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Shaji George Kochuthara, CMI
Bachelor of Philosophy, Dharmaram
Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore

Academic Qualifications	2016: Research Scholar, Jesuit Institute, Boston College, MA, USA 2000-2006: Doctoral Studies at the Gregorian University. Defended the Doctoral Thesis, The Concept of Sexual Pleasure in the Catholic Moral Tradition in March 2006 and was awarded Summa cum Laude.
Post-Graduate and Doctoral Studies	1998-2000: Licentiate in Moral Theology, Gregorian University, Rome. Secured the Degree with Summa cum Laude. Dissertation: Formation of Conscience: A Study with Special Emphasis on Self-Development and Conscientization.
Undergraduate Studies	1987-1989: Bachelor of Philosophy, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore. Passed in First Class with Distinction. 1990-1993: Bachelor of Arts (English Literature), M.S. University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Passed in First Class. 1993-1996: Bachelor of Theology, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore. Passed in First Class with Distinction and with First Rank.

Teaching Experience and Administrative Responsibilities

Teaching Experience	• 2006- onwards: Lecturer in the Faculty of Theology, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore. • 2001-2006: Visiting lecturer in the Faculty of Theology, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore.
Courses Taught Undergraduate Level	Fundamental Moral Theology; Moral Theology of Sexuality and Marriage; HIV/AIDS and Moral Challenges; Sex Education; The Theology of Marriage and Sexuality in the Recent Teachings of the Church; Theology of Sexuality: A Critical Evaluation of Contemporary Theologians.
Licentiate and Post-Graduate Levels	History of Moral Theology; Theology of Conjugal Sexuality; Natural Law; Sexuality, Celibacy and Intimacy; Homosexuality, Contraception and Masturbation: Contemporary Theological Approaches.
PhD Guide:	Two students have defended their doctoral theses Currently guiding 10 doctoral students
Other Academic and Administrative Responsibilities	2018 April-Dean, Faculty of Theology, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore 2017 Nov-President, Association of Moral Theologians of India 2017 Chairperson, Institutional Ethics Committee, St Martha’s Hospital, Bangalore 2016-2017 Convenor, National conference on “Human Formation in Major Seminaries,” Dharmaram College, Bangalore, 10-13 February 2017. 2016 Member, Editorial Board, Jeevadhara (Theological Journal published from Kottayam, Kerala) 2016 Member, Editorial Board, MST Review (Theological Journal published from the Philippines) 2016 Member, International Planning Committee, Project on “The Second Vatican Council: Text and Contexts, Receptions and Challenges,” Vallendar, Germany 2015 Member, International Planning Committee, Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church 2015 Convenor, National Conference, “Challenges to the Family and to the Consecrated Life,” Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 12-14 August 2015. 2015 Series Editor, Asian Theological Ethics 2015 Member of the Planning Committee and Site Organiser: Asian Regional Conference on “Doing Theological Ethics in a Cross-Cultural and an Interreligious Asian Context,” Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 17-20 July 2015. 2015 Convenor, National Workshop, “Catholic Cultures, Indian Cultures.” Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore; in Collaboration with the College of the Holy Cross, USA, 12-15 January, 2015 2014 Convenor, National Conference, “Gender Justice in the Church and Society,” Dharmaram Vidya Kshetra, Bangalore, 17-20 July 2014 2014 Member, Editorial Board, Herald of the East, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore. 2013 Member, Institutional Ethical Committee, St Marthas Hospital, Bangalore 2013 Series Editor, Dharmaram Moral Theology Series 2012 Member, Asian Regional Committee, Catholic Theological Ethics in the world Church 2012-2017 Director, Centre for Research on Kuriakose Chavara, Dharmaram VidyaKshetram 2012-2013 Convenor, International Conference “Revisiting Vatican II: 50 Years of Renewal” (DVK Jan 31-Feb 3, 2013) 2011-2012 Convenor, National Workshop on “Moral Theology in India Today” (DVK July 12-15, 2012 2011-2015 Registrar, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram 2011 Head of the “Asian Forum”, Catholicethics.com 2009 Editor-in-Chief, Asian Horizons, Dharmaram Journal of Theology. 2009 Chairperson, Institutional Ethical Review Board, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences. 2007-2018 Director, Post-Graduate/Licentiate Programme in Moral Theology, DVK 2007 Member, Institutional Ethical Review Board, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences. 2007-2014 Member, Board of Post-Graduate Studies, Faculty of Theology. 2006-2012 Director, Centre for Women Studies, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore. 1996-1998 Director of Chavara Sauhruda Vedi, an organization for school students in Kerala. 1996 Ordained Priest

Research Interests

• Moral Theology
• Sexual Ethics
• Theology of Marriage
• Family Ethics
• Natural Law
• History of Moral Theology
• Vatican II
• Social Justice

PUBLICATIONS [Books, Articles]

List of Publications Books	1. Shaji Kochuthara (ed.), Vivahasandesangal (in Malayalam, Theology of Marriage and Homilies for the liturgical celebration of marriage), St. Pauls, Ernakulam, 2004. 2. Shaji George Kochuthara, The Concept of Sexual Pleasure in the Catholic Moral Tradition, Editrice Pontificia Università Gregoriana, Roma, 2007. 3. John Britto Chethimattam: A Pioneer of Indian Christian Theology, ed. Kuncheria Pathil and Shaji George Kochuthara, Dharmaram Publications, Bangalore, 2007. 4. Shaji George Kochuthara, ed., Moral Theology in India Today: The DVK National Workshop on Moral Theology, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2013. 5. Shaji George Kochuthara, ed., Revisiting Vatican II: 50 Years of Renewal, Vol I, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2014. 6. Shaji George Kochuthara, ed., Revisiting Vatican II: 50 Years of Renewal, Vol II, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2015. 7. Shaji George Kochuthara, ed., Revisiting Vatican III: 50 Years of Renewal, Vol III, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2015. 8. Shaji George Kochuthara, ed., Gender Justice in the Church and Society, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2016. 9. Shaji George Kochuthara, co-ed. [with Yiu Sing Lucas Chan and James F. Keenan], Doing Asian Theological Ethics in a Cross-Cultural and an Interreligious Context, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2016. 10. Shaji George Kochuthara, ed., Living the Joy of the Gospel Today: Challenges to the Family and to the Consecrated Life, Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publicaitons, 2017. 11. Shaji George Kochuthara, Viju P. Devassy and Tomy Thomas Kattampally, ed. Human Formation in Major Seminaries, Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publications, 2017.
Research Articles	12. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Conjugal Sexual Pleasure: Contemporary Theological Perspectives,” Ephrem’s Theological Journal 13 (2009) 44-71. 13. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Kama without Dharma? Understanding the Ethics of Pleasure in Kamasutra,” Journal of Dharma 34 (2009) 69-95. 14. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Experience of the Divine: Symbolism of the Sensual and the Spiritual,” in New Horizons of Indian Christian Living, ed. Saju Chackalackal, Bengaluru: Vidyavanam Publications, 2009, 855-884. 15. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Sexuality, Love, Marital Life: The Indian Scenario Today-Changing Perspectives and Ethical Challenges,” Asian Horizons (2010) 86-97. 16. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Fundamentalism: The Only Way to Redeem Religious Ethics? Journal of Dharma 35 (2010) 337-354. 17. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Re-discovering Christian Eco-theological Ethics,” Hekima Review 43 (2010). 18. “‘Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!’ (Song of Songs 1:2). Gender, Pleasure and Conjugal Sexual Ethics,” Hekima Review 44 (2011) 32-46. 19. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Laingikasukhanubhooti – Oru Kristiya Dharmikasastra Darsanam,” (in Malayalam) Mathavum Chintayum 92, 3 (2011) 48-60. 20. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Patriarchy and Sexual Roles. Active-Passive Gender Role Versus an Ethics of Mutuality,” Journal of Dharma 36 (2011) 435-452. 21. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Context and the Future of Theological Ethics. The Task of Building Bridges,” in ed. James F. Keenan, Catholic Theological Ethics. Past, Present and Future. The Trento Conference, Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2011, 296-306. 22. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Laingikathayum Brahmacharyavum,” Roopikaranabhashyam, 7, 1 (January-June 2012) 28-37. 23. ShajiGeorge Kochuthara, “Sexual Abuse Scandal and the Church: A Critical Appraisal,” in ed. Astrid Lobo Gajiwala, Varghese Theckanath, S.G. and Raynah Braganaza Passanha, Gender Relations in the Church: A Call to Wholeness and Equal Discipleship, Streevani, Pune, 2012, 54-89. 24. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Sexuality: Changing Perspectives,” in Shaji George Kochuthara, ed., Moral Theology in India Today: The DVK National Workshop on Moral Theology, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2013, 499-524. 25. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Azhimathiyilamarunna Vikasana Swapnangal,” Jeevadhara 43 (June 2013) 230-239. 26. A. Vimal Kumar, Bala Kiran Vannekuty, Joseph Thambi Gone, M.R. Sharma and Shaji George Kochuthara, “The Impact of Dowry System in the Christian Communities,” Asian Horizons 7, 2 (2013) 357-375. 27. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Indian Ethos and the Culture of Corruption: Moral/Psychological Perspective,” in Francis Gonsalves and Shalini Mulackal, ed., Corruption in Public Life: A Theological Response, Bangalore: Indian Theological Association and Asian Trading Corporation, 2013, 68-88. 28. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Globalization in Solidarity: Reflections on Globalization from India,” Political Theology 15, 1 (2014) 53-73. 29. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Dowry as a Social Structural Sin,” in Feminist Catholic Theological Ethics: Conversations in the World Church, ed. Linda Hogan and Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, New York: Orbis Books, 2014, 108-122. 30. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Mutuality as a Fundamental Norm in Sexual Relations. Reflections on Catholic Sexual Moral Tradition in the Context of the Spiralling Incidence of Sexual Violence in India,” in ed. Varghese Thekkanath, SG and Julie George, SSpS, ed., Living Nirbhaya: Pathways to Violence Free Church and Society, Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2014, 213-246. 31. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Did Paul Recommend Sexual Abstinence? Understanding Paul’s Teaching on Marriage and Sexuality in 1 Corinthians 7,” in Scaria Kanniyakonil, ed. New Horizons in Christian Ethics: Reflections from India, Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2014, 371-390. 32. Shaji George Kochuthara, CMI, “Celibacy: A Theological Understanding,” in ed., Tomy Tharayil, Attachment, Intimacy and Celibacy, Bandra: St Pauls, 65-122. 33. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: After 50 Years: A Vision for the Church of the Future,” Asian Horizons 9, 3 (2015) 435-438. 34. Shaji George Kochuthara, CMI, “A Theology of the Church of the Future: A Participatory Church of Equal Discipleship,” Asian Horizons 9, 3 (2015) 527-543. 35. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Radiating the Joy of the Gospel: The Spirit of Pope Francis,” Sanyasa Journal of Consecrated Life 10, 2 (2015) 123-140. 36. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Ongoing Renewal of Moral Theology in India,” Asian Horizons 9, 1 (2015) 197-214. 37. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Mission Barmherzigkeit,” Forum Weltkirche 1 (Januar-Februar 2015) 14-21. 38. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Celibacy: A Theological Understanding,” in Attachment, Intimacy and Celibacy, ed. Tomy Tharayil, Mumbai: St Paul’s, 2015, 65-122. 39. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Christianity’s Encounter with Asian Cultures and Peoples: Its Postcolonial Faces,” in ed. Kuncheria Pathil, Church on Pilgrimage: Trajectories of Intercultural Encounter, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2016, 253-271. 40. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Gender Policy of the Catholic Church of India: A Contribution of the Indian Church for Women Empowerment,” Journal of Dharma 41, 4 (December 2016) 415-436. 41. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Gaudium et Spes, Globalizace a rozvojovy svet,” Caritas et Veritas issue 1 (2016) 82-94, http://caritasetveritas.cz/index.php?action=openfile&pkey=196. [In English, “Gaudium et Spes, Globalization and the Developing World,” Caritas et Veritas issue 1 (2016) 95-107, http://caritasetveritas.cz/index-en.php?action=openfile&pkey=196] 42. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Christianity in Asia Today: Attempts to Re-Discover its Heritage and Identity,” Asian Horizons 10, 3 (2016) 577-595. 43. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Gender Policy of the Catholic Church of India: A Contribution of the Indian Church for Women Empowerment,” in Jose Nandhikkara, ed., Feminine Genius: Perspectives and Projects, Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publications, 2016, 351-373. 44. Shaji George Kochuthara, “A Theology of the Church for the Future: A Participatory Church of Equal Discipleship,” in ed. Virginia Saldanha, Varghese Theckanath, SG and Julie George SSpS, Women as Equal Disciples: Unfinished Task of the Church, Delhi: Media House, 2016, 259-279. 45. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Sexuality, Gender and Sexual Violence: Can Christian Sexual Ethics Prevent the Culture of Sexual Violence in India?” in Gender Justice in the Church and Society, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2016, 455-468. 46. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Snehathinte Anandam (Amoris Laetitia): Kudumbangal Neridunna Velluvilikalum Nootana Daivasastrabhimukyangalum,” Jeevadhara 46, 275 (October 2016) 56-77. 47. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Pastoral Care in the Light of Amoris Laetita,” Word and Worship 50, 1 (January-March 2017) 67-89. 48. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Women in the Catholic Moral Tradition and Ecclesiastical Law,” Birthing a New Vision 24 (March 2017) 79-103. 49. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Dowry System in India and the Christian Family,” in Shaji George Kochuthara, ed., Living the Joy of the Gospel Today: Challenges to the Family and to the Consecrated Life, Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publicaitons, 2017, 106-113. 50. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Economic Inequality: An Ethical Response,” Religions 2017, 8.8 (2017): 141; doi:10.3390/rel8080141 51. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Vatican II and the Family - The Paradigm Shift and the Challenges Ahead,” in P. Pulikkan, ed., The Living Legacy of Vatican II: Studies from an Indian Perspective, Bangalore: ATC, 2017, 290-311. 52. Shaji George Kochuthara, CMI, “Sexual and Family Ethics: Future Prospects,” in Mathew Illathuparampil, ed., Indian Moral Theology: Historical Studies and Future Prospects, Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publications, 2017, 174-196. 53. Ansa George and Shaji George Kochuthara, “Pope Francis on Migration,” Jeevadhara 47, 282 (November 2017) 50-58. 54. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Moral Formation for a Gender-Just Church and Society,” Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies 8 (December 2017) 186-214. 55. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Mercy: The Heart of Christian Ethics and the Key to Becoming Human and Becoming Divine,” in K. Henry Jose MSFS, Becoming Human, Becoming Christ: Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Dr Jacob Parappally MSFS, Bengaluru: ATC Publishers, 2018, 331-341.
Other Articles	56. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial,” Asian Horizons 3 (2009) 3-8. 57. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial,” Asian Horizons (2010) 3-12. 58. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial,” Asian Horizons 4 (2010) 243-246. 59. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial,” Asian Horizons 5 (2011) 3-8. 60. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial,” Asian Horizons 5 (2011) 215-221. 61. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial,” Asian Horizons 5 (2011) 409-411. 62. Shaji George Kochuthara, “The Transparency Revolution,” in July 2011, “Forum,” www.catholicethics.com 63. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial,” Asian Horizons 5 (2011) 629-631. 64. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Over an Aging Dam,” in February 2012, “Forum,” www.catholicethics.com 65. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial,” Asian Horizons 6 (2012) 7-10. 66. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Millions of Missing Girls. Female Foeticide and Ethical Concerns,” in July 2012, “Forum,” Catholicethics.com 67. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: After 50 Years - Reflections on Vatican II,” Asian Horizons 6 (2012) 395-398. 68. Shaji George Kochuthara, “That Delhi Girl!” http://www.catholicethics.com/forum-submissions, posted on January 19, 2013. 69. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: Asian Theologians on the Universal Church,” Asian Horizons 6, 4 (2012) 591-596. 70. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: After 50 Years: Divine Revelation; Sacred Liturgy,” Asian Horizons 7, 1 (2013) 3-6. 71. Shaji George Kochuthara, “The Tyranny of Money,” http://www.catholicethics.com/forum-submissions, posted in June, 2013. 72. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: Asian Family: Its Crisis and Opportunity,” Asian Horizons 7, 2 (2013) 231-236. 73. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: Being a Church in the World,” Asian Horizons 7, 3 (2013) 429-434. 74. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Karunyathinte Pramanangal,” Karmelakusumam 111, 1 (January 2014) 18-19. 75. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Karunyathinte Pramanangal,” Karmelakusumam 111, 1 (January 2014) 18-19. 76. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Karunyathinte Pramanangal,” Karmelakusumam 111, 2 (February 2014) 22-25. 77. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: Biotechnological Revolution in Asia,” Asian Horizons 7, 4 (2013) 643-646. 78. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Karunyathinte Pramanangal,” Karmelakusumam 111, 3 (March 2014) 18-21. 79. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: After 50 Years: Catholic Eastern Churches,” Asian Horizons 8, 1 (2014) 3-5. 80. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Development without Compassion for the Aged?,” http://www.catholicethics.com/forum-submissions/development-without-compassion-for-the-aged 81. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: Synod on the Family: Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization,” Asian Horizons 8, 2 (2014) 195-199. 82. Shaji George Kochuthara, “A Ray of Hope from the World of Art and Literature," http://www.catholicethics.com/forum-submissions/a-ray-of-hope-from-the-world-of-art-and-literature?utm_source=December+FIRST+2015&utm_campaign=CTEWC+Constant +Contact+&utm_medium=email 83. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Mercy Prevailed over Law,” Light of Truth, 2015 November 16-30. 84. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: After 50 Years: Apostolate of Lay People,” Asian Horizons 9, 2 (2015) 255-258. 85. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Preface,” in Vimal Tirimanna, CSsR, The Ordinary Synod of Bishops 2015: A Few Theological and Pastoral Reflections on the Catholic Understanding of Marriage, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2015, vii-x. 86. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: After 50 Years: Ongoing Renewal of Moral Theology,” Asian Horizons 9, 1 (2015) 3-6. 87. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: Economic Inequality,” Jeevadhara 46.276 (November 2016): 5-8. 88. “Introduction,” in Gender Justice in the Church and Society: Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2016, 9-20. 89. “Editorial: Ethics, Theology and Technology,” Asian Horizons 10, 1 (2016) 3-6. 90. “Editorial: Asian Christian Heritage,” Asian Horizons 10, 3 (2016) 437-440. 91. “Editorial: Conscience,” Asian Horizons 10, 4 (2016) 647-653. 92. “Report: Human Formation in Major Seminaries,” [Along with Jose Nandhikkara and Jose Kizhakkekuttu], Karmelasandesam 234 (March 2017) 29-38. 93. “Introduction,” in Shaji George Kochuthara, ed., Living the Joy of the Gospel Today: Challenges to the Family and to the Consecrated Life, Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publicaitons, 2017, 5-10. 94. “Editorial: Amoris Laetitia,” Asian Horizons 11, 1 (2017) 3-8. 95. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: 500 Years of Reformation,” Asian Horizons 11, 2 (2017): 223-226. 96. Shaji George Kochuthara, Viju P. Devassy and Tomy Thomas Kattampally, “Introduction,” in Shaji George Kochuthara, Viju P. Devassy and Tomy Thomas Kattampally, ed. Human Formation in Major Seminaries, Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publications, 2017, 11-20. 97. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial,” Jeevadhara 47, 282 (November 2017) 5-6. 98. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: New Faces of Religious Fundamentalism and Violence,” Asian Horizons 11, 3 (2017) 427-428. 99. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Editorial: Asian Christologies,” Asian Horizons 11, 4 (2017) 613-614. 100. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Foreword,” in Kochuthresia Puliappallil, OSS, The Cardinal Virtues in Christian Ethics and Sāmānya Dharma in the Manusmṛti, Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publications, 2018, xiii-xiv. 101. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Gender Justice,” in Contextual Ecclesial Education and the Evangelizing Mission of the Church, ed. Paulachan Kochappilly, CMI, Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publications, 2018, 109-114.
Book Reviews	102. Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church. The Plenary Papers from the First Cross-cultural Conference on Catholic Theological Ethics, ed. James Keenan, Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2009 (reprinted), Asian Horizons (2010) 233-236. 103. Natural Law. In Search of a Common Denominator, ed. Paul Chummar C., Nairobi: CUEA International Symposiums – The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 2010, Asian Horizons (2010) 236-239. 104. Vincent Leclercq, Blessed Are the Vulnerable: Reaching Out to Those with Aids, New London: Twenty-third Publications, 2010, Asian Horizons 4 (2010) 484-487. 105. Heidi Hadsell and Christoph Stückelberger, ed., Overcoming Fundamentalism: Ethical Responses from Five Continents, Geneva: Globethics.net, 2009, Asian Horizons 4 (2010) 500-502. 106. Vimala Chenginimattam, CMC, A Resonating Different Voice. Psycho-Moral Development of Women According to Carol Gilligan, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2011, Asian Horizons 5 (2011) 207-208.

INVITED TALKS/ LECTURES GIVEN

Conference Presentations

107. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Human Sexuality: Religious, Historical, Philosophical and Contemporary Perspectives,” National Youth Seminar on “Understanding Human Sexuality,” 22-24, 2009, Ecumenical Christian Centre, Bangalore, 22.10.2009.
108. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Sexuality: A Gift and a Task,” National Youth Seminar on “Understanding Human Sexuality,” 22-24, 2009, Ecumenical Christian Centre, Bangalore, 22.10.2009.
109. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Sexuality: Contemporary Challenges,” National Youth Seminar on “Understanding Human Sexuality,” 22-24, 2009, Ecumenical Christian Centre, Bangalore, 24.10.2009.
110. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Perspectives on Human Sexuality,” National Level Workshop, Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access Skill Facilitating, Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, 01-01-2010.
111. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Homosexuality: Catholic Perspectives,” BITS Seminar on Decriminalization of Human Sexuality: perspectives and Challenges( with reference to Homosexuality issues in India),” Ecumenical Christian Centre, Bangalore, 13-02-2010.
112. “Gender Perspectives in Theological Education,” National Seminar on En-Gendering Theological Education, UTC, Bangalore, 24-06-2010.
113. “Theological Ethics in the Future: Context,” Plenary Session Paper: Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church, Trento, Italy, 24-27 July, 2010.
114. “Re-Discovering Christian Eco-Theological Ethics,” Indian Moral Theology Association Meeting, Bangalore, 29-31 October, 2010.
115. “Mystical and the Sensual: Opposites or Complementary?” International Conference on Mysticism Without Bounds,
DVK-Christ University, Bangalore, 5-8 January, 2011.
116. “Sexual Abuse in the Church and our Response: Crisis Management or a Learning Experience,” George Lobo Annual Lectures, JDV, Pune, 17-01-2011.
117. Sexual Abuse in the Church and the Ethical Challenges,” George Lobo Annual Lectures, JDV, Pune, 17-01-2011.
118. Moral Awakening: A Prerequisite to Consecrated Life, CRI, Bangalore, 04-03-2011.
119. “Official Response to the Sexual Abuse Scandal in the Church: A Critical Appreciation and Analysis,” 2nd National Consultation:
“Gender Relations in the Church: A Call to Wholeness and Equal Discipleship,” organized by Streevani, Satyashodhak,
IWTF and Montforte Social Institute, Mumbai, 13-15 August, 2011.
120. “Understanding of Sexuality in a Globalized World,” The Impact of Globalization on Youth, ECC, Bangalore 29-31 August, 2011.
121. “Role of the Catholic Church in Ethical Issues,” Embracing Holistic Health through Practice, Education and Research: CNGI Regional Meeting, Camillian Pastoral Health Centre, Bangalore, 11-12 November, 2011.
122. “Transgender: Ethical Perspectives,” Colloquium on Transgender, Marthoma Church, Bangalore, 16 December 2011.
123. “Theology of Death and Dying in the Eastern Christian Rituals,” Symposium on the Meaning of Death, Lubljana University, 25 April 2012.
124. "Indian Ethos and the Culture of Corruption," Indian Theological Association - Annual Meeting and Seminar, Jalandhar, Punjab, 18-22 October, 2012.
125. "Natural Law," Association of Indian Moral Theologians, Pune, October 25-28, 2012.
126. "Corruption: Ethical Evaluation," Association of Indian Moral Theologians, Pune, October 25-28, 2012.
127. "Mutuality and Reciprocity: Fundamental Norms in Sexual Relations," Third National Consultation on Gender Relations in the Church and Society: "Living Nirbhaya: Towards a Violence Free Society," Organised by Streevani at Atmadarsan, Mumbai, 9-11 August 2013.
128. “Mutuality and Reciprocity: Fundamental Norms in Sexual Relations,” Streevani, Mumbai, August, 2013.
129. “Mutuality as Fundamental Norm in Sexual Relations: Reflections on Sexual Violence in India,” Association of Moral Theologians of India, Annual Meeting, Gopalpur, Odisha, 25-27 October 2013.
130. Lectures on Vatican II (6 Lectures), 8-9 November, 2013, Cappuchin Theology College, Eluru.
131. “A Theology of the Church for the Future,” National Conference on Vatican II and Women, organised by Streevani Pune, CBCI Office for Women and NBCLC, Bangalore, 8-11 January, 2014.
132. “Vatican II and the Family: The Paradigm Shift and Challenges Ahead,” Chair of Christian Studies, Calicut University and Institute of Theology,
Trichur, 28 Feb – 2 March 2014.
133. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Sexuality, Gender and Sexual Violence,” “Gender Justice in the Church and Society,” Second National Seminar on Moral Theology in India Today, 17-20 July 2014, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore.
134. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Religious Perspectives on Homosexuality: Role of the Church,” 27 September 2014, Camillian Pastoral Health Centre, Snehadhan, Bangalore.
135. “Living Nirbhaya: Reflections on the Catholic Moral Tradition and the Spiralling Incidence of Sexual Violence in India,” Workshop on Gender Relations in the Church and Society: Living Nirbhaya – Towards a Violence Free Society, CRI Bangalore and Streevani, Pune, at Good Shepherd Convent, 18-19 October, 2014.
136. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Changing Perspectives on Sexuality and the Indian Family,” Association of Moral Theologians of India, Annual Conference, “Indian Family: Its Crisis and Opportunities,” 24-26 October 2014, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore.
137. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Perspectives on Homosexuality,” 20 November 2014, ECC, Bangalore.
138. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Theological Reflections on Transgender,” 20 November 2014, ECC, Bangalore.
139. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Pastoral Orientation for the Family Apostolate: Reflections Based on Gaudium et Spes, Familiaris Consortio and Letter to Families,” 14 December 2014, Holy Cross Fathers, Bangalore.
140. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Radiating the Joy of the Gospel: The Spirit of Pope Francis,” Consecrated Week Seminar, “Bringing God’s Embrace: Living and Radiating the Joy of the Gospel,” 6-8 February 2015, Sanyasa, Bangalore.
141. Shaji George Kochuthara, “The Meaning of Human Sexuality: Can the Religious and the Secular Approaches Meet?” International Conference, “Dharma: Interface betwen Sacred and Secular,” 4-7 January 2015, Dharmaram Viday Kshetram, Bangalore.
142. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Patriarchy and Gender,” College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, 29 February 2016.
143. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Economic Inequality: An Ethical Response,” An Interdisciplinary conference, “Growing Apart: The Implications of Economic Inequality,” Boston College, Massachusetts, USA, 8-9 April 2016.
144. Shaji George Kochuthara, “The Context: Challenges to the Family”; 2. “Christian Vision of the Family: Biblical and Theological, in Light of Amoris Laetitia”; 3. “Challenges to the Family: Indian Context”; 4. “Amoris Laetitia: Is there any Change in the Teaching?” 5. ‘Sexuality: Changing Perspectives and Debated Issues,”; 6. “Conjugal Sexuality: Theological Approaches”; 7. ‘The Crisis in the Church Resulting from Sexual Abuse of Minors”; 8. “Guidelines for a New Pastoral Approach to the Family”; 8. “Corruption: Ethical Evaluation” at the seminar, “Emerging Challenges in Moral Theology and Pastoral Practice” at NBCLC, Bangalore, 11-15 July 2016.
145. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Marriage and Marriage Problems: a re-thinking’ in the light of Amoris Laetitia,” at the seminar on the Pastoral Implications of Amoris Laetitia, St Joseph’s Pontifical Institute, Aluva, 18 July 2016.
146. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Liturgical Celebration of the Marriage in the Syro-Malabar Church (Kerala, India): A Model for Cultural Integration and Dialogue,” at “Diverse Cultural and Religious Ways of Thinking: A Dialogue,” International & Interdisciplinary Conference – Theologicum – Institut Catholique de Paris, 27-30 June, 2016.
147. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Gender Policy of the Catholic Church of India: A Contribution of the Indian Church for Women Empowerment,” paper presented at the seminar “Feminine Genius: Women Leadership for a Just and Compassionate Society,” Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram,
Bangalore, 29-30 July 2016.
148. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Women in the Catholic Moral Tradition and Ecclesiastical Law,” paper presented at the “National Consultation on Impact of Religion and Culture on Women’s Empowerment: An Indian Perspective,” organised by Streevani at Montfort Social Institute,
Hyderabad, 23-26 September 2016.
149. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Formation of Conscience, Gospel Values, Pastoral Discernment and Sex Education in Families in Asian Context in Light of Amoris Laetitia,” INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR FAMILIY LIFE in different cultures of Asia, NBCLC, Bangalore, 30.10.2016 – 01.11.2016
150. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Pastoral Accompaniment of Families,” paper presented at the General Body Meeting of the Kerala Catholic Council,
POC, Cochin, 5 December 2016.
151. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Amoris Laetitia: Is there any Change in the Teaching of the Church?,” paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Moral Theologians of India, Goa, 21-23 October, 2016.
152. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Moral Formation for a Gender-Just Society and Church,” paper presented at the International Conference on Teaching Catholic Social Ethics and Civic Education Programme, Chinese University in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 17-18 March 2017.
153. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Changing Perspectives on Sexuality, Marriage and Family,” Fortress Press Writers’ Workshop on Interrogating and Reconstructing Theology in South Asia,” United Theological College, Bangalore, 25-26 August 2017.
154. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Love is Chaste,” International Symposium, ‘Fill the Lamps with the Oil,” Cana, Pontifical John Paul II Institute, Changanacherry, 24-09-2017.
155. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Implications of Amoris Laetitia for Pastoral Care and Ministry to Different Types of Families,” National Symposium on “Understanding Amoris Laetitia in the Indian Context,” St Pius X College, Mumbai, 13-15 October 2017.
156. Shaji George Kochuthara, Panel Discussion on “Emerging Recommendations for Pastoral Care and Accompaniment of Families in Difficult Marriage Situations,” National Symposium on “Understanding Amoris Laetitia in the Indian Context,” St Pius X College, Mumbai, 13-15 October 2017.
157. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Conscience in Amoris Laetitia,” Annual meeting of the Association of Moral Theologians of India, Niveditha, Chunangamvely, Aluva, 20-22 October 2017.
158. Shaji George Kochuthara, “Gender Justice and Child Protection,” “CMI Legacy of Contextual Ecclesiastical Education and the Evangelization Mission of the Church,” CMI Philosophers and Theologians Forum, DVK, Bangalore, October 27-28 2017.

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