Fr BYJU MATHEW
General Information:
Designation : Assistant Professor(HOD- in charge)
Mobile : 9496256259
Email : [email protected]
Address : Catholic Archbishop’s House P.B. No. 71 Kottayam-686001
Department : Malayalam
Area of Specialization : Malayalam Language and Literature, Manuscriptology, History and Traditions of the Knanaya Community
- Pursuing Ph.D., under Dr Sainaba M. University of Kerala Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library, Kariavattom, University of Kerala Manuscriptology in Malayalam with the title: “Thekkumbhaga Suriani Christianikalute Purathanappattukal: Edition and Study” from 2016
- NET UGC MALAYALAM 2014
- M.A. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady MALAYALAM 2013
- Licentiate/M.A. Facoltà Teologica d’Italia Centrale, Florence, Italy Dogmatic Theology 2009
- B.A. Facoltà Teologica d’Italia Centrale, Florence, Italy Theology 2006
- B.A. Mahatma Gandhi University Philosophy 2000
Teaching Experience : 6 years
lecture, discussion, role play and ICT based teaching methods now incorporated in Outcome Based Education method
- Staff Adviser, College Magazine
- Member, College Calendar Committee
- Program Officer, National Service Scheme
- BCM College Coordinator of MOOC course of Mahatma Gandhi University on Organic Farming
- Member, Library committee
- Coordinator, Xavier Board of Higher Education for Kottayam District
- Coordinator, Xavier Board of Higher Education for BCM College
- Research Dissertations: As part of Academic studies
Sl. No. | Title | description | year |
1. | “The existence of Knanaya Community and the Knanaya Catholic Community” | Dissertation as part of partial fulfilment for Bachelor of Philosophy from St. Joseph’s Pontifical Institute, Alwaye | 2000 |
2. | “Il Magistero Pastorale Letterario ed Operativo dell’Archieparca Kuriakose Mar Kunnacherry, Metropolita Emerito dell’Archieparchia di Kottayam pro Gente Suddistica nel Contesto della Communita Thekkumbhaga” (= The Literary and Operative Pastoral Magisterium of Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Kunnacherry, Metropolitan Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Kottayam for the Southist People in the Context of the Thekkumbhaga Community) | Dissertation as part of partial fulfilment for Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology from Facoltà Teologica Dell’Italia Centrale, Florence, Italy | 2009 |
3. | “Tharisappalli Sasanam: Vanijyasamskrithiyute Nazhikakkallu” = “Tharisappally Copper Plates: Mile Stone in the Culture of Trading” | Dissertation as part of partial fulfilment for MA in Malayalam from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady | 2013 |
4. | “Thekkumbhaga Suriani Kristyanikalute Theranjedutha Purathanappattukal: Oru Samskarika Padanam” = “Selected Ancient Songs of Thekkumbhaga Syrian Christians: a Cultural Study” | Dissertation as part of partial fulfilment for M.Phil. in Manuscriptology from Oriental Research Institute and Manuscripts Library, Kerala University | 2015 |
- Research Publications: As part of Books
Sl. No. | Year | Publication Title | Author and Name of Book | Publishers | Page No(s) |
1. | 2014 | “Thekkumbhaga Janathinuventi Kottayam Vikariyathu Sthapikkan Kardinal Agliardiyute Nirnayaka Report” (= The Crucial Report of Cardinal Agliardi for the Erection of the Vicariate of Kottayam for the Southist People) | Jacob Kollaparambil and Byju Mukalel (eds.), “Thekkumbhaga Janathinuventi Visudha Patthaam Pius Sthapicha Kottayam Athiroopatha: Sathabdi Symposiumgal” (= “The Archeparchy of Kottayam Erected by St Pius X for the Southist People: Centenary Symposia”) | Historical Documentation committee, for the Centenary celebrations of the Archeparchy of Kottayam | pp. 113-192 |
2. | 2014 | “1921: Syro-Malankara Sabhayute Jananam – Thekkumbhaga Yakkobaya Punaraikyathiloote” (=1921: The Birth of Syro-Malankara Church through the Reunion of Southist Jacobites) | Jacob Kollaparambil and Byju Mukalel (eds.), “Thekkumbhaga Janathinuventi Visudha Patthaam Pius Sthapicha Kottayam Athiroopatha: Sathabdi Symposiumgal” (= “The Archeparchy of Kottayam Erected by St Pius X for the Southist People: Centenary Symposia”) | Historical Documentation committee, for the Centenary celebrations of the Archeparchy of Kottayam | pp. 255-319 |
3. | 2014 | “Dharmapuranathile Jaralkkaruvinte Vadhasikshayum Madhyama Dharmikathayum” = “The Capital Punishment of Jaralkkaru of Dharmapurana and the Media Ethics” | K.B. PRASANNAKUMAR et al., (eds.), Peer reviewed proceedings of the national seminar on “Mass Communication – Challenges, Trends and Future” | St Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor | pp. 13-18 |
4. | 2015 | “Inculturization through the Practice of Chanthamcharth and Mailanchiyiteel of the Wedding Celebrations of the Knanites” | Proceedings of the international seminar on Catholic Cultures, Indian Cultures: A Workshop on Rites, Religiosity and Cultural Diversity in Indian Catholicism | Dharmaram Vidyakshetram, Bengaluru | pp. 88-92 |
5. | 2015 | “Babylon Prabhavatheerangalil Knanaya Samudayathinte Vilapam”
(Mourning of at the banks of Babylonian springs of the Knanaya community) |
Fr Byju Mathew and Dr Johnson Neelanirappil (co-editors), Praudham Ee Prayanam: Azhangal Thetiya Kollaparambilachante Jeevitham Suriyani Sabha Orkkumpol (= Aristocratic this Voyage: The Syrian Church Recalls the Life of Fr Kollaparambil who Sought Profundity) | JET Publications, S.H. Mount | pp. 266-283 |
6. | 2017 | “Knanaya Samudayathinu Valavum Vellavum Venneerumaya Kodungallur” | Atmanandasmrithi: Masayogam Sathabdi Smaranika (= Memories of inner happiness: Centenary Memoir of Masayogam | St Sebastians Knanaya Catholic Church, Peroor | pp. 113-123 |
7. | 2017 | Abstract of the article “St Thomas Traditions in Christian Ancient Folk Songs” | International Seminar on “St Thomas Christians through the Ages: A Historiographical Approach” | pp. 27-28 | |
8. | 2017 | Abstract of the article “Pananpattile Knaithomma” | International seminar on “Malayalathe Suriani Kristianikalute Purathanappattukal: Natotivijnaniya Padanathilute” | pp. 14-18 | |
9. | 2020 | St. Thomas Traditions in Ancient Christian Folksongs | K.S. Mathew, Joseph Chacko Chennattusserry CMI and Antony Bungalowparambil (eds), St. Thomas and India: Recent Research, Fortress Press, Minneapolis, USA | pp. 89 -114 |
- Research Publications: As part of Journals
Sl. No. | Publication Title | Name of Journal | Year, Vol. & Issue | Page No(s) |
1. | “Historical Excerpts on the Discipline of Endogamy of the Knanites” | Journal of Manuscript Studies (ORI & MSS Librarary) | 2018, Vol. 46
ISSN – 2393-9443 |
pp. 40-72 |
2. | Charles Lavigne | Apnades | ||
3. | “Kottayam Athiroopatha: Visudha Patham Piusinte Anandam” (= Archeparchy of Kottayam: The Joy of St Pius X) | Apnades | 2014 August10,
book 64, vol. 16 |
pp. 1 and 19 |
4. | “Thekkumbhaga Janathakkayulla Kottayam Vikariyath Sthapanam” (=The erection of the Vicariate of Kottayam for the Southist People) | Apnades | 2014 October 5 | p. 7 |
5. | “Knanaya Samudayathinte Oorja Srothas: Fr Mathai Vattakkalathil (Fr Mathew Vattakkalathil: Source of energy of Knanaya Community) | Apnades | 2017 August 6,
RNI NI;3001/57 |
p. 13 |
6. | “Chevalier Kandoth: Almaaya Sabhayile Suwarnorjam”
(Chevalier Kandoth : Golden energy for the Church of the laity) |
Apnades | 2019 July 21 vol.69, issue 15 | pp. 1 & 23 |
7. | “Thekkumbhagarum Purathanappattukalum” (=Southists and Ancient Songs), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 1, Purathanappattukal | Apnades | 2020 March 15
vol. 70, issue 06 |
pp. 1, 25-27 |
8. | “Thekkumbhagarute Samudayika Acharangalum Chatangukalum” (= Communitarian Customs and Rituals of the Southists), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –first part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, Prof. Anil Steephen and Chesna Tomy Mavelil) | Apnades | 2020 March 29
vol. 70, issue 07 |
pp. 15-16 |
9. | “Knanaya Acharangalum Chatangukalum Padavikalum Purathanappattukalil” (= Knanaya Customs, Rituals and Privileges in the Ancient Songs), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum – third part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, Prof. Anil Steephen and Angela Boby) | Apnades | 2020 June 07
vol. 70, issue 12 |
pp. 11-12, 21 |
10. | “Knayithomman Chepped -1” (= Knaithomman Copper Plate – 1), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fourth part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, and Alex Jose Mukalel) | Apnades | 2020 June 21
vol. 70, issue 13 |
p. 13 |
11. | “Knayithomman Chepped -2” (= Knaithomman Copper Plate – 2), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fourth part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, Prof. Anil Steephen and Elvin Jose Pandavath) | Apnades | 2020 July 05
vol. 70, issue 14 |
pp. 12 & 17 |
12. | “Knayithomman Chepped -3” (= Knaithomman Copper Plate – 3), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fourth part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, Prof. Anil Steephen and Effa Binoy Mukalel) | Apnades | 2020 July 19
vol. 70, issue 15 |
pp. 13-14 |
13. | “Knayithomman Chepped -4” (= Knaithomman Copper Plate – 4), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fourth part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, Prof. Anil Steephen and Elva Jose Pandavath) | Apnades | 2020 August 02
vol. 70, issue 16 |
p. 14 |
14. | “Knayithomman Chepped -5” (= Knaithomman Copper Plate – 5), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fourth part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, Prof. Anil Steephen and Ashil James Neelanirappel) | Apnades | 2020 August 16
vol. 70, issue 17 |
pp. 13 & 16 |
15. | “Kraisthava Pananpattu: Knaithomman Kairaleecharitham” (= Christian Pananpattu: Kerala History of Knaithomman), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fifth part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, Prof. Anil Steephen and Ann Susan Aleyas) | Apnades | 2020 August 30
vol. 70, issue 18 |
pp. 13 & 18 |
16. | “Kraisthava Pananpattu: Knaithomman Kairaleecharitham -2” (= Christian Panan Song: Kerala History of Knaithomman – 2), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fifth part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, Prof. Anil Steephen and Ann Susan Aleyas) | Apnades | 2020 September 13
vol. 70, issue 19 |
pp. 12-13 |
17. | “Tharisappalli Chepped” (=Tharisappalli Copper Plate), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fourth part (by Fr Byju Mukalel and Alexa Boby Mukalel) | Apnades | 2020 September 27
vol. 70, issue 20 |
pp. 13-14 |
18. | “Tharisappalli Cheppupathiravum Sakshiyetum” (=Tharisappalli Copper Plate and the Witness Plate), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fourth part | Apnades | 2020 October 11
vol. 70, issue 21 |
pp. 1, 18 & 19 |
19. | “Tharisappalli Cheppupathirathile Knayithomman Chepped” (= Knayithomman Copper Plate in Tharisappalli Copper Plates), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fourth part | Apnades | 2020 October 25
vol. 70, issue 22 |
pp. 16-18 |
20. | “Barmariyam Pattu: Knanaya Vazhikkooru” (= Barmariyam Song: Knanaya fidelity to the Way), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 2, Acharangalum Chatangukalum –fifth part (by Fr Byju Mukalel, Tobin Thomas Muthukulath and Alan Sunny Kaniyarkuzhiyil) | Apnades | 2020 November 08
vol. 70, issue 23 |
pp. 17-19 |
21. | “Margamkaliyute Knanaya Vazhi” (= Knanaya Way of Margamkali), in the series Vazhikkurayi -4, Rangakalakal | Apnades | 2020 November 22
vol. 70, issue 24 |
pp. 19-22 |
22. | “Thekkumbhagarute Swavamsa Vivaha Nishtayum Knaithommayum” (= Discipline of Endogamy of the Southists and Knaithomma), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 4, Swavamsavivahanishta | Apnades | 2020 December 06
vol. 70, issue 25 |
pp. 19-20 |
23. | “Thekkumbhagarute Swavamsa Vivaha Nishtayute Rekheeya Bhashyangal (1603-1911)” (= Written versions of the Discipline of Endogamy of the Southists), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 4, Swavamsavivahanishta | Apnades | 2020 December 20
vol. 70, issue 26 |
pp. 19-20 |
24. | “Knanaya Janathayute Purathanappattukalile Marthommasleehayum Knaithommayum” (= St Thomas, the Apostle and Knaithomma in the Ancient Songs of Knanaya People), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 5, Knanayarute Kraisthava Sakshyam – first part | Apnades | 2021 April 11
vol. 71, issue 08 |
pp. 19-20 |
25. | “Knanaya Kutiyetta Lakshyam: Marthommanthan Seshakkarute Margam Theliyikkal Mukhyam” (= Purpose of Knanaya Immigration: Mainly reinviogorating the faith of the followers of St Thomas), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 5, Knanayarute Kraisthava Sakshyam – second part | Apnades | 2021 April 25
vol. 71, issue 09 |
pp. 19-20 |
26. | “Bharathasabhayum Paurasthya Suriyani Sabhayumayulla Bandham” (= Relationship between Indian Church and East Syrian Church), in the series Vazhikkurayi – 5, Knanayarute Kraisthava Sakshyam – third part | Apnades | 2021 May 09
vol. 71, issue 10 |
pp. 14-15 |
Sl. No. | Name Of the Book | Year of Publication | Name of Publisher |
1 | Thekkumbhaga Janathinuventi Visudha Patham Pius Sthapicha Kottyam Athiroopatha Sathabdi Symposiumgal (= The Archdiocese of Kottayam Erected by St Pius X for the Southist People: Centenary Symposia, co-edited with Dr Jacob Kollaparambil) | 2014 | Historical Documentation committee, Archeparchy of Kottayam |
2 | Praudham Ee Prayanam: Azhangal Thetiya Kollaparambilachante Jeevitham Suriyani Sabha Orkkumpol (= Aristocratic this Voyage: The Syrian Church Recalls the Life of Fr Kollaparambil who Sought Profundity, Co-edited with Dr Johnson Neelanirappil) | 2015 | JET Publications, Kottayam |
3 | Malayalathe Suriani Kristianikalute Purathanappattukal: Natotivijnaniya Padanathilute: Samkshipthaprabandham (Co-edited with Sri. Anil Steephen) | 2017 | BCM Malayala Samajam |
4 | Varsharagam – Kalalaya Kavithakal (ed.) | 2017 | BCM Malayala Samajam |
Sl. No. | Title of Seminar/ Conference etc. | Title of Paper | Invited/Participation/ Contribution | Agency/ Venue | Date | National/
International/ Regional |
1 | “THOTTAM” | “Knanaya Samudayathinte Margamkalippattinte Karthruthvam” (=The Authorship of Margamkali Songs of the Knanaya Community) | Invited presentation | International Centre for Kerala Studies, University of Kerala | 2014 October 9-10 | Two day national workshop on Folksongs |
2. | “Mass Communication, Challenges, Trends and Future” | “Dharmapuranathile Jaralkkaruvinte Vadhasikshayum Madhyama Dharmikathayum” (= The Capital Punishment of Jaralkkaru of Dharmapurana and the Media Ethics) | Invited presentation | St Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor | 2014 November 13-14 | National seminar |
3. | “Catholic Cultures, Indian Cultures: A Workshop on Rites, Religiosity and cultural Diversity in Indian Catholicism” | “Wedding Celebrations in the Knanaya Tradition” | Invited presentation | Dharmaram Vidyakshetram, Bengaluru | 2015 January 12-15 | International |
4. | “Sahitya Niroopanathile Samakala Samasyakal” (=Present Day Puzzles of Literary Criticism) | “Jobinte Pusthakam: Manavika Dukhathinte Chiranthana Punarvayana” (=The Book of Job: an Everlasting Re-reading of Human Agony) | Invited presentation | Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady | 2015 March 17-19 | three day UGC sponsored national seminar |
5. | “The New Paradigms of Research Methodology in Manuscriptology” | “Hasthalikhithangalute Kamputer Valkaranam: Sadhyathakalum Velluvilikalum” (=Digitalization of Manuscripts: Opportunities and Challenges) | Invited presentation | ORI & MSS Library, University of Kerala | 2015 May 6-8 | UGC Sponsored three day national seminar |
6. | “Society and Culture with Special Reference to the 19th and 20th Centuries”, a workshop on the Catholic Contribution to the Indian History, Society and Culture | “The Relevance and Urgency in Preserving Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Kerala Church Historicizing” | Invited presentation | Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, Holy See and Dharmaram Vidyakshetram, Bengaluru | 2015 July 24-25 | International |
7. | “Periyar Theeram Charithrathalukalil” (=The Banks of Periyar in the Annals of History) | “Kodungallur: Knanaya Samudayathinte Pillathottil” (=Kodungallur: the Cradle of Knanaya Community) | Invited presentation | Marthomma Research Academy, Kodungallur | 2015 September 14 | One day seminar |
8. | “Likhitha Vijnaneeyavum Sasanabhashayum” | “Thareesappally Sasanam – Pakarppukalum Patanavum” | Invited presentation | ORI & Mss Library, Kariavattom, Kerala University | 2017 February 15-17 | National seminar |
9. | “Knanaya Malabar Kudiyetta Symposium” at Msgr Cyriac Mattathil Memorial Hall, Madampam | “Kodungallur Knanaya Kudiyettam: Charithra Sandhikal” | Invited presentation | Kottayam Athiroopatha Malabar Kudiyetta Platinum Jubilee Aakhosha committee | 2017 March 11 | National seminar |
10. | Malayalathe Suriani Kristianikalute Purathanappattukal: Natotivijnaniya Padanathilute:
Purathanappattukal |
“Pananpattile Knaithomma” | Invited presentation | BCM College, JET, KART, MG university | 2017 August 24-26 | International seminar |
11. | Archaeological Exhibition and History Seminar “History of Kottayam” | “The Scripts of the Ancient Songs of Christians” | Invited presentation | Kottayam Nattukoottam and CMS College, Kottayam | 2017 October 27-29 | Three day National Seminar |
12. | “St Thomas Christians through the Ages” | “St Thomas Traditions in Christian Ancient Folk Songs” | Invited presentation | St Kuriakose Elias Chavara Archives and Research Centre, Mannanam | 2018 January 30 | International Seminar |
13. | “Journeying together in Faith: Ecumenical Endeavours in South India” | “Unity through Recognized Diversity: Biblical Prototypes and Knanaya Ethnic Living” | Invited presentation | Church History Association of India, Southern India Branch Triennial meeting | 2018 January 30 – February 1 | Three day National seminar |
14. | “Sahityavum Samskaravum: Marunna Chintakal, Sameepanangal” | “Knanaya Natoti Samskaram Noottandukalilute” | Invited presentation | Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Thiruvananthapuram Regional Centre | 2019 March 13 | University sponsored three day national seminar |
15. | kaipuzha | vilakkumaram |
Sl. No. | Title of Seminar/ Conference etc. | Agency/ Venue | Duration | Program level |
1. | “Thottam”, workshop on Folksongs | ICKS, Kerala University, Kariavattom | 2014 October 9-10 | Two day national workshop on Folksongs |
2. | “Mass Communication – Challenges, Trends and Future” | St Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor | 2014 November 12-13 | UGC sponsored national seminar |
3. | “Sahitya Niroopanathile Samakala Samasyakal” (=Present Day Puzzles of Literary Criticism) | Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady | 2014 November 22-24 | UGC sponsored three day National Seminar |
4. | 36th International Conference of Linguistic Society of India | Department of Linguistics, University of Kerala | 2014 December 1-4 | International Conference |
5. | “Catholic Cultures, Indian Cultures: A Workshop on Rites, Religiosity and cultural Diversity in Indian Catholicism” | Dharmaram Vidyakshetram, Bengaluru | 2015 January 12-15 | |
6. | “Sahitya Niroopanathile Samakala Samasyakal” (=Present Day Puzzles of Literary Criticism) | Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady | 2015 March 17-19 | National seminar |
7. | “The New Paradigms of Research Methodology in Manuscriptology” | Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library, University of Kerala | 2015 May 6-8 | Three day national seminar |
8. | “Society and Culture with Special Reference to the 19th and 20th Centuries”, International Workshop on Catholic Contribution to the Indian History, Society and Culture | Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, Holy See and Dharmaram Vidyakshetram, Bengaluru | 2015 July 24-25 | International Workshop |
9. | “Periyar Theeram Charithrathalukalil” (=The Banks of Periyar in the Annals of History) | Marthomma Research Academy, Kodungallur | 2015 September 14 | National seminar |
10. | “Pashchathya Sahitya Chinthayum Malayala Sahithyvum” | Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady | 2016 March 11 | Resource person in UGC sponsored three day National Seminar |
11. | Intensive East Syriac Language Course | Mar w-lah Syriac Academy, Syro Malabar Liturgical Research Centre, Mount St Thomas | 2016 April 25-30 | National |
12. | “Intensive Basic Linux Training” | BCM College Library and Kerala Library Association of Kottayam region | 2016 August 27 | National seminar |
13. | “Likhitha Vijnaneeyavum Sasanabhashayum” | Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library, Kariavattom, Kerala University | 2017 February 15-17 | National seminar |
14. | “Recent Trends in Mathematics” | Department of Mathematics, BCM College | 2017 February 17-18 | National seminar |
15. | “Knanaya Malabar Kudiyetta Symposium” | Kottayam Athiroopatha Malabar Kudiyetta Platinum Jubilee Aakhosha committee at Msgr Cyriac Mattathil Memorial Hall, Madampam | 2017 March 11 | National seminar |
16. | “Malayalathe Suriani Christianikalute Purathanappattukal: Natotivijnaniya Patanathilute” (= Ancient Songs of the Syrian Christians of Kerala: through Folklore) | BCM College, JET, KART and MG University | 2017 August 24-26 | International |
17. | Archaeological Exhibition and History Seminar on “History of Kottayam” | CMS College Kottayam and Kottayam Nattukoottam | 2017 October 27-29 | National |
18. | “Journeying together in Faith: Ecumenical Endeavours in South India” | Church History Association of India, Southern India Branch Triennial | 2018 January 30 – Feb. 1 | National |
19. | “St Thomas Christians through the Ages: A Historiographical Approach” | St Kuriakose Elias Chavara Archives and Research Centre, Mannanam | 2018 January 30 –Feb. 1 | International |
20. | “Sahityavum Samskaravum: Marunna Chintakal, Sameepanangal” | Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Thiruvananthapuram Regional Centre | 2019 March 13 | University sponsored three day national seminar |
Sl. No. | Title | Funding Agency | Venue | Date | Regional/ National /International |
1. | Fr Mathew Vattakkalathil Memorial Lecture in connection with his 100th death anniversary | BCM College | BCM College | 2016 August 25 | Regional |
2. | “Malayalathe Suriani Christianikalute Purathanappattukal: Natotivijnaniya Patanathilute” (= Ancient Songs of the Syrian Christians of Kerala: through Folklore) | M.G. University, Kottayam, JET, KART | BCM College | 2017 August 24-26 | International Seminar |
3. | Nallathali – Palm leaves preservation workshop | BCM College in association with ORI & Mss Library, Kerala University and Dr Jacob Kollaparambil Educational Trust | BCM College | 2016 August 25 – 30 | State |
4. | C.J. Thomas Anusmarana Prabhashanam | Department of Malayalam,
BCM College |
BCM College | 2018 November 21 | Regional |
Sl. No. | Semester | Paper Code | UG- Title |
1 | BA/B.Sc-1st-sem | ML1CCT01 | KADHASAHITHYAM |
2 | BA/B.Sc-2ndt-sem | ML1CCT02 | KAVITHA |
3 | BA/B.Sc-3rdt-sem | ML1CCT03 | DRISYAKLASAHITHYAM |
4 | BA/B.Sc-4th-sem | ML1CCT04 | MALAYALA GADYARACHANAKAL |
5 | B.COM-1st-sem | ML1CCT05 | KADHAYUM KAVITHAYUM |
6 | B.COM-2nd-sem | ML1CCT06 | ATHMAKADHA LEKHANAM |
7 | Eng-model-2-1st-sem | ML1CCT07 | KADHA NOVEL |
8 | Eng-model-2-2ndt-sem | ML1CCTO8 | KAVITHAYUM NADAKAVUM |
Sl. No. | Title | Body | Duration |
1. | Member | Heritage committee, Archeparchy of Kottayam | 2014 – |
2. | First Trustee and Managing Trustee | Dr Jacob Kollaparambil Educational Trust, S.H. Mount, Kottayam | 2015 – |
3. | Organizer | Dr Jacob Kollaparambil Educational Trust Library and Archives, Kaduthuruthy | 2015 – |
4. | Chairman | International Knanaya film fest conducted at Knaithomman Nagar (St George’s Higher Secondary School Ground, Kaipuzha) in connection with the 80th anniversary of KCC | 2018 |
5. | Vice Director | Missionary Society of St Pius X | 2014-17; 2017-20 |
6. | Member | Historical Documentation Committee for the Centenary Celebrations of the Archeparchy of Kottayam | 2009-2015 |
7. | Nominated Member | Archeparchial Assembly, Archeparchy of Kottayam | 2014 September 10-13 |
8. | Member | Ecumenical Commission, Archeparchy of Kottayam | 2015-18 |
9. | Elected Member | Presbyteral Council, Archeparchy of Kottayam | 2017-20; 2020 – |
10. | Resource person | Community consciousness resource team, Platinum Jubilee of Malabar Immigration of the Archeparchy of Kottayam | 2015-18 |
Sl. No. | Title | Description |
1. | Palm leaf manuscripts’ collection and preservation | Preserves five Thaliyolagrandhangal (palm leaf manuscripts): Three of them are collections of ancient folk songs of Christians, one contains the Koodasappana of Arnose Pathiri and History of Christian Church in India and the third is an ayurvedic text.
In additions collected more than 1000 palm leaves from Kottayam area and returned back after applying preservation methods at Oriental Research Institute and Manuscripts Library, Kariavattam. Palm leaf manuscripts of Mr Chacko Tharayil, St Mary’s Kaduthuruthy Valiyapally and St Stephens’ Church, Uzhavur, etc. are among them. |
2. | Ideator, Kerala Charithra Samskara Patana Yathra of BCM College | Linguistically, culturally, geographically and historically Kerala is very rich and it is imperative for the department of Malayalam to acquaint the students with this richness and uniqueness for a better historic and cultural awareness on the importance of these places and persons in the Kerala living. In every year, one day study tour is organised to different parts of Kerala under the name Kerala Charithra Samskara Patana Yathra. The first Patana Yathra was organised on 18th February, 2017 to Thiruvananthapuram (Sree Padmanabha Swami Kshethram, Kerala Legislative Assembly and Museum, Oriental Research Institute and Manuscripts Library – Kariavattom), Thonnakkal Asan Smaraka Mandiram, Varkala Sivagiri Ashram and Papanasam Beach. The second was a nature camp at Thekkady which was followed by journeys to Alappad, Ambalappuzha, Krishnapuram palace and Alappuzha and then to Muziris (Kodungallur) |
3. | Ideator, Thekkumkoor Charithra Samskara Patana Yathra of BCM College | Kottayam, where BCM College is located, was the capital of the Thekkumkoor Kingdom one of the prominent kingdoms in mediaeval Kerala. There are lots of historical narratives and archaeological remnants in and around Kottayam, especially in Thazhathangadi area, which indicates the antique splendour of the town. A half day walk through these memorial archaeological locations and vicissitudes is intended by Thekkumkoor Charithra Samskara Patana Yathra. |
4. | Co-ideator and co-ordinator, Akshara Puraskara Padhathi of BCM College | Akshara Puraskara Padhathi is an all college competition aiming at promoting students to utilize the college library more effectively by the use of maximum number of books and by writing down the bibliography and a critical appraisal of the content of the books read. The winners are selected at the end of each academic year and the prizes are distributed on the College Day. It was launched for the first time on 19th June 2016. |
5. | Joint Co-ordinator, C.J. Thomas Anusmarana Prabhashanam at BCM College | C.J. Thomas is a renowned Malayalam writer whose works in the fields of drama and criticism are well accredited. In connection with the 50th death anniversary of him, a memorial lecture was conducted in BCM College on 21st November 2018. |
6. | Joint Co-ordinator, Snehannam of BCM College | Each Friday, students of various departments bring food packets to college and the packets thus collected (around 70 per week) is given to Abhayabhavan, a charitable home for the poor run by Missionaries of Charity (Mother Theresa Sisters). The department along with NSS functions as ideators as well as the coordinators. |
7. | Ideator, Harithadinacharanam of BCM College | Fourth Wednesday of every month is celebrated as Harithadinam (Green day) in college from January 2019. Green Protocol is specially practiced on the day. Students and teachers try to come to college either on foot or in bicycle and those who come from distant areas cover on foot at least the distance from the last stop to the college. The teachers of Malayalam department along with students come to college on foot from S.H. Mount (3kms). |
8. | Joint Organiser, Fr Mathew Vattakkalathil Memorial Lecture | Fr Mathew Vattakkalathil Memorial Lecture was organized on 25th of August 2016 in connection with the 100th death anniversary of Fr Mathew Vattakkalathil who was a prominent figure for the erection of the Archeparchy of Kottayam which manages BCM College. Fr Mathew was the mentor for the publication of the book entitled Malayalathe Suriyani Kristhianikalute Purathanappattukal a compilation of different ancient songs of Syrian Christians of Kerala in 1910, which is the first published folk song collection in Kerala. |
9. | WheelOlam Penma: Pedal for Nature | Organised different bicycle trips to various locations for students of BCM College in collaboration with various agencies
1. A trip with 13 participants of BCM college from Kottayam to Alappuzha which covered a distance of 62kms in bicycle was arranged in collaboration with Decathlon Thellakom and Aleppey Riders Club 2. A trip with 15 participants from BCM College from Decathlon to Taj Gateway Kumarakom through the interior paths of upper Kuttanadu covering 53kms in collaboration with KIMS Hospital, Kottayam and Decathlon, Thellakom was arranged. 3. Two rallies from Thellakom to Kottayam were organised as part of Harithadinacharanam and University Youth Festival in collaboration with Decathlon, Thellakom. |
10. | Co-formulator, Zero Credit Course on Jaiva Saksharatha | Jaiva Saksharatha is a zero credit course formulated by the Department of Malayalam by which the students are given facility to know and experience the organic way of life which leads to mental and physical happiness. |
11. | Ideator, Sahapadikkoru Snehaveedu Padhathi | Sahapadikkoru Snehaveedu Padhathi visualised to encourage green living, waste management through scrap collection, focusing mainly in Kottayam Municipality, and its sorting and selling and wished to help needy students by financial assistance for the maintenance or construction of houses. Students and staff of BCM College distributed pamphlets on the importance of green living to at least ten nearby families which also had instructions for the scrap collection. During Pooja holidays students and staff collected scrap items and sold it. Rs. 58000/- thus collected was handed over to OJASS for the construction of house of a student of the college. |
12. | Joint Organiser, Nallathali | Nallathali was a workshop conducted for the collection, preservation and conservation of palm leaf manuscripts. It was organized by the departments of Malayalam, Hindi and History of BCM College in collaboration with Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library, Kariavattom, Kerala University and Dr Jacob Kollaparambil Educational Trust from 25th to 30th August 2016. More than 1000 and folia of palm leaves were collected for preservation. 10 students were trained for collection, preservation and conservation (oiling) of palm leaves and were issued certificates. |
13. | Ideator, Thaliyola Samrakshana Janakeeya Koottayma | Thaliyola Samrakshana Janakeeya Koottayma is a forum of the group of interested and volunteer persons to protect the palm leaves manuscripts of Kottayam. |
14. | Ideator, Chembakachottil Chayavattam Koottayma | Chembakachottil Chayavattam Koottayma is a meeting together of all literature loving students of the college together with distinguished literary figures like poets, novelists, short story writers, etc. |
Sl. No. | Role | Description | Duration |
1. | Founder | Selse Memorial Scholarship, Our Lady of Hope Church, Chulliyode (higher education oriented scholarship) | 2006 |
2. | Ideator & first President | St Pius X Intellectual Upbringing Scholarship Scheme (PIUS Scheme), Pius X Knanaya Catholic Church, Thiruvananthapuram (civil service oriented coaching scholarship) | 2014 |
3. | Ideator | Dr Jacob Kollaparambil Educational Trust, S.H. Mount, Kottayam | 2015 |
4. | Solitary Journey to Mylapore, Chennai | A solitary bicycle Journey from Kottayam to Mylapore, Chennai through Kumili from 1st to 9th 2019, covering a distance of 750kms, partly in view of Ph.D. dissertation work was held. | 2019 |
5. | Judge of elocution and collage competitions | Regional fest of Catholic Students’ Movement (CSM) | |
6. | Judge of Mylanchiyiteel competition | Knanaya Catholic Congress on Kottayam Archeparchial level | |
7. | Judge of extempore and Bible reading competition | Cherupushpa Mission League state level competitions held at Nirmala college, Muvattupuzha | |
8. | Jury Member for the Archeparchial Knanaya Mannan, Knanaya Manka, Mister Knanaya competitions | Organised by the Knanaya Catholic Congress at St. Mary’s parish hall, Kidangoor | 2016 April 23 |
9. | Consulter | Knanaya Heritage Museum, Kaduthuruthy | |
Consultation | Christian folklore and history related subjects | ||
10. | Judge of Fr Jacob Kuruppinakath Memorial elocution competition | Knanaya Catholic Youth League, Archeparchy of Kottayam | 2021 |
1. | Coaching class on Malayalam for UGC-NET offered at Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 8th January, 2014 |
2. | Class on “Kerala Kalchar: Kristian Missionarimarute Sambhavanakal” (=Kerala Culture: Contributions of Christian Missionaries), offered at Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 6th February 2014 |
3. | Class on “Nalacharitham: Sahitya Darsanangal” (=Nalacharitham: Literary Insights) offered at Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 13th February, 2014 |
4. | Coaching class on General Aptitude Test for UGC-NET offered at Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 26th June, 2014. |
5. | Class on “Yuropian Missionarimar Malayala Bhashaykku Nalkiya Sambhavanakal” (=Contributions of European Missionaries to Malayalam Language) offered at Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 28th January 2015 |
6. | Endowment lecture on “Visudha Patham Pius: Karunyathinte Acharyan” (=St Pius X: Master of compassion), in connection with the 101st death anniversary and the annual festal celebrations of the Heavenly Patron of the College, offered at St Pius X College, Rajapuram on 21st August 2015 |
7. | Class for the Pre-marriage Course at Barmariam Pastoral Centre, Kannur, organised by the Family Commission of the Archeparchy of Kottayam on 21st December 2015 |
8. | Class on the History of the Knanaya Community for the community consciousness resource team, at Barmariam Pastoral Centre, Kannur, organized by the committee for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the organized Knanaya Malabar migration of the Archeparchy of Kottayam on 23rd January 2016 |
9. | Class on “Pracheena Gadya Mathrukakal” (=Ancient Prose Models) offered at Regional centre, Ettumanoor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 17th March 2016 |
10. | Class on “Knanaya Boddhyangalil Addhishtithamaya Kottayam Athiroopatha Sthapakadinam” delivered at St Antony’s church, Olessa, organised by the Knanaya Catholic Congress unit on 28thAugust 2016. |
11. | Class on “Knanayaboddhyangalil Addhishtithamaya Rashtrasevanam” delivered during the two day civil service orientation seminar at Barmariyam Pastoral Centre, Sreepuram, Kannur organised by PIUS Scheme, Thiruvananthapuram and SHESS, S.H. Mount, Kottayam on 9th October 2016. |
12. | Lecture on “Preshithathvam Knanaya Paithrukam” delivered at St Sebastian’s Church, Thamarakkadu in a meeting organised by the Knanaya Catholic Congress unit on 22nd October 2016. |
13. | Class on “Preshithathvam Knanaya Paithrukam” (= Missionaryhood: Knanaya Heritage) delivered in a meeting organized by the Knanaya Catholic Youth League unit at Mar Makil Gurukulam, Bengaluru on 11th December 2016. |
14. | Key note address delivered at the anniversary celebrations of Snehanagar Residents Association, Tholikode, Punalur on 1st January 2017. |
15. | Class on “Knanaya Vivaham: Aradhanayum Anushtanangalum” (= Knanaya marriage: Liturgy and Rituals) delivered at the Pre-marriage course conducted at Chaithanya Pastoral Centre, Thellakom, Kottayam organized by the family Commission of the Archeparchy of Kottayam on 2nd January 2017. |
16. | Class on “Knanaya Vivaham: Aradhanayum Anushtanangalum” (= Knanaya marriage: Liturgy and Rituals) delivered at the Pre-marriage course conducted at Barmariyam Pastoral Centre, Pallikkunnu, Kannur organized by the family Commission of the Archeparchy of Kottayam on 10th February 2017. |
17. | Class on “Kodungallur Knanaya Kudiyettam” delivered at St Stephen’s church, Uzhavur in a seminar organised by the Knanaya Catholic Youth League unit on 1stApril 2017. |
18. | Death centenary memorial lecture on Fr Mathew Vattakkalathil , at St John Nepumsianos Church, Kumarakom on 19th August 2017 |
19. | Class on “Knanaya Boddhyangalil Addhishtithamaya Uthama Kutumba Roopeekaranam” delivered at the Pre-marriage course conducted at Barmariyam Pastoral Centre, Sreepuram, Kannur, organised by the family Commission of the Archeparchy of Kottayam on 18th December 2017. |
20. | Invited lecture on “The Ancient History of the Knanaya Community” delivered in Chennai Knanaya family get together organized by the Knanaya Catholic Youth League unit at … School, St Thomas Mount, Chennai on 18th February 2018. |
21. | Onam message at St Anne’s High School, Kottayam, 2018 |
22. | Onam message at CMS College for the Lady staff, Kottayam, 2018 |
23. | Class on History of the Knanaya Community, Sixty plus (60+) Kootayma of S.H. Mount |
24. | Delivered Inaugural address at St Ann’s Higher Secondary School, Kottayam for inauguration of the open library introduced by the NSS unit by donating books to the library (2018) |
Sl. No. | Honour | Organized By | Year | Criteria |
1. | English elocution competition | University youth festival, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady | 25 – 27 March 2013 | Second place with A grade |
2. | Direct entrance examination for Ph.D. Malayalam | Kerala University | 2014 | Second rank |
3. | M.Phil. Manuscriptology entrance examination, | Kerala University | 2014 | First rank |
4. | NET Malayalam (December 2013) | UGC | 2014 April 21 | (supposedly first position with 72.57% marks) |
5. | Malayalam elocution competition in connection with Dr K. Raghavan Pillai Endowment programme | Oriental Research Institute and Manuscripts Library, Kerala University | 2014 November 28 | Second place |
6. | Panel discussion team member, IKYM 2015 | Knanaya Catholic Youth League | 2015 October 24 | Scholar in Knanaya Community History |
7. | Invited Participation in a study tour to ancient Muziris | Kottayam Nattukuttam | 2015 | Researcher in Muziris heritage |
8. | Captain, Kottayam Blasters basketball team of the Kottayam regional priests of the Archeparchy of Kottayam | basketball tournament for priests held at Kannur organized by Malabar Kudiyetta Jubilee Presbyterium of the Archeparchy of Kottayam | 2017 | Bagged the championship |