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)