai 6. John Britto S. Madurai 7. John Jijo J. Kuzhithurai 8. Mano Bharath R. Palayamkottai 9. Manoj J. Madurai 10. Maria Antony Raj J. Sivagangai 11. Maria Suvin M. Thoothukudi 12. Martin J. Madurai 13. Praveen Arul Selvan R. Sivagangai 14. Praveen K. Thoothukudi 15. Prem Johnson R. Madurai 16. Rickson Robert A. Dindigul 17. Santhiyagu J. Palayamkottai 18. Shajan Cecil Paulosh S. Kottar 19. Simon Aldus J. Thoothukudi 20. Stephen S. Sivagangai 20

21 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS DISTRIBUTION OF THE STUDENTS ACCORDING TO THE DIOCESES & RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS Diocese / Religious B.Th. B.Ph. IV Year III Year II Year I Year II Year I Year Total Dindigul Kottar Kuzhithurai Madurai Palayamkottai Sivagangai Tiruchirappalli Thoothukudi OCD SAT HGN OFM SCCG SCSM Layman

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23 6. ACADEMIC GUIDELINES FOR B. TH ENROLMENT PROCEDURE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Admission is open to all who have an undergraduate degree and have completed two years of philosophy or the equivalent. For the diocesan seminarians and the lay persons, a letter of recommendation from their local ordinary is required. For members of religious congregations a letter of recommendation from their provincial superior is needed. Requests for application forms and all correspondence concerning admission at the Institute of Theology, St. Paul s Seminary should be addressed to: Fee Structure The Academic Office St. Paul s Seminary 91, Bharathiyar Salai Post Box No. 36 Tiruchirappalli Tamilnadu, India Tel.: 0431 / Fax: academicofficesps@gmail.com stpaulseminary@rediffmail.com Each student will pay a fee of Rs. 4000/- for the academic year This sum includes the fees for tuition, library, handbook, examinations and students activities. Besides, the I Years will pay for registration Rs. 100/- and for Identity Card Rs. 50/-. The IV Years will pay for certificate Rs. 1300/- and for statement of marks Rs. 200/-. 23

24 6.2. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS School Year The school year lasts from the 10 th of June until 25 th of March as listed in the calendar. The first semester ends on 9 th October. The second semester commences with a study workshop on 24 th October. Lesson periods are of 45 minutes duration. Fifteen such periods make one credit. Classes are held from Monday to Saturday with a break on Wednesday. After the B.Th. exam in the month of October the deacons are sent for pastoral ministry in their dioceses. Thus the programme of theological studies consists of 31/2 years Class Attendance a) Class attendance is compulsory. Both the Dean of Theology and the professor concerned should be informed ahead of time if a student foresees absence from or delay to a class or if he/she has to leave the class earlier. b) A student missing more than 20% of the classes in one semester forfeits the credits for the courses given Study Days Wednesdays are study days, i.e. there will be no classes, unless otherwise it is notified in the calendar Library Hours On all Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays the fifth and the sixth hours will be library hours unless otherwise it is notified in the calendar. 24

25 6.3. EXAMINATIONS AND STANDARDS Mode of Evaluation The Dean of Theology determines the type of examination to be given. Each course is an independent unit, for which the student receives marks. In giving the final marks, professors take into account, not only the examination but also, if there are any assignments, extra reading and other home works assigned to the students, in addition to their performance in the class room Grading System On a maximum of 100 Marks: Pass III Class II Class I Class Distinction The final average of the marks are the sum total of all the marks divided by the total number of credits B.Th. Comprehensive Exam B.Th. Oral Exam Time for immediate preparation for the comprehensive exam is 15 minutes. Candidates who fail in the first attempt can reappear only after a month B.Th. Written Exam One thesis out of six will be chosen. Duration of exam will be 3 hrs Exams for Basic Courses / Electives Oral Exam The examiner may ask the student any question in the subject. He may also ask the student to take a lot or a card carrying the question. 25

26 Though the examiner may kindle the failing memory of the student, such help has to be kept to a reasonable level. Student s extra reading, knowledge of relevant scriptural evidence and magisterial documents will also be tested. Duration of exams on subjects with 3 credits will be 15 minutes. Duration of exams on subjects with 2 credits will be12 minutes. Duration of exams on subjects with 1 credit will be10 minutes. Those who appear a second time for an exam and pass will not be graded but awarded a simple pass rank. If someone fails in the re-exam also, he / she can appear for another attempt only after a month. An oral exam for one credit course can be conducted only on a study day in the course of the semester Written Exam Questions are released in the exam hall at the time of the exam. Choices, if any, is left to the examiner. Duration of exams on subjects with 3 credits will be 2.00 hours. Duration of exams on subjects with 2 credits will be 1.30 hours. Duration of exams on subjects with 1 credit will be 1.00 hour. Exam will be supervised by the examiner. Written exam for one credit course can be conducted either before the beginning of the morning session or on a study day during semester time Assignments Assignment should show evidence of student s extra reading and adequate knowledge of relevant magisterial documents. Books and articles of scientific nature should be read and used. Assignment should follow, both in its structure and content, the principles of scientific methodology taught [Each student is given a copy of the guidelines for writing assignments]. Assignments and book reviews should be written in A4 size papers having pages, and 6-7 pages respectively. 26

27 All the assignments should be submitted as computer - printed. Hand written assignments will not be accepted. Assignments are to be submitted before the due date in the academic office. Late submissions of assignments should be done personally to the Dean of Theology. Late submissions run the risk of losing 2 marks per day. One of the assignments in each semester should be a book review REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Theology should have completed the following requirements: They should have successfully completed the required number of credits in theology courses, including six electives, two seminars, and a final dissertation at the end of the third year. They should have passed the comprehensive oral examination held for 45 minutes and the final written examination in the fourth year DISCIPLINARY ACTION A student involved himself / herself copying in the exams will be dismissed from the institute. As regards a student who fails in more than three subjects in a year, even after re-exams in a semester, will be notified to the student s Bishop / Superior who would ultimately decide on the student s further continuance. If a student reproduces (copies) an assignment of someone, he / she will be dismissed from the institute. If a student involves in plagiarism, he / she will be considered as failed in all the exams of that particular semester. Hence he / she has to repeat all those exams. 27

28 7. SUBJECTS TABLE FOR I - III YEARS Scripture 31 Biblical Hebrew & Greek 2 Int. to the Bible 2 Infancy Narratives 1 Passion, Death & Resurrection Narratives 1 Int. to Synoptics 2 Parables & Miracles 2 Psalms 2 Acts of the Apostoles 1 Pentateuch 3 Historical Books 3 Pauline Letters 3 Systematic Theo. 33 I YEAR Int. to Sacraments, Baptism & Confirmation 2 Theological Research Methodology 1 Int. to Theology 1 Theology of Vatican Council-II 1 Faith and Revelation 3 II YEAR Christology 3 Reconciliation & Anointing 2 Eucharist 2 Indian Christian Theology 1 Holy Orders 2 Ecclesiology 2 III YEAR Moral Theo.15 Fun. Morals I 2 Fun. Morals II 2 Sexuality & Marriage 3 Ecology 1 Liturgy 5 Int. to Liturgy2 Liturgical Year and Sacraments 1 Catholic Letters & Hebrews 1 Revelation 1 Prophets 3 John s Gospel 2 Wisdom Literature 2 Christian Anthropology 2 Dalit Theology 1 Ecumenism 1 Eschatology 1 God thetrinity 2 Lib. Theology 1 Mariology 1 Pneumatology & Grace 2 Feminist Theology 1 Ethics of Culture & Communication 1 Medical Ethics 2 War & Peace 1 Social Justice & Ethics 3 Liturgy of the Hours & Mass 2 28

29 Church History 6 Spirituality 1 Canon Law 9 I YEAR Pastoral Theo. 4 Catechetics 2 Homiletics 1 Church History I 2 Patrology 1 Canon Law I 3 (General) II YEAR Church History II 3 Canon Law II 3 (Marriage) Religion of Tamils 1 III YEAR New Trends in Spirituality 1 Canon Law III 3 (Sacraments, Temporal Goods & Sanctions in the Church) Total Credits: st Year : 35; 2 nd Year: 34; 3 rd Year: 34 29

30 8. TIME TABLE FOR I - III YEARS FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER I Period II Period III Period IV Period V Period VI Period a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m. Library Tour - Jun. 11 Homiletics (04) Jun Fr. Clement C.Ss.R Library - Jun. 18 Int. to Catechetics (09) Jun Jul. 01 Fr. R. Mary John Biblical Hebrew & Greek (28) Jul. 02- Aug. 12 Fr. L. Dionysius Theology of Vatican Council II (05) Aug Fr. S. Devaraj Int. to Bible (30) Jun. 11-Jul. 23 Fr. V. Raphael Int. to Liturgy (28) Jul. 25- Sep. 03 Fr. S. Arokiaraj Library Tour - Jun. 11 Homiletics (04) Jun Fr. Clement C.Ss.R Library - Jun. 18 Int.to Catechetics (09) Jun Jul. 01 Fr. R. Mary John Res. Methodology (13) Jul Fr. S. Santiago Raja Int. to Theology (15) Jul. 22- Aug. 12 Fr. S. Santiago Raja Theology of Vatican Council II (05) Aug Fr. S. Devaraj Library Tour - Jun. 11 Homiletics (04) Jun Fr. Clement C.Ss.R Library - Jun. 18 Int.to Catechetics (09) Jun Jul. 01 Fr. R. Mary John Int. to Sacraments, Baptism & Confirmation (28) Jul. 02- Aug. 12 Fr. A. Albert Theology of Vatican Council II (05) Aug Fr. S. Devaraj Homiletics (02) Jun. 13, 14 Int. to Catechetics (02) Jun. 21, 28 Biblical Hebrew & Greek (02) Jul. 05, 12 Int. to Liturgy (02) Jul. 26, Aug. 09 Homiletics (01) Jun. 14 Int. to Catechetics (01) Jun. 21 Res. Methodology(02) Jul. 05, 12 Int. to Sacraments, Baptism & Confirmation (02) Jul. 26, Aug. 09 Fun. Morals I (10) Aug. 22-Sep. 03 Fr. V. Arulraj Fun. Morals I (10) Aug. 22-Sep. 03 Fr. V. Arulraj Fun. Morals I (10) Aug. 22-Sep. 03 Fr. V. Arulraj 30

31 FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER I Period II Period III Period IV Period V Period VI Period a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m. Int. to Synoptic Gospels (30) Oct. 28-Dec. 15 Fr. V. Raphael Canon Law I (30) Oct. 28-Dec. 15 Fr. S. Benedict Church History I (30) Oct. 28-Dec. 15 Fr. M. William Infancy Narratives (15) Oct. 28-Nov. 17 Fr. L. Dionysius Canon Law I (15) Nov. 21-Dec. 15 Fr. S. Benedict Library Dec. 16, 17 Library Dec. 16, 17 Library Dec. 16, 17 Library Dec. 16, 17 Passion, Death & Resurrection Narratives (13) Jan Fr. L. Dionysius Psalms (30) Jan. 24-Mar. 11 Fr. L. Dionysius Parables & Miracles (30) Jan. 05-Feb. 21 Fr. V. Raphael Library Feb. 23-Mar. 11 Faith and Revelation (43) Jan. 05-Mar. 11 Fr. J. Victor Patrology (15) Jan Fr. M. William Fun. Morals II (28) Jan. 30-Mar. 11 Fr. L. Jeevaraj Passion, Death & Resurrection Narratives (02) Jan. 10,17 Faith and Revelation (02) Jan. 31, Feb. 07 Fun. Morals II (02) Jan. 31, Feb

32 SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER I Period II Period III Period IV Period V Period VI Period a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m. Christology (43) Jun Aug. 12 Fr. S. Santiago Raja Reconciliation and Anointing (20) Aug Sep.10 Fr. J. Victor Liturgical Year and Sacraments (15) Jun Jul. 01 Fr. S. Arokiaraj Canon Law II (43) Jul Sep. 03 Fr. S. Benedict Sexuality and Marriage (43) Jun. 11-Aug. 12 Fr. L. Jeevaraj Reconciliation and Anointing (10) Aug Fr. J. Victor Acts of the Apostles (15) Jun. 11-Jul. 01 Fr. V. Raphael Pentateuch (43) Jul Sep. 03 Fr. V. Raphael Sexuality and Marriage (02) Jul. 05, 12 Canon Law II (02) Jul. 26, Aug. 09 Pentateuch (02) Jul. 05, 12 Christology (02) Jul. 26, Aug. 09 Library Aug. 29-Sep. 03 Electives I (05) Sep Fr. S. Sekar/ Fr. Clement C.Ss.R. Electives I (05) Sep Fr. S. Sekar/ Fr. Clement C.Ss.R. Electives I (05) Sep Fr. S. Sekar/ Fr. Clement C.Ss.R. 32

33 Eucharist Oct. 28-Dec.15 Fr. S. Santiago Raja Library Dec. 16, 17 SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER I Period II Period III Period IV Period V Period VI Period a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m. Library - Oct. 28 Electives II (05) Oct. 31-Nov. 05 Fr. Emmanuel SJ/ Mr. Nedunchezhian Electives III (05) Nov Fr. Maria David OCD/ Fr. Arul Pragasam Indian Christian Theology (04) Nov Fr. Maria David, OCD Library - Nov. 21,22,26 Ecology (04) Nov. 28-Dec. 02 Fr. A. S. John Peter Holy Orders (10) Dec Fr. D. Alphonse Ecclesiology (28) Jan. 05-Feb.18 Fr. A. Albert Rel.of Tamils (15) Feb. 20-Mar. 11 Fr. M. William Church History II (43) January 05-March 11 Fr. M. William Library - Oct. 28 Electives II (05) Oct. 31-Nov. 05 Fr. Emmanuel SJ/ Mr. Nedunchezhian Electives III Nov Fr. Maria David OCD/ Fr. Arul Pragasam Indian Christian Theology (04) Nov Fr. Maria David, OCD Library - Nov. 21,22,26 Ecology (04) Nov. 28-Dec. 02 Fr. A. S. John Peter Holy Orders (10) Dec Fr. D. Alphonse Historical Books (43) Jan. 05-Mar. 11 Fr. L. Dionysius Library - Oct. 28 Electives II (05) Oct. 31-Nov. 05 Fr. Emmanuel SJ/ Mr. Nedunchezhian Electives III Nov Fr. Maria David OCD/ Fr. Arul Pragasam Indian Christian Theology (04) Nov Fr. Maria David, OCD Library - Nov. 21,22,26 Ecology (04) Nov. 28-Dec. 02 Fr. A. S. John Peter Holy Orders (10) Dec Fr. D. Alphonse Pauline Letters (43) Jan. 05-Mar. 11 Fr. V. Raphael Indian Christian Theology (02) Nov. 14, 15 Ecology (02) Nov. 28, 29 Ecclesiology (02) Jan. 10,17 Historical Books (02) Jan. 31, Feb. 07 Indian Christian Theology (01) Nov. 15 Ecology (01) Nov. 29 Church History II (02) Jan. 10,17 Pauline Letters (02) Jan. 31, Feb

34 THIRD YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER I Period II Period III Period IV Period V Period VI Period a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m. Ethics of Culture and Communication (06) Jun Fr. John Juliet OCD Cath. Letters and Hebrews (04) Jun Fr. T. Terrence Dalit Theology (05) Jun. 25-Jul. 01 Fr. Kulandai Ofm. Medical Ethics (28) Jul. 02-Aug. 12 Fr. L. Jeevaraj Ecumenism (15) Aug. 13-Sep. 03 Fr. S. Santiago Raja Library Sep Ethics of Culture and Communication(03) Jun Fr. John Juliet OCD Library - June Cath. Letters and Hebrews(04) Jun Fr. T. Terrence Dalit Theology (05) Jun. 25-Jul. 01 Fr. Kulandai Ofm. Christian Anthropology (28) Jul. 02-Aug. 12 Fr. J. Victor Book of Revelation (15) Aug. 13-Sep. 03 Fr. V. Raphael Electives I (05) Sep Fr. S. Sekar/ Fr. Clement C.Ss.R. Mariology (15) Jun. 11- Jul. 01 Fr. S. Santiago Raja Prophets (43) Jul Sep. 03 Fr. L. Dionysius Electives I (05) Sep Fr. S. Sekar/ Fr. Clement C.Ss.R. Ethics of Culture and Communication (06) Jun Fr. John Juliet OCD Cath. Letters and Hebrews (04) Jun Fr. T. Terrence Dalit Theology (05) Jun. 25-Jul. 01 Fr. Kulandai Ofm. Wis. Literature (28) Jul. 02- Aug. 12 Fr. T. Terrence Eschatology (15) Aug. 13- Sep. 03 Fr. A. Albert Electives I (05) Sep Fr. S. Sekar/ Fr. Clement C.Ss.R. Cath. Letters and Hebrews (02) Jun. 20, 21 Christian Anthropology (02) Jul. 05, 12 Medical Ethics (02) Jul. 26, Aug. 09 Cath. Letters and Hebrews (01) Jun. 20 Wis. Literature (02) Jul. 05, 12 Prophets (02) Jul. 26, Aug

35 Library - Oct. 28 Electives II (05) Oct. 31-Nov. 05 Fr. Emmanuel SJ/ Mr. Nedunchezhian Electives III (05) Nov Fr. Maria David OCD/ Fr. Arul Pragasam Lib. Theology (04) Nov Fr. S. Antony Claret Library - Nov. 21, 22, 26 War & Peace (04) Nov. 28-Dec.02 Fr. Samuel Savio John s Gospel (10) Dec Fr. C. Hieronymus Social Justice & Social Ethics (43) Jan. 05-Mar. 11 Fr. L. Jeevaraj Pneumatology and Grace (30) Oct. 28-Dec. 15 Fr. A. Albert Library Dec. 16, 17 God the Trinity (28) Jan. 05-Feb. 18 Fr. S. Santiago Raja Femi. Theology (15) Feb. 20-Mar. 11 Sr. Metti SCC THIRD YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER I Period II Period III Period IV Period V Period VI Period a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m. Library - Oct. 28 Electives II (05) Oct. 31-Nov. 05 Fr. Emmanuel SJ/ Mr. Nedunchezhian Electives III (05) Nov Fr. Maria David OCD/ Fr. Arul Pragasam Lib. Theology (04) Nov Fr. S. Antony Claret Library - Nov. 21, 22, 26 War & Peace (04) Nov. 28-Dec. 02 Fr. Samuel Savio John s Gospel (10) Dec Fr. C. Hieronymus Canon Law III (43) Jan. 05-Mar. 11 Fr. S. Benedict Library - Oct. 28 Electives II (05) Oct. 31-Nov. 05 Fr. Emmanuel SJ/ Mr. Nedunchezhian Electives III (05) Nov Fr. Maria David OCD/ Fr. Arul Pragasam Lib. Theology (04) Nov Fr. S. Antony Claret Library - Nov. 21, 22, 26 War & Peace (04) Nov. 28-Dec. 02 Fr. Samuel Savio John s Gospel (10) Dec Fr. C. Hieronymus Lit. Hour & Mass (28) Jan. 05-Feb. 18 Fr. S. Arokiaraj New Trends in Spirituality (15) Feb. 20-Mar. 11 Fr. A. Albert Lib. Theology (02) Nov. 14, 15 War & Peace (02) Nov. 28, 29 Social Justice & Social Ethics (02) Jan. 10,17 God the Trinity (02) Jan. 31, Feb. 07 Liberation Theology Nov. 15 War & Peace (01) Nov. 29 Lit. Hour & Mass 02) Jan. 10,17 Canon Law III (02) Jan. 31, Feb

36 Jun Introductory Session Jul. 01 Jul. 15 Jul Homiletics I - Homiletics II - Homiletics III Aug Homiletics IV Aug Homiletics V HOMILETICS ACADEMIES Nov Homiletics VI Dec Homiletics VII Jan Homiletics VIII Feb Homiletics IX Feb. 17 -Homiletics X Mar Homiletics XI Jun Inauguration of Academies TAMIL ACADEMY Jul Tamil Academy I Aug Tamil Academy II Sep Tamil Academy III Dec Tamil Academy IV Jan Tamil Academy V Feb Tamil Academy VI ENGLISH ACADEMY Jul English Academy I Aug English Academy II Nov English Academy III Jan English Academy IV Feb English Academy V Mar Valedictory Meeting of the Academies THEOLOGISING ON CURRENT ISSUES I Semester Aug. 02 II Semester Dec. 06 THEOLOGICAL INTEGRATION I Semester : Session (I) - Aug. 23 Session (II) - Aug. 30 II Semester : Session (I) - Feb. 21 Session (II) - Feb

37 SEMINARS Introductory Lecture for Seminar - June 28 Seminar Presentation - December in the Afternoon SEMINAR TOPICS Contemporary Indian Theologians Critical Evaluation of their Contribution Critical Issues Facing the Church in Tamilnadu Ecology: Concerns and Challenges - A Christian Perspective Neo-Pentecostalism: A Challenge to the Catholic Church Popular Devotions The Changing Culture and its Impact on Christian Marriage: A Canonical Study The Poor in the Old Testament - Fr. S. Santiago Raja - Fr. A. Albert - Fr. L. Jeevaraj - Fr. J. Victor Emmanuel - Fr. S. Arokiaraj - Fr. S. Xavier Benedict - Fr. L. Dionysius ELECTIVE COURSES Electives I: September Encountering God in the Suffering: The Spirituality of the Other - Fr. S. Sekar Sebastin Siddhas The Tamil Prophets - Fr. Clement C.Ss.R. Electives II: October 31 - November 05 Personality Development - Fr. Emmanuel SJ njhy;jkpoh; mwptk; kugk; nka;apayk; - Mr. Nedunchezhian Electives III: November Asian Theology - Fr. Maria David OCD New Frontiers and Images in Contemporary Christology - Fr. S. Arul Pragasam 37

38 9. ASSIGNMENTS & DISSERTATION FIRST YEAR First Semester 1. Introduction to Bible (Book Review) 2. Introduction to Catechetics 3. Introduction to Sacraments, Baptism & Confirmation Second Semester 1. Camp Assignment 2. Faith & Revelation (Book Review) 3. Church History I SECOND YEAR First Semester 1. Christology (Book Reveiw) 2. Sexuality & Marriage 3. Canon Law II Second Semester 1. Camp Assignment 2. Holy Orders 3. Pauline Letters (Book Review) THIRD YEAR First Semester 1. Prophets (Book Review) 2. Christian Anthropology 3. Camp Assignment Second Semester 1. Dissertation A scientifically written dissertation of pages on any one of the theological themes, under the guidance of a resident professor, has to be submitted at the end of the sixth semester. The student has to submit three copies, one to the moderator, one to the Dean and one to the library. 38

39 Objectives 10. PASTORAL COURSES FOR IV YEARS 1) To equip the students with the tools and skills necessary to be effective priestly ministers of the people of God. 2) To make it possible to get the service of the best qualified people in the various special fields of apostolate. 3) To acquire theoretical and technical knowledge regarding parish administration and record keeping. Pastoral Theology Fundamental Pastoral Theology Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Usage of Rituals Liturgical Music Preparation of Recollection and Retreat Basic Christian Communities Christian Leadership Parish Administration Pastoral Counselling Neighbourhood Parliaments of Children Pastoral Care of the Youth Pastoral Care of the Family Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying Pastoral Care of the Workers Pastoral Care of the Prisoners Alcoholism Moral Theology Indian Constitution Resource Management Banking and Accounting Canon Law Marriage Tribunal Procedures 39 Abp. Antony Pappusamy Bp. Antony Devotta Fr. S. Arokiaraj Fr. George SDB Fr. T. Terrence Fr. A. Albert Fr. Emmanuel Arockiam SJ Fr. M.S. Antony Samy Fr. John Antony OFM Fr. Edwin M John Fr. Martin Joseph Mrs. Dhanaseeli Sr. Conrad OSM Sr. Valarmathi ICM Fr. M.S. Antony Samy Fr. Nelson Sr. Aarthi SAT Fr. T. Eugene Mr. Savari Francis Fr. M. R. Jesu

40 11. TIME TABLE FOR IV YEARS Jun. 11 Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Bp. Antony Devotta Jun. 13 Resource Management Fr. T. Eugene Jun Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Bp. Antony Devotta Parish Administration 40 Fr. M.S. Antony Samy Jun. 20-Jul. 01 Fundamental Pastoral Theology Abp. Antony Pappusamy Jul. 02 Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Bp. Antony Devotta Jul Pastoral Care of the Family Mrs. Dhanaseeli Jul Liturgical Music Fr. George SDB Jul Preparation of Recollection and Retreat Fr. T. Terrence Jul Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying Sr. Conrad OSM Jul Indian Constitution Sr. Aarthi SAT Jul. 23 Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Bp. Antony Devotta Jul Pastoral Counselling Fr. John Antony OFM Jul. 30 Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Bp. Antony Devotta Aug Alcoholism Fr. Nelson Aug. 05 Banking and Accounting Mr. Savari Francis Aug. 06 Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Bp. Antony Devotta Aug Pastoral Care of the Youth Fr. Martin Joseph Aug Christian Leadership Fr. Emmanuel SJ Aug Neighbourhood Parliaments of Children Fr. Edwin M John Aug. 20 Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Bp. Antony Devotta Aug Pastoral Care of the Workers Sr. Valarmathi ICM Aug Marriage Tribunal Procedures Fr. M. R. Jesu Aug. 29-Sep. 08 Diaconate Ministry at Vailankanni Fr. Prabaharan Sep. 09 Pastoral Care of the Prisoners Fr. M.S. Antony Samy Sep. 10 Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Bp. Antony Devotta Sep Basic Christian Communities Fr. A. Albert Sep. 17 Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics Bp. Antony Devotta Jul. 02, 23, 30 & Aug. 06, 20 & Sep. 10, 17 (I & III Hours) Note Usage of Rituals Fr. S. Arokiaraj Classes are from morning a.m. to p.m. & afternoon 2.10 p.m p.m.

41 12. SUBJECTS EITHER WITH EXAM OR ASSIGNMENT Pastoral Theology Credits Fundamental Pastoral Theology 2 Pastoral and Liturgical Catechetics 1 Basic Christian Communities 1 Christian Leadership 1 Parish Administration 1 Pastoral Counselling 1 Neighbourhood Parliaments of Children 1 Pastoral Care of the Youth 1 Pastoral Care of the Family 1 Moral Theology Indian Constitution 1 Canon Law Marriage Tribunal Procedures 1 Scientific paper on a pastoral theme for the course Fundamental Pastoral Theology (10 to 15 pages) 41

42 13. WORKING DAYS Semester Month Class Camp Exam Workshop & Arts Total Days Days Symposium Day I 2016 June 14 July 21 August 20 September October II October November December January 17 February 18 March

43 14. COURSE DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE LA 01 Biblical Hebrew & Greek (2 Credits) This is an introductory course for the learning of Biblical Hebrew and Greek languages. In the first part of the course which runs about ten lectures, the fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew such as alphabets, phonology, morphology, significant vocabularies, and basic grammar are being taught. Exercises are also given to translate a few important Hebrew biblical passages into English. The students are also taught some of the Biblical Hebrew expressions, which are important and useful in understanding the Old Testament theology. Similarly in the second part of the course which covers the remaining twenty lectures, the fundamentals of Biblical Greek are being taught. Training is also given to translate some of the Greek New Testament passages into English and vice versa. This part of the course also familiarizes the students with several Greek expressions, which are important for Biblical both Old (Septuagint) and New Testament theology. CHURCH HISTORY AND PATROLOGY CH 01 Church History I (2 Credits) This course covers the ancient, the early and high Middle Ages ( A.D.). The first section is on Church in the ancient period (1-700 A.D.). It deals briefly with the general situations just before the birth of the Church. Then the founding of the Church by Christ, its initial spread in the first three centuries including its spread to India, are dealt with. It analyses also the external as well as the internal obstacles for the spread of the Church in the first three centuries. The response of the Church to these obstacles is seen in the works of the Fathers, its administrative organization, and its sacramental and religious lives. Then it studies about the external as well as the internal obstacles during the 4-7 centuries and the response of the Church accordingly. It also glances through the history of the Indian Church up to the 9 th century. 43

44 The second section covers the Church in the early, high Middle Ages ( A.D.). It deals with the characteristics of the medieval Christianity and the great persons responsible for its spread in the West. It studies about the feudalism that led to the dark ages of the Church and to the reform efforts thereafter. It analyses the growing schism between the East and the West till 1054 A.D. Then the conflict between the papacy and the secular forces are seen in a few incidents. It goes to deal with the crusades, the emerging new religious orders with their contributions to the needs of the then world, the heresies that led to the institution of inquisition. CH 02 Church History II (3 Credits) This course covers the later middle ages and the modern period. It begins with the age of renaissance. Then the captivity of the papacy in Avignon and the great Western schism are seen. Under Reformation it deals with its general ideas, its forerunners, the reformation in Germany, Switzerland, Geneva, France and England, the conflict between the Protestants and the Catholics till the peace of Westphalia. As counterreformation by the Church the Council of Trent, the Religious revival, and the missionary expansion are studied. Here the focus is given to Madurai Mission with its impact. Then it analyses the remote as well as the immediate factors that led to the French Revolution, the course and the consequences of the revolution. It goes to deal with the Church s struggle with liberalism during the 19 th century. Then the achievements of some important Popes regarding dogma, social order during the 19 th and 20 th centuries are seen. Here particular attention is given to the Vatican Councils. CH 03 Patrology (1 Credit) This course deals with the general characteristics of the Fathers of the Church. Then it studies about the Apostolic Fathers, Apologetic Fathers and their contribution to the establishment of Christian order, unity, the defence of Christianity, liturgy, penance, etc. Then the Greek and the Latin Fathers during the 3-5 centuries and their contribution to the theological development on Christology, Mariology, Holy Spirit, tradition, catholic hierarchy, etc. are dealt with. 44

45 CANON LAW CL 01 Canon Law General (3 Credits) The first course on Canon Law has two sections covering Book I and II of the Code of Canon Law. The first section is on General Norms and highlights mainly the following topics: the Charismatic and hierarchical aspects of the Church, the history of Canon Law, the main characteristics of the 1983 code based on the ecclesiology of Vatican II, the rules for the interpretation of Canon Law, dispensation from ecclesiastical laws, and the nature and power of physical and juridical persons in the Church. The second section is on the People of God. It elaborates on the following features: the rights and duties of all Christian faithful, the mission of the laity in the Church and in the world, formation, incardination, obligations and rights of the clerics, the nature and function of various consultative bodies in the Church, parish and parochial ministry and the institutes of consecrated life. CL 02 Canon Law Marriage (3 Credits) This course offers a detailed study on the following topics: the nature, the purpose and the properties of marriage, the pastoral care and the prerequisites of marriage, matrimonial consent and all the factors which affect it, the ordinary and extraordinary canonical forms of marriage, Pauline privilege and cases relating to favour of faith, legal separation, convalidation of invalid marriage, papal dissolution of marriage and ecclesiastical annulment of marriage.it also attempts a modest study of the irregular marriage situations as contained in the Familiaris Consortio of Pope John Paul II and its so-called internal forms.a brief overview of the Hindu law on marriage and divorce is also covered in this course.the chapter on marriage impediments deals with the diriment impediments in general and the individual diriment impediments and mixed marriages in particular. CL 03 Canon Law Sacraments, Temporal Goods & Sanctions in the Church (3 Credits) The course offers a detailed study on the following points relating to each sacrament: matter and form, the ministers, the recipients, the 45

46 requirements, the proof and registration. It also deals with the sacramental sharing (communicatio in sacris) of Catholics with non-catholic ecclesial communities. The second part of the course is on temporal goods and briefly deals with the acquisition, administration and alienation of Church properties with special reference to pious dispositions and pious foundations. The third section deals with the penal code and studies the need for sanctions in the Church, the nature of censures, expiatory penalties and penal remedies, the application and cessation of penalties. The course ends with a brief study on Church funerals, feast days and days of penance (Book IV). LITURGY LI 01 Introduction to Liturgy (2 Credits) Liturgy is the celebration of the Paschal mystery of Christ in signs and symbols by the faith community. It has its roots in the Jewish religion and it has developed differently in different cultures of the East and West. Active participation of all the members of the assembly is the focus of liturgical movements before and after Vatican II. The inculturation of the liturgy and the creative celebration in the local context are the needs of the day in the liturgical experience of the community. Since liturgy is the source and summit of all the activities of the Church, the relation between liturgy and different activities of the Church must be studied. Liturgy and popular devotions, evangelization, ecumenism, social concerns are our main concern in the course. LI 02 Liturgical Year and Sacraments (1 Credit) The Church celebrates the saving work of Christ throughout the year and makes present to the people the richness of the mystery of Christ in accordance with the cyclic rhythm of the year. The structure of the liturgical year with its temporal and sanctoral cycle, the origin and celebration of important feasts are dealt with in the first section. The formation of the lectionary in the different seasons of the year and the central themes developed in each are dealt with in the second section. The last section deals with the celebration of different sacraments and sacramentals, 46