Academic Programme
/. LICENTIATE PROGRAMME
- Two Year – Four semesters – Programme
- Academic year begins in September and ends in May
- Classes from Monday through Thursday (9.30 am to 3.15 pm)
- Medium of Study: English
- Minimum requirement: B. Th. or equivalent Degree in Theology
- Degree is awarded by the Lateran University, Rome; Acknowledged by the European Universities
- Graduates will be eligible for Doctoral Studies in Theology at any University in India or Abroad
//. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
- Two Year – Four semesters – Programme
- Integrated and well developed Training in Family Counselling and Family Apostolate
- Academic year begins in September and ends in May
- Classes from Monday through Thursday (9.30 am to 3.15 pm)
- Medium of Study: English
- Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in any Subject
- Degree is awarded by the Lateran University, Rome; Acknowledged by the European Universities
I SEMESTER
FUNDAMENTAL COURSES FOR LICENTIATE & M.A
- Marriage and Family in the Old Testament- 2 Credits
- Nuptial Mystery: Theology of the Body (Part I) – 2 Credits
- The Meaning of Human Sexuality: Conjugal Act as Personal Act- 2 Credits
- Sacrament of Marriage: Trent to Vatican II- 2 Credits
- Family Psychology –2 Credits
ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR LICENTIATE
- Intro, to Psychology, Different Approaches in Psychology –2 Credits
- Ethical Approaches and Issues in Bioethics Ecclesiastical and Civil Laws of Marriage The Status of Women in Contemporary Indian – 2 Credits
- Society An Anthropological Overview in the Light of
Mulieris Dignitatem – 2 Credits
Role of the Family in Letter to Families – 1 Credits - Italian Language – 1 Credits
SEMINAR FOR LICENTIATE
- Virtue-centered Moral life
Intro, to Psychology, Different Approaches in Psychology –2 Credits - Ethical Approaches and Issues in Bioethics – 2 Credits
- The Status of Women in the Contemporary Indian Society An Anthropological Overview in the Light of Mulieris Dignitatem – 2 Credits
- Ecclesiastical and Civil Laws of Marriage – 1 Credits
- Role of the Family in Letter to Families-1 Credits
- Counselling Practicum
– 2 Credits
EXTENSION LECTURES FOR LICENTIATE & M.A
- Different Family Therapies
- Attachment Theory
- Marital Problems and Adjustments
II SEMESTER
FUNDAMENTAL COURSES FOR LICENTIATE & M.A
- Different Schools in Moral Philosophy – 2 Credits
- Substance Abuse Counseling and Family Therapy –2 Credits
- Primacy of Love: An Introduction to Ethics of Aquinas -1 Credit
- Theories of Personality -2 Credits
ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR LICENTIATE
- Social Subjectivity of the Family – 2 Credits
- Family Spirituality –1 Credits
- Patristic Teachings on Marriage and Family – 2 Credits
- German Language –1 Credits
SEMINAR
1. XIV Ordinary Synod on Family: A Re-reading –2 Credits
ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR M.A
- Family Spirituality –1 Credit
- Patristic Teachings on Marriage and Family –2 Credits
- Neuro-Linguistic Programme –1 Credit
- Natural Family Planning –1 Credit
EXTENSION LECTURES FOR LICENTIATE & M.A
- Marriage and Family & Civil Law
- Parenting: The practical difficulties
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body
N.B. Opportunity for Family, School and Alcoholic Counselling.
Exposure programmes in Psychiatric Centers and Care Homes. Opportunity to appear for MSC Psychology from Madras University.
Opportunity to appear for PG Diploma in Family Counselling from Calicut University.
III. Five months Diploma Course in Family Ministry & Counselling(Malayalam)
- Five months intense training
- Classes are from Monday through Thursday
- Medium of study: Malayalam
- Diploma is awarded by the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Indian Session.
- Hostel facility available.
COURSES
- Basic Skills in Counselling
- Youth Counselling
- Family Counselling
- Old age Counselling
- Transactional Analysis
- Enneagram
- Counselling Practicum
- Abnormal Psychology
- Male and female Psychology
- Marital love and Adjustment
- Family in Contemporary Society
- Spiritual Direction
- Family Spirituality
- Alcoholism and Family
- Love and Sexuality
- Magisterial Teachings on Family
IV. Training Programme in Family Ministry and Counselling
Begins on April 18 Saturday and finishes on July 26 Sunday. Classes will be on Saturdays and Sundays from 2.30 p.m to 6.30 p.m Each class day will be handled by an expert with 3 hours theory and one hour practical. Hostel facility available.
Towards the end of the course there will be outreach programmes like visiting Psychiatry Clinics and Counselling Practical etc. Medium of the course is Malayalam
Diploma is awarded by the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Indian Session.
COURSE SUBJECTS
- Sacramentality of Marriage and Family
- Meaning of Human Sexuality and the virtue of Celibacy
- Psychological Elements of Responsible Parenthood
- Current Challenges to Family Life
- Media Education in Families
- Family Protection Laws
- Magisterial Teachings on Family
- Care for Alcoholics and their Families
- Family Counselling: Basic Concepts and Techniques
- Teenage and Youth Counselling
- Counselling the School Children
- Bio-ethical Issues related to Family Life
- Basic Concepts of Psychology
- Family Psychology
V. Other Events due for the Academic Year
1. Discussions and dialogues with visiting Professors from Europe and America
2. December 2016: Seminar on AMORIS LAETITIA
3. January 2017: International Symposium on Family