Rev. Dr. W. P. Roshan FernandoSenior Lecturer II
Contact:
Department of Western Classical Culture & Christian Culture
(Room Number) K20
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Tel +94-718472626/772915915 (Mobile)
E-mail: roshan@kln.ac.lk (University)
roshanfdo@gmail.com
(Room Number) K20
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Tel +94-718472626/772915915 (Mobile)
E-mail: roshan@kln.ac.lk (University)
roshanfdo@gmail.com
Academic Qualifications:
| B.Ph , B.Th, M.A in Religious Studies (Leuven, Belgium) | |||
| Advanced M.A in Religion & Theology ( Leuven, Belgium) STL (Rome) 2006 | |||
| STL (Rome) 2006 S.T.D./Doctor in Theology (Leuven/Belgium) PhD (Leuven/Belgium) |
Teaching Experience:
| Since 2009, I have been teaching in the University of Kelaniya. | |||
| Teaching Experience in Aquinas College, Colombo 08. |
Administrative Experience:
Serving as a Priest for more than 25 Years and a counselor, Coordinator- Ethnic Cohesion (HETC UDG Project) in the University of Kelaniya.
Research and Publications:
| Books: | |||
| unpublished works: Communitarian dimension of the Sacrament of the Eucharist: with special reference to the Theology of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. And Sacrificial dimension of the Eucharist: its pastoral implication for the church in Sri Lanka. | |||
| Research Articles : | |||
| Eucharist and Spirituality, Abortion destroys Motherhood, Peace and Reconciliation as urgent need. Adult Catechesis in a post-modern society, | |||
| Seminar Papers: | |||
| Liturgy & Sacramentology, Catechesis and Religious Education, Humanitarian Intervention of IPKF in Sri Lankan situation. Unethical issues of women working in the FTZ in Sri Lanka. |
Research Interest:
In the fields of Systematic Theology and Peace Theology in relation to the present context.
Current Research Activities:
The role of religion and philosophy in the socio-cultural milieu of Neoplatonism.Peace and Reconciliation in the Roman Missal with special reference to the post-war Sri Lanka.
International & National Workshop/Seminar/Conference & Participation:
| Marriage & Family Counseling in India. | |||
| Seminary Formation Course J.R.S. Seminar in Bangalore. | |||
| Migrant Family Apostolate Programme. | |||
| Revisiting Vatican II 50 Years of Renewal- International Conference in Dharmaram, Bangaore, India 2013. |
Awards:
| Justice of Peace ( Whole Island) | |||
| "SAMA MANYA" Award |
Extra:
| Serving in Parishes for more than 15 Years. | |||
| Apostolate, Social Development Activities of People. | |||
| Involved in dialogue with Non-Christians specially with Buddhists, organizing Ecumenical Services & Gatherings with other Main Line Churches. |