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Fulfilling the Dream

of Late Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Athanansius Suffragan Metropolitan

Promoting Study & Research

among Clergy and Laity on Religion, Theology and Sociology

Enabling Local Action

by Organizing Activities for the Benefit of Local Communities

Vision

Be a Cynosure of Dialogue on the Reflections and Responses about matters of Faith and Doctrine in the context of the Total Mission of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church.

Mission

The Centre envisages Study, Research and Orientation in matters pertaining to Religion and Society and is open to all who seek a Theological Perspective to Contemporary Social Issues.

Objectives

To provide a platform for clergy and laity to share social concerns; continue education and research; promote dialogue among different faiths; and publish books on religion and society.

A Brief History

Late Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church founded St. Augustine Study Centre near Bethel Aramana, Manganam to promote study of Religion and Society among clergy and laity.

Bishop Mar Athanasius was called to eternity on 27th November, 1984.

To honour his memory and great contributions towards Church and Society, Mar Thoma Church developed the Study Centre as an orientation center known as Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Orientation Centre .

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Message | Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan

Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Research and Orientation Centre, Manganam Kottayam is one of the Study Centers of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church.

This unique institution was established to cherish the memory of Late Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan who was a great visionary and missionary. His Grace was a renowned scholar, who pursued education and reading till his last breath.

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Programs for Clergy & Laity

Our Publications

Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Orientation Centre publishes periodicals and journals like Veda Padana Sahai, Every Day with the Word and Parish Ministry. Soft copies of these publications can be downloaded from the Publications page.

Continuing Education for Clergy

  Long and short term educational programs on various areas of contemporary relevance are offered. As per the decision of the Episcopal Synod, Centre arranges a Continuing Education Program for Clergy every year that spans 10 days.

Research

  The Centre is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam for Ph.D. in Religious Sociology. The students and research scholars from other universities in India and abroad can avail the facilities of Centre at affordable rates.

Courses

  Centre offers PG diploma courses in Gender and Culture, Eastern Christian Thought and Environmental Studies. Participants of these courses attend an year long class; do on-field training and submit projects during the course period.

Seminars & Conferences

  Topics are selected from the themes of WCC, CCA, ASCICA,  NCCI and KCC which include Secularism, Human Rights, Fundamentalism, Gender Issues, Climate Change etc. The Current Affairs Forum of Centre discusses interesting topics every month.

Workshops

  Workshops are conducted on Diversified Ministry, Theological Learning, Mass Media, Environmental Issues, Alternative Health Systems etc. Workshops on the themes of Veda Padana Sahai and Every Day with the Word are also arranged.

Facilities for Church & Society

Auditorium

TMAM Centre has a spacious auditorium.

Library

Our Centre has a well equipped library.

Seminar Hall

We have a seminar hall.

Director’s Quarters

Our director stays is in the campus.

Chapel

We have a chapel built in oriental style.

Hostel

Our Centre has a beautiful hostel.

Important Events

19 Feb

Church and Ecojustice Witness : An Online Conversation Series

Recordings of Online Conversation Series are shared

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5 Oct

National Seminar on Religion & Gender Justice

CISRS’ National Seminar on Religion & Gender Justice was held on 5th & 6th October 2022 at TMAM Research & Orientation Centre, Kottayam in association with Thiruvalla Ecumenical Charitable Trust. Rt. Rev. Dr. Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian, bishop of CSI Madhya Kerala presided over the meeting. Dr. Aruna Gnanadason offered the lecture on the topic:…

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1 Aug

Book Review : Life and Work of Late Philipose Mar Chrysostom Marthoma Valiya Metropolitan

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5 May

Book Release : Life and Work of Late Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan | 05-05-2022

Time 4:30pm
Venue : TMAM Research and Orientation Centre

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21 Nov

Memorial Lecture : Wisdom Cries Aloud – Desire Truth and Transformation | 27-11-21

Topic: Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Lecture
Time: Nov 27, 2021 07:00 PM Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi

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12 Feb

Orientation Programme for Clergies posted Overseas

Orientation Programme for clergies posted to North America- Europe, Malaysia-Singapore-Australia-New Zealand and Gulf region was conducted on February 12 & 13, 2021. Most Rev.Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan inaugurated the meeting.  Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philexenos Episcopa, Rev. Dr. Joe Jospeh Kurvilla, Rev. Dr. Abraham Scaria P., Rev. K. G. Joseph, Rev. Mathew Skariah,…

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1 Feb

Training Programme for Deacons

An intensive 2 month training programme for deacons was conducted at TMAM Research and Orientation Centre, jointly with Mar Thoma Theological Seminary during the month of February – March 2021. The classes were led by the faculty members of Mar Thoma Theological Seminary and other resource persons. 8 deacons attended the training programme.

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19 Nov

TMAM Memorial Lecture 2020 | Faith in Time of COVID

The 34th Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Lecture was held online on 27-11-2020 from 7:30PM to 9:30PM through ZOOM. Presidential Address was given by Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Marthoma Metropolitan. The Memorial Lecture was delivered by Rev. Dr. M.C. Thomas (Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam ). Topic of the Lecture – Expressions of Faith in the…

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1 Jun

Higher Education Scholarship Programme

In association with Christian Education Fund, Germany, TMAM Orientation Centre distributed scholarship of Rs. 7 Lakh to 30 financially distressed students who are pursuing higher studies. Scholars were selected from following institutions. University of Hyderabad Mar Thoma Teachers Training College, Edakulam, Ranni Episcopal Jubilee Institute, Manjadi, Thiruvalla Marthoma College, Thiruvalla Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam…

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1 May

Covid – 19 | Community Outreach Initiatives

Covid Quarantine Centre As per the request of the Government of Kerala, rooms and other facilities at the Orientation Centre were provided to those returning from various countries to reside during stipulated quarantine period. Distribution of Food Kits TMAM Research and Orientation Centre distributed 200 food kits for those who were affected by the Covid…

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12 Jan

Citizenship Amendment Bill – Consequences

Current Affairs Discussion : Citizenship Amendment Bill – Sociopolitical Consequences Time : 6:30 PM Date : 13 Jan, 2020 ( Monday ) Venue : TMAM Research & Orientation Centre Leader : Dr. Mathew Joseph C, Associate Professor, Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi Responses by : Rev. Sajeev Thomas and Dr.…

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Message | Late Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan

Thomas Mar Athanasius Research and Orientation Centre was established to cherish the memory of Late Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan who was a great visionary and missionary. His Grace was orthodox in faith, evangelical in ministry and radical in action.

Thomas Mar Athanasius Research and Orientation Centre is one of the unique institutions of the Mar Thoma Church.

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Leaders’ Opinions

Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa

I give thanks to the Lord for the services delivered by TMAMROC for the enrichment of spiritual and social commitment of the people.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa

This is simply amazing! I think it is timely and praiseworthy venture. I am really proud that I could associate with TMAMROC as former Chairman

About

Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Research and Orientation Center is a  Study Center of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church.

We promote the ideological and practical theology envisioned by Late Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan of  the Mar Thoma Church.

Address

TMAM Research and Orientation Center
Manganam, Kottayam
Kerala, India
pincode - 686018

The Centre is well connected by road and rail. Nearest railway station is 5 kms and Airport is 92 kms from Centre.

Contact

Director:

Rev. Bobby Mathew

+91-9605705145
revbobbymathew@gmail.com

Office :
+91-9847921149
tmamroc@gmail.com

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