Hearty Congrats to Sr. Dr. Merline

Sr. Dr. Merline defending her doctoral dissertation

Hearty Congrats to Sr. Dr. Merline Areeparambil, SH



LIFT (Leuven-Indian Forum for Theology) heartily congratulates Sr. Dr. Merline Areeparambil, SH, on the successful defence of her doctoral dissertation titled "A Relevant Theology of Women Empowerment in the Contemporary Catholic Church and Society in India with Special Reference to Mulieris Dignitatem" on 28th May, 2009, at the Catholic University of Leuven. She is thus granted by the University the Doctor's degrees in Theology (Ph.D. and S.T.D.). While Prof. Dr. Lambert Leijssen was her promoter, Prof. Dr. Veerle Draulans, Prof. Dr. Thomas Knieps, and Prof. Dr. Annemie Dillen were her examiners.

Sr. Dr. Merline with the board of examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Knieps, Prof. Dr. Annemie Dillen, Prof. Dr. Lieven Boeve (Dean of the Faculty of Theology, KUL), Sr. Dr. Merline, Prof. Dr. Lambert Leijssen, and Prof. Dr. Veerle Draulans

Sr. Merline is a member of the religious congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart (S.H.). She holds a Master's Degree in Theology (STL) from St. Peter's Pontifical Institute, Bangalore, India, and a Master of Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. She came to Belgium in 2004 for her pre-doctoral studies, and continued with her doctoral studies.

While we cherish the wonderful time the members of LIFT had with Sr. Dr. Merline during the last 5 years here at KUL, we wish her God's many blessings for her future work in India. God go with you dear Sr. Dr. Merline!

LIFT-1 Meeting on 30 April 2009

Augustine Kallely presents a paper at LIFT-1

LIFT - 1: Meeting on 30 April 2009

Date: Thursday, 30th April 2009 Time: 20 to 22 hrs

Venue: Louis-Janssens Hall, Holy Spirit College, Naamsestraat 40, Leuven

In attendance: 20

The first meeting of the Leuven Forum for Indian Theological reflection began a little after 8pm with Joji welcoming everyone and explaining the proceedings. Accordingly, the topic was to be introduced and explained in 30 minutes, followed by discussion in the group for an hour. Coffee and tea were available for the participants throughout the session.

Augustine Kallely presented his research findings in a paper titled "Growth-Centred Approach to Marital Love". The text could be accessed on this blog. His presentation led to a lively discussion involving socio-cultural and theological implications of his proposals especially in/for the Indian context(s).

Later, Sahayadas, Martin and Simplicio outlined the modalities concerning the proposed database [ITJD] on Indian theological articles/essays leading to an agreement on sharing of responsibilities. A summary of the discussion and the allotment of work could be seen at this blog.

A constructive suggestion regarding the time for LIFT forums was accepted unanimously and henceforth the forum would gather from 19 to 21hrs on the date decided upon. Accordingly, LIFT - 2 would be held on Monday, 01st June 2009, from 19 to 21 hrs at Louis Janssens Hall with Martin Sebastian agreeing to initiate and moderate a theological conversation on George Soares-Prabhu.

Bosco (for LIFT)

Indian Theological Journals Database

Dear friends,

Thanks for accepting our proposal to create a databank of Indian theologians’ contribution (in the journals).

1. Our collection covers the period from 2000 to 2010.
2. Give the complete and exact bibliographical reference with three or four key words. No double check!
3. The key words should mention: the main theological area to which the article belongs and two or three key words that manifest the main theme discussed in the article.
4. We collect only articles, editorials with a specific title and a prolonged discussion, and long review articles that discuss some books; but not pure reviews!
5. Kindly send the data in a Word or Endnote format.
6. Start collecting with the current year and last year, before the library sends for binding.
7. Coordinators to whom you can send your data:
Monthly/bimonthly – Simplicio: sipu29@gmail.com
Tri-monthly/quarterly – Sahayadas: sahayadas210@gmail.com
Biannual/annual – Martin: frmartink@gmail.com
8. The last day for sending the data upto 2008/2009: 15 July 2009
9. If you come across any other article of an Indian theologian in any other journal, within the period of 2000-2010 and the name of any other theological journal not mentioned here, kindly make a note of it and send it to any of the coordinators.

- Sahayadas (for ITJD [Indian Theological Journals Database] Team)

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Indian Theological Journals

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Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection - Simplicio / Raja

Monthly

4 A, Raj Niwas Marg
Delhi – 110054
vjtrdelhi@gmail.com
http://www.vidyajyoti.in/
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The Living Word - James

Bimonthly

Pontifical Institute, Alwaye
Carmelgiri, P.B. No. 604
Alwaye - 653102
Tel. 0484. 2604120
carmelgirialuva@gmail.com
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Jeevadhara - Bosco/Flower

Monthly

Malloosery P.O.
Kottayam – 686041
Ktm_jeeva123@sancharnet.in
http://www.jeevadhara.org/
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Indian Journal of Family Studies - Augustine/Nixon

Quarterly

Cana-National Centre for Family Life Promotion
III 344, Thuruthy – 686 535, Kerala
canaismf@sancharnet.in
http://cana-johnpaulinstitute.org/
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Indian Journal of Spirituality - Baiju

Tri-monthly

P.B. No. 5639 Dr. Rajkumar Road
Rajajinagar, 1st Block
Bangalore – 560 010
iispirituality@yahoo.com
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Joskiran Journal of Religion and Thought - Josin

Tri-monthly

St. Joseph’s Seminary
Mangalore – 575 002
jeppuseminary@yahoo.co.in
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Journal of Dharma - Sahayadas

Tri-monthly

DVK, Dharmaram College P.O.
Bangalore – 560 029
info@journalofdharma.com
http://www.journalofdharma.com/
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Mission Today - Helen

Tri-monthly

Sacred Heart Theological College
Shillong – 793008
Meghalaya
missiontodayshc@gmail.com
http://www.missiontoday.org/
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Religion and Society - Jeeva

Tri-monthly

Christian Institute for the Study of Religion and Society
P.O. Box 4600, 73 Miller’s Road
Benson Town, Bangalore 560 046
cisrsblr@yahoo.com
http://www.cisrs.org/
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TAU - Shiju/Bilju

Tri-monthly

St. Anthony Friary
85, Hosur Road
Bangalore 560 095
Tel. 080 - 25531989
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Indian Theological Studies - Joji

Quarterly

St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute
Malleswaram West P.O
Bangalore 560 055
itspetersinstitute@yahoo.com
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Christian Orient - Jobi

Quarterly

Christian Orient,
P.B. No. 1, Kottayam 686010
christorient@yahoo.co.in
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Ephrem’s Theological Journal - Martin

Biannual

Ephrem’s Theological Journal
P.B. No. 26
Satna – 485 001, M.P
Stephrem_stn@sancharnet.in
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Sevartham - Saji

Annual

St. Albert’s College, P.B. 5
Faculty of Theology
Ranchi – 834001
Jharkhand
rancpr@yahoo.co.in (Press)