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MA in Holistic Spirituality
 

DHYANAVANA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SPIRITUALITY
AFFILIATED TO
ST. PHILOMENA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) MYSORE
Under University of Mysore
OFFERS – MA in Holistic Spirituality

Two-Year Four Semesters Choice Based Credit System (Cbcs) And Continuous Assessment Grading Pattern (Cagp) Under Post Graduate Programme Under Autonomous Structure From The Academic Year- 2016 Onwards
 

Guidelines/Regulations

1. Eligibility for Admission
   Candidates who have passed BSW/ BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com / BBM/ LLB /BCA of the University of Mysore or any recognized University with not less than 45 % ( 40% for SC/ST and Category - I Candidates) of the aggregate marks for all the years of course study excluding the language subjects and foundation courses. The qualification and the percentage marks for admission shall be as per the guidelines issued by University of Mysore from time to time
   
   Note: - In case of candidates who have taken more than three years to complete their Bachelors Degree, the percentage of mark is arrived as per the guidelines issued by University of Mysore from time to time

2. Duration of the Programmes
   The duration of Programme shall extend over 4 semesters (two academic years) of 20 weeks each including instructions and examinations.

3. Maximum Period for Completion of the Programmes
   The candidates shall complete the Programme within 4 years from the date of admission. The term completing the programmes means passing all the prescribed examinations of the programme to become eligible for the degree. No candidate shall be permitted to appear for the examinations after the prescribed period for completing the programme. Whenever a candidate opts for blank semesters/ dropped papers, he/she have to study the prevailing papers offered by the department when he /she continues his /her studies.

4. Medium of Instruction
   The medium of instruction shall be English.

5. Hours of Instruction per Week
   There shall be 24-30 hours of instructions per week in subjects without practical/field-work and 28-34 hours of instructions per week in subjects with practical/field-work. These hours may be distributed for lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical, project-work and other modes of instruction which individual courses may demand.

6. Attendance
   Each paper (theory/practical) shall be treated as an independent unit for the purpose of attendance. A student shall attend a minimum of 75% of the total instruction hours in a paper (theory/practical) including tutorials and seminars in each semester. There shall no provision for condonation of shortage of attendance and a student who fails to secure 75% attendance in a paper shall be required to repeat that semester with the payment of semester fees.

7. Guidelines to Implement CBCS & CAGP Masters Degree Programme
   Course: Every paper offered will have three components associated with the teaching-learning process, namely
   (a) L - Lecture (b) T - Tutorial (c) P - Practical
   Where
   L - Stands for Lecture session.
   T - Stands for Tutorial session consisting participatory discussion/self study/desk work/ brief seminar presentations by students and such other novel methods that make a student to absorb and assimilate more effectively the contents delivered in the Lecture classes.
   P -Stands for Practical session and it consists of Hands on experience / Laboratory Experiments/Field Studies/Case studies that equip students to acquire the much required skill component.
   In terms of credits, every one hour session of L amounts to one credit per semester and a minimum of two hour session of T or P amounts to one credit per semester, over a period of one semester of 16 weeks for teaching – learning process. The total duration of a semester is 20 weeks inclusive of semester end examination.
   
   A paper shall have either one or two or all the three components. That means a may have only lecture component, or only practical component or combination of any two or all the three components.
   
   The total credit earned by a student at the end of the semester upon successfully completing the course is equal to L + T + P of each paper.
   
   Different papers of study are labeled and defined as follows:
   Hard Core Paper
   A paper which should compulsorily be studied by a candidate as a core requirement is termed as a Hard Core Paper.
   
   Soft Core Paper
   If there is a choice or an option for the candidate to choose a paper from a pool of papers from the main discipline subject of study or from a sister/related discipline / subject which supports the main discipline/ subject is termed as a Soft Core Paper.
   
   Elective Paper
   Generally a paper which can be chosen from a pool of papers and which may be very specific or specialized or advanced or supportive to the discipline / subject of study or which provides an extended scope or which enables an exposure to some other discipline / subject / domain or nurtures the candidate’s proficiency / skill is called an Elective Paper. Elective papers may be offered by the main discipline / subject of study or by sister / related discipline / subject of study. A Soft Core paper may also be considered as an elective.
   
   Open Elective
   An elective paper chosen generally from an unrelated discipline / subject, with an intention to seek exposure is called an open elective. A core paper offered in a discipline / subject may be treated as an elective by other discipline / subject and vice versa.
   
   Project work / Dissertation work
   It is a special paper involving application of knowledge in solving / analyzing / exploring a real life situation / difficult problem.
   
   Minor Project Work
   A project work up to 4 credits is called Minor Project work.
   
   Major Project Work
   A project work of 6 to 8 credits is called Major Project Work.
   
   Dissertation Work
   A project work can be of 10 – 12 credits. A Project /Dissertation work may be a hard core or a soft core as decided by the BOS concerned.

8. Scheme of Instruction

   1. A candidate has to earn a minimum of 76 credits, for successful completion of a Master’s Degree with a distribution of credits for different papers as given in the following table.

      Paper Type	Credits
      Hard Core	A minimum of 42, but not exceeding 52
      Soft Core	A minimum of 16
      Open Elective	A minimum of 08

   2. A candidate can enroll for a maximum of 24 credits per semester.

   3. Only such candidates who register for a minimum of 18 credits per semester and complete successfully 76 credits in 4 successive semesters shall be considered for declaration of ranks, medals and are eligible to apply for student fellowship, scholarship, free ships and hostel facilities.

9. Continuous Assessment, Earning of Credits and Award of Grades
   The evaluation of the candidate shall be based on continuous assessment. The structure for evaluation is as follows:

   1. Assessment and evaluation processes happen in a continuous mode. However, for reporting purposes, a semester is divided into 3 distinct components identified as
      C1, C2, and C3

   2. The performance of a candidate in a paper will be assessed for a maximum of 100 marks as explained below.

      1. The first component (C1) of assessment is for 15 marks. This will be based on test, assignment, seminar and attendance (Class Participation).During the first half of the semester, the first 50% of the syllabus will be completed. This shall be consolidated during the 8th week of the semester. Beyond 8th week, making changes in C1 is not permitted. The marks for the class participation - 91-100 % -05 marks, 81-90% 04 marks and 75-80% -03 marks.

      2. The second component (C2) of assessment is for 15 marks. This will be based on test, assignment, seminar and attendance (Class Participation). The continuous assessment and scores of second half of the semester will be consolidated during the 16th week of the semester. During the second half of the semester, the remaining units in the paper will be completed. The marks for the class participation- 91-100 % -05 marks, 81-90% 04 marks and 75-80% -03 marks

      3. The outline for continuous assessment activities for Component – I (C1) and Component – II (C2) will be proposed by the teacher(s) concerned before the commencement of the semester and will be discussed and decided in the respective Departmental Council. The students should be informed about the modalities well in advance. The evaluated papers / assignments during component - I (C1) and component - II (C2) of assessment are immediately returned to the candidates after obtaining acknowledgement in the register maintained by the concerned teacher for this purpose.

      4. During the 18th – 20th week of the semester, a semester end examination of 2 hours duration shall be conducted for each paper. This forms the third/final component of assessment (C3) and the maximum marks for the final component will be 50.

10. 
    a) The details of continuous assessment are summarized in the following Table

    Component	Syllabus in a paper	Weightage	Period of continuous assessment
    C1	First 50% ( 2 units of total units)	15%	First half of the semester To be consolidated by 8th week
    C2	Remaining 50% ( Remaining units of the paper)	15%	Second half of the semester To be consolidated by 16th week
    C3	Semester-end examination ( all units of the paper)	70%	To be completed during 18th – 20th Week
    Final grades to be announced latest by 24th week

    
    b) A candidate’s performance from all 3 components will be in terms of scores, and the sum of all three scores will be for a maximum of 100 marks (15 + 15 + 70).
    
    c) Finally, awarding the grades should be completed latest by 24th week of the Semester.

11. Minor / Major Project Evaluation
    Right from the initial stage of defining the problem, the candidate has to submit the progress reports periodically and also present his / her progress in the form of seminars in addition to the regular discussion with the guide. Components of evaluation are as follows:
    Component – I(C1): Periodic Progress and Progress Reports ( 15)
    Component – II (C2): Results of Work and Draft Report (15)
    Component – III(C3): Final Viva Voce and evaluation (70). The report evaluation is for 40 and the Viva –voce examination is for 30.

12. In case a candidate secures less than 30% in C1 and C2 put together in a paper, the candidate is said to have DROPPED that paper, and such a candidate is not allowed to appear for C3 in that paper.
    In case a candidate’s class attendance in a paper is less that 75% or as stipulated by the College, the candidate is said to have DROPPED that paper, and such a candidate is not allowed to appear for C3 in that paper.
    
    Teachers offering the papers will place the above details in the P G Department Council meeting during the last week of the semester, before the commencement of C3 and subsequently a notification pertaining to the above will be brought out by the Principal before the commencement of C3 examination. A copy of this notification shall also be sent to the office of the Controller of Examinations.

    1. In case a candidate secures less than 30% in C3 he/she may choose DROP/MAKEUP option.
       
       In case a candidate secures more than or equal to 30% in C3 but his/her grade (G) = 4, as per section 12.5 below, then he/she may be declared to have been conditionally successful in that paper, provided that such a benefit of conditional clearance based on G = 4 shall not be availed for a maximum of 8 credits for the entire programme of Master’s Degree of two years.
       
       A candidate exercising his/her option to MAKEUP examination shall be declared pass if he/she secures more than or equal to 30% in C3 provided he/she fulfils the conditions mentioned in the Para 5, 12.1 & 12.5. There is no separate Makeup examination .A candidate has to appear for the makeup examination as and when the C3 component examination is conducted for Odd & Even semester examination of that academic year along with the regular candidates.

    2. A candidate has to re-register for the DROPPED paper when the paper is offered again by the department if it is a hard core paper. The candidate may choose the same or an alternate core/elective in case the dropped paper is soft core/ elective paper. A candidate who is said to have DROPPED project work has to re-register for the same subsequently within the stipulated period. The details of any dropped paper will not appear in the grade card.

    3. The tentative / provisional grade card will be issued by the Registrar (Evaluation) at the end of every semester indicating the papers completed successfully. This statement will not contain the list of DROPPED papers.

    4. Upon successful completion of Bachelors Honors / Master’s degree a final grade card consisting of grades of all papers successfully completed by the candidate will be issued by the Registrar (Evaluation).

    5. The Grade (G) and the Grade Point (GP) earned by the candidate in the subject will be as given below.

       P	G	GP = V x G
       90 – 100	10	V x 10
       80 – 89	9	V x 9
       70 – 79	8	V x 8
       60 – 69	7	V x 7
       50 – 59	6	V x 6
       40 – 49	5	V x 5
       30 – 39	4	V x 4
       0 – 30	0	V x 0

       
       Here, P is the percentage of marks (P= [(C1+C2) + M] secured by a candidate in a paper which is rounded to nearest integer. V is the credit value of paper. G is the Grade and GP is the Grade Point.

    6. A candidate can withdraw any paper within ten days from the date of notification of final results. Whenever a candidate withdraws a paper, he/she has to register for the same paper in case it is hard core paper, the same paper or an alternate paper if it is soft core/open elective.
       A DROPPED paper is automatically considered as a paper withdrawn.

    7. The Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) of a candidate after successful completion the required number of credits (76) is given by
       SGPA =

    8. The Final Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) of a candidate after successful completion the required number of credits (76 x 4 =304) is given by
       CGPA =

13. Classification of results
    The Final Cumulative Grade Point (FGP) to be awarded to the student is based on CGPA secured by the candidate and is given as follows:

    CGPA	FGP
    	Numerical Index	Qualitative Index
    4< = CGPA < 5	5	SECOND CLASS
    5< = CGPA < 6	6
    6< = CGPA < 7	7	FIRST CLASS
    7< = CGPA < 8	8
    8< = CGPA < 9	9	DISTINCTION
    9< = CGPA < 10	10

    Overall percentage = 10 x CGPA or is said to be 50% in case CGPA < 5

Course Structure - MA - Holistic Spirituality
 (4 Semesters- Credit System)

HC-54, SC-16, OE-8

Syllabus
M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - I SEMESTER - Title: Origin and Development of Spirituality
Code:16MAHSAH01. Hard Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6

UNIT- 1: Basic Concepts in Spirituality

1. The definition of key terminologies in Spiritual Theology with their origin and derived meanings.

2. The development of Branch of Theology is discussed in relation with other branches of Theology. Special attention is paid to the study spirituality as a Science of the spirit and at the same time a effort is made to understand tit from the phenomenological point of view.

3. Spirituality is distinguished from spiritualities and it is studies in relation to the different stages of human life.
   iv. An introduction given to different schools of spirituality, both from the Christian and non – Christian perspective.

20 hrs

UNIT- 2: History of Spirituality (Ancient and Medieval)

1. The first stage of the History of Christian Spirituality, starting from the Jewish origins and passing through the early forms of spirituality characterized in Martyrdom and in the concept of virginity.

2. The teaching of the Church fathers on early Christian Spirituality

3. Analyzing the Monastic Spirituality of the early centuries.

4. The Spirituality of the middle ages – moments and movements, of mystical and ascetical resurgences and downfall.

30 hrs

UNIT-3: History of Spirituality (Modern)

1. The different schools of spirituality such as Italian schools of Spirituality,

2. Spanish Schools of Spirituality

3. French Schools of Spirituality.

4. Other spiritual movements of this period like Marian Devotion and the Spirituality of the Reformation

20 hrs

UNIT-4: History of Spirituality (Contemporary)

1. New forms of prayer,

2. Methodical Mental Prayer,

3. The notion spiritual in relation to the cultural and religious plurality of contemporary society.

4. A survey of the spiritual writings of some of the influential writers and thinkers of the twentieth century.

20 hrs

Bibliography:
1. Donald Cozzens, ed., The Spirituality of the Diocesan Priest, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1997.
2. Kees Waailman, Spirituality: Forms, Foundations, Methods, Leuven-Paris- Dudley MA: Peeters, 2002.
3. J. Wolski Conn, Spirituality and Personal Maturity, New York: Paulist Press, 1989.
4. Louis Bouyer, A History of Chirsitan Spirituality, Vol. 1, London:Burns and Oates, 1968.
5. Pierre Pourrat, Christian Spirituality Vol. 1, Westminister: The Newman Press, 1953.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - I SEMESTER - Title: Comprehensive Biblical Spirituality I
(Old Testament Spirituality)
Code: 16 MAHSAH02. Hard Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6

UNIT-1: Pentateuch and Covenant Spirituality

1. Etiology: Creation narratives, God’s revelation Inspiration and canonicity

2. History of Salvation( Israel) and the Patriarchs

3. Structure and the theology of the five books

4. Israel a People of the Covenant and The Decalogue & Sinai Covenant

20 hrs

UNIT-2: Prophetic Spirituality of Social Action

1. Origin of prophesy in Israel in the context of the institution of monarchy

2. The division of prophetic books: older and latter

3. Major Prophets

4. Minor Prophets

30 hrs

UNIT-3: Secular Spirituality of Wisdom Books of O.T.

1. Background and Introduction to the OT wisdom literature

2. Wisdom Books of OT and the difference of perspective in Torah and Nebiim

3. The Book of Proverbs –and The book of Ben Sirach

4. The Book of Job –and the Book of Ecclesiastes (Koheleth) and The Wisdom of Solomon.

20 hrs

UNIT-4: Spirituality in Psalms

1. Title and etymology, classification

2. Psalms and Salvation History, and its nature

3. God in the Psalms, Sacramental Character and its theology.

4. Living the Psalms- Christological, anthropological and actual

20 hrs

Bibliography:
1. Leupold H.C.L., Exposition of Psalms, Om Books, Secunderabad, 2003.
2. D’Souza James Pius, From Lament to Praise, Dhyanavana Publications, Bangalore, 2006.
3. The Anchor Bible, Doubleday, New York, 1968.
4. David Hubbard, Mastering the Old Testament, Word Publishing, Dallas-London-Melbourne, 1991.
5. Maniparampil Jose, Synoptic Gospels, Claretian Publications, Bangalore, 2004.
6. Chakkalakal Paul, Discipleship, A Space for Women’s Leadership, Mumbai, Pauline Publications, 2004.
7. Ellis Peter F, Seven Pauline Letters, Collegeville, The Liturgical Press, 1984.
8. Kizhakkeyil Sebastian, Ed. St. Paul, His Apostolate, Vision and Theology, Ujjain, ISA Darshan Kendra, 2001.
9. Luke K., The TPI Companion to the Bible Vol II, Bangalore, Theological Publications in India 1994

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - I SEMESTER - Title: Theological Basis of Spiritual Life
Code: 16 MAHSAH03. Hard Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6

UNIT-1: Spirituality, Faith Formation and Catechetics

1. Sources of faith, Pre requisites of faith formation, and sharing of faith,

2. The word of God in faith formation, and its interpretation in praxis

3. Active participation in the Liturgy, sharing of testimony of faith and its impact

4. Spirituality and catechesis- Role play, Photo language, news paper articles case study, etc. and personal discerning experience

20 hrs

UNIT-2: Christology

1. The Man Jesus A Real Teacher And Master:

2. The Christ of Faith: The Old Testament foundation for New Testament Christology

3. Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the World: Redemptive Incarnation

4. The Cosmic Christ and Universality of the Christ event.

30 hrs

UNIT-3: Baptism and Eucharist - Foundations of Consecrated Life and other sacraments

1. The theology of the sacraments in general

2. The Baptism: new life in Christ, incorporation in the people of God

3. Eucharist: The memorial of the Paschal Mystery,

4. Religious consecration in relation to Baptism and the Eucharist

20 hrs

UNIT-4: Theology of Consecrated Life

1. The consecrated life according to the Holy Scripture, Tradition of the Church its theology, History, Religious life and Christian life

2. The Consecrated life in the Structure of the Church; a) The Eremitic Life; b) Consecrated life. Religious called to be body of Christ

3. Religious life and its essence, the teaching of the second Vatican council, Vita Consecrata and The three evangelical counsels: poverty, chastity, and obedience and community life. Life style and the obligations of Religious. Its challenges

4. Secular institutes and new forms of consecrated life

20 Hrs

Bibliography:
1. Morissette Herve, Youth Catechesis, The Holy Cross Fathers, Bangalore, 1998.
2. Tilley W. Terrence, Faith: What It Is and What It Is Not, Theological Publications in India, Bangalore, 2011.
3. Sheen Fulton J., Life of Christ, St. Paul Publications, Bombay, 1958.
4. D’Lima Errol, Paul Thomas; Sacraments in General, Theological Publications in India, Bangalore, 2007.
5. Sheldrake Philip, Spirituality and Theology, Orbis Books, New York, 1998.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - II SEMESTER - Title: Christian Spiritual Heritage
Code: 16MAHSBH04 Hard Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6

Christian Spiritual Heritage

UNIT-1: Mysticism and Grades of Prayer
i. Etymology of mysticism, and its Character
ii. Stages that lead you to mystical contemplation
iii. Mystical phenomena, Visions, locutions, revelations, spiritual feelings, ecstasies, etc
iv. Ways and means to arrive at acquired contemplative prayer
25 hrs

UNIT-2: Spiritual Masters: Classical and Modern
i. Christian Spirituality and its values.
ii. Patristic Spirituality, The Augustinian School, The Benedictine School, The Franciscan School: St. Francis of Assisi and others, The Dominican School: St. Thomas Aquinas,
iii. The Carmelite School: St. Elias and the early hermits, the reformers: St. Teresa of
Jesus and St. John of the Cross, St. Therese
iv. The French School: St. Ignatius and the Spiritual exercises, St. Francis de Sales and the Salesians
25 hrs

UNIT-3: Religious Life and Canon Law
i. Vat. II perspectives; Theological; Spiritual and Juridical nature of the Code
ii. Religious life in the overall structure of the code. Canons on Consecrated life. Book II. Cc 573 – 746; Institutes of Consecrated life; Religious Institutes; Secular Institutes; Societies of Apostolic Life;
iii. Basic principles of consecrated life; Theologico-spiritual life
iv. Protecting the charism of each institute; Principle of each subsidiarity; Principle of co-responsibility; Equality of masculine and feminine institutes
20 hrs

UNIT-4: Mary: Mother and Model of the Consecrated Souls
i. Mary in the Mystery of Christ and of the Church from the New Testament to Vatican II.
ii. Mary, disciple of Jesus- from incarnation to Glorification, Marian devotion
iii. Mary in Christianity and humanity: in ecumenism, in world religions, in feminist movement
iv. Marian spirituality: Mary the model of consecrated life and the Mission.
20 hrs

Bibliography:
1. Vattakalam Joseph, Mysticism in Tagore’s Gitanjali, Carmel International Publishing House, Kerala, 1999.
2. Smith Oswald J. Dr., Prayer: Asking and Receiving, Evangelical Literature Service, Madras, 1942.
3. Webber Timothy P., The Treasury of Christian Spiritual Classics, Thomas Nelson Publishers, U.S.A., 1994.
4. The Code of Canon Law, The Canon law Society of Great Britan and Ireland, Collins for Theological Publications in India, Bangalore, 1983.
5. Boss Jane Sarah, Mary The Complete Resource, Continuum, London, 2007.
 

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - II SEMESTER - Title: Comparative Spirituality
Code: 16MASHBH05. Hard Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6
Comparative Spirituality

UNIT-1: Spiritual Insights from Vedas, Upanishads, and Bagavad Gita
Hindu Spirituality based on shruti and smriti
i. Hinduism in General; Introduction - Outlines and Characteristics of Hinduism
ii. Hindu Spirituality: Basic notions of Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata & Bagvad Gita
iii. Reform movements in Hinduism: Advaita – Gnanamarga; Vishishtaavadvaita – Bhaktimarga: Dvaita – Karma marga
iv. Modern Spiritual Thinkers: Mahatma Gandhi; Ramakrishna Paramahamsa - Mystic; Vivekananda - Ramakrishna Mission
30 hrs

UNIT-2: Hata Yoga and Pranayama
i. Main Features: Necessity of Yoga Spirituality: Anubhava – God-realization. Basics of Yoga – Background Concepts
ii. Different kinds of Yoga; Raja Yoga (Astanga yoga); Karma yoga – Yoga of Disinterested Action;
iii. Bhakti Yoga – yoga of Loving Devotion; Jnana yoga – Yoga of Knowledge;
iv. Japa/ Mantra Yoga; Hatha Yoga (Asana/ Pranayamas); Kundalini Yoga; Nada Yoga; Sannyasa Yoga
20 hrs

UNIT-3: Buddhist, Jaina and Sikh Spiritualities
i. Main Doctrines of Buddhism: Four Noble Truths (arya satya); Theories of Dependent Origination, Momentariness, non-soul; Concept of Nirvana
ii. Astanga Marga - Noble Eightfold Path, Vipasana Meditation and Zen Meditation
iii. Jainism and Relativity of knowledge (Syadvaa), Jaina Ethics and Religion;
iv. Origin and salient doctrine of Sikhism
20 hrs

UNIT-4: Spirituality of Islam
i. Term and Background of Islam; Prophet Muhammad. Belief in the one God (Tauhid);
ii. Religious duties of a Muslim; Confession of faith (Shahadat); Prayer (Salat); Fasting in the month of Ramdan (Sawn); Alms-giving (Zakat); Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)
iii. Certain important aspects of Islam; Holy War (Djihad); The four foundations of
iv. Islam – Quran, Hadith, Ijma, Qiyas; Social Life and Customs of Indian Muslims
20 Hrs

Bibliography:
1. Sundararajan K.R., Hindu Spirituality, Cross Road, New York, 1997.
2. Griffiths Bede, Yoga and the Jesus Prayer Tradition, Asian Trading Corporation, Bangalore, 1992.
3. Bowker John, Religions, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, U.K., 2002.
4. Ness Van H. Peter, Spirituality and The Secular Quest, The Crossroad Publishing Company, New York, 1996.
5. Nasr Hossein Seyyed, Islamic Spirituality Manifestations, Crossroad, New York, 1991.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - II SEMESTER - Title: Christianity and Inter – Religious Dialogue in India
Code: 16MAHSBS06. Soft Core Paper Credits 3:1:0=4
Christianity and Inter – Religious Dialogue in India

UNIT-1: The Emerging Christian Theology of Inter – Religious dialogue
i. Meaning aim and characteristics
ii. Religion and peace building
iii. Reflections on Current challenges and future prospects.
iv. Perspectives from Sociology
30 Hrs

UNIT-2 Understanding the Dynamics of Religion
I. Modeling Religious Pluralism from inward and outward.
II. A framework for the Aesthetics of Inter religious Engagement
III. Inter religious Ecological Ethics
IV. Negotiating ideological obstacles to common ground
20 Hrs

UNIT-3: The Uniqueness and University of Jesus Christ in the Context of Inter Religious Dialogue
i. Ecumenic Pluralism
ii. Inter- religious dialogue
iii. Universality of Christ
iv. Four Principles of Inter – religious Dialogue
20 Hrs

UNIT 4 Universality of Salvation
I. Confessional Universalism, Confessional Exclusivism, Supraconfessional Universalism, the question of Universal Salvation,
II. Salvation defined, The Universality of Christ’s saving work
III. The Christian Understanding of other Religions, as a result of Dialogue and the Collective thinking of the Indian Church on the Issue of IRD.
IV. The Post Conciliar Paraxis of Dialogue at Christian Ashrams and Inter Religious Centers.
20 Hrs

Bibliography:
1. Accattoli, L. John Paul II, A Biography, Mumbai, St. Paul Publication, 2001
2. Akbar, M.J., The Shade of Swords, Jihad and the Conflict between Islam and Christianity, London 2002.
3. Amaladoss, M. Making Harmony, Living in a Pluralistic World, Chennai JDRC, 2003.
4. Ananda, A Hindu, Christian Dialogue, Indian Publication, 2005
5. Stanislaus, 1, Prophetic Dialogue, Pune, Ishvani Kendra 2003.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - II SEMESTER - Title: Minor Project
Code: 16MAHSBS07. Soft Core Paper Credits =4

Minor Project Evaluation
Right from the initial stage of defining the problem, the candidate has to submit the progress reports periodically and also present his / her progress in the form of seminars in addition to the regular discussion with the guide. Components of evaluation are as follows:
Component – I(C1): Periodic Progress and Progress Reports ( 15)
Component – II (C2): Results of Work and Draft Report (15)
Component – III(C3): Final Viva Voce and evaluation (70). The report evaluation is for 40 and the Viva –voce examination is for 30.
 

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - II SEMESTER - Title: Ethics and Spirituality
Code: 16MAHSBS. Open Elective Paper Credits =4
Ethics and Spirituality

UNIT-1 Ethics is a normative Science of Human Conduct
I. Definitions, Nature, Meaning, scope,
II. Ethics and Religion
III. Traditional Spirituality
IV. Spiritualism, New Trends in spirituality today
20 hrs

Unit 2 Human Acts
I. Human acts as acts proceeding from man’s deliberate freewill, Psychological basis of ethics
II. Moral order and moral values- Moral Positivism, Hedonism,Utilitarianism, Kantianism or other theories
III. Right Reason as norm for determining moral values
IV. Conscience – formation, object motive and its types
20 hrs

UNIT 3 Social Ethics
I. Man as a social being, Rights, duties and virtues
II. Ethics and Human sexuality- Ethnological data and theories, Man – woman relationship, Homosexuality, Premarital sex, free sex and Prostitution
III. Ethics and Marriage: nature and purpose of marriage and family
IV. Political Ethics- man and state, Labour and wages, Revolution and violence
30 hrs

Unit- 4 New morality in the new Millennium
I. New morality in the new Millennium
II. Source of morality, Prolife ethics
III. Different dimensions of contemporary spirituality
IV. Mystical experience and ethical exigenc
20 hrs

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - III SEMESTER - Title: Theology and Spirituality of Consecrated People
Code: 16MAHSCH08 Hard Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6

UNIT -1: Church: Body of Christ and Bride of the Holy Spirit
i. Pentecost by the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit.
ii. “The Sacramental economy”. This is the dispensation of the fruits of Christ’s Paschal Mystery
iii. Gifts and fruits of the Spirit
iv. History of the Church and the origin of main Christian denominations. The ecumenical movement
20Hrs

UNIT-2: Liturgical Worship and Spirituality
i. The Nature of Liturgy and Spirituality and The Christocentric character of Liturgical Spirituality
ii. The sanctification of human beings and the glorification of God signified in and through signs and symbols
iii. The importance of Inculturation for meaningful Liturgy and Spirituality
iv. Liturgy, Spirituality and Popular Devotions
30Hrs

UNIT-3: Church Documents and Teachings on Consecrated Life
i. Vita Consecrata: Orientation to Vowed Life Today
ii. The consecrated life according to the Holy Scripture, Tradition of the Church
iii. Magisterium of the Church and the Exhortations of Popes
iv. Religious Life: the general Sense, the specific Sense, the Biblical Foundation and Charismatic Character
20 Hrs

UNIT -4 Religious Life After Vatican II
i. The Consecrated life in the Structure of the Church; a) The Eremitic Life; b) Consecrated
ii. Virgins; c) Religious Life; d) Secular Institutes e) Societies of Apostolic Life
iii. The Fruit of the Consecrated Life: Service of Charity
iv. Religious are called to be the Body of Christ and Religious charismas in Indian Church today
20 Hrs

Bibliography:
1. D’Lima Errol, Paul Thomas; Sacraments in General, Theological Publications in India, Bangalore, 2007.
2. Sheldrake Philip, Spirituality and Theology, Orbis Books, New York, 1998.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - III SEMESTER - Title: Formation to Integral Human Maturity
Code:16MAHSCH09 Hard Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6

UNIT-1: Counseling Skills and Human Wholeness
i. Meaning and Process in counseling
ii. Micro and Macro skills in Counseling
iii. Various Approaches in Counseling
iv. Exploring one’s inner world of feelings, thinking, and actions.
30 Hrs

UNIT-2: Emotional Healing and Community Building
i. Meaning of Emotions, types of emotions, emotional intelligence, Emotional intelligence (EQ) and emotional maturity
ii. Self-esteem, defense mechanisms, games that we play.
iii. Assertiveness and communication.
iv. Healing of the inner child, handling fear, anger management.
20 Hrs

UNIT-3: Psycho Spiritual Maturity and Psycho Feminism
i. Psycho Spiritual paradigm, Holistic Paradigm, Psycho spiritual identity and dimensions according to Fitchet’s
ii. Conflict and its resolution and Stress and well being, interpersonal behavior.
iii. Stress management Techniques and wellbeing.
iv. Feminine spirituality and spiritual quotient and Self in the context of the community
20 Hrs

UNIT-4: Spiritual Integration and Personal Life Crisis
i. Meaning and Dynamics of Spiritual Direction
ii. Assumptions and requirements in the ministry of spiritual Direction.
iii. Meaning and need, presuppositions and rules for the discernment of the spirit.
iv. Efficacy in one’s life’s relationships and apostolate, Decisions, desolations and consolations in spiritual life.
20 Hrs

Bibliography:
1. Antony, John. Psychotherapies in Counselling including Theories of Personality: Tamilnadu: Anugraha Publications, 2003.
2. Boyes, Carolyn. NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming Secrets. London: Harper Collins Publishers, 2010
3. Cencini A., Psychology and Formation, Pauline Publications, Bombay, 1992.
4. Cencini, A. and A. Manenti. Psychology and Formation: Structures and Dynamics. Mumbai: Pauline Publications, 1987.
5. Chandrashekar, C.R. You too can learn the Art of Counselling. Bangalore: Navakarnataka Publications Private Limited, 2014.
6. Covey Stephen R., The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Simon and Schuster, U.K. Ltd., London, 1992.
7. Germer Christopher K., The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, Better Yourself Books, Mumbai, 2011.
8. Lobo Felix DSS, A Discovery…., Asian Trading Corporation, Bangalore, 2012.
9. Murphy, Joseph. The Power of your Subconscious Mind. New Delhi: A&A Publication, 2010.
10. Ryan, Thomas. Four Steps to Spiritual Freedom. Mumbai: St. Paul Press, 2010.
11. Sharma, S.P. Success Through Positive Thinking. Hyderabad: V&S Publishers, 2013.
12. Vanier Jean, Community and Growth, St. Paul Publications, Allahabad, 1980.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - III SEMESTER - Title: Schools of Spirituality
Code:16 MAHSCS10 Soft Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6

UNIT- 1: Theology of Prayer Life
i. Nature of prayer, Definition, significance and Prayer in the Salvation history
ii. Pre requisites for the life of Prayer, prayer in the Bible and The Prayer of Jesus: Abba Father
iii. Blocks for the growth in prayer, Methods of Prayer: Eastern and Western, The importance of prayer in Christian Life, Prayer and Religious Life
iv. journey into the life of prayer , classical stages of prayer.
20 Hrs

UNIT-2: Carmelite Spirituality
i. The Teacher of Mysticism
ii. From Ascent to Living Flame of Love: Active night of the Senses, The Active Night of the Spirit, Passive Night of the Senses, Passive Night of the Spirit, From Spiritual Betrothal to Marriage, Union and Transformation
iii. St. Therese of Lisieux: The lessons of Love and Elizabeth of the Trinity: teaching and her spirituality
iv. Edith Stein: teaching and her spirituality
40 Hrs

UNIT- 3: Franciscan Spirituality and Ignatian Spirituality
i. Christocentrism in Francis and in Franciscan Tradition
ii. The Role of Charity and Poverty in Franciscan Spirituality
iii. Life of Ignatias and his teachings on Spirituality
iv. Spiritual Exercises
15 Hrs

UNIT-4: Benedictine Spirituality and Salesian Spirituality
i. Monastic Spirituality,
ii. Lectio Divina,
iii. Salesian Spirituality
iv. St. Thomas Aquinas Spirituality
15Hrs

Bibliography:
1. Perumalil, Thomas. Perfection: A Salesian Perspective. Bangalore: Indian Institute of Spirituality, 1998.
2. Sankarathil, John Humility and Gentleness: Theological Investigations in the Writings of St. Francis de Sales, Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2009.
3. Ness Van H. Peter, Spirituality and The Secular Quest, The Crossroad Publishing Company, New York, 1996.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - III SEMESTER - Title: Major Project
Code: 16MAHSCS11 Soft Core Paper Credits 0:1:5=6
Major Project

Major Project Evaluation
Right from the initial stage of defining the problem, the candidate has to submit the progress reports periodically and also present his / her progress in the form of seminars in addition to the regular discussion with the guide. Components of evaluation are as follows:
Component – I(C1): Periodic Progress and Progress Reports ( 15)
Component – II (C2): Results of Work and Draft Report (15)
Component – III(C3): Final Viva Voce and evaluation (70). The report evaluation is for 40 and the Viva –voce examination is for 30.

III SEMESTER - Title: World’s Major Religions’ Spirituality
Code: 16MAHSCS11 Open Elective Paper Credits =4
World’s Major Religions’ Spirituality

Unit 1 Introduction to Religion and Spirituality
I. Introduction to Religion and Spirituality, Salient features
II. Sociological, Cultural and Psychological aspects of Religion
III. Religious experiences
IV. Religious Pluralism
20 hrs

UNIT -2 Religions of Indian Origin Spirituality
I. Hinduism
II. Buddhism
III. Jainism
IV. Sikhism
20 hrs

Unit 3: Religions of Middle – East Origin Spirituality
I. Zoroastrianism
II. Judaism
III. Christianity
IV. Islam
20 hrs

UNIT-4 Other Religions Spirituality
I. Confucianism
II. Taoism
III. Shinotoism
IV. Tribal Religions
20 hrs

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - IV SEMESTER - Title: Comprehensive Biblical Spirituality II
(New Testament Spirituality)
Code: 16MAHSDH12 Hard Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6

UNIT-1: Spirituality of Synoptic (Mathew, Mark & Luke) Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
i. The Synoptic Gospels: the structure and characteristics of each Gospels.
ii. The major Theological themes
iii. The nature of teachings of Jesus
iv. Acts of the Apostles
30 Hrs

UNIT- 2 Spirituality of Johannine Literature
i. The origin and acceptance of the Johannine books in the early church
ii. The particular literary nuances
iii. The Structure of the gospel
iv. Spirituality of Johannine Literature in N. T.
20 Hrs

Unit -3: Pauline Theology and Spirituality
i. St. Paul: Early Church Leader and Missionary
ii. Paul of Tarsus – the man, the life, conversion and mission
iii. Letters in captivity and early Christianity
iv. Formation of Pauline Corpus and Theology and Spirituality
20 Hrs

UNIT – 4 Non Pauline letters and Book of Revelation
i. Non Pauline Letters and its Literary Nuances
ii. Theology of letter to the Hebrews
iii. Theology and significance of book of Revelation
iv. Book of Revelation and second coming of Jesus
20 Hrs

Bibliography:
1. Leupold H.C.L., Exposition of Psalms, Om Books, Secunderabad, 2003.
2. D’Souza James Pius, From Lament to Praise, Dhyanavana Publications, Bangalore, 2006.
3. The Anchor Bible, Doubleday, New York, 1968.
4. David Hubbard, Mastering the Old Testament, Word Publishing, Dallas-London-Melbourne, 1991.
5. Maniparampil Jose, Synoptic Gospels, Claretian Publications, Bangalore, 2004.
6. Chakkalakal Paul, Discipleship, A Space for Women’s Leadership, Mumbai, Pauline Publications, 2004.
7. Ellis Peter F, Seven Pauline Letters, Collegeville, The Liturgical Press, 1984.
8. Kizhakkeyil Sebastian, Ed. St. Paul, His Apostolate, Vision and Theology, Ujjain, ISA Darshan Kendra, 2001.
9. Luke K., The TPI Companion to the Bible Vol II, Bangalore, Theological Publications in India 1994

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - IV SEMESTER - Title: New Trends in Spirituality
Code: 16MAHSDH13 Hard Core Paper Credits 5:1:0=6
New Trends in Spirituality

UNIT-1: Understanding Christian Spirituality
I. Introduction, and Meaning of Spirituality, Spirituality of groups and varying spiritual traditions.
II. The Early Church, The Age of Persecutions and The Patristic Period: Monasticism and Mysticism, Decline and reform.
III. Spirituality of the Reformation Introduction Martin Luther, Spirituality of John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531) ,Spirituality, The Anglican Church Spirituality (Book- The book of common prayer)
IV. Spirituality of the Counter Reformation: Council of Trent – Spirituality, Ignatius Loyola- Ignatian Spirituality, The Spirituality of Teresa of Avila- Reform- spirituality, John of the Cross – spirituality- mysticism and political and cultural scenario, French Revolution, Therese of Lisieux, Elizabeth of the Trinity.
30 hrs

UNIT -2 Spirituality of the twentieth Century
I. Twentieth-century background: a few highlights, International Developments -Cultural Developments from Victorianism to Postmodernism, The Existential Philosophy- The Basic Ideas
II. The Second Ecumenical Council
III. Christian Globalization, Colonization, Ecumenical Spirituality, Taisze, Mother Teresa of Calcutta
IV. Liberation Theology- Bishop Oscar Romero, Encounter with other religions, Spirituality and psychology, Feminist Spirituality, Gay/Lesbian Spirituality, Lay Spirituality- HOW can the charisms of the Church empower lay people for mission?
20 Hrs

UNIT -3 New Religious movements in the Church
I. ecclesial movements and new communities- The Community of Sant'Egidio,
II. The Catholic Community - Spirituality and Apostolate, Communion and Liberation- Charism, Methods, and Spirituality, L’Arche Community- Spirituality, Neocatechumenate way- Nature and mission
III. Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and Christian Life movement, Focolare Movement- Salient Features of Spirituality, Aims of the movement, Ashram Life
IV. Spirituality for a New Millennium; Introduction Understanding of concept of evangelization Evangelizing rooted in mystery, centered on Christ, led by the Holy Spirit, an inclusive concept, involves all Christians, promotion of human freedom, Evangelization and inculturation, Evangelization ushers in Social Transformation, Evangelization and interreligious dialogue, Evangelization and Ecumenism
20 hrs

UNIT-4: Eco Spirituality and Globalization
i. Meaning, need of Ecology, eco system and its components, biodiversity
ii. Garbage and Ecological crisis
iii. Building awareness to promote Ecology, conservation of water
iv. The application of technology and Laudato si-
20 hrs

Bibliography:
1. Peruma Joseph CMF, The Motherly Earth, Claretian Publications, Malleswaram, Bangalore, 2002.
2. O’Toole Michael, Christian Ashram Communities in India, Ishvani Kendra, Pune, 1983.
3. Amalorananda Swami, Atma Purna Anubhava, Anjali Ashram, Mysore, 2000.
4. Arvind Sharma, Women in World Religions, Sri Satguru Publications, Delhi, 1987.
5. Hoffman Dominic DP, Cole Basil OP; Consecrated Life Contribution of Vatican II, St. Paul Publications, Bombay, 2006.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - IV SEMESTER - Title: Spirituality of well being of the Humanity
Code: 16MAHSDS14 Soft Core Paper Credits 1:5:0=6

UNIT-1: Social Dimension in the Old Testament and New Testament
i. Meaning of social and spiritual well being of Human person
ii. Origin of social teaching in the scripture- Old Testament
iii. Social justice according to Prophets
iv. Social teaching in the New Testament
20 Hrs

UNIT-2: Social Teachings before II Vatican Council
i. The Ancient Church in the Discipleship of Jesus: The People from the peoples, The Religion of healing, Christian Fraternity.
ii. Social documents before the II Vatican Council
iii. Teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas and other fathers of the Church
iv. Rerum Novarum – of New Things (1891) Pope Leo XIII
20 Hrs

UNIT-3: Social Teachings after the II Vatican Council Part- 1
i. Modern Social teaching- charity, Empowerment, Advocacy, Justice
ii. Evangelii Gaudium- The Joy of the Gospel(2013) Pope Francis and Caritas in veritate- Chraity in Truth (2009) Pope Benedict XVI
iii. Evangelium Vitae- The Gospel of Life (1995); Centestimus Annus- The one hundredth year (1991) and Sollicitudo Rei Socialis- The Social Concern of the Church (1987) Pope John Paul II
iv. Laborem Exercens- Through work (1981) Pope John Paul II
25 Hrs

Unit -4 Social Teachings after the II Vatican Council Part 2
i. Populorum Progressio – The Progress of Peoples (1967) Pope Paul VI
ii. Gaudium et Spes – The Joys and Hopes (1965) II Vatican Document, promulgated by Pope Paul VI
iii. Dignitatis Humanae- Human Dignity (1965) II Vatican Document
iv. Application in the Indian Context: Respect the Human Person, Promote the Family, Protect the Property Rights, Work for the common good, Observe the principle of Subsidiarity, Respect for the Worker, Pursue Peace and care for the Poor.
25 Hrs

Bibliography:
1. Barclay William, The Gospels and Acts, SCM Press, 1976
2. Derosche, The Social Teachings of the Church, NBCLC, Bangalore, 1986
3. Marshall Howard, The Gospel of Luke, The Paternoster Press, 1978
4. Taylor Michael, ASCompanion to John, Alba House, New York 1977.
5. Wijngaards J.N.M. Background to the Gospel, TPI, Bangalore 1981.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - IV SEMESTER - Title: Major Project
Code: 16MAHSDFSD15 Hard Core Paper Credits =6

Major Project Evaluation
Right from the initial stage of defining the problem, the candidate has to submit the progress reports periodically and also present his / her progress in the form of seminars in addition to the regular discussion with the guide. Components of evaluation are as follows:
Component – I (C1): Periodic Progress and Progress Reports (15)
Component – II (C2): Results of Work and Draft Report (15)
Component – III (C3): Final Viva Voce and evaluation (70). The report evaluation is for 40 and the Viva –voce examination is for 30.

M A IN HOLISTIC SPIRITUALITY - IV SEMESTER - Title: Human Resource Development and Management
Code: 16MAHSDFSD Open Elective Paper Credits 0:1:5=6
Human Resource Development and Management

Unit – 1 Human Resource Management and Development
I. Nature and Scope of Human Resource Management
II. Strategic Human Resource Management
III. Human resources Planning, and Total Quality Management
IV. Human Resource Development

Unit- 2 Organizational Behavior
I. Conceptual Framework for Organizational Behavior
II. Individual Dimensions of Organizational Behavior
III. Group Dimensions of Organizational Behavior
IV. Structural and Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behavior and it effectiveness and change

UNIT-3 Team Processes
I. Foundations of team dynamics, developing high performance teams
II. Decision making and creativity
III. Power and influence in the work place, Conflict and negotiation in the work place
IV. Leadership in organizational settings

UNIT- 4 Human Relations
I. Group Dynamics
II. Human Relations, Human Needs
III. Motivation, Motivation Theories and Models, Employee Morale, and Communication
IV. Management of Grievances, and Management of Grievances

Bibliography
1. Cummings, Thomas G. and Christopher G. Worley. Theory of Organization Development and Change. New Delhi: Cengage Learning India Private Limited, 2011.
2. Hersey, Paul. Management of Organizational Behavior: Leading Human Resources. New Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited, 2011
3. Mamoria, C. B. and S.V. Gankar. Personnel Management, Bangalore: Himalaya Publishing House, 2010.
4. Mc Grath E.H. Basic Managerial Skills for all. New Delhi: Prentice – Hall of India Private Limited.
5. Mc Shane Steven and Mary Ann Von Glinow. Organizational Behavior. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited.
6. Prasad L.M. Organizational Behavior. New Delhi: Sulthan Chand and Sons Educational Publications,2008
7. Robbins Stephen P. And Judge Timothy A. Organizational Behavior. Chennai: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009.

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