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Rev. Fr. A. Augustine Navaretnam

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Rev. Fr. A. Augustine Navaretnam
B. Th., S. T. L., (Rome, Italy), M. A., M. Phil. (Chennai, India) Dip. in Philosophy
Senior Lecturer Gr. I
Discipline of Christianity
Faculty of Arts & Culture
Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Email: navaretnama@esn.ac.lk /  frnavagi@gmail.com ​​​​

Biography

Name in full: Augustine Navaretnam, Antony Rasaratnam
Civil Status: Single
Profession: Roman Catholic Clergy & Senior Lecturer in Christian Studies
Bate of Birth: Mutur, Sri Lanka on February 9, 1968
Address: Temporary: St. Sebastian’s Church, Puliyadikudah, Batticaloa, 30000
Permanent: Bishop’s House, Trincomalee, 31000
Contact: +94 77 2375528,  +94 70 5375528
Email: navaretnama@esn.ac.lk /  frnavagi@gmail.com ​​​​
Affiliation: Diocese of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Present Position:

Senior Lecturer, Gr. I, Discipline of Christianity, Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

  • Senior Lecturer, Gr. I – 05.06.2021 onwards
  • Senior Lecturer, Gr. II – 05.06.2015 – 04.06.2021
  • Lecturer Probationary – 03.02.2009 – 05.06.2015
  • Assistant Teacher – 2007 - 2009 

Educational Qualification:

  • 2013 - 2015
    S.T.L. at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Angelicum, Rome, Italy. Obtained Magna Cum Laude Probatus 
  • 2003 - 2004
    M. Phil. in Christian Studies at the Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, India. (Overall Weighted percentage of Marks (OWPM): 78.03, Cumulative Grade Point Average: 5.54/6.0 Grade: ‘O’, Class: First Class (Outstanding) with 36 Credits
  • 2001 - 2003
    M. A. in Christian Studies at the Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, India. (Overall Weighted percentage of Marks (OWPM): 77.86, Cumulative Grade Point Average: 5.45/6.0 Grade: ‘O’, Class: First Class (Outstanding) with 80 Credits
  • 1990 - 1994
    B. Th. at the National Seminary of Our Lady of Lanka affiliated to Pontifical Urbanian University, Rome. Obtained Magna Cum Laude Probatus (92.42/100)

Links to Publications

Publications

Research Articles:

  1. A. A. Navaretnam (2023) “The Invitation and the Response for a Synodal Church”, in Living Faith, Vol. 22, No. 02, Biannual Journal of the Sri Lanka National Seminary, Ampitya, Kandy published in December 2023 under the ISSN 1391-6386. 

  2. A. A. Navaretnam (2020) “Pilgrim Centers of Mary: Potential Avenues for Hindu – Catholic Dialogue”, in NEITHAL 2020, Vol. 11, Number: 1 published in Online at the EUSL Website, by the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

Research Conference Full Papers:

  1. A. A. Navaretnam (2024) ‘Thamil Thoothu Thani Nayagam Adigalarin Ithaliyal Panikal’ (in Tamil) presented at the International Seminar on ‘International Conference on Arts and Culture of Tamils (ICACT) 2024 organized by the Department of Tamil Studies, Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in association with University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka; Pondicherry University, India; Vellore Institute of Technology, India; Anna University, India and published by Department of Tamil Studies, Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, June, 2024, ISBN:978-93-91728-61-8
  2. A. A. Navaretnam (2024) ‘Karaiyan Thinnra Kanavukal’ Sirukathai Thokupil Kanappadum Manithapimana Chinthanaikal (in Tamil) presented at the International Seminar on “Thamil Ilakkiyankalil Maanudaviyal Chinithanaikal” organized by the Voorhees College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India (29.01.2024) and published by Chempulam – An International Tamil Research Quarterly Journal, Vol. 12, Issue 29, February 2024, ISSN: 2320-589X. Chennai, South India.
  3. A. A. Navaretnam (2023) ‘Engali Sothanaikku Utpaduthathiyum – A Research Perspective (in Tamil) presented at the International Seminar on “Epistemological Methods in Tamil Literatures” organized by the Causannel College of Arts and Science, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India and published by Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities (A Peer-Reviewed – Scholarly Indexed Quarterly Journal), Vol. 10, Special Issue 1, January 2023, P-ISSN: 2321-788X. Madurai, South India.
  4. A. A. Navaretnam (2022) ‘Thamilthoothu Thani Nayagam Adigalarin parviyil Thirukkuralum Kirakka Olukkaviyalum – A comparative study (in Tamil) presented at the International Seminar on “Ilakkiyankalil Maanuda Aramum Valzkai Neriyum” published by Prabha Publishing House, Vellore, South India, on February 28, 2022 and published at the proceedings: ISBN 978-81-952247-1-5.
  5. A. A. Navaretnam (2021) ‘Viviliyamum Kollai noiyum’ (in Tamil) presented at the International Seminar on “Perumthottru” conducted by the School of Religions, Philosophy and humanist Thought of Madurai Kamaraj University, South India, on April 27, 2021 and published at the proceedings: ISBN 978-93-91077-01-3.
  6. A. A. Navaretnam (2020) ‘Viyakula Pirasankamum Pakthi Velipaadum’ (in Tamil) presented at the International Seminar on “Religious Literatures and Ethical Concepts” conducted by the School of Religions, Philosophy and humanist Thought of Madurai Kamaraj University, South India, on February 25, 2020 and published at the proceedings: ISBN 978-93-86568-78-6.
  7. A. A. Navaretnam (2019) ‘Thiruthanthi Francis: Pathukaapana Kudithaneer Oor Adipadi Urimai’ (in Tamil) presented at the International Seminar on “The Role Religious Literatures in the Bio-Diversity Conservation” conducted by the School of Religions, Philosophy and humanist Thought of Madurai Kamaraj University, South India, on February 21, 2019 and published at the proceedings: ISBN 978-93-86568-43-4.
  8. A. A. Navaretnam (2018) ‘Eelathu Vasana Elakkiyathin Moolavar’ (in Tamil) presented at the International Seminar on “Tamizhiyalin Payana Veli” conducted by the School of Tamil Studies of Madurai Kamaraj University, South India, on June 15, 2018 and published at the proceedings: ISBN 978-93-87499-37-9.
  9. A. A. Navaretnam (2018) ‘Stewardship towards the Enviornment: A Biblical Call’ presented at the International Seminar on “Inter Faith Reflections on Humanism, Ecology and Global Harmony” conducted by the School of Religions, Philosophy and humanist Thought of Madurai Kamaraj University, South India, on March 6, 2018 and published at the proceedings: ISBN 978-93-86568-21-2.
  10. A. A. Navaretnam (2016) ‘The Catholic Church and its role in the Post War process of Reconciliation and Peacebuilding in Sri Lanka’ on October 26, 2016, at the Faculty Research Forum, Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  11. A. A. Navaretnam (2013) participated at the International Prayer Day and presented a paper on Marian Devotion with special reference to pluralistic Sri Lankan community held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 19.05.2013.
  12. A. A. Navaretnam (2010) presented a paper on ‘Non-Violence Communication in the Bible’ at Martin Luther King (Jr.) Memorial Exhibition organized by the American Embassy at the Eastern University Sri Lanka on 22nd - 24th February 2010.
  13. A. A. Navaretnam (2009) presented a Research Paper on ‘Preserving Ecology is a joint venture of Humanity’ at the Annual Research Session of Eastern University, Sri Lanka held on 17 -18th December 2009.
  14. A. A. Navaretnam(2009) – International Conference on Religious Studies in Secular Space, University of Madras, Chennai, India and presented paper on ‘Christian Studies in Sri Lanka Universities’ February 2009.

Research Conference Abstracts:

  1. A. A. Navaretnam (2024) ‘Use of Facebook and the disputes among Religious Communities’ presented an abstract at the International Conference on “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for Sustaining Peace and Democracy” jointly organized by the Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, and Asia-Pacific Research Association in collaboration with the Gate Institute, UK on 7th – 10th  March, 2024.
  2. A. A. Navaretnam (2024) ‘The Role of Caritas-EHED in Fostering Interreligious Dialogue in Batticaloa District’ presented an abstract at the International Conference on “The Role of Religions in Challenging Times” jointly organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies – University of Jaffna, Department of Christian Civilization – University of Jaffna and Asian Network for Public Theology, at the University of Jaffna on February 1 & 2, 2024.
  3. A. A. Navaretnam (2024) ‘Spirituality of Today’s Undergraduate Christian Youths in Sri Lanka’ presented an extended abstract with abstract at the International Conference on “Sustainability, Innovation and Transdisciplinary Research for Tomorrow’s Challenges” jointly organized by EUSL, Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Education University, India and ESN Publications, India on January 23, 2024.
  4. A. A. Navaretnam (2018) ‘Christian Witnessing as a United Church in Sri Lanka’ presented a full paper with abstract at the International Conference on “Christianity in the Public Sphere in Africa and Asia” conducted by the Department of Theology, Philosophy and Religious Studies of Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom on July 2, 2018.
  5. A. A. Navaretnam (2018) ‘Samaya Naluravinai kattiyeluppathil Aiyithiyamali Satha Sahaya Annai Thiruththala Thiruppayanamum, Thiruvilzhavum’ presented a full paper with abstract at the International Conference on “Towards a New Christian Humanistic Ethos” conducted by the Department of Christian Civilization of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, on December 7 & 8, 2018.

Articles:

  1. A. A. Navaretnam, (2020), ‘Thamilthoothu Thaninayagam Adigalarin Vazhvum Paniyam.’ Article appeared at the ‘SANKAM’ Volume published by Batticaloa Tamil Sankam.
  2. A. A. Navaretnam, (2020), ‘Veechukalmunai Catholika Nambikkai Vazhvu – Ooru Varalatru Nokku.’ Article appeared at the 175th Anniversay Volume of St. Anne’s Church, Veechukalmunai, Batticaloa.

Publications:

  1. A. A. Navaretnam, (2019), ‘Thirukonamalai Punitha Mariyal Peralaya Varalattu Pakkangal’ (History of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Trincomalee), Sheroni Printers, Batticaloa.
  2. A. A. Navaretnam, (2019), ‘Kilakkil Franciya Jesu Sabaiyinar’ (French Jesuits in the East), ‘Alai Osai’ Publication, 297, Dockyard Road, Trincomalee.
  3. A. A. Navaretnam, (2018), ‘Anbin Mazhchci’ (Amoris Laetitia – Joy of Love) Summary in Tamil of an Apostolic Exhortation written by Pope Francis in 2016, ‘Alai Osai’ Publication, 297, Dockyard Road, Trincomalee.
  4. A. A. Navaretnam, (2018), ‘Thiru Avaiyin Samuka Padippinaikal’ (Social Teachings of the Church) Summary in Tamil, ‘Alai Osai’ Publication, 297, Dockyard Road, Trincomalee.
  5. A. A. Navaretnam, (2007), ‘Naalum Ooru Natsinthanai’ (Lenten Reflections) Bishop’s House, Batticaloa.
  6. A. A. Navaretnam, (2004), ‘Kolkai Vetri’ (Way of the Cross Reflection), Bishop’s House, Batticaloa.
  7. A. A. Navaretnam, (2003), ‘Anupava Paathai’ (Way of the Cross Reflection), Caritas – EHED, Bishop’s House, Batticaloa.
  8. A. A. Navaretnam, (2003), ‘Valzhkai Paathai’ (Way of the Cross Reflections), Mater Dolorosa Church, Royapuram, Chennai – 600 013.
  9. A. A. Navaretnam, (2001), ‘Neethiyana Samathuvamae Niranthara Samathanatiku Valzhi’ (Lenten Reflections), Caritas – EHED, Bishop’s House, Batticaloa.

Editor & Editorial Team:

  1. Editorial Panel of the Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024) jointly organized by the EUSL, TNTEU, India and ESN Publications, India on January 23, 2024, ISBN 978-624-5731-40-4.
  2. Chief Editor of the Sesquicentennial Magazine of St. Michael’s College, National School, Batticaloa published on 29.09.2023.
  3. Co-Editor, “Epistemological Methods in Tamil Literatures” (Tamil) published by Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities (A Peer-Reviewed – Scholarly Indexed Quarterly Journal), Vol. 10, Special Issue 1, January 2023, P-ISSN: 2321-788X. Madurai, South India.
  4. Chief Editor & Writer ‘Alai Osai’ – Quarterly published by the Social Communications Centre, Diocese of Trincomalee, 297, Dockyard Road, Trincomalee. 2018 – 2021.
  5. Chief Editor & Writer Diocesan Magazine of ‘Veddappu’ (Tamil Monthly Paper) and Inter-Nos (Diocesan English Monthly News Bulletin) during the period of 1999 – 2001.
  6. Editor – ‘Thirumarai Sudar’ The Silver Jubilee Felicitation Volume of Most. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kingsley Swampillai, 2008.
  7. Editorial Team, (2021), History of the Dutch Fort and Batticaloa Region, Skills for Inclusive Growth, Batticaloa, 2021.
  8. Compiled the Silver Jubilee volume of Annai Velankanni Church, Pallathotam, Trincomalee, 2013.
  9. Co-Editor of ‘Eluzhan’ (The Rising Sun) the History of the Diocese Batticaloa published on the erection of the New Diocese of Batticaloa, 2012.
  10. Team member of Inter-Faith Annual Calendar (Tri-lingual – Sinhala, Tamil and English) published by Sarvodaya Peace and Social Harmony project, 2012
  11. The felicitation of volume of Rt. Rev. Dr. Kingsley Swampillai’s contribution to Inter-Faith Dialogue, 2012.
  12. Co-edited a book titled ‘சர்வ சமய அறிவில் வளர்வோம்' (Grow in Inter Religious Faith) in Tamil published by Sri Lanka Council of Religions for Peace, 2012.
  13. Co-Author of the book titled ‘Inter – Religious Peace Festival’ published by Sri Lanka Council of Religions for Peace, Batticaloa District, 2011

Served as Publisher:

  1. ‘Appavin Surutu’ - Collection poems by A. Chandrarajan Croos, Trincomalee, 2021.
  2. ‘Idakkaradakkal’ - Collection poems by Rammiyan, Alai Osai Coomunications Centre, 297, Dockyard Road, Trincomalee, 2021.
  3. ‘Ulakadanku’ - Collection poems by Edmund Vijayanathan, Trincomalee, 2020.
  4. ‘Eelathu Navina Ilakkiya Valarchiyil Vana Aana Rasarathinathin Thadangal’ By Prof. S. Yogarajah – A Memorial Lecture note, Kalai Ilakkiya Ondrium, Mutur, 2016.

Research Interest

  • Universal and Sri Lankan Church History
  • Christian Tamil Literature Study
  • Christian Unity, Inter-Religious Dialogue
  • Cross Culture Study

Teaching

  1. Introduction to Christian Religious Traditions
  2. The Study of Christian Scriptures: The Bible
  3. Jesus and His mission as presented by the Evangelists
  4. Old Testament Prophets and their teaching
  5. Sri Lankan Church History
  6. Christianity and Tamil Culture
  7. Fundamentals of Christian Beliefs
  8. The Place of the Church and the Sacraments in Christian Life
  9. Christian approach to Inter Religious Dialogue
  10. Mysticism and Christian Spirituality

Inter Discipline & Other Faculty Teaching

  1. Department of Comparative Religion and Social Harmony
  2. Faculty of Technology – Short courses
  3. Courses of Extramural studies
  4. St. Joseph Vaz Lay Theologate, Bishop’s House, Batticaloa.
  5. Public Health Officers’ Training – Short courses

Awards

  1. 2013 – Felicitated by the Sri Lanka Council of Religions for Peace, Batticaloa District for the service in the field of inter religious dialogue and social harmony.
  2. 2013 – Scholarship granted by Our Lady of All Nations’ Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands to participate and to present a paper at the International Prayer Day.
  3. 2010 – Scholarship granted by the State Department of US Government to participate at the International Visitor Leadership Program for a period of three weeks.
  4. 2009 – Felicitated by the Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, India at its Silver Jubilee Celebration of inauguration.

Positions Held

Within the University:

  1. Member of the Organizing Committee of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024) jointly organized by the EUSL, Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Education University, India and ESN Publications, India on January 23, 2024.

  2. Member of the Ethical Review Committee (ERC) of FHCS, EUSL from 12.10.2023 onwards.

  3. Member of the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research (ICMR – 2023) jointly organized by EUSL & SSSUHE on January 3 & 4, 2023.
  4. Faculty Representative to the University GEE Cell, 2019 – 2021. 
  5. Faculty Representative to the Senate 04.02.2017 – 03.02.2020.
  6. Faculty Representative to the Curriculum Evaluation Committee, 01.11.2017 – 31.10.2019. 
  7. Student Counsellor, 15.01.2018 - 14.01.2019. 
  8. Student Counsellor, 28.09.2016 - 27.09.2017.
  9. Student Counsellor, 03.10.2011 - 02.10.2012.
  10. Student Counsellor, 07.10.2010 - 02.10.2011.
  11. Student Counsellor, 20.10.2009 - 06.10.2010.
  12. Chairman of the TEC of AHEAD Operation, EUSL – 2020. 
  13. Committee member of the team that prepared the Scheme for Teaching Excellence – 2020. 
  14. Convener of the Handbook modification Committee (Tamil Version) 2018 – 2020.
  15. Convener of the Faculty Vigilant Committee – 2019.  
  16. Chairman of the Inquiry Committee – 2018. 
  17. Member of the Inquiry Committee on several occasions (2009 – 2021).
  18. Committee member of the Faculty Journal – Neithal 2018. 
  19. Committee member of the Faculty News Letter 2018. 
  20. Chair and Member of the Committee to prepare the ‘Self Evaluation report’ for the Program Review on “General Degree Program” FAC/EUSL, 2018.
  21. Joint-Secretary of the Faculty’s ‘International Research Symposium’, 2017. 
  22. Acting Head, Dept. History, FAC/EUSL – 13 to 22, November 2016.
  23. Chief Counsellor, Catholic Association, EUSL, 2015 to date.
  24. Lecturer Probationary Representative to the Faculty Board, 01.12.2012 – 30.11.2013.
  25. Coordinator, NOMA-CPDS, Conflict, Peace and Development Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2011 – 2013.
  26. Coordinator, Talent Initiative Programme, of Eastern University, Sri Lanka conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education in Sri Lanka, 2011 – 2013.
  27. Catholic Chaplain, EUSL, 2009 – 2013.
  28. Convener of Swami Vipulananda Memorial Lecture – 2011.

Outside the University

  1. Appointed as an Advisory Committee Member of the District Coexistence Society, Batticaloa for a period of two years starting from February 24, 2024 to February 24, 2026 by the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms at the District Secretariat, Batticaloa on February 24, 2024.
  2. Resource person in preparing the Teachers’ Guide for G.C.E. (A/L) Christian Civilization subject. 
  3. Member in developing the Syllabus of Christianity for the Colleges of Education. 
  4. Panel Member of paper setting Team of the G.C.E. (A/L) Christian Civilization subject 2011 – 2013 and 2016 – up to now. 
  5. Chief of Marking of G.C.E. (A/L) Christian Civilization subject 2017 – 2021. 
  6. Member of the Advisory Board of Cultural Affairs Department, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka to date 
  7. Member of the Advisory Board of Public Library, Batticaloa.
  8. Panel of Judges for the ‘Vithakar’ Award organized by the Cultural Affairs Department, Eastern Province, 2019 – 2021.
  9. Chaired the Historical Session of the International Seminar on Religious Pluralism and Religious Conflicts, Madurai Kmaraj University, India. 
  10. Member of Batticaloa District Inter Religious Forum. 
  11. Vice President of Sri Lanka Council of Religions for Peace, Batticaloa District – 2016 – 2019.
  12. Director, Laity Commission, Diocese of Trincomalee.
  13. Secretary, Council of Priests, Diocese of Trincomalee.
  14. Member of the College of Consultors, Diocese of Trincomalee.
  15. Director, Social Communication Commission, Trincomalee Diocese, 2017 – 2020.
  16. Director of Ecumenism and Inter Religious Dialogue, the then Diocese of Trincomalee Batticaloa, 2009 – 2012.
  17. Director of Catechetical, Biblical, Liturgical and Education Commission, the then Diocese of Trincomalee – Batticaloa 1999 – 2001.
  18. Life Member and Vice President of Maddakkalappu Thamizh Sangam, Batticaloa. 
  19. Life Member and Former President and Secretary of Alumni Association, St. Michael’s College, Batticaloa. 
  20. President of the Michael Men Sports Club, Batticaloa. 
  21. Member of Batticaloa District Civil Society.

Others

Workshop Attended

  1. Participated at the workshop on the theme of “Useful Online Applications for Researchers” organized by the Library Network, Eastern University, Sri Lanka on October 18, 2023.
  2. Five days online workshop in Tamil on “Thirukkural and Multiculturalism” organized by International Thirukkural Forum (Mauritius), SRM Institute of Science and Technology Tamil Perayam, Chennai, Tamil Valarchi Manram Australia Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, India, 29th September – 3rd October, 2020.
  3. Online Training on “Peacebuilding and Pluralism” organized by National Peace Council, 29th June – 6th July, 2020.
  4. Two days Training Programme on “Test Construction and Assessment” conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka held on 6th & 7th February, 2020. 
  5. Training Program in: “Student-Centered Learning in Higher Education” Level 2, (80 hours) delivered by University of Leicester on March 8, 2019. 
  6. Training Program in: “Student-Centered Learning in Higher Education” Level 1, (40 hours) delivered by University of Leicester on March 8, 2019. 
  7. International Symposium on “Gender Equity and Equality” organized by the EUSL on November 30, 2017.
  8. Workshop on “Gender Equity & Equality and Sexual and Gender based Violence” organized by the Gender Equity and Equality Cell, EUSL on October 26, 2017.
  9. Workshop on “Non-Parametric & Experimental Data Analysis” organized by the SDC, EUSL on 30th June – 26th July, 2017.
  10. Workshop on “Student Counselling” organized by the SDC, EUSL on October 16, 2016.
  11. Workshop on “Outcome based Education & Student-Centered Learning” organized by the SDC, EUSL on March 23, 2016. 
  12. Workshop on “Human Values and Work Ethics” organized by the Staff Development Centre (SDC), EUSL on January 19, 2016.

Resource Person:

At the University:

  1. Guest Speaker and the Resource Person at the international conference on ‘Epistemological Methods in Tamil Literatures’ conducted by the Causannel College of Arts and Science, Muthupettai, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India on January 31, 2023.
  2. Member of the Conference Panel Theme ‘Oneness of Humanity’, ICMR – 2023, on January 4, 2023 at EUSL.
  3. Reviewer of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR – 2023) jointly organized by EUSL & SSSUHE, India on January 3 & 4, 2023.
  4. Reviewer of the Annual Research Session – 2022, FAC/EUSL, on November 1, 2022.
  5. Resource Person of the Talk Series on “Sri Lanka in Crisis: The Way Forward” organized by the FAC/EUSL and delivered a talk on “Humanitarian Works in Times of Crisis and Experiences Gained” on September 22, 2022.
  6. Reviewer of the Maanudam Research Conference – 2022, University of Jaffna.
  7. Workshop on “Interpersonal Skill Development” to the undergraduates of the FAC/EUSL organized by the CGU, EUSL on March 23, 2022.
  8. Workshop on “Interpersonal Skill Development” to the undergraduates of the Faculty of Technology, EUSL organized by the CGU, EUSL on February 15, 2022.
  9. A webinar on “Develop the Positive Attitude of Short course on Personality Development” to the undergraduates of EUSL organized by the CGU, EUSL on August 19, 2022.
  10. Reviewer of the Annual Research Session – 2021, FAC/EUSL.
  11. Reviewer of the National Peace Council Research articles – 2021.
  12. A webinar on the theme of “Positive Self Esteem” conducted by the CGU, EUSL for the undergraduate students of the EUSL, on June 22, 2020. 
  13. A seminar on the theme of “Communication through Writing of Short Course on Communication Skills” conducted by the CGU, EUSL for the students of the Faculty of Commerce & Management, on August 31, 2019. 
  14. A seminar on the theme of “Your Career and Your Value” conducted by the CGU, EUSL for the freshers of the Trincomalee Campus, on March 8, 2016.
  15. A seminar on the theme of “Creative Leadership and Management” conducted by the CGU, EUSL for the students of the Faculty of Science, on February 17, 2016.
  16. A seminar on the theme of “Soft Skill and Career Guidance” conducted by the Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL on February 11, 2016.
  17. A seminar on the theme of “Personality Development and Group Sharing” conducted by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), EUSL for the students of the Faculty of Science, on January 26, 2016. 

For Teachers & Students:

  1. Conducting seminars for G.C.E. (A/L) students of both Christianity and Christian Civilization, G.C.E. (O/L) Students of Catholicism and Catechists’ seminar organized by the Centre for Religious Education, Diocese of Trincomalee, from 2015 – 2021. 
  2. Conducting seminars for G.C.E. (A/L) students of both Christianity and Christian Civilization, G.C.E. (O/L) Students of Catholicism and Catechists’ seminar organized by the Diocesan Catechetical Centre, Bishop’s House Batticaloa from 2015 – 2021. 
  3. Workshop for Christianity Teachers organized by the Zonal Education Office, Batticaloa on 15 & 16 August 2019. 
  4. Workshop for Christianity Teachers organized by the Zonal Education Office, Kalmunai on November 5, 2018.
  5. Christianity Teachers’ Workshop organized by the Religious and Value Education Branch of Ministry of Education at Trincomalee, on 14, 15 & 16th October 2018. 
  6. Programmes of the National Institute of Education (NIE) at various capacities: Christianity Teachers’ Workshop at Trincomalee on June 29, 2016. Christianity Teachers’ Workshop at Mannar on May 27, 2018. 
  7. Workshop for Christianity Teachers organized by the Zonal Education Office, Kalmunai on November 16, 2016. 
  8. Workshop for Christianity Teachers organized by the Zonal Education Office, Batticaloa on 27 & 28 October 2016. 
  9. Workshop for Christianity Teachers organized by KM/Carmel Fatima College - National School, Kalmunai on May 3, 2016.

For others

  1. Memorial Lecture on the theme of ‘Thamil Thesiya Inathin Viduthalai Varalatril Thanthai Selvanayagam Saathithavai’ delivered on the 46th Remembrance Day of Thanthai Selvanayagam, held at Jaffna on April 26, 2023.
  2. Forty Days of Lenten Reflection in Tamil at the National News Paper – Thinakaran starting from February 22nd – April 9th, 2023.
  3. A talk Series at the Holy Mary TV Channel on the theme of ‘;Viyakula Pirsankam of Fr. Jacombe Gonsalvaz’ on April 6, 2023.
  4. A talk Series at the Holy Mary TV Channel on the theme of ‘Siluvaipaathai Pakthi’ Way of the Cross Devotion on March 18, 2023.
  5. Strengthening the Media Personal and Reporters on “Respecting and Upholding the Plurality of Religions” – Caritas – EHED, Batticaloa, on March 21, 2021. 
  6. “Value Education” Programmes for Children, Caritas – EHED, Batticaloa, on November 28, 2020. 
  7. Session for the government officials on “Interfaith Dialogue among Government Officials” organized by the CERI Organization held at Batticaloa on July 24, 2020. 
  8. Session for the interfaith leaders on “Building Relationship among different Ethnic and Religious Groups through Interfaith Dialogue” organized by the CERI Organization held at Batticaloa on February 17, 2020. 
  9. Full day session for the Animators of Holy Childhood Association on the theme of “How to form better leaders amidst present day challenges” organized by the National Office of the Pontifical Mission Societies, on September 13, 2019. 
  10. Full day session for the Animators of Holy Childhood Association on the theme of “How to form better leaders amidst present day challenges” organized by the National Office of the Pontifical Mission Societies, on March 2, 2019. 
  11. Public Lecture on the theme of “A Safe Nation Protecting All Religions” organized by Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC, Colombo at Trincomalee on 7 & 8 November 2018. 
  12. Religious Symposium on “Religious Amity”, Caritas – EHED, Batticaloa, on 28 & 29 August 2017. 
  13. Full day session at the Annual Family Retreat, organized by the National Family Apostolate Commission, held at St. Anne’s Shrine, Talawila on 22, 23 & 24 February 2017.
  14. Empowering the Interreligious Peace Groups, Caritas – EHED, Batticaloa, on November 02, 2016. 
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