The heart of Christ is

“Ecstasy”, Openness, Gift and Encounter

In that Heart, we learn to relate to one another in Wholesome and Happy Ways, and to build up in this World God’s Kingdom of Love and Justice.

Our Hearts, united with the Heart of Christ, are capable of working this Social Miracle. – Dilexit Nos, no. 28

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“ Zelo Zelatus Sum Pro Domino Deo Exercituum ”

With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts.

– 1 Kings 19:10

The Pontifical Institute of Theology in Alwaye is engaged thus in the august mission of forming and training good future priests, religious and lay leaders not only for India but for the Universal Church.

May the history of Pontifical Institute reach new and wide horizons for the greater glory of God!

Welcome to the

Pontifical Institute

of Theology

ALWAYE

Pontifical Institute of Theology, Alwaye is an Institute in Kerala, where one can learn theological disciplines as well as the culture, heritage and tradition of the Kerala Church.

The first step towards realising the plan for a Faculty was taken on October 7, 1959, when the Congregation for Catholic Education issued a decree affiliating the theology department of the Seminary with the Lateran University, Rome.

With this, the theology department of the Seminary became “Studium Theologicum”, which was governed by norms given by the University and a convention between the Rector of the Lateran University and the Rector of the Seminary.

Our History

Governing Bodies

Chancellor

Baselios Cardinal

Mar Cleemis Catholicos

(President, KCBC)

Pro-Chancellor

Mar Pauly

Kannookadan

(Vice President, KCBC)

Vice-Chancellor

Rt. Rev. Dr. Alex

Vadakkumthala

(Secretary General, KCBC)

President

Rev. Prof. Bineesh George

Thadathil (Luke)

(Pontifical Institute of Theology)

Our Popular Courses

Start Your Journey with Our Most Loved Courses!

01

Doctorate in Theology

From Calling to Contribution—Earn Your Doctorate in Theology

02

Licentiate in Theology

Serve with Insight. Lead with Faith. Advance with a Licentiate in Theology.

03

Baccalaureate in Theology

Grow in Knowledge. Serve with Purpose. Pursue a Bachelor of Theology..

04

Diploma in Theology and Spirituality

Explore Faith, Scripture, and Doctrine with a Diploma in Theology and Spirituality.

05

Diploma in Pastoral Ministry

Recognizing training in theology, leadership, and pastoral service.

Our Campuses

A Sacred Space for Formation, Reflection, and Growth. A Place Where Vocations Are Nurtured and God’s Call is Answered.

Carmelgiri Campus

Mangalapuzha Campus

Associated Institutions

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