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Fulfilling the Dream

of Late Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Athanansius Suffragan Metropolitan

Promoting Study & Research

among Clergy and Laity on Religion, Theology and Sociology

Enabling Local Action

by Organizing Activities for the Benefit of Local Communities

Vision

Be a Cynosure of Dialogue on the Reflections and Responses about matters of Faith and Doctrine in the context of the Total Mission of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church.

Mission

The Centre envisages Study, Research and Orientation in matters pertaining to Religion and Society and is open to all who seek a Theological Perspective to Contemporary Social Issues.

Objectives

To provide a platform for clergy and laity to share social concerns; continue education and research; promote dialogue among different faiths; and publish books on religion and society.

A Brief History

Late Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church founded St. Augustine Study Centre near Bethel Aramana, Manganam to promote study of Religion and Society among clergy and laity.

Bishop Mar Athanasius was called to eternity on 27th November, 1984.

To honour his memory and great contributions towards Church and Society, Mar Thoma Church developed the Study Centre as an orientation center known as Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Orientation Centre .

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Message | Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan

Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Research and Orientation Centre, Manganam Kottayam is one of the Study Centers of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church.

This unique institution was established to cherish the memory of Late Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan who was a great visionary and missionary. His Grace was a renowned scholar, who pursued education and reading till his last breath.

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Programs for Clergy & Laity

Our Publications

Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Orientation Centre publishes periodicals and journals like Veda Padana Sahai, Every Day with the Word and Parish Ministry. Soft copies of these publications can be downloaded from the Publications page.

Continuing Education for Clergy

  Long and short term educational programs on various areas of contemporary relevance are offered. As per the decision of the Episcopal Synod, Centre arranges a Continuing Education Program for Clergy every year that spans 10 days.

Research

  The Centre is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam for Ph.D. in Religious Sociology. The students and research scholars from other universities in India and abroad can avail the facilities of Centre at affordable rates.

Courses

  Centre offers PG diploma courses in Gender and Culture, Eastern Christian Thought and Environmental Studies. Participants of these courses attend an year long class; do on-field training and submit projects during the course period.

Seminars & Conferences

  Topics are selected from the themes of WCC, CCA, ASCICA,  NCCI and KCC which include Secularism, Human Rights, Fundamentalism, Gender Issues, Climate Change etc. The Current Affairs Forum of Centre discusses interesting topics every month.

Workshops

  Workshops are conducted on Diversified Ministry, Theological Learning, Mass Media, Environmental Issues, Alternative Health Systems etc. Workshops on the themes of Veda Padana Sahai and Every Day with the Word are also arranged.

Facilities for Church & Society

Auditorium

TMAM Centre has a spacious auditorium.

Library

Our Centre has a well equipped library.

Seminar Hall

We have a seminar hall.

Director’s Quarters

Our director stays is in the campus.

Chapel

We have a chapel built in oriental style.

Hostel

Our Centre has a beautiful hostel.

Important Events

23 Nov

38th Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Lecture

Theme – Beyond Spirutuality : Christian Missions and the Economic Evolution of Kerala.

Date – 23rd November 2024. | Time – 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

Venue – Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Research and Orientation Centre, Manganam, Kottayam.

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2 Nov

Prathidina Vedapadana Sahai – 40 Years of Publication

Date : 2 November, 2024. | Time 10.00am
Venue : TMAMROC Auditorium
Book Release : Prathidina Deepthi

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28 Aug

Medicine – Humanities – Social Sciences | A 5 Day Learning Programme

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25 Nov

37th Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Lecture

Date: 25th November 2023.
Time: 4:00 pm – 6.00 pm
Venue TMAMROC, Manganam, Kottayam
Theme : Life Under the Constitution

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7 Oct

Mandalam Study Book – 2023 | Migration of Marthomites and Ministry to the Mar Thoma Diaspora

Parish level Mandalam Study Book – 2023 study programme

Migration of Marthomites and Ministry to the Mar Thoma Diaspora.

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1 Sep

Asian Ecumenical Institute ( AEI ) | 7 Sep – 4 Oct 2023

Young Asian Ecumenists for Renewal and Restoration of God’s Creation

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25 Aug

Samarpan 2023

Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelistic Association

Call within a Call

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4 Aug

CCEP | 31 Jul – 4 Aug, 2023 : Pastoral Ministry in the context of Migration

CCEP -Clergy Continuing Education Programme (2023) was attended by 40 participants from various dioceses.

DSMC filimed a beautiful song with the participants in TMAMROC campus.

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19 May

Mar Chrysostam : Bishop of Church Universal | Book Release

Mar Chrysostom proved “One who loves earth and all it’s life forms can also love a non-believer”
– Binoy Vishwam MP

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19 Feb

Church and Ecojustice Witness : An Online Conversation Series

Recordings of Online Conversation Series are shared

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5 Oct

National Seminar on Religion & Gender Justice

CISRS’ National Seminar on Religion & Gender Justice was held on 5th & 6th October 2022 at TMAM Research & Orientation Centre, Kottayam in association with Thiruvalla Ecumenical Charitable Trust. Rt. Rev. Dr. Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian, bishop of CSI Madhya Kerala presided over the meeting. Dr. Aruna Gnanadason offered the lecture on the topic:…

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1 Aug

Book Review : Life and Work of Late Philipose Mar Chrysostom Marthoma Valiya Metropolitan

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Message | Late Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan

Thomas Mar Athanasius Research and Orientation Centre was established to cherish the memory of Late Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan who was a great visionary and missionary. His Grace was orthodox in faith, evangelical in ministry and radical in action.

Thomas Mar Athanasius Research and Orientation Centre is one of the unique institutions of the Mar Thoma Church.

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Leaders’ Opinions

Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa

I give thanks to the Lord for the services delivered by TMAMROC for the enrichment of spiritual and social commitment of the people.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa

This is simply amazing! I think it is timely and praiseworthy venture. I am really proud that I could associate with TMAMROC as former Chairman

About

Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Research and Orientation Center is a  Study Center of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church.

We promote the ideological and practical theology envisioned by Late Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan of  the Mar Thoma Church.

Address

TMAM Research and Orientation Center
Manganam, Kottayam
Kerala, India
pincode - 686018

The Centre is well connected by road and rail. Nearest railway station is 5 kms and Airport is 92 kms from Centre.

Contact

Director:

Rev. Samuel M. P.

+91-9447718239
revmpsamuel@gmail.com

Office :
+91-9847921149
tmamroc@gmail.com

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