Integration of Philosophy, theology and Psychology
Culture, Philosophy and Mental Health
Care of Soul tradition in the East
Recent Courses Taught
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Ethics
World Religions
Biomedical Ethics
Indian History and Culture
Current Projects
A Handbook to Questions for the Soul- collaborative work with a colleague.
Presentations
Hamilton Centre, Inc, Terre Haute, IN, March, 2005, Religion, Spirituality and Mental
Health (APA Intern seminar).
DuPage Community Clinic, Wheaton, IL, March 2002. Understanding Asian Clients-implications
of culture and philosophy for mental health: Guidelines for Service Providers.
Wayne/Winfield area Youth & Family Services, May 1999. Psychotherapy with Asian Clients:
Implications of culture, and belief systems on health. Workshop for mental health
workers of DuPage County for CEUcredits
Education
Psy.D Wheaton College, IL
Ph.D S. Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary, Deerfield, Florida
M.A. Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
M.Th Serampore University, W. Bengal, India
M.A. Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
B.D. Serampore University, W. Bengal, India
B.Th Serampore University, W. Bengal, India
Awards and Recognitions
Senate of Serampore Best student Award for Biblical Studies (1982)
Sandra Koscielniak Educational Award for Outstanding service to Youth and Families
(the Association of Illinois Township on Youth and Family). 1999
Featured in Chicago Tribune (May, 1999)
More on this faculty member
Co-founder, Parivar International, Chicago, IL- an outreach organization to the South
Asian immigrant communities in N. America
Co-founder, ICare Net work- a network of Asian mental health providers in N. America
Conducts marriage enrichment seminars, parenting workshops, youth forums, and other
educational workshops
Song writer and music composer. Several of his devotional songs are translated into
multiple Indian languages. His music albums are known by a common title, "kripakiranangal,"
meaning, "the rays of grace."
Kulanjiyil's Blog: Kulanjiyil.wordpress.com
Columnist: India Tribune
Publications
Co-editor of the book, Caring for the South Asians-Counseling South Asians in the
West