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Academic Excellence

Alpha Higher Institute of Religious Sciences

Advancing the depth of theological study through rigorous academic inquiry and historical research.

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Spiritual Heritage

Tely-Alpha Center For Religious Sciences

Preserving and interpreting sacred traditions for the modern world through specialized curation.

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Established 1894 A Century of Grace

Welcome to Alpha Center for Theology and Science

The Alpha Institute stands as the guardian of dual legacies. While the Higher Institute focuses on the rigorous intellectual framework of theology, the Tely-Alpha Center serves as the experiential heart, curating the living history of religious expression. Together, we provide a holistic education that honors both the mind and the spirit.

Courses Offered

Distinguished programs of study across our two institutions.

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Alpha Higher Institute (AHIRS)

Bachelorate in Religious Science

Masters Degree in Theology (MTh)

Tely-Alpha Center (TACRS)

Bachelors Degree in Theology (BTh)

Diploma in Theology (DTh)

Our Professors

Led by a faculty of world-renowned scholars, historians, and practitioners dedicated to the pursuit of truth.

Bishop Joseph Pamplany

(Co-Patron)
Academic Profile:

MA (Religious Studies), KU Leuven
Licentiate in Sacred Scripture, KU Leuven
PhD ( Sacred Scripture), KU Leuven
PG Diploma in German, Hebrew, Greek
Authorship: 28 Books, 84 Scientific Articles
Chief Editor: Alpha Bible Commentary, Alpha Theological Commentary
Editor: of three academic journals
Teaching Experience: Since 2006
Number of PhD guided: 5

Dr. Philip Kaviyil

(President - Alpha Institute)
Academic Profile:

MA(New Testament) , Peter’s Pontifical Institute Bangalore
PhD (Bible) University of Innsbruck
Language Studies (German) Leopold-Franzens- University Innsbruck – Austria
Authorship: 1 Book, 10 Articles
Teaching Experience: Since 2014

Dr. Bincy Mathew S.H

Academic Profile:

MA (Religious studies), KU Leuven, Belgium
Lientiate in Pastoral Theology, KU Leuven
PhD ( Sacred Scripture) KU Leuven
PG Diploma in Greek, Hebrew
Authorship 3 Books, 30 Scientific articles
Teaching Experience - Since 2016
No. Phd guided - 2

Rev. Fr . Kuriakose Karakkattu

(Asst. Director - Alpha)
Academic Profile:

B A Philosophy- Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Bph:Paurastya Vidyapitham Kottayam
BTh: Pontifical Urban University Rome
MA(Biblical Theology), Pontifical Urban University Rome
Teaching experience : Since 2016

Rev. Fr. Joseph Kakkaramattathil

(Controller of Examinations - Alpha)
Academic Profile:

BPh : Paurastya Vidyapitham Kottayam
BTh : Paurastya Vidyapitham Kottayam
Licentiate in Theology Dogmatic : InstitutCatholique de Paris
Pré-doctorate : InstitutCatholique de Paris
Teaching Experience : Since 2009

Dr. Thomas Kochukarottu

Academic Profile:

M.Phil(Dogmatic Theology), Holy Cross University, Rome
PhD (Dogmatic Theology). Urban University, Rome
Language Studies: G. Diploma (1 year, German), St. Thomas Aquinas University, Rome
Authorship: 7 books and 5 Articles
Editor: Managing Editor-Alpha Bible Commentary, Managing Editor- The Shepherd , Managing Editor-Religious Text Book
Teaching Experience: Since 2007

Dr. George Kanjirakkattu

Academic Profile:
BPh : Paurastya Vidyapitham Kottayam
BTh : Paurastya Vidyapitham Kottayam
MTh : Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Rome
PhD : (Church History), Pontificium Institutum Orientale Rome
Authorship : 3 Books

Dr. Siju Augustine Vennayappillil

Academic Profile:

BPh : Paurastya Vidyapitham Kottayam
BTh : Paurastya Vidyapitham Kottayam
MTh: Pontifical Urban University Rome
PhD (Biblical Theology):Pontifical Urban University Rome
PG Diploma in Hebrew, Greek
Language Studies: G. Diploma (1 year, German), Österreich Institut Roma ; Italian (advanced) Pontifical Urban University Rome
Authorship: 2 books and 5 Articles
Chief Editor: Ajapalakan (2017-18)
Teaching Experience: Since 2017

Dr. Sajan Thomas Thengumpally

Academic Profile:

MA (Canon Law) Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore
Authorship: 2 Books.
4 Research Articles in National and International Publications
Courses taught at different Major Seminaries and Institutes: Canon law

Rev. Dr. Augustine Thomas Pamplaniyil

M.Ph. : Jnanadeepa Vidyapeeth, Pune
M.Sc. : (Psychology) Madras University
M.A. : Erasmus Mundus Master in Bioethics Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven Belgium.
Ph.D (Philosophy) : Open International University, Columbo
Authorship : 7 Books & 11 Articles
Teaching Experience : Since 2000

Dr. Tom Olikkarott

(Executive Director)
Academic Profile:

Ph.D. Pontifical Biblical Theology from St. Thomas Aquinas University, Rome
Licentiate from Pontifical Urban University Rome in Biblical Theology
Authorship: 3 books, 12 Articles
Teaching experience, 2010 onwards

Dr. Jisi Maria CMC

(Controller of Examinations)
Academic Profile:

Ph.D. Theology of Consecrated Life from Pontifical Lateran University, Claretianoum, Roma
Authorship: 2 books, 15 Articles
Teaching experience, 2016 onwards

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