2025

Annual Christmas Carol Prayer Service 2025 On 22 December 2025, the Department of Christian Civilization of the University of Jaffna, in collaboration with the Good Shepherd Chaplaincy, organized its annual Christmas Carol Prayer Service at the Library Auditorium under the theme “Celebrating the Incarnation:  God among us, in harmony with the many voices of faith.” […]

Welcoming New Students and Honouring Graduates: Ceremonies of the Department of Christian Civilization 2025 In 2025, the Department of Christian Civilization at the University of Jaffna successfully organized a series of ceremonies to mark both the beginning and completion of the academic journey of its students. These events reflected the department’s commitment to nurturing community

English Proficiency Course for Students of Christian Civilization The Department of Christian Civilization at the University of Jaffna formally inaugurated the English Proficiency Course for Students of Christian Studies on 1 March 2025 at the De Mazenod Campus. Designed to strengthen language skills and enhance academic confidence, the programme brought together eighteen undergraduate students from

Fourth Collaborative Encounter of the Department of Christian Civilization and SCM On 25 November 2025, the Department of Christian Civilization of the University of Jaffna, together with the Student Christian Movement (SCM), held their fourth collaborative encounter, continuing a partnership rooted in dialogue, service, and youth formation. This year’s initiative moved beyond the classroom into

Study Tour 2025: Enhancing Learning through Field Experience From 17 to 19 September 2025, the Department of Christian Civilization at the University of Jaffna organized a study tour for Level II students as part of their academic program. The three day initiative was designed to strengthen academic understanding by providing direct exposure to Christian art,

Christian Gender Perspectives: Lecture by Dr. J. Kulandai at the University of Jaffna On 20 May 2025, the Department of Christian Civilization at the University of Jaffna organized a special academic event titled “Christian Gender Perspectives.” The distinguished speaker was Dr. J. Kulandai, OFM, from the Department of Linguistics, University of Madras, India. In his

Memorial Service in Honour of Pope Francis at the University of Jaffna On Thursday, 24 April 2025, at 9.00 a.m., the Department of Christian Civilization of the University of Jaffna organized a solemn memorial service in commemoration of the passing of Pope Francis, the 226th Pope. The event was held at the Kailasapathy Auditorium of

Exploring Tamil Buddhism: Lecture by Prof. Peter Chalk On 18 March 2025, the Department of Christian Civilization at the University of Jaffna hosted a special academic event featuring Prof. Peter Chalk, retired professor from Uppsala University, Sweden, who visited the department along with his wife, Mrs. Gert. Addressing students and staff, Prof. Chalk delivered a