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Department of Faculty of Theology

Bachelor of Theology (BTh)

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (BTh)

1. Admission Requirements

For admission to the degree of B.Th. the applicant shall have the degree of BPh or shall have completed the Diploma course in Philosophy offered at the DVK, or a two-year course in Philosophy, either by devoting the major part of two years to the academic study of philosophical subjects and subjects connected with philosophy, such as anthropology, psychology, sociology and history of science or by covering the same subjects through a period extending beyond two years. The provision of doing the B.Th. The one-year Diploma course in Philosophy is applicable only for non-clerical students.

2. Bachelor of Theology Programme

  1. It is a three-year course (six semesters). Apart from the principal and subsidiary subjects, the Biblical Theology ‘Viva Voce’ in the 4th semester, Moral Theology Viva Voce in the 5th semester ‘Comprehensive Written' and ‘Viva Vice' examinations in the 6th semester and the Biblical Theology ‘Viva Voce’ in the 4th semester, each student of BTh is required to do the following:
  2. Three Optionals (only one Optional every year). Publication of a Theological Article under the guidance of a professor can be an alternative to the Optional in the Third Year. Each optional merits one credit.
  3. Three Seminars (only one Seminar every year). Publication of a review of a theological book under the guidance of a professor can be an alternative to the seminar in the third year. Each seminar merits two credits.
  4. Rural and Social Exposure Programme: II-year Theology students have to do the “Rural and Social Exposure Programme” at the end of the first semester. They have to prepare a paper under the direction of the director, and present the same in the class. This programme carries two credits.
  5. Research Paper: Each candidate for the degree of BTh is required to write a Research Paper in any area of theological reflection. The student selects the topic of the Research Paper and the director. They are to be approved by the Dean of the Faculty. Once approved, the subject and the director should not be changed except with the permission of the Dean. The Registration and Approval of the Research Paper should be done in the first semester of III BTh. The length of the Research Paper is a minimum of 13,000 words and maximum of 14,000 words (around 30 pages, 1.5 line spacing). The approved research papers by the respective directors have to be submitted to the DVK office in a hard copy as well as soft copy on the prescribed date.

 

Course Code

Subject

Credit

Main/ Subsidiary

1. Sacred Scripture

 

 

BT01SIB

Introduction to Biblical Studies & Biblical and Theological Hermeneutics

3

main

BT05SPH

Pentateuch and Historical Texts

4

main

BT06STP

Theology of Psalms & Wisdom Literature

4

main

BT08SPW

Prophetic Writings

3

main

BT09SJW

Johannine Writings

3

main

BT10SSG

Synoptic Gospels

3

main

BT11SAL

Acts and Luke

2

main

BT12SPT

Pauline Theology & Catholic Epistles

4

main

2. Systematic Theology

 

 

BT01TIS

Introduction to Theological Studies

2

sub

BT02TRF

Revelation and Faith

3

main

BT03TCY

Christology

3

main

BT04TTC

Theology of the Church, Mariology and Ecumenism

5

main

BT05TTG

Theology of Grace

3

main

BT06TTT

Theology of Trinity

3

main

BT07TTA

Theological Anthropology

3

main

BT08TPT

Patristic Theology

3

main

BT09TET

Fundamentals of Eastern Theology

2

sub

BT11TTS

Theology of Sacraments

2

main

BT12TOM

Theology of the Ordained Ministry

1

main

BT13TEY

Eschatology

1

main

BT14TPM

Theology of Pastoral Ministry

2

sub

BT15TSL

Theology of Spiritual Life

2

sub

BT16TCM

Theology of Christian Mission

2

sub

BT17TIC

Indian-Christian Theology

2

sub

BT18TCS

Catechetics

2

sub

BT20TWR

Theology of World Religions

2

sub

BT21TTE

Theology of the Eucharist

2

main

3. Moral Theology

 

 

BT01MT1

Fundamental Moral Theology I

3

main

BT02MT2

Fundamental Moral Theology II

2

main

BT03MTJ

Theology of Justice

2

main

BT04MSM

Theology of Sexuality and Marriage

3

main

BT05MBE

Bio-Medical Ethics

2

main

BT06SRA

Sacrament of Reconciliation

and Anointing of the Sick

2

main

BT07GJ

Gender Justice

1

main

BT08SL

Laudato Si and Ecological Concerns

1

Main

4. Sacred Liturgy

 

 

BT01LIL

Introduction to Liturgy

3

Main

BT02LEL

Eucharistic Liturgy (Oriental)

3

Main

BT03LLR

Eucharistic Liturgy (Latin)

2

Main

BT04LCL

Liturgy and Christian Life

2

main

5. Canon Law

 

 

BT01CIL

Introduction to Canon Law

2

main

BT03CPM

Law in the Pastoral Missionary Life of the Church

2

main

BT04CML

Marriage Law in CIC & CCEO

2

main

BT05PM

Protection of Minors

1

Main

6. Church History

 

 

BT01HAC

Ancient Church History

3

main

BT02HIC

Indian Church History

2

main

BT03CMM

Medieval, Modern and Contemporary

3

main

7. Languages

 

 

BT01LH

Biblical Hebrew                   

2

sub

BT02LG

Biblical Greek                                      

2

sub

BT03LL

Latin

2

sub

BT04LS

Syriac                                     

2

sub

BT05FA

Family Apostolate & Family Counselling, Theology of Pastoral Counselling

2

sub
         
 

           

 BTh PROGRAMME 2025-2026

I BTh First Semester (I)

Sl. No

Subjects

Professors

Hours

Credits

 
  1.  

Biblical Hebrew

Antu Nayangara

30

2

 
  1.  

Biblical Greek

Sebastian Mullooparambil

30

2

 
  1.  

Methodology

Shinto Puthumattathil

15

1

 
  1.  

Introduction to Theological Studies (Theology Today)

Jose Kizhakkekuttu

20

1

 
  1.  

Introduction to Biblical Studies & Biblical & Theological Hermeneutics

 Tomy Kattampally&

 Joy Philip Kakkanattu

45

3

 
  1.  

Synoptic Studies, Matthew and Mark

Sebastian Mullooparambil

45

3

 
  1.  

Ancient Church History

Joby Jose Kochumuttom

45

3

 
  1.  

Fundamental Moral Theology I

Paulachan Kochappilly

45

3

 
  1.  

Introduction to Canon Law

Varghese Koluthara

30

2

 
  1.  

Introduction to Liturgy

Geo Pallikunnel

30

2

 

 

 

 

330

22

 

I BTh Second Semester (II)

No.

Subjects

Professors

Hours

Credits

 
  1.  

Latin

Joby Jose Kochumuttom

30

2

 
  1.  

Syriac

Geo Pallikunnel

30

2

 
  1.  

Theology of Revelation and Faith

Shinto Puthumattathil

45

3

 
  1.  

Theological Anthropology

Rajesh Kavalackal

45

3

 
  1.  

Pentateuch

Tomy Kattampally

45

3

 
  1.  

Historical Books

Antu Nayangara

20

1

 
  1.  

Medieval & Modern Church History

Joby Jose Kochumuttom

45

3

 
  1.  

Christian Ethics II

Joby Kunnath

30

2

 
  1.  

Laudato Si and Ecological Concerns

Joby Kunnath

20

1

 
  1.  

Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles

Tomy Kattampally

 

30

2

 

 

 

 

315

22

 

II BTh First Semester (III)

Sl. No.

Subjects

Professors

Hours

Credits

 
  1.  

Introduction to Prophetic Literature

Joy Philip Kakkanattu

45

3

 
  1.  

Pauline Theology and Catholic Epistles

Benny Nalkara

&Tomy Kattampally

60

4

 
  1.  

Johannine Writings

Benny Thettayil

45

3

 
  1.  

Patristic Theology

Thomas Kollamparampil

45

3

 
  1.  

Indian Church History

Joby Jose Kochumuttom

30

2

 
  1.  

Bio-Medical Ethics

Joby Kunnath

30

2

 
  1.  

Canon Law II

Benny Tharakunnel

Sr. Leo

30

2

 
  1.  

Theology of Grace & Pneumatology

Jomon Mularikkal

30

2

 

 

 

 

330

22

 

II BTh Second Semester (IV)

Sl. No.

Subjects

Professors

Hours

Credits

 
  1.  

Theology of Psalms & Wisdom Literature

Antu Nayangara and Joy Philip Kakkanattu

60

4

 
  1.  

Theology of the Church, Mariology and Ecumenism

Jose Kizhakkekuttu

 

 

75

5

 
  1.  

Christology

Siby Kavattu

45

3

 
  1.  

Theology of Spiritual Life

Anto Vattakuzhy

30

2

 
  1.  

Eastern Theology

Siby Kavattu

30

2

 
  1.  

Eastern Eucharistic Liturgy

Geo Pallikunnel

30

3

 
  1.  

Trinity

Devasiachan Mukulathu

30

2

 
  1.  

Eschatology

Devasiachan Mukulathu

15

1

 
  1.  

Theology of Justice

Josin Kaithakulam

30

2

 

 

 

 

345

24

 

III BTh First Semester (V)

 

Sl. No.

Subjects

Professors

Hours

Credits

 
  1.  

Marriage and Procedure Laws

Sebastian Payyappilly

30

2

 
  1.  

Sacraments and Ss of Initiation

Jomon Mularikkal

30

2

 
  1.  

Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Josin Kaithakulam

30

2

 
  1.  

Liturgy and Life

Naiju Kalambukattu

30

2

 
  1.  

Indian Christian Theology

Shinto Puthumattathil

30

2

 
  1.  

Catechetics

Liju Porathur

30

2

 
  1.  

Christian Ethics of Sexuality and Marriage

Shaji George Kochuthara

 

45

3

 

8.

Methodology

Shinto Puthumattathil

15

1

 

 

 

 

325

21

 

III BTh Second Semester (VI)

 

Sl. No.

Subjects

Professors

Hours

Credits

 
  1.  

Latin Liturgy

Moncy, SDB

30

2

 
  1.  

Theology of Missions & Religions

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