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St.Joseph Pontifical Seminary
Mangalapuzha
Duration: The Course leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Theology extends over seven semesters.
Eligibility: For admission to the course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Theology, a candidate should have completed successfully at least a two year course in Philosophy. The applicant should be presented by the
Rector or the Superior of the house in which he is resident. Lay persons attending the course are presented by their parish priest.
Programme of Study The programme of study comprises Lecture Courses, Seminars, Electives and Dissertation. The Courses are divided into the following branches of Theology: Sacred Scripture, Fundamental and Systematic
Theology, Moral Theology, Patrology, Church History, Liturgy, Spiritual Theology, Pastoral Theology, Canon Law and Optional Subjects.
| Subjects | Professors | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| God of Salvation & Trinity | Karakunnel G, R.B. Gregory | 4 |
| Revelation & Faith | Pulickal S, R.B. Gregory | 3 |
| Pentateuch | Anaparambil J, Variamattam M. | 3 |
| New Testament Background | Mulloor J, Puthenpurackal C. | 2 |
| Hermeneutics | Pamplany J, Prasad J. | 2 |
| Church History Ancient | Ambadan R, Marottikaparambil F. | 2 |
| Introduction to Theology | Panjirakaran S, R.B. Gregory | 2 |
| Liturgy | Nariculam A. | 2 |
| Catechetics | Alathara S, Kundukulam V. | 2 |
| Biblical Greek | Puthenpurackal C, Kaithakottil J. | 2 |
| Methodology & Research Paper | Nariculam A, Prasad J. | 1 |
| Subjects | Professors | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Christology | Panjikaran S, Puthenpurackal C | 4 |
| Fundamental Moral Theology | Julian B, Mynatty H. | 4 |
| Synoptic Problem & Mark | Puthenpurackal C, Naluparayil J. | 3 |
| Patristics | Ambadan R, Kadeparambil A. | 3 |
| Church History Medieval | Marottikaparambil F, Ambadan R. | 2 |
| Canon Law | Jerman S, Thoompunkal J. | 2 |
| Indian Church History | Marottikaparambil F, Ambadan R. | 2 |
| Biblical Hebrew | Anaparambil J, Pamplany J. | 2 |
| Homiletics | Kizhakkayil J, R.B. Gregory | 2 |
| Mariology | Mundolickal P, Panakal J. | 1 |
| Subjects | Professors | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | Mulloor J, Prasad J. | 4 |
| Bio Ethics | Julian B, Kallely A. | 4 |
| Social Ethics | R.P. Vincent, Illathuparampil M. | 3 |
| Priestly Spirituality & Celibacy | Puthenveettil A, Keeranpara F | 3 |
| Prophets | Anaparambil J, Thondiparambil J. | 3 |
| Church History Modern | Ambadan R, Marottikaparambil F | 2 |
| Gospel of Matthew | Achandy Johnson, Puthenpurackal C. | 2 |
| Seminar I | Kochurani A, Kuriedath J, Kadeparampil A, Paravila F.. | 2 |
| Subjects | Professors | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Theological Anthropology | Kundukulam V, R.B. Gregory | 4 |
| Johannine Writings | Kurianal J, Prasad J. | 4 |
| Ecclesiology | Karakunnel G, Pinheiro D. | 4 |
| Grace & Pneumatology | Keeranpara F, Kadeparambil A. | 3 |
| Canon Law | Jerman S, Thoompunkal J. | 3 |
| Church History Contemporary | Ambadan R, Marottikaparambil F. | 2 |
| Liturgy | Sr. Grace SABS, Rajadas G. | 2 |
To be eligible for degree course, students should obtain 60% marks in the aggregate of the subjects of the first and second year theology examinations. A written dissertation on a theological theme with a minimum of 6000 words directed by one of the teachers of the Faculty should be submitted by each student during the sixth semester. At the end of the course there will be comprehensive examinations both written and oral in the subject of Holy Scripture, Systematic Theology and Moral Theology. 50% marks are necessary for a pass in each of the comprehensive examinations.
The basic course in Theology coincides with the three and a half years of the first cycle of the Faculty. Basic Course students are exempted from Seminar II. However, they are to have some knowledge of the biblical languages. They have to write also a dissertation on a theological theme with a minimum of 3500 words directed by one of the teachers of the Faculty and submit it during the sixth semester. In order to secure a pass in the basic course a student should obtain 40% marks in individual subjects and 40% mark in final comprehensive examinations. Basic Course students who successfully complete the prescribed course in Theology may receive Diploma in Theology
