Degree

Specialization

University

Year

PhD

Philosophy

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)

2007

MA

Philosophy

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)

2001

Certificate

French I

Centrum voor Levende Talen, Leuven

2003

Certificate

German (Intermediate)

Centrum voor Levende Talen, Leuven

2003

Certificate

German (Practical Level)

Centrum voor Levende Talen, Leuven

2002

Certificate

German (GS I)

Max Muller Bhavan, Pune, India

2000

UG/BA

Hindi, English

Choudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut

1999

UG/BTh

Theology

Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, India

1995

PG/ MPh

Philosophy

Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bengaluru

1991

UG/BPh

Philosophy

Darsana Institute of Philosophy, Wardha, India

1999

Intermediate

Pre-University

St Joseph’s College, Meerut, UP

1985

Office/Job

University/Institute

Year

Dean

Faculty of Philosophy, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram

2025 -

Resident Faculty

Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bengaluru

2023-

Spiritual Director

Dharmaram College, Bengaluru

2023-

Rector

Darsana Institute of Philosophy, Wardha

2017-23

Secretary, National CRI

National Conference of Religious India (CRI/Men’s Section)

2015-18

Provincial

St John Province, Bijnor, U. P.

2014-17

Dean of Studies

Darsana Institute of Philosophy, Wardha

2011-14

Resident Lecturer

Darsana Institute of Philosophy

2007-23

Rector of Aspirants

St Joseph’s Study House, Najibabad, U.P.

1998-2000

Master of Students

Darsana Institute of Philosophy, Wardha

1996-98; 2008-14

Visiting Faculty/Fellow

India

Darsana Institute of Philosophy, Wardha

2023-

Gyan Dhara Institute of Philosophy, Orlim, Goa

2024-

Pilar Niketan Institute of Philosophy, Nagpur

2009-14

Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bengaluru

2007-22

Franciscan Juniorate, Suklia, Indore

2010-14

Euphrasia Vidya Bhavan (CMC Juniorate), Wardha

2009-14

Articles

English

1. [2025] “The Art of Simple Living: How Minimalism Can Enrich Lives,” in Paras Pathar, Vol. 1, 2 (April-July 2025), 4-6.
2. [2024] “Philosophy: A Search for Truth that Can Never Be Found,” in Kurian Kachappilly, ed., A Festschrift – Prof. Cyriac Kanichai CMI: An Epitome of Knowledge and Wisdom. Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2025, 113-124.
3. [2024] “Inter-Religious Dialogue: Philosophical Perspectives,” in Mathew Attumkal and Jeff Shawn, eds., Dialogue and Solidarity: A Religio-Subaltern Perspective, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2024, 55-67.
4. [2022] “Fr. Anto, Who Chased Dreams” in Anto Pudussery. Shepherd after the Heart of Jesus. Ed. Jose Padayatty, Srinagar-Garhwal, Sadharmyam Research and Dialogue Centre, 2022.
5. [2017] “Christian Life: The Joy of the Gospel. Challenges to the Family and to the Religious Life” in Shaji George Kochuthara (ed.), Living the Joy of the Gospel Today: Challenges to the Family and Consecrated Life. Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2017, 11-20.
6. [2014] “To Be a Presence that Empowers the Other: Metaphysical Reflections” in Thomas Kollamparambil, Jose Nandhikkara, Sebastian Payyappilly and Mathew Maniampra (eds.), Power of Positive Presence. Bangalore: Dharamaram Publications, 2014, 213-222.
7. [2014] ”The Ecclesial Turn in Spirituality,” in Naiju Jose Kalambukattu (ed.), Spirituality Crossing the Borders, 2021 (132-144). 
8. [2012] “God-Talk vis-à-vis World-Talk: Reflections from a Theistic Reading of Kant” in Journal of Dharma, vol. 37, 3 (August-September 2012), 339-352.
9. [2010] “Rejection of Religious Phenomenon in Kant and Its Rehabilitation by Marion” in Journal of Dharma, vol. 35, 4 (October-December 2010), 323-336.
10. [2007] “Is There a Theological Apperception in Kant? The Quest for Personal Identity in Ethical Perspective” in Bijdragen: International Journal of Philosophy and Theology 68, 1 (2007), 26-43.
11. [1992] “The Emptiness (śunyata) of Metaphysical Concepts in Nagarjuna’s Philosophy” in The Living Word, vol 98, 1 (January-February 1992), 59-75.

1. [2025] “A Pilgrimage to Discernment” – Five-day Retreat for the Dominican Priests (OP) of India, 26-31 May, 2025.
2. [2025] “Looking Back to See Forward” – Two-day Reflections on Religious Life,  Generalate of Vincentian Sisters, Mananthavady, 15-16 May, 2025
3. [2025] “Looking Back to See Forward” – Two-day Reflections on Religious Life for the Vincentian Sisters, Mananthavady, 1-2 May, 2025.
4. [2025] “Plenary as a Pilgrimage of Personal Renewal” – Presentation the Provincial Plenary of St Xavier’s Province, Rajkot, 14 March 2025.
5. [2025] “Plenary as a Pilgrimage of Personal Renewal” – Presentation the Provincial Plenary of Chavara Vice-Province, Bhavnagar, 15 March 2025.
6. [2025] “Study of Philosophy in the Seminaries: What Is Its Relevance?” – Extension Lectures at Sacred Heart Philosophy College, Aluva, Kerala, 12 February, 2025.
7. [2025] “Formation for Ecclesial Mission: Prospects and Challenges in Forming Prophets and Pilgrims of Hope” – Presentation in CRI Priests Section General Body Meeting, Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa, 29 January 2025.
8. [2025] “CMIs as a Sign of Hope to the World” – Presentation in CMI General Plenary Meeting at CMI Prior General House, Chavara Hills, 6 January 2025.
9. [2024] “A Pilgrimage to Discernment” – Five-day Retreat for the Priests of the Diocese of Jaipur, 28 October-01 November, 2024.
10. [2024] “A Pilgrimage to Discernment” – Five-day Retreat for the Priests of CMI St Joseph’s Province, Trivandrum, 15-19 September 2024.
11. [2024] “One God, Many Religions: How to Resolve the Dilemma?” - Interaction with Christ University Students of Yashwantpur Campus, 20 August 2024.
12. [2024] “A Philosophical Reflection on Technology as an Aid in Understanding the Christian Concept of Self,” Gnothi Sauton Lecture Series, DVK, June, 2024.
13. [2024] “An Examination of Life for a Life Worth Living in Future,” Address given to the Community of Claretians, CMF Provincial House, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, June, 2024.
14. [2024] “Models from the Past for a Mission for the Future,” Lecture in the Syro-Malankara Mission Conference, Hyderabad, May 2024.
15. [2024] “Leadership as Self-Leadership,” Lectures in the Summer Course on Pastoral Management, DVK, Bengaluru, May, 2024.
16. [2024] “FROM a Formation for the Future TO a Future for the Present,” Talk given in a National Seminar in Honour of Fr. Dunstan Olekkengil, Coimbatore, April, 2024.
17. [2024] “Role of Philosophy as Mirror to the Church,” Lecture Given in the ILLAM Conference, Kozhikode, February, 2024.
18. [2024] “Consecrated Persons as Pilgrims of Joy,” Address to the SMRC Conference, Coimbatore, February, 2024.
19. [2023] “Praise as Prayer Overcoming Idolatry,” Extension Lecture Given in the Faculty of Theology, December, 2023.
20. [2023] “Art of Discernment in Religious Life,” Lectures Given to the Community of OMI Priests, Bengaluru, December, 2023.
21. [2023] “Primacy of the Individual: Understanding Contemporary Issues through the Philosophy of Immanuel Kant,” Lecture in the DVK-St Peter’s Inter-Faculty Annual Symposium, Malleswaram, Bengaluru, November, 2023;
22.  [2023] “A Sojourn with the Spirit of Discernment,” 5-day Retreat for the Priests of Etawah Mission, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, November, 2023.
23. [2023] “Second Vatican Council’s Vision of Priesthood in the Church,” 2-day Animation Programme for the Priests of the Diocese of Bijnor, February, 2023.
24. [2022] “CMI Mission Models and Methods: Merits and Pitfalls,”Presentation at Mission Conference at Poornodaya Mission Training Centre, Bhopal, December, 2022.
25. [2022] “Philosophy as Facilitator for Dialogue,” Presentation at Nationa Conference at DVK, Bengaluru, November, 2022.
26. [2022] “Formation for Contemplation,” Presentation at the Syro-Malabar Major Superiors’ Conference, Bengaluru, November, 2022.
27. [2022] “Consecrated Life and Art of Discernment,” 5-day Retreat for the MSMI Sisters of Wardha Province, Wardha, October, 2022.
28. [2022] “Consecrated Life and Art of Discernment,” 5-day Retreat for the SJB Sisters of Wardha Province, Wardha, May, 2022.
29. [2019] “Consecrated Life and Art of Discernment, “ 5-day Retreat for the Assumption Sisters, Pune, September, 2019.
30. [2019] “God-Experience through Mystical Prayer,” 3-day Animation for the St Joseph Sisters of Champeri, Igatpuri, August, 2019.
31. [2019] “Models of Christian Leadership,” 2-day Animation for the Superiors of CMC Bina Province, Bina, May, 2019.
32. [2019] “CMI Constitution as a Treasure House of Religious Memories,” 5-day Constitution Retreat for the CMIs of Carmel Province, Muvattupuzha, April, 2019.
33. [2018] “Call to Discipleship,” 5-day Retreat for the CMI Novices, Budni, December, 2018.
34. [2018] “Evolutionary Nature of Discipleship,” 5-day Retreat for the CMC Junior Sisters at the Generelate, Aluva, August 2018.
35. [2017] “Call to Discipleship,” 5-day Retreat for the CMI Novices, Bhanpuri, November, 2017.
36. [2016] “The Evangelizing Nature of Priestly Ministry,” 5-day Retreat for the Priests of Meerut Diocese, Sardhana, October, 2016.
37. [2016] “The Evangelizing Nature of Priestly Ministry,” 5-day Retreat for the Priests of Meerut Diocese, Mussoorie, September, 2016.

1. Introduction to Ecclesiastical Studies (01 credit)
2. Contemporary Western Philosophy (02 credits)
3. History of Modern Western Philosophy (04 credits)
4. Existentialism and Phenomenology (02 credits)
5. Vedic Philosophy (02 credits)
6. Orthodox Systems of Indian Philosophy (04 credits)
7. Philosophy of Being (04 credits)
8. Epistemology (04 credits)
9. Philosophy of God (04 credits)
10. Formal Logic (03 credits)
11. Research Methodology (01 credit)
12. Eco-philosophy (01 credit)
13. Hindi Grammar (02 credits)
14. English Grammar (02 credits)

1. Map of Thought in Western Philosophy (02 credits)
2. Overcoming Onto-theology (04 credits)
3. Ambiguity in Religious Experience: A Phenomenological Study (04 credits)
4. Philosophical Reflection on the Technological Attitude (04 credits)
5. Reason and Faith in Dialogue (04 credits)
6. Phenomenology of Jean-luc Marion (04 credits)
7. Reading Kant for Today (04 credits)