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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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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.

Message | Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Marthoma 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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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 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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27 Feb

Clergy Continuing Education Programme (Feb 2020)

The Clergy Continuing Education Programme (CCEP Feb 2020)  was held in TMAM Research and Orientation Centre on 20th and 21st February 2020. Leaders – Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Marthoma Metropolitan, Rt. Rev. Dr. Issac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, Rev. Dr. Joe Joseph Kuruvilla, Rev. Abraham Scaria, Rev. Denny Philip, Rev. Mathew Samuel

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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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23 Nov

TMAM Memorial Lecture 2019 | Overlooked Voices

The 33 rd Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Lecture was held at TMAM Research and Orientation Centre, Manganam on Saturday 23rd November 2019 at 3.30 pm. The Memorial Lecture was delivered by Rev. Dr. C. I. David Joy (Principal, KUT Seminary, Kannammoola). Topic of the Lecture – Overlooked Voices :  Biblical Hermeneutics Click here to read…

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23 Sep

Clergy Continuing Education Programme 2019

The Clergy Continuing Education Programme (CCEP 2019)  was held in TMAM from September 23 to 27, 2019. Main Theme:  Pastoral Ministry in Public Space. Leaders: Rev. Dr. Prakash K. George, Rev. Dr. Y. T. Vinayaraj, Rev. Dr. Mothy Varkey, Rev. Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla, Rev. Oommen V. Varkey, Rev. Vinoy Daniel, Rev. M. P. Samuel, Rev. V.…

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24 Nov

Politicisation of Religion & Religionization of Politics

The 32nd Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Lecture was held on 24th November 2018 at 4.00 pm in TMAM Research and Orientation Centre Auditorium. Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan presided over the meeting.

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1 Nov

Current Affairs Forum | Ongoing

Current Affairs Forum comprises of a group of professionals who are eager to understand important things happening around them; do a critical thinking and make informed or learned  decisions.

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1 Jul

Plastic and Water Pollution

A follow-up meeting on Waste Management was held on 1st July,2018 at 4.30 pm in TMAM Research and Orientation Centre Auditorium.

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10 Jun

How to handle Domestic Waste?

A seminar on “How to handle Domestic Waste?” was held on Sunday 10th June, 2018 at 4.30 pm in TMAM Research and Orientation Centre Auditorium. Mr. Christopher M, Chief Coordinator, Waste Management, Pathanamthitta District conducted the seminar. The Seminar provided a different perspective on Waste and its Management. Points discussed are as follows For the…

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3 Dec

The Future of Education – A Christian Perspective

The 31st Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Lecture was held on 3rd December 2017 at 4.00 pm in TMAM Research and Orientation Centre Auditorium.

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30 Oct

Evangelion Study Forum | Ongoing

Few Clergy and Laymen meet together to study the gospel to be read as Evengelion during Holy Qurbana in that month.
There will be a brief presentation, followed by a  a group discussion.

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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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