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Academic Qualification

  1. MA in Christian Studies, Chair of Christian Studies, Madrass (2008).
  2. BSC from St. Philomena College, Mangalore University, Karnataka (1998).
  3. Diploma in Computer, from Manipal Institute of Computer Education, Mangalore (1998).
  4. Diploma in Formation from Atmadarshan, Patna, Bihar (2014).
  5. BPh from Jnana-Deepa (JD), the Pontifical Athenaeum of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, Maharashtra (2003).
  6. MPh from Jnana-Deepa (JD), the Pontifical Athenaeum of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, Maharashtra (2013). 
  7. PhD from Jnana-Deepa (JD), the Pontifical Athenaeum of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, Maharashtra (2020).

 Area of Specialisation
Philosophy - Indian Philosophy (Vedantic tradition)
  1. MPh dissertation: “The Philosophy and Significance of Lokasaṅgraha (the Welfare of the Worlds) in the Bhagavadgīta.”
  2. PhD Dissertation: “Avibhāga-Bhedābheda (Indivisible Difference And Non-Difference) in the Vijñānāmṛtabhāṣyam Of Vijñānabhikṣu: A Thread That Unites Divergent Aspects of Reality.”

Subjects Taught
Methodology of Study, Methodology of Scientific Research, Epistemology, Darshana (Vedic Systems), Non-Vedic Systems (Buddhism, Jainism and Charvaka), Vedanta, Bhagavadgīta, Ancient Indian Thoughts / Early Hindu Thought, Modern and Contemporary Indian Thinkers, Bhakti Movements in India, Gandhian Philosophy, Tribal Philosophy, Vaisheshika Metaphysics, Western Hermeneutics, Indian Hermeneutics, Computer Science.

Institutions 
  1. St. Albert's College, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  2. Vishwa Jyothi Gurukul, Christnagar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
  3. Jnana-deepa (JD) Institute for Philosophy and Religion, Pune, Maharashtra.
  4. Institute Mater Dei (IMD), Old Goa, Goa.
  5. Pushpashrama, Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Mysore, Karnataka.
  6. St. Paul's Seminary, Bharathiyar Salai, Trichy.

Present Status
  • Director of St. Albert's Institute of Philosophy (SAIP), Ranchi, Jharkhand; affiliated to Jnana Deepa, Pune, Maharashtra. 
  • The Chief Editor of the Annual Journal, Sevartham, Published by St. Albert's College, Ranchi.
  • Treasurer of the Association of the Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI); Head office: Eluru. 

Books Published

1. Avibhāga-Bhedābheda in the Vijñānāmṛtabhāṣyam of Vijñānabhikṣu: A Thread That Unites Divergent Aspects of Reality. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, 2022; pp 426+xxvii, ISBN 978-93-9175904-9; Price Rs. 995. 
(Available on both Amazon and Flipkart online portals).


2. Lokasaṅgraha, the Welfare of the Worlds in the Bhagavadgītā (New Delhi: ISPCK, 2025).



Edited Works
1. Raju Felix Crasta (Ed.), Emancipative Education: Policies and Practices (New Delhi: Christian World Imprints; Eluru: Association of Christian Philosophers of India, 2023).


2. Editor of Sevartham Journal Published by the Faculty of Theology Ranchi, St. Albert's College, Ranchi, Jharkhand. 



Papers Presented At National and International Conferences
  1. “Challenging the Process of A-signification of Tribal Land,” at the 42nd Annual Research Seminar of Association of Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI), on the theme Indian Hermeneutics of Suspicion at Guwahati, from 24-27 October 2017.
  2. Presented a paper on “The Role of Symbolism in the Construction of Social Hierarchy,” in the Association of Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI) Seminar on Symbolism: Construction and Deconstruction held between 14-18 October 2014 at Aluva, Kerala, India, Organized by ACPI, India.
  3. Presented a paper on “Indigenous Scientific Knowledge and Biopiracy,” in the Association of Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI) Seminar on Philosophizing Science: Promises, Perils and Possibilities held between 22-25 October 2019 at St. Joseph Vas Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa, India, Organized by ACPI, India.
  4. Presented a paper on "Post Covid-19: The Ethical Challenge of Care and Cure," in a Two-days National Webinar on "Post COVID-19: Challenges, Opportunities and Ethics of Care" held between 13-14 June 2020, Organized by the Department of Philosophy, Nirmala College, Ranchi.
  5. Presented a paper on "The Role of NSS in Creating Social Awareness and Responsibilities during Covid 19 outbreak," in the Three-Days National Webinar on "Not Me But You" held between 22-24 March 2021, organized by Nirmala College, Ranchi.
  6. Presented a paper on “Indigenous Knowledge and Emancipation,” in the Association of Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI) Seminar on Emancipative Education: Promises, Perils and Possibilities held between 14-16 October 2022 at Morning Star College, Barrackpore, Kolkata, India, Organized by ACPI, India.
  7. Presented a paper on “Indian Contribution to Artificial Intelligence,” in the Association of Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI) Seminar on Engulfing Presence of Artificial Intelligence held between 21-23 October 2023 at Little Flower Seminary, Aluva, Kerala, India, Organized by ACPI, India.
  8. Presented a paper titled “Indigenous Worldview as Hope for a New Society” at the 47th National ACPI in Mangaluru, Karnataka, in October 2024.
  9. Edited Volumes 47 (2022), 48 (2023), 49 (2024) and 50 (2025) of Sevartham. (Volume 47: Seeking Communion with the Divine in Nature; Vol 48: Synodality for the Vibrant Community; Vol. 49: Pilgrims of Hope; Vol 50. Awakening the Indigenous Soul: Possibilities, Promises and Perils).



Published Articles
  1. “Crucifying the Crucified,” Special Contribution, in Morning India News Paper, English, Ranchi Edition, April 16, 2017, Page no.4, can be accessed on http://216.15.194.90/morningindia/pagezoomsinwindows.php?img=undefined&id=1604&boxid=138953482&cid=4&mod=1&pagenum=0&edcode=71. Also available in http://rfcrasta.blogspot.in/2017/04/crucifying-crucified.html. 
  2. “Fear of Existence as the Suppression of Integration,” May 17, 2017, in www.velivada.com, can be accessed from http://velivada.com/2017/05/17/fear-existence-suppression-integration/. 
  3. “I Want to Study: An Inspirational Success Story,” May 18, 2017, in www.velivada.com, can be accessed from http://velivada.com/2017/05/18/want-study-inspirational-success-story/ “Let there be Light,” October 19, 2017, in www.writers.in can be accessed from http://thewriter.in/let-there-be-light/. 
  4. “Compassion and Forgiveness, Two Virtues of Social Harmony,” November 3, 2017, in www.writers.in, can be accessed from http://thewriter.in/compassion-forgiveness-two-virtues-social-harmony/. 
  5. “Christ, the Servant King,” November 27, 2017, in www.writers.in, can be accessed from http://thewriter.in/christ-servant-king-2/. 
  6. “Preparing for Christmas: Advent, a gracious time to open the door,” December 2, 2017, in www.writers.in, can be accessed from http://thewriter.in/advent-gracious-time-open-door/. 
  7. "Christmas: He did not get a place," December 14, 2017, in www.writers.in can be accessed from http://thewriter.in,/christmas-not-get-place/.
  8. “Myth as Narrative: Re-reading of the Oraon Creation Myth in the Contemporary Time.” Sevartham: Indian Culture in a Christian Context, Ranchi: St. Albert’s College Publication, 37(2012): 103-117.
  9. “Cosmotheandric Inter-relatedness in the Life and Culture of Tribals of Chotanagpur and its Global Significance,” Sevartham: Indian Culture in a Christian Context, Ranchi: St. Albert’s College Publication, 38(2013): 105-121.
  10. “The Philosophy and Significance of Lokasaṅgraha (The Welfare of the Worlds) In the Bhagavadgītā: Exegetical And Hermeneutical Exploration,” Jnanasanjivani, Pune: Vol.1, No.1 (2013): 1-20. Journal Online. http://jdv.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/7.pdf or http://www.jdv.edu.in/index.php?option=com_pgjournal&task=viewArticle&id=18&Itemid=58.
  11. “The Story of Stones: An Allegorical Understanding of the Self,” Sevartham: Indian Culture in a Christian Context, Ranchi: St. Albert’s College Publication, 39 (2014):123-134.
  12. “The Role of Symbolism in the Construction of Social Hierarchy,” in The Symbolic World: Construction and Deconstruction, ed. S. Sekar Sebastin, Association of Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI) Series 16. ATC: Bangalore, 2015: 205-219.
  13. "What Message does this Christmas Bring to You?," December 22, 2017, in www.writers.in, can be accessed from http://thewriter.in/message-christmas-brings/. 
  14. "Two incomplete equals become one: Making families Holy and Sacred," December 30, 2017, in www.writers.in, can be accessed from http://thewriter.in/11194-2/.
  15. “Lent: A Time to Walk-the-Vāk,” February 13, 2018, in www.writers.in, can be accessed from http://thewriter.in/lent-
    time-walk-vak/. or also can be accessed from http://rfcrasta.blogspot.in/2018/03/lent-time-to-walk-vak.html. 
  16. “THEFT, MURDER AND SELFIE: Why do people have to die of hunger?,” February 25, 2018, in www.writers.in, can be accessed from http://thewriter.in/theft-murder-selfie-people-die-hunger/. 
  17. "Welcoming Newness," in Francis Effect: Fifty-one Articles on Pope Francis' Insights, Eds. Kuruvilla Pandikattu and Jose M. Vadappuram. Pune: Papal Seminary, 2018: pp.181-184. 
  18. "Statues and Statues: Critique of a Propaganda," 12 March 2018, in rfcrasta.blogspot.in, can be accessed from http://rfcrasta.blogspot.in/2018/03/statues-and-statutes-critique-of.html.
  19. "Jesus Cried Aloud and Died: Appropriating the Sacrifice of Jesus for Today," 28 March 2018, in rfcrasta.blogspot.in, can be accessed from http://rfcrasta.blogspot.in/2018/03/jesus-cried-aloud-and-died.html.
  20. “Challenging the Process of A-signification of Tribal Land,” in Indian Hermeneutics of Suspicion. ed. Francis Arackal, Association of Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI) Series 19. Eluru: Association of Christian Philosopher of India; New Delhi: Christian World Imprints, 2018: 137-150.
  21. “The Hermeneutical Appropriation of Tattvamasi,” in Logic and Love: Reflecting on Professor John Vattanky's Contribution to Indian Philosophy and Spirituality. Ed. Thomas Karimundakkal and Kuruvilla Pandikattu, JDV Philosophy Series - 7. Pune: Jnanadeepa Vidyapeeth; New Delhi: Christian World Imprints, 2019: 91-110.
  22. “Science and Indigenous Knowledge: Resisting Biopiracy,” in Philosophising Science: Promises, Perils and Possibilities. Ed. Joy A. P., ACPI Series - 21. Delhi: Christian World Imprints, 2020: 117-132.
  23. “Synodality for the Vibrant Community,” Editorial in Sevartham vol. 48 (2023): 5-12.
  24. "A Rejuvenating Journey of the Church," Darpan (Ranchi: St. Albert's College, 2022-23): 34-36.
  25. “Creating Virant Synodal Community in a Formation House,” in Darpan: Students’ Annual Magazine (Ranchi: St. Albert’s College, 2023-24): 32-35.
  26. “Indigenous Knowledge and Emancipation,” in Emancipative Education: Policies and Practices. Ed. Raju Felix Crasta, ACPI Series - 22. Delhi: Christian World Imprints, 2023: 137-150.
  27. “Indian Contribution to Artificial Intelligence,” in Engulfing Presence of Artificial Intelligence. Ed. Stephen Jeyard, ACPI Series - 23. Delhi: Christian World Imprints, 2024.
  28. Published the paper “Critique of Indian Contribution to AI” in the book Engulfing the Presence of AI, published by ACPI and CWI in 2024. 
  29. Published an article, “Grammatology of Knowledge: Towards the Construction of Ethnoepistemology,” Sevartham vol. 50 (2025): 35-60.
  30. Published a research paper, “Indigenous Worldview as Hope for a New Society,” in Hope: Philosophizing From Multi-Horizons, edited by Ivan D’Souza (New Delhi: CWI; Eluru: ACPI, 2025): 251-268.
  31. Published a research paper, “The Role of Tribal Religion in Shaping India’s Political Landscape,” in Sacred and Secular: India’s Religious Dynamics edited by Arnald Mahesh I and Joseph D’Souza (Bengaluru: ATC, 2025): 127-146. 
  32. "Pilgrims of Hope: A Call to a Renewed Vision of Faith and Mission," [Ediorial] in Sevartham vol. 49 (2024): 5-9.
  33. “The Pilgrimage of 50 Golden Years (1975-2025) of Sevartham Journal,” [Editorial], Sevartham vol. 50 (2025): 5-14.
Book Reviews
  1. May They All Be One: Towards an Ecumenical Theology of the Church (Indore: Satprakashan Sanchar Kendra, 2012), by Subhash Anand in Sevartham Vol. 38 (2013): 123-124. Reviewed by Fr. Florent Jonckheere SJ and Fr. Raju Felix Crasta.
  2. Jharkhand Ke Pramukh ādivāsī Samudāy (Ranchi: Social Institute for Growth and Networking (SIGN), 2014) by Benjamin Lakra, in Sevartham Vol. 39 (2014):155-156.
  3. The Liberator of Tribals: Short Biography of Servant of God Father Constant Lievens, S.J. (Ranchi: Ranchi Jesuits, 2014) by Agapit Tirkey, in Sevartham Vol. 39 (2014): 153-54. 
  4. Śiks̩ā-Jagat Mein Samvegātmak Prajña: Śaiks̩an̩ik Jīvan Ko Sampūrn̩tā Kī Rāh Par Lene Kā Prayog (New Delhi: S. Chand & amp; Company Pvt. Ltd., 2016), by Eva Jastina Romould, in Sevartham Vol. 41 (2016): 167-68.
  5. Mūsā Ke Vaṅśaj (Allahabad: K.K Publications, 2015) by Sudhir Kumar Kujur and Agapit Kujur, in Sevartham Vol. 41 (2016): 163-64.
  6. Seeking God Experience: A Few Pastoral Reflections (Mumbai: St. Paul’s Publication, 2023), by C.R. Prabhu, pp.224, Price Rs. 250, ISBN 978-93-92340-59-8, in Sevartham Vol. 48 (2023): 195-96.

  7. Reflections on Pastoral Care and Guidance: Few Guidelines for all Priests (Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur Diocese, 2023), by C.R. Prabhu, pp.xiv+114, Price Rs.100, in Sevartham Vol. 48 (2023): 196-97.

  8. An Anthology of Indian Philosophy: Intercultural Perspective (New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House, 2025), by Vincent Gabriel Furtado, Pp 491+x, Price Rs. 875, ISBN-978-93-5966-928-1 (Hardcover), in Sevartham Vol. 50 (2025): 171-174. 

  9. Thus Spoke the Bible: Basics of Biblical Narratives (Bangalore: TPI, 2024), by Antony John Baptist, Pp 180+xxvii, ISBN- 978-93-95623-94-1 (Paperback) in Sevartham Vol. 50 (2025): 175-176. 



Keynote Address
  1. Delivered a Keynote Address on “The Philosophy and Significance of Lokasaṅgraha (the Welfare of the Worlds) in the Bhagavadgīta,” in Ranchi: Faculty of Theology of Ranchi, on 9 July 2013. 
  2. Delivered a keynote address on “Vanmahotsav: The Significance of Forestation,” Organized by the National Service Scheme on 7 July 2025, at Nirmala College, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  3. Delivered a 30-hour lecture on Metaphysics in Indian Philosophy at Vishwajyoti Institute of Philosophy, Christnagar, Varanasi, from 20-31 October 2025.
  4. Taught a course on Vedanta at St. Paul’s Institute of Philosophy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, in November 2024



Seminars Attended
  1. Richard De Smet-Jean de Marneff National Conference on Cosmotheandric Vision, at Faculty of Philosophy, Jnanadeepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, 8-9 December 2017.
  2. Attended the 48th National ACPI Conference in Good Shepherd Institute of Philosophy, Kunnoth, Kerala, from 10 to12 October 2025.
  3. Attended an interdenominational seminar commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed of 325 AD on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at St. Albert’s College, Ranchi.
  4. Attended a five-day international seminar, the “Psychosexual Integration Conference,” held from 15 to 19 April 2024, conducted by Capuchin Online Ministries.
  5. Attended the 48th National ACPI Conference in Good Shepherd Institute of Philosophy, Kunnoth, Kerala, from 10 to12 October 2025.
  6. Attended an interdenominational seminar commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed of 325 AD on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at St. Albert’s College, Ranchi. 

   Seminars/Conferences Conducted
  1. Convened a national annual research seminar at the institute on 8 February 2025. The theme of the seminar was “Pilgrims of Hope: A Call for a Renewed Vision of Faith and Mission,” in which I delivered a lecture titled “Hope in Indigenous Worldview for a Renewed Society.”
  2. Conducted an orientation programme for teachers and students in three schools around Ranchi.
  3. Convened a national annual research seminar at St. Albert’s College on 15 November 2025 on the theme “Awakening the Indigenous Soul: Possibilities, Practices and Perils.”

Dr. Raju Felix Crasta

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