THEOLOGY SUBJECTS
(Synopsis of the Subjects)

01. SACRED SCRIPTURE

SS01. BIBLICAL GREEK (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Macson Fernandes

Greek language is an essential tool for the students of theology to good exegesis and to a
deeper exposition and application of the Biblical Text. Furthermore, it helps to
understand the deeper meaning inherent in the various theological concepts through
etymological approach and analysis.
The aim of this course is to help the students to have a basic knowledge of one of the
most important Biblical languages. Various elements like basic vocabulary, knowledge
of morphological patterns, paradigms and grammatical structures of the Greek
language will be emphasized. At the end of the course, a student is expected to read, to
translate and to analyse simple passages from the Greek New Testament.
Bibliography:
Hudson, Donald H., New Testament Greek, Kent, 1980.
Martin, Raymond A., An Introduction to New Testament Greek, Bangalore, 1984.
Mounce, William D., Basics of Biblical Greek, Grand Rapids, 2009.
Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece, Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, Stuttgart,
2012.
Ranjar, C.S., Grammar of New Testament Greek. An Introductory Manual, Rome,
2020.
Swetnam, James., An Introduction to the Study of New Testament Greek, Rome, 1998.

SS02. INTRODUCTION TO OLD TESTAMENT AND THE RELIGION OF
ISRAEL (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Macson Fernandes

This course aims at giving a general introduction to the Old Testament and the Religion
of Israel. The course is divided into three parts. In the first part, the following topics will
be covered: Inspiration, Canonicity, Transmission, Translation, Interpretation of the
Scriptures and relationship between OT and NT. The second part will deal with Biblical
History, Geography, and the Religion of Israel. Due importance will be given to the
origin and development of the Religion of Israel, Feasts, Sacrifices, etc. In the third part,
students will be introduced to the writings of the Old Testament. The course will
provide the students with the foundation necessary for the detailed study of the
individual OT books undertaken during the years of theology.
Bibliography:
Collins, John J., Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, Minneapolis, 2014.
Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian., – Ammananthukunnel., Kurian, A Guide to Biblical Studies,
Mumbai, 2008.
Lukefahr, Oscar., A Catholic Guide to the Bible, Mumbai, 2003.
Menezes, Rui., The Cultural Context of the Old Testament, Bangalore, 2017.
Panackel, Charles., Speak, Lord! Bengaluru, 2016.

SS03. INTRODUCTION TO NEW TESTAMENT (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Macson Fernandes

This course aims at introducing students to the critical study and the interpretation of
the New Testament. The course is divided into three parts. The first part will deal with
the formation of the NT. Due attention will be given to the formation of Gospels,
Pauline Corpus, Johannine corpus and other writings of the NT. The second part will
focus on the Political, Religious and Social world of the NT. In the third part, students
will be introduced to the writings of the New Testament. Due attention will be given to
the interrelationship between the gospel of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The course will
provide the students with the foundation necessary for the detailed study of the
individual NT books undertaken during the years of theology.
Bibliography:
Brown, Raymond E., An Introduction to the New Testament, Bangalore, 2004.
Charpentier, Etienne., How to Read the New Testament, London, 1982.
Harrington, Daniel J., Interpreting the New Testament. A Practical Guide, Delaware,
1987.
Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian., – Ammananthukunnel, Kurian., A Guide to Biblical Studies,
Mumbai, 2008.
Perkins, Pheme., New Testament Introduction, Mumbai, 2015.

SS04. GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Macson Fernandes

Among Canonical gospels, Mark is the shortest and also the fastest-paced gospel
account. It is regarded by many as the first gospel to be written. Mark portraits Jesus as
the suffering Son of God, who offers himself as a sacrifice for sins. This course provides
the students with a comprehensive understanding of the gospel. The course will begin
with a historical background to the gospel of Mark. Questions related to authorship,
audience, purpose, date, and place of composition of the gospel will be discussed in this
section. The literary structure, unique features, plot and major themes such as
Messianic secret, Portrayal of Jesus’ disciples, A very human portrait of Jesus, etc. will
be discussed in the second part of the course. Finally, a detailed study of selected
passages from gospel will follow.
Bibliography:
Collins, Adela Y., – Attridge, Harold W., A Commentary on the Gospel of Mark,
Hermeneia, Minneapolis, 2007.
France, R. T., The Gospel of Mark: A commentary on the Greek text, NIGTC, Grand
Rapids, 2002.
Guelich, Robert A., Mark, WBC, Dallas, 2002.
Healy, Mary., The Gospel of Mark, Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, Grand
Rapids, 2008.
Stein, Robert H., Mark, BECNT, Grand Rapids, 2008.

SS05. GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Macson Fernandes

The Gospel of Matthew is the most structured of the gospels, crafted around five
carefully ordered teaching sections. Matthew presents Jesus as the Jewish Messiah; the
fulfilment of Old Testament hopes. The course on the gospel of Matthew is divided into
three parts. The first part will focus on the introductory questions about the authorship,
audience, purpose, date and time of composition. The second part will deal with literary
structure, unique features, plot and major themes in the gospel. The course will
conclude with an exegetical and hermeneutical reading of selected passages taken from
Infancy narratives, Sermon on the Mount, Miracles, Parables and the Passion
narratives.
Bibliography:
Davies, William D., – Allison, Dale C., A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the
Gospel according to Saint Matthew, ICC, Edinburgh, 1997.
Hagner, Donald A., Matthew, WBC 33, Dallas, 1995.
Mitch, Curtis., – Sri, Edward., The Gospel of Matthew, Catholic Commentary on
Sacred Scripture, Grand Rapids, 2010.
Nolland, J., The Gospel of Matthew: A commentary on the Greek text, NIGTC, Grand
Rapids, 2005.
Tuner, David., Matthew, BECNT, Grand Rapids, 2008.

SS06. GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Simião Fernandes

The Gospel of Luke is the most thematic of the four canonical gospels and portraits
Jesus as the Saviour for all the people, who brings salvation to all nations. The course
will begin with a general introduction to the gospel, dealing primarily with questions
concerning authorship, audience, purpose, date and time of composition. This will be
followed by a discussion on literary structure, special characteristics, plot and major
themes in the gospel. The course will conclude with an exegetical and hermeneutical
reading of selected passages from the gospel.
Bibliography:
Bock, Darrell L., Luke, BECNT, Grand Rapids, 1994.
Bovon, François., Luke, A Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, Hermeneia,
Minneapolis, 2002.
Gadenz, Pablo., The Gospel of Luke, Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, Grand
Rapids, 2018.
Marshall, Howard I., The Gospel of Luke, A Commentary on the Greek Text, NIGTC,
Exeter, 1978.
Nolland, J., Luke, WBC 35 a-c, Dallas, 2002.

SS07. GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN AND LETTERS (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Edson Fernandes

Besides the Gospel, 3 letters and the Book of Revelation is said to be written by John.
The basic question – who is the author of the fourth Gospel, will be touched. The
movement on which the prologue functions, the Wedding at Cana, Jesus and
Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, the great Eucharistic discourse, the Good Shepherd,
the Last Supper, the Priestly Prayer of Jesus, the Trial before Pilate and the Resurrection
will be studied minutely. The Letters of John, concerns of the community as they
struggled to live their faith in Jesus. With regards to the three Letters, the understanding
of the word ‘antichrist’ will be searched. Also, how the ‘secessionists’ connects the three
letters will be dealt with.
Bibliography:
Bouyer, Louis, The Fourth Gospel, Westminster, 1964.
Brown, Raymond, The Community of the Beloved Disciple, London, 1979.
Ellis, Peter, The Genius of John, Minnesota, 1985.
Temple, William, Readings in St. John’s Gospel, London, 1976.
Commentaries of Barrett, Brown, Westcott, Hoskeyns Saunders and Schnakenberg.

SS08. ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Edson Fernandes

The book of the Acts of the Apostles speaks to us about the history of the early church.
The book centres on the preaching and ministry of Peter and Paul. The Ascension, the
descent of the Holy Spirit, Stephen’s speech, the conversion of Paul, Inauguration of the
Gentile mission, the missionary journeys of Paul, the first ecumenical council at
Jerusalem are some important events in this book. After considering in some detail the
preliminary issues such as identity of the author, date of composition, purpose of the
book and its general outline, class discussion will move on to an exegetical study of
certain prominent text-units in the Acts narrative.
Bibliography:
Bruce, Frederick Fyvie, The Acts of the Apostles, London, 1952.
Franklin, Eric, Christ the Lord: A Study on the Purpose and Theology of Luke-Acts,
London, 1975.
Harrison, Evert, Acts-The Expanding Church, Chicago, 1975.
Haenchen, Ernst, The Acts of the Apostles, London, 1971.
SS09. LETTERS OF ST. PAUL (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Simião Fernandes
Pauline Corpus gives a thought-provoking response to the theological, liturgical, social
and moral issues that crept up in the early Christian Communities that shaped him and
his mission. His literary treasury is widely used even today in the Liturgy and in the
teaching of Christian Doctrine.
In this course, after a brief sketch on the life and mission of Paul, we shall try to
understand the message proclaimed through his letters. We shall deal with their
authenticity, classification, origin, style and literary life. An exegetical comment on
some of the important passages and terms in the Pauline Corpus will be our focus. We
shall also try to draw inspiration from Paul for our Pastoral Ministry and also endeavour
to understand his message in today’s context.
Bibliography:
Bryne, Brendan, Romans. Harrington, Daniel J. (ed.), Sacra Pagina Series. Vol. 6,
Collegeville, 1996.
Brown, Raymond E. et al. (ed.), The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, Bangalore,
1991.
Collins, Raymond F., First Corinthians in Sacra Pagina Series, Vol. 7, Farmer, William
R. (ed.), The International Bible Commentary, Bangalore, 2004.
Lambrecht, Jan, Second Corinthians, in Sacra Pagina Series, Vol. 8.
MacDonald, Margaret Y., Colossians. Ephesians, in Sacra Pagina Series, Vol. 17.
Matera, Frank J., Galatians in Sacra Pagina Series, Vol. 9.
Richard, Earl J., First and Second Thessalonians, in Sacra Pagina Series, Vol. 11.
Thekkekara, Mathew, The Letters of St. Paul. The Face of Early Christianity,
Bangalore, 1997.

SS10. LETTER TO THE HEBREWS AND CATHOLIC LETTERS (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Edson Fernandes

The letter to the Hebrews is very important to understand the priesthood and sacrifice of
Jesus- the High Priest. Certain knowledge of Jewish symbolism and Greek philosophy
is a must to understand the sophisticated letter. We shall try to understand the authorship
of each book. We will also discuss about the main themes in the Letters. The
understanding of 1 Peter as a Christian Apologetic will be attempted. Also, the
relationship between 2 Peter and Jude will be explored. Finally, the pastoral
exhortations of the letter of James will be evaluated.
Bibliography:
Delitzsch, Franz, The Epistle to the Hebrews, (Vols. I & II), Minneapolis, 1987.
Kelly, John Norman Davidson, The Epistles of Peter and John, London, 1969.
Kummel, Werner Georg, Introduction to the New Testament, London, 1966.
Reicke, Bo., The Epistles of James, Peter and Jude, New York, 1973.

SS11. THE BOOK OF REVELATION (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Edson Fernandes

This course deals with the various reactions towards the Book itself. We study in depth
the historical context, the authorship, the main source of the Book, structure and the
final remarks of the Book, we see this Book as a source of consolation and exhortation.
This Book is a strong treatise on faith.
Bibliography:
Kealy, Sean P., The Apocalypse of John, Wilmington 1987.
Loenertz, Raymond J., The Apocalypse of Saint John, Sheed & Ward, NY, 1948.
Montague, George T., The Apocalypse, Servant Publications, Michigan, 1992.
Thekkmury, Jacob, Unveiling the Apocalypse, St. Pauls, Mumbai, 2011.

SS12. PENTATEUCH (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Macson Fernandes

The foundation documents for the people of Israel are the first five books of the bible we
commonly refer to as Pentateuch. The name Pentateuch means a five-part writing – one
book in five volumes. All these books have to be viewed together. The four traditions
play an important role in the understanding of the Pentateuch. These books speak about
the origins – of the world and the people of Israel, the Exodus and the Covenant at
Mount Sinai, the laws which makes us holy, the journey in the wilderness and the
farewell speeches of Moses. History or Theology? – especially the first 11 chapters of
Genesis, Why Israel is God’s choice as His chosen people, the 10 commandments and
the alliance code that follows, the code of holiness found in the book of Leviticus, the
important events in the wilderness as found in the books of numbers, some theological
insights into the theology of land, theory of retribution as found in the book of
Deuteronomy will be dealt with.
Bibliography:
Brueggermann, Walter, Exodus: The New Interpreter’s Bible, Abingdon Press,
Nashville, 1994.
Craigie, Peter C., The Book of Deuteronomy (New International Commentary on the
Old Testament), Michigan: William B. Eerdmans, 1976.
Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian, The Pentateuch, Mumbai: St. Pauls, 2013.
Lienhard, Joseph T., Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture (Leviticus and
Number), Illinois: Inter Varsity, 2001.
Ska Jean-Louis, Sha, Reading the Pentateuch, Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2006.

SS13. WISDOM LITERATURE (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Edson Fernandes

Wisdom is the ability to perceive the order of the universe and to live according to it.
The seven books of the Old Testament which make up Wisdom Literature do not deal
much with topics like election, covenant. They are more concerned with the day-to-day
life of a human being. The understanding of ‘Mashals’ is central to wisdom books. The
book of Job will try to understand the theory of Retribution and the suffering of the
innocent. Besides this, exegesis of some selected texts of the book of Job will be done.
In the book of Song of Songs not even once is the name of God mentioned but still it is
considered to be one of the most holy books of the Jews – how it is to be interpreted? The
structure of the book of Wisdom and the personification of wisdom are indispensable
while dealing with the book of Wisdom. Also, the book of Wisdom is one of the few
books of the Old Testament which speaks clearly about after life. The pessimism of
Qoheleth does it have a reason? What is the main message of this book – will be dealt.
The sayings of the book of Proverbs and the voluminous content of the book of Sirach
will be perused.
Bibliography:
Cersko, Anthony R., “Introduction to Old Testament, Wisdom”, Mumbai: St. Paul Press,
2000.
Martini, Carlo Maria, “Perseverance in Trials, Reflections in Job”, Collegeville,
Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1989.
Menezes, Rui de, SJ, “Wisdom Traditions of Israel”, Mumbai: St. Paul Printing Press,
2013.
Nee, Watchman, “Song of Song”, London: Christian Literature Crusade, 1966.

SS14. PSALMS (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Macson Fernandes

This course focuses on the Psalms which have moulded and shaped the lives of many
Christians on this earthly journey. After dealing with the Etymology, Nature and Origin,
Formation and Division of the Psalms, we shall try to analyse the Structure, the Types
and the Themes found in the Psalms. We shall also attempt to do the exegetical analysis
of some of the Psalms with stress on their relevance in the New Testament and in
Christian Liturgy.
Bibliography:
Bergsma, John., – Pitre, Brant., A Catholic Introduction to the Bible, Vol 1, San
Francisco, 2018.
Botz, Paschal., Runways to God. The Psalms as Prayer, Collegeville, 1979.
Brueggemann, Walter., Praying the Psalms, Minnesota, 1986.
Brueggemann, Walter., The Message of the Psalms, Minneapolis, 1984.
Bullock, Hassell C., Encountering the Book of Psalms, Grand Rapids, 2001.

SS15. MAJOR PROPHETS (2 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Mariano Costa

The Prophetic books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel are traditionally called the
four ‘Major Prophets’. Associated with the book of Jeremiah are the short books of
Lamentations and Baruch. This course will focus on these Major Prophets and is
divided into two parts. The first part will deal with the origin and development of
prophecy in Israel and Ancient Near East (ANE) and the various literary forms used by
the Prophets. In the second part, the message of the Major Prophets will be studied in
their political and religious contexts. The course will conclude with an exegetical and
hermeneutical reading of selected passages from the Major Prophets.
Bibliography:
Bergsma, John., – Pitre, Brant., A Catholic Introduction to the Bible, Vol 1, San
Francisco, 2018.
Bullock, Hassell C., An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books, Chicago,
1986.
Craigie, Peter C., Jeremiah, WBC Dallas, 2002.
Smith, James E., The Major Prophets, Joplin, 1992.
Watts, John D. W., Isaiah, WBC Dallas, 2002.

SS16. MINOR PROPHETS (2 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Mariano D’Costa

The Twelve prophets are also called “minor” prophets only because they are shorter
than the “major” prophets. They are no less significant, however. In this course we will
make an attempt to study their times by placing them into three classical periods: preexilic,
exilic and post-exilic and the relevance of their message today. Hence, the course
will have two parts: (1) Overview of the Historical background of the Twelve prophets
(socio-politico-historico-religious scenario), their literary activity and the progressive
revelation found in the Books of the Twelve Prophets, their placement in the Hebrew
Canon and the Catholic Canon of the Bible, their use in Christian Liturgy and the
theological of the Books of the Twelve Prophets (2) a. Exegetical study of Prophet
Amos: his call narrative, visions and post exilic redactional activity in the Book of
Amos. b. Prophet Hosea: the marriage covenant. c. Prophet Zechariah: three
‘Zechariahs’ and the Messianic prophecy in the book of Zechariah. d. Prophet Malachi
and the messianic prophecy. e. The Twelve Prophets in the New Testament.
The aim of the course would be to introduce and initiate the students into the books of
the Twelve Prophets, the role played by them as God’s chosen instrument in the
salvation history by upholding the Mosaic Law and acting as God’s sentinels against
idolatry, moral degradation and collapse of socio-political values.
Bibliography:
Brown, Raymond E. et al. (ed.), The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, Bangalore:
TPI, 2011. Bullock, Hassell C., An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books,
Chicago: Moody Press, 1986.
Ceresko, Anthony R., Introduction to Old Testament: A Liberation Perspective.
Revised and Expanded Edition, New York: Orbis Books, 2002.
David, Freedman Noel, (ed.), The Anchor Bible Dictionary, New York: Doubleday,
1992.
Farmer, William, (ed.), The International Bible Commentary, Bangalore: TPI, 2004.
Keck, Leander, E., (ed.), The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary, Vol. V. Nashville:
Abingdon, 2015.
Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian and Ammanathukunnel, Kurian, A Guide to Biblical Studies,
Revised Edition. Mumbai: St. Pauls, 2008.
Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian., Jeremiah: An Exegetical Commentary, Bangalore: ATC,
2006.
Leon-Dufour, Xavier, (ed.), Dictionary of Biblical Theology, New York: Burns and
Oates, 2004.
McKenzie, John L., Dictionary of the Bible, Bangalore: ATC, 2002.
Schmidt, Werner H., Old Testament Introduction, Mumbai: St. Pauls, 2010.
Stuhlmuller, Carroll., (ed.), The Collegeville Pastoral Dictionary of Biblical Theology,
Bangalore: TPI, 2005.

SS17. DEUTERONOMISTIC HISTORY (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Simião Fernandes

God’s eternal plan of salvation was being unfolded in the course of the history of His
chosen people situated in different socio-political and religious backgrounds. We shall
try to understand this perception of the divine presence as presented to us by
Deuteronomistic history; The Book of Deuteronomy, main theological tenets; The
Book of Joshua; Settlement narratives of the Dt. School; The Book of Judges,
prominent judges and their hermeneutical significance; The Books of Samuel, the
history of the ark; Samuel as prophet; The book of Kings, Solomon and Elijah.
Bibliography:
Boadt, Lawrence, Reading the Old Testament, New Jersey, 1984.
Campbell, Antony, Of Prophets and Kings: A Late Ninth Century Document,
Washington, 1986.
Ceresko, Anthony R., The Old Testament. A Liberation Perspective, Bangalore, 1993.
De Vaux, Roland, The Early History of Israel, Westminster, 1978.
Gottwald, Norman, The Tribes of Yahweh, New York, 1979.
Noth, Martin, The Deuteronomistic History, Sheffield, 1991.

02. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

ST01. INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY WITH INDIAN CONTEXT OF
THEOLOGIZING (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Daniel Pereira

This course will focus on the preliminaries of doing theology: It’s Nature, Object,
Necessity, Sources; some Models of Theology; the Criteria of Christian Theological
reflection; and an overview of the historical development and pluralism in theology.
The course will also study the methodology of doing theology in the religious, social,
cultural, economic and political context of India, together with some of the prevailing
and upcoming models of doing theology in India. The Course will also deal with the
inter-related with the other theological courses and the relevance of theology for
personal life and pastoral ministry.
Bibliography:
Felix, Wilfred, Beyond Settled Foundations in The Journey of Indian Theology,
Madras, 1993.
John Paul II, Fides et Ratio, Vatican City, 1998.
Joseph, Komonchak A., Mary Collins, Dermot Lane (ed.), The New Dictionary of
Theology, Michael Glazier, 1987.
Kuncheria, Patil, Socio-Cultural Analysis in Theologizing, Bangalore, 1987.
Kuncheria, Patil & Veliath, Dominic, An Introduction to Theology, Theological
Publications in India, Bangalore, 2007.
Latourelle R. & Fisichella R., Dictionary of Fundamental Theology, Slough,
1994.
Mathias, Mundadan, Paths of Indian Theology, Bangalore, 1998.
Stephen B. Bevans, Models of Contextual Theology, New York, 1992.

ST02. REVELATION AND FAITH (4 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Daniel Pereira

The Course will focus on understanding the meaning of Christian Revelation, its
Characteristics and Language, from the Biblical and Patristic times to the Post-
Vatican II Period. The Christ Event as the climax of Christian Revelation and
Faith as man’s response to God who reveals Himself continually will be
sufficiently elucidated. In conclusion, the nexus between Faith and Salvation will
be expounded.
Bibliography:
Henry A. M. Introduction to Theology, Mercier Press, Maylor, 1952.
Kuncheria, Pathil and Veliath, Dominic, An Introduction to Theology, Theological
Publications in India, Bangalore, 2013.
Puthanangady Paul, J. Saldanha, P. Arockiadoss, Revelation and Faith,
Theological Publications in India, Bangalore, 2013.
Schillebeeckx, Edward, Revelation and Theology, Sheed and Ward, London, 1979.
O’Collins Gerald, Foundations of Theology, Loyola University Press, Chicago, 1971.

ST03. THEOLOGY OF CHRIST EVENT or CHRISTOLOGY (4 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Daniel Pereira

The whole Christ event is at the centre of our Christian faith. This event helps us
to reconcile the discussion on the biblical Jesus of Nazareth and Christ of faith.
The person, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ are central to
the Christian Mystery. We look at the various responses to Jesus that his life
elicited from those early Christian Communities. Vatican II defines the Church as
a “sacrament” and a “sign and instrument of communion with God.” Christ in his
very person is the “primordial sacrament” of humankind’s encounter with God. A
faithful study of the traditional approaches to Christology will surely reveal to us
the significant theological and more generally human implications. Jesus Christ is
the same yesterday and today and forever.
Bibliography:
Alangaram Arul, Christ of the Asian People, Bangalore: ATC, 1999.
Athappilly, Sebastian, Christology Today, Bangalore: Dharmaram, 2007.
Jonge, Marinus de, Christology in Context, Philadelphia: WP, 1988.
O’Collins, Gerald, Contemporary Christian Insights in Interpreting Jesus,
London: Mowbray, 1982.

ST04. GOD AND TRINITY (2 Credits)
Rev. Fr. George Dias

This course will deal with the problem of the relation between One God and Triune
God. We will study the Biblical as well as Patristic and Magisterial understanding of
God and Trinity, especially in relation to the different heresies. The Subsequent history
of the Trinitarian doctrine shall be treated. We will focus also on Trinity as a mystery of
salvation in a Christian life. We will also discuss the modem Trinitarian
issues/discussions, such as naming the Trinity, the distinct personal existence of the
Holy Spirit and Trinitarian imagery.
Bibliography:
Hunt Anne, The Trinity, NY: Paulist, 1998.
Lonergan Bemand, The Way of Nicea, London 1976.
Neuner Josef, The Holy Trinity, 1968.
O’Collins Gerald, The Tripersonal God, NY: Paulist, 1999.
Rahner Karl, The Trinity, London: Burns & Oates, 2001.

ST05. ECUMENISM & INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Caetano Fernandes

Part I: Ecumenism
The Course deals with the theology of the Diversity in Church Unity and the various
divisions in the Church right from the early centuries. It discusses the various attempts
made towards reunion and the origin and development of Ecumenism. It also studies
the ecumenical doctrine and activities of the Catholic Church and the ecumenical
movements.
Part II: Interreligious Dialogue
The Course tries to highlight the dialogical dimension of the Catholic Church especially
in her relationship with other religions and faith. It studies the Inter-Religious dialogue
from the biblical and theological perspective and the dimensions and forms of Inter-
Religious Dialogue. It gives special attention to the Asian/Indian Way of Being Church
and the Jewish-Catholic dialogue.
Bibliography:
Arinze, Francis Cardinal, Meeting other Believers, Wiltshire: Cromwell, 1997.
Gioa, Francesco, ed., Interreligious Dialogue, Boston: Pauline Books and Media,
2006.
Idris, Edward Cardinal Cassidy, Ecumenism and Interreligious dialogue. New York:
Paulist Press, 2005.
Kuttianimattathil, Jose, Practice and Theology of Interreligious Dialogue, Bangalore:
Kristu Jyoti Publications, 1998.
Pinto, Simon, Theology of Interreligious dialogue, Bengaluru: Brilliant Printers,
2016.
Tavard, George, Vatican II and the Ecumenical Way, Wisconsin: Marquette Press,
2016.
Villain, Maurice, Unity: A History and some Reflections. London: Harvill Press,
1963.
Vorgrimler, Herbert, ed., Commentary on the Documents of Vatican II, Vol. III, New
York: Crossroad, 1989.

ST06. THEOLOGY OF MISSIONS (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. George Dias

This course will attempt to study the Biblico-theological, Patristic and historical
development of the Church and its subsequent growth down the centuries. The different
approaches and paradigms used in the establishment and growth of the Church in non-
Christian countries and continents will be critically studied with an aim to attempt at
formulating our own approach to proclaiming the Good News to the people of our
nation, mindful of the reality of plurality of religions and cultures.
Bibliography:
Kanjanala, Augustine, SVD, Paths of Mission in India Today, Mumbai: St. Pauls, 1997.
Kavunkal Jacob and F. Hrangkhuma, Bible and Mission in India Today, Mumbai: St.
Pauls, 1993.
Vadakumpadam, Paul, SDB, Evangelization Today, Shillong: VIP, 1989.
Vadakumpadam, Paul, SDB, Missionaries of Christ: A Basic Course in Missiology,
Shillong: VIP, 2006.

ST07. INTRODUCTION TO SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY AND
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION (3 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Aleixo Menezes

Part I Introduction to the Sacraments
It deals with the Methodology of understanding the Sacraments and the Origin, Causality
and Effects of the Sacraments. We deal with; Jesus Christ is the Sacrament of Encounter
with God. The Church as the Sacrament of Christ. The Biblical theology of the Sacraments
and their Theological developments. Sacraments as a mystery of salvation.
Part II. Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
This section tries to understand their institution by Jesus Christ. Their Biblical bases
and the Theological Development of these Sacraments of Initiation; the various
Pastoral objections/problems raised against these Sacraments and their Effectiveness.
Bibliography:
Indian Theological Series, Baptism & Confirmation, Bangalore: TPI, 2006.
Indian theological Series, Sacraments in General, Bangalore: TPI, 2006.
LaVerdiere Eugene, The Breaking of the Bread, Chicago: LTP, 1998.
Osborne Kenan, The Christian Sacraments of Initiation, NY: Paulist, 1987.
Rahner Karl, The Church and the Sacraments, Freiburg, 1963.
Schillebeeckx Edward, Christ the Sacrament of Encounter with God, London, 1963.
Vorgrimler Horbert, Sacramental Theology, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1992.

ST08. EUCHARIST (2 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Aleixo Menezes

Saint John Paul II in his Encyclical Letter Ecclesia de Eucharistia says, “The Eucharist
builds the Church and the Church makes the Eucharist” (EE 26). The Gospels tell us the
story of the origin of the Eucharist. Acts of the Apostles tells us about the development
of the Eucharist. As it is the mind of Vatican II, we too are interested to carve out the
relationship between the Eucharist and Jesus the Lord. This will help us to make
Eucharist as a community event, an ecclesial event in the life of a missionary Church.
Let us believe, celebrate and live this thanksgiving, memorial, real presence,
Sacrificial-Covenantal-Meal with Love.
Bibliography:
Bermejo, Luis M., The Body Broken and Blood Shed, Anand, Gujarat: Gujarat Sahitya
Prakash, 1986.
La Verdiere, Eugene, The Breaking of the Bread, Chicago: LTP, 1998.
O’Connor, James T., The Hidden Manna, San Francisco: Ignatius, 1988.
Rahner Karl, The Eucharist, The Mystery of our Christ, New Jersey: Dimension, 1970.

ST09. SACRAMENTS OF HEALING AND PRIESTHOOD (3 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Aleixo Menezes

This course deals with the Sacraments of Penance-Reconciliation, Anointing of the
Sick, and Priesthood. They are studied from their biblical, historical, theological and
liturgical-magisterial perspective with attention being paid the pastoral relevance of
each sacrament.
Bibliography:
Firey, Abigail, A New History of Penance, Boston, 2008.
Martimort, A.G., The Church at Prayer Vol. III: The Sacraments, Minnesota: Liturgical
Press, 1987.
Coffey David M., The Sacrament of Reconciliation, Collegeville, Minnesota:
Liturgical Press, 2001.
D’Lima, Errol & Urumpackal Paul, Sacraments in General, Bangalore: TPI, 2005
Dallen, James, The Reconciling Community: The Rite of Penance, New York: Pueblo
Publishing Company, 1986.
Kasza, John C., Understanding Sacramental Healing: Anointing and Viaticum,
Chicago, Illinois: Hillenbrand Books, 2007.
Martins, Jose Saraiva, The Sacraments of The New Alliance, Rome: Urbaniana
University Press, 1987.
Stasiak, Kurt, From Sinners to Saints: A Guide to Understanding the Sacrament of
Reconciliation, New York: Paulist Press, 2014.
Larson-Miller, Lizette, The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, Collegeville,
Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2005.
McBrien, Richard, Catholicism, New York: Godfrey Chapman, 1994.
FASTIGGI, Robert L., The Sacrament of Reconciliation: An Anthropological and
Scriptural Understanding, Chicago, Illinois: Liturgy Training Publications, 2017.

ST10. THEOLOGY OF HUMAN PERSON (THEOLOGICAL
ANTHROPOLOGY) (3 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Henry Falcão

This course tries to understand the theories of Evolution and Creation from the biblicotheological
perspective; and thereby understand the influence of the creation stories
held by the neighbouring peoples and cultures on the story of creation in the Book of
Genesis. An attempt is made to reconcile the theories of Evolution and Creation based
on the Church Magisterium. A brief study is made of the understanding of the theories
of evolution and creation in Hinduism and Islam.
The course tries to develop the relationship between God and the Creation; between
God and Human Beings as Imago Dei and Human Person, who can be understood as an
indissoluble unity, or body -soul, or body-soul-spirit; between the World and Human
Beings; and between Humans. It also develops the Christian understanding of
Freedom; the problem of the presence of evil-devil-Satan in the world from the
Hinduism, Islam and Christian perspective; the Reality of Sin i.e., the First Sin and the
Original Sin; and the existence of the angels
Bibliography:
John Paul II, The Theology of the Body: Human Love in Divine Plan, Mumbai: Pauline
Books and Media, 1997.
Kuttianimattathil, J., Theological Anthropology, A Christian Vision of Human Beings,
Indian Theological Series, Bangalore: The Theological Publications in India, 2009.
Malatesta, Edward SJ, A Christian Anthropology, England: Anthony Clarke Books,
1975.
Monteiro, Evelyn and Kochurani, Abraham, eds. Concerns of Women: An Indian
Theological Response, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2005.
Wolkstein, Diane and Kramer Samuel Noah, Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth. Her
Stories and Hymns from Sumer, New York: Harper and Row, 1983.

ST11. THEOLOGY OF RELIGIONS (2 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Ivon Almeida, sfx

The course seeks to understand the theological essence of religions mainly Hinduism,
Islam, Buddhists, with their understanding of revelation and faith. It also tries to study
the development of their beliefs, traditions and major festivals with a special focus
religious pluralism, leading to a comparative study with Christian Theology.
Bibliography:
D’Costa, Gavin, The Meeting of Religions and Trinity, Edinburgh, 2000.
Dupuis, Jacques, Toward a Christian Theology of Religious, Gujarat, 2001.
Hick, John, A Christian Theology of Religions: The Rainbow of Faiths, USA, 1995.
Knitter, Paul F., Introducing Theologies of Religions, New York, 2002.
Ludwig, Theodore M., The Sacred Paths: Understanding the Religions of the World,
Pearson, 2005.
Corduan, Winfried, Neighboring Faiths: A Christian Introduction, New York, 2012.
Sumithra, Sunand, Christian Theologies from an Indian Perspective, Bangalore, 2002.

ST12. MARIOLOGY (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. George Dias

We have to restore the importance of Marian doctrine and devotion for the contemporary
Church. As such, we need to have a theologically balanced and biblically grounded
presentation of traditional and contemporary thought on Marian Spirituality. The course is
a reflection on the meaning of the Virgin Mary for the Church, Theology and indeed for
Anthropology as intended by the Councils. Mary, the Mother of God, is a peerless jewel set
inside the history of salvation and as such, the locus of all that gives us faith in Jesus Christ.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
Bibliography:
Balthasar, Hans Urs Von, Explorations in Theology II: Spouse of the Word Ignatius, San
Francisco, 2005.
Brown, Raymond E. et al, Mary in the New Testament, NY: Paulist, 1978.
Gambero, Luigi, Mary and the Fathers of the Church, San Francisco: Ignatius, 1999.
Graef, Hilda, Mary: A History of Doctrine and Devotion, London: Sheed and Ward, 1987.
Tambasco, Anthony J., What are they saying about Mary? NY: Paulist, 1989.

ST 13. FEMINIST THEOLOGY (3 Credits)
Dr. Sr. Evelyn Monteiro, scc

The course traces the origin, historical development and major tenets of Feminist
Theology and looks critically at traditional Christian theology from the perspective of
women. It situates the emergence of Indian Feminist Theology within the social,
anthropological and religious context of India. It not only deals with the role and status
of women from the biblical and theological perspectives but is also rooted in the lived
contextual realities and struggles of women for identity, dignity, respect and equality.
Using feminist principles and methodology, the course aims at awakening and
affirming women’s unique role in the society and Church and encouraging egalitarian
values and structures to guide and enrich our ministry in India.
Bibliography:
Hyun, Chung, Struggle to Be the Sun Again: Introducing Asian Women’s Theology,
1990.
Anderson-Rajkumar, Evangeline, “Practicing Gender Justice as a Faith mandate in
India,” in Studies in World Christianity, 13(1) April 2007:33-52.
Monteiro, Evelyn & Abraham Kochurani, (eds.) Concerns of Women: An Indian
Theological Response, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2005.
“Feminist Christology in Asia,” in Theology Digest, Volume 48, Number 2, (2001):
107-110.
Fiorenza, Elizabeth Schussler, In Memory of Her – Feminist Theological
Reconstruction of Early Christian Origins, New York: Crossroad, 1983.
Fiorenza, Elizabeth Schussler, Bread Not Stone: The Challenge of Feminist Biblical
Interpretation. Beacon Press, 1984.
King, Ursula, ed. Feminist Theology from the Third World, London: SPCK, 1996.
Lalrinawmi, Ralte and Anderson-Rajkumar, Evangeline, New Eyes, New Reading, New
Woman, Feminist Hermeneutics, Edited by IWIT/ISPCK, New Delhi, 2002.
Mulackal, Shalini, “Liberation of Women: Some Indian Issues” in Vidyajyoti Journal of
Theological Reflection 61 (1997): 809-815.
Fabella, Virginia & Park, Sun Ai Lee, (eds.), We Dare to Dream: Doing Theology as
Asian Women, Orbis, 1990.

ST14. THEOLOGY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT /PNEUMATOLOGY (4 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Daniel Pereira

The Holy Spirit is a person, gift and Love. Any person who lives in holiness can
experience the power of this Holy Spirit. The Pentecost event is a gift from the Father
and the Son. It is a definitive and a permanent gift. It is the force for the evangelization in
the Church and gives life to the Church of Christ (LG 4). The Spirit sanctifies the
Church and makes her the Temple. The Holy Spirit gives life and leads us to our final
destiny.
Bibliography:
Schreck, Alan, The Gift: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Catholic Tradition, Orleans,
MA: Paraclete Press, 2013.
Bermejo, Luis M., The New Life of Grace, Gujarat: Gujarat Sahitya Prakash Anand,
1982.
Bermejo, Luis M., The Spirit of Life, Gujarat: Gujarat Sahitya Prakash Anand, 1997.
Cooke, Bernard J., Power and the Spirit of God toward an experience-based
Pneumatology, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004.
Congar, Yves M.J., I Believe in the Holy Spirit, Vol. I, II, III, London: Geoffrey
Chapman, 1983.
Ngien, Dennis, Apologetic for Filioque in Medieval Theology, Bletchley, U.K.:
Paternoster, 2005.
Dunn, James D.G., Christ and the Spirit – Pneumatology, Cambridge, U.K.: William B.
Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1998.
Kim, JinHyok, The Spirit of God and the Christian Life: reconstructing Karl Barth’s
pneumatology, Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2014.
Hardon, John, History and Theology of Grace: The Catholic Teaching of Divine Grace,
Washington: The Catholic University of America Press, 2006.
Meinert, John, The Love of God Poured Out: Grace and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in St.
Thomas Aquinas, Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 2017.
John Paul II, Dominum et vivificantem, 1986.
Boff, Leonardo, Come, Holy Spirit: Inner Fire, Giver of Life, and Comforter of the
Poor, Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books 2013.
Boff, Leonardo, Liberating Grace (Trans. John Drury), Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books
1979.
Suenens, Leon Joseph Cardinal, A New Pentecost? London: Darton, Longman & Todd,
1975.
Congar Yves, I believe in the Holy Spirit, New York: Crossroad Pub. Co., 1997.

ST15. THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH (ECCLESIOLOGY) (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. George Dias

In this course we deal with: (a) The problem concerning the origin of the Church. (b)
The Biblical self-understanding of the Church. (c) Significant Epochs in the Life of the
Church. (d) Shifts in the understanding of Ecclesiology from pre-Vatican to Vatican II.
(e) Nature/Different Images of the Church. (f) Important Dimensions of the Church. (g)
Collegiality, infallibility, the primacy of Peter, the sense of the faithful. (h) Ministries
and Offices in the Church. (i) The New Way of Being Church in India today.
Bibliography:
Dulles, Avery, The Dimensions of the Church, NY: Newman, 1967.
Eruppakkatt, Joe, Church in the Third Millennium: challenges and prospects, Mumbai:
St. Pauls, 2009.
Halton, Thomas, The Church, Delaware: Michael Glazier, 1985.
Sullivan, Francis A., The Church We Believe In, NY: Paulist, 1988.
Vellanichal, Mathew, Church: Communion of Individual Churches, Mumbai: St. Pauls,
2009.

ST16. PATROLOGY (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Daniel Pereira

The course studies the life and the important works of the Eastern (Greek) and Western
(Latin) Church Fathers. The subdivision of the Fathers of the Church is mainly done
taking the Council of Nicaea as the landmark. Hence, Ante-Nicene Fathers; Nicene
Fathers; and Post Nicene Fathers. Some Syriac Fathers of the Church are also studied.
Bibliography:
Aquilina, Mike, The Fathers of the Church, Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor,
2007.
Benedict XVI, Church Fathers: From Clement of Rome to Augustine, San Francisco:
Ignatius Press, 2008.
Benedict XVI, Church Fathers: From Saint Leo the Great to Peter Lombard, San
Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2008.
Jurgens, William A., The Faith of the Early Fathers, 3 Vols, Bangalore: Theological
Publications in India, 1984.
Migne, Jacques-Paul, (ed.), Patrologiae cursus completus. series graeca et orientalis,
161vols, Paris, 1857-1886.
Migne, Jacques-Paul, (ed.), Patrologiae cursus completus: series latina, 221 Vols,
Maine, Paris, 1844-1864.
Quasten, Johannes, Patrology, 4 Vols, Indiana: Notre Dame, Ave Maria Press, 1950.
Rengers, C., The Thirty-Three Doctors of the Church, Illinois: Tan Books and
Publishers Inc., 2000.
Roberts, Alexander-Donaldson, James (eds.), The Ante Nicene Fathers, 10 Vols, Grand
Rapids (MI): Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1978-1979 (reprint).
Schaff, Philip (ed.), Nicene and Post Nicene Fathers of the Church, First Series, 14
Vols, Grand Rapids, (MI): Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1978-1979
(reprint).

ST 17. SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Ashley Alphonso

Spiritual Theology is both speculative and practical, but it is eminently practical
because it deals with Christian life in relation to the perfection of charity. With the help
of doctrinal foundations and aids to growth in holiness, the path to Christian perfection
is reflected. The course in Spiritual Theology aims not just to produce spiritual scholars
but to also enable students to be persons of God. Having Jesus at the center of Christian
spirituality, the course takes a survey of the spiritual path trod by Saints and founders of
different religious congregations/ orders, with particular focus on diocesan spirituality.
Bibliography:
Aumunn, Jordan. Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition. Reprint 4. San
Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1994.
Bernard McGinn and John Meyendorff. Vol. II. Crossroad, New York: The Crossroad
Publishing Company, 1987.
Christian Spirituality: High Middle Ages and Reformation, ed., Jill Raitt in
collaboration with Christian Spirituality: Origins to the Twelfth Century, ed., Bernard
McGinn, John Meyendorff, and Jean Leclercq. Vol. I, New York: The Crossroad
Publishing Company, 1985.
Christian Spirituality: Post Reformation and Modern. ed., Louis Dupre and Don E.
Saliers, Vol. III, New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1989.
Downey, Michael. ed. The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality. Bangalore:
Theological Publications in India, 1995.
Fanning, Steven. Mystics of the Christian Tradition, New York: Routledge, 2002
(Reprint).

ST18. ESCHATOLOGY & GRACE (4 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Henry Falcão

This course envisages studying the biblical understanding of Salvation and Grace,
along with its Patristic and Magisterial understanding. A profound study will be
initiated in Christian Hope, so as to attempt at discovering the link between individual
Salvation and Eschatological Consummation.
Bibliography:
Joseph, Francis B., Come Lord Jesus. Come Eschatology, Bangalore: TPI, 2002.
Jungel, Eberhard, Justification; The heart of Christian Faith, NY: T&T, 2001.
Kung, Hans, Eternal Life, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1985.
Maloney, George A., First Day of Eternity; Resurrection Now, Bangalore: IJA, 2002.

03. PASTORAL THEOLOGY AND MORAL

THEOLOGY AND CANON LAW
PMC01. GENERAL MORAL THEOLOGY (4 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Donato Rodrigues

Glimpses of the historical background of Moral Theology, understood as such, from
Judaism till date. The novel understanding of Moral Theology as Life in Christ according
to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The analysis of the document, Veritatis Splendor
with the integration of the new insights of St. John Paul II. The comprehension of the
Human Person ‘Adequately Considered’ based on the document Gaudium et Spes, and the
Personalistic understanding in Moral Theology with the paradigm shift from Physicalism
to Personalism. The understanding of Conscience in the Scriptures, in Vatican II, the
binding force of Conscience, the formation of Conscience, and Conscience versus the
Magisterium. The Law, the division of Law, the Properties of Law, its binding force and the
Cessation of Legal obligations regarding Law. Human acts and their relevant implications
in the acting Person are emphasized. Sin in the Scriptures, Sin as breaking God’s Covenant
and Sin analysed in the context of Fundamental Option is also considered.
Bibliography:
Bretzke, James, T., S.J. A Morally Complex World: Engaging Contemporary Moral
Theology, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 2004.
Caffarra, Carlo, Living in Christ: Fundamental Principles of Catholic Moral Teaching.
Translated by Christopher Ruff, San Francisco: Ignatius Press,1987.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, (Second Edition), New York: Doubleday, 1995.
Curran, Charles, Transition and Tradition in Moral Theology, Indiana: University of
Notre Dame Press, 1979.
Gallagher, John A., Time Past, Tome Future: A Historical Study of Catholic Moral
Theology, New York: Paulist Press, 1990.
Gratsch, Edward J., (ed.), Civille, John R., Lawrence, Ralph J., and McCarthy, Donald
G., Principles of Catholic Theology, New York: Alba House, 1981.
Grisez, Germain, The Way of the Lord Jesus: Christian Moral Principles, Vol. 1,
Chicago: Franciscan Herald Press,1983.
Grisez, Germain, The Way of the Lord Jesus: Difficult Moral Questions, Vol. 3,
Chicago: Franciscan Herald Press,1997.
Grisez, Germain, The Way of the Lord Jesus: Living a Christian Life, Vol. 2, Chicago:
Franciscan Herald Press, 1993.
Gula, Richard, Reason Informed by Faith: Foundations of Catholic Morality, New
York: Paulist Press, 1989.
Hamel, Ronald P. and Himes, Kenneth R., (eds.), Introduction to Christian Ethics: A
Reader, New York: Paulist Press, 1989.
Häring, Bernard, Free and Faithful in Christ, Vol. 3, England: St. Paul Publications,
1978.
John Paul II, Veritatis Splendor, Encyclical Letter, Bombay: St. Paul’s Publications,
1993.
Karakunnel, George, The Christian Vision of Man, Bangalore: Asian Trading
Corporation, 1984.
Kochuthara, Shaji George, (ed.), Moral Theology in India Today, The DVK
National Workshop on Moral Theology, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications,
2013.
Mahoney, John, The Making of Moral Theology: A Study of the Roman Catholic
Tradition, New York: Oxford University Press, 1987, Reprint, 2006.
May, William E., An Introduction to Moral Theology, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor,
1991, rev. (ed.), 1994.
O’Connell, Timothy E., Making Disciples: A Handbook of Christian Moral Formation,
Crossroad, New York, 1998.
Peschke, Karl Heinz, Christian Ethics: Moral Theology in the Light of Vatican II, 2
Volumes, Alcester and Dublin: C. Goodliffe Neale, 1985-1986.
Pinckaers, Servais, & Noble, M.T., Morality: The Catholic View, South Bend, Indiana:
St. Augustine’s Press, 2001.
Pinckaers, Servais, & Noble, M.T., The Sources of Christian Ethics, Washington: The
Catholic University of America Press, 1995.
Siqueira, Andrew A., Living Christian Life: Conscience and Christian Moral Life, Vol.
II, Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2015.
Siqueira, Andrew A., Living Christian Life: Introduction to Christian Moral Theology,
Vol. I, Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2015.
Siqueira, Andrew A., Living Christian Life: Theology of Sin & Sacrament of
Reconciliation, Vol. V, Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2015.

PMC02. SPECIAL MORAL THEOLOGY (4 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Donato Rodrigues

The themes that are treated here are the three Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope and
Charity, and the four Cardinal Virtues: Justice, Prudence, Fortitude and Temperance,
respectively. Under the Virtue of Justice, besides treating the different species of
Justice, themes like Right to Property, the concept of Perfect and Imperfect Ownership,
Direct and Indirect Ownership, Prescription, Right to One’s Honour and Reputation and
their Violation, different types of Secrets and their Violation, Reparation of Injuries and
their Restitution are given special attention. The Principles of Business Ethics also
forms a part of this course. Besides, the Virtue of Religion, Sins opposed to Religion are
also dealt with in this course. The Corporal Works of Mercy and the Spiritual Works of
Mercy also form a part of this section.
Bibliography:
Aquinas, Thomas, Summa Theologica, Coyote Canyon Press, 2010.
Bushlack, Thomas J., Politics for a Pilgrim Church: A Thomistic Theory of Civil Virtue,
Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Erdsmann Publishing Company, 2015.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, (Second Edition), New York: Doubleday, 1995.
Cessario, Romanus, The Virtues, or The Examined Life, New York: Continuum
International Publishing Group, 2002.
Gaudium et Spes, The Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World.
Glen, Paul J., A Tour of the Summa, Rockford Illinois: Tan Books and Publishers, 1978.
Grisez, Germain, The Way of the Lord Jesus: Living a Christian Life, Vol. 2, Illinois:
Franciscan press, 1993.
Häring, Bernard, Free and Faithful in Christ: The Truth will Set You Free, Vol. 2,
Middlegreen, Slough: St. Paul Publications, 1979.
Häring, Bernard, The Law of Christ, Vol. 2, Bangalore: Theological Publications, 1973.
Mattison, William P., Introducing Moral Theology: True Happiness and the Virtues,
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group, 2008.
Papal Encyclicals: Rerum Novarum (Leo XIII); Quadragesimo Anno (Pius XII); Mater
et Magistra & Pacem in Terris (John XXIII); Populorum Progressio & Octagesima
Adveniens (Paul VI); Redemptor Hominis, Laborem Exercens, Evangelii Nuntiandi,
Solicitudo Rei Socialis, and Centisimus Annus (John Paul II), Deus Caritas Est and
Caritas in Veritate (Benedict XVI); Lumen Fidei, Evangelii Gaudium, Laudato Si,
Amoris Laetitia, Queridia Amazonia (Pope Francis); Justice in the World (World Synod
of Catholic Bishops, 1971).
Pazhayampallil, Thomas, Pastoral Guide: Fundamental Moral Theology and Virtues,
Vol. l, 3d rev. (ed.), Bangalore: Kristu Jyoti Publications, 1995.
Peschke, Karl, Christian Ethics. Vol. 2, Bangalore: Theological Publications in India,
1979, rev. (ed.), 1987.
Podimattam, Felix, The Ten Commandments in the Law of Christ: Extraordinary
Phenomena, Vol. II, Delhi: Media House, 2013.
Podimattam, Felix, The Ten Commandments in the Law of Christ: Nature of Justice,
Human Rights, Ownership of Property, Vol. XVII, Delhi: Media House, 2013.
Podimattam, Felix, The Ten Commandments in the Law of Christ: Specific
Manifestations and Duties of Worship, Vol. III, Delhi: Media House, 2013.
Sacramentum Mundi: Articles on Virtue, Faith, Hope, Charity, and Worship.
The New Catholic Encyclopaedia.

PMC03. BIO-MEDICAL ETHICS (3 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Donato Rodrigues

Bio-Ethics covers up the topics of Value of a Person’s life created as Imago Dei. It
ascertains the positive obligation of everyone to protect human life from its very origin
to its natural death. It considers the different stages of a person from conception to
delivery, and the obligation to build the Culture of Life. In this context, certain aspects
of the beginning of the Person’s life, like Hominization, Genetic Engineering, Stem Cell
Research, Cloning and Experimentation on Human Embryos are also dealt with. A
special analysis of Donum Vitae and Dignitas Personae is also done. The different
methods regarding Medically Terminated Pregnancy (MTP) are also referred to in this
Course. The Critique of Humanae Vitae is also a part of this Course. Besides, the Divine
Dominion, the Prohibition of Killing in War, Self-Defence, and Capital Punishment is
also considered. The topics of Organ Donation and Organ Transplantation, Assisted
Reproductive Technologies (ART), Na Protechnology, Health and Health Care are and
also a part of this Course.
Bibliography:
Alora, Angeles T., Bioethics for Students, Manila: UST Publishing House, 2006.
Chakraborty, B. N., Test Tube Baby Procedures: Miracles, Mysteries and Miseries,
Kolkata: The Standard Literature Company, 2005.
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Donum Vitae. Instruction on Respect for
Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation: Replies to Certain
Questions of the Day, 22 February 1987, Quebec, Editions Paulines, 1987.
Fletcher, Joseph, Morals and Medicine: The Moral Problems of the Patient’s Right to
Know the Truth, Contraception, Artificial Insemination, Sterilization and Euthanasia,
New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1979.
John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae. On the Value and Inviolability of Human Life.
Encyclical Letter.25 March 1995, Bangalore: Pauline Publications, 1995.
Lescoe, E. J. and Liptak, D. Q. eds., Pope John Paul II Lecture Series in Bioethics, Vol. 3,
New Britain: Mariel Publications, 1982-1986 and Cromwell: Holy Apostles Press, 1991.
Lobo, George V., Current Problems in Medical Ethics, Bombay: Better Yourself Books,
1980. 5th reprint, Bombay: Better Yourself Books, 1989.
May, William E., Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life, Huntington: Our
Sunday Visitor, 2005.
McCarthy, Donald G., Bayer, E. J., and Leies, J. A., (eds.), Handbook on Critical Life
Issues, Massachusetts: Pope John XXIII Centre, 1989. rev. (ed.), Bangalore: TPI, 1993.
Paul VI, Humanae Vitae. On Regulating Human Procreation Rightly: Encyclical
Letter, 25 July 1968, London: Catholic Truth Society, 2008.
Pontifical Academy for Life, The Human Embryo in its Pre-Implantation Phase:
Scientific Aspects and Biomedical Considerations, Citta del Vaticano: Libreria
EditriceVaticana, 2006.
Rhonheimer, Martin, Ethics of Procreation and the Defence of Human Life:
Contraception, Artificial Fertilization, and Abortion, Edited by William F. Murphy Jr.,
Washington DC: The Catholic University of America Press, 2010.
Siqueira, Andrew A., Living Christian Life: Birth, Health and Death Issues in Bio-
Medical Morality, Vol. VI, Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2015.
Shannon, Thomas A., (ed.), Bioethics: Basic writings on the key ethical questions that
surround the major, modern biological possibilities and problems,3rd (ed.), Mahwah:
Paulist Press, 2000.
Tirimanna, Vimala, Catholic Teaching on Violence, War and Peace in our
contemporary World, Bangalore: ATC, 2006.

PMC04. MARRIAGE AND SEXUAL ETHICS (3 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Donato Rodrigues

Human and Christian Sexuality is dealt with special reference to the specific Christian
Ethics and the Catholic Tradition as well as the Magisterial Teachings. The two
dimensions of Human Sexuality, Affectivity and Genitality are considered as the core
on which the whole teaching of Human Sexuality is based. Sexual Anatomy of Man and
Woman is adequately considered in view of the Conjugal Act. The Conjugal Act with its
implication of the wellbeing of the spouses and procreation are also considered. The
understanding of Adulterous, Incestuous and Premarital Relationships,
Homosexuality, Paedophilia, Sexual Anomalies, Sexual dysfunctions, Bestiality,
Unnatural Sexual Relationships, Persons with different Orientation and Transgender
Persons will be dealt with. Natural Family Planning, the use of Contraception,
Pornography, and HIV/ AIDS will be also dealt with in this Course.
Bibliography:
Coleman, Gerald D., Human Sexuality: An All-Embracing Gift, New York: St Paul’s,
1992.
Collins, Raymond F., Sexual Ethics and the New Testament: Behaviour and Belief, New
York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2000.
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Personae Humanae, Declaration on Certain
Questions Concerning Sexual Ethics, 29 December 1975. See Austin Flannery, Vatican
Council II Vol. 2, rev. (ed.), 1982, New York: Costello Publishing Company, 1998.
Fuchs, Eric, Sexual Desire and love: Origins and History of the Christian Ethic of
Sexuality and marriage. Translated by Marsha Daigle, New York: The Seabury Press,
1983.
Genovesi, Vincent J., In Pursuit of Love: Catholic Morality and Human Sexuality. 2nd
(ed.), Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1996.
Kochuthara, Shaji G., The Concept of Sexual Pleasure in the Catholic Moral Tradition,
Rome: Editrice Pontificia Universita Gregoriana, 2007.
Lawler, Ronald, Boyle, Joseph, & May, William E., (eds.), Catholic Sexual Ethics: A
Summary, Explanation, and Defence, 2nd (ed.), Huntington, Our Sunday Visitor, 1998.
Letson, Douglas R., (ed.), Sex and Marriage in the Catholic Tradition: An Historical
Overview, Ottawa, Novalis, 2001.
Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Pornography and Violence in the
Communications Media: A Pastoral Response, 7 May 1989, Washington DC, 1989.
Pontifical Council for the Family, The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality:
Guidelines for Education within the Family, 8 December 1995, Boston: Pauline Books
& Media, 1996.
Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education, Educational Guidance in Human Love:
Outlines for Sex Education,1 November 1983, Bombay St. Paul Publications, 1984.
Salzman, Todd A., & Lawler, Michael G., (ed.), The Sexual Person: Toward a Renewed
Catholic Anthropology, Washington DC: Georgetown University Press, 2008.
Scott, Kieran and Horell Harold D., (eds.), Human Sexuality in the Catholic Tradition,
New York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007.
Siqueira, Andrew A., Living Christian Life: Christian Marriage and Sexual Morality,
Vol. V, Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2015.

PMC05. MARRIAGE LAW (3 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Nelson Siqueira

This Course seeks to place the present canonical legislation regarding marriage against
the relevant historical, theological, canonical and pastoral background. The nature of
marriage, its properties, essential elements and effects are explained. Topics like
consent in marriage, the notion of engagement, the preparation due before marriage, the
pastoral care of the married, etc. are studied from the moral and canonical points of
view. The course also elucidates the impediments that lead to the nullity of marriage,
their dispensation and the canonical form of marriage. Topics like separation of the
spouses, convalidation are touched. Mention is also made of some distinctive points
regarding marriage as presented in the Eastern Code.
Bibliography:
Beal-Corriden- Green, (ed.), The New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law,
Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2000.
Chiappett, Luigi A., Il Codice di Diritto Canonico, Commento giuridico-pastorale, Vol
2, a cura di Fracesco Catozzella, Arianna Catta, Claudia Izzi, Luigi Sabbarese,
Bologna, 2011.
Orsy, Ladislas, Marriage in Canon Law, texts and comments, Reflections and
Questions, Dublin, 1988.
The Canon Law Letter and Spirit A Practical Guide to the Code of Canon Law, London:
The Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 1995.
The Code of Canon Law, in English Translation, prepared by The Canon Law Society of
Great Britain and Ireland, in association with The Canon Law Society of Australia and
New Zealand and the Canadian Canon Law Society, TPI, Bangalore, 2010.
Woestman, William, Special Marriage Cases, Ottawa, 1994.

PMC06. SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Walter D’Souza

Taking into consideration the Indian situation, this course will elaborate on the Catholic
social teachings in line with Rerum Novarum of Leo XIII to Centisimus Annus of John
Paul II. This course aims at developing a critical reflective awareness among the
students about the problems of globalization, urbanization, privatization and
liberalization. The students will be animated to work for solution for the human misery
with the perspective of biblical indicators and Church responses.
Bibliography:
Desrochers, John, The Social Teachings of the Church, Bangalore: TCP, 1982.
Victor, San Miguel, Christian Sociology, Alwaye: Pontifical Institute of Theology, 1985.

PMC07. CANON LAW LATIN: GENERAL NORMS (4 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Nelson Siqueira

The content of the course comprises an introduction to the Code of Canon Law 1983, its
history. By exegetical analysis the first 203 canons of the code. It aims to give the
student an understanding of Ecclesiastical law, its theological and ecclesiological
relevance; To whom it applies and how it is to be applied. The power of Governance and
the reckoning of time. Some relevant points from the Code of Canons of Eastern
Churches are also dealt with.
Bibliography:
AAVV, Il Diritto Nel Mistero della Chiesa, Il Diritto nella Realta umana e nella vita
della Chiesa, Il Libro I del Codice: Le Norme Generali, Roma, 1988.
Beal -Corriden- Green, (ed.), The New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law,
Mahwah NJ, 2000.
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Chiappetta, Luigi, Il Codice di Diritto Canonico, Commento giuridico-pastorale Vol.
1, a cura di Fracesco Catozzella, Arianna Catta, Claudia Izzi, Luigi Sabbarese,
Bologna, 2011.
De Paolis V, D’ Auria A., Le Norme Generali, Commento al Codice di Diritto
Canonico Libro Primo, Citta del Vaticano, 2008.
Pospishil Victor J., Eastern Catholic Church Law, According to the Code of Canons
of the Eastern Churches Kottayam, 1994.
The Code of Canon Law, in English Translation, prepared by The Canon Law
Society of Great Britain and Ireland, in association with The Canon Law Society of
Australia and New Zealand and the Canadian Canon Law Society, Bangalore: TPI,
2010.

PMC08. CANON LAW LATIN: PEOPLE OF GOD (4 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Nelson Siqueira

The course deals with the second book of the Code of Canon Law 1983. It aims to
impart knowledge about the Christ’s faithful, their rights and duties, their
communion in the Church, the various states of Ecclesiastical life, and the
understanding of diversity and equality. The course also studies the rights and duties
of lay faithful, their right to form associations, as well as the formation of clerics,
their incardination, obligations and rights. Besides, the institutes of Consecrated Life
and Societies of Apostolic Life are also studied.
Bibliography:
“Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2002 of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman”, in Synodal
Documents Statement of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2002 of the Archdiocese of Goa
and Daman 17th to 23rd February, 2002 Approved by the Archbishop-Patriarch,
Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, Panjim Goa, 2002.
AAVV, Il Fedele Cristiano, La Condizione Giuridica Dei Battezzati, Bologna,
1989.
Beal-Corriden- Green, (ed.), The New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law,
Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2000.
Chiappetta, Luigi, Il Codice di Diritto Canonico, Commento giuridico-pastorale
Vol.1, a cura di Fracesco Catozzella, Arianna Catta, Claudia Izzi, Luigi Sabbarese,
Bologna, 2011.
Constitutions of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, Panjim, 2003.
Flannery, Austin, (ed.), Vatican Council II: More Post Conciliar Documents, Vol. 2,
Bombay: St. Paul’s Publications, 1989.
Flannery, Austin, (ed.), Vatican Council II: The Conciliar and Post Conciliar
Documents, Bombay: St. Paul’s Publications, 1984.
John Paul II, Ap. Exhort., Christifideles Laici, 30 Dec. 1988, in AAS 81 (1989) 393-
521.
Sebastian, Karambai, Structures of Decision-Making in the Local Church,
Bangalore, 1995.
The Code of Canon Law, in English Translation, prepared by The Canon Law
Society of Great Britain and Ireland, in association with The Canon Law Society of
Australia and New Zealand and the Canadian Canon Law Society, Bangalore: TPI,
2010.

PMC09. CANON LAW LATIN: TEMPORAL GOODS AND SANCTIONS
(4 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Nelson Siqueira

Part I Temporal Goods
The first part of this Course deals with the Patrimonial Law of the Church. Book V of the
Code is studied in detail. The norms for acquisition and the role of administrator in
taking care of the goods of the Church as a Pater familias is explained keeping in mind
the laws enacted by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI). It also consists
in the study of the particular norms governing the administration of goods in the
Archdiocese of Goa and Daman
Part II Sanctions in the Church
This part consists in the the Penal Law of the Church. Topics that are covered include
the meaning of canonical offence, the concept of imputability, the types of canonical
penalties, the application and cessation of penalties, etc. Some delicts like violation of
the sacramental seal, solicitation, abortion, etc. are studied in depth. The Norms of
Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutella and Vos estis Lux Mundi are explained.
Bibliography:
All India Seminar on the Church in India Today, Bangalore, May 15-25, 1969,
Orientation Papers, New Delhi: CBCI, 1969.
Beal-Corriden- Green, (ed.), The New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law,
Mahwah NJ: Paulist Press, 2000.
Chiappetta, Luigi, Il Codice di Diritto Canonico, Commento giuridico-pastorale Vol. 2,
a cura di Fracesco Catozzella, Arianna Catta, Claudia Izzi, Luigi Sabbarese, Bologna,
2011.
Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (LR), Complimentary Legislations to the Code
of Canon Law, New Delhi: CCBI Secretariat, 1995.
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, De Delictis Gravioribus, 18th May 2001 in
AAS 93 (2001) 785-788.
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Epis, A brief introduction to the
modifications made in the Normae de gravioribus delictis, reserved to the
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 21 May 2010 in AAS 102 (2010) 432-434.
De Paolis, Velasio, I Beni Temporali della Chiesa, Nuova Edizione Agiomata e
integrates a cura di Alberto Perlasca, Bologna, EDB, 2011.
John Paul II, Motu Prop. Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela, 30 April 2001, in AAS.,
93(2001) 737-739.
The Code of Canon Law, in English Translation, prepared by The Canon Law Society of
Great Britain and Ireland, in association with The Canon Law Society of Australia and
New Zealand and the Canadian Canon Law Society, Bangalore: TPI, 2010.
Woestman William H., Ecclesiastical Sanctions and the Penal Process, Commentary
on the Code of Canon Law, Ottawa, 2000.

PMC10. PASTORAL THEOLOGY (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Jorge Fernandes

This course will help us to reflect together on the nature and the need of Pastoral
Theology in the light of the teachings of the Church. The Church in Goa will be our
focus: The Diocesan Pastoral Plan, the Statement of the Diocesan Synod, the
Participatory Structures and the Associations and Movements functioning in the
Archdiocese will be given due importance. A section on Pastoral leadership will
motivate us to follow in the foot-steps of Jesus, the Pastor ‘par excellence’ and reflect on
the paradigm shifts that are expected for a productive Pastoral Ministry. We shall make
an effort to explore the various challenges faced by a pastor and try to give an adequate
response to the same. Pastoral use of the Bible in the various fields of our apostolate will
be stressed. A concrete action plan for the Pastoral Ministry and a couple of field trips, in
addition to the weekend parish ministry and SCCs in the neighbourhood, will equip us
with necessary tools to become effective Pastors.
Bibliography:
Amaladoss, Michael, The Asian Jesus, New York: Orbis Books, 2006.
Constitutions of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman.
D’Costa, Gavin (ed.), The Catholic Church and the World Religions, London: T&T
Clark International, 2011.
Documents pertaining to the Church in Goa.
Fernandez, Erasto & Kunduru, Joji (eds.), Renewed Efforts at Inculturation for an
Indian Church, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2002.
Flannery, Austin (ed.), The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents, 2 Vols., Mumbai:
St. Pauls, 2010.
General Statutes of Confraternities.
Kunnumpuram, Kurien, D’Lima, Errol, Parappally, Jacob, The Church in India In
Search of a New Identity, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1997
Kunnumpuram, Kurien & Fernando, Lorenzo, Quest for an Indian Church: An
Exploration of the Possibilities Opened up by Vatican II, Gujarat: Gujarat Sahitya
Prakash, 1993.
Leeuwen, Gerwin, Searching for an Indian Ecclesiology, Bangalore: Asian Trading
Corporation, 1984.
Mattam, Joseph & Arockiadass, P. (eds.), Hindutva: An Indian Christian Perspective,
Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2002.
Naik, Gregory (ed.), Understanding Our Fellow Pilgrims, Gujarat: Gujarat Sahitya
Prakash, 2000.
Pathil, Kuncheria (ed.), Pluralism: An India Perspective, Delhi: ISPCK, 1998.
Pusparajan, A. – Selvaraj, X.D., Laity in the Church, Identity and Mission in India
Today, Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2010.
PMC11. HOMILETICS (2 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Aleixo Menezes
More than ever, preaching today is challenging. A good and effective preacher should
be in touch with the Scriptures, the needs of his parishioners and concern for the society.
In this brief course of Homiletics, we attempt to put the art of sacred eloquence at the
service of the Word. Due attention will be given to the organization of thought, to the
drafting of the homily and to the actual delivery of the sermon.
Bibliography:
Al Falsol, A Complete Guide to Sermon Delivery, Andhra Pradesh: OM Books, 2000.
Buttrick, David, Homiletics, Moves and Structures, Pasadena 1987.
Gledhill, Ruth, The Times Best Sermons of 1996, London: Cassell, 1997.
Jones, Ilion T., Principles and Practice of Preaching, Nasville 1988.

PMC12. CATECHETICS (2 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Marcelino Rodrigues

Terms in Catechetics, various Catechisms, Catechetical Documents, Child catechesis,
methodology in catechesis, model lesson, learning styles of children, audio-visual aids,
child psychology and person of catechist.
Bibliography:
Alathara, Stephen, Introduction to Catechetics. Bangalore: Asian trading Corporation,
2005.
Choondal, Gilbert, (ed.), New Paradigms for Youth Catechesis. Bangalore: Kristu Jyoti
Publications, 2012.
Choondal, Gilbert, The Formation of Lay Catechists. Bangalore: Kristu Jyoti
Publications, 2004.
Dunlap, Judith, Practical Catechesis. Ohio: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2001.
De Souza, Cyril and Kalathuveettil Thomas (eds.), Introducing the Catechism of the
Catholic Church. Bangalore: Kristu Jyothi Publications, 1994.
Jungmann, Josef Andres, Handing on the Faith. Freiburg: Herder, 1955.
Marthler, Berard L. (ed.), Introducing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, London: S
P C K, 1994.

PMC13. ECO THEOLOGY (3 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Bolmax Pereira

We have been facing a lot of issues related to ecological crises and Eco justice. Every
Christian is called to give an effective faith response to them by undergoing an
examination of the relationship of scripture and theology. This course will examine
critically theories and perspectives from the biblical and theological traditions and
environmental sciences. Taking note of Indian Ecological History, and encouraging
contemporary Church initiatives, we would find ways to live in harmony with our
wounded environment.
Bibliography:
Deane, Drummond-Celia, Eco-Theology, MN: Saint Mary’s Press, 2008.
Gulley, Norman R. Creation, Christ, Salvation, Michigan: Andrews University Press,
2012.
Jeglitzka Elizabeth/Werner Dietrich, Eco-Theology, Climate justice and food security,
Geneva: Globethics, 2016.

PMC14. THEOLOGY OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP: SACRAMENTS,
LITURGY OF THE HOURS AND THE RITE OF FUNERALS (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Afonso Mendonça

This course seeks to give a basic notion of the sacraments, the Liturgy of the Hours and
the Rite of Funerals. Each is studied according to its earliest known forms and
subsequent historical developments keeping in mind the post-conciliar liturgical
reforms. Stress is given to the constitutive elements of each corresponding revised
liturgical rite. The primary aim of this course is to contribute to a deeper understanding
of the nature and the purpose of each and lead the students to a more critical
appreciation of what the Council had decreed and what the post-conciliar reform has
implemented.
Bibliography:
Adam, Adolf, The Liturgical Year: Its History & its Meaning after the Reform of the
Liturgy, New York: Pueblo Publishing Company, 1979.
Joseph K.C, Spirituality of the Liturgy of the Hours in Dhyana 2001.
Martimort, Georges A., The Liturgy & Time, New Edition, The Church at Prayer, Vol. IV
Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1983.
Sandanasamy, Jerome M. (ed.), The Prayer of the Church in the Divine Shepherds Voice
(2006), The Entire Issue Deals with the Liturgy of the Hours.
Valeria M., The Song of the Bride, Mumbai, St Paul’s, 2006.

PMC15. LITURGY: HOLY EUCHARIST (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Afonso Mendonça

A detailed study of General Instruction of the Roman Missal (Instructio Generalis
Missalis Romani) and General Introduction to the Lectionary. Besides, worship of the
Eucharist outside Mass; Liturgical Inculturation in India and the twelve points of
adaptations; the instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum and their related magisterial
documents on the Eucharist will be dealt with during this course.
Bibliography:
John Paul II, Apostolic Letter, Mane Nobiscum Domine.
D’Souza, Victor George Celebrating the Eucharist, Bangalore: Claretian Publications,
2007.
Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, Ecclesia de Eucharistia.
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Eucharistiae
Sacramentum.
General Instruction of the Roman Missal and General Norms for The Liturgical Year
and The Calendar, Bangalore: Kristu Jyoti Publication, 2002.
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Redemptionis
Sacramentum.

PMC16. GREGORIAN CHANT (2 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Mathew Rebello

This short course aims at introducing the student to the beauty of Gregorian chant. A
comprehensive notion of the history, notations, modalities, psalmody, phrasing, rhythm
and chironomy used in this plainsong is offered. More weight is given to the practical
rendering of hymns, antiphons, psalms, canticles, sequences and liturgical recitatives.
All through, a sincere effort is made to highlight the sense of holiness, beauty, awe and
universality embodied in this sacred chant, esteemed as the highest model of music that
is proper to the Latin Rite Church.
Bibliography:
Liturgical Books and Anthologies of Gregorian Chant:
Graduale Romanum, Abbatia Sancti Petri de Solesmes, Solesmes, 1974.
Graduale Triplex, Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes, Solesmes, 1979.
Jubilate Deo, London: Catholic Society, 1974.
Liber Usualis, Tournai: Desclee & Co, 1962.
The Gregorian Missal for Sundays notated in Gregorian Chant by the Monks of
Solesmes, Abbaye Saint-Pierre, Solesmes, 1990.
Vesperale Romanum, Paris: Desclee & Co, 1962.

PMC17. INDIAN MUSIC (2 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Glen da Silva sfx

This short course seeks to demonstrate the significance of Indian music in the context
of inculturation in the Church. The world of Indian classical music is the world of
ragas, of talas, of kirtis, of khyal. The students are introduced into these and other
related concepts. More stress is laid on the style and structure of ragas. The students
learn and reproduce Rag Bhairav, Rag Malkauns, Rag Kalyani, Rag Bhagashree.
Bibliography:
Deva, Chaitanya B., The Music of India: A Scientific Study, New Delhi: Munshiram
Manoharlal, 1984.
Jahan, Ishrat, Indian Music and Its Assessment, New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers,
2002.
Prajnanananda, Swami, Historical Development of Indian Music, Calcutta, 1973.
Sharma, Rama Kant, Hadry and the Rasa Theory, New Delhi: Sarup & Sons, 2003.

PMC18. LITURGICAL MUSIC (2 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Mathew Rebello

This course seeks to familiarize the students with the magisterial teachings on sacred
and liturgical music. The difference between sacred and profane music, the
importance of song/chant at liturgical celebrations, the role of the choir in the liturgy,
the appropriate use of instrumentation is some of the topics dealt with in the
theoretical section. In the practical part, the students are trained in chanting the parts
of the Mass that belong to the priest/deacon. Besides, hymnody, choral exercises and
elements of inculturation in sacred music are also given due attention.
Bibliography:
Exultet.
Guidelines regarding Liturgical Music in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman.
Teachings of the Church: Sacrosanctum Concilium in reference to Musicam Sacram.
Virgin, Frank C., Music in Catholic Worship, Washington: Pastoral Press, 1984.

PMC19. ETHICS OF CHILD PROTECTION (2 Credits)
Fr. Maverick Fernandes

Teachers of the faith have a great responsibility to towards children. Jesus himself
has warned His disciples “see that you do not despise one of these little ones” (Mt.
18: 10a)
The course is directed towards the awareness of child abuse in various forms,
addressing the moral, psychological, sociological and legal aspects. They will be
given insights so that they understand the victims of physical, sexual and emotional
abuse. It will discuss critically the principles of working with vulnerable children,
understanding the key concepts of vulnerability and resilience, the impact on the
child’s mental health and understanding the different legislations, including the
aspects of mandatory reporting of child abuse. It will apprise the participants about
the prevention and protection mechanisms to be adopted.
As children experience a range of emotional, psychological and physical problems
and trauma as a result of being abused or neglected, accessing and interacting with
the support systems will be ensured through a field experience.
Bibliography:
Pope Francis, Vos Estis Lux Mundi, Motu Proprio, http://www.vatican.va/content/
francesco/en/motu_proprio/documents/papa-francesco-motu-proprio-20190507_vosestis-
lux-mundi.html
Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Pontifical_Commission_for_the_Protection_of_Minors.
Principles of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church.
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.
Goa Children’s Act 2003 and following Amendments.
Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences.
Guidelines for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Persons;
https://www.vatican.va/resources/resources_protezioneminori-lineeguida_
20190326_en.html Confidentiality of Legal Proceedings – Instructions (Rescriptum Ex
Audientia Ss.Mi) https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/
2019/12/17/1011/02062.html
https://www.vikaspedia.in/education/child-rights/child-protection-1/child-protectionand-
the-law
The Different Types of Child Abuse and Their Effect on Children,
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/parenting/the-different-types-of-child-abuse-andtheir-
effect-on-children/
Perspectives on Vulnerability in Childhood, https://in.search.yahoo.com/search?
fr=mcafee&type=E211IN714G0&p=Perspectives+on+Vulnerability+in+Childhood
Psychosocial Support of Children in Emergencies in Emergencies;
http://unicefinemergencies.com/downloads/eresource/docs/MHPSS/Psychosocial%2
0support%20of%20children%20in%20emergencies.pdf
Albertina Almeida: Motu Proprio Vos Estis Lux Mundi, CBCI Guidelines and The State
Law on Sexual Harassment: Dealing with Sexual Abuse by Clerics.
About Support System Organisations.

04. CHURCH HISTORY

HT01. HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY I: EARLY CHRISTIANITY (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Manuel Gomes

The aim of the first part of the course is to give an overview of the developments of
Christianity in the first millennium, with special emphasis on early Christianity. It will
begin with an introduction to the concept and method of church historiography. It will
then deal with important themes and some significant personalities from early
Christianity. It will also treat other important developments like the migration of the
nations, the Germanization of Christianity, the rise of Islam and its consequences for the
church, and the factors that led to the eastern schism. The course also studies the various
factors that led the growth of the Church in India.
Bibliography:
Baus, Karl and Others, The Imperial Church from Constantine to the Middle Ages,
London, 1980.
Hughes, Philip, A History of the Church, Vol. 1 & 2, London 1961.
Jedin h. Dolan(ed) Handbook of Church History,7 vols., New York-London,
1968.
Latourette, Kenneth Scott, A History of Christianity Vol. 1 Beginnings to 1500,
San Francisco, 1975.
Lortz I., History of the Church, Milwaukee: Bruce, 1948.
Sheldon, Henry C., History of the Christian Church, Vol. 1, New York, 1988.

HT02. HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY II: LATER CHRISTIANITY (3
Credits)
Rev. Rev. Fr. Manuel Gomes

The second part of the course is to give an overview of the significant
developments in Christianity in the second millennium. The main topics dealt
with will be: the Gregorian reforms, the reformation and catholic reform, World
Mission, the Enlightenment and Christianity, Vatican I and the Papal Dogmas,
the Ecumenical Movement, Vatican II and its impact on the church. Besides the
events that took place in the Latin Church, it also includes matters concerning
the Eastern Church.
Bibliography:
Bokenkotter, Thomas, A Concise History of the Catholic Church, (revised
expanded edition) New York: Image Books, 2005.
Henry Sheldon C., History of the Christian Church, Vol. 3-5, New York 1988.
O’Harre P. F., The Facts about Luther, New York: Pustet, 1916.
O’Mahony, Christopher, Church History, A Summary, Alwaye: Pontifical
Institute Publications, 2012.
Pastor I. The History of the Pope’s from the close of the Middle Ages, 40 vols,
London, 1906-53.
Vidmar, John, The Catholic Church Through the Ages: A History: Paulist Press,
New Jersey 2014.

HT03. HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN INDIA (& GOA) (3 Credits)
Rev. Fr. Alvison Fernandes

The course will deal with the following topics: (a) the St Thomas Christians
(from early times to 1653) (b) the Beginning of the Christianity in Goa with the
coming of the Portuguese (c) Catholic Bombay in the 19thcentury (d) a
Missiological Conflict, Padroado and Propaganda (e) Archbishop Aleixo
Menezes and the Synod of Diamper (1699), the Goan Schism, Patriarchate and
the Establishment of the Indian Hierarchy (1886) etc.
Bibliography:
Costa, Fr. Cosme, A Missiological Conflict, Padroado and Propaganda,
1998.
Costa, Fr. Jose, History of Goa, 1983.
Fernandes, Fr. Lagrange Romeo, De Sasatana Peninsula.
Mahoney, Christopher, OCD, Church History, 2 volumes, Alwaye 1983.
Mascarenhas, Fr. Nascimento, Unum Presbyterium, 2014.
Moraes, George Mark, A History of Christianity in India, 1998.

HT04. HISTORY OF THEOLOGY & INDIAN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
(3 Credits)
Rev. Dr. Henry Falcão

Indian theologians have made strenuous efforts to make Jesus Christ relevant to the
complex Indian religious, cultural, social and economic spheres. This course will
present a meaningful expression of Jesus to the Indian masses in the light of pre-Vatican
II and post-Vatican II nuances. It will also help us to deepen the Indian Church’s
understanding of the Mystery of Christ.
Bibliography:
Amaladoss, Michael, The Asian Jesus, Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 2006.
Samartha, Stanley J., The Hindu Response to the Unbound Christ, Madras: CLS, 1974.
Thomas, Madathilparampil M., The Acknowledged Christ of the Indian Renaissance,
London: SCM, 1970.

SEMINARS/WRITTEN ASSIGNEMENT/COMPRHENSIVE EXAM
ONE FOR EACH TERM

First Year Theology : First Semester – Systematic Theology — 4 Credits
: Second Semester – Church History — 4 Credits
Second Year Theology : First Semester – Systematic Theology — 4 Credits
: Second Semester – Sacred Scripture — 4 Credits
Third Year Theology : Canon Law or Moral Theology — 4 Credits
Written Assignment/Dissertation: Topic & Moderator Chosen by the
Student with approval of the Director of Theology Course — 6 Credits
Comprehensive Exam: After the completion of the Theology Course — 6 Credits

TOTAL CREDITS: 198