CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Ivo Nicholas Coelho

Date of birth: October 15, 1958

Place of birth: Bombay (Mumbai), India

Current address:

Don Bosco Provincial House, Post Bag 16.637, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019, India

Tel: +91-22-413.3475 / 414.5223

Fax: +91-22-414.5226

E-mail: provincialoffice@vnsl.com

Positions occupied:

Teacher, Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, 1981-83

Principal and teacher, Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, 1988-90

Rector and teacher, Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, 1994-2002

Member, Association of Christian Philosophers of India, 1988-.

Editor, Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education, 1988-89, 1999-.

Lecturer, Chair of Gnoseology and Metaphysics, Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, 2000-

Secretary, Association of Christian Philosophers of India, 2000-2001.

Provincial, Province of St. Francis Xavier of the Salesians of Don Bosco, 2002-

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Philosophy, Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, 1979

Master of Philosophy, Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, 1981

Bachelor of Arts (with specialization in Philosophy), University of Pune, 1980

Bachelor of Theology, Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore (affiliated to the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome), 1988

Ph.D., Faculty of Philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 1994. "The Development of the Notion of the Universal Viewpoint in Bernard Lonergan: From Insight to Method in Theology." Director: Carlo Huber S.J.

Specialization:

Lonergan, Philosophy of Knowing, Hermeneutics, (Fundamental Theology).

Courses offered:

Philosophy of Knowing, Philosophy of God, Metaphysics, Hermeneutics, Ancient Indian Philosophy, Contemporary Western Philosophy, Introduction to Philosophy, Methodology of Study and Scientific Research, Logic.

Seminars offered:

Religious Experience and Expression (1996)

Methods of Interpreting a Philosophical Text (1997, 1999, 2001, 2003)

Publications:

"The Substratum in Substantial Change: Determinate or Indeterminate?" Divyadaan 1 (1984-85) 11-26.

Kuttianimattathil, J. and Ivo Coelho, eds. In One Salutation to Thee. A Collection of Prayers and Readings from the Various Religious Traditions. Bangalore: Don Bosco Youth Animation - India, 1985.

"Salesians in Dialogue with Secular Man," Divyadaan 3 (1987-88) 17-32.

"Religious Educators in Dialogue with Secular Man," Kristu Jyoti 5 (1989) 35-47.

"The Salesian Charism for Youth: Some Reflections after the Provincial Chapter - February 1989," SDB West (1989) 8-11.

Hermeneutics and Method: The Universal Viewpoint in Bernard Lonergan. Excerpta ex dissertatione ad Doctoratum in Facultate Philosophiae. Pontificiae Universitatis Gregorianae. Rome 1994.

"Lonergan on Interpretation: An Outline," Divyadaan 6/1 (1995) 19-28.

"Learning from Don Bosco," SDB West 13/2 (Oct-Dec 1995) 16-21.

"Looking Back ...," Social Service Guild, Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore - 560 036. Silver Jubilee Souvenir. Bangalore [1996], [p. 26].

[Coelho, Ivo, translator.] Giovanni Sala. “Fallible Teachings and the Assistance of the Holy Spirit.” Kristu Jyoti 13 (1997) 23-51.

"Hermeneutics and the Critical Problem in Lonergan's Insight," Interrelations and Interpretation: Philosophical reflections on science, religion and hermeneutics in honour of Richard De Smet, S.J. and Jean de Marneffe, S.J., ed. Job Kozhamthadam (New Delhi: Intercultural Publications, 1997) 214-232.

"Reasons for a Salesian Philosophate," Bosco Udayam n. 21 (1998) 17-24.

"Miracles: A Philosophical Discussion." Awakening Faith: Magazine of the Diocesan Catechetical Centre (Mumbai) 12/3 (1999) 96-101.

“Hermeneutics and the Inner Word: Jean Grondin’s Introduction to Philosophical Hermeneutics.” Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 10/1 (1999) 39-61.

Castilino, Vincent, Emmanuel Maddhichetty, and Ivo Coelho. “Saffronization of the Indian Educational System.” Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 10/1 (1999) 117-140.

Coelho, Ivo and Arul Pinto. Review of James K. Feibleman, Understanding Philosophy. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 10/1 (1999) 141-146.

“Inculturation in Fides et ratio.” Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 10/2 (1999) 254-278.

Coelho, Ivo and Samson Raja. Review of Ambrose Pinto and Arundhuti Roy Choudhury, eds., Nuclearisation of India: Myths, Beliefs and Facts. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 10/2 (1999) 283-289.

“Tolerance and the Communication of Truth,” “Dialogue – A Way of Being Fully Human,” “A Method for Dialogue.” ‘Shepherds’ for an Information Age: An experimental resource and training manual for the education of Salesians of Don Bosco in media and social communications. Peter Gonsalves, ed. Mumbai: Boscom-India/Tej-prasarini, 2000. 82-85, 86-88, 215-217.]

Review of Jean L. Mercier, Being Human: Basic elements of philosophical anthropology. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 11/1 (2000) 127-132.

Teixeira, Banzelao and Ivo Coelho. Book notice of M.K. Joseph, Freedom of the Press. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 11/1 (2000) 133-136.

“Miracles: A Philosophical Discussion.” Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 11/2 (2000) 155-167.

“‘Et Judaeus et Graecus e methodo:’ The Transcultural Mediation of Christian Meanings and Values in Lonergan.” Lonergan Workshop 16: 83-106. Ed. Fred Lawrence. Boston: Boston College, 2000.

Coelho, Ivo and Policarp Xalxo. Review of George Palackapilly and Nita Burman, eds. Proceedings of the National Consultation on Education. Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore – 560 036, April 27- May 01, 1999. New Delhi: Commission for Education and Culture, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, 2000. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 11/3 (2000) 434-37.

Hermeneutics and Method: The 'Universal Viewpoint' in Bernard Lonergan. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2001.

“Seminar: Education in Context: Introduction and Conclusion.” Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 12/1 (2001) 83-86, 165-166.

“Rorty’s Anti-foundationalism and Fides et ratio.” Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 13/1 (2002) 17-57.

“Caring is His Cause.” A Man of God: A tribute to Rev. Fr. Joseph Casti, SDB, Rector, Shrine of Don Bosco’s Madonna, Matunga, Mumbai, India, 4 August 2002, ed. Adolph Furtado.

Kuttianimattathil, Jose and Ivo Coelho. In One Salutation. (Revised and enlarged version of In One Salutation to Thee.) Bangalore: Inter-Religious Harmony Movement, 2002.

“Rorty’s Anti-Foundationalism and Fides et ratio.” Faith, Reason, Science: Philosophical Reflections with Special Reference to Fides et Ratio. Ed. Varghese Manimala. Delhi: Media House, 2003. 78-112.

[Coelho, Ivo, translator.] Peter Henrici. A Practical Guide to Study: With a bibliography of tools of work for Philosophy and Theology. Rome: Editrice Pontificia Università Gregoriana, 2004. [Translation of Peter Henrici, Guida practica allo studio. Con una bibliografia degli strumenti di lavoro per la Filosofia e la Teologia, Third revised edition, Rome: Editrice Pontificia Università Gregoriana, 1992.]

“Implementations of Lonergan’s Method: A Critique.” Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 15/3 (2004) 379-404.

“Applying Lonergan’s Method: The Case of an Indian Theology.” Method: Journal of Lonergan Studies 22/1 (2004) 1-22.

“Pope John Paul II (1920-2005): Reminiscences.” Renovacao 34/8 (16-30 April 2005) 17-18.

Coelho, Ivo and Y. Stanley Jayakumar. Review of Francis X. Clooney, Theology After Vedanta: An Experiment in Comparative Theology. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 16/2 (2005) 253-255.

Coelho, Ivo and Rolvin D’Mello. Review of John B. Cobb and Christopher Ives, The Emptying of God: A Buddhist-Jewish-Christian Conversation. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 16/2 (2005) 256-258.

[Coelho, Ivo, editor.] Teresio Bosco. Don Bosco: A New Biography. Tr. Giuseppe Moja. Mumbai: Tej-Prasarini: Don Bosco Communications, 2005.

“A Centenary Milestone.” [Guest Editorial.] The Examiner 156/50 (10 December 2005) 6-7.

“Preface.” De Souza, Cyril; Josantony Joseph; and Johny Joseph. “Lord I Believe: Increase my Faith.” The Response of Catholic Youth to Religion: An All India Study. Mumbai: Tej-Prasarini: Don Bosco Communications, 2005.

“Don Bosco’s Preventive System of Education.” Don Bosco Salesian Bulletin [Chennai] (January 2006) 33-34.

“Don Bosco’s Preventive System of Education.” [Excerpts from “Don Bosco’s Preventive System of Education.” Don Bosco Salesian Bulletin {Chennai} (January 2006) 33-34.] The Hindu. [Tiruchirapalli] (Saturday, 4 February 2006) TR-2.

Coelho, Ivo and Joel D’Souza. Review of George Panthanmackel, Society in Being: Metaphysical Foundation of Sociology. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 16/3 (2005) 371-374.

[Coelho, Ivo, translator.] Sala, Giovanni B. “Fallible Teachings and the Assistance of the Holy Spirit: Reflections on the Ordinary Magisterium in Connection with the Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian. Kontroverse Theologie: Ausgewählte theologische Schriften. Ed. Ulrich L. Lehner and Ronald K. Tacelli. Bonn: Nova et Vetera, 2005. 237-258.

“The Preventive System as Philosophy and Method.” Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 17/1 (2006) 67-80.

Coelho, Ivo and Banzelão Teixeira. Review of Albano Fernandes, The Hindu Mystical Experience: A Comparative Study of the Approaches of R.C. Zaehner and Bede Griffiths. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 17/1 (2006) 109-112.

[Coelho, Ivo, translator.] Sala, Giovanni. “Fallible Teachings and the Assistance of the Holy Spirit: Reflections on the Ordinary Magisterium in Connection with the Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian. Nova et Vetera, English Edition, 4/1 (2006) 29-54.

“Education to Faith and Values.” SDB West: Magazine of the Salesian Province of Mumbai 24/1 (July 2006) 4-5.

“The Marian Month: Time for Renewal?” SDB West: Magazine of the Salesian Province of Mumbai 24/2 (August 2006) 4-5.

“Salesian Ministry for Youth at Risk.” SDB West: Magazine of the Salesian Province of Mumbai 24/3 (September 2006) 4-5.

“Social Communication and the Salesian Mission.” SDB West: Magazine of the Salesian Province of Mumbai 24/4 (October 2006) 4-5.

“The ‘Little Story’ of Mamma Margaret.” SDB West: Magazine of the Salesian Province of Mumbai 24/5 (November 2006) 4-5.

Ivo Coelho, SDB and Michael Arockiasamy, SDB. Review of Jean L. Mercier, Epistemology and the Problem of Truth. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 17/3 (2006) 325-329.

Ivo Coelho, SDB and Ryan D’Souza, SDB. Review of Augustine Thottakara, CMI, ed., Philosophical Education in Indian Seminaries: Prospects and Perspectives. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 17/3 (2006) 333-336.

“Western Region CRI discusses education for all.” The Examiner 157/48 (2 December 2006) 16-17.

“Rejoicing in the Incarnation.” SDB West: Magazine of the Salesian Province of Mumbai 24/6 (December 2006) 4-5.

Lectures:

“Lonergan on Interpretation: An Outline.” Inaugural lecture, Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy (Nashik), June ??, 1994.

"Miracles: A Philosophical Discussion." Talk given at the CTC Annual Day, Bandra (Mumbai) October 2, 1998. Cf. Report in Gulobi Fernandes, "CTC Annual Day, October 2, 1998," Awakening Faith: Magazine of the Diocesan Catechetical Centre (Mumbai) 11 (1998) 218.

"Lonergan's Contribution to Twentieth Century Philosophy." Lecture given at the Staff-Student Seminar on Lonergan, Faculty of Philosophy, Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, January 8, 1999.

"'Et Judaeus et Graecus e methodo': The Transcultural Mediation of Christian Meanings and Values in Lonergan." Lecture given on July 16, 1999, at the 26th Annual Lonergan Workshop held at Boston College, Boston, July 14-19, 1999.

"The Transcultural Role of Philosophy." Remarks at a panel discussion on the Encyclical Fides et Ratio, July 19, 1999, at the 26th Annual Lonergan Workshop held at Boston College, Boston, July 14-19, 1999.

“Inculturation in Fides et ratio.” Intervention at a staff symposium on the Encyclical Fides et ratio, October 2, 1999, at Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, Nashik.

“Rorty’s Anti-foundationalism and Fides et ratio.” Paper presented on 25 October 2000 at the Annual Conference of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India, San Thome, Kanyakumari, 25-28 October 2000, with the theme ‘Fides et ratio: Faith and Reason.’

“Religious Experience and Expression in Lonergan.” Paper presented on 8 May 2001 at the First International Lonergan Workshop, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 7-11 May 2001, with the theme “Lonergan & Loyola: ‘I will be propitious to you in Rome’”.

“Towards an Indian Christian Theology: Applying Lonergan’s Method in India.” Paper presented on 25 August 2001 at the 2001 August Lonergan Conference, Boston College, 24-25 August 2001.

“Lonergan’s Dialogical Method for the Study of Humanities.” Lecture at the Department of Christianity, University of Madras, 4 September 2003.

“Philosophy at the Service of Theology.” Inaugural lecture, Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, Nashik, 12 June 2004.

“Lonergan’s Method: A Proposal for Implementation.” Paper presented at the Second International Lonergan Conference, Regis College, Toronto, 2 August 2004.

“Social Communication at the Service of the Salesian Mission.” Inaugural talk at the Sectional Seminar on Social Communication, Gauhati, 18 October 2005.

“The Preventive System as Philosophy and Method.” Lecture at the Silver Jubilee Seminar, Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, Nashik, 2 November 2005.

“Francis Xavier and the Problem of Missions Today.” Paper presented at the 33rd Lonergan Workshop, Boston College, Boston, 20 June 2006.

Reviews and Notices received

Notice of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The ‘Universal Viewpoint’ in Bernard Lonergan. Dominic Veliath. Kristu Jyoti Journal 17/4 (2001) 416-418.

Notice of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The ‘Universal Viewpoint’ in Bernard Lonergan. W. Charles Heiser. Theology Digest 48 (2001) 263.

Review of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The ‘Universal Viewpoint’ in Bernard Lonergan. Hugo Meynell. International Philosophical Quarterly 42/1 (2002) 132-133.

Review of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The `Universal Viewpoint' in Bernard Lonergan. Russell W. Dumke. Philosophy in Review/Comptes Rendus Philosophiques 21/6 (December 2001) 407-408.

Review of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The ‘Universal Viewpoint’ in Bernard Lonergan. Scaria Thuruthiyil. Salesianum 64/4 (2002) 672-674.

Review of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The ‘Universal Viewpoint’ in Bernard Lonergan. Rosanna Finamore. Gregorianum 83/4 (2002) 795-797.

Review of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The “Universal Viewpoint” in Bernard Lonergan. David J. Hawkin. Religious Studies Review 28/1 (2002) 52.

Review of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The “Universal Viewpoint” in Bernard Lonergan. Richard Liddy. Theological Studies 63/2 (2002) 398-400.

Review of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The ‘Universal Viewpoint’ in Bernard Lonergan. Louis Roy. Science et Esprit 55/1 (2003) 103-104.

Review of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The ‘Universal Viewpoint’ in Bernard Lonergan. Raymond Moloney. Irish Theological Quarterly 67/4 (2002) 390-91.

Review of Ivo Coelho, Hermeneutics and Method: The ‘Universal Viewpoint’ in Bernard Lonergan. Johnson Puthenpurackal. Jnanadeepa 7/2 (2004) 165-166.

Review of Peter Henrici, SJ, A Practical Guide to Study with a Bibliography of Tools of Work for Philosophy and Theology, tr. Ivo Coelho. Robert Pen, SDB. Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 17/3 (2006) 331-333.

Unpublished papers:

"Hominisation: The Problem of the Origin of the Soul," JDV Pune 1979. B.Ph. paper. Director: Gaspar Koelman S.J.

"The Private Language Argument as Discussed by C.W.K. Mundle, L.C. Holborow, J.J. Thomson and Anthony Kenny," JDV Pune 1980. Director: Lisbert D'Souza S.J.

"Conditions of the Possibility of Proving the Existence of God," Master's Thesis, Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, 1981. Director: Salvino Azzopardi S.J.

Forthcoming:

Religious Experience and Expression (Rome 2001 lecture)

Lonergan’s Dialogical Method for the Study of Humanities (Chennai 2003 lecture)

Private Property (KJC Bangalore)