academic Presentations

“Biblical Paradigms for an Eco-friendly Existence” at IBIS, Delhi, in the national consultation on Ecology and Environment on 18-19 September, 2017 organized by the Green Earth Publications, Delhi.

“Election Theology and the Pelagian Understanding of Human Will” at JDV Pune, in the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Neo-Gnosticism & Neo-Pelagianism, on 3-4 November, 2017 organized by Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth & the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Vatican City.

“Human Soul – Mortal or Immortal? A Biblical Perspective”  at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, in the International Symposium on Recent Developments in the Neurological Sciences and the New Interpretation of the Spiritual Aspects of Humans, on 9-11 February, 2018 organized by St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai & IISR Delhi.

“The Concept of Soul in the Bible” at Red Fox Hotel, Delhi, in the national conference on Paradigms of Spiritual Awakenings, on 13-14 March, 2018 organized by the Green Earth Publications, Delhi.

“The Pastoral Significance of  the Passion Narrative” at Randegg, St. Pölten, Austria on March 21-23, 2018, in the Fortbildung session organized by Pfarrei Randegg for the Pastoral Assistants and Theologians of the diocese.

“The Intellectual Dimension of the Jesuit Ministries”, at Christ Hall, Calicut, on 18-19 May 2018, on the occasion of the Province assembly 2018.

“Lukan Perspectives for a New Ecclesiological Paradigm”, at SRC, Calicut, on 17-18 October 2018, on National Seminar on Fr. Kurien Kunnumpuram, SJ: A Theological Inspiration.

“Biblical Perspectives for a New Ecclesiological Paradigm in India”, at JDV Pune, in the Academic seminar, on Minstering  to the Contemporary Indian Church: Challenges and Opportunities on 8th  November, 2018 organized by Papal Seminary in collaboration with Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune.

“Contribution of the Creation Accounts in the Bible to the Dialogue of Theology and Science,” at St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, in the International Symposium on Creation without a Creator: Critical Perspectives on Hawking’s God, on 8-10 February, 2019 organized by IISR, Delhi in collaboration with Xavier Research foundation and St. Xavier’s College Ahmedabad.

“Principle and Foundation and the Creation Narratives in the Bible,” at Ashirvad, Bangalore, in the national Seminar on “ Ignatian Resources and the Role of Theologians in South Asia, on April 29-May1, 2019 organized by Forum for South Asian Jesuit Theologians (FSAJT).

“Biblical Hermeneutics: An Asian Perspective,” at St. Joseph’s Theological College, Hoc Vien Dong Ten, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam, on June 29 for the Staff –Student Colloquium.

Women in the Hebrew Bible: Roles and Significance” at Udasin Karshni Ashram, Raman Reti – Mahaban, Mathura, in the 16th all India Seminar on “ the place of woman in Religion,” on November 4-6, 2019.

“A Call to Live in Friendship with Christ: Pope Francis’ Invitation to Youth in Christus Vivit to Humanize the World” at JDV, Pune in the International, Interdisciplinary symposium, on “Towards Renewing Church and World: Revisiting Vatican Council II through the Eyes of Pope Francis” on November 29-30, 2019 organized by JDV, Pune and the CCBI commission for the Theology and Doctrine.

“Rules of Biblical Hermeneutics and its Development,” at Paurasthya Vidyapitham, Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies, St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Kottayam, in “Hermeneia 2019: a Symposium on Biblical Hermeneutics in the Modern Era” on December 10-11, 2019.

“Integral Humanism of the Nyaya: Prof. Dr. John Vattanky’s Philosophical Understanding of Society and Human Being” at JDV, Pune, in the International Seminar on “Humanizing Social Life: Philosophical Issues and Practical Concerns, on January 17-18, 2020.

“Finding Solace amidst Pandemic” in the Webinar organised by the Center for Indian Spirituality (CIS), Kanjirapally on Facing the Challenges of COVID -19 Pandemic on September 18, 2020: https://meet.google.com/xcd-jqbe-btt

“What does the Bible Teach about Global Pandemics?” in the Webinar organised by Sameeksha, Center for Indian Spirituality for the  Jnana Sameeksha on November 9, 2020: http://meet.google.com/eff-hequ-mjn

“Pope Francis’ Vision for Society and Humanity in Fratelli Tutti,” in the Webinar organised by the Theological Forum of the Kerala Jesuit Society on Fratelli Tutti: A Reading from the Kerala Context on December 12, 2020: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/6834204671?pwd=SG51NkRSamZ5ZDM2STFFS2xLWW5Udz09

“The “Gospel of Prosperity:” Is It Biblically Sound?,” in the Webinar organised by the Theological Forum of the Kerala Jesuit Society on The Gospel of Prosperity and its Challenge to Christian Life in Kerala on 23 January, 2021: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81373242518 pwd=N29uOXlRUG44NllkWkx4aXdOc1BDUT09

“Quantum Mechanics: A Paradigm for Relational - Interdependent Spirituality,” in the Webinar organised by St. Paul Institute of Professional Studies, Indore and Research Foundation of India on The Role of Science and Spirituality for a Harmonious and Fulfilling Human Community on 16 March 2021: http://meet.google.com/yoq-veat-ttm

“Faith and suffering in the Bible” in the Webinar organised by the Center for Indian  Spirituality, Kanjirapally on Suffering and faith in Christian Life on 22 March 2021: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89512702453pwd=M1JUVGMyekxaYUFpR2F3cStZZnZWZz09

"Life Lessons from Covid-19 Pandemic," organised by AKJM Higher Secondary School, Kanjirappally for the Students and Parents on 19 April, 2021 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79440319761?pwd=aDJ0OXloWmZvd0ZzODJlNThaaFQrdz09 

“To be Neighbours in the World: Pope Francis’ Vision for Humanity and Society in Fratelli Tutti” – Webinar organized by PHJC, Bengaluru on July 28, 202.https://meet.google.com/tqm-ojgy-uqh

“Divine – Human Origin of the Bible” - Webinar organized by Nav Sadhana, Pastoral center of the Diocese of Pune on Aug 14 &28, 2021. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88421574043pwd=VVpBcEZrUXhmVm5vTjVZSUpkQWpxQT09

“The Concept of Shepherd in the Hebrew Bible and its Relevance for Today” – Webinar organized by ‘Deepen Your Faith,’ (DYF) for the group of the lay faithful of the Archdiocese of  Mumbai on Aug 21, 2021.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86088055115?pwd=OGwrWGx0NFVvLzNRQk9ueFhCTkEzdz09

“Biblical Hermeneutics & Exegesis” - Webinar organized by Nav Sadhana, Pastoral center of the Diocese of Pune on Sept 11& 25, 2021.https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5399145150?pwd=Z1YzcnRBVWNmbEU3Wm5YMGtyUWhDdz09

“Experience of Crisis and Faith-filled Response: Insights from the Book of Job,” – Webinar organized by Nav Sadhana, Pastoral center of the Diocese of Pune on Sept 30, 2021. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87357057352pwd=MTRDYURXRmV4YzRlckduTnRtS2tVZz09

“Word of God and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola” – Webinar organized by CLC, Kerala State Service Team, on Oct 23, 2021. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82266705032pwd=citjckNrNjhsenQ2ckNmblBwQ25adz09

“The Art of Ignatian Discernment for Day-to-today Life” – Webinar organized by the Jesuits of Kerala Province on Nov 15, 2021. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86798268999?pwd=TkZWYU9oZUJ2TjlkMHRyTlBIdmtGdz09

“Reverence for Creation as God’s Good Creation: Biblical Reflection on Caring our Common Home” – Webinar organized by The Green Earth Foundation, Delhi on Nov 21, 2021. https://meet.google.com/vwp-sbkf-mym

“To be Proud and to be Challenged: Exploring the Beauty and Challenges of Teaching,” in the Staff Animation Programme, Presentation Convent School, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, on June 11, 2022

 “Migration in Biblical Perspectives,” at Ishvani Kenrda, Pune, in the National Consultation on Migration In India: Emerging Challenges and Responses, organized by Ishvani Kendra and Vivat India on 27-30 September 2022.

 “Nazirites and Sainthood in the Old Testament,” at Bethany Vedavijnana Peeth: Institute of Oriental Theology, Pune, in the VI BVP Theological Colloquium on Sainthood in the Oriental Tradition: With Reference to the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios on 06-08 January 2023.

 “Human Being: Image and Likeness of God or Digitalised Object?,” at St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore in International Symposium on  AI, Robotics, Humanoids and the Future of Science and Religion on 18-20 November, 2022.

 “Pastoral Conversion to the Gospel: Pope Francis’ Call for Pastoral conversion in the Indian Context,” at Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur, in the International Conference on Listening & Learning: History and culture in dialogue with Pope Francis, Jointly organized by Archdiocese of Trichur & Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur on 6-9 January 2023.

“Community Animation and Religious Leadership – Synodal Journey Way,” at Province Jubilee Home, MSFS Provincial House, Pune Province in the Superiors Forum Animation Programme, organized by the Missionaries of St Francis De Sales – Pune Province, on 13 August 2022.

“Synodal Way = Jesus’ Way: Inspirations from Jn 13:1-17,” at St. Mary’s Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum, in the Students Seminar, on 18 December 2022.

 “The Liberative - Prophetic Spirituality of Jesus,” in Life Skills for Mission, organized by Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Plymouth, IN, USA, on August 30, 2022.

“A Time of Trial and Testing but also a Time for Growth and Maturing: Pandemic and the Desert Wandering of the People of Israel” organized by ‘Deepen Your Faith,’ (DYF) for the group of the lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Mumbai on Aug 27, 2022.

“Gospel According to Mathew” organized by Nav Sadhana, Pastoral center of the Diocese of Pune, for the group of the lay faithful of the Diocese of Pune on Sept 17 & 24, 2022.

"Priesthood a Covenant with God: Ways of Nurturing it in Today's Context," at MSFS Provincial House, Pune Province in the Ongoing Formation Programme for Priests,  organized by the Missionaries of St Francis De Sales – Pune Province, on 25 March 2023. 

“Human Being: Image and Likeness of God or Digitalised Object?,” in Innsbruck - Pune conference on "Anthropology in Digital Age: Theological and Philosophical Responses"  held at the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Innsbruck from  May 3 - 6, 2023.

 “Gendering Genius in the Bible: An Exploration into Integration of Biblical Femininity and Masculinity” at the National Symposium on Gendering Genius in the Bible: An Exploration into Integration of Biblical Femininity and Masculinity, at Ishvani Kendra held on November 8-11 organized by the Catholic Biblical Association of India (CBAI). 

“The Imago Dei: The Biblical Foundation for Human Dignity” at the national symposium on Human Dignity and Pastoral Accompaniment of the Vulnerable, the Minors and Victims of Injustice: Theological, Ethical, Canonical and Legal Perspectives organized by Catholic Bishop’s Conference of India (CBCI) on November 18-20 at St. Pius College X College, Mumbai.