Optional Additional Subjects
OA-01 Indian Aesthetics (2)
The goal of this course is to give students an historical overview of the Indian aesthetics tradition. We begin with the comparison of Indian and Western aesthetics, place of art and beauty in Vedas and Upanishads. We then move to the theory of Rasa in poem and drama. Finally, we analyse the theory of Dhvani with special reference to Anandvardana Explanation.
Fr. Joy Vayalil CST
Bibliography:
1. S.S Barlingay, A Modern Introduction to Indian Aesthetic Theory, D K Print World Ltd, 1997.
2. Ramaswamy Sastri, The Indian Concept of the Beautiful, Srirangam: Sri Vani Vilas Press, 1928.
3. T. P Ramachandran, Indian Philosophy of Beauty (Part I and II), Madras University, 1979.
4. R. Ravindran Pillai, Outlines of Aesthetics, Trivadnrum: MMSBP Publication.
5. Kanti Chandra Pandey, Comparative Aesthetics (Vol I), Chowkambaka Sanskrit Series, 2005.
OA-02 Western Aesthetics (2)
The goal of this course is to give students an historical overview of the Western aesthetics tradition. We begin with Plato and Aristotle, who theorized art as an imitation of an independently existing reality. We then move to the German tradition, including Kant, Hegel, all of them theorized art as the by-product of particular cognitive processing strategies. Finally, we survey the contemporary period, focusing on movements that put forward concrete methodologies for analysing work of art such as Marxism and Psychoanalysis.
Dr. Tigi Thanniyil CST
Bibliography:
1. Anne Sheppard, Aesthetics: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art. Oxford University Press, 1987.
2. E.F. Carrit, An Introduction to Aesthetics. Routledge Library Association, 2016.
3. E. F. Carrit, The theory of Beauty. London, Methuen, 1962.
4. Kanti Chandra Pandey, Comparative Aesthetics (Vol II). Chowkambaka Sanskrit Series, 2005.
OA-03 Developmental Psychology (2)
Developmental psychology studies human beings and the changes over the course of their life. It deals with infants, children, adoloscence, adult development, aging and the entire life span. Developmental psychologists aim to explain how thinking, feeling, and behaviour can change throughout life. It deals with personality, moral understanding, self concept and identity formation.
Dr. Jijo Indiparambil CST
Bibliography:
1. Dante Cicchetti, ed., Developmental Psychology, Vol. 1-4. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2016.
2. Killen, M., and R. J. Coplan, eds. Social development in childhood and adolescence: A contemporary reader. New York: Wiley/Blackwell, 2011.
3. David R. Shaffer, Katherine Kipp. Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence, 8th edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2010.
4. Erikson, E. H. Childhood and society. New York: Norton, 1993, originally published in 1950.
5. Kohlberg, L. “The Claim to Moral Adequacy of a Highest Stage of Moral Judgment”. Journal of Philosophy. The Journal of Philosophy, 70 (18): 630–646, 1973.
6. Bronfenbrenner, U. The Ecology of Human Development: Experiments by Nature and Design. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1979.
7. Vygotsky, L.S. Mind in Society. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1978.
8. Piaget, J. Gruber, H.E.; Voneche, J.J. (eds.). The Essential Piaget. New York: Basic Books, 1977.
OA-04 Communication and Media (2)
Media has become a part of our daily life. Mass media are becoming more and more pervasive and significant in terms of our social perceptions and interactions with our surroundings. Media has dramatically influenced the daily life of human beings in the last fifty years. Modern life to a certain extent is based on the mass media and its consequences. Media involves televisions, broadcasting, advertisement, radio, magazines, and news media. Media also has a personal influence. Media plays a constant role in our daily life. We are manipulated and influenced in our appearances, beliefs, desires, and opinions. This course enables you to communicate with the realms of media impacts and choose an appropriate attitude towards it.
Fr. Niju Thalachira CST
Bibliography:
1. Chang, Brainkle G., and Garnet, Butchart C. (eds.). Philosophy of Communication. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2012.
2. D’Souza, Henry, ed. Called to be a Communicating Church. Delhi: Media House, 2004.
3. Eilers, Franz-Josef, ed. Communication in Ministry and Mission. Bangalore: ATC, 2003.
4. Neelamalar, M. Media Law and Ethics. Prentice Hall Learning Private Limited, 2009.
5. Thakurta, Guha Paranjoy. Media Ethics. Oxford University Press, 2011
OA-05 Counseling Skills (1)
Counseling is the process of building up relationships with individuals that empower them to accomplish mental health and wellness, education and career goals. It is a collaborative relationship between the counselor and their client. This course deals with counseling skills and it’s role in counselling, dos and don’ts of counselling process.
Fr. George Kuzhikkattu CST
OA-06 On Phenomenology of Prayer (2)
Many dimensions of prayer are treated in this course. How prayer relates us to the divine; prayer’s ability to reveal what is essential about our humanity; the power of prayer to transform human desire and action; and the relation of prayer to cognition. It takes up the meaning of prayer from within a uniquely phenomenological point of view, demonstrating that the phenomenology of prayer is as much about the character and boundaries of phenomenological analysis as it is about the heart of religious life. How prayer is help to hope against hope in difficult times such as corona epidemics, losing one’s dear ones, being left alone with lack of meaning and sense of purpose etc. Prayer, though, is not simply about a connection to the divine but is about us.
Fr. George Kuzhikkattu CST
Bibliography:
1. Benson, Bruce Ellis and Wirzba, Norman. Eds. The Phenomenology of Prayer. New York: Fordham University Press, 2005.
2. Ruf, L. Henry. Philosophers Find God – Examining Modern Philosophers who Locate God in the Hearts of Worshipers. Great Britain, Amazon, 2017.
3. Manoussakis, P. John. Ed. After God: Richard Kearney and the Religious Turn in Continental Philosophy. New York: Fordham University Press, 2006.
OA-07 Introduction to Bible (2)
This gives a general Introduction to Bible and Biblical Literature. The course presents Bible as the inspired word of God and searches different aspects of inspiration and infallibility of the Bible as the revealed word of God. It tries to introduce to the students the Sacred Scripture presenting the history of salvation, the different stages of the formation of the Old and New Testaments and the different methods of reading and interpreting the Bible today.
Dr. Baiju Kattikaran CST
Bibliography:
1. Kottackal, Joseph, An Introduction to Bible, Kottayam, 1991(rp).
2. Brown, R.E., An Introduction to the New Testament, New York, 1997.
3. Lea, T.D.; Black, D.A., The New Testament: Its Background and Message, Nashvile, 1996.
4. Barrett, C.K., The New Testament background, London, 1995.
5. Prasad, Jacob; Kuttiyanickal, Sebastian; Puthussery, Johnson, An Introduction to the Study of the Bible, Palarivattom, 2019.
OA-08 Introduction to Spirituality (2)
This course introduces the essentials of Christian faith and life. It tries to give an overall view of spirutality and personal development. At the end of the course students will be introduced to contemporary trends in spirutuality.
Dr. Abraham Kottanallor CST
Bibliography:
1. A’Kempis, Thomas. The Imitation of Christ, William Benham (trans.). Value Classic Reprints, 2016.
2. Catechism of the Catholic Church. Bangalore: TPI, 1994.
3. John Paul II, Pope. In God’s Hand: The Spiritual Diaries of Pope St. John Paul II. London: William Collins, 2018.
4. McGrath, Alister E. Christian Spirituality: An Introduction. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 1999.
5. Podimattam, Felix. Spirituality and Spiritualities. Delhi: Media House, 2001.
6. Wiersbe W. Warren. 50 People Every Christian Should Know: Learning from Spiritual Giants of the Faith. Baker Books, 2009.
OA-09 Liturgy (2)
Life is a celebration and liturgy is the symbolic expression of this celebration from which we draw our spiritual strength. It covers a wide range of topics like sacraments, which mark the important events in life and sacramentals, the church teachings on liturgy and an exploration of the rich heritage of the Eastern liturgy with special emphasis on the liturgical traditions of Syro-Malabar liturgy. This course elicits an active participation in the meaningful celebration of the sacraments.
Dr. Jijo Nellickakandathil
Bibliography:
1. J. Ratzinger, The Spirit of the Liturgy. San Francisco, 2000.
2. G. Dix, The Shape of the Liturgy. London, 1960.
3. A. Schmemann, Introduction to Liturgical Theology. New York, 1986.
4. A.G. Martiort, The Church at Prayer: Introduction to the Liturgy. New York, 1968.
5. J. Danielou, Bible and Liturgy. Michigan, 1979.
6. A. Nariculam, Church and Liturgy: Towards an Understanding of Catholic Worship. Aluva, 2014.
7. V. Pathikulangara, Introduction to Liturgy. Kottayam, 2005.
8. Syro-Malabar Sabhayude Aradhanakrama Viswasa Pariseelanam. Mount St. Thomas, 2015.
9. Cheslyn Jones, Paul Bradshaw (ed.), The Study of Liturgy. London, 1992.
OA-10 Study on Theresian Spirituality (2)
In this course we intend an in-depth study of the spiritual doctrine of St. Therese - the Doctor of the Church, by situating her within the conceptual frameworks of the dominant bibilical, theological and philosophical currents of thought.
Fr. John Vadakkel CST
OA-11 Historical Dynamics of the Congregation (2)
The original experience and the legacy of the founder is a rich heritage and source of inspiration for the future generation. This course envisages a historical survey of the growth of the Little Flower Congregation from its very humble beginning, through struggles and uncertainties, to its ascension to the status of a pontifical congregation. The charismatic dynamism of the founder enables the younger generation to address the emerging challenges of their context.
Dr. Jojo Varakukalayil CST
OA-12 Basic Soft Skills (2)
This course focuses on basic skills in computer and softwares. Students are offered classes on above said topics and given certificates.
Fr. Joys Peedikayil CST
OA-13 The Hermeneutic Critique of Truth: Attempt to Situate Religious Truth in Postmodernity (2)
This course will examine how post-Aquinas philosophers differ from their ancient and medieval predecessors regarding their conceptualisation of TRUTH. René Descartes conceded that “the word truth, in the strict sense, denotes the conformity of thought with its object» but ultimately found it in his Cogito. Aquinas and the argument that the truth shows itself can be seen as theme that responds to Kantian scepticism and begins to anticipate both Heidegger and hermeneutics. Accordingly, the following suggests itself: Kant’s problematisation of metaphysical truth; Hegel and an Historical Ontology of Truth; Nietzsche and, Truth and Nihilism; Heidegger on Truth and Ontology; Gadamer’s Truth and Method; Caputo’s post-modern Hermeneutic turn of truth; Vattimo on the farewell to metaphysics and truth; and the recovery of religious “truth” where Love takes precedence over Truth in the re-imagined religion. Can Post-secular return of religion function as an alternative to turn premodern (pre-Enlightenment) and modern (Enlightenment) thought into a postmodern critique and make a fresh start with better insight. Is Post-Modern Truth a problem? What is at issue and what is at stake? Is post-modernism the cause of Post-truth?
Dr. Rogi Narithookkil CST
Bibliography:
1. Williams, Rowan. Faith in the Public Square. London: Continuum Trade, 2012.
2. Kearney, Richard. Reimagining the Sacred: Richard Kearney Debates God. Eds.
3. Richard Kearney and Jens Zimmermann. New York: Columbia University Press, 2015.
4. Caputo, John D. Hermeneutics: Facts and Interpretation in the Age of Information.
5. Milton Keynes: Pelican Books, 2018.
6. ______. Truth: The Search for Wisdom in the Postmodern World. Milton Keynes: Penguin Random House, UK, 2013.
7. Rogi Thomas, The Hermeneutical Future of Religion, Dundee, 2019.
8. Vattimo, Gianni. Belief. Trans. Luca D’ Isanto and David Webb. Cambridge: Polity Press, 1999.
OA-14 Youth Animation (1)
There are two major objectives to this course. The first part intends to undertake an inward journey into oneself which will explore those neglected strongholds of one acting as a catalyst to deepen one’s own vocation. The second goal is a reach out programme which helps one come to grips with his/her potentials and flaws, engaging oneself in constant self-renewal. We explore the ways in which a youth animator can grow as a person, as a leader and as a teacher who can transform the bleak future of the modern youth into the bright vista of self awareness.
Fr. George Kuzhikkattu CST
Bibliography:
1 Alphonse, Xavier. We shall Overcome: A Textbook on Life Coping Skills, Bangalore: Skip Publications, 2004.
OA-15 Biology, Genetics, and Neuroscience (2)
Twenty first century is said to be the century of the biological sciences. The centre of gravity in science has now shifted from the physical sciences to the biological sciences. Recent breakthroughs in biological sciences such as Cloning, Human Genome Project, Stem Cell Research, Gene Therapy, etc., have been discussed extensively in the academia as well as in the popular media. In the meantime, developments in neuroscience and other cognitive sciences have helped to see with greater accuracy the neural grounds of distinctive human features which were traditionally ascribed to mind or to the soul. Advances in neuro-scientific researches raise a complex set of questions related to theology, religion, religious experience, morality, aesthetics, etc. Having introduced the students to the basic concepts in biology and genetics, the course explores the philosophical and ethical implications of the developments such as cloning, human genome project, stem cell research, gene therapy, neuroscience and neurotheology, nanotechnology and nanomedicine, etc.
Sr. Naveena CMC
Bibliography:
1. Arumugam, N. Cell Biology Genetics and Biotechnology. Tamil Nadu: Saras Publications, 1998.
2. Singh, B.D. Fundamentals of Genetics. Kochi: Kalyani Publications, 1992.
3. Gupta P.K. Genetics: A Text Book for University Students. Meerut: Rastogi Publications, 1990.
QA-16 Philosophical Trends in Malayalam Literature (2)
How do philosophy, religion, and literature complement each other in completing the fascinating panorama of an aesthetic vision of reality? Basing on the patterns of thought dominant in current literature, pregnant as they are with philosophical overtones, we attempt a critical appropriation of what is unique literature and what are its challenges today.
Fr. Joys Peedikayil CST
Bibliography:
1. Anand, Naalamathe Aani, Kottayam: D.C.Books, 2006.
2. O.V. Vijayan, Khasakkinte Ithihasam, Kottayam: D. C Books, 1965.
3. O. V. Vijayan, Pravachakante Vazhi, Kottayam: D. C. Books, 2019
4. M.D. Vasudhevan Nair, Randamoozham, 1984.
5. V. J. James, Nireeshwaran, Kottayam: Current Books, 2014.
OA-17 Introduction to Sociology (2)
The highest goal of life is not Self Actualisation or Personal Happiness, but the Self Transcendence and the Value Addition to this world through selfless service. This calls for social concern and social involvement to create and rejuvenate a better world with a firm conviction and commitment to the fact that “another world is possible.” The Classes in this course envisage that the scholars, through a scientific social analysis, learn the realities of world, the principles of an ideal society, the gaps that inhibit the realisation of human dignity and the rights, the possible remedies to bridge the gap and acquire the skills and positive attitudes for a community regeneration and empowerment.
Dr. Francis Kilivallickal CST
Bibliography:
1. Ahuja, Ram. Social Problems in India. Rawat Publications, 2014.
2. Giddens, Antony. Sociology. Cambridge: Polity Press, 1994.
3. Heredia, Rudolf C. and Edward Mathis (eds). The Family in a Changing World – Women, Children and Strategy of Intervention. New Delhi: ISI, 1995.
4. Korten, David C. Getting to the 21st Century Voluntary Action and the Global Agenda. New Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publsihing Co., 1997.
5. Pascual, Gisbert. Fundamentals of Sociology. Orient Black Swan, 2010.
6. Shankar, C. N. Rao. Socilogy of Indian Society. S. Chand, 2006.
7. Mitchell, Geoffrey M. A new Dictionary of Sociology. Routledge: Routledge & Kegan Paul PLC, 1970.
OA-18 Philosophy of Science (2)
Now we all have a fair grasp of what philosophy of science is and what does it deal with. And we have seen that philosophy of science and science are closely linked with. So just as science occupies a central place in our culture today, so too PS should occupy a central place in our culture. As leaders we should have critical perspective towards the aspects affecting our culture, supporting the goodness of it and condemning the evils of it. Science has taken a new role in the society today. Science has become a part of our worldview. Worldview 86 Handbook & Calendar 2022-23 colours and controls our attitude, value system, shapes our goal and ideas. Science today influences religion and theology. So in this part we will discuss the contemporary philosophical, cultural and theological panorama, which serves as the background towards our exploration of the emerging philosophy of science. It justifies our interlacement of science and philosophy by highlighting the significance of such an interdisciplinary enterprise. So we will discuss the significance and importance of philosophy of science in the contemporary philosophical, cultural and theological contexts which make - philosophy of science as an interdisciplinary discipline relevant and significant in today’s world and we deal with three schools in philosophy of science namely Logical Positivism, Historicism and historical realism.
Dr. Tigi Thanniyil CST
Bibliography:
1. Caws, P. The Philosophy of Science. New Jersey: D. Van Nostrand, 1966.
2. Harding, S.G. Can Theories be Refuted? Boston: D. Reidel, 1976.
3. R. Harre. An Introduction to the Logic of Sciences. London: Macmillan, 1960.
4. Harre, R. and E.H. Madden. Causal Powers. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1975.
5. Hempel, C.G. Philosophy of Natural Sciences. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1966.
6. Kuhn, Thomas. The Structure of Scientific Revolution. Chicago, 1962.
7. O’Hear, Anthony. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science. New York: OUP, 1989.
8. Popper, Karl. Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge. Harper Torch Books, 1968.
OA-19 Philosophy of Religion II World Religions (2)
This course attempts to make students aware of the world-views, doctrines, perspectives, myths, ritual, and schools of different world religions. This can broaden one’s horizon of understanding of the multifaceted religious traditions and to reflect on their contribution to integral human liberation.
Fr. Jis Kizhakkel CST
Bibliography:
1. Burke, T. Patrick, The Major Religions; Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Publishers, 1996
2. Hinnells, John Red, A New Handbook of Living Religions; Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Publishers, 1997
3. Hopfe, Lewis M, Religions of the World. 6th Ed.; New York: Macmillan College Publishing, 1994
4. Matthews, Warren, World Religions; MN: West Publishing Company 1991
5. Young, William A, The World’s Religions: Worldviews and Contemporary Issues; Engelwood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc., 1995
OA-20 Philosophy of Culture (2)
This course discusses on what is culture? Which the different traits are of culture both material and immaterial, and different viewpoints on culture and modernity. A philosophical reflection on the notion of culture according to both the major threads that can be distinguished in the way cultural philosophy is actualized today: as an inquiry about the meaning of ‘culture’ in the broadest sense of the word (as symbolical system of meaning), and as a particular inquiry about the characterization of our own culture. On the whole, ‘cultural philosophy’ can have two meanings then: a treatment of the question ‘what is culture?’ and a treatment of the question ‘what is from our culture?’ For both meanings - culture as such and the particularity of a culture - this course is the foundation for the study of philosophical traditions connected with various cultural backgrounds, as in the courses from the group ‘Philosophies of the World.’ In this vain we also discuss culture and modernity, enlightenment and culture and multi-culturalism today.
Fr. Joys Peedikayil CST
Bibliography:
1. Foucault, Michel. Politics Philosophy Culture: Interviews and Other Writings 1977- 1984. London: Routledge,1988.
2. Habermas, Jurgen. The Philosophical Discourse of Modernity: 12 Lectures, translated by Frederick Lawrence. Cambridge: Polity Press, 1985.
3. Horkheimer, Max and Theodor w. Adorno, Dialectic of Enlightenment: Philosophical Fragments. Stanford, California: Stanford University Press, 2002.
4. Horkheimer, Max. Eclipse of Reason. New York: Oxford University Press, 1947
OA-21 Eco-Philosophy (2)
In the wake of looming technologies, designed to make human life comfortable, we conveniently put lot of things at stake, neglecting the human responsibility to improve the quality of life, by protecting the richness of bio-diversity and by restoring the purity of the life support systems. Justice demands that every organism, how big or small one may be, has a rightful share of space on planet earth. Therefore, EcoPhilosophy is a call to vindicate the cause of those silent creatures who are on the verge of elimination, succumbing to the selfishness of humanity in the guise of development.
Dr. James Purathayil CST
Bibliography:
1. Black, John. The Dominion of Man: The Search of Ecological Responsibility. Edinburgh: Edinburg University Press, 1970. 88 Handbook & Calendar 2022-23
2. Green, Lori, and Dale Jamieson, ed. Reflecting on Nature: Readings in Environmental Philosophy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994.
3. Kormondy, E. J. Concepts of Ecology. New Delhi: Progressive Publishers, 1983.
4. Kumar, Pranav. Fundamentals of Ecology and Environment. Pathfinder Publication, 2017.
5. Passmore, John. Man’s Responsibility for Nature: Ecological Problems and Western Traditions. London: Duckworth, 1970.
6. Pope Francis. Laudato Si (Papal Encyclical). Rome, 2015.
7. Pratt, Vernon et al. Environment and Philosophy. London: Routledge, 2000.
OA-22 Philosophy of Law and Indian Constitution (2)
Philosophy of Law is a branch of Philosophy that examines the nature of law and law’s relationship to other systems of norms, especially ethics and political philosophy. It asks questions like “what is law?”, “what are the criteria for legal validity?” and “What is the relationship
between law and morality?”
Philosophy of law is also called Jurisprudence, a branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of law, especially in its relation to human values, attitudes, practices and political communities.
There are three categories into which the topics of legal philosophy fall. 1. Analytic jurisprudence, 2. Normative jurisprudence, and 3. Critical theories of law. The study of the difference between a law and a theory is indispensable.
Drs. RenjithThekkethottiyil CST
Bibliography:
1. Ambedkar, B.R. (2020) The Constitution of India. New Delhi: Government of India.
2. Hart, H. L. A. (1994). The Concept of Law, Second Edition. Oxford University Press. pp. 181–182. ISBN 978-0199644704.
3. “Philosophy of Law”. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
4. Marmor, Andrei; Sarch, Alexander (2015), “The Nature of Law”, in Zalta, Edward N. (ed.), The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2015 ed.), Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University, retrieved 2019-05-21
4. Finnis, John, “Natural Law Theories”, in Zalta, Edward N. (ed.), The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Winter 2016 ed.), Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford
University, retrieved 2019-05-17, 2016.
5. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Contra Gentiles (many editions).
6. Lon L. Fuller, The Morality of Law. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1965.
7. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Philosophy of Right (Oxford University Press 1967)
8. Immanuel Kant, Metaphysics of Morals (Doctrine of Right). Cambridge University Press 2000, reprint.
OA-23 General Psychology (2)
Course Details: Ever since the origin of Psychology as a separate discipline, it offers new avenues of research as the personality and the behaviour of man is so dynamic and beyond prediction. This course introduces and equips a student to the world of Psychology, with its modern trends and developments. It deals in detail the basic notions of Psychology and its branches. It also deals in detail different schools of Psychology namely, Structuralism (Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener), Functionalism (William James, Dewey, Mead), Behaviourism (J.B. Watson, B.F. Skinner, Edward Thorndike, Gordon Allport and Ivan Pavlov) Psycho analytic School (Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, Carl Jung and Erik Erikson), Humanistic School (Abraham Marslow and Karl Rogers), Gestalt Psychology (Max Wertheimer, Wolf Gang Cohler and Kurt Kafka) and Positive Psychology (Martin Seligman).
Fr. Geoge Kuzhikattu CST
Bibliography:
1. Morgan, Clifford. A Brief Introduction to Psychology. New Delhi: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Pvt.Ltd., 1978.
2. Sivarajan, K. Psychological Foundations of Education. Calicut: Calicut University Store, 2011.
3. Hilgard R, Ernest and C, Richard. Introduction to Psychology. Newyork: Harcourt Brace and World Inc., 1953.
4. Munn,L Norman, Introduction to Psychology. New Delhi: Oxford &IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1967.
5. Hayers, Nickey. Understand Psychology, London: Teach Yourself. 1994.
OA-24 Abnormal Psychology (2)
This course serves as a theoretical and practical tool towards handling abnormal behaviour of the human persons. Starting with the various factors involved in the development of the human personality to the psychological problems of adjustments, reaction to stress, faulty psychological developments, personality disorders etc. It initiates the students to the techniques and skills of Counselling.
Drs. Manjush Srakath CST
Bibliography:
1. Dr Kumar, Abnormal Psychology. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agrawal, 5th ed. 2009, reprint 2015.
2. Page, James D, Abnormal Psychology: A Clinical Approach to Psychological Deviants. New Delhi: Tata McGraw - Hill Publishing Company Ltd, ed1970, reprint 1978.
3. Coleman, James C, Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life. India: D B Taraporevala Sons & Co Private Limited, reprint 1987. 90 Handbook & Calendar 2022-23
4. Drake, Raleigh M, Abnormal Psychology. New Jersey: Littlefield, Adams & Co., reprint 1972.
5. Dr. Vatsyayan, Abnormal Psychology: in question and answers. Delhi: Kedar Nath Ram Nath, 7th revised ed 1988-89.
OA-25 Indian Studies VI Bhagavd Gita & Gandhi
Bhagavad Gita is compendium of Indian thought. Both philosophy and theology have a common source called Upanishads. Gita is essence of vedic and upanishadic doctrines. A man of action as well as a man of contemplation seek Gita for ultimate knowledge. Study of this treasure book is inevitable to move amicably through the length and breadth of India.
Fr. Joy Vayalil CST
Bibliography:
1. Geetharahasyam of B G Tilak..Text with com.D C Books. SO-15 Philosophy of Informatics (1)
OA-26 Philosophy of Informatics (1)
Informatics is a term synonymous with information technology. Computing and information technology play an increasingly pervasive role in our daily lives. This course studies the representation, processing, and communication of information in natural and artifical systems.
Fr. Tomy Alumkalkarot CST
University Subject
OA-27 Socio Political Thought (2)
Fr. Tomy Alumkalkarot CST
University Subject
OA-28 Philosophical Synthesis (1)
Dr. Augustin Pamplany CST
OA-29 Philosophy of Religion III Islamology (2)
This course intends to introduce to the students the Islamic worldview and philosophy of life. The genesis and the fundamentals of Islam though shrouded in a theological setting effort is taken to highlight the Little Flower Institute of Philosophy & Religion, Aluva 91 underlying philosophical perspective. Thus it familiarizes the students with one of the most thriving religions in the world.
Dr. Rogy Narithookil CST
Bibliography:
1. Corbin, Henry. History of Islamic Philosophy. New York: Kegan Paul International, 1993.
2. Tariq, Ramadan. Islam: The Essentials. Penguin Books, 2017.
OA-30 Philosophy of Gender (1)
The aim of this course is to introduce the students the problem of Gender and it’s philosophical ramifications and also the sensitize the students to the various stages in the development of Feminism. The study of this course aims to familiarise the students to the epistemological and ethical dimensions of the problem of Gender and also to understand the problem of Gender in the light of various concepts of Eastern and Western Thought.
Dr. Abraham Kottanallor CST
Bibliography:
1. Banerjee, Nikunja, Vihari. The Spirit of Indian Philosophy. Arnold-Heinemann Publishers, New Delhi, 1974.
2. Beauvoir, Simone de. The Second sex. Penguin Publishers, France, 1949.
3. Freedman, Jane. Feminism. Open university Press, University of Virginia, United States, 2001.
4. Griffin, Susan. The Eros of Everyday Life: Essays on Ecology, Gender and Society. Anchor Books, New York, 1995.
5. Jaggar, Alison M. and Susan R. Bordo, eds. Gender/Body/Knowledge: Feminist Reconstructions of Being and Knowing. Rutgers NJ: University Press, New Brunswick, 1989.
6. Walter, Margaret. Feminism: A Very short introduction. Oxford University Press, New York, 2005.
OA-31 Philosophy of Education (2)
A philosophical inquiry into the various theories of education by famous philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Immanuel Kant, John Dewey etc. will give a rational foundation to the entire system of education as a respectable discipline through adequate logical reflections. Education refines human consciousness and perfects the search for meaning in life. As a part of ethical and political philosophy, the philosophical investigation into pedagogical matters traces back its origin to the Socratic period. From the classical period to the modern and post-modern era education has been treated as part of the philosophical corpus. This course is envisaged to expose 92 Handbook & Calendar 2022-23 the educational question and logical analysis of the theories involved in the philosophy of education.
Dr. Saji Nellikunnel CST
Bibliography:
1. Curren, Randall. A Companion to the philosophy of Education. Oxford, Blackwell Publishing, 2003.
2. Dewey, John. Democracy and Education. New York, Dover Publications Inc., 20024.
3. Dresser, Horatio W., Education, and the philosophical ideal. New York, G.P. Putnam’s sons, 1900.
4. Frankena, William K., Three Historical Philosophies of Education: Aristotle, Kant, Dewey. Chicago, Scott Foresman, and Co., 1965.
5. Hardie, Charls Dunn. The Truth and Fallacy in Educational Theory. New York, Teachers College Press, 1962.
6. Rousseau, Jean Jacques., On Education, Trans. Allan Bloom. New York, Basic Books, 1979.