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DVK, 2023
A Summary of Curriculum Vitae
DVK, 2018
The Inaugural Address
Christian World Imprints, 2015
It includes most of the key-note papers of the International Conference MwB!
Collection of the papers presented at the 7th International Whitehead Conference (IWC), Bangalore... more Collection of the papers presented at the 7th International Whitehead Conference (IWC), Bangalore, India!
Papers by Kurian Kachappilly
Fusion of Horizons, 2024
The FABC recommends the exercise of dialogue in three different areas of life in Asia: (i) dialog... more The FABC recommends the exercise of dialogue in three different areas of life in Asia: (i) dialogue with the Asian poor, (ii) intercultural dialogue and (iii) interreligious dialogue. Interreligious dialogue, which is the subject of our discussion, is classified into four types: Dialogue of life, Dialogue of action, Dialogue of theological exchange and Dialogue of religious experience. Employing the analytical and critical methodology, this paper aims at investigating various paradigms of interreligious dialogue that have been practiced down through the centuries, in view of developing a most feasible paradigm, based on the writings of Hans-Georg Gadamer. Accordingly, we have critically analysed the following models: (i) the ideal of both/and (Hegel), and (ii) the ideal of either/or (Kierkegaard), (iii) the metaphor of two books (Bonaventure), (iv) the intercultural hermeneutics (Schleiermacher and Gadamer), and (v) the fusion of horizons (Heidegger and Gadamer). Finally, our discussions boil down to Hans-Georg Gadamer's understanding of "fusion of horizons" and its implications in interreligious dialogue. According to Gadamer, "to acquire a horizon means that one learns to look beyond what is close at hand." A genuine fusion of horizons through dialogue always involves rising to a higher universality that overcomes our own particularity and that of the other. A fusion of horizons thus envisages respect for the differences of different religions. Here, one does not try to acquire mastery over the other and other religions based on our pre-judgments, rather strive to partake in the other and share the other's alterity. In order to foster interreligious dialogue as "fusion of horizons, we have to shun "ethnocentrism," and cultivate certain essential qualities like (i) openness to change, (ii) interreligious consciousness, and (iii) empathetic understanding. To conclude, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, in "Dialogue and Proclamation," advocates the people living in religious pluralistic societies to engage in meaningful dialogue for "the integral development and liberation of all people."
Dharmaram, 2023
Christmas Message 2023
Tattva journal of philosophy, 2011
An academic directory and search engine.
DVK, 2023
A Summary of Curriculum Vitae
DVK, 2018
The Inaugural Address
Christian World Imprints, 2015
It includes most of the key-note papers of the International Conference MwB!
Collection of the papers presented at the 7th International Whitehead Conference (IWC), Bangalore... more Collection of the papers presented at the 7th International Whitehead Conference (IWC), Bangalore, India!
Fusion of Horizons, 2024
The FABC recommends the exercise of dialogue in three different areas of life in Asia: (i) dialog... more The FABC recommends the exercise of dialogue in three different areas of life in Asia: (i) dialogue with the Asian poor, (ii) intercultural dialogue and (iii) interreligious dialogue. Interreligious dialogue, which is the subject of our discussion, is classified into four types: Dialogue of life, Dialogue of action, Dialogue of theological exchange and Dialogue of religious experience. Employing the analytical and critical methodology, this paper aims at investigating various paradigms of interreligious dialogue that have been practiced down through the centuries, in view of developing a most feasible paradigm, based on the writings of Hans-Georg Gadamer. Accordingly, we have critically analysed the following models: (i) the ideal of both/and (Hegel), and (ii) the ideal of either/or (Kierkegaard), (iii) the metaphor of two books (Bonaventure), (iv) the intercultural hermeneutics (Schleiermacher and Gadamer), and (v) the fusion of horizons (Heidegger and Gadamer). Finally, our discussions boil down to Hans-Georg Gadamer's understanding of "fusion of horizons" and its implications in interreligious dialogue. According to Gadamer, "to acquire a horizon means that one learns to look beyond what is close at hand." A genuine fusion of horizons through dialogue always involves rising to a higher universality that overcomes our own particularity and that of the other. A fusion of horizons thus envisages respect for the differences of different religions. Here, one does not try to acquire mastery over the other and other religions based on our pre-judgments, rather strive to partake in the other and share the other's alterity. In order to foster interreligious dialogue as "fusion of horizons, we have to shun "ethnocentrism," and cultivate certain essential qualities like (i) openness to change, (ii) interreligious consciousness, and (iii) empathetic understanding. To conclude, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, in "Dialogue and Proclamation," advocates the people living in religious pluralistic societies to engage in meaningful dialogue for "the integral development and liberation of all people."
Dharmaram, 2023
Christmas Message 2023
Tattva journal of philosophy, 2011
An academic directory and search engine.
A Tribute to Mother Teresa, who was canonized on September 04, 2016, by Pope Francis. It is paper... more A Tribute to Mother Teresa, who was canonized on September 04, 2016, by Pope Francis. It is paper based on my own encounters with Mother Teresa.
CV2024, 2024
Its the updated CV for the latest contributions in the field of research and publication.
Dharmaram, 2021
A Tribute to Fr. Domitian Manickathan CMI, the Former Rector of Dharmaram College, Bangalore, Kar... more A Tribute to Fr. Domitian Manickathan CMI, the Former Rector of Dharmaram College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India!
A Short Reflection on 'Gift of Life'.
Dharmaram College, 2022
Yes, 'Old is gold', and the gold glitters all the more, when it is a precious gift from our dear ... more Yes, 'Old is gold', and the gold glitters all the more, when it is a precious gift from our dear ONE-one and only one brother Tomy Kachappilly, for a unique event, like the Priestly Ordination, a Citizen Quartz Watch (No. 3060146) in the Year 1986. Presuming that the Priestly Ordination may take place (as per hearsay) in February 1986, during the visit of His Holiness Pope (St.) John Paul II to Kerala for the beatification of Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Alphonsa, Tomy took leave for two months from his work in Doha, Qatar, primarily to participate in the Priestly Ordination. Unfortunately, due to unexpected turn of events, the Ordination was postponed to May 1986.
Message, 2022
Have you not heard his silent steps? He comes, comes, ever comes. Every moment and every age, eve... more Have you not heard his silent steps? He comes, comes, ever comes. Every moment and every age, every day and every night, he comes, comes, ever comes" (Tagore, Gitanjali, XLV). In fact, the great feast of Christmas unfolds the story of a visiting God. If we glance through the Bible, we do realize that He comes, He comes, and He ever comes.
DVK, 2020
The Christmas Message published in the DVK Website, greetings all its stakeholders: Staff, Studen... more The Christmas Message published in the DVK Website, greetings all its stakeholders: Staff, Students, Parents/Superiors and Management and Friends.
DVK, 2019
Address to the Faculty and Scholars of DVK in June 2019
Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, 2018
Address delivered to the scholars of DVK, Bangalore, India, at the beginning of the academic year... more Address delivered to the scholars of DVK, Bangalore, India, at the beginning of the academic year 2018-2019.
DVK, 2020
Greetings! Here is the Link for FREE Registration and Participation in the International Webinar ... more Greetings! Here is the Link for FREE Registration and Participation in the International Webinar on "Fratelli Tutti" on Friday, October 30, 2020, at 18.00 (IST).
Free registration Link: https://forms.gle/eEymZWbemJRVqP449
Thanks, Kurian