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Thomas Karimundackal, SJ 

Prof. Dr. Thomas Karimundackal teaches Biblical Theology and Biblical Languages at the Faculty of Theology, Jnana Deepa, Pontifical Athenaeum of Philosophy and Theology, Pune, and currently serves as the Head of the Department of Scripture Studies, and the Chairperson of the Doctoral Programme in Theology at Jnana Deepa. He is the editor of Jnanadeepa: Pune Journal of Religious Studies, AUC: Asian Journal of Religious Studies, Christ College Pune Research Series (CCPRS), founder and chief editor of Wisdom Research Series (WRS), and associate editor of Bible Bhashyam and Journal of Sacred Scriptures. His academic interests include Biblical Exegesis, Biblical Spirituality, Biblical Anthropology, Biblical Hermeneutics, Science-Religion Dialogue, Eco-spirituality, Yoga, and Meditation. He has authored/edited 14 books, published research articles in various national and international journals and periodicals, and presented papers at national and international conferences.  He is also a visiting faculty in various major seminaries and colleges in India and abroad. He holds a Masters in Chemistry from the Bharatidasan University, Trichy, Masters in Counselling Psychology from Synghania University, a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, and a Doctorate in the Old Testament from the University of Innsbruck, Austria.

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

ORCID: 0000-0001-7566-4504

Website: tomsj.org

ACADEMIC  PROFILE

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION 

Name: Thomas Karimundackal 

Date of Birth: 16.08.1970 

E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected] 

2.  ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 

Secular Studies 

SSLC, GHS Belur Thayanur (1986).

Pre-Degree, Nehru Arts and Science College Kanhangad, (1986-1988).

(University of Calicut).

Bachelors in Chemistry, Govt. College Kasargod (1988-1991)

(University of Calicut).

Masters in Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy, (1996-1998) 

(University of Bharathidasan, Trichy).

     Ecclesiastical Studies 

Bachelors in Philosophy, Jnana Deepa, Pune (1998-2000).                      

Bachelors in Theology, Jnana Deepa, Pune (2001-2004).

Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (SSL), Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome (2006- 2010).

Ph.D in Old Testament, University of Innsbruck (2012-2016).

3. ADDITIONAL COURSES & DEGREES 

Diploma in Pastoral Counselling, SRC, Calicut (2004).

Diploma and Teachers Training in Yoga, Yogadham, Pune. (2010-2012).

4. SUBJECTS TEACHING/HAVE TAUGHT AT JDV OR VISITING INSTITUTE 

At UG/Diploma Level

Introduction to the New Testament

Introduction to the Old Testament

Gospel According to Luke

Gospel According to Mathew

Acts of the Apostles

Book of Revelation

Pentateuch

Deuteronomistic History

Prophets

Wisdom Literature

Basic Biblical Hebrew

Basic New Testament Greek

Basic Ecclesiastical Latin

Indian Biblical Hermeneutics

At PG Level

Textual Criticism of the OT& NT

Narrative Criticism and Art of Biblical Narrative

Biblical Hermeneutics

Biblical Hebrew

Hellenistic Influence in the NT

Exegesis OT (Deuteronomy)

Exegesis OT (Psalms)

Old Testament Spirituality 

Ecclesiastical Latin

5. TEACHING RECORD AT JDV 

Trial Teaching: June 2010    

Lecturer, Sacred Scripture: 21 February, 2012    

Reader, Sacred Scripture: 20 December, 2020

6. PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS AUTHORED/EDITED

• A Call to Commitment: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Deut 10,12-11,32 (FzB 135), Echter Verlag: Würzburg, 2017.

• Melodies from the Flute: Dialogue among Religions and Cultures – Memorial Volume for Indian Christian Philosopher Rev Noel Sheth SJ (co-ed with Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ), Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth & Christian World Imprints, New Delhi, 2018.

• Logic and Love: Reflecting on Professor John Vattanky’s Contribution to Indian Philosophy and Spirituality (co-ed with Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ), Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth & Christian World Imprints, New Delhi, 2019.

•  Fully Spiritual, Fully Human: Fostering Diverse Spiritual Experiences – Essays in Honour of Dr. Stephen Chundanthadam SJ (co-ed with Kuruvilla Pandikattu), Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth & Christian World Imprints, New Delhi, 2019.

•  Reason: Faithful and True - Essays in Honour of Dr. George Karuvelil SJ (co-ed with Dolichan Kollareth SJ), Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth & Christian World Imprints, New Delhi, 2019.

•  Responsibility and Accountability to “Our Common Home”: Caring, Nurturing and Sustaining the Environment (co-ed with Sony Chundattu, CMI), Christ College Pune & Written Words, Delhi, New Delhi, 2020. 

•  Empowered Women, Ennobled Humans: Enabling Dignity and Equality (co-ed with Sony Chundattu, CMI), Christ College Pune & Written Words, Delhi, 2020. 

•  God’s Word: Nourishing Life and Inspiring Mission – Biblical Essays in Honour of Prof. Dr. Thomas Malipurathu, SVD, Christian World Imprints, New Delhi, 2020. 

•  Logos: Proclaiming and Witnessing to God’s Word - Biblical Essays in Honour of Prof. Dr. Scaria Kuthirakattel, SVD, Christian World Imprints, New Delhi, 2020. 

• Edited Jnanadeepa, Pune Journal of Religious Studies, Vol 25/1-2 Jan-June 2021

• Faith - Freedom - Commitment: Biblical and Theological Reflections for Today Inspired by George M. Soares-Prabhu, SJ, JD-ISPCK Theological Publications' Series no. 2, ISPCK Delhi, 2021.

• Higher Education in India: Prospects-Challenges-Concerns (co-ed with Sony Chundattu, CMI), Christ College Pune & Written Words, Delhi, New Delhi, 2021. 

• Voices from Beyond: Recovering The Prophetic Voice for Today - Biblical Essays in Memory of Prof. Dr Rui de Menezes, SJ, Christian World Imprints, New Delhi, 2022.

7. PUBLICATIONS: SCHOLARLY ARTICLES 

 (see the page Articles)

8. CONFERENCE/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED 

(see the page Presentations)

9. RESEARCH GUIDANCE OF JD SCHOLARS: DOCTORAL LEVEL 

 7 Students 

10. OTHER ACTIVITIES OF ACADEMIC/PASTORAL/SOCIAL INTEREST 

Librarian at JD (Acting): 2010 October - 2011 April 

Head, Dept. of Scripture (2019 - )

Coordinator, Licentiate in Biblical Studies (2019 June - 2021 June)

Chairperson, Doctoral Programme in Theology (2021 Feb - )

Animator, JDV Tarumitra Outreach Programme: (2017-20) 

Chief Editor: Christ College Pune Research Series (CCPRS) 

Chief Editor: JD-ISPCK Theological Publications' Series (2021-22)

Chief Editor: Asian Journal of Religious Studies 

Chief Editor: JnanaDeepa, Pune Journal of Religious Studies

Associate Editor: Bible Bhashyam 

Associtate Editor: Journal of Scared Scripture

Editorial Team: JD-ISPCK Theological Publications' Series (2022- )