George Mlakuzhyil SJ

By Vidyajyoti College of Theology, March 13, 2010

George Mlakuzhyil SJ

George Mlakuzhyil SJ

Curriculum Vitae of George Mlakuzhyil S.J.

  1. I. Personal Details:

1.   Date of Birth                       :     17 September 1942

2.   E-mail address                    :     georgemlakuzhy@gmail.com

3.   Mobile No.                        :     011-9968289942

II.  School Studies :     S.S.L.C. (1958)    

III. Higher Studies :     B.Sc. (1963-66)

IV. Early Formation in S.J.:

1.   Pre-Novitiate & P.U.C.   :     1958-1960 (St. Joseph’s Mission Home, Pala, Kerala)

2.   Joined S.J.                          :     1 July 1960 (X.T.T.I., Patna, Bihar)

3.   Novitiate                             :     1960-1962 (X.T.T.I., Patna, Bihar)

4.   Juniorate                            :     1962-1963 (X.T.T.I., Patna, Bihar)

5.   College Studies B.Sc.      :     1963-1966 (St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, Bihar)

V.  Philosophy B.Ph.:     1966-1968 (Sacred Heart College, Shembaganur, Tamilnadu)

VI. Regency :     1968-1970 (St. Xavier’s High School, Delhi)

VII. Theology B.Th. :     1970-1973 (St. Mary’s College, Kurseong & Vidyajyoti, Delhi)

VIII. Priestly Ordination :     7 April 1973 (Pullurampara, Kerala)

IX. M.Th. (Biblical Theology) :     1974-1976 (Gregorian University, Rome)

X.  Teaching John’s Gospel :     1977 (Vidyajyoti, Delhi, India)

XI. Pre-doctoral Studies :     1978-1981 (Gregorian University, Rome)

XII. Tertianship :     1981 (Dindigul, Tamilnadu)

XIII. Ph.D. (Gospel of John) :     1982-1985 (Gregorian University, Rome)

XIV. Final Vows :     15 August 1985 (Vidyajyoti, Delhi)

XV.   Professor of Scripture

and Systematic Theology :     1985-2010 (Vidyajyoti, Delhi)

XVI. Director of Field Works :     1987-1994 (Vidyajyoti, Delhi)

XV. Principal of Vidyajyoti :     1995-1998 (Vidyajyoti, Delhi)

XVI. Current Designation at NTC: Professor Emeritus 2007 (Vidyajyoti, Delhi)

XVII. Biblical/Theological Subjects Taught at NTC and RTCs:

  1. The Gospel of John
  2. The Epistles of John
  3. Life in John
  4. Christology

XVIII. Seminars Conducted:

  1. Christian Theology of Religions
  2. Uniqueness and Universality of Jesus Christ in the multi-religious context of South Asia
  3. Salvific Significance of Jesus Christ in India

XIX.    Membership in Biblical and Theological Associations:

  1. ITA (Indian Theological Association) 1988-2010
  2. CBAI (Catholic Biblical Association of India) 1988-2010
  3. SBS (Society of Biblical Studies) 1988-2010

XX.      Publications:

  1. A. Books:
    1. The Christocentric Literary Structure of the Fourth Gospel (Analecta Biblica 117, Rome, 1987).
    2. Path to Abundant Life in the Gospel of John: A Guide to Study, Prayer, Preaching and Retreat (Media House, Delhi, 2005).
    3. Abundant Life in the Gospel of John (VIEWS/ISPCK, Delhi, 2007).
    4. Initiation to the Gospel of Life: A Guide to John’s Gospel (St Pauls, Mumbai, 2008).
    5. Christocentric Literary-Dramatic Structure of John’s Gospel (Analecta Biblica…, Editrice PIB, Rome, 2010) [in the press].

  1. B. Articles:
    1. “Abba, the Christian Mantra,” The Clergy Monthly 38 (1974) 391-97.
    2. “Mission in the Gospel of John.” VJTR 57 (1993) 257-68; 321-31.
    3. “‘Where is He?’ Meeting Jesus Christ in Delhi,” Jeevadhara 24 (1994) 198-218.
    4. “‘Gathering the Children of God into One’: Johannine View of Universalism,” Jeevadhara 30 (2000) 190-215.
    5. “‘The Assembly of Catholics’: A New Way of Being Church,” VJTR 64 (2000)618-19.
    6. “Saint Francis Xavier. The Magis Man, Missionary and Mystic,” VJTR 67 (2003) 241-58.
    7. “Introducing Jesus and His Witnesses in Jn 1” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 49-59.
    8. “Jesus, the Universal Messiah (Jn 2-4),” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 130-44.
    9. “Jesus, the Coworker/Son of God (Jn 5-10),” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 212-29.

10. “Jesus, the Loving Life-Giver (Jn 11-12),” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 288-303.

11. “Jesus, the Departing Lover (Jn 13-17),” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 379-90.

12. “Revelation of Jesus in the Paschal Mystery (Jn 18-20),” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 448-60.

13. “Christology with a Cry-for-Life,” (Review Article), VJTR 70 (2006) 463-69.

14. “The Caring Risen Lord and the Disciples (Jn 21),” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 528-37.

15. “New Meaning of the Eucharist in John’s Gospel (Jn 6; 13; 21),” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 613-22.

16. “The Spirit/Paraclete in John’s Gospel,” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 697-706.

17. “‘Believing’ (Faith) in John’s Gospel,” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 775-85.

18. “Love in John’s Gospel,” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 863-76.

19. “Eternal Life in John’s Gospel,” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 70 (2006) 927-37.

20. “Bread and Wine,” (“Listen to the Spirit: The Gospel of John”), VJTR 71 (2007) 539-45.

21. “Abba (Papa), Our Father in Heaven (and on Earth),” Jeevadhara 37 (2007) 93-117.

22. “Christ-centred Spirituality,” (“Listen to the Spirit: Paul”), VJTR 72 (2008) 908-12.

XXI. Other Ministries/Interests:

1.   Giving Johannine Retreats to Priests (Diocesan and Religious), Brothers and Sisters

2.   Working for the liberation of the poor and the oppressed (e.g. in the slums in Delhi)

3.   Collaborating with the mass movements of liberation of Dalits, Tribals, Women, etc.

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