Department of Philosophy
Building the foundation of rational thought, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning
Philosophical Foundation
The Department of Philosophy at HSIT provides a comprehensive philosophical education that serves as the bedrock for theological studies. Our program emphasizes critical thinking, logical reasoning, and ethical reflection while exploring the fundamental questions of human existence.
We believe that philosophy is not merely an academic exercise but a way of life that prepares future priests and religious leaders to engage meaningfully with the complexities of modern faith and reason.
Critical Thinking
Ethics
Logic
Metaphysics
Academic Curriculum
Comprehensive and progressive learning path
History of Philosophy
Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary philosophical traditions
- • Ancient Greek Philosophy
- • Medieval Scholasticism
- • Modern Rationalism
- • Contemporary Movements
Metaphysics & Ontology
Nature of being, existence, and reality
- • Being and Existence
- • Substance and Accidents
- • Causality and Change
- • Person and Nature
Epistemology
Theory of knowledge and truth
- • Sources of Knowledge
- • Truth and Certainty
- • Faith and Reason
- • Philosophical Method
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Principles of right and wrong conduct
- • Natural Law Theory
- • Virtue Ethics
- • Social Ethics
- • Bioethics
Logic & Critical Thinking
Principles of valid reasoning and argument
- • Formal Logic
- • Informal Logic
- • Fallacies and Argumentation
- • Mathematical Logic
Philosophy of Religion
Rational examination of religious beliefs
- • Existence of God
- • Problem of Evil
- • Religious Experience
- • Faith and Reason
Our Faculty
Distinguished scholars and experienced educators
Fr. Hemanto P. Rozario, CSC
PERMANENT TEACHER
Doctorate in Philosophy The Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Fr. Enbert Komol Khan
PERMANENT TEACHER
Licentiate in Philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome Doctorate in Philosophy, Pontifical University of St. Anselm, Rome
Fr. Anthony Hasdak
PERMANENT TEACHER
Licentiate in Philosophy
(The Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines)
Fr. Francesco Rizzo
PERMANENT TEACHER
Licentiate in Philosophy
Sacred Heart University, Milan
Bro. Satya Richard Purification, CSC
PERMANENT TEACHER
MA in Psychology & Counselling
(Tangaza University College, Nairobi, Kenya)
Fr. James C. Cruze, CSC
PERMANENT TEACHER
Licentiate in Islam
Pontifical Institute for Islamic and Arabic Studies, Rome
Fr. Proloy Augustine D’Cruze
PERMANENT TEACHERS
Licentiate in Ecumenical Dialogue/Theology
University of Angelicum San Tommaso, Rome
Fr. Jyoti F. Costa
PERMANENT TEACHERS
Doctorate in Applied Cosmic Anthropology
(Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines)
Fr. Kakon Luke Corraya,
PERMANENT TEACHERS
Master of Arts in Applied Sociology
(Christ University, Bengaluru, India)
Fr. Francis Murmu
Permanent Teacher
Licentiate in Pedagogy for the Formation of Vocations
(Pontifical Salesian University, Rome)
Fr. Kamal A. Corraya
PERMANENT TEACHERS
MA
(University of Portland, USA)
Fr. Joyanto S. Gomes
PERMANENT TEACHERS
MA
(Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines)
Fr. John Chinnappan (Srijon), SJ
NON-PERMANENT TEACHERS
Licentiate in Philosophy
(Satya Nilayam Philosophical Research Institute, Chennai)
Fr. Ripon Rozario, SJ
NON-PERMANENT TEACHERS
Licentiate in Psychology & Counselling
(Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome)
Fr. Rupock Rozario, OMI
NON-PERMANENT TEACHERS
Licentiate in Philosophical Studies
(The University of Divinity, Australia)
Our Mission
To provide foundational philosophical education that enables students to engage critically with fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and human nature, preparing them for advanced theological studies and lifelong intellectual growth.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a center of excellence in philosophical education that integrates classical wisdom with contemporary insights, fostering critical thinkers who can contribute meaningfully to theological discourse and societal dialogue.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Explore the depths of human reason and prepare for advanced theological studies.