ST. THOMAS APOSTOLIC SEMINARY

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Fr. Thomas Kuzhuppil

Fr Thomas Kuzhuppil

Theology
Phone: 9746512606
Email: frkuzhuppil@gmail.com

Education Summary

  • B. Th: Paurastya Vidyapitham, Vadavathoor (1989-92)
  • Master Degree in History; Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala (1986-88). Licentiate (with Diploma) in Theology and Patristic Sciences, Augustinianum, Rome (1996-2000).
  • Doctorate in Theology and Patristic Sciences, Augustinianum, Rome, 2004.

Teaching Assignments

  • Resident teacher of Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth, Kerala, which is affiliated to Paurastya Vidyapitham. (from 2005 till 2012: 7 academic years)
  • Paurastya Vidyapitham (as visiting faculty from 2012 till 2016; 4 academic years)
  • Paurastya Vidyapitham (as resident teacher from 2016 onwards)
  • St. Mary’s Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum
  • Vijnananilayam,Janapetta, Eluru
  • St. Thomas Benedictine Abbey, Kappad
  • Mar Thoma Vidyanikethan (Higher Institute of Religious Sciences for the Laity) Changanacherry
  • St.John Paul II. Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family (CANA), Thuruthy, Changanacherry
  • Missionary Orientation Centre, Manganam, Kottayam
  • Danahalaya (Institute of Formation), Punnapra, Alappuzha
  • Amala Theological College, Parel, Changanacherry
  • St. Mary’s Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum
  • St.Thomas Benedictine Abbey, Kappad
  • Missionary Orientation Centre, Manganam, Kottayam
  • Danahalaya (Institute of Formation), Punnapra, Alappuzha

Pastoral and Administrative Assignments

  • Assistant Parish Priest-St. George’s Forane Church, Edathua (February 1993 to February 1994).
  • Assistant Parish Priest-St. Mary’s Cathedral, Changanacherry (February 1994 to February 1995).
  • Assistant Catechism Director of the Archdiocese (February 1995 to August 1996).
  • Teaching Staff, St. Thomas Minor Seminary, Kurichy (March 2004 to May 2005).
  • Rector, St. Thomas Minor Seminary, Kurichy (May 2012 to May 2016).

Publications Articles

  1. “The Symbolism of Fire/Sun in the Writings of Ephrem”, MTR 1 (2006) 77-89.
  2. “The Patristic Foundation of the East Syriac Theology”, in P. Maniyattu (ed.), East Syriac Theology, Satna, 2007, 54-68.
  3. “Some Observations on the Antiochene Exegetical Precepts”, The Harp 23 (2008) 209-220.
  4. “Christianity in India”, in ACPI Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Bangalore, 2010, 271-273.
  5. “Theological Significance of the Diphysite Christology”, MTR 5 (2010) 34-43.
  6. “Theodore of Mopsuestia on the Mystery of the Eucharist”, in J. Koodapuzha (ed.), Church in the Orient, Kunnoth, 2012, 236-249.
  7. “Biblical and Patristic Foundations of Christian Ethics”, in A. Mekkattukunnel (ed.), Mar Thoma Margam, Vadavathoor, 2012, 613-617.
  8. “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Writings of Ephrem the Syrian”, MTR 7 (2012) 3-14.
  9. “Biblical Interpretation in the Early Syriac Tradition”, in T. Padiyath (ed.), Star from the East, New Delhi, 2013, 434-445.
  10. “A Comparative Study of the Spiritual World Vision of Teilhard de Chardin and Ephrem the Syrian”, in P. Maroky (ed.), Convergence II, Vadavathoor, 2016, 203-210.
  11. “The Significance of Washing the Disciple’s Feet: Patristic Exegesis on Jn 13”, Bible Bhashyam 43 (2017) 40-52.
  12. “Towards a Heavenly Mode of Living: Patristic Understanding of Virtue”, The Living Word 124 (2018) 26-37.
  13. “Biblical Foundation of the Pneumatological Doctrine of Constantinople I (381)”, Bible Bhashyam 45 (2019) 48-60.
  14. “Patristic Theology and its Relevance” JeevaDarshana 6 (2019) 19-30.
  15. ”Life in the Spirit: St. Ephrem’s View on the Sanctifying Role of the Holy Spirit”, Christian Orient 41, 3 (2019) 156-166.
  16. ”The Holy Spirit who proceeds from the Father”, in Satyadarsanamala 11, 14 (July 2004).
  17. ”Eucharist: The Teachings of John Chrysostom” in Satyadarsanamala 11, 23 (December 2004).
  18. ”Eucharist: The Teachings of St. Ephrem” in Satyadarsanamala 11, 24 (December 2004).
  19. ”Eucharist: The Teachings of Theodore (I)” in Satyadarsanamala 12, 1(January 2005).
  20. ”Eucharist: The Teachings of Theodore (II)” in Satyadarsanamala 12, 2 (January 2005).
  21. ”Eucharist: The Teachings of Justin the Martyr” in Satyadarsanamala 12, 3 (February 2005).
  22. ”Eucharist: The Teachings of Ignatius of Antioch” in Satyadarsanamala 12, 4 (February 2005).
  23. “Eucharist: The Teachings of Didache”, in Satyadarsanamala 12, 5 (March 2005).
  24. “Eucharist: The Teachings of Cyprian of Carthage” Satyadarsanamala 12, 11 (June 2005).
  25. “Eucharist: The Teachings of St. Augustine” Satyadarsanamala 12, 21 (November 2005).
  26. “Eucharist: The Teachings of Irenaeus of Lyons” Satyadarsanamala 12, 23 (December 2005).
  27. “Paschal Feast” in Kudumpajyothis (March 2005)
  28. ”Mary in the Writings of the Fathers of the Church”, in Mar Joseph Perumthottam (ed.), Kripa Niranjaval, Changanacherry, 2006, 104-111.
  29. “Christian Ethics: The Teachings of the Fathers of the Church”, in S. Kanniyakonil (ed.), Dharmikadeivasasthram, Vadavathoor, 2008, 147-159.
  30. ”The Fathers of the Church on the Divine Mercy”, in A. Mekkattukunnel (ed.), Karunayil Sampannanaya Deivam, Vadavathoor, 2015, 59-67.
  31. ”Eco-theology and the Fathers of the Church”, in S. Kanniyakonil (ed.), Paristhithideivasastrathinu Oru Samakalikabhashyam, Vadavathoor, 2016, 295-300.
  32. ”Homo-sexuality: The Teachings of the Early Church”, in S. Kanniyakonil (ed.), Swavargalaighegatha: Chreisthava Darmikadarshanam, Vadavathoor, 2018, 61-68.
  33. ”Incarnation: The Reflections of the Fathers of the Church”, in J. Chencheril (ed.), Pulkoodu, Kochi, 2018, 21-30.
  34. “Mysticism in the Greek Ecclesial Tradition”, in P. Manalil (ed.), Mysticism: Kazhchappadukal Anweshanangal, Thiruvalla, 2018, 170-178.
  35. “Dignity of Woman: A General Outline of the Early Syriac Church”, in S. Kanniyakonil (ed.), Sthree Mahatham Suriyani Parampariyathil, Vadavathoor, 2020, 29-33.

Books

  • The Vision of the Prophet Isaiah: A Theological Study of Narsai’s Interpretation of Isaiah 6 (My Dissertation) Rome, 2006, pages 223.
  • The Fathers of the Church ( in Malayalam Language), GSB, Kunnoth, 2012, pages 246.