STELLA MARIS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 086

DEPARTMENT OF VALUE EDUCATION

SYLLABUS
(Effective from the academic year 2019–2020)

CHRISTIAN LIVING

CODE:19PV/CD/CL22 CREDITS:2
L T P:2 0 0
TOTAL TEACHING HOURS:26

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

 To enable the students to recognize and develop their personal selves
 To enable students to recognize their role as Christians in society by emulating
leaders in the Bible.
 To facilitate an understanding of the Divine through a study of select chapters from
the Bible and papal encyclicals.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

On Successful completion of the course, students will be able to

 To identify their personal strengths and weakness

 To recognize their role as Christian leaders in society
 To display an understanding of the Divine.

Unit 1
Valuing Self (6 Hours)
1.1 Self-Knowledge – Self Worth - Ps. 139 & Letter of James
1.2 Self-Acceptance – Self Love – Ps. 51 & Letter of James

Unit 2 (14 Hours)

Valuing Others
2.1 Leading Others – Moses - Exodus - Chapter 2-20
2.2 Servant Leadership – Jesus. - St. John chapter 13
2.3 Living our faith as Christian Leaders – Acts: St. Peter and St. Paul

Unit 3 (6 Hours)
Valuing the Divine
3.1 Creator, Preserver, Sustainer – Ps. 1, Ps. 8
3.2 Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis – Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the
Gospel.
3.3 Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis – Gaudete et Exsultate – Call to Holiness

Retreat - All students are required to attend.

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE
Dubrin, J. Andrew. Effective Leadership. Delhi: Goyal, 1999.
James, G.M. Human Excellence Development. Chennai: Prakash 2010.
Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, Phyllis Hendry. Lead Like Jesus Revisited.
Pope Francis. Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel. Trivandrum Carmel, 2013.
Pope Francis. Gaudate et Exultate – Rejoice and Be Glad, Mumbai, Uchitha Graphic
Printers, 2018
The Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version. Bangalore: Theological Publications in India,
2010.
Miller, M. J., & Benedict, . (2011). YOUCAT English: Youth catechism of the Catholic
Church. San Francisco, Calif: Ignatius Press.
Miller, M. J., & Francis, . (2016). DOCAT English: What to do?. San Francisco, Calif:
Ignatius Press.

PATTERN OF ASSESSMENT (Internal) - Marks: 50

Continuous Assessment Test:
Group discussion/Presentation/Assignments/Role Plays/Case Studies/Quiz

Teaching / Learning Methods

Lectures/Group discussions/Paper presentations/Power point presentations/Assignments/Role
plays/Case studies/Debates/Documentaries and video clippings
 STELLA MARIS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 086

DEPARTMENT OF VALUE EDUCATION

SYLLABUS
(Effective from the academic year 2019–2020)

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONALITY

CODE:19PV/ET/HP22 CREDITS:2
L T P:2 0 0
TOTAL TEACHING HOURS:26
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
 To inculcate in the students a holistic approach towards the development of an
integrated personality
 To enable the students to recognize and enhance their personal, social and spiritual
values.
 To enable students to develop and understand the value of leadership and the skills
pertaining to it.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

On Successful completion of the course, students will be able to

 Understand themselves better and will be able to recognize their personal, social and
spiritual values.
 Enhance their knowledge of social and personal skills along with personality
development.
 To apply the skills of leadership in daily life, at home, in their workplace and in
society.

Unit 1
Self-Awareness (6 Hours)
1.1 Understanding of the self - self-confidence, self-esteem, personal credibility.
1.2 Personal Development - family, education and career
1.3 Personal challenges – Adaptability to culture, society and environment.

Unit 2
Values Of Leadership (12 Hours)
2.1 Youth leadership
2.2 Role of youth in nation- building – social, political, economic and cultural
2.3 Laws pertaining to human rights and responsibilities- Right to education Article
21(A); Right to life and liberty Article 21; Right to work, to just and favourable
conditions of work Article 23(2)

Unit 3
Spiritual Awareness And Development (8 Hours)
3.1 Prayer & meditation
3.2 Forgiveness & tolerance
3.3 Charity & service
3.4 Harmony & peace building
Workshop – Youth Leadership.
It is a requirement for all students

Teaching /Learning Methods

 Lectures
 Group discussion
 Paper presentations
 Power point presentations
 Seminars
 Role play
 Case studies
 Debates
 Documentaries and video clippings

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

Davidar(Eds) Human Values. New Delhi: All India Association of Christian Higher
Education (AIACHE) , 2013.

Dubrin ,J.Andrew. Effective Leadership.Goyal Publishers: Delhi, 1999.

Koikara, Felix. Heal the World. Mumbai: Better Yourself Books, 2002.
Subramanian,S.Human Rights International Challenges. New Delhi: Manas, 1997.
Thomas.M.A .The Struggle for Human Rights. Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 1992.

Ignacimuthu, S. Values for life. Better Yourself Books: Mumbai, 1994.

PATTERN OF ASSESSMENT (Internal) - Marks: 50

Quiz
Assignment
Presentation - Individual / Groups
 STELLA MARIS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 086

DEPARTMENT OF VALUE EDUCATION

Courses Offered to the Students of
M.A / M.Sc. /M.S.W. / M.Com. DEGREE

SYLLABUS
(Effective from the academic year 2015 – 2016)

VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

CODE: 15PV/CP/VC22 CREDITS: 2

L T P: 2 0 0
TOTAL TEACHING HOURS: 26
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
.
 To inculcate in the students a holistic approach towards the development of an
integrated personality
 To enable the students to recognize and develop their personal, societal and spiritual
competencies

EXPECTED OUTCOME
Development of a holistic Christian personality

Unit 1
Personal Competencies (6 hrs.)
1.1 Brief understanding of the various competencies for personal development.
1.2 Six future areas for competency building - higher studies, employment,
entrepreneurship, family business, family and homemaking and unemployment
1.3 Self-confidence; personal credibility
1.4 Flexibility; handling stress

Unit 2
Societal Competencies (8 hrs.)
2.1 Societal Analysis - Indian Socio-economic and politico-cultural systems –
health and environmental systems – respect for cultural diversities.
2.2 Human rights – Issues and challenges prevailing in society that hinder
peaceful living.
2.3 Youth and leadership – role of youth in nation building

Unit 3
Spiritual Competencies (12 hrs.)
3.1 Integrating self with the society. Call of Moses and liberation of a society. Ex: Chs. 3-5
3.2 Christian Calling - scripture and prayer in daily life - practices that deepen faith.
3.3 Faith and works in action – forgiveness, spirit of giving, service, charity – promoting
Peace. Matt. 18: 21-35; I Cor. Ch. 13; Jn 13: 1-20
 3.4 The Holy Spirit in Christian life. Acts 2: 1-13; Gal. 5: 13-26
3.5 Vatican Council II and its impact on the church;
The Joy of the Gospel ( Pope Francis)

Teaching / Learning Methods

 Lectures
 Group discussions
 Paper presentations
 Power point presentations
 Assignments
 Role plays
 Case studies
 Debates
 Documentaries and video clippings

Retreat - All catholic students are required to attend

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

Davidar(Eds) Human Values. New Delhi: All India Association of Christian Higher Education.
(AIACHE), 2013.
D’Souza, A. Anthony. Leaders for Today Hope for Tomorrow. Mumbai: Pauline, 2002.
Dubrin, J. Andrew. Effective Leadership. Delhi: Goyal, 1999.
James, G.M. Human Excellence Development. Chennai: Prakash 2010.
Koikara, Felix. Heal the World. Mumbai: Better Yourself Books, 2002.
Pope Francis. The Joy of the Gospel. Trivandrum Carmel, 2013.
Subramanian.S. Human Rights International Challenges. New Delhi: Manas,1997.
Thomas.M.A . The Struggle for Human Rights. Asian Trading Corporation: Bangalore, 1992.Print
The Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version. Bangalore: Theological Publications in India, 2010.
Mitra, K.Barun. Personality Development and Soft Skills. New Delhi: Oxford, 2011.
Ghosh, B.N. Managing Soft Skills for Personality Development. New Delhi: McGraw Hill
Education, 2012.

PATTERN OF EVALUATION (Internal) - Marks: 50

Continuous Assessment

Quiz
Assignment
Presentation - Individual / Groups
 STELLA MARIS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 086

DEPARTMENT OF VALUE EDUCATION

Courses Offered for the Students of
M.A / M.Sc. / M.S.W. / M.Com. DEGREE

SYLLABUS
(Effective from the academic year 2015 – 2016)

VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

CODE: 15PV/ET/VC22 CREDITS: 2

L T P: 2 0 0
TOTAL TEACHING HOURS: 26

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

 To inculcate in the students a holistic approach towards the development of
an integrated personality.
 To enable the students to recognize and develop their personal, social and
spiritual competencies

EXPECTED OUTCOME
An understanding and appreciation of self as a social and spiritual being

Unit 1
Personal Competencies (8 hrs.)
1.1 Brief understanding of the various competencies for personal
development.
1.2 Six future areas for competency building - higher studies, employment,
entrepreneurship, family business, family and homemaking and
unemployment
1.3 Self-confidence; personal credibility
1.4 Flexibility; handling stress

Unit 2
Leadership Competencies (10 hrs.)
2.1 Youth and leadership – role of youth in nation building
2.2 Societal Analysis - Indian Socio-economic and politico-cultural systems,
health and environmental systems, respect for cultural diversities.
2.3 Human Rights – Issues and challenges prevailing in society that hinder
peaceful living.

Unit 3
Spiritual Competencies (8 hrs.)
3.1 Integrating self with the society
3.2 Prayer – freeing the mind, prayer and meditation.
3.3 Spirituality in action –forgiveness, spirit of giving, service, charity,
promoting peace
 Teaching / Learning Methods

 Lectures
 Group discussion
 Paper presentations
 Power point presentations
 Seminars
 Role plays
 Case studies
 Debates
 Documentaries and video clippings

Workshop – Youth Leadership

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

Davidar(Eds) Human Values. New Delhi: All India Association of Christian Higher
Education(AIACHE), 2013.

D’Souza, A. Anthony. Leaders for Today Hope for Tomorrow. Mumbai: Pauline,
2002.

Dubrin ,J.Andrew. Effective Leadership.Goyal Publishers: Delhi, 1999.

James, G.M. Human Excellence Development. Chennai: Prakash, 2010.
Koikara, Felix. Heal the World. Mumbai: Better Yourself Books, 2002.
Subramanian,S.Human Rights International Challenges. New Delhi: Manas, 1997.
Thomas.M.A .The Struggle for Human Rights. Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation,
1992.
Ignacimuthu, S. Values for life. Better Yourself Books: Mumbai, 1994.
Christopher M Elizabeth Smith E Larry. Leadership Training. Chennai: Viva, 1999.
Covey R Stephen, Principle – Centred Leadership. Australia: Simon& Schuster, 1999
Mitra, K.Barun. Personality Development and Soft Skills. New Delhi: Oxford, 2011.
Ghosh, B.N. Managing Soft Skills for Personality Development. New Delhi: McGraw
Hill Education, 2012.

PATTERN OF EVALUATION (Internal) - Marks: 50

Continuous Assessment

Quiz
Assignment
Presentation - Individual / Groups
 STELLA MARIS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 086
DEPARTMENT OF VALUE EDUCATION
Courses Offered to the Students of
M.A / M.Sc. / M.Com. DEGREE

SYLLABUS
(Effective from the academic year 2015 – 2016)

WOMEN IN FAMILY AND SOCIETY

CODE: 15PV/CP/WF32 CREDITS: 2

L T P: 2 0 0
TOTAL TEACHING HOURS: 26
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
 To create in the students an awareness about women’s issues
 To sensitize the students to the challenges confronting women.
 To prepare the students to contribute to the empowerment of women.

EXPECTED OUTCOME
Sensitization of students to the challenges confronting women and to empower
them as Christian women

Unit 1
Women and Family (6 hrs.)
1.1 Understanding and realization of womanhood
1.2 Women and marriage
1.3 Women and positive parenting
1.4 Physical, Psychological and emotional well being
1.5 Challenges in daily life

Unit 2
Women in Society (8 hrs.)
2.1 Women and Career Options
2.2 Women and Science and Technology
2.3 Women and Media
2.4 Women in the Political System
2.5 Protective Laws and support systems for Women
Unit 3
Women in the Bible (12 hrs.)
3.1 Old Testament: Miriam, Ruth, Deborah, Esther, Judith
3.2 New Testament: Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Martha and Mary, Mary
Magdalene, Samaritan Woman and women who encountered Jesus and
supported Him in His ministry
3.3 Women Saints- Bl. Mary of the Passion, St. Theresa of Child Jesus,
St. Alphonsa, Bl. Mother Teresa
3.4 Church Documents – Dignity and Vocation of Women
Teaching / Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Group Discussions
• Paper Presentations
• Power Point Presentations
• Assignments
• Role Plays
• Case Studies
• Debates
• Documentaries and Video Clippings

Retreat - All catholic students are required to attend

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

Davidar(Eds). Human Values. New Delhi: All India Association of Christian Higher
Education (AIACHE), 2013.
D’Souza, Philomena. Women Icon of Liberation. Mumbai: Better Yourself Books, 2005.
Fernando Peter. Woman’s Image Making and Shaping. Pune: Ishvani Kendra, 1985.
Puthenkalam J and Mampara A. Sanctity in India. Yercaud; The Retreat 2000.
Knox Ronald. (trans) Autobiography of a Saint – St. Theresa of Lisieux. Mumbai; St.
Pauls, 1998.
Lockyer Herbert. The Women of the Bible – the life and times of all the women of the
Bible. London: Pickering and Ingles, 1967.
Raja RJ S J. You are Graced – Women in the Old Testament, Bangalore: NBCLC, 2004.
Raja RJ S J. You are Free – Women in the New Testament, Bangalore: NBCLC, 2004
North, Colleen. The Women In the Life and Work of Mary of the Passion. Chennai:
Vacha, 2007.
Pope John Paul II. Dignity and Vocation of Women. Mumbai: St. Paul’s Publications,
1988.
The Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version. Bangalore: Theological Publications in
India, 2010.

PATTERN OF EVALUATION (Internal) - Marks: 50

Continuous Assessment
Quiz
Assignment
Presentation - Individual / Groups
 STELLA MARIS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 086
DEPARTMENT OF VALUE EDUCATION
Courses Offered to the Students of
M.A / M.Sc. / M.Com. DEGREE

SYLLABUS
(Effective from the academic year 2015 – 2016)

WOMEN IN FAMILY AND SOCIETY

CODE: 15PV/ET/WF32

CREDITS: 2
L T P: 2 0 0
TOTAL TEACHING HOURS: 26

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

 To create in students an awareness about women’s issues
 To sensitize the students to the problems of women.
 To prepare the students for their multi-faceted roles as women.

EXPECTED OUTCOME
An appreciation of their roles and challenges as women

Unit 1
Women and Family (8 hrs.)
1.1 Understanding and realization of womanhood
1.2 Women and marriage
1.3 Women and positive parenting
1.4 Physical, Psychological and emotional well being
1.5 Challenges in daily life

Unit 2
Women in Society (10 hrs.)
2.1 Women and Career
2.2 Women and Science and Technology
2.3 Women and Media
2.4 Women in the Political System
2.5 Protective Laws and support systems for Women

Unit 3
Women and Spirituality (8 hrs.)
3.1 Spirituality and daily living
3.2 Great spiritual women of India
3.3 Building a Just Society – contribution of contemporary women
Teaching / Learning Methods

• Lectures
• Group Discussions
• Paper Presentations
• Power Point Presentations
• Seminar
• Role Plays
• Case Studies
• Debates
• Documentaries and Video Clippings

Workshop – 1. Human Rights Issues and Challenges

2. Gender Issues

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

Davidar(Eds). Human Values. New Delhi: All India Association of Christian Higher
Education (AIACHE), 2013.
D’Souza, Philomena. Women Icon of Liberation. Mumbai: Better Yourself Books,
2005.
Fernando Peter. Woman’s Image Making and Shaping. Pune: Ishvani Kendra, 1985.
North Colleen. The Women In the Life and Work of Mary of the Passion. Chennai:
Vacha, 2007.

PATTERN OF EVALUATION (Internal) - Marks: 50

Continuous Assessment

Quiz
Assignment
Presentation - Individual / Groups
 STELLA MARIS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 086

DEPARTMENT OF VALUE EDUCATION

Courses Offered for the Students of
M.A / M.Sc. / M.Com. DEGREE

SYLLABUS
(Effective from the academic year 2011 – 2012)

CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE – WOMEN IN FAMILY AND SOCIETY

CODE: 11PV/CP/WF32 CREDITS: 2

L T P: 2 0 0
TOTAL TEACHING HOURS: 26
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
 To create awareness about women’s issues among the students.
 To sensitize the students to problems of women.
 To prepare the students to contribute to the empowerment of women.

Unit 1 (8 hrs)
Women and Family
1.1 Understanding and realization of womanhood
1.2 Women and marriage
1.3 Women and positive parenting
1.4 Physical, Psychological and emotional well being
1.5 Challenges in daily life

Unit 2 (8 hrs)
Women in Society
2.1 Women and Career
2.2 Women and Science and Technology
2.3 Women and Media
2.4 Women in the Political System
2.5 Protective Laws and support systems for Women

Unit 3 (10 hrs)

Women in the Bible
3.1 Old Testament: Miriam, Ruth, Deborah, Esther
3.2 New Testament: Mary the Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Samaritan
Woman and women who encountered Jesus and supported Him in His
ministry.
3.3 Building a Just Society – contribution of every contemporary women

Workshop and Retreat

 STELLA MARIS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 086

DEPARTMENT OF VALUE EDUCATION

Courses Offered for the Students of
M.A / M.Sc. / M.Com. DEGREE

SYLLABUS
(Effective from the academic year 2011 – 2012)

ETHICS – WOMEN IN FAMILY AND SOCIETY

CODE: 11PV/ET/WF32 CREDITS: 2

L T P: 2 0 0
TOTAL TEACHING HOURS: 26

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

 To create awareness about women’s issues among the students.
 To sensitize the students to problems of women.
 To prepare the students to contribute to the empowerment of women.

Unit 1 (8 hrs)
Women and Family
1.1 Understanding and realization of womanhood
1.2 Women and marriage
1.3 Women and positive parenting
1.4 Physical, Psychological and emotional well being
1.5 Challenges in daily life

Unit 2 (10 hrs)

Women in Society
2.1 Women and Career
2.2 Women and Science and Technology
2.3 Women and Media
2.4 Women in the Political System
2.5 Protective Laws and support systems for Women

Unit 3 (8 hrs)
Women and Spirituality
3.1 Spirituality and daily living
3.2 Great spiritual women of India – Mirabai, etc.
3.3 Building a Just Society – contribution of contemporary women

Workshop and Meditation