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Fr. Scaria Kanniyakonil

Fr Scaria Kanniyakonil

Theology
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Email: skanniyakonil@gmail.com

Education Summary
  • Ecclesiastical Education : PONTIFICAL ORIENTAL INSTITUTE OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES KOTTAYAM (INDIA) (Theology)
  • Doctoral Studies : DOCTORATE IN MORAL THEOLOGY
  • Name of the University : KU LEUVEN (BELGIUM) (ANGELICUM)
  • Year of Public Defense : 2002
  • Title of the Dissertation : A MORAL THEOLOGICAL AND BIOETHICAL APPRAISAL OF LIVING ORGAN DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION

Teaching Assignments

  • National Centre for Family and Promotion (Thuruthy, Kerala, India),
  • Missionary Orientation Centre (Manganam, Kerala, India).
  • Good Shepherd Major Seminary (Kunnoth, Kannur, Kerala, India).
  • St. Mary’s Malankara Seminary (Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala, India).
  • St. Thomas Nursing College (Chetipuzha, Kerala, India).

Pastoral and Administrative Assignments

  • Assistant parish priest at St. Mary’s Church, Athirampuzha, Kerala, India from 1993- 1994, Secretary to the Archbishop at Archbishops House (Changancherry, Kerala, India) from 1994-1996.
  • Professor and Vice- Rector at Thomas Minor Seminary (Thuruthy, Changanacherry, Kerala, India) from 2002-2006.
  • Parish priest Holy Family Church (Payttupaka, Alapuzha, Kerala) from 2003-2005.
  • Assistant Professor of Moral Theology at St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary and Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India) from 2006.
  • Secretary to the Association of the Moral Theologians of India from 2009-2013.
  • Dean of studies at the Faculty of Theology, Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, India) from 2012- 2015.
  • Vice-rector of St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary Vadavathoor from 2011-2016.
  • Vice President, PVP-Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies (Vadavathoor, Kottayam, India) 2018-2020.
  • Rector of St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary Vadavathoor 2020 onwards

Publications Articles

  1. Kanniyakonil, S., “An Ethical Appraisal on Commercialisation of Human Organs,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal 18/3 (1999) 8-10, 21.
  2. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Ethical Perspectives of the Eastern Churches,” Christian Orient- A Journal of Eastern Churches Creative Theological Thinking 21/3 (2000)103-115.
  3. Kanniyakonil, S.,”The Moral Foundations of Thomas Christians in India Re¬visited,” Koachappilly, P. (ed.), The Folly of the Cross (Bangaloore: Dharmaram Publications, 2000) 202-227.
  4. Kanniyakonil, S.,, “In search of An Adequate Ethical Approach’ Towards the Liberation of Women in India,” Indian Missiological Journal (September, 2001).
  5. Kanniyakonil, S.,”Commercelization of Human Organs,” Deepanalam Weekly 36/2 (2003) 9, 13.
  6. Kanniyakonil, S., “Moral Formation in the Parish,” in Kadayanickadu St. Mary’s Church Platinum Jubilee Souvenir (Kadayanickadu: 2003) 37-43.
  7. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Moral View of Pope John Paul II,” Kathiroli XLII/11 (2003) 3-13.
  8. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Morality of Abortion- Part 1,” Sathydarsanamala (March 14, 2004) 3-4.
  9. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Morality of Abortion- Part 2,” Sathydarsanamala (March 28, 2004) 3-4.
  10. Kanniyakonil, S., “Editorial: Bioethics and the Identity of the Family,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 2/1 (2004) 5-7.
  11. Kanniyakonil, S., “Editorial,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 2/2 (2004) 3-5.
  12. Kanniyakonil, S., “An Ethical Appraisal of Living Organ Donation and Transplantation,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 2/2 (2004) 118-138.
  13. Kanniyakonil, S., “Part I: Morality of Assisted Reproduction,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal 24/278 (2005) 19-21.
  14. Kanniyakonil, S., “Part II: Morality of Assisted Reproduction, ” Kudumba Jyothis Journal 24/279 (2005) 12- 14.
  15. Kanniyakonil, S., “Morality of Prenatal Diagnosis,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal 24/282 (2005) 28.
  16. Kanniyakonil, S., “Part 1: Catholic view on Cloning,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal (November, 2005) 35
  17. Kanniyakonil, S., “Part II: Catholic view on Cloning,” Kudumba Jyothis Journal (January, 2006) 46.
  18. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Principle of Double Effect and its Relevance in Bioethics,” Malabar Theological Review 1 (2006) 19-36.
  19. Kanniyakonil, S., “Legal perspectives of Euthanasia: Moral Evaluation,” Karunikan 3 (2006)23-27.
  20. Kanniyakonil, S., “Human body: Eastern Christian Concept,” Urha- The Way: A Journal of Theology 1 (2006) 50-72.
  21. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Principle of Totality: the concept and Relevance in bioethics,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 4/2 (2006) 70-108.
  22. Kanniyakonil, S., “Organ Donation and Transplantation,’ in Julian, B. & Mynatty, H. (eds.) Catholic Contributions to bioethics (Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2007) 71-95.
  23. Kanniyakonil, S., “Theological Reflections on Children,” Karunikan 5/11 (2008)14-16.
  24. Kanniyakonil, S., “Dignity of the Person,” Sathydarsanamala (January 2009) 14.
  25. Kanniyakonil, S., “The Relevance of Natural Moral Law in Biomedical Ethics,” National Symposium on Natural Moral Law, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 3-6 December, 2007.
  26. Kanniyakonil, S., “Moral Appraisal of Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia: The Catholic Perspective,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 7 (2009) 72-85.
  27. Kanniyakonil, S., “Sex in Marital Life, Aikayadeepam 40 (2009) 20-22.
  28. Kanniyakonil, S., “Responsible Parenthood,” Amallophatha 24 (2009) 8-10.
  29. Kanniyakonil, S., “Sexual Integration in Celibacy,” Roopeekarana Bhashyam 1 (2010) 54-59
  30. Kanniyakonil, S., “Genetics and its Risks,” Deepika (Marach 2010) 6.
  31. Kanniyakonil, S., Genetics Enhancement , Deepika (April, 2010) 6.
  32. Kanniyakonil, S., “Sexual Integration in Celibacy,” Roopeekarana Bhashyam 1 (2010).
  33. Kanniyakonil, S., “Artificial Reproduction and the New law,” Deepika (July 2010).
  34. Kanniyakonil, S., “Catholic Documents on Human Life,” Thalent (October 2010) 14-16.
  35. Kanniyakonil, S.,, Deyavatham, Sathydarsanamala (March, 14, 2011)1.
  36. Kanniyakonil, S., “Indian Bioethical laws,” Dhyana 11 (2011) 148-167
  37. Kanniyakonil, S., “Vadavathoor Seminary Golden Jubilee,” L’Osservatore Romano Malayalam 4/45 (2012) VIII.
  38. Kanniyakonil, S., ‘Killing of the Innocent,” Malayalam, Sathydarsanamala (December 28, 2012) 8.
  39. Kanniyakonil, S., “Donation of Organ,” (Malayalam) Katholika Shaba (November 2012) 9.
  40. Kanniyakonil, S., “Market Economy and Health Care System in India: A Moral Appraisal,” Srampickal, T. (ed.), The Corporate World: Governace, Ethical Issues, pastoral Challenges (Thrissur: Marymatha Publications , 2012) 131-142.
  41. Kanniyakonil, S., “Ownership of the Human Body,” Jeevadhara XLII (2012) 451-461
  42. Kanniyakonil, S., “Human Dignity and Moral Norms in Gaudium et Spes,” Colloquium, St. Joseph’s Pontifical Institute at Carmelgiri Campus on 12th December 2012, pp 1-4.
  43. Kanniyakonil, S., ‘Integration of law and Virtues in Indian Bioethics,” in Shaji George Kochuthara (ed.), Moral Theology in India Today : DVK Nation workshop on Moral Theology (Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2013) 627-648.
  44. Kanniyakonil, S., “Moral and Bioethical Challenges in the Family,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 13/1 (2013) 26-37.
  45. Kanniyakonil, S., “Ethical Appraisal of Genetical Research,” Eastern Journal of Dialogue and Culture 6/1 (2013 ) 79-93.
  46. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Abortion and Sickness,” (Malayalam), Renewal Voice, (January 2013) 16-17.
  47. Kanniyakonil, S., “A Moral Theological Appraisal of Human Life in Vatican II,” in “Revisiting Vatican II: 50 Years of Renewal,” International Seminar at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram Bangalore from 31 January to 3 February 2013.
  48. Kanniyakonil, S., “Human Dignity and Moral Norms in Gaudium et Spes,” The Living word 119/1 (2013)15-19.
  49. Kanniyakonil, S., “Year of Faith and Human Life ,” Indian Journal of Family Studies 14/2 (2013) 33-42.
  50. Kanniyakonil, S., “Genetic Medicines in India: Blessing or Curse?,” Asian Horizon 7/4 (2013) 720-734.
  51. Kanniyakonil, S.,”Infertile Couples in the Bible,” (Malayalam) Bible Bhashyam XLIV/2 (2015) 29-41.
  52. Kanniyakonil, S., “Genetics: Problem to Family Relationship?” (Malayalam) Mathavum Chinthayum 97/2 (2015) 49-57.
  53. Kanniyakonil, S., “A Moral Theological Appraisal of Human Life in Vatican II: Its Influence in the Post-councilor Documents and Reception in the Indian Church,” in Kochuthara, S. (ed.), Revisiting Vatican II 50 Years of Renewal Vol. III (DVK: Bangalore, 2015).
  54. Kanniyakonil, S., “Organ Donation: Moral Perspective,” (Malayalam) Karunikan 12/8 (2015) 51-53.
  55. Kaniyakonil, S, “Resurrection and Moral Imagination” (Malayalam) Bible Bhashyam XLIVI/1 (2016)45-54.
  56. Kaniyakonil, S, “Sex Selective Abortion: A Bioethical Appraisal,” in Kochuthara, S. (ed.), Gender Justice in the Church and Society (DVK: Bangalore, 2016) 205-220.
  57. Kaniyakonil, S, “Environmental Ethics – Terms, History, Ethical Approaches (Malayalam in Kanniyakonil, S & Vechoor, D (eds.), Ecothology: A Contemporary Approach-Malayalam (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2016).
  58. Kaniyakonil, S, Ecotheology in the Documents of the Church (Malayalam), in Kanniyakonil, S & Vechoor, D (eds.), Ecothology: A Contemporary Approach-Malayalam (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2016).
  59. Kanniyakonil, S, “A Moral Theological Evaluation on Repentance and Guilt,” (Malayalam) Roopikaranabhashyam (January- June, 2017) 54-64.
  60. Kanniyakonil, S, “The Concept of Human Life in Amoris Laetitia,” Asian Horizons 11/1 (2017) 75-88.
  61. Kanniyakonil, S., “Morality of Contraceptives,” (Malayalam) Kudumpajothi 26/3 (2017) 20-22
  62. Kanniyakoil, S., “New Developments in India Concerning the Policy of Passive Euthanasia,” Developing World Bioethics: DOI:10.1111/dewb.12187: Scaria Kanniyakonil, “New Developments in India Concerning the Policy of Passive Euthanasia,” Developing World Bioethics 18/2 (2018) 190-197.
  63. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Karunnya Vadam- Karishtava Dharmikavishakalman,” Sathyadarsanam April 2018 vol 4/3 pp. 4-5
  64. Scaria Kanniyakonil, DayaVadam- Kodathi Vidhikalum Niyamngalum, Deepika April 2 2018, p. 6
  65. Scaria Kanniyakonil, DayaVadam- Dharmikavaloganam, Kottayam Lourde Bulletin, April 2018.
  66. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Mercy Killing- A Catholic Moral Analysis,” Marthoma Margam -Eparchy of Shamshabad March-April 2018, vol3/2 pp. 20-22
  67. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Daya Vadavum, Satharana Chikilsayum – Dharmika Vidhasahngal, Karunikan 15/05 May (2018)43-45.
  68. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Autonomy and the Marketing of Human Organs form Living Donors,” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 82/4 (2018) 245-262.
  69. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Freedom of Conscience: The Objective and Subjective Orientation of Conscience in the Catholic Doctrine,” Jeeva Darshana 5/1 (2018) 29-45.
  70. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Indissolubility of Marriage in the Syro-Malabar Church,” Marriage, Families & Spirituality 24/1 (2018)106-120.
  71. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Climate Change in Kuttanadu: An East Syriac Eco-theological Response,” Christian Orient (2018).
  72. Scaria Kanniyakonil, LGBTQQIP2SAA- A Description – (Malalayama) Mathavum chinthayum 100/1 (2019) 26-35.
  73. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “The Theology of the Dignity of Woman,” in Scaria Kanniyakonil & Roselin Aravackal (editors), Sthree Mahatham Suriyani Parampariyathil (Kottyam: OIRSI, 2020) 13-28.
  74. Scaria Kanniyakonil, “Ethics in Pastoral Ministry,” Asian Horizon 14/2 (2020) 307-318.

Books

  1. Kanniyakonil, S. (ed.), Ethical Perspectives of the Eastern Churches (Changnacherry: HIRS, 2004).
  2. Kanniyakonil, S. (ed.)., Bioethical Issues and the Family (Thuruthy: Cana Publications, 2005).
  3. Kanniyakonil, S., Living Organ Donation and Transplantation (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2005).
  4. Kanniyakonil, S., The Fundamentals of Bioethics: Legal Perspectives and Ethical Approaches (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2007).
  5. Kanniyakonil, S., Manushya Jeevan Christhava Vikshanathil: Catholika Jaiva Dharmikatha (Catholic Perspectives on Bioethical Issues) (Changanacherry: Jeevan Jyothi Prolife Cell, 2007).
  6. Kanniyakonil, S. (co-editor), Dharmikadeivasasthram (Fundamental Moral Theology) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2008).
  7. Kanniyakonil, S., Laingikatha Arthavum Sathyavum: Katholika Dharmika Veekshanam (Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2009).
  8. Kanniyakonil, S. (ed.), Vivaham: Dharmika Deivasasthra Vichinthanangal (Theology of Marriage) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2010).
  9. Scaria Kanniyakonil, Sabhayude Samuhika Probodhanam: Kerala Paschathalathil (Social Teachings of the Church) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2011).
  10. Kanniyakonil, S., Wait For God’s Call: Catholic Perspective on Euthanasia (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2011).
  11. Kanniyakonil, S., Jeeventte Dharmikatha (Bioethical Issues: Catholic View) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2011).
  12. Kanniyakonil, S., Chritriamprethulpathanam (Artificial Reproduction) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2012).
  13. Kanniyakonil, S., KaumaraLingika Vidyabhyasam: Christava Vzhhiyilude (Christian Sex Education) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2013).
  14. Kanniyakonil, S., Lingika Vidyabhyasam: MulyadhishtithaDarsanan (Sexual Education: Value Based Approach) (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2013).
  15. Kanniyakonil, S., Avayava Dhanam Seekaranam (Organ Donation and Transplantation) (Media village, Changanacherry, 2013).
  16. Kanniyakonil, S. & Kottayil, J. (ed), Kaumara Lingika Vidyabhyasam (Sex Education) (Tellicherry: Department of Catechetics Archdiocese of Tellicherry Sandesabhavan, 2014).
  17. Kanniyakonil, S., (ed.), New Horizons in Christian Ethics: Reflections from India (Bangalore: ATC Publishers, 2014).
  18. Kanniyakonil, S. (ed), The Pastoral Challenges of Marriage and Family- Responses from India (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2015).
  19. Kanniyakonil, S., (editor- translation from English to Malayalam), Neethiyum Sathyasanthathayum -Justice and Truthfulness- 7th, 8th and 10th commandments (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2015).
  20. Kanniyakonil, S. (ed.), Ecothology: A Contemporary Approach-Malayalam (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2016).
  21. Kanniyakonil, S, Bioethical Issues: A Catholic Moral Analysis (Kottayam: OIRSI, 2017).
  22. Kanniyakonil, S. (editor), Homosexuality- Christian Moral Perspectives-Malayalam (Kottayam:OIRSI, 2018).
  23. Kanniyakonil, S, (ed), Swavargalaighikatha Oru Samagrapdhanam (Kottayam:OIRSI, 2019).
  24. Scaria Kanniyakonil & Roselin Aravackal (editors), Sthree Mahatham Suriyani Parampariyathil (Kottyam: OIRSI, 2020)