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Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST
Little Flower Major Seminary, Institute of Philosophy
and Religion, Aluva, Kerala. (1991-1993)
| Institution | Vidhya Bhavan, Bangalore |
| Diploma in Philosophy | Little Flower Major Seminary, Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Aluva, Kerala. (1991-1993) |
| Degree Studies | Union Christian College, Aluva, , Kerala. (M G university, BA Malayalam Lit. 1993-1996) |
| Theology Studies |
BTh - Dharmaram Vidhya Kshethram, Pontifical Athenaeum of Philosophy, Theology and Canon Law, Bangalore, Karnataka (1996-1999) MA (Religious Studies) and STD, PhD - (Specialisation in Ecology) Catholic University Leuven, Belgium (2009). Title of Thesis: Beyond Human Dominion: An Appraisal of the Ecological and Ethical Implications of the Sabbath in Reconsidering the Theology of Creation |
| Visiting Faculty |
2010-12: St. Thomas Benedictine Abbey,Kappadu, Kerala. 2010 : Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth, Kerala. 2011-14: Little Flower Major Seminary, Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Aluva, Kerala. 2012 : Dharmaram Vidhya Kshetram, Pontifical Athenaeum of Theology, Philosophy and Canon Law, Bangalore, Karnataka. 2012-14 : Niveditha, Chungumveli, Aluva. 2015: Sanathana, Divyakarunya Vidhyappetaham, MCBS, Major Seminary, Thamarasserry, Kerala. 2017 : St. Mary’s Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum, Kerala. 2018 : Mary Matha Major Seminary, Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Trichur, Kerala. 2018 : Jnanasameeksha, Diploma Course in Theology for Laity; Trivandrum and Kannur |
| Administrative Responsibilities |
2000-02 : Vice Rector and Procurator- Little Flower Minor Seminary, Poovathode, Kerala. 2002-04 : Superior and Rector- Little Flower Minor Seminary, Poovathode, Kerala. 2010-12 : Superior- Little Flower Ashram; Faculty- John Paul Memorial Educational Institutes, Labbakada, Kattappana, Kerala. 2012-18 : Provincial Superior, CST Fathers, St. Joseph’s Province, Aluva, Kerala. 2018: Superior and Rector- Vidhyabhavan, CST Fathers, Bangalore, Karnataka. |
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• Fundamental Moral Theology • Ecology, Theology and Ethics • Climate Change, Economy and Ethics • Theology of Justice • Natural law |
| Books |
1. Uneesoyude Visudha Cherupushpam (Malayalam), Little Flower Centenary Memorial Series no 4, Aluva: St Joseph’s Provincial House, 1996, 4 editions. 2. Beyond Human Dominion: Ecotheology of Creation and Sabbath (Bangalore: Asian Trade Cooperation,) 2012. |
| Research Articles |
1. “Sanyasa Jeevitham: Sathyathinte Vazhiyil,” (Malayalam) Jeevadhara, Vol XXXII, No 188, April 2002, 132-1511. 2. "A Theological and Ethical Response to the Climate Change in the light of Biblical Covenant Tradition," with Prof Dr. Johan De Tavernier, in Ethics and Climate Change: Scenarios for Justice and Sustainability, ed. Matteo Mascia and Lucia Mariani (Padova: Coop. Libraria Editrice Universita di Padova, 2010). 3. “Apabrmshangale Vazhithiruvukalakki: Sabhayum Stahpakanum Naleyude Munbil”, (Malayalam) in Vallychan Vykhtiyum Dhuthyavum, ed. Augustine Pamplany, Aluva: Little Flower Seminary, 2011, 257-266. 4. “Sabbathacharanathinte Paristhithimanangal,” (Malayalam) Mathavum Chinthayum, Book, 92, Issue 1, January- February, 2011, 27-37. 5. “Manushyavykthithavum, Paristhithikendreekruthamaya Mathaathmakathyum”, (Malayalam) Jeevadhara, Vol XLI, No 243, June 2011, 175-188. 6. “The Sabbath Commandment: An Innovative Scheme for Ecological Harmony.” Vidyajyothi Journal of Theological Reflection Volume 75, No 7, July 2011, 492-507. 7. “Being in Harmony: Biblical Vision of Interconnected Existence”. Dharma, Vol 36, No3, July- September 2011, 275-288. 8. “The Wisdom of Sabbath Rest in a World of Consumerism”. Malabar Theological Review, Vol 07, No 1, 2012, 48-68. 9. “Naalam Thooninte Sathyanweshangal” (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, Vol XLII, No 249, June 2012, 167-175. 10. “Where do we g(row)o?: A Critique on Development from an Ecological and Ethical Perspective” in Moral Theology in India Today: The DVK National Workshop on Moral Theology, ed. Shaji Kochuthara (Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications) 2013, 369-389. 11. “Bhoomi: Bharatheeya- Kristava Dharashanagaliloode” (Malayalam) in Irulum Velichavum: Navasamskruthikke Oru Kristavabhashym, ed Thomas Padiyath (Kunnoth: Good Shepherd Major Seminary) 2013, 298-302. 12. Vikasanavum Paristhithika Prathykhathankgalum, (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, June 2013. 13. “Open to Realities: Pope Francis Call for Inner Reformation,” Jeevadhara, Vol No November 2013, 460-450. 14 “Kristuvinjaniyahtilninnum Paristhithika Paadangal,” (Malayalam) in Khristu Darsanam: Sadhyatahaklum Samsyakalum ed. Sebastian Chalackal (Calicut: Media House) 2013, 113-124. 15. “Economy Ecology and the Current Crisis” in Frozen Values A Theology of Money, ed. Mathew Illathuparmbil and Baiju Julian (Aluva: Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy) 2014, 109-130. 16. Christ and Cosmos: A Paradigm for Ecological Integrity in New Horizons in Christian Ethics, ed. Shaji Kochuthara (Bangalore: Asian Trading Cooperation) 2014, 501-514. 17. Sustainable Development: A Tool to Ecological Protection in Church and Sustainable Development, ed Charles Irudayam, (Bangalore: Asian Trading Cooperation) 2014, 96-111. 18. “Healing the Wounds: Gender Discrimination, Ecological Crisis and Shifting Paradigms” in Gender Justice in the Church and Society, ed. Shaji Kochuthara (Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications), 2016, 360-375. 19. “Gender Equality through the Prism of Ecological Virtues in Laudato si,” Journal of Dharma, Vol 41, No, 04, 2016, 437-456. 20. Sabbathu Dharshanthinte Paristhithika Prasakethi, (Malayalam) in Paristhithi Daivasahsthrathinu Oru Smakalleke Bhashyam, Vadavathoor: ed Scaria Kanniyakonil, Oriental Institute of Religious Studies, 2016, 407-416. 21. Gender Equality through the Prism of Ecological Virtues in Laudato si in Feminine Genius, Perspectives and Projects, ed. Saju Chakkalackal (Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2016) 375-396. 22. “Nava Udaravathkaranayugathile Khristu Saskyam” (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, Vol XLVI, No 273, June 2016, 65-73. 23. Musing Together: Challenges and Prospects of Fraternity in Religious Life in Living the Joy of the Gospel Today: Challenges to the Family and to the Consecrated Life, ed. Shaji Kochuthara (Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2017), 171-186. 24. “Celebration of Lord’s Day and Its Ecological Significance,” Aikya Samiksha, Vol 14, September, 2017, No 02, 70-91. 25. Renewal of Theology and Ethics in an Era of Ecological Crisis in Indian Moral Theology: Historical Studies and Future Prospects, ed. Mathew Illathuparambil, (Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2017) 160-173. 26. “Corruption in Society and Church: Theological Responses”, Encounter: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Reflections of Faith and Life, Vol 9, No 1, January-June 2018, Thrissur, 108-126. |
| Other Articles |
27. “Enthukondu Sabha Vittu Pokunnu?” (Malayalam), Talent, December 1997, 744- 750. 28. “Therese and the Church”. Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church, Death Centenary Souvenir, The Souvenir Committee, National Commission, The Theresian Carmelite Family, India, 1998, 39-42. 29. “Venam Himsaykum Oru Neethi Sasthram,” (Malayalam) Assisi, Volume 49, Issue 14, February, 2004, 37, 41-42. 30. “Ennikente Prakruthiye Thirichu Tharoo” (Malayalam), Sathyadeepam, 2012 February 8, 01 & 6. 31. “Parishithiyum Kristhava Dharmavum” (Malayalam), Karunikan, February 2012, 16-19. 32. Editorial, (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, Vol XLII, No 249, June 2012, 163-165. 33. The ‘Littleness’ of Therese and ‘Be Little,’ in Golden Jubilee Souvenir, Little Flower Seminary, Aluva, 2013, 15-17. 34. “Editorial” (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, June 2013. 35. “Editorial” (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, June 2014. 36. “Editorial” (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, June 2015. 37. “Editorial” (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, Vol XLVI, No 273, June 2016, 5-6. 38. “Editorial” (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, Vol XLVII, No 279, June 2017, 3-9. 39. “Editorial” (Malayalam), Jeevadhara, Vol XLVIII, No 285, June 2018, 5-9. 40. “Indian Penal Code Section 377 and the issues of Homosexuality,” Light of Truth, Vol 09, Issue 16, 2018 August 1-16, 11. 41. “Flood in Kerala: Turn Disaster into Opportunity”, Light of Truth, 2018 Vol 09, Issue 18, 2018 September 16-10, 11,15. |
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• VII International Conference on Ethics and Environmental Policies: Ethics and Climate Change. Scenarios Justice and Sustainability, Padova; 23-25 October, 2008. Paper presented; “A Theological and Ethical Response to the Climate Change in the light of Biblical Covenant Tradition”.
• ESCT International Conference: The Eager Longing for Creation- Interdisciplinary Theological Perspectives on Ecology and Economy, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland; 20-23 August 2009. Paper presented; “The Sabbath Experience: An innovative Scheme for Renewing Creation”. • Leuven Encounters in Systematic Theology VII, To Discern Creation in a Scattering World, Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium; 28-31 October 2009. Paper presented; “The Implications of the Theology of Sabbath Rest for Ecological Ethics”. • Forum for Liberation Theologies, Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium; The Global Climate Challenges: Discerning the Signs of the Time, 26 November, 2009. Paper presented; “The Human Activities’ Impact on Climate: Reflections based on Local Experiences”. • Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth; Eco-Philosophy, Challenges and Promises: A Christian Response, 1-2 August, 2010. Paper presented; “Christian Response to Ecological Challenges”. • The Silver Jubilee Symposium, Ruhalaya Major Semianry, Ujjain MP; Christian Response to Contemporary Issues in Religions and Ethics, 25-26 August 2010. Paper presented; “Ecological issues and Christian Response”. • AMTI Annual Conference, Ecological Concerns and Associated Social Movements: An Ethical Analysis, Nava Spoorthi Kendra, Bangalore; 29-31 October, 2010. Paper presented; “The Relevance of Sabbath Commandment in Ecological Issues. • Pan Asian Conference of CTEWC, Doing Catholic Theological Ethics in a Cross-Cultural and Inter-religious Asian context, Dharmarm Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 17- 20 July 2015. Paper presented; “Deep distrust on democracy: Implementation of Policies, Laws and its Ethical Challenges”. • Chavara Year Event, Living the Joy of the Gospel Today: Challenges to the Family and the Consecrated Life, Dharmarm Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 12-14, August 2015. Paper Presented: “Musing Together: Challenges and Prospects of Fraternity in Religious Life in Living the Joy of the Gospel Today”. • National Conference on Feminine Genius, Women Leadership for a just and compassionate Society, Dharmarm Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 29-30 July 2016. Paper Presented: “Gender Equality through the Prism of Ecological Virtues: Wisdom in Laudato si”. • Living the Word in Worship Conference: St. Mary’s Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum; 13-14 January 2017, Paper presented; “Celebration of the Lords day and its Ecological Significance”. • 10th MEPC Symposium, Mary Matha Major Seminary, Trichur; “Salt of the Earth; Light of the World!" Interfacing Political Situation and Theological Reflection, 11-12 August 2017, Paper presented; “Corruption in Society and the Church: Theological Responses”. • Third CTEWC Conference: A Critical Time for Bridge-Building: Catholic Theological Ethics Today,” Catholic High School St. Joseph, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; 26-29 July 2018. Paper presented; “Wisdom of Ecological Virtues in Anthropocene”. |
| Address |
Vidhyabhavan, CST Fathers, P B No 2903, Christ School Road, Dharmaram College PO, Bangalore- 560 029 |
| Phone | 9497685098 |
| Email address | kanayankalcst@gmail.com |