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Handbook & Calendar 2018 - ‘19

MORNING STAR REGIONAL SEMINARY

Phone: Email:Website:

Morning Star College, Barrackpore - Barasat RoadSewli Telenipara P.O., Kolkata - 700 121, West Bengal , India

(33) 2535 0462, [email protected] www.morningstarcollege.in

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Morning Star Regional SeminaryMorning Star College

Barrackpore, Kolkata

Common Mobile No. of the Seminarians

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Governing Board of the SeminaryBishops, Alumni of the Seminary

Most Rev. John Thomas KattrukudiyilBishop of Itanagar Bishop of Chingleput

Most Rev. Anthonisamy Neethinathan

Most Rev. Cyprian Monis Bishop of Asansol

Most Rev. Vincent AindBishop of Bagdogra

Most Rev. Paul SimickBishop of Nepal

Most Rev. Sarat Chandra Nayak Bishop of Berhampur

Most Rev. Peter Sebastian GoveasBishop of Bettiah Bishop of Gumla

Most Rev. Paul Lakra

Most Rev. Albert V. D'SouzaArchbishop of Calcutta (1962-69)

Founder of the Seminary

Rector 08902559864 [email protected] of Theology 09830644543 [email protected] of Philosophy 09830093584 [email protected] of College 09831559876 [email protected]

Important Contacts

MORNING STAR REGIONAL SEMINARY[Affiliated to the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical Institute

of Philosophy and Religion, Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune]

MORNING STAR COLLEGE[Affiliated to the West Bengal State University]

HANDBOOK & CALENDAR2018 - 2019

POSTAL ADDRESS

Morning Star Regional SeminaryMorning Star College

Barrackpore-Barasat RoadSewli Telenipara P.O.

Kolkata –700 121West Bengal, INDIA

Tel: (033) 2535 0462 / 6081 / 8389Email: [email protected]

Website: www.morningstarcollege.in

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Governing Board of the Seminary1. Governing Board of the Seminary

Most Rev. Clement Tirkey Bishop of Jalpaiguri Diocese, Member Bishop of Khrishnanagar Diocese, Member

Most Rev. Joseph Suren Gomes, SDB

Most Rev. Cyprian Monis Bishop of Asansol Diocese, Member

Most Rev. Vincent AindBishop of Bagdogra, Chairman

Most Rev. Salvadore Lobo Bishop of Baruipur Diocese, Member

Most Rev. Stephen Lepcha Bishop of Darjeeling Diocese, Member

Most Rev. Fulgence Aloysius Tigga Bishop elect of Raiganj Diocese, Member Rector of the Seminary

Ex-Officio Consultant

Rev. Fr. J. A. Santhanam

Most Rev. Thomas D'SouzaArchbishop of Calcutta, Chairman

Rev. Fr. J.A.SanthanamDiocese: BaruipurM.A.(History), D.Th.(Systematic Theology)Mob: 8902559864, 8334905426 / Email: [email protected]

2. Residential Staff

Rev. Fr. Fabian Toppo Diocese: JalpaiguriM.A. (English) S.T.D. (Biblical Theology)Mob: 8336032325 / Email- [email protected]

Rev. Fr. Henry Crasta Diocese: BaruipurM.A. (Philosophy)Mob: 9830093584 / Email: [email protected]

Rev. Fr. Irudaya Raj S.Diocese: CalcuttaD.C.L. (Canon Law) Mob: 9830644543 / Email- [email protected]

Rev. Fr. J. ArockiasamyDiocese: Raiganj Ph.D. (History) Mob: 9831559876 / Email- [email protected]

Rev. Fr. Panneer Selvam Diocese: BaruipurMCL. (Canon Law), PG in Human RightsMob: 9831203141 / Email: [email protected]

Rev. Fr. Biju Pallippadan V.C Vincentian Congregation (Delhi)M.A.Eng.,Philo., M.Sc.Psy.; Ph.D.(Philosophy)M.Ph.Mob. 8479938720;8281273258 / E-mail - [email protected]

Rev. Fr. Harshabardhan Majhi Diocese: Asansol

Mob. 8697531704 / Email- [email protected]

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Rev. Fr. Sebastian Rodrigues Diocese: Asansol Dip. (Counselling & Psycho Therapy)Mob: 9434678030 / Email- [email protected]

Rev. Fr. Sylvester Toppo Diocese: Raiganj M. Th. (Systematic Theology) Mob: 7044287036 / Email:[email protected]

Rev. Fr. Valerian NazarethDiocese: Archdiocese of CalcuttaDip. Counselling & Spiritual GuidanceMob : 9830170943 / Email:[email protected]

Rev. Fr. Marion Pulichamakil TOR Third Order Regular of St. FrancisMob: 9645113624;9088203088 / E-mail: [email protected]

Rev. Sr. DeepthiMaliackal RNDMCong. of Our Lady of the MissionsMob. 9903365008 / Email- [email protected]

Rev. Fr. S.P. Lourdusamy SJ Society of Jesus (Patna)Ph.D. (Moral Theology) Mob: 9650423310 / Email- [email protected]

Rev. Fr. T.J. Thomas SJ Society of Jesus (Kolkata) M. Th. (Systematic Theology) Mob: 9903147663 / Email: [email protected]

Spiritual Guides

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Rev. Sr. Martha Makhal DSA Catering DepartmentMob: 9051141994

Non-teaching staff

Rev. Sr. Maria Shantu A.C. Registrar & Secretary to RectorMob: 9435858327 / 9933218943 / Email: [email protected]

Rev. Sr. Mina Kachap DSA Catering DepartmentMob: 7319321898

st1 Year B.A. & Philosophy

1. Alok TirkeyCongregation: TOR (Bagh)Registration No: 2322

2. Amrit EkkaDiocese:PurneaRegistration No. 2323

3. Amrit KerkettaDiocese: JashpurRegistration No. 2324

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5. Anthony Ashis RaiDiocese: Darjeeling Registration No. 2326

6. Anthony MurmuCongregation: TOR-(Bha)Registration No. 2327

7. Arwind MinjDiocese: Jashpur Registration No. 2328

8. Bablu SorenDiocese: DumkaRegistration No. 2329

9. Bibeka NayakDiocese: Berhampur Registration No. 2330

10. Biraj TeteDiocese: SambalpurRegistration No.2331

11. Chetan BaraDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2332

12. Gabriel RaiDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2334

4. Anas BabuDiocese: MananthavadyRegistration No. 2325

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13. Goutam RanasandhaDiocese: BalasoreRegistration No. 2335

14. Habil HembromDiocese: DumkaRegistration No. 2336

15. Jerom HasdaDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2337

16. Jobin ThomasDiocese: MananthavadyRegistration No. 2338

17. Joydeep MardiDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2339

18. Kalicharan MurmuDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 2340

19. Milan Baliar SinghDiocese: Cut-BhuRegistration No. 2341

20. Mojes BhengraCongregation: Tor (Bha)Registration No. 2342

21. Mukul BaraCongregation: Tor (Bha)Registration No. 2343

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22. Nitish BhengraCongregation: Tor - (Bha)Registration No. 2344

23. Patras HasdaDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2345

24. Prosenjit GhantaDiocese: BaruipurRegistration No. 2346

25. Punit BhengraCongregation: Tor - (Bha)Registration No. 2347

26. Ramond SubbaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2348

27. Ramu Baliar SinghDiocese: Cuttack-BhubaneswarRegistration No. 2349

28. Roshan LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2350

29. Sanju BiswasDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2351

30. Swapnil Anthony DomingoDiocese: BettiahRegistration No. 2352

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31. Swarup PoreDiocese: BaruipurRegistration No. 2353

32. Udit NaikDiocese: BalasoreRegistration No. 2354

33. Upendar HembromCongregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2355

34. VickeyTirkeyDiocese: JashpurRegistration No. 2356

st1 Year Only Philosophy35. Buddhilal MurmuDiocese: NepalRegistration No. 2357

nd2 Year B.A. & Philosophy1. Abhoy TiggaDiocese: BagdograRegistration No. 2285

2. Ajay DangDiocese: SimdegaRegistration No. 2290

3. Ajit MurmuCongregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2279

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4. Aman KandulnaDiocese: RourkelaRegistration No. 2268

5. Anmol SurinDiocese: SimdegaRegistration No. 2292

6. Asish A. J. Diocese: MananthavadyRegistration No. 2259

7. Bahadur HasdaDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2266

8.Bhanu HansdaDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2264

9. Binay KulluCongregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2271

10. Felix Tirkey Diocese: RourkelaRegistration No. 2286

11. Lokas MandiDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2273

12. Mahanand MurmuCongregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2280

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13. Martin M. SangmaDiocese: TuraRegistration No. 2215

14. Mohan Peter MurmuDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2281

15. Nilesh Tirkey Diocese: JashpurRegistration No. 2287

16. Patras HembromDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2267

17. Patras Paneshwar TuduCongregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2288

18. Rohit KhalkhoDiocese: SambalpurRegistration No. 2269

19. Salku HansdaDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2265

20. Samuel DaraiDiocese: BalasoreRegistration No. 2260

21. Shinto K. RoyDiocese: MananthavadyRegistration No. 2270

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22. Subhoday Kumar PamuCongregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2283

23. Suman EkkaDiocese: BagdograRegistration No. 2262

24. Suniram MandiDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 2274

25. Suresh MinzDiocese: RourkelaRegistration No. 2277

26. Thomas MarandiDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2275

nd2 Year Only Philosophy

27. Abhijith GeorgeCongregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2263

28. Bipin BenedectDiocese: BuxarRegistration No. 2289

29. Sonu Joachim KiroDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2291

913

1. Abhishikt Raj Diocese: BuxarRegistration No. 2227

rd3 Year B.A. & Philosophy

3. Amadius XalxoDiocese: BagdograRegistration No. 2236

5. Amrit Bara Diocese: HazaribagRegistration No. 2195

6. Anil KerkettaDiocese: SimdegaRegistration No. 2209

7. Asita Bag Singh Diocese: Cuttack-BhubaneswarRegistration No. 2193

8. Avijit MurmuDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2220

2. Ajay BilungDiocese: SimdegaRegistration No. 2197

4. Amal Mardi Diocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2216

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9. Bhusan LakraDiocese: HazaribagRegistration No. 2211

10. Chingseng A. SangmaDiocese: TuraRegistration No. 2192

11. Clement BageDiocese: HazaribagRegistration No. 2194

12. Fedrick GurungDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2202

13. George MichaelDiocese: MananthavadyRegistration No. 2201

14. Indu SabarDiocese: BerhampurRegistration No. 2228

15. Jithin JoseDiocese: BatheryRegistration No. 2214

16. Joachim TamangDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2231

17. Lijo VargheeseDiocese: BatheryRegistration No. 2224

915

18. Mantu NayakDiocese: BerhampurRegistration No. 2223

19. Marcus LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2213

20. Nicolas HembromDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2207

21. Peter Toppo Diocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2234

22. Pradeep SorengDiocese: PatnaRegistration No. 2230

23. Pravakar Rai Diocese: NepalRegistration No. 2225

24. Saiman MurmuDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2221

25. SalibTirkeyDiocese: JashpurRegistration No. 2233

26. Sanat MurmuDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 2219

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27. Sanjay DharaDiocese: BaruipurRegistration No. 2198

28. Sanjib HembromDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2208

29. Sasti TuduDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2235

30. Silbestar DungdungDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 2199

31. Sion Rai Diocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2226

32. Sunil Murmu Diocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2222

33. Sylverius HansdakDiocese: PurneaRegistration No. 2206

34. Ulias HansdaDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 2204

35. James MurmuDiocese: Nepal Registration No. 2218

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36. Joseph BaskeyCongregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2196

Day Scholars

38. Rohit Ekka Congregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2200

1. Ajith ValamattathilDiocese: Mananthavady Registration No. 2187

2. Anand LakraDiocese: JashpurRegistration No. 2142

3. Anil NalloorDiocese: Mananthavady Registration No. 2186

4. Baburam MardiDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2188

37. Kavin HansdakCongregation: TOR - (Bha)Registration No. 2205

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5. Bartholomew Ch. SangmaDiocese: TuraRegistration No. 2134

6. Barula Baliar SinghDiocese: Cut-BhuRegistration No. 2132

7. Changing M. SangmaDiocese: TuraRegistration No. 2144

8. David LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2240

9. Jaiydhon TuduDiocese: PurneaRegistration No. 2157

10. Jhunash SoboroDiocese: BerhampurRegistration No. 2153

11. John MurmuDiocese: PurneaRegistration No. 2147

12. Johon MardiDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2189

13. Martin A. SangmaDiocese: TuraRegistration No. 2131

919

14. Paul MurmuDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2148

15. Peter JojoDiocese: SimdegaRegistration No. 2141

16. Premlal SorenDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2154

17. Ranjan DungdungDiocese: SimdegaRegistration No. 2135

18. Robin EkkaDiocese: BagdograRegistration No. 2136

19. Rogar Ethen LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2143

20. Sanjo KothakulathDiocese: BalasoreRegistration No. 2239

21. Stanislaus FernandesDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 2238

22. Suniram MarandiDiocese: PurneaRegistration No. 2145

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23. Suraj RaiDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2152

24. Suraj S. TamangDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2156

25. Thomas Ch. SangmaDiocese: TuraRegistration No. 2237

1. Albert LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 2358

2. Alok LakraDiocese: JashpurRegistration No. 2359

3. Anand BarlaCongregation: TOR(RAN)Registration No. 2360

4. Asish DigalDiocese: Cuttack-BhubaneswarRegistration No. 2361

5. Biman Barnabas HansdaDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2028

st1 Year Theology Students

921

6. Chander KujurCongregation: TOR(RAN)Registration No. 2362

7. Charles Naren HembramDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2030

8. Dilvin DevasiaCongregation: V.C.Registration No. 2363

9. EmmanuwelTeteDiocese: HazaribagRegistration No. 2364

10. Gabriel Murmu Congregation: TOR(BHA) Registration No. 2365

11. Gunjan KumarDiocese: BettiahRegistration No. 2366

12. Jeya Kumar A.Diocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2102

13. Lawrence HasdaDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2029

14. Leo Parimal HembramDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2031

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15. Louie Britto Y.Diocese: Chengalpattu Registration No. 2367

16. Manoj XaxaDiocese: JalpaiguriRegistration No. 2368

17. Michael BarlaCongregation: M.C.Registration No. 2369

18. Michael Debabrata MukhaDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2089

19. Prashant XalxoCongregation: TOR(RAN)Registration No. 2370

20. Prince LakraDiocese: PurneaRegistration No. 2371

21. Ramakanta RanjeetCongregation: O.C.DRegistration No. 2372

22. Ranjan NayakCongregation: M.CRegistration No. 2373

23. Ratesh LakraDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2384

923

24. Reni Prakash Diocese: PatnaRegistration No. 2374

25. Robert KerkettaCongregation: TOR(BHA)Registration No. 2375

26. Sourav Marcel TuduDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2376

27. Thomas KiskuCongregation: TOR(BHA)Registration No. 2377

28. Unil Kumar DigalDiocese: Cuttack – Bhubaneswar Registration No. 2378

29. Arun Kumar TirkeyCongregation: CMFRegistration No. 2379

30. Livin Ajin S. Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2380

Day Scholars

31. Suraj Kumar SonwaniCongregation: SSCCRegistration No. 2381

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32. Surendra MurmuCongregation: CMFRegistration No. 2382

1. Ajit LakraDiocese: JalpaiguriRegistration No. 2297

2. Alex KerkettaDiocese: JamshedpurRegistration No. 2296

3. Amulraj V.Diocese: ChengalpattuRegistration No. 2308

4. Arun Raj B.Diocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 1988

5. Basant Suleman TopnoDiocese: JalpaiguriRegistration No. 2307

6. Benedict Bholanath MurmuDiocese: BalasoreRegistration No. 2300

nd2 Year Theology Students

33. Thomas S.Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2383

925

7. Danielraj J.Congregation :V.CRegistration No. 2311

8. Edward Paul Diocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2302

9. Jithin SebastianCongregation: V. C.Registration No. 2314

10. Josbimal HansdahDiocese: BalasoreRegistration No. 2295

11. Joseph MikkiliCongregation: TOR (Bha)Registration No. 2298

12. Joseph R.Diocese: ChengalpattuRegistration No. 2303

13. Lazrus MinjDiocese: Purnea

Registration No. 2299

14. Martin RodriguesDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 2304

15. Raphael SorenDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2305

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16. Sameer PannaDiocese: JamshedpurRegistration No. 2301

17. Sanjay KiskuDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 1978

18. Thomas BhengraCongregation: TOR (Bha)Registration No. 2294

19. Vincent SorenCongregation: TOR (Bha)Registration No. 2306

20. Abinash ToppoCongregation: CMFRegistration No. 2319

21. Arockia Vanathiyan C.Congregation: SS.CCRegistration No. 2320

22. Ashish Kumar PaniCongregation: CMFRegistration No. 2316

23. Dilip Baliar Singh Congregation: SS.CCRegistration No. 2309

Day Scholars

927

24. Francis Kumar A.Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2312

25. Jikhoriyo NayakCongregation: CMFRegistration No. 2315

26. Rabert R.Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2318

27. Robert JoshiCongregation: SS.CCRegistration No. 2313

1. Anthony MondalDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2248

2. Babulal HembromDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 1890

3. Bipin KispottaDiocese: BettiahRegistration No. 2244

28. Shyam C.Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2310

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4. Daniel MardiDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 2246

5. Francis Xavier LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 1924

6. Gyan MurmuDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 1933

7. Hemant MinjDiocese: BagdograRegistration No. 1931

8. Jerad LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 1925

9. Kishore BabuDiocese: EluruRegistration No. 2241

10. Pradeep Kumar A.Congregation: HGNRegistration No. 2247

11. Praveen Kumar CDiocese: Chengalpattu Registration No. 2250

12. Rajesh Mardi Diocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 1897

929

13. Roshan TiggaDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 1940

14. Sagayaraj C.Diocese: Chengalpattu Registration No. 2251

15. Sangdup Alex LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 1927

16. Sanoj KumarDiocese: PatnaRegistration No. 2245

17. Santosh KujurDiocese: BagdograRegistration No. 1921

18. Shuku SorenDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 1936

19. Sunil SorenDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2252

20. Honest Raj B.Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2242

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21. John Britto A.Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2243

1. Alexius TuduDiocese: AsansolRegistration No. 2177

2. Anselum LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 1894

3. Cornelius HembromDiocese: RaiganjRegistration No. 2169

4. David EkkaDiocese: BagdograRegistration No. 2166

5. Ignatius SorenDiocese: JalpaiguriRegistration No. 2175

6. Joseph Thambi R.Diocese: EluruRegistration No. 2174

7. Kanak MinjCongregation: DSARegistration No. 2172

th4 Year Theology Students

931

8. Kishore D. MundaDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 1898

9. Naresh Kumar BishoyiDiocese: Patna Registration No. 2164

10. Rajesh ChoreDiocese: KrishnagarRegistration No. 1886

11. Rosali S.Congregation: RNDMRegistration No. 2124

12. Roshan BeckDiocese: PatnaRegistration No. 2163

13. Roshni MarandiCongregation: DSARegistration No. 2171

14. Satyaprakash G. RaoDiocese: EluruRegistration No. 2168

15. Sebastine LepchaDiocese: DarjeelingRegistration No. 1895

16. Shibunath S. TuduDiocese: CalcuttaRegistration No. 2178

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17. Winnifred LepchaCongregation: SJCRegistration No. 2170

18. Antony Livin S.Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2160

19. Britopprabhu M.Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2165

20. Clarans V.Congregation: CMFRegistration No. 2180

21. George BushCongregation: CMFRegistration No. 2167

22. Mary BaskeyCongregation: SDPRegistration No. 2161

23. Sebastian MunduvelilCongregation: CMIRegistration No. 2173

24. Suraj TeteCongregation: CMFRegistration No. 2176

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3. THE INSTITUTIONMorning Star Regional Seminary and Morning Star College are two Institutions owned and managed by the Bengal Catholic Priests'Training Institute, registered on 10.1.1979 under the West Bengal Societies Act XXVI of 1961.

Morning Star Regional Seminary was established on June 4, 1968, as the Calcutta Archdiocesan Seminary. On August 6, 1971, the B.A. Department of the Seminary was affiliated to the University of Calcutta, with the name of “Morning Star College”. The first course of Theology began in 1972. In May 1974, Morning Star became a Regional Seminary to serve the Dioceses of Bengal Region, namely, Asansol, Bagdogra, Baruipur, Calcutta, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Krishnagar and Raiganj. The first Batch of Deacons from this seminary was ordained in December 1975.

The residential staff of the seminary is mainly drawn from the Diocesan clergy of the Region and the Society of Jesus of Calcutta Province and also from several other religious congregations. Though the Seminary is primarily meant for the Formation of Priests for the West Bengal Region, it also caters to the seminarians of the neighbouring Dioceses and some religious congregations.

The Seminary has three Departments : B.A., Philosophy and Theology. The Three-year B.A. Degree Course is combined with the Philosophy Course. The Theologians in their fourth year, after completing their comprehensive exams by early September proceed to finish the Pastoral Course of three months' duration before leaving for their respective Dioceses. The Department of Theology of Morning Star Regional Seminary is affiliated to the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion also called Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth in Pune. The Congregation for Catholic Education issued this Decree on 25th November 2002. The students now qualifying in the B. Th. Examinations are awarded with the B. Th. Degree from JDV.

May Mary, Morning Star, the Patroness of this seminary and beloved Mother of all Priests, guide us on the path of Christ, the true light of the world and keep on inspiring us by the Motto of the seminary - “Let your Light Shine”.


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4. THE SPIRIT OF MORNING STAR REGIONAL SEMINARY

I. DIOCESAN SPIRITUALITY

The concluding statement of the fifteenth Plenary Assembly of the CCBI, Tiruchirapalli, 15-19 January 2003, had this to say about Formation of Priests in seminaries and other formation houses: “Preparing future priests and religious, who are intensely committed to proclamation, and inculcating in them a deep faith in Jesus and a love for the Church, should be the top priority. The entire formation programme – human, spiritual, pastoral and intellectual – should be geared towards preparing them for a life of holiness and commitment to people. This commitment will find expression in Spirit-filled ministries like proclamation of the Word and sharing the Good News of Salvation in Jesus Christ…” (No. 11.3).

The aim of Morning Star Regional Seminary is the formation of Diocesan Priests with a diocesan spirituality. While there are several ingredients, which constitute the spirituality of a Diocesan Priest, the following four are indispensable:

1. Commitment to Jesus who has called the young man.

2. Commitment to the local church to which the seminarian has offered his services.

3. Commitment to the presbyterium of the diocese to which he belongs.

4. Commitment to the Bishop, who is the centre of unity in the particular Church.

The Seminarian must learn to both affectively and effectively commit himself as mentioned above. During the formation period, the seminarian will be helped to deepen his understanding of these attitudes and to realize that his spiritual growth is intimately linked with them.

II. SELF-FORMATION

All formation is ultimately self-formation. Every seminarian is therefore expected to make responsible use of his freedom towards self-formation. The Formation Personnel in Morning Star College will do what they can to help, but if the seminarian himself does not strive to become a holy and generous priest, no one can help him to be one.


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III. QUALITIES TO BE ACQUIRED (Preamble, Statutes of MSRS, 1985)

1. The seminarian should strive to become a Man of God, giving primacy to spiritual things, having an experience of God and being comfortable with the things of God.

2. He should have a missionary spirit with the desire to spread God's word.

3. He should possess a zeal for souls and a generosity to live without comfort and in situations of insecurity with the ability to be alone.

4. He should be committed to poverty in the Indian context having:

a. Contentment with basic needs.

b. Indifference to consumer values.

c. Ability to use things without being possessed by them.

5. He should acquire the virtue of perseverance and a tenacity of effort in the face of adversity.

6. He should be able to live a life of obedience and of faith without discouragement because of failure or misunderstanding.

IV. EVALUATION OF SEMINARIANS

The following areas of the growth of the seminarian would be evaluated regularly through different tools of evaluation by oneself, by the peers and by the Staff.

1. Spirituality : Spirituality is not only the external acts of prayers, though regularity in them is a good indication of commitment and steadiness of character, but it is also a personal and profound involvement with God which gives the strength to practise the essential virtues required for the priestly ministry. The formators should be able to distinguish between genuine spirituality and emotional pietism and other forms of neurotic spirituality.

2. Motivation : Right motivation has to be inculcated. Desire for honour, prestige, security should be noted and the seminarian should be helped to overcome it. This can be achieved by fostering a constant desire to devote oneself to work through ministry in the Church and to earnestly renew the decision to dedicate oneself to prayer and community life. Service of people should not be a cloak for self-gratification and self-fulfilment but


be constantly purified of all selfish gains. They should be manifested by a detached attitude to success and failure, as also by a generous availability for ministry and service.

3. Emotional Stability: Since priestly life makes extraordinary demands on a person, the seminarian requires strong emotional resources to face its stresses. The seminarian should work to make himself a mature, well-integrated person, capable of maintaining good control over his feelings and desires, and able to face conflicts and opposition with equanimity.

4. Inter-Personal Relations: The seminarian must have the physical and emotional capacity for effective communications with people. This requires a healthy self-image, which keeps him at ease with himself and with others. He must learn how to practise reserve with human warmth, how to have a genuine interest in people without being submerged by it.

5. Priestly Celibacy: Celibacy is a gift, which requires psychosexual maturity. It means the ability to maintain warm relationships with persons of either sex without domination, possessiveness and jealousy. Often non-sexual needs and conflicts such as feelings of inferiority or problems of aggressiveness find their release in psychosexual behaviour, which is also at times a compensatory response to overwork, emotional exhaustion or a breakdown of prayer life. Maturity in this area requires an understanding of these dangers. Formation for celibate living must inculcate in the seminarian a commitment to celibacy not only as a discipline, but also as a value for the sake of the Kingdom.

OUR VISION FOR MORNING STAR REGIONAL SEMINARY

“We together commit ourselves to form pastoral leaders who are men of God ………

and men for others, for evangelizing the people of the Bengal Region

in their varied cultural and social milieu”

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5. OFFICIALSRector : Fr. J.A. SanthanamPrincipal : Fr. J. ArockiasamyVice-Principal : Fr. Henry Crasta Administrator : Fr. Harshabardhan MajhiTreasurer : Fr. Panneer SelvamDean of Theology : Fr. Irudaya Raj S.Dean of Philosophy : Fr. Henry CrastaPrefect of Theology : Fr. Sylvester ToppoPrefect of Philosophy : Fr. Henry CrastaLibrarian : Fr. Biju Pallippadan VCComputers & Website : Fr. Panneer Selvam Registrar & Secretary to Fr. Rector : Sr. Maria Shantu A.C.Infirmary & Dispensary : Sr. Cisily Menamattathil SDP

Catering Department : Sr. Martha Makhal DSA: Sr. Mina Kachap DSA

Wall Magazine : Fr. Biju Pallippadan VC Audio Visual Department : Fr. Panneer SelvamSports & Games : Fr. Harshabardhan Majhi

SPIRITUAL DIRECTORSa) Fr. Sebastian Rodriguesb) Fr. Marion Pulichamakil TORc) Fr. T.J. Thomas SJd) Fr. S.P. Lourdusamy SJe) Fr. Valerian Nazareth f) Sr. Deepthi Maliackal RNDM

ANIMATORSPhilosophy Students Theology Students

1st Year Fr. Panneer SelvamFr. Valerian Nazareth

2nd Year Fr. Sebastian RodriguesFr. BijuPallippadan VC

3rd Year Fr. J. ArockiasamyFr. T.J. Thomas SJ

1st Year Fr. Sylvester Toppo

2nd Year Fr. S.P. Lourdusamy SJ.

3rd Year Fr. Fabian Toppo

4th Year Fr. Irudaya Raj S.

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MODERATORSLiturgy & Liturgical Music : Fr. Sebastian RodriguesMinistries of Theologians : Fr. Sebastian RodriguesSocial Work of Philosophers : Fr. J.A. Santhanam

ACADEMIESEnglish Academy (Philos.) : Fr. Biju Pallippadan VC English Academy (Theos.) : Fr. Sylvester ToppoBengali Academy : Fr. J. ArockiasamySantali Academy : Fr. Harshabardhan MajhiHindi Academy : Fr. Fabian ToppoFather Schillebeeckx Academy : Fr. T.J. Thomas SJNepali Academy : Fr. Fabian ToppoCultural Academy : Fr. J. Arockiasamy

RECTOR'S CONSULTORSAdministrator : Fr. Harshabardhan MajhiPrincipal : Fr. J. ArockiasamyDean of Theology : Fr. Irudaya Raj S. Dean of Philosophy : Fr. Henry CrastaPrefect of Theology : Fr. Sylvester Toppo

FINANCE COMMITTEERector : Fr. J. A. SanthanamPrincipal : Fr. J. ArockiasamyAdministrator : Fr. Harshabardhan MajhiTreasurer : Fr. Panneer Selvam Member : Fr. Irudaya Raj S.Member : Fr. Henry Crasta

THE OFFICIALS OF JNANA-DEEPA VIDYAPEETH, PUNEPresident : Fr. S. Selva Rathinam SJDean of Theology : Fr. Mohan Doss SVDE-mail : [email protected] Address : Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pontifical

Institute of Philosophy&Religion, Ramwadi, Pune 411 014, India

Registrar's Office Tel : 91-(0)20-41036111Fax : 91-(0)20-41036199E-mail : [email protected]


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6. ABBREVIATIONS OF DIOCESES & CONGREGATIONS

DiocesesAsn Asansol

Bag Bagdogra

Bal Balasore

Bar Baruipur

Bathy Bathery

Ber Berhampur

Bett Bettiah

Bux Buxar

Cal Calcutta

Cgl Chengalpattu

Cut-Bhu CuttackBhubaneswar

Dar Darjeeling

Dum Dumka

Eluru EluruHazHazaribag

Jal Jalpaiguri

Jam Jamshedpur

Jas Jashpur

Kri Krishnagar

Mdy Mananthavady

Nep Nepal

Pat Patna

Pur Purnea

Raj Raiganj

Rour Rourkela

Sam Sambalpur

Sim Simdega

CongregationsCMF Claretians

CMI Carmelites of Mary Immaculate

DSA Daughters of St. Anne

HGN Heralds of Good News

M.C. Missionaries of Charity

O.C.D. Order of the Discalced Carmelites

RNDM Cong. of our Lady of the Missions

SDP Sisters of Providence

SJC Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny

SSCC Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary

TOR Third Order Regular of St. Francis

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7. DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENTS S.No PHILOSOPHY THEOLOGY

Diocese I II III I II III IV G. Total1 Asansol l 1 3 1 2 1 92 Bagdogra 2 1 2 1 63 Balasore 2 1 2 54 Baruipur 2 1 35 Bathery 2 26 Berhampur 1 2 37 Bettiah 1 1 1 38 Buxar 1 1 29 Calcutta 5 3 6 2 2 1810 Chengalpattu 1 2 2 511 Cuttack-Bhu 2 1 2 512 Darjeeling 4 5 1 3 2 1513 Dumka 2 214 Eluru 1 2 315 Hazaribag 3 1 416 Jalpaiguri 1 2 1 417 Jamshedpur 2 218 Jashpur 3 1 1 1 619 Krishnagar 2 2 2 1 4 1 1220 Mananthavady 2 2 1 521 Nepal 1 2 322 Patna 1 1 1 2 523 Purnea 1 1 1 1 424 Raiganj 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 1225 Rourkela 3 326 Sambalpur 1 1 227 Simdega 2 2 428 Tura 1 1 2

1 CMF 4 6 2 5 172 CMI 1 13 DSA 2 24 HGN 1 15 M.C. 2 26 OCD 1 17 RNDM 1 18 SDP 1 19 SJC 1 110 SS.CC 1 3 411 TOR 7 6 3 6 3 2512 V.C. 1 2 3

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8. DEPARTMENT OF B.A. & PHILOSOPHYA. General InformationI. ADMISSION1) Candidates, after having completed successfully their Higher

Secondary/Intermediate/PDC &their training in the minor seminary and propaedeutic Seminary are eligible for sitting in the Entrance Test conducted every year in the month of January. One must qualify in the Entrance Test for seeking admission to the Philosophy & B. A. in Morning Star College.

2) As per the requirement from the University, a candidate seeking admission to the College must have passed HS/IA/PDC with Four recognized subjects each with 100 Full Marks and among them English is compulsory with 100 FM. Environmental Education as a compulsory subject at HS/IA/PDC level shall not be taken into account for calculating the aggregate marks with the above-mentioned Four subjects.

3) A candidate having a gap of more than three years between his HS/IA/PDC and B. A. will not be eligible for admission to the B. A.

4) Students migrating to the West Bengal State University from the Council (Board) of Education in Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand must bring a letter of authentication from the above-mentioned Council/Board in addition to their mark sheet and Migration Certificate.

II. COURSES OFFEREDThe B. A. section was long affiliated to Calcutta University since 1971, and with the bifurcation of the CU in 2008 now the College is affiliated to the West Bengal State University. As the Philosophy and B. A. courses have to go hand in hand, also Philosophy is a three year programme. For details see below, number IV.

III. AIM OF PHILOSOPHY COURSEPhilosophy is an art of thinking clearly and critically. It is a perennial search for the Truth. In India philosophy traditionally is a way of life. A true philosophy requires commitment to the truth. Through the study of history of philosophy and several trends of philosophy, both in the West and in India, the course on Philosophy aims at making a student a critical thinker, shrewd observer, logically sound and articulate communicator, and above all, a committed seeker of truth. All this makes real sense in the context of vocation to priesthood. A priest must be a seeker of truth and committed to truth. He must also be able to think reasonably and logically. He has to be an articulate communicator of the truth he happens to find.


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CODE Course Description CREDIT No. classGPH General PhilosophyGPH001 Introduction to Philosophy 2 30GPH002 Methodology 3 45GPH003 Formal & Symbolic Logic 4 60GPH004 Epistemology* 3 45GPH005 General Metaphysics* 3 452PGD Philosophy of GodPGD001 Philosophy of God* 2 30PGD002 Philosophy of Religion 2 30PMN Philosophy of ManPMN001 Philosophical Anthropology 3 45PMN002 Moral Philosophy* 4 60PWD Philosophy of the WorldPWD001 Philosophy of Science* 2 30PWD002 Cosmology* 2 30PWD003 Basic Science 1 15WHP History of Western PhilosophyWHP001 Ancient (Greek) Philosophy 2 30WHP002 Medieval Philosophy 2 30WHP003 Modern Philosophy 3 45WHP004 Post-Kantian Philosophy 3 45WHP005 Phenomenology 1 15WHP006 Existentialism* 2 30WHP007 Hermeneutics 2 30IP Indian PhilosophyIPH001 Early Indian Thought 2 30IPH002 Indian Classical Systems 4 60IPH003 Contemporary Indian Thought* 3 45IPH004 Isopanisad and/or Bhagavad Gita 2 30CHD Christian DoctrineCHD001 Faith, Creed & Prayer 2 30CHD002 Sacraments 2 30CHD003 Catechetics 1 15HSS Human and Social SciencesHSS001 Intro. to Social & Political Philosophy2 30HSS002 Social Work & Analysis 2 30HSS003 General Psychology 2 30HSS004 Personality Theories 2 30HSS005 Philosophy of Communication 2 30PSD Personality Growth SessionsPSD001 Pre-Regency Programme 2 30PSD002 Youth Animation 1 15PSD003 Phonetics and Public Speaking Skills 3 45PSD004 Public Speaking 3 45Term Paper, Seminar and Dissertation

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V. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSThe West Bengal State University has stipulated that FOUR Unit Tests be conducted on every subject taught. The Unit Test would contribute 20% of the marks and semester exams would be out of 80%. The 20% marks are submitted to the University. Performance in both unit tests and semester exams counts for promotion.

Also for the Scholastic Philosophical course at least one seminar paper is to be submitted in Second Year and a final dissertation paper, following scientific method of paper writing, in Third Year is compulsory. In addition to these a professor is free to give written or other forms of assignments on some subjects. All these requirements must be fulfilled before Final Comprehensive Examinations in Third Year.

VI. PROMOTION POLICY1. In case of a failure in any subject a student is expected to arrange for

repetition in the same subject in consultation with the professor concerned. This arrangement must be done soon after the results of that particular subject are announced. Only two repetitions are allowed. Failure in second attempt remains as failure.

2. For a Third Year student, failure marks, even after two repetitions, do not necessarily disqualify him from sitting for the Comprehensive Examinations. However, his failure marks will remain so in the progress report, even if he passes in the Comprehensive Examinations.

3. First Year B.A./Philosophy students are given a round of tests (written and oral) on Catechism, General Knowledge, TV News summary, Mannerism etc. during the year.Towards the end of every academic year the teaching staff council sits for evaluation of the progress made by each student. In that meeting pass and failure marks in each subject, but in particular the major subjects, are considered. So is the student's overall performance in the class. If a student fails in four or more subjects during the year, he repeats the year.

VII. INTERNAL ASSESSMENTThe following is the percentage of marks :Of the Partial Examinations 50%Of Term Paper (5%), Seminar (5%) and Dissertation (15%) 25%Of the Comprehensive Examination 25%

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Gradation is done on the basis of final average as follows

1 70 & above A = 1st Class with Distinction

2 60-69 B = 1st Class

3 50-59 C = 2nd Class

4 40-49 D = Pass

40 is the Pass Mark

Marks Grade

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESCourse Schedule Moderators

English Academy Aug. 18- Mar. 19 BijuPallippadan V.C.

J. Arockiasamy Fabian Toppo HarshabardhanMajhiT.J. Thomas SJ

Sports Jul. 18- Mar. 19 HarshabardhanMajhi

Social Work Jul. 18- Mar. 19 J.A. Santhanam

Some guidelines for the Professors regarding:B. A. & Philosophy internal EXAMS and submission of MARKS:01. Every second week there will be a unit test. Each professor will have to

take FOUR UNIT TEST Sconsisting of 20% of the total marksof the subjects being taught. The semester exam will be held out of 80%.

02. PASS MARKfor all the INTERNAL EXAM Sboth B.A. and PHILOSOPHY is 40%.

03. Professors will have to submit the marks of the written exams WITHIN 30 DAYS of the completion of the examination. As regards the dissertation paper, marks and the corrected paper SHOULD REACH THE DEAN WITHIN 45 DAYS FROM THE LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION. As for oral tests, and seminars, MARKS should be submitted AS SOON AS the exam /seminar are over.

04. Repetition is to be fixed with the student who fails in a particular subject WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE PUBLICATION OF RESULTS. A small consultation with the dean about the date fixed will avoid confusion.

Language Academy Aug. 18- Mar. 19


Students' Council: Morning Star College/Seminary has a Students' Council which functions as a channel between the teaching staff and the students. The students elect their own representatives annually who communicate with the staff at least twice a year in joint staff-students' council meeting regarding their proposals and suggestions on academic matters. Disciplinary Matters: A student needs to foresee things and not to leave them for last moment. In case of absence in class for sickness or any other reason, he must inform the Dean/Principal and his animator. Information could be passed on through class beadle who procures a note from the Dean/Principal for the class teacher. Non-compliance on the part of any student with the requirements regarding class attendance, assignments, tests and examinations is a matter of discipline which the teaching Staff discusses as and when required. Use of unfair means in internal examinations is a serious offence and equally serious action is normally taken.Excursion: Third Year Philosophy/B.A. students may make use of their Class Picnic Day for an Educational exposure or excursion preferably in and around Kolkata city. They must discuss this in advance together with their class animator in consultation with the Rector and make their own arrangement for it.

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FIRST YEAR PHILOSOPHYCourse No. of

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Methodology for Study 15 July H. CrastaPhonetics 30 July S. RodriguesLiturgical Orientation 10 July S. RodriguesChristian Doctrine: Creed and Commandments 30 Aug S. RodriguesIntroduction to Philosophy 30 Aug. H. CrastaAncient Western Philosophy 30 Aug-Sept H. CrastaEnvironmental Science 45 Aug-March J. Rogers SJEarly Indian Thought ( Introd. to Indian Philosophy : Vedas, Upanisads, Bh. Gita) 30 Aug-Sept T. J. Thomas SJIndian Classical Systems 60 Sept-Dec H. CrastaMethodology for Scientific Writing 30 Oct B.Pallippadan,VCBasic Science 20 Nov S. AlbertEpitemology 45 Jan-Feb P.MallickModern Western Philosophy 45 March`18 B. Pallipadan, VC


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Logic : Western & Indian 60 July-August H. CrastaGeneral Psychology 45 Aug-Sept B. Pallippadan VCChristian Doctrine : Sacraments 30 Sept- Oct T.J. ThomasPhilosophy of God 45 12-23Nov. H. Immanuel OMIGeneral Metaphysics 45 7-25Jan`19 C. Hohn S.JModern and Contemporary Indian ThoughtGeneral Metaphysics 45 7-25 Jan`19 C. John S.JModern and Contemporary Indian ThoughtMoral Philosophy 45 Feb-March`19 K. RoySeminar 30 Feb-March`19 J.A. Santhanam

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Bhagavad Gita 30 July T.J. Thomas S.J.Pst-Kantian Philosophy 30 26 July -10Aug L. KanhorPost-Modernism 30 13-24August M. BiswasDissertation : Scientific Paper Aug-Nov. HC/BP/TJ/AS/FTSocial and Political Philosophy 30 September Vinnarasu CMFExistentialism 30 22Oct-2Nov H. Bright , CPPSPhilosophy of Religion 30 12-23Nov A. Nag IMSPhilosophy Anthropology 45 7-25Jan’19 S. LepchaPhenomenology 15 Jan’19 M. BiswasPhilosophical Hermeneutics 30 Feb’19 L. KanhorCosmology 30 Feb’19 S. AlbertIntroduction to the Bible 30 Feb’19 S. ToppoPhilosophy of Science 30 25Feb’-8Mar S. Jayard

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SCC Seminar I, II&III 20 2-4 July Sarto I.P. & his TeamOrientation Programme I 15 5-7July Bhyiu CMFIntensive English I 60 9-31July B. Pallippadan VCSocial Work Analysis III 20 23-25July Pradeep RoyPsycho-Spiritual Growth III 30 27-31Aug G. Mailadil TORPhilosophy of Communication III 30 24-28 Sept B.L. MathaiYouth Animation III 15 April’19 M. BiswasPre- Regency Programme III 15 April’19 B. Pallippadan VC &

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Visiting Professors for Philosophy & B.A.Fr. Albert Sahayaraj : Cosmology and Basic ScienceFr. Aloke Nag IMS : Philosophy of ReligionFr. George Mailadil TOR : Psycho-Spiritual GrowthFr. Harry Immanuel OMI : Philosophy of GodFr. Henry Bright CPPS : ExistentialismFr. John Chinnappan SJ : General MetaphysicsFr. John Rogers SJ : Environmental ScienceFr. Kanauj Roy : Modern & Contemporary Indian ThoughtFr. LameswarKanhor : Post-Kantian Philosophy & PhilosophicalFr. Mathai B.L. : Philosophy of CommunicationFr. Michael Biswas : Post-Modernism, Phenomenology

&Youth-AnimationMs. Oindrila Paul : English Literature and LanguageFr. Pascal PunnoMallick : EpistemologyFr. Pradeep Roy : Social Work and AnalysisFr. Samuel Lepcha : Philosophical AnthropologyMs. Soumali Mukherjee : English LiteratureFr. Stephen Jayard : Philosophy of ScienceFr. Vinnarasu CMF : Social & Political PhilosophyD. CLERICAL STAFFMr. Donald Vincent : B.A DepartmentMr. Roger D'Silva : Library AssistantMr. John Lambert : Assistant to the Accountant

SYNOPSIS OF THE PHILOSOPHY SUBJECTS PROPERMethodology : It has two parts – one deals with method of studying that guarantees efficient learning for a student ; second deals with the scientific way of writing thesis or dissertation.

Introduction to Western Philosophy : Students are introduced to various meanings and definitions of philosophy. They are helped to see relationship between Philosophy and Science, between Philosophy and Religion. They are also guided to see the relevance of Philosophy for life.


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Introduction to Indian Philosophy: Students are made aware that Indian Philosophy has some distinctive characteristics. Apart from its nature, meaning and scope, students are acquainted with different systems or schools of Indian Philosophy.

Formal Logic: The course is intended to highlight the nature, scope and subject-matter of Logic, its relation to other sciences. The course will also deal with the meaning of definition and proposition, rules of categorical argument, different kinds of syllogisms, inductive inference of different types, etc.

Symbolic Logic: As a complementary to Aristotelian Logic this course aims at introducing the students to symbolizing of various types of statement (conjunctive, disjunctive, conditional, bio-conditional), the truth values of such statements; finding out the validity of arguments by truth-tables, by means of inference and equivalence, conditional and indirect proofs of validity, quantification etc.

Ancient and Medieval Western Philosophy: This historical survey of Western Philosophy covering the ancient and medieval periods gives a broad perspective of some of the eminent thinkers of those two eras. Socrates, Plato and Aristotle of ancient period are studied in some detail. Special attention is paid to the philosophies of Augustine, Anselm, Bonaventure, Albert the Great, Thomas Aquinas, Duns Scotus and William of Occam.

Modern Western Philosophy: This course covers the philosophical inputs of Rene Descartes to Immanuel Kant. While these two have made real epoch-making contributions to philosophy, the others who belong to this period are no less important to follow the ongoing philosophical growth.

Post-Kantian Philosophy (1): Kant, in a way, was a turning point in the philosophical thinking. He made various impacts on his contemporaries and others who came after him. These latter themselves have either led philosophy further from where Kant had left or differed from him quite a bit. So in this course we cover quite a diverse band of philosophers beginning with Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel etc.

Post-Kantian Philosophy (2): What was referred to as “contemporary philosophy” earlier is no longer contemporary for us today. But in this significant period there arose quite a few unique thinkers who are loosely branded as Existentialists. This course tries to introduce students to these thinkers and to the fact that their way of thinking is a profound philosophy indeed.


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Epistemology: This is a self-critical subject in so far as it asks questions like: what is to know? What is truth?How do we know that our knowledge is true knowledge? What are the criteria for truth? What is the relation or difference between belief and knowledge? Can belief be justified? etc.

General Metaphysics: A faithful interpretation of reality is a must. Since person is the highest expression of reality, Metaphysics is vitally related to the study of person. Human person and reality are mutually fulfilling. With this objective in mind, meaning and scope of Metaphysics are explored. Then with some clarification and definitions of some essential metaphysical terms, concepts and first principles, etc. the concept of 'person' is probed into.

Philosophy of God: This course introduces students to some rational (philosophical) attempts on proving God's existence made by some philosophers in history. It also raises some difficult questions regarding God's omniscience, omnipotence, and benevolence in relation to existence of evil in the world.

Philosophy of Religion: Religious phenomenon is universal and yet it is worth searching into what makes religion. Is it merely rituals and customs, externals, or something internal and mysterious? Types of religion and some religious disputes invite a philosophical enquiry into them.

Philosophy of Man: Philosophical Anthropology is an attempt to study man philosophically. As such it focuses on man's being, essence, origin and ultimate destiny. Such a study requires a complex methodology comprising phenomenological and transcendental, subjective and objective methods at the same time. Philosophical reflections of various philosophers down the ages come handy while discussing the apparent dual nature of man – sensitive and rational, material and spiritual, body and soul. Moreover, man is considered as a “person” through ontological, psychological, dialogical and global definitions. Despite his fallible nature man occupies an important place in the entire nature and can thus lead it to its proper destiny.

Philosophy of Science & Cosmology: This course tries to show that even science has its philosophical foundations. Neither Science nor Philosophy is a finished and infallible body of knowledge. This introductory course seeks to provide only a cursory glance on various schools of Philosophy of Science in our times. It tries to show the relation and complementarities between science and philosophy. Philosophical reflection on the cosmos based on the data furnished by science makes the content of Cosmology.


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Hermeneutics: It's a science of interpretation and therefore necessarily related to Epistemology. The course aims at showing how our approach to understanding affects our Epistemology. It will throw light on the historical development of modern hermeneutics and the philosophers who have developed this.

Moral Philosophy: Which acts of humans are to be brought to moral judgment? What do we understand by morality? Can there be universal and absolute norms for making some actions moral, immoral or amoral? These are the questions this course tries to answer.The course deals with the norms for practical moral judgments on problems in daily life.

Social Philosophy: It's a philosophical study about the social nature of man and society. The course also studies relation of sociology with psychology, politics and ethics. What is the idea of common good, social group, family, community, state, Church, educational institutions and cultural associations, and their psychological and philosophical bases?

Indian Philosophy: Darsanas, Jainism and Buddhism: A general introduction to the main concerns and common characteristics of the Darsana Sastra is followed by a brief presentation of the main schools in Indian Philosophy, namely, Carvaka, Jaina, Nyaya, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa and Vedanta. Special attention is paid to their metaphysics, epistemology and ethics. Themes like soul, karma, bondage and liberation get a critical look. Special attention is given to Jainism and Buddhism.

Modern and Contemporary Indian Thought: The course aims at presenting the origin, evolution and impact of socio-political and religious movements of the 19th and 20th centuries in India. Focus is on the Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj, Theosophical Society and the movement started by Ramakrishna and Vivekananda. A critical study is made on some of the prominent thinkers of the time, such as R. N. Tagore, M. K. Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, Radhakrishnan and JidduKrishnamurti, in addition to Ramakrishna and Vivekananda. Towards the end of the course an attempt is made to reflect upon and reformulate a Christian response to these trends in India.

Philosophy of Communication: This very relevant course in today's context is adapted from the well prepared syllabus by the CBCI Commission for Social Communication and the Don Bosco Communication - India (2010). The first two books of the aforesaid syllabus are incorporated in the curriculum for Philosophy students. These two books deal with the basics and skills of


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Communication and cover also critical understanding of Social Communication. The same course is divided in three different stages for First Year, Second Year and Third Year of Philosophy, interspersed in three years' programme.

Scientific Research Paper Writing: At the end of the two and a half years of philosophical studies and training the philosophy students are expected to enter into summarising and critiquing of some philosophical topics. Hence in their third year they do a research paper and present it in scientific method under a moderator's guidance. However, this remains more a learning process than a real philosophically solid work.

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FIRST YEAR B.A.Course Schedule Professor

English I (Poetry) (ENGG) 70 Aug.-Jan S. Mukherjee(FM=75)Unseen: Figures of Speech (FM=10) & Formal/ 20 Feb.-Mar. O. PaulOfficial Letter (FM=15)History I (HISG) (FM=100) 90 Oct.-Apr. J. ArockiasamyPhilosophyI (PHIG,FM=100):Epistemology& Metaphysics 60 Oct.-Feb. H. Crasta(Indian and Western)Environmental Science 45 Aug.-Mar J. Rogers SJ (ENVS)

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English II(Novel & Prose) 60 Oct.-Feb. S. Mukherjee(ENGG) (FM=60)Literary Terms related toNovel (FM=10) 10 Mar.'19 S. MukherjeeUnseen: Comprehension 20 Jan.-Feb. S. Mukherjee(FM=30)English III (Drama) (ENGG) 60 Jul.- Oct. S. Mukherjee &(FM=60) M.S. Arockia


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English IV (ENGG) 40 Jul. - Oct. O. Paul Unseen(FM=50) Text (FM=50) 30 Nov. -Jan. O. Paul History IV (HISG)(FM=100) 90 Jul. – Nov. J. ArockiasamyPhilosophy IV(PHIG) (FM=100) A. Bhagavad- Gita 30 Jul. - Aug. T. J. Thomas SJB. Social & Political 30 Sep. - Oct. Vinnarasu CMF PhilosophyC. Philosophy of Religion 30 13-24 Nov. Alok Nag IMS

EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULEChoosing of Dissertation Themes (III Yr.) 24th Jul.Choosing of Seminar Themes ( II Yr.) 31st Oct.Last date to submit Dissertation Papers 30th Nov.1st Terminal B.A. Exams. 3-10 Oct.2nd Terminal B.A. Exams 5-13 Dec.3rdTerminal B.A. Exams.( I & II Yrs. ) 26-28 Feb.3rd Terminal B.A. Exams.( III Yr. ) 17-19 Apr.III Year Comprehensive Exams March-Apr.University Exams. Part III May(Tentative) Part II May Part I(Unit Test 2nd Monday of every month at 8.45am except when there are terminal exams)

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11. DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGYTHE DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY of Morning Star College is affiliated to the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune. The Department offers an academic curriculum that is comprehensive and contemporary, relevant and meaningful to the needs of the Church, society and academy. The programme of studies includes a wide range of courses in Sacred Scripture, Systematic, Moral, Sacramental, Historical, Pastoral and Spiritual Theology, Canon Law, Liturgy, Homiletics, World religions, Theology of Religious Pluralism, Ecumenism, Sociology of Religion and Ecology. There are also a number of Optional courses, Seminars and Exposure programmes. All the disciplines are designed to make theological education a scientific learning for creative and critical reflection and pastoral action.

1. Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) Course1.1. Admission Requirements1.1.1.Clerical Students

(a) A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution

(b) Successful completion of a seminary course in Philosophy from a recognised institution

(c) Proficiency in English

1.1.2. Non-Clerical Students

(a) A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution

(b) A course in Philosophy comprising of at least 36 credits

(c) Proficiency in English

1.2. Duration and ContentThe B.Th. programme for clerical students, which includes the Pastoral programme, covers four years during which a student is expected to obtain 122 credits. Of these 122 credits, 108 are to be taken from the Basic Courses offered for each year of the four-year course and 14 credits are to be taken from the Optional Courses and Seminars. The course content and details are given below. All courses and exposure programmes are credited except the Pastoral and Personality development programmes. A credit is a unit of study equivalent to 15 lecture hours and the corresponding hours of personal work (30 hours in all).


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Students who are not candidates for the priesthood have to complete only 114 credits: 94 credits for Basic Courses and 20 Credits for Optional Courses and Seminars. This is to be done in consultation with the Dean.

All courses are completed in the third year. The third year clerical students appear for AdAudiendas in the first week of Feburary on the dates marked in the Handbook&Calendar. All the students registered for B.Th. Degree, submit their B.Th. theses by the end of March, the details of which are given below. In the fourth year, July and August are assigned to prepare for the B.Th. Comprehensive Examination, which is held in the last week of August on dates marked in the Calendar. This is followed by the Pastoral course (a three month module), which is not obligatory for non-clerical students. The entire B.Th. programme is completed by the second week of December.

2. Diploma CourseThose who do not have a Bachelor's degree may be given admission to the programme of theological studies. The diploma course students follow the complete course of Theology without seeking academic degrees.

2.1.Two-Year Diploma Course:

2.1.1Admission Requirements(a) Pre-University (10+2) certificate or its equivalent

(b) Adequate knowledge of English

3. One-Year Certificate Course in Theology:

3.1.Admission Requirements(a) Matriculation or its equivalent

(b) Adequate knowledge of English

It goes without saying that the B.Th., Diploma and Certificate courses are open to clerical and non-clerical students, who meet the requirements. Admission form/s (which can be obtained from the office any time of the year except holidays), duly filled in, along with required documents, must reach the Rector/ Office by January 15.

3.2.Certificate Course in Theology for Laity (CCT)The Certificate Course in Theology (CCT) is a unique study programme having its own specific thrust and emphasis, offered primarily for the laity. However, it


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is open to anyone who wishes to attend irrespective of one's state of life or religious affiliation. This course, consisting of 36 credits, is given every Saturday evening in the Archbishop's House campus, Kolkata.

Admission requirements: Matriculation or its equivalent and adequate knowledge in English. Course objectives: To equip the laity with adequate theological knowledge to form them lay leaders to guide and animate the faithful for the celebration of the liturgy, Bible sharing groups, SCC meetings, and to teach catechism in schools.

4. Evaluation systemAll credit-courses are evaluated with marks. Based on Trimester system, examinations are held thrice in a year at the end of each term on the dates indicated in the Handbook & Calendar. Approximately, each term consistsof three months. All courses having the value of 2 or more credits requirethe students to submit written assignments carrying 40 marks, besides a2 hour written or 10 minutes oral examination of 60 marks. In consultationwith the Dean, Professors are free to follow multiple evaluation system. The examiners are obliged to submit the results of the terminalexaminations to the Dean not later than 30 days of the examinations.

4.1. B.Th. ThesisAs referred in section 1.2, the third year students of B.Th. write a research paper (B.Th. Essay) of 8000 – 10,000 words on a theological subject under the guidance of a professor. It should be written on A 4 size paper with 1.5 space.3 credits are assigned to it.The thesis Guide shall be a member of the Theology teaching staff of Morning Star College. The Dean is to be informed in writing, of the B.Th. thesis and of the Guide who directs it.

4.2. Pastoral and Moral Comprehensive Examination The third year B.Th. students will sit for a Pastoral and Moral Comprehensive Examination (AdAudiendas) on the dates marked in the calendar. It is conducted by a board of 3 examiners for 30 minutes (each examiner gets 10 minutes) in which a student is examined on his knowledge of morals, canon law, correct pastoral approaches to contemporary problems of Christian living and proper skills in the administration of the sacraments.

4.3. Comprehensive ExaminationThe comprehensive examination is conducted by a board of 3 professors, each getting 20 minutes to examine the student. In computing the marks, 40% is

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taken from the average of the marks obtained by the candidate in the four-year programme and 60% from the oral comprehensive examination. Only those who score 55% of the aggregate marks of all the examinations will be eligible to sit for the B.Th. comprehensive examination. Those who do not score the required 55% will sit for the comprehensive examination along with others, but they will be awarded Diploma certificates.

4.4. Grading SystemMarks Division Letter Grade Grade Point Notes90 -100 High Distinction A Plus 4 Outstanding 80 - 89 Distinction A 3.5 Very Good70 - 79 High First Class B Plus 3 Good 60 - 69 First Class B 2.5 Above Average50 - 59 Second Class C Plus 2 Average40 - 49 Pass C 1.5 Below Average00 - 39 Fail D 1 Fail

4.5. RepetitionsA student who fails in an examination is obliged to repeat and pass in the examination. The re-examination is to be done in the subsequent terminal examination dates, in consultation with the Dean. A student is allowed to repeat an examination only once. If a student fails to do the repetition within the stipulated time, he / she forfeits his / her right to do the same. Repetitions of the previous year are to be completed during the dates allotted to the first terminal examination of the following year. Two repetitions are allowed for Pastoral and Moral Comprehensive Examination.

5. Promotion PolicyA student who fails in 5 or more subjects in a year must repeat that year.

6. Disciplinary ActionStringent disciplinary action will be taken against students who have recourse to cheating in examination or malpractices in written assignments. For the following offences a student can be expelled from MSRS: copying during examination from another student or from written material brought into the examination hall; using books with hand-written notes in margins; plagiarism in dissertations/assignments/papers; recycling of old papers/assignments;


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cutting and pasting materials; tampering with the matter or marks on answer scripts/assignments returned to the student. The decision of the teaching staff, which will be communicated by the Rector, is final in these disciplinary matters.

7. Students' CouncilThe Students' Council is an advisory body (not a decision-making one), which has its aim and function to facilitate responsible involvement and meaningful participation of students in academic matters and foster constructive dialogue between staff and students. The president and the secretary of the council (and a representative from each class, if so desired) will represent the students' body in the Theology department (staff) meeting, as and when required (cf. Statutes, II & IV).

A) B.Th. PROGRAMMEThe Title of the Course CreditI.Sacred Scripture

SS 01 Introduction to Scripture & Hermeneutics 2SS 02 NT Greek 2SS 03 Pentateuch 2SS 04 Historical Books 2SS 05 Prophetical Books 3SS 06 Wisdom Literature & Psalms 2SS 07 The Gospel According to Mark 2SS 08 The Gospel According to Mathew 2SS 09 The Gospel According to Luke & Acts of the Apostles 3SS 10 The Gospel According to John 2SS 11 Pauline Letters 3SS 12 Hebrew & Catholic Epistles 2SS 13 The Book of Revelation 2

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ST 03 Revelation & Faith 2ST 04 Theological Anthropology 2ST 05 Holy Trinity 2ST 06 Christology 3ST 07 Pneumatology 2ST 08 Ecclesiology 3ST 09 Mariology & Feminist Theology 2ST 10 Sacraments in General 2ST 11 Baptism & Confirmation 2ST 12 Holy Eucharist 2ST 13 Reconciliation & Anointing 2ST 14 Theology of Marriage & Sexual Ethics 2ST 15 Theology of Priesthood 2ST 16 Missiology 2ST 17 Ecumenism 2ST 18 Eschatology 2ST 19 Eco-Theology 2ST 20 Homiletics 2

III. Moral TheologyMT 01 Fundamental Moral Theology 2MT 02 Theology of Justice & Church's Social Teaching 2MT 03 Theology of Virtues 2MT 04 Bio-Medical Ethics 2

IV. Canon LawCL 01 Canon Law: Books I, II, III 3CL 02 Canon Law: Book IV 3CL 03 Canon Law: Book V & VI 2

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V. LiturgyLT 01 Theology of Christian Worship 2

VI. Church HistoryCH 01 Ancient & Medieval Church History 2CH 02 Modern & Contemporary Church History 2CH 03 History of the Church in India 2CH 04 Indian Christian Theology 2CH 05 Patrology 2

VII. Theology of Religion and CultureTR 01 Dalit & Tribal Theology 2TR 02 Hindu Sacred Scriptures 2TR 03 Islam 2TR 04 Theology of Religions & Interfaith Dialogue 2TR 05 Sociology of Religion 2

VIII.B.Th. Thesis 3IX. Optional Courses & Seminars 16X. Pastoral Course ( Fourth Year B.Th.)

Mr. Adolph Gonsalves Legion of MaryFr. Ajay Kr. Singh Ethics of Child ProtectionFr. Ajay Kr. Xalxo Theology of Justice & Church's TeachingsFr. Albert Sahayaraj Parish AdministrationFr. Alphonso Francis Introduction to Spiritual Theology &

MissiologyFr. Anbu Augustine SVD IslamFr. Anil Dev IMS Indian Christian Spirituality &

Ashram ExperienceFr. Anthonysamy Gospel According to MarkFr. Arjen Tete SJ Theological Anthropology Fr. Aruldoss Liturgy, Optional courses

Theology Visiting Professors

Fr. B.L. Mathai Mass Media CommunicationsFr. Bibudh S. Nayak SSCC Immaculate Heart of Mary &Sr. Catherine K. FC EcumenismSr.Christin HC & Fr. Sarto IP Theology & Dynamics of SCC Fr. F. Nallappan OMI Theology of Religion & DialogueFr. Faustine Brank Training in Legal AidFr. Francis Pereira SVD EschatologyFr. George Assariparambil VC Ecclesiology, Revelation & Faith,

Vat II DocsFr. George Panthalanickal CMF Psalms &Wisdom Lit.Fr. Gregory Monteiro Youth MinistryFr. James Sekhar Prophetical Books Fr. JesurajRayappan SVD Ancient & Medi.Ch. Hist .Indian

Ch.Hist.&PatrologyFr. Joe Francis Modern & Contemporary Church Hist.Fr. Joe Gonsalves Sociology of ReligionFr. John Crasta Theology of Virtues Fr. John Mundu S.J Theology of Traditional Cultures &

Religions Fr. John Romus ChristologyFr. Johnny Sdb Psycho-sexual SpiritualityFr. Jose AymanathilSdb Charismatic RenewalFr. Joseph ThannickalSdb Pastoral CounsellingFr. Jothi SJ Orientation Programme Fr. Lawrence V. CMF Pauline LettersFr. M. Paul Raj Luke & ActsMs. Margaret King & Co Value EducationDr. Mary D'Cruz Tips for Healthy LivingFr. Michael Pandian CMF Methodology & Contextualized TheologySr. NijaVara Jose MSGN Mariology & Feminist TheologyFr. Prodip Roy Pastoral Care of FamiliesMr. Raja Michael Project ManagementFr. Robert Athickal SJ Eco-TheologyFr. Robin CMF Hebrews & Catholic EpistlesMs. Sandhya Vincent & Co Society of Vincent de Paul


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Fr. Satish MakhalCSsR HomileticsDr.Sipra&Dr.UtpalGoswami Neo-CatechumenateFr. SudhirKujur SJ Theology of PriesthoodFr. Sunny George Kunnel SJ Pentateuch & Historical Books Fr. Thomas Parayil Bio-Medical Ethics Fr. UdayanathBishoyi Holy Trinity & Indian Christian TheologyBro. Varghese M.C Alternative MedicineFr. Victor G. Fernandes Environmental EthicsBro. Yesudas M.C Pastoral Principles of Servant Leadership

(B) B. Th. BASIC COURSES 2018-2019B. 1. FIRST YEAR B. Th.

Code

Orientation Programme & Social Analysis of Indian Situation

SS 01 Introduction to Sacred Scripture Fr. James Sekhar 9 Jul – 20 Jul 2& Hermeneutics

ST 01 Introduction to Theology Fr. Sylvester Toppo& 9 Jul – 30 Jul 3& Methodology Fr. Michael Pandian CMF

TR 02 Hindu Scripture Fr. T. J. Thomas SJ 1 Aug – 22 Aug 2ST 10 Sacraments in General Fr. Sylvester Toppo 13 Aug – 29 Aug 2MT 05 Ethics of Child Protection Fr. Ajay Kumar Singh 10 Sep – 21 Sep 2CL 01 Canon Law Books I-III Fr. Panneer Selvam 10 Sep – 28 Sep 2ST 03 Revelation & Faith Fr. JojoAssariparambil VC 22 Oct – 2 Nov 2LT 01 Theology of Christian Worship Fr. Arul Doss 22 Oct – 20 Nov 2MT 02 Theology of Justice & Fr. Ajay Kumar Xalxo 12 Nov – 23 Nov 2

Church's Social TeachingsSS 02 NT Greek Fr. Fabian Toppo 21 Nov – 4 Dec 2ST 11 Baptism & Confirmation Fr. Sylvester Toppo 7 Jan – 25 Jan 2SS 03 Pentateuch Fr. Sunny Kunnel SJ 14 Jan – 25 Jan 2ST 02 The Documents of Vat. II Fr. JojoAssariparambil VC 28 Jan – 8 Feb 2MT 01 Fundamental Moral Theology Fr. S. P. Lourdusamy SJ4 Feb – 1 Mar 2SS 07 Gospel According to Mark Fr. Anthonysamy 18 Feb – 1 Mar 2TR 05 Sociology of Religion Fr. Joe Gonsalves 4 Mar – 12 Mar 2TR 01 Tribal Theology Fr. John Mundu SJ 13 Mar – 2 Apr 2CH 01 Ancient & Medieval Fr. R. Jesuraj SVD 18 Mar – 29 Mar 2

Church History

Fr. Jothi SJ & Co 3 Jul – 7Jul 2

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B. 2. SECOND YEAR B. Th.CodeSS 11 Pauline Letters Fr. V. Lawrence CMF 9 Jul – 27 Jul 3SS 08 Gospel According to Mathew Fr. Fabian Toppo 9 Jul – 3 Aug 2ST 06 Christology Fr. D. John Romus 25 Jul – 29 Aug 3ST 14 Theology of Marriage & Fr. S. P. Lourdusamy SJ 6 Aug – 29 Aug 2

Sexual EthicsST 08 Ecclesiology Fr. JojoAssariparambil VC 10 Sep – 28 Sep 3CL 01 Canon Law Books I-III Fr. Panneer Selvam 10 Sep – 28 Sep 2ST 09 Mariology & Feminist Theology Sr. NijaVara Jose MSGN 22 Oct – 2 Nov 2MT 03 Theology of Virtues Fr. John Crasta 12 Nov – 23 Nov 2ST 13 Reconciliation & Anointing Fr. Sylvester Toppo 1 Nov – 4 Dec 2TR 03 Islam Fr. Anbu Augustine SVD 26 Nov – 4 Dec 2ST 12 Theology of Eucharist Fr. J. A. Santhanam 7 Jan – 1 Feb 2SS 04 Historical Books Fr. Sunny Kunnel SJ 28 Jan – 8 Feb 2SS 09 Luke & Acts Fr. M. Paul Raj 11 Feb – 1 Mar 3CL 03 Canon Law Books V-VI Fr. Irudaya Raj S. 4 Mar – 22 Mar 2TR 01Tribal Theology Fr. John Mundu SJ 13 Mar – 2 Apr 2CH 02 Modern & Contemporary Fr. Joe Francis 25 Mar – 5 Apr 2

Church History


B. 3. THIRD YEAR B. Th.CodeCL 02 Canon Law Book – IV Fr. Irudaya Raj S. 2 Jul – 30 Jul 3

Introduction to Spiritual Theology Fr. Alphonso Francis 12 Jul – 30 Jul 2TR 04 Theology of Religion & Dialogue Fr. Francis Nallappan OMI 1 Aug – 17 Aug 2CH 04 Indian Christian Theology Fr. UdayanathBishoyi 13 Aug – 29 Aug 2SS 05 Prophetical Books Fr. James Sekhar 10 Sep – 21 Sep 2ST 09 Mariology & Feminist Theology Sr. NijaVara Jose MSGN 22 Oct – 2 Nov 2ST 13 Reconciliation & Anointing Fr. Sylvester Toppo 1 Nov – 23 Nov 2SS 12 Hebrews & Catholic Epistles Fr. Robin CMF 12 Nov – 23 Nov 2ST 16 Missiology Fr. Alphonso Francis 26 Nov – 4 Dec 2ST 15 Theology of Priesthood Fr. SudhirKujur SJ 21 Jan – 1 Feb 2SS 10 SS 13Gospel According to John Fr. Fabian Toppo 21 Jan – 22 Feb 3

& Book of RevelationSS 06 Psalms & Wisdom Literature Fr. George Panthalanickal CMF 4 Feb – 15 Feb 2ST 05 Trinity Fr. UdayanathBishoyi 18 Feb – 1 Mar 2ST 07 Pneumatology Fr. J. A. Santhanam 25 Feb – 15 Mar 2ST 17 Theology of Ecumenism Sr. K. Catherine FC4 Mar – 15 Mar 2ST 18 Eschatology Fr. Francis Pereira SVD 18 Mar – 27 Mar 2


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(c) OPTIONAL COURSESEach Course has 2 credits

CodeSPT 3 Indian Christian Spirituality Fr. Dev Anil IMS

Matridham Ashram, VaranasiSPT 2 Ignatian Spirituality Fr. T. J. Thomas SJ 1 Nov – 4 Dec I B ThSPT 1 History of Christian Spirituality Fr. T. J. Thomas SJ 28 Jan – 15 Feb I B Th

& Consecrated LifePTO 3 Theology & Pastoral Sr. Christin HC & 2 Jul – 6 Jul II B Th Dynamics of SCC Fr. Sarto IPPTO 1 Homiletics Practical: Fr. Sebastian Rodrigues 6 Aug – 29 Aug II B Th

English/Bengali/Hindi/ Fr. Fabian Toppo 4 Feb – 15 FebSanthali Fr. Paul Lourdusamy SJ

Fr. Sylvester ToppoEco-Theology Fr. Robert Athickal SJ 13 Oct – 21 Oct II B Th

PTO 3 Liturgical Years, Sundays, Fr. Arul Doss 7 Jan – 25 Jan II B ThSanctoral Cycle & Breviary

SSO 2 Passion Narratives Fr. Fabian Toppo 18 Feb – 12 Mar II B ThSTO 1 Rural Contextualized Theology Fr. Michael Pandian CMF 13 Oct – 21 Oct III B ThSSO 1 Infancy Narratives Fr. Fabian Toppo 1 Mar – 7 Apr II B ThSTO 3 Evangelization &Inculturation Fr. Sylvester Toppo 1 Mar – 7 Apr III B ThMTO 1 Environmental Ethics Fr. Victor G. Fernandes 1 Mar – 7 Apr III B ThCLO 1 Canon Law & Laity Fr. Irudaya Raj S. 1 Mar – 7 Apr III B Th

12 Oct – 21 Oct I B Th


(D) SEMINARS(III Year B. Th.)

Each Seminar has 2 Credits

Systematic Theology Theme Fr. J. A. Santhanam 10 Sep – 28 SepSystematic Theology Theme Fr. Sylvester Toppo 22 Oct – 31 OctPastoral Theology Theme Fr. T. J. Thomas SJ 18 Mar – 29 MarBiblical Theology Theme Fr. Fabian ToppoMoral Theology Theme Fr. Paul Lourdusamy SJMoral Theology Theme Fr. Irudaya Raj S.Canon Law Theme

Seminar Theme DatesModerator

B. Th. Comprehensive Exam review and preparation: 3 July – 28 AugustB. Th. Comprehensive Examinations: 29 – 31 August


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(E) FOURTH YEAR B. Th.

Pastoral Course(1 October – 14 December, 2018)

Pastoral Care of Families Fr. Prodip Roy & his Team 1 – 6 OctPastoral Principles of Servant Leadership Bro. Yesudas MC 8 – 12 OctSociety of Vincent de Paul Mrs. Sandhya Vincent & Co 13 OctPastoral Counselling Fr. Joseph ThannickalSdb 15 – 20 OctTraining in Legal Aid Knowledge Fr. Faustine Brank 22 – 26 OctDivine Mercy Apostolate 27 OctValue Education & Management of Christian Miss. Margaret King & Co 29 Oct– 3 NovSchoolsPrinciples of Retreat Animation & Guidance Fr. T. J. Thomas SJ 5 – 7 Immaculate Heart of Mary & Fr. Bibudh S. Nayak SSCC 9 NovSacred Heart of JesusCharismatic Renewal Fr. Jose AymanathilSdb 10NovPsycho-sexual Spirituality &GravioraDelicta Fr. Johnny Sdb&. Fr. Raju 12 – 16 NovLegion of Mary & Fatima Apostolate Mr. Adolph Gonsalves 17 NovPastoral Principles of Project Management Mr. Raja Michael 19 – 23 NovAdministration of Sacraments Fr. Rodrigues Sebastian 24 – 27 NovNeo-Catechumenate Dr.Sipra & Dr. Utpal Goswami 28 NovAllopathic & Alternative Medicine Bro. Varghese MC 29 – 30 NovSound Tips for Healthy Living Dr. Mary D' Cruz 1 DecTraining in Mass Media Communications Fr. B. L. Mathai 3 – 6 DecYouth Ministry Fr. Gregory Monteiro 7 DecTribunal Procedure Fr. Panneer Selvam 8 DecMaintenance of Sacramental Registers & Fr. Irudaya Raj S. 10 DecOther Parish DocumentsPrinciples of Fr. J. A. Santhanam 11 DecAccounting& Banking Fr. Albert Sahayaraj 12 DecParish AdministrationFree Day PASTORAL COURSE ENDS 13 Dec

GRADUATION CEREMONY 14 Dec 2018

The Title of the Course DatesResource Persons

( F) EXAMINATIONS

1. B.Th. Comprehensive Examinations 30 – 31 Aug 20182. First Terminal Examinations 1 – 12 Oct 20183. Second Terminal Examinations 5 – 14 Dec 20184. Pastoral & Moral Comprehensive

Examinations (Ad Audiendas) 17 – 18 Jan 20195. Third Terminal Examinations 8 – 26 Apr 2019


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G. COURSE DESCRIPTIONSACRED SCRIPTURE [SS]

SS 01 Introduction to Scripture [2] The Course is not merely a preface to the entire Bible, but primarily a theological discipline in its own right. Its purpose is to introduce the students to a deeper understanding of the Bible as “the Word of God in the words of human beings.” Keeping this aim in mind, the course will treat the following topics: the place of the Bible in Christian life and theological formation, Inspiration and Inerrancy, truthfulness of the Bible, Canonicity, Literary genres, texts (manuscripts) and versions of the Bible, formation of the Old Testament and modern Old Testament criticism, formation of the New Testament and modern New Testament criticism, Dead Sea scrolls, apocryphal and intertestamental literature, aspects of Old Testament thought, aspects of New Testament thought, Religious institutions of Israel, Biblical history, geography and archaeology.

Moreover, from the hermeneutic perspective, the purpose of the course is to introduce the students to different theories and methods of studying the biblical texts and also the actual interpretation of the texts. For this reason, the course will primarily deal with the interpretation of the Bible within the Bible, the approaches of the Patristic era, Middle Ages and recent times. Secondly, it will treat the main Church documents of the Bible especially Dei Verbum of the Second Vatican Council, the interpretation of the Bible in the Church and the more recent document Verbum Domini. Lastly, will it focus on the application of the accepted methods and sound principles of hermeneutics for a contextual and audience based interpretation of the biblical texts.

»James SekharSS 02 N.T. Greek [2]The aim of the course is to offer the students the basics of New Testament Greek, as to enable them learn and understand the language of the New Testament called Koine Greek, the Lingua Franca of the Mediterranean people in the first century A.D.

The course will come in three packages. The first part will deal mainly with the New Testament, koine Grammar and Syntax that gives insight into the thought patterns and modes of expressions of the first century Mediterranean people, who used it in their communication both for speaking and writing.


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In the second part we will deal with basic New Testament Greek words and vocabulary so as to understand some key theological terms frequently used in our theological studies.

In the third part we will take some selected Biblical passages from the New Testament, especially from St. John's Gospel for reading purposes. Apart from availing ourselves of the opportunity to learn and understand the theological terms so frequently used in our study, our aim will be to read the New Testament in its own original language.

»Fabian ToppoSS 03 Pentateuch [2]This course will provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of the nature and formation of the first five books of the Bible in the light of the history of Pentateuchal criticism. It also helps the students to grasp the witness of Israel to Yahweh as Creator and liberator, which will be realized by taking each book separately and by reflecting upon its relevance in the context of human struggle of liberation.

» Sunny G.Kunnel SJ SS 04 Historical Books [2]This course will provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of the Deuteronomistic history that picks up the story line of the Pentateuch and carries it down to Deuteronomists' own day. In other words, it recounts the history of the people of Israel beginning with their entry into the Promised Land, through the period of the Tribal confederation, the rise of monarchy, and the United Kingdom.

» Sunny G.Kunnel SJ SS 05 Prophetical Books [3]This course begins with a history of the prophetical movement in Israel. The life and ministry of each Prophet are seen against the political, social and religious background of the times. A detailed study of the main texts of the prophets follows. Themes like prophetic Vocation, Theology & message of the prophets, signs of a true prophet, Messianism of the prophets etc are also studied.

»James Sekhar

SS 06 Wisdom Literature and Psalms [2]The Biblical Wisdom Literature is part of a wider search within the Ancient Near East. However, the O.T. sages present a more comprehensive vision of reality involving God, humans and the world. The presentation of the bare facts of life, accompanied by a certain amount of scepticism about it, cannot be separated from the faith these sages had in God's design in creation.

» Panthalanickal George CMFSS 07 The Gospel of St. Mark [2] The aim of this course is to provide the students a deeper understanding of the Gospel of St. Mark. The course will be developed in three parts. The first part will begin with a critical introduction dealing with the literary and historical background to the formation of the Gospel tradition, different stages of formation, the synoptic problem, the problem of the historical Jesus and the meaning of 'Gospel' / 'Good News'. The second part will deal with the authorship, time, date, place and place of composition and literary structure of the Gospel of Mark and then will proceed to an exegetical and hermeneutical study of the text of the Gospel. The third part will focus on a synthetic approach to the whole Gospel laying emphasis on some important Marcan themes with a pastoral outlook.

»AnthonysamySS 08 The Gospel of St. Mathew [2]The course will begin with the usual introductory questions about the authorship, time and place of composition, audience and purpose of the Gospel.Then, it will proceed to a detailed study of the different sections of the Gospel, namely, the Infancy narratives, the public ministry, the different discourses, especially the Sermon discourse, the Passion narratives, and the Resurrection narratives along with the exegetical study of some of the key texts on each of these sections, highlighting some of the Matthean themes and the special theological perspective presented.

»Fabian Toppo.

SS 09 The Gospels of St. Luke & The Acts of the Apostles [3]This course will be a much-compressed study of Luke-Acts done in three stages: (1) a brief inquiry into the preliminary questions – authorship, audience, purpose, and unity of Luke – Acts etc. This will be followed by (2) an outline of


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the two volumes of Luke and exegetical analysis of some selected passages. The study will conclude with (3) a summary synthesis drawing attention to the main thought line underlining Luke – Acts

» M. Paul RajSS 10 The Gospel of St. John [2]The author(s) of the Fourth Gospel, on the one hand, used a simple language and simple images to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ, but on the other, developed a very high Christology to proclaim Jesus as 'God' in a context which would not accept any 'other' God then the only God of the strict monotheism. Hence, the lectures intend to give an insight into the Johannine