Fr Martin Sankoorickal
Philosophy
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Education Summary
- Minor Seminary: Sacred Heart Minor Seminary, Thrikkakara
- Philosophy – Marymatha Major Seminary, Thrissur
- Theology – St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Aluva
- M. A. In Philosophy, Higher Institute of Philosophy, Catholic University of Leuven (Ku Leuven), Belgium (2012)
- M. Phil. (Philosophy, Higher Institute of Philosophy, Catholic University of Leuven (Ku Leuven), Belgium, 2013)
- Masters in Theology – Faculty of Theology, Catholic University of Leuven (Ku Leuven), Belgium, 2019
- Ph. D (Philosophy) – Catholic University of Leuven (Ku Leuven), Belgium (2020)
Teaching Assignments
- Teacher of Philosophy at Paurastya Vidyāpīṭham, Kottayam (2020-)
- Visiting Faculty in Missionary Orientation Centre, Kottayam (2021-)
- Visiting Faculty at Calvary Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Thrissur (2021-)
Pastoral and Administrative Assignments
- Assistant Parish Priest At St. George Basilica Angamaly (2008-2010)
- Assistant Parish Priest At St. Thomas Forane Church, Kottackavu, N. Paravur. (2010-2011)
Books and Articles
Books
- Naveekaranathinde Adhyalmikatha (Spirituality of Renewal Movements) (Editor) (Aluva: Mathavum Chinthayum Publications, 2006).
- Sankada Rathrikalile Deepakkazhchakal (Bible And Social Dramas) Cochi: Merit Books, 2007).
- Sabhacharithra Quiz (Church History Quiz) (Angamaly: Daivakripa Publications, 2 Editions 2006 & 2010)
- Alter Christus (Reflections On Priestly Ministry) (New Delhi & Calicut: Media House Publications 3 Editions. 2009 & 2011)
- The Complete Catechism Quiz: A Reference Book For Catechism Teachers (Cochi: Wisdom Books, 2010).
- Thamarayum Sooryanum (Lotus And The Sun, Biblical Reflections) Aluva: Grey Friars Publications, 2011).
- Ecce Homo (Reflections on The Human Face of Christ and Priests) (New Delhi & Calicut: Media House Publications, 2011).
Articles
- “Univocalizing Political Hindutva: A Threat to Indian Secularism”, In Narrating Secularisms: Being Between Identities in a Secularized World. Eds., William Desmond & Dennis Vanden Auweele (Washington Dc: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, 2017).
- “A Critical Appraisal of Emile Durkheim’s Perspective on Moral Education.” Homo Sapiens. A Travancore Journal of Philosophy, Vol. No. 3. Issue 1 & 2, January/June 2020, 36-62.
- “The Evolution of The Modern Moral Order and The Eclipse of Transcendence: A Taylorian Alternative to Modern Secularity.” Pia Journal of Philosophy and Religion, Vol. 5, N0. 5, 2021.
- Charismatic Prasthanathinte Kuthippum Kithappum: Charithra Padangalude Arthandharasangal (A Historical And Theological Analysis Catholic Charismatic Movement) In Mathavum Chinthayum (Philosophical-Theological Quarterly), 2005.
- Bahuswarathayude Avishkarangal (Polyphonic Expressions Against A Unipolar World Order) In Mathavum Chinthayum (Philosophical-Theological Quarterly) (2005)
- Bharathathile Chraistava Vidyabyasathinte Charithram (An Analytical And Historical Study Of Christian Educational Institutions In India) In Mathavum Chinthayum (2006) (Philosophical-Theological Quarterly) Pontifical Institute Of Philosophy And Theology, Alwaye, India.
- Sabha Pithakanmarude Samoohya Prabodhanangal (Social Teachings Of Early Church Fathers) In Mathavum Chinthayum (2007) (Philosophical-Theological Quarterly) Pontifical Institute Of Philosophy And Theology, Alwaye, India.
- Varthamanathinde Vyakulangal: Utharadhunikathakoru Chraistava Vimarsam (Critical Analysis Of Post-Modernism From A Christian Perspective) In Jeevadhara, Philosophical-Theological Bimonthly, 2009
- Angamali Kallarakaku Parayanulla Vimochana Samara Charithrangal (A Political Response To The Leftist Hisorians On The Liberation Struggle Of 1957-1959) In Sathya Deepam Weekly In 2009 June.
- Missionarymarezhuthiya Bharatheeya Suviseshangal (Contributions Of Christian Missionaries In The Nation Building Of India) In Sathya Deepam Weekly 2011 January.“
- Cardinal Newmante Sathyanveshana Pareekshanangal” (Cardinal Newman’s Explorations For Truth) In Kudumba Jyothis Monthly 2011, January.“
- Political Hindutva: Vargeeya Apaswarangalude Charithravum Varthamanavum” (A Historical And Critical Account Of Communalist Orientations Of Political Hindutva) In Sathya Deepam, 2017.
- “Post-Truth Era”, In Jeevadhara, Philosophical-Theological Bimonthly, 2019.