Fr. John Britto Chethimattam was my great teacher and friend from the time I met him in one of his earliest graduate courses taught at Fordham University in the 1970's. I was a Teaching Fellow and took many courses and tutorials with him, always valuing both his personal and professional advice about many research projects, some still to be finished and at least one to be dedicated to him. We understood each other well from the beginning, and it was my great good fortune to have been introduced to the Indian tradition in Philosophy from his erudite, insightful and comprehensive perspective. That is a decided advantage over most of what passes as 'Indian' or 'oriental' philosophy in America today. He was an eternal spring of wisdom, careful scholarship, and vision, always expressing himself with just the right emphasis in matters simple and complex. One word from him was like volumes from other persons. Together we picked through many oriental and near eastern traditions. He set me on the right road so that I could journey on alone and not lose my sword of discrimination when I needed it. I remember him today, as always and every day in my deepest meditations. I feel him close by. His work and insights in Consciousness and Reality are, to my understanding, groundbreaking and comprehensive. They deserve much attention, and are an abiding current in my own thinking and teaching. His perspective on Consciousness is the key to a profound integration of the strands in the Indian tradition, and beyond it. It has been my privilege to introduce students to the Indian tradition from his perspective for nearly thirty years. No one could do it as well as he did, but it is a privilege to carry on in some small and reverent way. There is never a time when I do not consciously evoke him as I enter my Intro to Oriental Philosophy, Nonwestern Aesthetics or for that matter any classroom. Fordham for a time was more privileged than they ever knew to have this great Soul in their midst. He taught me so much, including about the genuine dialogue of religions and the grounding of internal sacred 'space' that it is unquestionable that he changed, on occasion redirected and certainly deepened the course of my life, for the better. In the early days at Fordham, I remember his enormous energy and the rumbling, echoing voice that was like a roll of constant thunder, meaning spilling from the words he used from whatever more ordinary world language he was employing at the time. He spoke rapidly, and to me it was like a poetry in motion that captured one's consciousness, holding it tightly in the elaboration of a symphony of highly integrated and perfectly nuanced meaning, travelling from concept to integration to insight, until finally the rapture ended at the end of the
2.5 hour class. For some of us who knew him better, and who were devoted to him, the classroom was virtually everywhere, a magic space that arose from the 'place' that he was. On top of this, he was a model of administrative efficiency that shattered many person's stereotypes of the oriental philosopher. This amused me very much. That he loved to travel, stating in his characteristic rumble that he 'thrrrrriiiived' on it warmed my heart. He could travel forward, backward and in depth at the twinkling of his imagination. His erudition, organization and selfless devotion to students and colleagues stretched beyond Alpha Centauri. We must all carry on to honor and expand his contributions in out own lives and works, scholarly and personal. He is a light. Barbara A. Amodio, Ph.D.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Fr. JOHN BRITTO -by Dr. Barbara A. Amodio
He was my most erudite professor at fordham University, and we remained friends always. I published two articles in the Journal of Dharma, and wrote him of other original research which he greatly encouraged. When he left the US in 'retirement' (though someone like Fr. John never 'retires'), I also embarked on a difficult period here in every way, financial, physical and more...though I have continued to teach Indian tradition and other philosophy courses without stop for many decades, and to introduce students to the Indian perspective as I learned it well from Fr. John. We exchanged brief greetings, and then I lost touch with him because of several retina surgeries and my exhausting schedule.....I tried unsuccessfully to find him, and have been sending emails to an address found for me by a former CMI student of yours who sat next to me on an Alitalia flight....Needless to say, I am distraught to read the obituary because I casn no longer find him in the world. I do, however, see him and sense his presence in deepest meditation, for which I am grateful. May he guide us all, and may I continue to teach in the ways he modelled for me. He once called me his 'brilliant' student, but I am nothing in comparison to him, and owe him so much, and all my discernment. My greatest regret is not having been able to come to India to study and live with the CMI whuile he was still with us. I hope you might yet receive me one day, and that I might be of help to you, too. I can think of no christian community with which I feel more intimately and intensely related. I regret I did not get to tell Fr. Chethimattam, as we called him at Fordham (where I was a Teaching Fellow and one of his first and frequent graduate students) one more time, inperson, how vast was his influence and direction on me. I shall continue, God willing, to introduce students to the Indian tradition, the relation of experience to knowledge, and the unity of truth in his honor for as long as I can. I think of him each time I enter a classroom, and do what I do in his honor and following his model. It was my great good fortune to be introduced and immersed in the Indian (and Middle Eastern) traditions by him and from an authentic perspective. A few words from him were worth more than volumes by others. I hope this email reaches you. Please tell me how I can be more in contact with CMI. I feel strangely and intellectually orphaned without his presence to call upon. My next greatest regret is that I did not go on a trip he once planned to the Holy Land before his return to India at the church in Scarsdale...though I recruited several students from the Jesuit university in S. Connecticut where I still teach as a Visiting Professor. I sense him and see him in deepest meditation, most intensely today....and so I found this website. Emails kept being returned from other addresses I'd found. May god and gurus be with us all, and we with them in the tightest of spiritual knots. Dr. Barbara A. Amodio, 50 Aiken St - Unit 362, Norwalk, CT 06851 USA.
Fr. JOHN BRITTO - A GREAT INDIAN GURU
Fr. John Brito Chethimattam CMI, a great Guru of thousands around the globe, passed away on 31st March, 2006. He was professor of philosophy and theology in Dharmaram College, Bangalore. He was also Rector there. He was instrumental in constructing the aesthetical dome-shaped Dharmaram Chapel. He served the Congregation as Provincial of the CMI Trivandrum Province, Regional Superior of Kanyakumari, Superior at Calcutta, and was member of the General and Provincial Synaxes continuously for several terms in the bygone decades. He was a professor at Fordham University, U.S.A., for more than two decades. He was a great scholar, efficient teacher, prolific writer and a powerful orator.
Simple in life style, quick in perception, swift in articulation, powerful and lucid in expression, genius and scholarly in calibre and generous in commitment to service - that is Professor John Brito Chethimattam to his collegues and to the generations of his students. "Gladly would he learn and gladly does he teach"- this is Fr. John in Chaucer's words.
An untiring teacher for the last 55 years and a zealous apostolic herald for the past three decades, Fr. John has criss-crossed the globe to preach his gospel that in truth consists true liberation - liberation of the whole man. In classrooms and lecture halls, in national and international forums, seminars, colloquia and dialogues and in inner circles of scholars Fr. John easily gets recognition and respect for his singular ability to discuss and debate dispassionately on vital issues related to men of our times.
A prolific writer, Fr. John Chethimattam has written a number of scholarly books and numerous research papers and popular articles on theological themes and current topics in English and Malayalam. Change for the better seems to be his working ideal. Another ideal that is ever fascinating Fr. John is the translation of high academics from the class room context to the life situation of the common man - man of varied cultures and religions. Hence he frequently reflects on the reality of pluralism in his writings. A philosopher theologian by trait and talent, teaching was his first love. The number of of institutes and centres of learning that he has been teaching in is really impressive. However, the real centre of his attention and activity has always been Dharmaram.
As a young and enthusiastic theologian, he first joined the Sacred Heart Study House, Chethipuzha in 1955. Since then, he generously offered his vast intellectual resources for the evolution and progress of this Institute. As it was shifted to Bangalore, Fr. John held almost all the offices of the academic cadre including the Dean of Studies and the office of the Rector of the College from 1972-75. Apart from the administrative posts that he held, he is better remembered and revered as an eminent scholar, resourceful and insightful teacher, sincere friend and well-wisher of everybody, being available to all.
Fr. John has become almost a legend on the campus - a legend that holds out immeasurable dimensions of understanding that it would be particularly impossible to narrate all that Dharmaram owes him.
James J. Boyle writes from USA, "As Chairman of The Father John Group at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Scarsdale, New York, USA, and on behalf of all the members of our Group please accept our sympathy and condolences on this very sad news of John's passing to his eternal reward. This wonderful man John was a blessing from God and India to IHM. He opened our minds and we became better thinkers and Christians. He was our Guru; his ideas are embedded in our minds and so, we shall remember John always. The world needs more Fr. Johns. God bless John's soul and us all.
"..it was great to work with good Fr. John.. Also to play with him in the basket ball court." Fr. Albert Nambiaparampil CMI, Thodupuzha
"I deem myself fortunate to be one of his countless students and admirers. I had my own associations with him at different levels and on various occasions. I do cherish a lot of fond personal memories of him. He was a relentless source of inspiration to me. I was amazed at the bold stand he had taken for the Syro-Malabar Catholics of Behala. He took the arch bishop Henry of Calcutta by the horns to uphold the dignity of the Syrian catholics there. I can't forget the reactions of Archbishop Henry when I had met him after Fr. John was transfered from Behala.".. Fr. Joseph Ampatt, USA.
"Fr. Britto was truly a great man and we will all miss him. The wonderful services he rendered to the Church as well as to our Congregation will never be forgotten. Apart from all he did as a Philospher, Theologian, Seminary Professor, Rector, Provincial, University Professor (Fordham University), renowned author and speaker, Fr. Britto will also be remembered as our first CMI coordinator in the United States.".. Fr. Jose Panthaplamthottiyil CMI, Coordinator General, USA
Simple in life style, quick in perception, swift in articulation, powerful and lucid in expression, genius and scholarly in calibre and generous in commitment to service - that is Professor John Brito Chethimattam to his collegues and to the generations of his students. "Gladly would he learn and gladly does he teach"- this is Fr. John in Chaucer's words.
An untiring teacher for the last 55 years and a zealous apostolic herald for the past three decades, Fr. John has criss-crossed the globe to preach his gospel that in truth consists true liberation - liberation of the whole man. In classrooms and lecture halls, in national and international forums, seminars, colloquia and dialogues and in inner circles of scholars Fr. John easily gets recognition and respect for his singular ability to discuss and debate dispassionately on vital issues related to men of our times.
A prolific writer, Fr. John Chethimattam has written a number of scholarly books and numerous research papers and popular articles on theological themes and current topics in English and Malayalam. Change for the better seems to be his working ideal. Another ideal that is ever fascinating Fr. John is the translation of high academics from the class room context to the life situation of the common man - man of varied cultures and religions. Hence he frequently reflects on the reality of pluralism in his writings. A philosopher theologian by trait and talent, teaching was his first love. The number of of institutes and centres of learning that he has been teaching in is really impressive. However, the real centre of his attention and activity has always been Dharmaram.
As a young and enthusiastic theologian, he first joined the Sacred Heart Study House, Chethipuzha in 1955. Since then, he generously offered his vast intellectual resources for the evolution and progress of this Institute. As it was shifted to Bangalore, Fr. John held almost all the offices of the academic cadre including the Dean of Studies and the office of the Rector of the College from 1972-75. Apart from the administrative posts that he held, he is better remembered and revered as an eminent scholar, resourceful and insightful teacher, sincere friend and well-wisher of everybody, being available to all.
Fr. John has become almost a legend on the campus - a legend that holds out immeasurable dimensions of understanding that it would be particularly impossible to narrate all that Dharmaram owes him.
James J. Boyle writes from USA, "As Chairman of The Father John Group at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Scarsdale, New York, USA, and on behalf of all the members of our Group please accept our sympathy and condolences on this very sad news of John's passing to his eternal reward. This wonderful man John was a blessing from God and India to IHM. He opened our minds and we became better thinkers and Christians. He was our Guru; his ideas are embedded in our minds and so, we shall remember John always. The world needs more Fr. Johns. God bless John's soul and us all.
"..it was great to work with good Fr. John.. Also to play with him in the basket ball court." Fr. Albert Nambiaparampil CMI, Thodupuzha
"I deem myself fortunate to be one of his countless students and admirers. I had my own associations with him at different levels and on various occasions. I do cherish a lot of fond personal memories of him. He was a relentless source of inspiration to me. I was amazed at the bold stand he had taken for the Syro-Malabar Catholics of Behala. He took the arch bishop Henry of Calcutta by the horns to uphold the dignity of the Syrian catholics there. I can't forget the reactions of Archbishop Henry when I had met him after Fr. John was transfered from Behala.".. Fr. Joseph Ampatt, USA.
"Fr. Britto was truly a great man and we will all miss him. The wonderful services he rendered to the Church as well as to our Congregation will never be forgotten. Apart from all he did as a Philospher, Theologian, Seminary Professor, Rector, Provincial, University Professor (Fordham University), renowned author and speaker, Fr. Britto will also be remembered as our first CMI coordinator in the United States.".. Fr. Jose Panthaplamthottiyil CMI, Coordinator General, USA
PUBLICATIONS OF FR. JOHN BRITTO
I. Books in English
1. Consciousness and Reality: An Indian Approach to Metaphysics, Bangalore: Dharamaram Publications, 1967; London and New York, 1971.
2. Dialogue in Indian Tradition, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1969; Reedited as Patterns of Indian Thought, London: G. Chapman & Maryknoll: Orbis, 1971.
3. A Philosophy in Song Poems (co-authored with A. de Nicholas), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1971.
4. Unique and Universal: An Introduction to Indian Theology, (Ed), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1972. (It contains 3 articles of JBC).
5. Images of Man (co-authored with T. M. Thomas), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1974.
6. Glimpses of Reality: A First Book f Metaphysics, East Orange: Dharmanivas, 1980.
7. Experience and Reality, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1996.
8. We, Christians: A Christian Self-Introduction, (Ed.), Trivandrum: CMI Publications, 1996. (It contains 4 articles of JBC).
9. Towards a Theology of Intercommunion, Rome: CIIS & Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2001.
II. Books in Malayalam
1. Visuddha Yohannan Berchmans (Life of St. John Bechmans), Thevara, Kerala: 1948.
2. Snehaswarupan (The Image of Love), Mannanam, Kerala: 1950.
3. Oru Vidushakan (The Life of Maxmilian Kolbe), Mannanam, Kerala: 1951.
4. Katholikapravarthanathinoru Mathruka (A Model for Catholic Action), Mannanam, Kerala: 1951.
5. Deivasthitvam (The Existence of God), Mannanam, Kerala: 1957.
III. Chapters or Articles in Books
1. “Theology as Human Interiority: Search for the One Teacher”, in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR, 1972, pp. 183-196.
2. “Sankaracharya’s Theological Method” in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR 1972, pp. 90-113.
3. “Scope and Function of Theology Today” in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR, 1972, pp. 3-12.
4. “Atman and Vishnu: Hindu insights for Inter-faith Dialogue”, in Meeting of Religions: New Orientations and Perspectives, edited by Thomas A. Aykara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1978, pp. 135-155.
5. “Self and Consciousness in Ramanuja’s Perspective” in Self and Consciousness: Indian Interpretations, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, pp. 44-60.
6. “The Pre-Aryan Roots of Sankara’s Advaita” in Religious Experience: Its unity and Diversity, edited by Thomas Mampra, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1981, pp. 62-82.
7. “Problems of an Indian Christian Theology: A Critique of Indian Theologizing” in Theologizing in India, edited by M Amaladoss, Bangalore: TPI, 1981, pp. 195-207.
8. “The Sacred Assembly in the Indian Religious Traditions: Society or Community?” in Searching for an Indian Ecclesiology, edited by Gerwin van Leeuwen, Bangalore: ATC, 1984 pp. 60-74.
9. “Towards a World Theology: An Interreligious Approach to Theological Issues” in Religions in Dialogue: East and West Meet, edited by Zacharias P Thundy, Kuncheria Pathil and Frank Podgorski, Lanham, New York, London: University Press of America Inc., 1985, pp. 295-314.
10. “The Universal Sacrificial Ethos and Communicatio in Sacris” in Sharing Worship, edited by Paul Puthanangady, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1988 pp. 173-191.
11. “Theology of Liberation and Liberation of Theology” in Bread and Breath, edited by T K John, Gujarath Sahithya Prakash, 1990, pp. 168-182.
12. “The Biblical world of God and the Signs of the Times” in Emerging India and Word of God, edited by Paul Puthanangady, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1991,pp. 43-60.
13. “Postmodern, Post Scientific Evangelism: The Future of the Christian Mission” in A Missiology for Third Millennium: A Contextualised Mission Theology, edited by Thomas Aykara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, pp. 84-105.
14. “Indian Spirituality and Liberative Action”, in Towards an Indian Christian Spirituality in a Pluralistic Context edited by Dominic Veliath, Dharmaram Publications, Bangalore 1993 pages 57-89.
15. “My Encounter with Indian Philosophy” in Christian Contribution to Indian Philosophy, edited by Anand Amaladass, Madras: CLS, 1995, pp. 17-37.
16. “Indian Culture and the Christian Civilization” in Church in Context, by edited by Francis Kanichikattil, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1996, pp. 139-152.
17. “The Multi-Culturality of Indian Philosophy”, in Interculturality of Philosophy and Religion, edited by Gregory D’Souza, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1996, pp. 163-181.
18. “Response to Church Journeying with Other Religious Groups”, in The Church in India in Search of a New Identity, edited by Kurian Kunnumpuram and others, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1997, pp. 327 – 329.
19. “Christian Leadership and Inter-religious Apostolate” in Christian Leadership, edited by Antony Kalliath Dharmaram Publications, Bangalore 2001, pages 221-238.
20. “The Postmodern Responses to the Death of Modernity” in Western Encounter with Indian Philosophy, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2002, pp. 257-281.
21. “Philosophical Education in the Seminary Curriculum” in Philosophical Education in Indian Seminaries, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2003, pp. 11-18.
22. “Change and Continuity in the Renewal of CMI Congregation” in In Search of CMI Charism and Identity. Vol. 1, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2003, pp. 169-183.
23. “The pastoral and priestly mission of Religious” in CMI Charism on the Path of Growth. Vol 2, published by the Vicar General, Kochi: CMI Generalate, 2006, pp. 123-133.
24. “Articulation of our identity in the constitution of 1984 and its impact on the formation programme” in CMI Charism on the Path of Growth. Vol 2, published by The Vicar General, Kochi: CMI Generalate, 2006, pp.303-319.
25. “Mary and the Meaning of Matter”, in India and the Fullness of Christ, Madras: 1957.
26. “Faith and Life”, in The Art of Living, edited by Prem Nath, Jullundur, 1963.
27. “Place and Role of the Aged in the Hindu Perspective” in Aging, Spiritual Perspective, ed. Ettore DiFilippo, Lakeworth, FL: Sunday Publications, 1982, pp 63- 83.
28.“Liberty of the Person in society”, in The Human Person and Philosophy
in the Contemporary World, Proceedings of the World Union of the Catholic
Philosophical Societies, Cracow, August 1978, ed. J. M. Zycinsdi, Krakow,
1980,pp.277-289
IV. Articles in Journals
1. ‘The Vine and the Branches”, Unitas, Mangalore, 1950.
2. “Mystical Experience, the Meeting Point between Eat and West”, Indian Philosophical Quarterly, (hereafter as IPQ), 1959.
3. “The Indian Mind”, Clergy Monthly, 1961.
4. ‘Theology for the Laity”, Clergy Monthly, 1961.
5. “Christian and Vedantic Experience”, Indian Ecclesiastical Studies, (hereafter as IES), 1 (1962) and 2 (1963).
6. “Indian Approach to Metaphysics”, IES, 2(1963), 236-54.
7. “The Priestly Life” Unitas, Mangalore, 1963.
8. “Third Christian Colloquy on Hinduism”, IES, 3, 1964.
9. “Concept of Love in the Christian Tradition,” Bulletin for the Study of Religion and Society, Bangalore, 13, 1964.
10. “St. Teresa and Indian Spirituality,” Eucharist and Priest, Alwaye, 1964.
11. “Scope and Condition of Hindu Christian Dialogue,” Concilium, 3, March 1965, IES, 4,1965; summarized in Catholic Digest, Oct. 1965.
12. “Ananyatva, Hindu and Christian Concept of Incarnation”, The Guardian, Bangalore, March 1965, trans. into German in Stimmen auf Asien, Stuttgart, 1968.
13. “Religious Vocation” In Christo, 1965.
14. “Recent Christian Studies on Hinduism” Examiner, Bombay, Oct. 1967.
15. “Psychology and Personality, the Samkhya View of Philosophy,” IES, 7,1968.
16. “The Church in Ceylon; Impressions from a Short Visit” Examiner, Bombay, Dec. 1968.
17. “An Epistemological Critique of the Knowledge of Christ”, Indian Theological Quarterly, March 1969.
18. “Vatican II and the Church in India,” Logos, Ceylon. March 1969.
19. “Secular Values in the Religion of Guru Nanak”, Wardha Medical College Magazine, 1970.
20. “Indian Interiority and Christian Theology”, Report of the First Christian Colloquy on Hinduism, Bangalore, 1961.
21. “Religious Experience, Christian and Hindu, Report of the Second Christian Colloquy on Hinduism, Bangalore, 1962.
22. “Rasa, the Soul of Indian art”, International Philosophical Quarterly 10, 1970, 44-62.
23. “The Spirit and Orientation of an Indian Theology,” Jeevadhara, 1, (1971), 452-462.
24. “The Problems of Population Exploitation and Traditional Religions” Religion and Society, 19, (1972), 29-34.
25. “Human Suffering and World Regions” Jeevadhara, 2 (1972), 377-86.
26. “Faith and Belief an World Religions”, Jeevadhara, 3 (1973), 412-21.
27. “Image of Man in Religion and Philosophy,” Jeevadhara, 4 (1974), 353-63.
28. “Problems of Formation for Evangelization, A Theological Perspective,” The Living Word, 81 (1975), 76-89.
29. “Symbolism and Cult in World Religions Today” Jeevadhara, 5 (1975), 329-44.
30. “Man’s Dialogical Nature and the Dialogue of Religions,” Journal of Dharma, 1 (1975), 76-89.
31. “Authority in the Hindu Scriptures,” Jeevadhara, 34 (1976), 380-87.
32. “The Process of Decentralization in the Church,” Jeevadhara, 28 (1975), 291-310.
33. “Ecumenism Today”, Jeevadhara, 1 (1971), 463-473.
34. “The Local Church is the Catholic Church”, Jeevadhara, 1 (1971), 333-40.
35. “Intuition and Reason, an Indian Approach”, Journal of Dharma, 1 (1976), 391-402.
36. “Meditation, a Discriminating Realization”, Journal of Dharma, 2 (1977), 164-172.
37. “Man and Feast”, Jeevadhara, 35 (1976), 405-417.
38. The Church as the Communion of Churches, according to the Oriental Fathers”, Jeevadhara, 40 (1977), 358-367.
39. “Theology and Evangelization, Theology for Dialogue and Theology of Dialogue”, Jeevadhara, 41 (1977), 379-396.
40. “Ministries in the Church in the Context of Interreligious Dialogue” (Research and Background Paper presented to the Federation of the Bishops’ Conferences of Asia), Hong Kong, III, 8, 1-11.
41. “Morality Beside and Beyond Religion: An Indian Approach to Morality”, in Ethical Wisdom East and/Or West, Proceedings of ACPA LI, Washington, 1977, pp.87-104.
42. “The Christian Art of India Today” Catholic Near East Magazine, Summer 1978 pp. 8-11.
43. “Religions and Law” Journal of Dharma, 4 (1979), 373-387.
44. “Towards Renewal in Religious Life: Problems and Orientations”, Jeevadhara (1979), pp. 274-284.
45. “Fourteen Years after Vatican II: What Have We Achieved? Jeevadhara (1979) pp. 319-327.
46. “Philosophical Hermeneutics,” Journal of Dharma, 1 (1980), pp. 64-79.
47. “Pneumatology: Oriental v. Western, Horizontal v. Vertical”, Jeevadhara, 58 (1980), 255-268.
48. “Missionary Dimensions of an Indian Theology”, Jeevadhara, (1980), pp 270-282
49.“Four Pattern of Theological Experience”, Jeevadhara, 9 (1979), pp. 277-288.
50.“Meeting and Scope of an Inter-religious Dialogue”, Jeevadhara, 11 (1981),
Pp.319-334.
51.“Religion and Politics: Contrast and Complementarities”, Journal of Dharma, 7
(1982), pp. 5-25.
52. “Yoga and Immortality in Samkhaya – Yoga”, Proceedings of the IASWR Conference 1981, ed. Christopher Chapple, Stony Brook, IASWR 1983, pp. 79-102.
53.“Religious and Pilgrimages”, Jeeevadhara, 12 (1982), pp. 63-83.
54. “Ecclesiology in the Socio Political Context of India”, Jeevadhara, 12 (1982) pp. 278-296.
55. “Reflections on Resurrection, Life and Renewal: Review Article on the book of Varghese Pathikulangara,” Jeevadhara, 12 (1982), pp. 322-332.
56. “Impact of Science on Religion and Theology”, Journal of Dharma, 8 (1983), pp. 5-26.
57. “Towards a World Theology: An Interreligious Approach to Theological Issues,” Jeevadhara, 13(1983), pp.313-335.
58. “Varieties of Orientalism”, Jeevadhara, 13 (1983), 355-362.
59. “The Geek Religious Apophatism”, Journal of Dharma, 6 (1981), 69-82.
60. “Religious and Social Change, Some Basic Patterns”, Journal of Dharma, 9 (1984), pp. 7-23.
61. “Religious Monograms and Mantras”, Journal of Dharma, 9 (1984), pp. 142-149.
62. “World Problems and Emergence of New Inter-Religious Perspective,”
Journal of Dharma, (1985) pp. 90-101.
63. “Context of Theologizing, Indian and Oriental Christian,” Jeevadhara, 89 (1987), pp. 355-383.
64. “The Adventure of Theology today,” Jeevadhara, 101 (1987, pp. 351-376.
65. “Sri Ramakrishna and Holiness,” Prabhudha Bharatha (1986), pp.543-545.
66. “Grace in Christian Religious Tradition,” Journal of Dharma (1987) 330-353.
67. “Theology of Mission today,” Jeevadhara 107 (1988), pp 350-361.
68. “Christian Moral Theology”, Jeevadhara 113 (1989), pp317-332.
69. “Meaning of the Personal,” Jeevadhara 113 (1989), pp341-343.
70. “New Religious Movement and Popular Religiosity,” Jeevadhara, 119 (1990) pp340-364.
71. “Church of St. Thomas in India,” Journal of Dharma (1989), pp. 62-73.
72. “The Christian Hermeneusis and Other Religions,” Jeevadhara 125 (1991) pp339-364.
73. “Towards World Morality,” Journal of Dharma (1991) pp 317-336.
74. “Nature and Scope of Inter-Religious Dialogue Today,” Jeevadhara, 113 (1992) pp 331-355.
75. “The Task of Theological Colleges and Faculties,” Jeevadhara, 136 (1992) pp. 301-308.
76. “Religious Dynamics of Social Harmony in South Asia,” Jeevadhara, 137 (1993), pp 364-378.
77. “Where Does Our Dialogue Go From Here,” Journal of Dharma (1994), pp84-92.
78. “An Inter Religious Approach to Human Salvation,” Jeevadhara, 143 (1994) pp. 345-359.
79. “Philosophical Approach to Ecological Crisis,” Journal of Dharma (1995), pp. 17-25.
80. “Secular Humanism in Catholic Theology,” Journal of Dharma (1995), pp. 380- 393.
81. “Dynamics of Moral Decision Making,” Jeevadhara, 149 (1995), pp. 401-413.
82. “Hundred Years of Hindu-Christian Dialogue,” Prabuddha Bharata, (1995) pp. 393 – 404.
83. “Asian Jesus: The Relevance of Jesus Christ in the Asian World of Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 160 (1997) pp.299-310.
84. “The Dynamic Task of Theologians Today,” Jeevadhara, 161 (1997), pp. 322-329.
85. “The Christian Approach to Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 167 (1998) pp.385-403.
86. “Man’s Dialogical Nature and Dialogue of Religions,” Journal of Dharma (1999) pp.358-377.
87. “The Second Millennium of Christianity- its Positive Contribution,” Jeevadhara, 173 (1999) pp. 358-377.
88. “Ethical Challenges to Business Praxis Today,” Jeevadhara, 174 (1999) pp. 454-459.
89. “From Roman Church to Universal Christianity,” Pradhuddha Bharata (2000) pp. 75-82.
90. “Inculturating our Theological Thinking,” Jeevadhara, 179 (2000) pp. 419-443.
91. “Theologizing in a Multi- Religious Context,” Third Millennium 4, Oct- Dec
(2000), pp. 34-47
92. “Religion and Nationalism,” Jeevadhara, 184&185 (2001), pp.279-290.
93. “Religion the Cutting Edge of Culture,” Jeevadhara, 184&185 (2001), pp. 349-365.
94. “Constructing an Indian Ecclesiology,” Third Millennium, 5 Jan-Mar (2002)
Pp.50-67.
95. “Christian Leadership and Inter-Religious Apostolate,” Journal of Dharma (2002) pp. 52-67.
96. “History and Religion,” Jeevadhara, 191 (2002), pp. 349-362.
97. “One-Faith; Many Religions: Implications of Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 197 (2003) pp.341-355.
98. “A concert of Charisms: The CMI Contribution to the Syro Malabar Tradition
and Indian Church,” Journal of St. Thomas Christians 2 (2003) pp.4-25.
99. “The Old Way of Facing the New Age,” Jeevadhara, 201 (2004), pp. 199- 206.
100.“Social Implications of Religion,” Jeevadhara, 23 (2004), pp.375-387.
101.“The Missionary Approach of St. Thomas Christians; Historical
Background,” Journal of St. Thomas Christians, 1 (2004) 7-25.
102.“John Henry Newman’s Idea of a University”, Jeevadhara, 209 (2005), pp.
452- 462.
103.“Relationships, The Focus of Modern Scientific Research and the World of
Moral Values,” Jeevadhara, 209 (2005), pp. 492-502.
V. Articles or Chapters on John Britto Chethimattam
1. Kadankavil, Thomas, “John Chethimattam CMI”, in Religions in Dialogue, East and West Meet, edited by Zacharias P. Thundy, Kuncheria Pathil, Frank Podgorski, Linham-New York-London: University Press America, 1985, pp. 1 – 21.
2. Wilfred, Felix, “John Britto Chethimattam”, in Beyond Settled Boundaries, Madras: University of Madras, Department of Christian Studies, 1993, pp. 121 – 128.
3. Mundadan, Mathias, “John Britto Chethimattam”, in Paths in Indian Theology, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1998, pp. 67 – 89.
4. Aykara, Thomas, “In Grateful Memory of Fr. John Britto Chethimattam CMI”, Jeevadhara, 213 (2006), 240 – 248.
5. Vallavanthara, Antony, “On Fr. Britto” (in Malayalam), Jeevadhara, 212 (2006), 144 – 151.
1. Consciousness and Reality: An Indian Approach to Metaphysics, Bangalore: Dharamaram Publications, 1967; London and New York, 1971.
2. Dialogue in Indian Tradition, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1969; Reedited as Patterns of Indian Thought, London: G. Chapman & Maryknoll: Orbis, 1971.
3. A Philosophy in Song Poems (co-authored with A. de Nicholas), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1971.
4. Unique and Universal: An Introduction to Indian Theology, (Ed), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1972. (It contains 3 articles of JBC).
5. Images of Man (co-authored with T. M. Thomas), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1974.
6. Glimpses of Reality: A First Book f Metaphysics, East Orange: Dharmanivas, 1980.
7. Experience and Reality, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1996.
8. We, Christians: A Christian Self-Introduction, (Ed.), Trivandrum: CMI Publications, 1996. (It contains 4 articles of JBC).
9. Towards a Theology of Intercommunion, Rome: CIIS & Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2001.
II. Books in Malayalam
1. Visuddha Yohannan Berchmans (Life of St. John Bechmans), Thevara, Kerala: 1948.
2. Snehaswarupan (The Image of Love), Mannanam, Kerala: 1950.
3. Oru Vidushakan (The Life of Maxmilian Kolbe), Mannanam, Kerala: 1951.
4. Katholikapravarthanathinoru Mathruka (A Model for Catholic Action), Mannanam, Kerala: 1951.
5. Deivasthitvam (The Existence of God), Mannanam, Kerala: 1957.
III. Chapters or Articles in Books
1. “Theology as Human Interiority: Search for the One Teacher”, in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR, 1972, pp. 183-196.
2. “Sankaracharya’s Theological Method” in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR 1972, pp. 90-113.
3. “Scope and Function of Theology Today” in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR, 1972, pp. 3-12.
4. “Atman and Vishnu: Hindu insights for Inter-faith Dialogue”, in Meeting of Religions: New Orientations and Perspectives, edited by Thomas A. Aykara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1978, pp. 135-155.
5. “Self and Consciousness in Ramanuja’s Perspective” in Self and Consciousness: Indian Interpretations, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, pp. 44-60.
6. “The Pre-Aryan Roots of Sankara’s Advaita” in Religious Experience: Its unity and Diversity, edited by Thomas Mampra, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1981, pp. 62-82.
7. “Problems of an Indian Christian Theology: A Critique of Indian Theologizing” in Theologizing in India, edited by M Amaladoss, Bangalore: TPI, 1981, pp. 195-207.
8. “The Sacred Assembly in the Indian Religious Traditions: Society or Community?” in Searching for an Indian Ecclesiology, edited by Gerwin van Leeuwen, Bangalore: ATC, 1984 pp. 60-74.
9. “Towards a World Theology: An Interreligious Approach to Theological Issues” in Religions in Dialogue: East and West Meet, edited by Zacharias P Thundy, Kuncheria Pathil and Frank Podgorski, Lanham, New York, London: University Press of America Inc., 1985, pp. 295-314.
10. “The Universal Sacrificial Ethos and Communicatio in Sacris” in Sharing Worship, edited by Paul Puthanangady, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1988 pp. 173-191.
11. “Theology of Liberation and Liberation of Theology” in Bread and Breath, edited by T K John, Gujarath Sahithya Prakash, 1990, pp. 168-182.
12. “The Biblical world of God and the Signs of the Times” in Emerging India and Word of God, edited by Paul Puthanangady, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1991,pp. 43-60.
13. “Postmodern, Post Scientific Evangelism: The Future of the Christian Mission” in A Missiology for Third Millennium: A Contextualised Mission Theology, edited by Thomas Aykara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, pp. 84-105.
14. “Indian Spirituality and Liberative Action”, in Towards an Indian Christian Spirituality in a Pluralistic Context edited by Dominic Veliath, Dharmaram Publications, Bangalore 1993 pages 57-89.
15. “My Encounter with Indian Philosophy” in Christian Contribution to Indian Philosophy, edited by Anand Amaladass, Madras: CLS, 1995, pp. 17-37.
16. “Indian Culture and the Christian Civilization” in Church in Context, by edited by Francis Kanichikattil, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1996, pp. 139-152.
17. “The Multi-Culturality of Indian Philosophy”, in Interculturality of Philosophy and Religion, edited by Gregory D’Souza, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1996, pp. 163-181.
18. “Response to Church Journeying with Other Religious Groups”, in The Church in India in Search of a New Identity, edited by Kurian Kunnumpuram and others, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1997, pp. 327 – 329.
19. “Christian Leadership and Inter-religious Apostolate” in Christian Leadership, edited by Antony Kalliath Dharmaram Publications, Bangalore 2001, pages 221-238.
20. “The Postmodern Responses to the Death of Modernity” in Western Encounter with Indian Philosophy, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2002, pp. 257-281.
21. “Philosophical Education in the Seminary Curriculum” in Philosophical Education in Indian Seminaries, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2003, pp. 11-18.
22. “Change and Continuity in the Renewal of CMI Congregation” in In Search of CMI Charism and Identity. Vol. 1, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2003, pp. 169-183.
23. “The pastoral and priestly mission of Religious” in CMI Charism on the Path of Growth. Vol 2, published by the Vicar General, Kochi: CMI Generalate, 2006, pp. 123-133.
24. “Articulation of our identity in the constitution of 1984 and its impact on the formation programme” in CMI Charism on the Path of Growth. Vol 2, published by The Vicar General, Kochi: CMI Generalate, 2006, pp.303-319.
25. “Mary and the Meaning of Matter”, in India and the Fullness of Christ, Madras: 1957.
26. “Faith and Life”, in The Art of Living, edited by Prem Nath, Jullundur, 1963.
27. “Place and Role of the Aged in the Hindu Perspective” in Aging, Spiritual Perspective, ed. Ettore DiFilippo, Lakeworth, FL: Sunday Publications, 1982, pp 63- 83.
28.“Liberty of the Person in society”, in The Human Person and Philosophy
in the Contemporary World, Proceedings of the World Union of the Catholic
Philosophical Societies, Cracow, August 1978, ed. J. M. Zycinsdi, Krakow,
1980,pp.277-289
IV. Articles in Journals
1. ‘The Vine and the Branches”, Unitas, Mangalore, 1950.
2. “Mystical Experience, the Meeting Point between Eat and West”, Indian Philosophical Quarterly, (hereafter as IPQ), 1959.
3. “The Indian Mind”, Clergy Monthly, 1961.
4. ‘Theology for the Laity”, Clergy Monthly, 1961.
5. “Christian and Vedantic Experience”, Indian Ecclesiastical Studies, (hereafter as IES), 1 (1962) and 2 (1963).
6. “Indian Approach to Metaphysics”, IES, 2(1963), 236-54.
7. “The Priestly Life” Unitas, Mangalore, 1963.
8. “Third Christian Colloquy on Hinduism”, IES, 3, 1964.
9. “Concept of Love in the Christian Tradition,” Bulletin for the Study of Religion and Society, Bangalore, 13, 1964.
10. “St. Teresa and Indian Spirituality,” Eucharist and Priest, Alwaye, 1964.
11. “Scope and Condition of Hindu Christian Dialogue,” Concilium, 3, March 1965, IES, 4,1965; summarized in Catholic Digest, Oct. 1965.
12. “Ananyatva, Hindu and Christian Concept of Incarnation”, The Guardian, Bangalore, March 1965, trans. into German in Stimmen auf Asien, Stuttgart, 1968.
13. “Religious Vocation” In Christo, 1965.
14. “Recent Christian Studies on Hinduism” Examiner, Bombay, Oct. 1967.
15. “Psychology and Personality, the Samkhya View of Philosophy,” IES, 7,1968.
16. “The Church in Ceylon; Impressions from a Short Visit” Examiner, Bombay, Dec. 1968.
17. “An Epistemological Critique of the Knowledge of Christ”, Indian Theological Quarterly, March 1969.
18. “Vatican II and the Church in India,” Logos, Ceylon. March 1969.
19. “Secular Values in the Religion of Guru Nanak”, Wardha Medical College Magazine, 1970.
20. “Indian Interiority and Christian Theology”, Report of the First Christian Colloquy on Hinduism, Bangalore, 1961.
21. “Religious Experience, Christian and Hindu, Report of the Second Christian Colloquy on Hinduism, Bangalore, 1962.
22. “Rasa, the Soul of Indian art”, International Philosophical Quarterly 10, 1970, 44-62.
23. “The Spirit and Orientation of an Indian Theology,” Jeevadhara, 1, (1971), 452-462.
24. “The Problems of Population Exploitation and Traditional Religions” Religion and Society, 19, (1972), 29-34.
25. “Human Suffering and World Regions” Jeevadhara, 2 (1972), 377-86.
26. “Faith and Belief an World Religions”, Jeevadhara, 3 (1973), 412-21.
27. “Image of Man in Religion and Philosophy,” Jeevadhara, 4 (1974), 353-63.
28. “Problems of Formation for Evangelization, A Theological Perspective,” The Living Word, 81 (1975), 76-89.
29. “Symbolism and Cult in World Religions Today” Jeevadhara, 5 (1975), 329-44.
30. “Man’s Dialogical Nature and the Dialogue of Religions,” Journal of Dharma, 1 (1975), 76-89.
31. “Authority in the Hindu Scriptures,” Jeevadhara, 34 (1976), 380-87.
32. “The Process of Decentralization in the Church,” Jeevadhara, 28 (1975), 291-310.
33. “Ecumenism Today”, Jeevadhara, 1 (1971), 463-473.
34. “The Local Church is the Catholic Church”, Jeevadhara, 1 (1971), 333-40.
35. “Intuition and Reason, an Indian Approach”, Journal of Dharma, 1 (1976), 391-402.
36. “Meditation, a Discriminating Realization”, Journal of Dharma, 2 (1977), 164-172.
37. “Man and Feast”, Jeevadhara, 35 (1976), 405-417.
38. The Church as the Communion of Churches, according to the Oriental Fathers”, Jeevadhara, 40 (1977), 358-367.
39. “Theology and Evangelization, Theology for Dialogue and Theology of Dialogue”, Jeevadhara, 41 (1977), 379-396.
40. “Ministries in the Church in the Context of Interreligious Dialogue” (Research and Background Paper presented to the Federation of the Bishops’ Conferences of Asia), Hong Kong, III, 8, 1-11.
41. “Morality Beside and Beyond Religion: An Indian Approach to Morality”, in Ethical Wisdom East and/Or West, Proceedings of ACPA LI, Washington, 1977, pp.87-104.
42. “The Christian Art of India Today” Catholic Near East Magazine, Summer 1978 pp. 8-11.
43. “Religions and Law” Journal of Dharma, 4 (1979), 373-387.
44. “Towards Renewal in Religious Life: Problems and Orientations”, Jeevadhara (1979), pp. 274-284.
45. “Fourteen Years after Vatican II: What Have We Achieved? Jeevadhara (1979) pp. 319-327.
46. “Philosophical Hermeneutics,” Journal of Dharma, 1 (1980), pp. 64-79.
47. “Pneumatology: Oriental v. Western, Horizontal v. Vertical”, Jeevadhara, 58 (1980), 255-268.
48. “Missionary Dimensions of an Indian Theology”, Jeevadhara, (1980), pp 270-282
49.“Four Pattern of Theological Experience”, Jeevadhara, 9 (1979), pp. 277-288.
50.“Meeting and Scope of an Inter-religious Dialogue”, Jeevadhara, 11 (1981),
Pp.319-334.
51.“Religion and Politics: Contrast and Complementarities”, Journal of Dharma, 7
(1982), pp. 5-25.
52. “Yoga and Immortality in Samkhaya – Yoga”, Proceedings of the IASWR Conference 1981, ed. Christopher Chapple, Stony Brook, IASWR 1983, pp. 79-102.
53.“Religious and Pilgrimages”, Jeeevadhara, 12 (1982), pp. 63-83.
54. “Ecclesiology in the Socio Political Context of India”, Jeevadhara, 12 (1982) pp. 278-296.
55. “Reflections on Resurrection, Life and Renewal: Review Article on the book of Varghese Pathikulangara,” Jeevadhara, 12 (1982), pp. 322-332.
56. “Impact of Science on Religion and Theology”, Journal of Dharma, 8 (1983), pp. 5-26.
57. “Towards a World Theology: An Interreligious Approach to Theological Issues,” Jeevadhara, 13(1983), pp.313-335.
58. “Varieties of Orientalism”, Jeevadhara, 13 (1983), 355-362.
59. “The Geek Religious Apophatism”, Journal of Dharma, 6 (1981), 69-82.
60. “Religious and Social Change, Some Basic Patterns”, Journal of Dharma, 9 (1984), pp. 7-23.
61. “Religious Monograms and Mantras”, Journal of Dharma, 9 (1984), pp. 142-149.
62. “World Problems and Emergence of New Inter-Religious Perspective,”
Journal of Dharma, (1985) pp. 90-101.
63. “Context of Theologizing, Indian and Oriental Christian,” Jeevadhara, 89 (1987), pp. 355-383.
64. “The Adventure of Theology today,” Jeevadhara, 101 (1987, pp. 351-376.
65. “Sri Ramakrishna and Holiness,” Prabhudha Bharatha (1986), pp.543-545.
66. “Grace in Christian Religious Tradition,” Journal of Dharma (1987) 330-353.
67. “Theology of Mission today,” Jeevadhara 107 (1988), pp 350-361.
68. “Christian Moral Theology”, Jeevadhara 113 (1989), pp317-332.
69. “Meaning of the Personal,” Jeevadhara 113 (1989), pp341-343.
70. “New Religious Movement and Popular Religiosity,” Jeevadhara, 119 (1990) pp340-364.
71. “Church of St. Thomas in India,” Journal of Dharma (1989), pp. 62-73.
72. “The Christian Hermeneusis and Other Religions,” Jeevadhara 125 (1991) pp339-364.
73. “Towards World Morality,” Journal of Dharma (1991) pp 317-336.
74. “Nature and Scope of Inter-Religious Dialogue Today,” Jeevadhara, 113 (1992) pp 331-355.
75. “The Task of Theological Colleges and Faculties,” Jeevadhara, 136 (1992) pp. 301-308.
76. “Religious Dynamics of Social Harmony in South Asia,” Jeevadhara, 137 (1993), pp 364-378.
77. “Where Does Our Dialogue Go From Here,” Journal of Dharma (1994), pp84-92.
78. “An Inter Religious Approach to Human Salvation,” Jeevadhara, 143 (1994) pp. 345-359.
79. “Philosophical Approach to Ecological Crisis,” Journal of Dharma (1995), pp. 17-25.
80. “Secular Humanism in Catholic Theology,” Journal of Dharma (1995), pp. 380- 393.
81. “Dynamics of Moral Decision Making,” Jeevadhara, 149 (1995), pp. 401-413.
82. “Hundred Years of Hindu-Christian Dialogue,” Prabuddha Bharata, (1995) pp. 393 – 404.
83. “Asian Jesus: The Relevance of Jesus Christ in the Asian World of Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 160 (1997) pp.299-310.
84. “The Dynamic Task of Theologians Today,” Jeevadhara, 161 (1997), pp. 322-329.
85. “The Christian Approach to Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 167 (1998) pp.385-403.
86. “Man’s Dialogical Nature and Dialogue of Religions,” Journal of Dharma (1999) pp.358-377.
87. “The Second Millennium of Christianity- its Positive Contribution,” Jeevadhara, 173 (1999) pp. 358-377.
88. “Ethical Challenges to Business Praxis Today,” Jeevadhara, 174 (1999) pp. 454-459.
89. “From Roman Church to Universal Christianity,” Pradhuddha Bharata (2000) pp. 75-82.
90. “Inculturating our Theological Thinking,” Jeevadhara, 179 (2000) pp. 419-443.
91. “Theologizing in a Multi- Religious Context,” Third Millennium 4, Oct- Dec
(2000), pp. 34-47
92. “Religion and Nationalism,” Jeevadhara, 184&185 (2001), pp.279-290.
93. “Religion the Cutting Edge of Culture,” Jeevadhara, 184&185 (2001), pp. 349-365.
94. “Constructing an Indian Ecclesiology,” Third Millennium, 5 Jan-Mar (2002)
Pp.50-67.
95. “Christian Leadership and Inter-Religious Apostolate,” Journal of Dharma (2002) pp. 52-67.
96. “History and Religion,” Jeevadhara, 191 (2002), pp. 349-362.
97. “One-Faith; Many Religions: Implications of Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 197 (2003) pp.341-355.
98. “A concert of Charisms: The CMI Contribution to the Syro Malabar Tradition
and Indian Church,” Journal of St. Thomas Christians 2 (2003) pp.4-25.
99. “The Old Way of Facing the New Age,” Jeevadhara, 201 (2004), pp. 199- 206.
100.“Social Implications of Religion,” Jeevadhara, 23 (2004), pp.375-387.
101.“The Missionary Approach of St. Thomas Christians; Historical
Background,” Journal of St. Thomas Christians, 1 (2004) 7-25.
102.“John Henry Newman’s Idea of a University”, Jeevadhara, 209 (2005), pp.
452- 462.
103.“Relationships, The Focus of Modern Scientific Research and the World of
Moral Values,” Jeevadhara, 209 (2005), pp. 492-502.
V. Articles or Chapters on John Britto Chethimattam
1. Kadankavil, Thomas, “John Chethimattam CMI”, in Religions in Dialogue, East and West Meet, edited by Zacharias P. Thundy, Kuncheria Pathil, Frank Podgorski, Linham-New York-London: University Press America, 1985, pp. 1 – 21.
2. Wilfred, Felix, “John Britto Chethimattam”, in Beyond Settled Boundaries, Madras: University of Madras, Department of Christian Studies, 1993, pp. 121 – 128.
3. Mundadan, Mathias, “John Britto Chethimattam”, in Paths in Indian Theology, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1998, pp. 67 – 89.
4. Aykara, Thomas, “In Grateful Memory of Fr. John Britto Chethimattam CMI”, Jeevadhara, 213 (2006), 240 – 248.
5. Vallavanthara, Antony, “On Fr. Britto” (in Malayalam), Jeevadhara, 212 (2006), 144 – 151.
John Britto Symposium
JOHN BRITTO CHETHIMATTAM CMI
MEMORIAL AND SYMPOSIUM
March 22 – 24, 2007
Organized by Jeevadhara in collaboration with
Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram at Anugraha Renewal Centre, Vazhoor
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PROGRAMME
March 22, Thursday:
14.30: Memorial Service and Holy Eucharist on the First Death Anniversary of
Fr. John Britto Chethimattam CMI
Main Celebrant: Antony Kariyil, Prior General
Homily: Antony Edanad, Provincial, Trivandrum
15. 30: Inauguration of the Symposium
Presidential Address: Antony Kariyil, Prior General
Key-note Address: Mathias Mundadan
Fond Memories: Joseph Constantine Manalel
Thomas Aykara & Thomas Mampra
17. 00: Tea
I. Review of Chethimattam’s Important Works:
18. 30: (1) Consciousness and Reality (1967): Cyriac Kanichai
(2) Dialogue in Indian Tradition (1969): Saju Chackalackal
March 23, Friday:
09. 00: (3) Unique and Universal (1972): Sebastian Elavathingal
(4) Glimpses of Reality (1980): Sebastian Alackapally
(5) Experience and Philosophy (1996): Kurian Kachappilly
11. 00: (6) We, Christians: A Christian Self-Introduction (1996): Jose Kuriedath
(7) Towards a Theology of Intercommunion (2001): James Aerthayil
II. Contributions of John Britto Chethimattam:
14.30: (1) Approaches to Philosophy: Indian and Western - Thomas Kadankavil
(2) Orientations of Theology: Western and Eastern - Thomas Kollamparampil
18. 00: (3) Theology of Religions, Dialogue and Mission – Paulachan Kochappilly
(4) Uniqueness and Universality of Jesus Christ – Joseph Pathrapankal
March 24, Saturday:
09. 00: (5) Hindu-Christian Dialogue: Methods and Scope – Augustine Thottakara
(6) Indian Theology in Eastern Perspective –V. F. Vineeth
11. 00: (7) Towards a Theology of the Church – Kuncheria Pathil
(8) Approaches to Liturgy and Inculturation – Louis Malieckal
12. 30: Concluding Session
Convenor:
Kuncheria Pathil
Jeevadhara
Malloossery P. O.
Kottayam – 686 041
Tel.09495519775
kpathil@vsnl.net
Secretaries of the Symposium:
Shaji Kochuthara & Rajesh Kavalackal
Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram
Bangalore 560 029
Tel. 09448412810
shajikoc@hotmail.com
Venue of the Symposium:
Anugraha Renewal Centre
Vazhoor P. O.
Koyttayam – 686 504
Tel. 0481 – 2456611; 2456217
Anugrahaktm@sancharnet.in
jpathrapankal@hotmail.com
MEMORIAL AND SYMPOSIUM
March 22 – 24, 2007
Organized by Jeevadhara in collaboration with
Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram at Anugraha Renewal Centre, Vazhoor
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROGRAMME
March 22, Thursday:
14.30: Memorial Service and Holy Eucharist on the First Death Anniversary of
Fr. John Britto Chethimattam CMI
Main Celebrant: Antony Kariyil, Prior General
Homily: Antony Edanad, Provincial, Trivandrum
15. 30: Inauguration of the Symposium
Presidential Address: Antony Kariyil, Prior General
Key-note Address: Mathias Mundadan
Fond Memories: Joseph Constantine Manalel
Thomas Aykara & Thomas Mampra
17. 00: Tea
I. Review of Chethimattam’s Important Works:
18. 30: (1) Consciousness and Reality (1967): Cyriac Kanichai
(2) Dialogue in Indian Tradition (1969): Saju Chackalackal
March 23, Friday:
09. 00: (3) Unique and Universal (1972): Sebastian Elavathingal
(4) Glimpses of Reality (1980): Sebastian Alackapally
(5) Experience and Philosophy (1996): Kurian Kachappilly
11. 00: (6) We, Christians: A Christian Self-Introduction (1996): Jose Kuriedath
(7) Towards a Theology of Intercommunion (2001): James Aerthayil
II. Contributions of John Britto Chethimattam:
14.30: (1) Approaches to Philosophy: Indian and Western - Thomas Kadankavil
(2) Orientations of Theology: Western and Eastern - Thomas Kollamparampil
18. 00: (3) Theology of Religions, Dialogue and Mission – Paulachan Kochappilly
(4) Uniqueness and Universality of Jesus Christ – Joseph Pathrapankal
March 24, Saturday:
09. 00: (5) Hindu-Christian Dialogue: Methods and Scope – Augustine Thottakara
(6) Indian Theology in Eastern Perspective –V. F. Vineeth
11. 00: (7) Towards a Theology of the Church – Kuncheria Pathil
(8) Approaches to Liturgy and Inculturation – Louis Malieckal
12. 30: Concluding Session
Convenor:
Kuncheria Pathil
Jeevadhara
Malloossery P. O.
Kottayam – 686 041
Tel.09495519775
kpathil@vsnl.net
Secretaries of the Symposium:
Shaji Kochuthara & Rajesh Kavalackal
Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram
Bangalore 560 029
Tel. 09448412810
shajikoc@hotmail.com
Venue of the Symposium:
Anugraha Renewal Centre
Vazhoor P. O.
Koyttayam – 686 504
Tel. 0481 – 2456611; 2456217
Anugrahaktm@sancharnet.in
jpathrapankal@hotmail.com
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