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Matthew Coutinho

Israel
Institution Studium Theologicum Salesianum - Jerusalem Campus of Salesian Pontifical University
Position Professor of Moral Theology
Email Address coutmatt@gmail.com
University Profile Website URL
Prior Educational Background
  • B. A – North Bengal University, 1981
  • M. Ph. – Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, 1984
  • B. Th. – Kristu Jyoti College, 1990
  • L. Th. (Moral Theology) – Accademia Alfonsiana, 1999
  • Diploma Bioethics – Universita Pontificia Regina Apostolorum , Rome, 2004
  • D. Th. (Moral Theology) – Accademia Alfonsiana, 2006
Research Interests
  • Bioethics/Medical Ethics
  • Fundamental Moral Theology
  • Gender and Sexual Ethics
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Social Ethics
  • Virtue Ethics
Past Events
  • Bangalore 2012
  • Bangalore 2015
Recent Publications
  • “‘ABC’ approach in HIV/AIDS prevention: Emerging Paradigm among FBOs” in E-Journal – NAPSWI 1/2 (December 2008): 33-60.
  • The HIV/AIDS Pandemic – An Ethical Evaluation of the ‘ABC’ approach to Prevention with special reference to India. (Extract of Doctoral Dissertation). Shillong: Don Bosco Press, 2011.
  • “On the use of condoms to resolve the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The views of Pope Benedict XVI” in South Asian Symposium on Church’s Social Doctrine in honour of Blessed Pope John Paul II. Edited by Agnelo Gracias and Stephen Fernandes. Mumbai: CCBI Publications, 2012, pp. 263-274.
  • “Moral Education as an Education to Discipleship” in Grace and Competence in Pastoral Ministry – Essays to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Sacred Heart Theological College Shillong (1938-2013). Edited by Paul Vadakumpadan and Jose Varickasseril. Shillong: Vendrame Institute Publications, 2012, pp. 40-56.
  • “Psychosexual Integration in Marriage” in Psychosexual Integration & Celibate Maturity: Handbook for Religious and Priestly Formation. Volume 2: Celibate Maturity. Edited by Jose Parappully and Jose Kuttianimattathil. Bangalore: Salesian Psychological Association – South Asian Formation Commission of the Salesians, 2012, pp. 630-675.
  • “Promoting Marital Fidelity in Family Life: Challenges in Society Today” in Moral Theology in India Today: The DVK National Workshop of Moral Theology. Edited by Shaji George Kochuthara. Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2013, pp. 442-476.
  • “Spiritual Direction: Elements that enhance the process” in Empowering Workers in the Vineyard. Edited by Paul Vadakumpadan and Jose Varickasseril. Shillong: Vendrame Institute Publications, 2013, pp. 227-244.
  • Review of Rayappa A. Kasi, Rush to Riches – The War on Creation. Divyadaan – Journal of Philosophy and Education 24/3 (2013): 464-468.
  • “Revisiting Mulieris Dignitatem: Key insights for Enhancing the Dignity of Women in Society” in Jeevadhara 44 (November 2014): 38-51.
  • “The Hero and the Villain as Models for Moral Instruction: A Reflection on the Ramayana” in Keeping The Faith: Festschrift for Joaquim D'Souza, SDB. Edited by Ivo Coelho. New Delhi: Media House, 2016, pp. 235-256.
  • “Tracing Elements for Building a ‘Gender Just’ Ethos in the Family” in Gender Justice in the Church and Society: Papers of the Second DVK National Seminar on Moral Theology. Edited by Shaji George Kochuthara. Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2016, pp. 111-127.
Professional Activities and Affiliations
  • Lecturer of Philosophy and Religion – Divyadaan – Salesian Institute of Philosophy, Nasik (1984-1986, 1990-1993, 1996-1997, 2006-2009, 2011-2015)
  • Lecturer of Moral Theology - Sacred Heart Theological College, Shillong (2009-2011)
  • Visiting Professor of Moral Theology - Sacred Heart Theological College, Shillong (2007-2008, 2011-2013)
  • Visiting Professor of Bioethics, Social Ethics - St. Pius X College, Goregaon (2012 - )
  • Lecturer of Moral Theology – Università Pontificia Salesiana – Jerusalem Campus (2015 - )