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Curriculum

 The curriculum is subject to revision and aproval by the Holy Episcopal Synod of the Malankara Orhodox Syrian Church.

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1. Biblical Studies

  1. Old Testament
    1. BS 101 The People of God and the Bible I (SS No: Br.I-A.1/ 381)
    2. BS102 History, Worship and Religion of Israel and the Canon of the Old Testament
    3. BS 103 Witness of Israel to Liberation (Senate Examined/ SS No: Br. I- A 2b/ 382)
    4. BS 104 Old Testament Theology (SS No: Br.1- B 9/312)
    5. BS 105 Apocalyptic Writings of the Old Testament Period (SS No:Br.1-B 5/308)
    6. BS 106 History and Literature of the Intertestamental Period
    7. BS 107 Wisdom/Poetic Literature of the Old Testament (SS No: Br.1- B 4/306)
    8. BS 108 Vision and Mission of Prophets (Senate Examined/ SS No: Br. 1- A 3b/304)
  2. New Testament
    1. BS 201 The People of God and the Bible II (SS No: Br.II-NT A 1/315)
    2. BS 202 Synoptic Gospels (Senate Examined/ SS No: Br .II- NT A 2/316)
    3. BS 203 Theology of the New Testament (SS No: Br. 11- NT B 6/323)
    4. BS 204 The Apocalypse of the New Testament
    5. BS 205 Catholic Epistles
    6. BS 206 Introduction to Pauline Thought (Senate Examined/SS No: Br.11- NT A 3/318)
    7. BS 207 Introduction to Johannine Thought (SS No: Br.11- NT B 4/320)
    8. BS 208 Epistle to the Hebrews (SS No: Br.11- B 5/322)
    9. BS 209 New Testament and Orthodox Hermeneutics

2. Theology, Patristics, Liturgy and Orthodox Spirituality

  1. Theology
    1. TH 101 Introduction to Christian Theology (SS No: Br. III- A 1/325)
    2. TH 102 Christian Doctrine
    3. TH 103 Indian Christian Theology (Senate Examined/ SS No: Br. 111- A 2/326)
    4. TH 104 The Person and Work of Christ (Senate Examined / SS No: Br. III A. 3a/327)
    5. TH 105 Contemporary Trends in Christian Theology (SS No: Br. III- B 8/334)
    6. TH 106 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
    7. TH 107 Orthodox Ecclesiology
    8. TH 108 Introduction to Christian Ethics (SS No: Br. 111- A 4/329)
    9. TH 109 Christian Art and Theology
    10. TH 110 Creation, Ecology and Human Responsibility (Senate Examined SS Br. Inter/ 381)
    11. TH 111 Modern Trends in Hermeneutics
    12. TH 112 Bio-Medical Ethics and Orthodox Theology
  2. Patristics/ Patrology
    1. THP 101 Introduction to Patrology
    2. THP 102 Introduction to Syriac/Malankara Orthodox Fathers and Literature
    3. THP 103 Apologetics
    4. THP 104 Patristic Old Testament Exegesis and Syrian Liturgy
    5. THP 105 Patristic Anthropology
    6. THP 106 Church Fathers and Christian Education
    7. THP 107 Social Doctrine of the Church Fathers
  3. Liturgy and Sacraments
    1. THL 101 Liturgical Theology
    2. THL 102 History of Liturgical Forms (SS No: Br. IV- B 4/365)
    3. THL 103 Sacramental Theology
    4. THL 104 Bible and Eucharist- Anaphora of St. James/ Textual Study
    5. THL 105 Liturgical Music and Rites
    6. THL 106 Textual Study of Baptismal and Ordination Services
  4. Orthodox Spirituality and Monasticism
    1. THS 101 Monastic Movement/ Monastic Fathers and the Spirituality of the Desert
    2. THS 102 Eastern (Orthodox) Spirituality

3. History of Christianity & Ecumenism

  1. CH 101 Introduction to the History of Christianity (SS No: Br. IV- A 1/336)
  2. CH 102 History of Christianity up to A.D 600- First Part
  3. CH 103 History of Christianity- Second Part
  4. CH 104 The History of Eastern Christianity (SS No: Br. IV- B 4/339)
  5. CH105 History of Christianity in India (Senate Examined SS No: Br. IV- A 2/337)
  6. CH 106 Introduction to the History of the Malankara Church
  7. CH 107 History of the Catholicate of the East
  8. CH 108 The History of the Ecumenical Movement (SS No: Br. IV- A 3/338)
  9. CH 109 Malankara Orthodox Church and Ecumenical Dialogues
  10. CH 110 History of Eastern Christian Mission in Asia

4. Religions and Philosophy

  1. MR 101 Major Religions (SS No: Br. V- A 1/344)
  2. MR 102 Special Study of Hinduism (SS No: Br. V- A 2b/346)
  3. MR 103 Renaissant and Contemporary Movement in India (Senate Examined/ SS No: Br. V- A 3/351)
  4. MR 104 Introduction to Indian Philosophy (SS No: Br. V- B 4/352)
  5. MR 105 Cultural Anthropology (SS No: Br. V- B 4/361)
  6. MR 106 Inter-Religious Dialogue and Principles of Orthodox Theology

5. Christian Ministry and Church Administration

  1. CM 101 Introduction to Worship and Preaching (Senate Examined/ SS No: Br. VI- A 1/362)
  2. CM 102 Practice Preaching
  3. CM 103 Introduction to General Psychology
  4. CM 104 Introduction to Christian Education (SS No: Br. VI- A 3/364)
  5. CM 105 Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling (SS No: Br. VI- A 2/363)
  6. CM 106 Supervisory Pastoral Counseling (SS No: Br. VI-B 8/369)
  7. CM 107 Principles of Orthodox Spiritual Direction and Counseling
  8. CM108 Church Administration and Organization (SS No: Br. VI- B 6/367)
  9. CM 109 Introduction to Accounting and Management in Parish Administration
  10. CM 110 Church Constitution and Canon Law
  11. CM 111 Church and its Ministry in the Modern World
  12. CM 112 Christian Witness, Mission and Evangelism (SS No. Br. Inter/380)

6. Communication and Social Analysis

  1. CS 101 Introduction to Communication in Christian Perspective (Senate Examined/ SS No: Br. VII- 2/372)
  2. CS 102 Journalism and Mass Media Issues
  3. CS 103 Understanding Indian Society (Senate Examined/ SS No: Br. V111- 1/379)
  4. CS 104 Bible and Transformation of the Society (SS No. Br. Inter/388)
  5. CS 105 Women in Religion and Society (SS. No. Br. Inter/382)
  6. CS 106 Caste, Communalism, Dialogue

7. Languages

  1. LA 101 Syriac Grammar and Composition
  2. LA 102 Preliminary Hebrew / Optional
  3. LA 103 Preliminary Greek
  4. LA 104 English - Grammar, Reading and Composition
  5. LA 105 Malayalam- Grammar, Reading, and Composition
  6. LA 106 Sanskrit (Optional)- Grammar, translation
  7. LA 107 Latin (Optional)- Grammar, translation

8. Interdisciplinary/Optional Courses (Prospective)

  1. Office Administration, Computer and Accountancy
  2. Community Development
  3. Legal Awareness
  4. De-addiction & Rehabilitation
  5. Group Dynamism & Leadership Skills
  6. Self-employment & Career Guidance
  7. Hospital Chaplaincy
  8. Rural Development
  9. Eco-spirituality
  10. Art & Liturgy in the Indian Context
  11. Contemporary Ecumenism
  12. Indian Christian Music
 
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