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

Lecturer

DVK

2016

Assistant Professor

DVK

2019

Associate Professor

DVK

 

Lecturer

CRI, Bangalore

2022

Lecturer

Jnanodaya

2023

Lecturer

Wardha Philosophate

2023

Lecturer

Kristu Jyothi Theological College, Bangalore

 

Director

Systematic Theology, DVK

2018-2024

Director

Pastoral Leadership Programme,

2018-2024

Managing Editor

Dharmaram Journals

2018-2024

  1. Hominisation and Kingdom of God: A Study on E. Schillebeeckx and M.M. Thomas, Dharmaram Publications, January, 2018.
  2. Pathrapankal: A Prophet of the Divine Word, Co-Edited, Dharmaram Publication, January, 2022.
  3. New Horizons in Theology: Ecclesiology-Ecumenism-Inter-religious Dialogue, Co-Edited, Dharmaram Publications, 2024.

  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, Revisiting Vatican II 50 Years of Renewal, vol II, Bangalroe,: 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, 2 (June, 2016), 417-422.
  3. “Transformational Perspective of Edwards Schillebeexkx,” Jeevadhara  (May, 2017),
  4. "Baliaadukal Samuhikanirmmithikku Anivaryamao: Rene Gerardinte Kaazhchapdukaliluude?" (In Malayalam), (Are Scapegoats Necessary for the Building up of the Society: On the Theory of Rene Gerard), Jeevadhara, Vol VII, 280 (August, 2017), 64-74.
  5. “Hominisation and Kingdom of God in the Writings of the Indian Social Theologian M.M. Thomas,” Asian Horizon, September 3 (2017), 578-594.
  6. “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 Publication, Christ University, 2018.  
  7. “Paradigms for an Integral Theological Education Today,” Asian Horizon, December 4 (2018), 635-646.
  8. “Artificial Intelligence: An Anthropological and Theological Investigation,” Asian Horizon, September VOl.14 No 3 (2020), (699-712)
  9. Article on the forthcoming book on the Occasion of the 60th Year CMI Presence in Chanda. “Fratelli Tutti and a New Mission Paradigm,” 2022.
  10. [P1 “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” [Foundations of Catholicism].” Karmalakusumam, 120.3 (March 2022).
  11. [P1] “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam, 120.4 (April 2022).
  12. [P1] “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam 120.5 (May, 2022).
  13. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam 120.6 (June, 2022).
  14. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam 120.7 (July, 2022).
  15. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam 120.9 (September, 2022).
  16. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam 120.10 (October, 2022).
  17. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam 120.11(November 2022).
  18. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam 120.13 (January, 2023).
  19. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam 120.6 (March, 2023).
  20. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam  67 (May, 2023).
  21.  “A New Christian Programme” and A New Living,” in Pathrapankal: A Prophet of the Divine Word, eds. S. Mullooparampil, J.P. Kakkanattu, S. Kochuthara and R. Kavalackal, Bangalore, Dharmaram Publication, January, 2023.
  22. “Ecclesiological Vision of Kucheria Pathil: Theology of the Local Church,” in New Horizons in Theology: Ecclesiology- Ecumenism-Inter-religious Dialogue eds. Joby Jose Kochumuttam, Shaji George Kochuthara and Rajesh Kavalackal, Bangalore,  Dharamram Publications, 2024.
  23. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam vol 67, issue 5 (July, 2023);
  24. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam vol 67, issue 7 (July, 2023)
  25. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam vol 67, issue 8 (Aug, 2023).
  26. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam vol 67, Issue 9 (Sep, 2023).
  27. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam vol 67, issue 10 (Oct, 2023).
  28. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam vol 67, issue 11 (Nove, 2023).
  29. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam vol 68, issue 4 (Apr, 2024).
  30. “Catholica Parambaryam: Viswasasthyangalurde Hridayathilekullaoru Prayanam” (Foundations of Catholicism), in Malayalam vernacular, Karmalakusumam vol 68, issue 6 (June, 2024).
  31. “Formation of the Youth and Children,” In Chavarul CMI Generalate Publication, 2024.

 

    1. Paper presented in Syro-Malabar Mission Theology, Colloquium, Rome , October 12 2014.
    2. International Conference on Revisiting Vatican II 50 Years of Renewal, “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,” Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, January 31-3 February, 2013, Bangalore, India.
    3. National Seminar on Ecumenism, Ecclesia Semper Refermanda Est, “Ecumenism: Dialogue with Cultures and Religions of India,” DVK, Bangalore, December, 1, 2017.
    4. Paper presented on Mission, Evangelization, Interfaith Dialogue, and Ecumenism for Laity Leadership in Church and Society in Malayalam, NBCLC, April, 2023.
    5. “Ecclesiological Vision of Kuncheria Pathil: Theology of the Local Church,” Symposium Conducted in honour of Dr. Kuncheria Pathil, Dharamaram Vidya Kshetram in Collaboration with Jeevadhara, and Indian Theological Association. November, 2023.
    6. “The Reception of the Vatican II in India in the Context of Dialogue,” Paper Presented in the LEST Conference on 6 Years of Vatican II: The End of the Western Church? November 8- 11 2023, in K. E Leuven, Belgium.

     

     

     

  1. Dr. John Britto Chethimattan Memorial and Syomposium, March 22 – 24, 2007, Organized by Jeevadhara in collaboration with
    Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram at Anugraha Renewal Centre, Vazhoor.
  2. Syro -Malabar Theological Meet conducted at Mount St. Thomas by Syro –Malabar Commission for Doctrine on July 21, 2016.
  3. “Feminine Genius: Women Leadership for Just and Compassionate Society,” at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore from 29-30 July 2016
  4. Secretary to the National Conference on “Paradigms of Formation: Approaches in Priestly and Religious Training in a Globalized World,” at DVK, Bangalore, from December 16-17, 2016.
  5. “Human Formation in Major Seminaries: Seminar cum Workshop,” Dharmaram College from 10-13 February 2017.
  6. Indian Theological Association Meet, at Mount Fort College, Bangalore, from 25-29, 2017.
  7. Bishops Theologians Colloquium, MBCLC, Bangalore, July 6, 2017.
  8. National Seminar in Ecumenical Christian Center, Bangalore, 2017.
  9. Indian Theological Association Meet, DVK, Bangalore, April 22-26. 2018.
  10. Harmony: Interface of Comic, Ethical and Religious Order, Golden Jubilee International Conference, Christ University, Bangalore, Jan 9-12, 2019.
  11.  Inter- Asian Conference on the Spirituality and Theology of Creation, Bangalore, Dharmaram, Feb, 19-21, 2019.
  12. Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Society, ECC, Bangalore, August 22-23, 2019.
  13. Associate Convener to the Mission Conference on Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World, Dharmaram College, Bangalore, October 24-26, 2019.
  14.  Director to the Faculty Seminar on Challenges to Democracy Today: A Theological Response, DVK, Bangalore, December, 12, 2019.
  15.  Christian Spirituality and Suffering as Paul would want us to Practise, Webinar, ECC, Bangalore, May 6, 2020. 
  16.  Interactive Tool for Effective Online classes, Webinar, Rajagiri School of Engineering, Kochi, August 16, 2020.
  17.  Dalith, Jusitce Concerns, Some reflections in Contemporary India, Webinar, Center for Dalit Studies, DVK, December 4, 2020
  18.  Fear of Others Fratelli Tutti as a Christian Response, Webinar, Indian Theological Association Webinar, December, 6, 2020.
  19. P3] CTSA (Catholic Theological Society of America) Virtual Panel Discussion "Taking Up the Call: Anti-Racism in the Undergraduate Classroom" December 2, 2021.
  20. [P3] Webinar conducted by the Indian Theological Association, Church in India Today: Credibility and Witness, April, 26-28, 2021.
  21. [P3] National Conference on “Church in India on the Path of Synodality,” Department of Missiology, St. Peters Seminary, Bangalore, March 21-23, 2022.
  22. [P3] CTSA Virtual Panel Discussion “Pope Francis and Inter-Religious Dialogue: Reflections on Fratelli Tutti, April, 27, 2022.
  23. [P3] 44th Annual Meet and Conference of Indian Theological Association on “Pandemic Challenges to the Indian Church: A Theological Response,” MBCLC, Bangalore, 26-29 April, 2022.
  24. CBCI office for Doctrine, Bishops Theologians Colloquim, July 6-7, NBCLC, Bengaluru, 2022.
  25.  National Conference on Spiritual Formation in Major Seminaries, October, 28-30, 2022, Bangalore.
  26.  International Conference on Towards a Synodal Church Moving Forward, DVK, 12-15 January, 2023.
  27. Indian Theological Association Conference cum Meeting, St. Peters Pontifical Institute, Bangalore, April, 2023.
  28.  National Seminar on Religion and Society, NBCLC, August 7-8, 2023.
  29. National Conference on Ecology, Care for our Common Home: Towards an Integral Ecology in India, 21-24 November 2023.
  30. CBCI Bishops-Theologians Colloquium 2023 to be held on 6&7 July 2023 (Thursday and Friday) at NBCLC, Bengaluru.
  31. Director of Pastoral Administration and Management Course, Conducted at DVK from 4-13 July, 2023.
  32. Convenor of Symposium Conducted in honour of Dr. Kuncheria Pathil, Dharamaram Vidya Kshetram in Collaboration with Jeevadhara, and Indian Theological Association. November, 2023.
  33. Participated in the LEST Conference on 6 Years of Vatican II: The End of the Western Church? November 8- 11 2023, in K. E Leuven, Belgium.
  34. National Seminar on: ‘National Unity Forum Camp; Greater India Movement for Economic, Social and Moral Freedoms India’ Sunday, 10 Sep 2023 at Pastoral Orientation Centre (P O C), Palarivattam.
  35. Convenor of the National Conference on “Ecumenical Church: Challenges and Prospects 60 Years after Vatican II.” January 9-10 2024, at DVK, Bangalore.  
  36.  ITA Conference Cum Meeting, April 18-21 April, at Vidyadeep Kristu Jyothi College, Bangalore. 2024.
  37. Director of Pastoral Administration and Management Course, Conducted at DVK from 21-30 May, 2024.
  38. CBCI Bishops-Theologians Colloquium on 4-6 July 2024 (Thursday and Friday) at NBCLC, Bengaluru.

Undergraduate

Theological Anthropology,

Theology of the Ordained Ministry

FABC Documents

Theories of Salvation and Liberation Theology

Eco-theology

Uniqueness of Christ and Other Religions

Eco-Philosophy

Introduction to Theology

Models of Theologization in India-Study on ITA statements

 

Postgraduate

Contemporary Christological Perspectives

Anthropology of Gaudium et Spes

Second reader and Examiner of two Phd Dissertations

Director of three Phd Candidates, Director of  6 Lth Thesis from 2017

Director of number of Bth Research

 

1. Theological Anthropology

2. Inter-religious Dialogue

3. Christology

4. Contextual Theology

5. Dalit and Feminist Theology

6. Second Vatican Studies

 

Position

Association/Institute

Year

Member

Executive Member of ITA and the Treasure

2022-24

Member

Member of Catholic Theological Society of America

2019-24

Member

Vatican II and Mandate Project, Germany

 

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