Diploma in Theology

The diploma course is the introductory course in theology. It introduces the students to the various branches of theology with special attention to the Sacred Scripture. The course could be completed with the minimum duration of two semesters.

This is a preparatory course to prepare the students for Bachelors Degree in Theology. The course duration is 2 years (4 semesters) Pre-Degree (Plus Two or equivalent) pass is the eligibility condition for admission to the diploma course. The course introduces the fundamental concepts of Philosophy and Theology. The Greek Philosophy, Scholastic Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Indian Philosophy, Modern and contemporary Philosophy are introduced in this course. The traditional dictum that Philosophy is the handmaid ofTheology is esteemed in this
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General Syllabus of the Diploma Course in Theology

The diploma course is the introductory course in theology. It introduces the students to the various branches of theology with special attention to the Sacred Scripture. The course could be completed with the minimum duration of two semesters and the maximum of four semesters.

Paper I: The Revealing God 01. Introduction to Theology 02. HistoryofTheology 03. Divine Revelation in Bible and Tradition 04. Sacred Scripture (Pentateuch) 05. Church History (Arrival of St. Thomas, Life and Rituals of St. Thomas Christians)	Paper II: Church and Theology 06. Word of God (Creation Narratives, Paradise, Fall) 07. Canon Law (CIC and CCEO, Canons on Sacraments) 08. Fundamental Theology (Ecclesiology) 09. Moral Theology (Christian Morality, Conscience, Sin)
Paper III: Growing Faith 10. Holy Scripture (Synoptic Gospels, Prophets) 11. Dogmatic Theology (Holy Trinity, Christo logy) 12. Moral Theology (Christian Social teachings)	Paper IV: On the Path of Salvation 13. Holy Scripture (The Gospel of John) 14. Dogmatic Theology (Eschatology, Mariology) 15. Canon Law (Canons on Parish and Marriage) 16. Liturgy (Formation of Liturgy, Liturgy of Hours, Liturgical year) 17. Church History (Persecution and freedom of the early Church)
Paper V: Christian Life 18. Sacred Scripture (Wisdom Literature, Pauline Letters) 19. Liturgy (Fundamentals of Latin, Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Liturgy) 20. Church History (Indian Church History, History of the Church)	Paper VI: Old Testament Theology 21. Introduction to Pentateuch 22. Jewish Feasts and sacrifices 23. Jewish History of Salvation 24. Women in the Bible 25. Prophetic literature in Bible 26. Wisdom Literature 27. Biblical Poetry-Psalms
Paper VII: NewTestamentTheology 28. Synoptic Gospels 29. Gospel of John 30. Acts of the Apostles 31. Pauline Letters 32. Letter to the Hebrews 33. Universal Letters 34. Book of Revelation