Thomas Kulanjiyil
Assistant Professor, Philosophy/Religious Studies

Tel.: (630) 942-3511
Fax: (630) 942-3711
Room: IC 3067 A
e-mail: Kulanj@cod.edu


Areas of Research Interest:
Indian Philosophy
Indian Christian Theology
Integration of Philosophy, theology and Psychology
Culture, Philosophy and Mental Health
Care of Soul tradition in the East

Recent Courses Taught:
Introduction to Philosophy,
Introduction to Ethics,
World Religions,
Biomedical Ethics,
Indian History and Culture

Current Projects:
Chief Editor for a forthcoming publication, Caring for the Asian Soul

Presentations:
Hamilton Centre, Inc, Terre Haute, IN, March, 2005, Religion, Spirituality and Mental Health (APA Intern seminar).
DuPage Community Clinic, Wheaton, IL, March 2002. Understanding Asian Clients-implications of culture and philosophy for mental health: Guidelines for Service Providers.
Wayne/Winfield area Youth & Family Services, May 1999. Psychotherapy with Asian Clients: Implications of culture, and belief systems on health. Workshop for mental health workers of DuPage County for CEUcredits

Education:
Psy.D              Wheaton College, IL
Ph.D                S. Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary, Deerfield, Florida
M.A.                Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
M.Th                Serampore University, W. Bengal, India
M.A.                Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
B.D.                 Serampore University, W. Bengal, India
B.Th                Serampore University, W. Bengal, India

Awards and Recognitions:
Senate of Serampore Best student Award for Biblical Studies (1982)
Sandra Koscielniak Educational Award for Outstanding service to Youth and Families (the Association of Illinois Township on Youth and Family). 1999
Featured in Chicago Tribune (May, 1999)

More onthis faculty member:

1. Co-founder, Parivar International, Chicago, IL- an outreach organization to the South Asian immigrant communities in N. America
2. Co-founder, ICare Net work- a network of Asian mental health providers in N. America
3. Conducts marriage enrichment seminars, parenting workshops, youth forums, and other educational workshops
4. Song writer and music composer. Several of his devotional songs are translated into multiple Indian languages. His music albums are known by a common title, “kripakiranangal,” meaning, “the rays of grace.”
5. Kulanjiyil’s Blog: Kulanjiyil.wordpress.com