OTHAKALMANDAPAM, MYLERIPALAYAM POST, COIMBATORE – 641 032.
The Philosophy Programme lasts for two years.The Philosophy curriculum includes courses in Western and Indian Philosophy, Experimental Psychology, Sacred Scripture, Selected Social Sciences and the study of languages.What is desired is that a student should be able to think logically and that he should acquire an adequate grasp of the intellectual trends in India and abroad and that he should be proficient in Tamil and English.He should also demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of the Bible and other relevant religious subjects and the ability to do scientific work.
The Theology Programme lasts for three years.Theological subjects are taught in the light of faith as enhanced by Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and in keeping with the teachings of the Magisterium.The student is expected to grasp the theological insights which would help him to believe,to live,to defend and to propagate Christian doctrine. All through the theological training the student devotes his week-ends to parish ministry which in turn would enrich his theological studies.