Joy Philip Kakkanattu

Joy Philip Kakkanattu, CMI is an is an Indian Syro-Malabar Catholic priest, theologian, and biblical scholar known for his contributions to Old Testament studies, particularly the Book of Hosea. He is currently the President of Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram (DVK), Bengaluru, and holds several academic and theological leadership roles in India.[1][2]

Early life and education

Kakkanattu was born in Kerala, India. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, in 1989. He later completed a Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Ph.) in 1986 and a 'Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) in 1994 at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram (DVK), Bengaluru.

He received a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (LSS) from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, in 1999, and a Doctorate in Biblical Theology (STD) from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, in 2005. His doctoral dissertation, God’s Enduring Love in the Book of Hosea, was published by Mohr Siebeck in 2006.[3][4]

Career

Kakkanattu has served as a resident professor of Sacred Scripture at DVK for over 19 years, and he currently serves as its President.[5] His teaching and research interests include Old Testament studies, contextual biblical interpretation, and thematic biblical theology.

In addition to his academic role, he holds several significant leadership positions:[6]

  • President, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram (DVK), Bengaluru[7][8]
  • President, Catholic Biblical Association of India (CBAI)[6]
  • President, Catholic Faculties in India (CFI)[6]
  • Executive Member, Society of Biblical Studies in India (SBSI)[6]
  • Section Editor (Word of God), Jeevadhara Journal for Socio-Religious Research

He is also a visiting faculty member at several theological institutes, including Kristhujyoti College, the Indian Institute of Spirituality, and Vijnananilayam, Eluru. He regularly offers weekend online classes on biblical topics and engages in pastoral and formational ministry. Kakkanattu is also a music composer and lyricist, integrating biblical themes into his creative work.[9][10]

Publications

Books

  1. God’s Enduring Love in the Book of Hosea: A Synchronic and Diachronic Analysis of Hosea 11,1–11. Forschungen zum Alten Testament II/14. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2006.[11][4]
  2. Thiruvachanavediyil (in Malayalam). Delhi: Media House, 2011.
  3. Ascend to Holiness: Festschrift in Honour of Dr. Thomas Kalayil, CMI. Co-edited with Francis Thonippara and Geo Pallikunnel. Bengaluru: Dharmaram Publications, 2018.
  4. Message for a World in Crisis: Biblical Perspectives. Co-edited with Laurence Culas. Bengaluru: Theological Publications in India, 2018.

Kakkanattu has published more than 50 academic and popular articles in theology and biblical studies.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "CHRIST UNIVERSITY". m.christuniversity.in. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Syndicate: President, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram". dvk.in. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  3. ^ God’s Enduring Love in the Book of Hosea: A Synchronic and Diachronic Analysis of Hosea 11,1–11. Mohr Siebeck, 2006.
  4. ^ a b Kakkanattu, Joy P. (2020). God's Enduring Love in the Book of Hosea. Mohr Siebeck. doi:10.1628/978-3-16-157855-7. ISBN 978-3-16-157855-7.
  5. ^ "Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram". dvk.in. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d Kakkanattu, Joy Philip (2024). "See Foot Note on JPK". Asian Horizons. 18 (4): 588–593. ISSN 0973-9068.
  7. ^ "DVK Syndicate". dvk.in. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram". dvk.in. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  9. ^ DVK Personal Bio or Speaker Profile
  10. ^ Keenan, James F. "Bangalore conference urged church leaders to embrace synodality, listening". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  11. ^ Mohr Siebeck, 2006
  12. ^ List of articles from academic CV or institutional repository
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