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Visit and Academic Interaction with Mr. Patrick Rohan Ratnaraja, Grandson of the Late Rt. Rev. Bishop S. Kulandran The Department of Christian Civilization, University of Jaffna, hosted Mr. Patrick Rohan Ratnaraja, grandson of the late Rt. Rev. Bishop S. Kulandran, on 30 June 2026. Bishop Kulandran, a distinguished leader of the Church of South India

Annual Workshop: ‘Theology of Peace’ (2026) A workshop on the theme ‘The Theology of Peace’was held from 25-26 May 2026 at the Fatima Retreat House, Lewella, Kandy, bringing together students from the Department of Christian Civilization, University of Jaffna, and the Department of Western Classical Culture and Christian Culture, University of Kelaniya. Initiated in 2015,

Academic Input Talk: Historical Study and Documentation – Insights by Rev. Fr. Martin On 22 May 2026 at 1.00 p.m., the Department of Christian & Islamic Civilizations organized a special academic input session titled “Academic Insights into Historical Study and Documentation” at the Department Lecture Hall. The talk was delivered by Rev. Fr. Martin, a

Guest Lecture on Interfaith Harmony: “God in Neighboring Religions and Divine Experiences beyond Religious Boundaries” On 22 May 2026, the Department of Christian & Islamic Civilizations organized a special guest lecture on the theme “God in Neighboring Religions and Divine Experiences beyond Religious Boundaries.” The event took place at the Seminar Hall of the Faculty

Visit of Ms. Angelique to the Department of Christian Civilization As part of its ongoing commitment to academic enrichment and social engagement, the Department of Christian Civilization, University of Jaffna, had the privilege of hosting Ms. Angelique Appeyroux, Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka on the 7th of

A Legacy of Compassion and Philanthropic Engagement On 10 March 2026, the Department of Christian Civilization at the University of Jaffna had the privilege of receiving Mrs. Debbie Sinnarasa Philip, whose visit marked a deeply meaningful moment of remembrance, continuity, and renewed commitment to student welfare and academic advancement. Mrs. Philip is the wife of

Contemplative Dialogue and Interreligious Encounter On 2nd February 2026, the Department of Christian Civilization at the University of Jaffna had the distinct honour of welcoming Rev. Dr. Yann Vagneux, a Catholic priest of the Missions Étrangères de Paris (MEP) and a distinguished French scholar known for his deep engagement with the religious and intellectual traditions

Interfaith Dialogue and Social Responsibility: An Academic Encounter on Countering Extremism On 6th January 2026, the Department of Christian Civilization at the University of Jaffna had the distinct honour of hosting Dr. Herman Roborgh, Head of the School of Religion & Philosophy at Minhaj University Lahore, Pakistan. This significant academic visit, initiated by the Head

Academic and Social Engagement On 3rd March 2026, the Department of Christian Civilization at the University of Jaffna had the distinct privilege of welcoming Rev. Fr. Teyol Machado, SJ, Director of the Navachethana Centre for Non-Formal Education, who visited the department accompanied by Rev. Fr. Antony Pius, SJ, a Jesuit priest and scholar known for