Shalini Mulackal PBVM

By Vidyajyoti College of Theology, July 13, 2009

Shalini Mulackal PBVM

Shalini Mulackal PBVM

Lecturer of Systematic Theology
Since 1999

Presentation Sisters
S P Mukherjee Marg
Delhi 110006.
Telephone: +91-11-23864224
Email: smulackal@hotmail.com

Academic Qualifications

  • B.Sc
  • B.Ed
  • M.Th from Vidyajyoti Theological College
  • Doctoral Thesis: Women and Rituals: A critical Inquiry into the Religio-cultural Practices of Catholic Women of Dalit origin in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu

Subjects Taught At Vidyajyoti

  • Mariology
  • Feminist Theology
  • Introduction to Theology and Social analysis
  • Faith and Revelation
  • Eschatology

Teaching Experience at Other Faculties

  • Feminism and Religion for M.A. Students, University of Madras
  • Mariology at Regional Theology Centre, Bhopal
  • Ecofeminism at Satya Nilayam, Chennai
  • Feminist Theology at Parasmani BRTC, Santiniketan
  • Feminist Theology at St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Carmelgiri, Alwaye
  • Feminist Theology at St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha, Alwaye
  • Mariology and Feminist Theology at Khristojyoti Mohavidayaloyo, Sambalpur, Orissa
  • Faith and Revelation at Patna Regional Theology Centre
  • Feminist Theology at St. Francis Theological College, Thellakom, Kottaayam, Kerala
  • Feminist Theology at St. Francis College, Institute of Theology and Philosophy, Janampeta, Eluru
  • Theological Anthropology at Sadhana Institute, Lonavala, Pune

Areas of Interest

  • Gender studies, subaltern studies, Feminist theology and Feminist Hermeneutics
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to Theology
  • Networking with committed individuals, groups, NGOs on social issues including gender issues

Articles

  1. “Feminist Christology in Asia,” “Christologie feministe Asiatique,” in Sedos Bulletin (2001) summarized in Theology Digest, Volume 48, Number 2, 2001, pp.107-110
  2. “Towards Building Communities of Resistance and Hope: Theological Perspectives,” in RIPPLES A Journey of CNI-SBSS –Compiled by Probal K. Dutta & Nalini Nupur John, Delhi: ISPCK, 2001, pp. 4-23
  3. “Hunger for Food and Thirst for Dignity: Well- Being as Hermeneutical Key to a Feminist Soteriology,” in Dalit Issue in Today’s Theological Debate, Papers presented in the Second National Seminar of Centre for Dalit Studies (Theology), New Delhi, October 22-23, 2002, James Massey & S. Lourduswamy (eds.), New Delhi: Centre for Dalit/Subaltern Studies (Theology), 2003, pp. 83-103
  4. “Towards an Egalitarian and Inclusive Ekklesia,” in Bend without Fear: Hopes and possibilities for an Indian Church, Kuruvilla Pandikattu & Rosario Rocha (eds.), Delhi: Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth/ISPCK, 2003, pp. 127-144
  5. “WSF 2004: A Feminist Perspective,” in Broken Among the Victims: Dalit Presence at the World Social Forum 2004, T.K. John (ed.), New Delhi: Centre For Dalit/Subaltern Studies, 2004, pp. 116-128
  6. “Political Economy of Participation: Women in the Life and Mission of the Church,” in Ecclesia of Women in Asia: Gathering the voices of the Silenced, Evelyn Monterio, SC & Antoinette Gutzler, MM (eds.), Delhi: ISPCK, 2005, pp.184-198
  7. “Towards a Pe? Christology: Prospects and Challenges,” in East Asian Pastoral Review, Volume 42, Numbers 1/2, 2005, pp. 165-190
  8. “Pe? Theology from the Margins: A Pilgrimage from Eclipse to Identity,” in Concerns of Women, Evelyn Monterio, SC and Kochurani Abraham (eds.), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2005
  9. “Margin as a Site of Sacred Encounter: A Hermeneutic of Transcendence from the Subaltern Perspective” in Co-worker for your Joy, S. Painadath S.J. and Leonard Fernando S.J (eds.), ISPCK, 2006, pp. 192-210

Lectures and Papers Presented

  1. Paper presented at BILA III, Huahin, Thailand titled as “Women’s God experience rooted in Life: A Theological Framework,” 15th –19th October, 2001
  2. Lecture on “Feminist Perspectives in Theology” to Religious of Kolkota Theological Forum on 17th February, 2002
  3. Paper presented during the 2nd National Seminar organized by CDS, Delhi from 17th to 26th October 2002. The title of the paper, “Hunger for food and Thirst for Dignity: Well-being as Hermeneutical key to a feminist soteriology.”
  4. Lecture on “Feminist Movements in India,” to JMJ Junior sisters on 9th November 2002
  5. Paper presented during the first meeting of EWA (Ecclesia of Women of Asia), in Bangkok, Thailand from 24th- 29th November 2002. Title of the paper, “Political economy of participation: Women in the life and Mission of the Church.”
  6. Paper presented during a National consultation on “Recasting Women: Reshaping Theologies” at United Theological College, Bangalore from 9th-12th December 2002. Title of the paper, “ Women’s Identity and Theologizing at the Grassroots.”
  7. Lecture on Dalit women to Post Graduate students from the University of Wales, U.K. on 16th January 2003 at YMCA tourist Hotel, Delhi
  8. Presented a paper titled, “ Pen Theology from the margins: A pilgrimage from Eclipse to Identity,” at the ITA annual Seminar held from 24th to 29th April 2004
  9. Lecture on “Feminist Spirituality” to the CRI members, Mysore Unit at Christ the King Convent, Mysore on 12th September 2004

Seminars Conducted

  1. Kairos India, working group, 2000
  2. Jointly organized a National seminar in the Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras on the topic, “Mapping the journey of Indian Feminism: Perspectives and Prospects,” 16th and 17th March 2004
  3. Seminar for the Deacons of Sacred Heart College, Poonamallee on 13th September 2004 on the theme, “Women and Pastoral Ministry” and on “Priest –Religious relationship.”

Other Offices

  • Board member, Center for Dalit Studies/ Theology, Delhi
  • Ecumenical Kairos India Working Group
  • Executive Member, ITA , 2002-04
  • Indian Women Theologians Forum, Joint convener for 2003-04 and Convener for 2004-05

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