Department of Theology
Deepening understanding of faith, sacred scripture, and church traditions
Theological Excellence
The Department of Theology at HSIT offers a rigorous and comprehensive theological education rooted in Catholic tradition while engaging with contemporary challenges. Our program prepares future priests and religious leaders for pastoral ministry and scholarly pursuits.
We integrate academic excellence with spiritual formation, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped to serve the Church and society with wisdom, compassion, and theological depth.
Sacred Scripture
Systematic Theology
Liturgy
Pastoral Care
Academic Curriculum
Comprehensive and progressive learning path
Sacred Scripture
Old and New Testament studies
- • Biblical Hermeneutics
- • Pentateuch and Historical Books
- • Prophetic and Wisdom Literature
- • Gospels and Pauline Letters
Systematic Theology
Comprehensive study of Christian doctrine
- • Trinity and Christology
- • Ecclesiology
- • Sacramental Theology
- • Eschatology
Moral Theology
Christian ethics and moral principles
- • Fundamental Moral Theology
- • Social Teaching
- • Medical Ethics
- • Sexual Ethics
Church History
Historical development of Christianity
- • Early Church
- • Patristic Period
- • Medieval Christianity
- • Modern Church History
Liturgy & Sacraments
Sacramental and liturgical theology
- • Liturgical Principles
- • Sacramental Theology
- • Eucharistic Theology
- • Liturgical Year
Pastoral Theology
Practical ministry and pastoral care
- • Pastoral Counseling
- • Homiletics
- • Parish Administration
- • Spiritual Direction
Our Faculty
Distinguished scholars and experienced educators
Fr. Shipon P. Rebeiro
PERMANENT TEACHERS
Licentiate in Scripture
(Pontifical Biblical Institute, Biblicum, Rome)
STD, Doctorate in Biblical Theology
(Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome)
Fr. Manuel Hembrom
PERMANENT TEACHERS
STL & STD, Licentiate & Doctorate in Biblical Theology
(Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome)
Fr. Tapan C. De Rozario
PERMANENT TEACHERS
STD, Doctorate in Biblical Theology
(Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome)
Fr. Patrick S. Gomes
PERMANENT TEACHERS
STD, Doctorate in Biblical Theology
(Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome)
Fr. Jacob S. Biswas
PERMANENT TEACHERS
Licentiate in Biblical Theology
(Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome)
Fr.Paul Gomes
PERMANENT TEACHERS
STL, Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology
(The Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines)
Fr. James Shyamol Gomes,CSC
PERMANENT TEACHERS
STL, Licentiate in Sacred Theology
(Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines)
STD, Doctorate in Sacred Theology
(The Pontifical University of Santo…
Fr. Milton Joseph Rozario
PERMANENT TEACHERS
STL, Licentiate in Sacred Theology
(Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines)
Fr. Leonard Cornelius Rebeiro
PERMANENT TEACHERS
STL, Licentiate in Sacred Theology & MA
(The Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines)
Fr. Dominic S. Rozario
PERMANENT TEACHERS
STD, Doctorate in Sacred Theology
(Accademia Alfonsiana, Rome)
Fr. Tushar James Gomes
PERMANENT TEACHERS
STL, Licentiate in Sacred Theology
(Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium)
Fr. Theotonius P. Rebeiro
PERMANENT TEACHERS
JCD, Doctorate in Canon Law
(Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome)
Fr. Mintu L. Palma
PERMANENT TEACHER
JCD, Doctorate in Canon Law
(The Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines)
Fr. Ajit V. Costa, OMI
PERMANENT TEACHER
Licentiate in Missiology
(Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome)
Fr. Stanley Costa
PERMANENT TEACHERS
Licentiate in Spirituality
(University of Teresianum, Rome)
Fr. Terence Rodrigues
PERMANENT TEACHER
Licentiate in Pastoral Theology
(The Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines)
Fr. Dilip S. Costa
PERMANENT TEACHER
Licentiate in Church History
(Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome)
Fr. Eugene Anjus, CSC
PERMANENT TEACHER
MTS, Master of Theological Studies in
Liturgical History & Theology
(University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA)
Fr. Rodon Robert Hadima
PERMANENT TEACHERS
SLL, Licentiate in Sacred Liturgy
(Pontifical Institute of Liturgy, St. Anselm University, Rome)
Fr. Peter Chanel Gomes
PERMANENT TEACHERS
SLL, Licentiate in Sacred Liturgy
(Pontifical Institute of Liturgy, St. Anselm University, Rome)
Fr. Charles B. Gordon, CSC, PhD,
NON-PERMANENT TEACHER
Doctorate in Philosophy, Selwyn College,
(University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)
Fr. Bruslee Raphael Lamin
NON-PERMANENT TEACHER
Licentiate in Science of Education,
Specialized in Catechesis
(Salesian University, Rome)
Our Mission
To offer rigorous theological education rooted in Catholic tradition while engaging with contemporary challenges, preparing future priests and religious leaders for pastoral ministry and scholarly pursuits in service to the Church and society.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a leading institution of theological education that forms competent, compassionate, and committed priests and religious leaders who can effectively serve the diverse needs of the modern Church and society.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Deepen your faith and prepare for a life of service to the Church and society.