Programme



Day 1: Friday, 29 July 2016
07:30-08:30
Breakfast (DVK Cafeteria)
08:30-09:15
Registration
09:30

09.35
09.40

09.50
Inaugural Session
Prayer (Sisters from Jnanodaya) and Lighting the Lamp
Welcome: Prof. Dr. Saju Chackalackal CMI, Convener
Inaugural Address: Rev. Dr. Paul Achandy, Prior General and Vice Chancellor, DVK
Presidential Address: Rev. Prof. Dr. Paulachan Kochappilly CMI, President, DVK and Director, Globethics.net India
10:00-10:45
Inaugural Keynote Address:
Speaker: Jahanzeb Akhtar, Commissioner of Income Tax, “Women's Leadership: Indian Roots and Global Reach
10:45-11:15
Tea Break (Research Centre Entrance)
11:15-13:00
Plenary Session 1
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Mathew Chandrankunnel CMI
Paper 1: Prof. Dr. Kiran Prasad (Sri Padmavati Mahila University, AP), “Feminist Genius: Straddling Creativity, Capability and Leadership Everyday”
Paper 2: Prof. Dr. George Karuvelil (JDV, Pune), “Feminist Epistemology: ‘… Out of the Fly Bottle’
Paper 3: Dr. James Mathew Pampara (IOCL, DVK), “The Fundamental Rights and Duties of Women in the Catholic Church according to the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches and the Code of Canon Law: A Comparative Study”
13:00-14:00
Lunch (Lawn adjacent to DVK Cafeteria)
14:00-16:00
Parallel Sessions
16:00-18:00
Tea Break (Research Center Entrance) and Free Time
18:00-18:30
Plenary Session 2
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Jose Nandhikkara CMI
Paper 4: Dr. Pushpa Joseph (Provincial, FMM), “Care, Autonomy and Justice: Feminism and the Ethics of Care
18:30-20:00
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Thomas Aykara CMI
Paper 5: Sr. Mareena (Christ University), “Dignity and Empowerment of Women: An Analysis Based on the Endeavours of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara”
Paper 6: Sr. Ancina (Sakalya, Bangalore), “St. Alphonsa: A Leader for the Youth on Their Path of Holiness
Paper 6: Dr. Lisieux Therese (Jnanodaya, Bangalore), “St. Euphrasia: A Praying Mother and Her Impact on the Society
Paper 7: Dr. Smitha Gabriel (St. Peter’s, Bangalore), “Mother Teresa: A Visionary of Compassion
20:00-20:45
Supper (DVK Cafeteria)
Plenary speakers will have 25-30 minutes for presentation.



Day 2: Saturday, 30 July 2016
07:30-08:30
Breakfast (DVK Cafeteria)
09:15-10:45
Plenary Session 3
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Thomas Muppathinchira CMI
Paper 8: Prof. Dr. V. S. Elizabeth (NLSIU, Bangalore), “Feminine Genius or Women's Genius
Paper 9: Prof. Dr. Paulachan Kochappilly (President, DVK), “Woman as the Wisdom for the Celebration of Life”
Paper 10: Dr. Rajni Singh (ISM, Dhanbad), “G. B. Shaw’s Androgynous Women: A Reading from Indian Perspective
10:45-11:15
Tea Break (Research Centre Entrance)
11:15-13:00
Plenary Session 4
Moderator: Dr. Joy Philip Kakkanattu CMI
Paper 11: Dr. Shalini Mulackal (Vidyajyoti, Delhi), “Creation of a Just and Compassionate Society: A Feminine Project”
Paper 12: Dr. Shaji Kochuthara (Theology, DVK), “Gender Policy of the CBCI: A Christian Contribution to the Empowerment of Women in India
Paper 13: Dr. Saji Kanayankal (Provincial, CST), “Gender Equality through the Prism of Ecological Virtues? Wisdom in Laudato Si
13:00-14:00
Lunch (Lawn adjacent to DVK Cafeteria)
14:00-15:15
Plenary Session 5
Moderator: Sr. Regis CMC
Paper 14: Dr. William Eronimoose (IIPHT, Bangalore), “Culture of Playing god as Culture of death: Women Genius as Compassionate Remedy

Paper 15: Dr. Aparna N. Kottapalle (MP Law College, Aurangabad), “Manodhairya Scheme: A milestone object and feeble mission in Maharashtra”
15:15-16:15
Plenary Session 6
Moderator: Dr. Rajni Singh
Paper 16: Dr. Gyan Prakash (ISM, Dhanbad), “Early Buddhist Attitude towards Female Body and Mysticism”
Paper 17: Prof. Dr. Charan Singh (IIM, Bangalore) and Harbinder Kaur Sherwood School, Bangalore), “Women Leaders from Sikh Religion”
16:15


16.45

16.55
Concluding Keynote: Prof. Dr. Vasanthi Srinivasan (IIM, Bangalore, and Globethics.net India), “Feminine Leadership: Transcending Boundaries of Gender”
Vote of Thanks: Dr. Jose Nandhikkara CMI, Convener
DVK Anthem
17:00-17:30
Tea and Departure

Plenary speakers will have 25-30 minutes for presentation.