The
English Academy had a wonderful and memorable journey during the last academic
year 2013-2014. The Academy encountered a rich experience of knowledge and
learning. It also witnessed a variety of intellectual and eminent resource
persons to enlighten the students.Some research students presented their meticulously
and well planned person different topics which helped us students to enrich our
knowledge and grow intellectually. The seminars presented before us some new
outlook of life.
The
first English Academy was held on 23rd August 2013 in the Allan
Audio Visual Hall with Rev. Fr. J.A. Santhanam, as the chair person. The paper
was presented by the 3rd year theologians on the topic “Sri
BrahmabandhabUpadhyaya and his significance for theologizing in India today”.
The paper stressed on his inspiration for Intra-Religious Dialogue and
inculturation, significances of Christ in a multi-religious context and his
three loves that is India, God and Christ. The papers were well prepared and
contained minute information about him. Rev. Fr. Santhanam concluded saying
Upadhyaya is today a forgotten prophet, but he is the father of the Indian
Christian theologians and the founder of Ecumenism.
The
2ndEnglish Academy took place on 13th September 2013 in
the Allan Audio Visual Hall with Rev. Fr. SusaiManickam as the Chair Person.
The paper was presented by the 2nd year Theologians on the topic
“Lumen Fidei” – ‘The Light of Faith’ the first encyclical of Pope Francis. The
encyclical was very well presented extracting the main idea and reason behind
writing the encyclical. The paper in a nutshell explained the essentials of
Faith, Truth and Love. It also dealt on the relationship of human being with
God the Father. After some clarification and sharingRev. Fr. Susaiconcluded saying
that Pope Francis’ life has been inspiring and his humility is exemplary for
all.
The
3rdEnglish Academyat which first year theologians were supposed to
present a paper on the topic “Human Trafficking” could not be materialized due
to the tight academic schedule and unavoidable circumstances. We deeply regret for
the inconvenience and non-availability.
I
take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your active
participation and co-operation in the last academic year.We place on record our
heartfelt gratitude forthe former Moderator of the Academy Rev. Fr. Alphonso
Francis who immensely contributed in the smooth functioning of the academy. I
also take this opportunity to welcome our new Moderator Rev. Fr. Sylvester
Toppo and the 1st year Theologians. We warmly welcome you to this
journey on untraded path of knowledge. Thanking you all once again.
Bro. Joseph Roy OCD
Secretary
11/07/2014
