Professional
Academics
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).
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).
Diploma in Pastoral Counselling, SRC, Calicut (2004).
Diploma and Teachers Training in Yoga, Yogadham, Pune. (2010-2012).
teacher and research guide
Courses offered 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
Courses offered at PG Level
Textual Criticism of the OT& NT
Narrative Criticism and Art of Biblical Narrative
Biblical Hermeneutics
Advanced Biblical Hebrew
Hellenistic Influence in the NT
Exegesis OT (Deuteronomy)
Exegesis OT (Psalms)
Old Testament Spirituality
Ecclesiastical Latin
Guides Doctoral Students in Biblical Exegesis and Biblical Theology
Visiting Professorship
St. Joseph’s Theological College, Vietnam (2019-20)
St. Pius X College, Goregaon, Mumbai (since 2017-)
KJM, Regional Seminary, Sambalpur, Orissa (since 2017-)
Pourastya Vidyapeetham, Vadavathoor, Kottayam (since 2020-)
Oriens Theological College, Shillong (2018-19)
St. Mary's Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum (since 2021-23)
Morning Star, Kolkotta (since 2022- )
Sanathana Divyakarunya Vidyapeetham, MCBS Institute of Theology, Thamarassery (Since 2022- )
Biblical exegete and Theologian
Author:
A Call to Commitment: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Deut 10,12-11,32 (FzB 135), Echter Verlag: Würzburg, 2017.
Reviews about the Book
Otto, Eckart, Zeitschrift für Altorientalische und Biblische Rechtsgeschichte (ZAR) 23 (2017), 319-321.
Garber, Zev, Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 81 (2019), 118-120.
Monaghan, Joe, Journal of Biblical Literature 137/3, 786.
Achenbach, Reinhard, Zeitschrift für die Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft 130 (2018), 492.
Weyringer, Simon, Zeitschrift für die Katholische Theologie, 4 (2018), 439-440.
Rafal Sanz Valdvisco, Carthaginesia XXXV/67 (2019), 257-258.
Feldman, George, Bulletin de Bibliographic Biblique, 25 (2017), 154
C.T. B, Old Testament Abstract 41 (2018), 529-530
John, Gijo, Jnanadeepa, 23/1 (2019), 151-154.
Antony, Nivedita, Asian Journal of Religious Studies 65/4 (2018), 38-40.
Dsouza, Snehal, Bible Bhashyam 45/1-2 (2019), 74-76.
Kumar, Jeevan, Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, 82/5 (2018), 394-396.
Vazhayil, Jomet, Journal of Indian Theology, XI (2018), 94-96.
Selvaraj, L, Oriens Journal X (2019), 126-128.
Editor/co-editor:
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.
Ripples of Wisdom: Essays in Honour of Prof. Dr. Selva Rathinam, SJ, JD-ISPCK Theological Publications' Series no. 2, ISPCK Delhi, 2024.
Service and Solicitude: Realising Faith, Fellowship and Fulfilment – Honouring Prof VM Jose SJ’s Theological and Pastoral Contributions (co-ed with Kuruvilla Pandikattu), Christian World Imprints, New Delhi, 2024.
publications
Chief Editor/Founder: Wisdom Research Series
General Editor: Christ College Pune Research Series (CCPRS)
Chief Editor: Asian Journal of Religious Studies
Chief Editor: Jnanadeepa, Pune Journal of Religious Studies
Chief Editor: JD-ISPCK Theological Publications' Series (2020-22)
Associate Editor: Bible Bhasyam
Associate Editor: Journal of Sacred Scripture
Editorial Team: JD-ISPCK Theological Publications' Series