Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram Bangalore

MA. IN SPIRITUALITY AND COUNSELING-2 Years

INSTITUTE OF SPIRITUALITY AND COUNSELLING

(Vinayasadhana)

Director: Dr. Mathew Anatharackal, CMI

Associate Director: Dr. Mathew Maniampra, CMI

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.

To help them offer psycho-spiritual counselling to the individuals as well as groups at schools, colleges, hospitals, and other institutions

A. Courses	Professor	Hours/Credit
Dharmasadhanas: Eastern and Western	Perspective Prof. Dr. Cyriac Kanichai	45/3
Discipleship in the Gospels:	Dr. Paul Savio Pudussery	45/3
Foundations of Human Behaviour	Fr. Thomas Parayil	45/3
Foundations of Human Development: Life Span Approach:	Dr. Thomas Ambooken	45/3
Psycho-Spiritual Approaches to Formation:	Dr. K. Perumpallikunnel & Dr. Sr. Theresa Purayidom	45/3
Theories of Counselling:	: Fr. Thomas Parayil	45/3
Psychological Testing I	Dr. Baiju Gopal	45/3
Inner Smile Meditations:	Fr. Varghese Kotoor	30/2
Second Semester
Spiritual Guidance	Dr.Mathew Anatharackal & Dr. William Sequeira	45/3
Prayer Experiences in Bible	Dr. Joy P. Kakkanattu	30/2
Psychopathology	Dr. M. Maniampra, Dr. Varghese Kelamparampil	45/3
Foundations of Professional Counselling	Fr. Sahayaraj S. Santiago OFM Cap.	45/3
Psychological Testing II	Christ University Team	45/3
Formation in the Social Context	V. Kokkadan & Team	30/2
Satsang: Theology of Christian Community Life	Dr. M. Anatharackal	30/2
Group Counselling:	Dr. Wilson, OFM Cap	45/3
Third Semester
Eastern Christian Spirituality	Dr.T.Kollamparampil	30/2
Neuro-Linguistic Programme	Dr. Shirdi Prasad	30/2
Sexuality, Celibacy, and Intimacy	Dr. Shaji George Kochuthara	45/3
Psychometry	Dr. Baiju Gopal, and Team	45/3
Advanced Theories and Techniques in Counselling	Dr. Mathew Maniampra, Dr. Jose Thadavanal & Dr. Jini	45/3
Family Counselling	Dr. M. Maniampra, Fr. Thomas Parayil & Dr. Jini	45/3
Authority and Obedience	Dr. Jose Kuriedath	30/2
Canonical Aspects in Formation	Dr. G. Thanchan	30/2
Fourth Semester
Pastoral Administration and Management	Dr. Jayanathan	30/2
Formation of Conscience	: Dr. P. Kochappilly	20/1
Advanced Course in the Art of Spiritual Guidance	Dr. F. Menezes	30/2
The Franciscan Spirituality	Fr. Jerry Lobo	30/2
Counselling Practicum (Internship):	Dr. M. Maniampra and T. J. Parayil	80/4
Comprehensive Written Examination		3 credits
Thesis and Defence		3 credits

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