4. FACULTY PROFILE:

4.1 Permanent Faculty:

01. Name DR. VALINDIN RAJENDRA KUMAR

02. Date of Birth 14 – 02 - 1968

03. Place of Birth Martalli, Taluk, District,

04. Current Position Chairman

05. Date of Appointment 22 – 09 - 2007

06. Date of Reporting 24 – 09 - 2007

07. Declaration of the 23 – 09 – 2009 Probation Period

08. Education  Primary School: St. Theresa’s Higher Primary School, Martalli. – 1980  High School: St. Mary’s High School, Martalli – 1983  Pre-University: St. Philomena’s College, Mysore – 1985  Graduation(B.A): Bangalore University, Bangalore – 1989  B.Ph (Bachelor of Philosophhy): St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute of Theology, Bangalore – 1989  B.Th (Bachelor of Theology): St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute of Theology, Bangalore – 1994  Diploma in Pastoral Courses at Peter’s Pontifical Institution, Bangalore – 1994  Post Graduation: M. A. in Christianity, University of Mysore – 1998  Diploma in Computer Application: 1999  Ph.D in Christianity, awarded in 2004, Mysore University

09. Rank I Rank in M. A. Christianity with 82%

10. Medals 3 Gold Medals in M. A. in Christianity:

1. Anjali Ashram Guruswami Amalorananda Gold Medal for securing first rank in M. A. Christianity.

2. Mahajana Education Society Gold Medal for securing highest marks among all M. A. Candidates.

3. Vidyasagara Prof. M. P. L. Sastry Endowment Gold Medal for securing the highest percentage of total marks in aggregate in the Master’s Degree Examination coming under Humanities, irrespective of any subject or language.

11. Permanent Address Catholic Center # 19, Opp. L.I.C. Building, Bannimantap Post Mysore – 570015

12. Contact Number 0821-2419813 / 9448550732 / 9663606210

13. E Mail ID [email protected]

Ph. D Details [Title Dilemma in the Ecological Crisis: A Christian 14. of the Thesis] Response to it in the Context of .

Qualification for Passed NET Exam of University Grants 15. Lectureship Commission in 1998.

16. Research Guidance  Ph.D Awarded 03 Registered 04  M. Phil Awarded 17  M. A. Awarded 17

17. Participation in 1. Participated in one-day Seminar Seminars, conducted by the Department of Law on Conferences, Constitutional Status of Religions Symposiums and Conversion on 26 – 02 – 2009 Workshops 2. Participated in the two days National Conference on Social Exclusion and Reservation Policy in India: New Debates Sponsored by Center for Study of Social Exclusive and Inclusive Policy on 12th and 13th of November 2013.

3. Participated in the Symposium on Charity and Justice: A Christian Perspective conducted by the DOS in Christianity on 22nd September 2010.

4. Participated in the two days National Conference on Inclusive Development of Marginalized Groups in Contemporary India: Issues and Challenges conducted by CSSEIP on 27th and 28th of September 2013.

5. Participated in one day State Level Training Workshop on Human Rights and Social Exclusion, organized by CSSEIP on 15th December 2012.

6. Participated in the National Seminar on Swamy Vivekananda conducted by DOS in philosophy on 11th and 12th September 2013.

7. Participated in the two days National Conference on Rural Development and Inclusive Growth: New Debates held on 21st and 22nd August 2014 conducted by CSSEIP.

8. Participated in the two day National Workshop on New Public Health Issues in India, conducted by CSSEIP, held on 12th and 13th December 2014.

9. Participated in a seminar of Feminism: Women Rising for a Paradigm Shift, conducted by DOS in Christianity on 3rd September 2013.

10. Completed a short term course on Community Health, conducted by St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore from 7th March 1994 to 17th March 1994.

11. Completed a Diploma in Pastoral Course conducted by St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Faculty of Theology, Bangalore in 1993 – 1194.

12. Successfully completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (from Nov. 1998 to March 1999) by K. M. Computer Centre (Karnataka State Board of Wakes)

13. Obtained A Grade in the UGC sponsored Orientation Programmes from 7th October 2009 to 3rd November 2009.

14. Participated in the Seminar on Service to the Poor and Marginalized organized by Chair in Christianity in collaboration with ODP on 9th March 2015.

15. Obtained A Grade in the UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Human Rights from 06-11-2015 to 26-11-2015.

16. Participated in the two days National Seminar on Human Development Index for Tribal Health Care held on 30 and 31 October 2015 by CSSEIP.

17. Participated in the two days National Conference on Social Security and Social Inclusion: Opportunities and Challenges held on 25th and 26th February 2016 by CSSEIP. 18. Participated in one day National Symposium on Interfaith Dialogue on 29th February 2016, conducted by UGC- HRDC.

18. Position Held and 1. Member of BOE in Christianity Service Rendered [Composite Board] University of Mysore, Mysore from 2004 – 2006.

2. Chairman of BOE in Christianity [Composite Board] University of Mysore, Mysore from 2007 – 2016.

3. Member of BOS in Christianity [Composite Board] University of Mysore, Mysore from 2010 – 2012.

4. Chairman of BOS in Christianity [Composite Board] University of Mysore, Mysore from 2008 – 2010 and 2013 – 2016 [twice]

5. Member of BOE in Christianity [UG Board], St. Philomena’s Autonomous College from 2011 – 201.

6. Member of BOE in Christianity [PG Board], St. Philomena’s Autonomous College from 2015 onwards.

7. Member of BOS in Christianity, [UG Board], St. Philomena’s Autonomous College from 2011 – 2015.

8. Member of BOS in Christianity [PG Board], St. Philomena’s Autonomous College from 2015 onwards.

9. Member of BOS in Wholistic Spirituality, St.Philomen’s Autonomous College from 2015 onwards

10. Member of BOS in Hindi, University of Mysore

11. Member of the Faculty of Arts, University of Mysore, Mysore from 2007 – 2016.

12. Coordinator of CBCS Course in Christianity from 2012 onwards.

13. Member of the Accreditation Committee to St. Philomena’s Autonomous College.

19. Teaching/ 1. Classes on Salvation History [Bible], Workshop/ Classes Five classes a week from June 2004 to Etc… Other then in June 2011 [8 years] at St. Mary’s University Seminary, Bannimantap Post, Mysore 570015.

2. A week Workshop at St. Mary’s Composite P. U. College, Martalli, Kollegal Taluk, Chamarajanagar from past seven years.

3. Sessions on Religions Instructions twice a week for the last two years at St. Philomena’s P. U. College, Bannimantap, Mysore – 570015

4. Biblical Instructions to the Devotees of St. Philomena’s Church every Sunday from 2005 onwards.

5. Sunday Religious Instructions to the Graduate and Post Graduate students of St. Philomena’s Church, Mysore.

6. Explanation and Interpretation of the Biblical Passages on Sunday’s to the Christian Community of St. Philomena’s Church, Mysore.

20. Publicatons 1. Ecological Concerns for Cosmic Communion, Festschrift, Compassion Passion for Communion, Ed by Dr. Jacob Naluparayil MCBS, Karunikan Books

2. Kristha Dharma, Serva Dharma Sangraha, Bharathiya Thatva Chinthana Prakashavam, Mysuru

3. Nalakkane Bhanuvara Lk 4: 21-30, Dootha, St. Philomena’s Publications, Mysore 1, Samputa 86, Sanchike 12-01.

4. Aagamana Kaalada murane Bhanuvaara, Dootha, St. Philomena’s Publications, Mysore1 St.Philomena’s Publications,Samputa 88, Sanchik12

5. Ecological Concerns for Cosmic Communion, Platinum Jubilee Souvenir of Our Lady of Lourde’s Church, Martalli, Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

6. Prabhu yesu Crithara Jayanthi, Dootha, St.Philomena’s Publications,Samputa 86, Sanchike 12.

7. AAdyathma Nidhi, Dootha, St.Philomena’s Publications,Samputa 89, Sanchike 07.

21. Organization of 1. Organized Christmas program in Seminars, collaboration with Chair in Christianity Conferences, every year from 2007. Symposiums and Cultural Events 2. Organizing World Peace Day in Collaboration with Chair in Christianity and St. Philomena’s Church on 31st January every year from 2007.

3. Organized Symposium in collaboration with Chair in Christianity on Charity and Justice: A Christian Perspective on 22nd September 2010.

4. Organized Seminar in collaboration with Chair in Christianity on Feminism: Women Rising for a Paradigm Shift on 3rd September 2013.

5. Organized Seminar in Collaboration with Chair in Christianity and ODP on Service to the Poor and Marginalized on 9th March 2015.

22. Teaching Experience 1. Part-Time, Temporary Lectures in Christianity at St. Philomena’s College from 01/07/1997 – March 31st 1998.

2. Guest Lecturer at DOS in Christianity, Manasa Gangotri, Mysore University, Mysore for 9 years.

3. Assistant Professor at DOS in Christianity, Manasa Gangotri, Mysore Uiversity, Mysore from 24/09/2007 onwards.

23. Research Experience 1. Research Dissertation on Comparison between Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism for the Award of B. Ph Degree.

2. Research Dissertation on Charismatic Renewal as the Means of Evangelization in India Today for the Awards of B. Th Degree.

3. Research Dissertation on Lucan Concept of Prayers for the Award of M. A. in Christianity

4. Ph. D Research on Dilemma in Ecological Crisis: A Christian Response to it in the Context of India.