MA. IN FORMATIVE SPIRITUALITY AND COUNSELING-2 Years
The MA and Diploma programme are meant to prepare competent formators who can foster growth and wholeness in the adolescents and the youth entrusted to their care. The specific objectives of the courses are as follows:
a) To enhance the would-be formators to impart religious and Christian leadership
training at Diocesan, Congregational, and parish levels.
b) To promote a balanced blending of culture and faith, spirituality and psychology and
academic and practical aspects, enriching and equipping the future formators with the skills for more effective evangelization.
c) To help them offer psycho-spiritual counselling to the individuals as well as group at schools, colleges, hospitals, and other institutions.
For details view the Course Details of INSTITUTE OF SPIRITUALITY AND COUNSELLING
MA Formative Spirituality and Counselling
| First Semester |
| 1. |
Dharmasadhanas: Eastern and Western: |
Perspective Prof. Dr. Cyriac Kanichai |
45/3 |
| 2. |
Discipleship in the Gospels: |
Dr. Paul Savio Pudussery |
45/3 |
| 3. |
Foundations of Human Behaviour: |
Fr. Thomas Parayil |
45/3 |
| 4. |
Foundations of Human Development: Life Span Approach: |
Dr. Thomas Ambooken |
45/3 |
| 5. |
Psycho-Spiritual Approaches to Formation: |
Dr. K. Perumpallikunnel & Dr. Sr. Theresa Purayidom |
45/3 |
| 6. |
Theories of Counselling: |
Fr. Thomas Parayil |
45/3 |
| 7. |
Psychological Testing I: |
Dr. Baiju Gopal |
45/3 |
| 8. |
Inner Smile Meditations: |
Fr. Varghese Kotoor |
30/2 |
| Second Semester |
| 1. |
Spiritual Guidance: |
Dr.Mathew Anatharackal & Dr. William Sequeira |
45/3 |
| 2. |
Prayer Experiences in Bible: |
Dr. Joy P. Kakkanattu |
30/2 |
| 3. |
Psychopathology: |
Dr. M. Maniampra, Dr. Varghese Kelamparampil |
45/3 |
| 4. |
Foundations of Professional Counselling: |
Fr. Sahayaraj S. Santiago OFM Cap. 45/3 |
| 5. |
Psychological Testing II: |
Christ University Team |
45/3 |
| 6. |
Formation in the Social Context: |
V. Kokkadan & Team |
30/2 |
| 7. |
Satsang: Theology of Christian Community Life: |
Dr. M. Anatharackal |
30/2 |
| 9. |
Group Counselling: Dr. Wilson, OFM Cap. |
45/3 |
| Third Semester |
| 1. |
Eastern Christian Spirituality: |
Dr.T.Kollamparampil |
30/2 |
| 2. |
Neuro-Linguistic Programme: |
Dr. Shirdi Prasad |
30/2 |
| 3. |
Sexuality, Celibacy, and Intimacy: |
Dr. Shaji George Kochuthara |
45/3 |
| 4. |
Psychometry: |
Dr. Baiju Gopal, and Team |
45/3 |
| 5. |
Advanced Theories and Techniques in Counselling: |
Dr. Mathew Maniampra, Dr. Jose Thadavanal & Dr. Jini |
45/3 |
| 6. |
Family Counselling: |
Dr. M. Maniampra, Fr. Thomas Parayil & Dr. Jini |
45/3 |
| 7. |
Authority and Obedience: |
Dr. Jose Kuriedath30/2 |
| 8. |
Canonical Aspects in Formation: |
Dr. G. Thanchan |
30/2 |
| Fourth Semester |
| 1. |
Pastoral Administration and Management: |
Dr. Jayanathan |
30/2 |
| 2. |
Formation of Conscience: |
Dr. P. Kochappilly |
20/1 |
| 3. |
Advanced Course in the Art of Spiritual Guidance: Dr. F. Menezes |
30/2 |
| 4. |
The Franciscan Spirituality: |
Fr. Jerry Lobo |
30/2 |
| 5. |
Counselling Practicum (Internship): |
Dr. M. Maniampra and T. J. Parayil |
80/4 |
| 6. |
Comprehensive Written Examination (3 credits) |
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| 7. |
Thesis and Defence (3 credits) |
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