Department of Faculty of Theology

Faculty Details

Dr. Kavalackal Rajesh, CMI

080 4111 6212, 9986366094

rajeshcmi@gmail.com

HOD : Systematic Theolgy

Name (Official)

Baby Rajesh

Kavalackal

Date and Place of Birth

June 1, 1973

Vaisyambhagom, Kerala

Address

Dharmaram College, Bangalore- 560 029, Karnataka

E-mail

rajescmi@gmail.com

Specialization

Systematic Theology, Anthropology

Doctoral Dissertation

Hominization and Kingdom of God : A Study on Edward Schillebeeckx and M.M. Thomas

Present Status

Associate Professor

DVK, Bangalore

Degree

Specialization

University

Year

Ph.D.

Anthropology

Pontifical University of Gregorian

2015

L.Th.

Systematic Thy

Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore

2007

B.Th.

Theology

DVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

2003

UG

Eng. Literature

M.G University, Kerala, India

1999

B.Ph.

Philosophy

DVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

1995

Office/Job

University/Institute

Year

HoD

Dept. of Systematic Theology, DVK

2018

Managing Editor

Dharmaram Journals, DVK, Bangalore

2018

Director

Pastoral management Programme, DVK

2018

Principal

KE Carmel School, Kerala

2003-05

Hominisation and Kingdom of God: A Study on E. Schillebeeckx and M.M. Thomas, Dharmaram Publications, January, 2018.

Articles English:

  1. “Humanum as the Goal of the Kingdom of God: The Newness in the Vatican II on the Concept of the Human Dignity and Human Destiny and its Influence in Theologians like Edward Schillebeeckx,” in S.G. Kochuthara (ed.), Revisiting Vatican II 50 Years of Renewal, Vol II, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2015, 220-235.
  2. “Hominisation and Kingdom of God: A Study on E. Schillebeeckx and M.M. Thomas” (Abstract of the Doctorate Thesis),Asian Horizons, Vol. 02 (June 2016), 417-422.
  3. “Transformational Perspective of Edwards Schillebeexkx,” Jeevadhara, Vol. XLVII, (May 2017), 67-86.
  4. “Hominisation and Kingdom of God in the Writings of the Indian Social Theologian M.M. Thomas,” Asian Horizons, Vol. 11, September 3 (2017), 578-594.
  5. “Heritage Monuments in Mannanam Hills,” in Revisiting a Treasure Trove: Perspectives on the Collection at St Kuriakose Elias Chavara Archives and Research Centre, Eds., Joseph Chacko Chennattussery and Ignatius Payyappilly, Bangalore: Centre for Publications, 2018, 31-36.
  6. “Paradigms for an Integral Theological Education Today,” Asian Horizons, Vol.12,December 4 (2018), 635-646

Articles Malayalam:

  1. "Baliaadukal Samuhikanirmmithikku Anivaryamao: Rene Gerardinte Kaazhchapdukaliluude?"(Are Scapegoats Necessary for the Building up of the Society: On the Theory of Rene Gerard), Jeevadhara, Vol. 7/280 (August, 2017), 64-74.

  1. Paper on “Mission Theology and Its Implications,”in the Colloquium “Syro-Malabar Mission Theology,” Rome, October 12, 2014.
  2. Paper on “Humanum as the Goal of the Kingdom of God: The Newness in the Vatican II on the Concept of the Human Dignity and Human Destiny,” at the International Conference on “Revisiting Vatican II: 50 Years of Renewal,”at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, 31 January-03 February 2013, Bangalore, India.
  3. Paper on “Ecumenism: Dialogue with Cultures and Religions of India,” at the National Seminar on “Ecumenism, Ecclesia Semper Refermanda EST,” Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 01 December 2017.

  1. In the Syro -Malabar Theological Meetat Mount St. Thomas organized by Syro –Malabar Commission for Doctrine, July 21, 2016.
  2. In the Seminar on “Feminine Genius: Women Leadership for Just and Compassionate Society,” atDVK, Bangalore, India, July 29-30, 2016.
  3. In the National Conference on “Paradigms of Formation: Approaches in Priestly and Religious Training in a Globalized World,” at DVK, Bangalore, December 16-17, 2016.
  4. In the Seminar cum Workshop on “Human Formation in Major Seminaries,” Dharmaram College, February 10-13, 2017.
  5. In the Indian Theological Association Meet at Mount Fort College, Bangalore, from 25-29, 2017.
  6. In the Bishops-Theologians Colloquium, NBCLC, Bangalore,July 06, 2017.
  7. In the National Seminar in Ecumenical Christian Centre, Bangalore, 2017.
  8. Indian Theological Association Meet, DVK, Bangalore, April 22-26. 2018.
  9. Harmony: Interface of Comic, Ethical and Religious Order, Golden Jubilee International Conference, organized by DVK and Christ University, Bangalore, January 9-12, 2019.
  10. In the Asian Conference on “Spirituality and Theology of Creation,” Bangalore, Dharmaram, February 19-21, 2019.
  11. In the DVK Staff Enhancement Programme, at Christ University, Devadan Campus, Kengeri, Bangalore, June 7-9, 2019.
  12. In the Conference on “To be Poor and For the Poor: Perspectives and Challenges,” organized by CMI Philosophers and Theologians Forum (CMI-PTF),Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, July 26 -28, 2019.
  13. In the Conference on “Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Society,” ECC, Whitefield, Bangalore, August 22-23, 2019.
  14. In the Mission Conference on “Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World,” Dharmaram College, Bangalore, October 24-26, 2019.
  15. In the Extension Lectures by Dr. Andrzej S. Wodka, President, AVEPRO, on “Mission of Quality Assessment and Promotion in Ecclesiastical Higher Education Institutions,” at the Senate Hall, DVK, Bangalore, November 18, 2019.
  16. In the Inter-Faculty Symposium 2019 (St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute and Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram), at the Multimedia Hall, DVK Central Library, Bangalore, November 26, 2019.
  17. In the Faculty Seminar on Challenges to Democracy Today: A Theological Response, DVK, Bangalore, December 12, 2019.
  18. In the Extension Lecture by Bishop Mark Spalding (Diocese of Nashville, USA) on “Pastoral Formation and Pastoral Care,” at the JBC Auditorium, DVK, Bangalore, January 23, 2020.

Undergraduate

Theological Anthropology

Theology of Ordained Ministry

Eco Theology and Laudato si;

FABC Documents

Introduction to Theology

Models in Theologization in India (Seminar)

Becoming Human: Anthropological Perspectives in Gaudium et spesand Lumen Gentium

Postgraduate

Anthropological Reading of the Gaudium et spes

Salvation and Liberation Theology.

Theological Anthropology
Inter-religious Dialogue
Eco-Theology
Social and Political Theology
Christology
Contextual Theology
Indian Theological Thought

Position

Association/Organization

Year

Member

Catholic Theological Society of America

2017-

Member

Indian Theological Association (ITA)

2018-

Associate Convener

Mission Conference on Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World, Dharmaram College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

2019

Director

Faculty Seminar on Challenges to Democracy Today: A Theological Response, DVK, Bangalore, India.

2019

Coordinator

Indian Theological Association Meet, DVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

2018

Associate Convener

National Seminar on Ecumenism, Ecclesia Semper Refermanda Est, “Ecumenism: Dialogue with Cultures and Religions of India,” DVK, Bangalore, India

2017

Associate Convener

National Conference on “Paradigms of Formation: Approaches in Priestly and Religious Training in a Globalized World,” at DVK, Bangalore, India

2016

Associate Convener

Dr. J.B. Chethimattan Memorial and Symposium, organized by Jeevadhara and Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram at Anugraha Renewal Centre, Vazhoor, Kerala, India.

2007

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