Fr. Dr. M. P. George Cor-Episcopa is a highly esteemed liturgical musicologist, composer, and priest whose lifelong ministry has profoundly shaped the musical and spiritual heritage of the Church. A scholar of Syriac liturgy and an authority in sacred music traditions, he has dedicated his life to research, composition, and the formation of Choirs and liturgical musicians. His contributions continue to deepen the Church’s worship experience, guiding the faithful toward a richer understanding of prayer, tradition, and sacred melody.
Fr. Dr. Varghese P. Varghese
Fr. Anoop Raju
Aim
This Intensive Certificate Course for Liturgical Music is specially prepared for students from the Dioceses Outside Kerala by the Sruti School of Liturgical Music, with the blessings of H.G. Dr. Zacharias Mar Aprem Metropolitan, the Director of Sruti, Fr. Dr. John Thomas Karingattil, Principal of Orthodox Theological Seminary Kottayam, Fr. Dr. M. P. George, the Dean and supported by the Sruti Faculty. Ms. Manuja Jerin [+91-9656775174] and Mr. Beno Yaunan Joshua (for US students) [+1(845) 641-9618] . The aim is to allow those from outside Kerala to better understand and appreciate Syriac Liturgical Music with tradition of Our Holy mother Church.
Focus Group
This ICC is for those born and/or brought up Outside Kerala, who’s thinking language is not Malayalam. It is to be stressed here, that the language during the classes will be English, material for singing will be in English and also transliterated (Manglish), although the songs and hymns taught will be in Malayalam.
Details
We expect that the total number of students in this batch will be approximately 20- 30. Classes will be held every Sunday evening from 7.00 - 8.30 pm. IST (for US Students Class will be held on every Saturday 9.00am EST). It is an 8 weeks/ 8 sessions intensive Course, upon completion of which, successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate from the Sruti School of Liturgical Music.
Faculty
Classes will be conducted by Accredited Teachers of the Sruti School of Liturgical Music, trained by the Dean, Fr. Dr. MP George. The Course Content/Curriculum has been prepared by a special team, keeping in mind that the applicants may not be able to read Malayalam, and may not be very familiar with MOS Church or its music. Attendance will be taken, as will oral examinations, and mid-week practices will be required of candidates, if they want to learn.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant must be aged 17 years or more, a member of the MOSC, and be born and/or brought up in any Dioceses outside Kerala.
