Jobymon Skaria

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  • Theologian
  • Scholar
  • Adjunct lecturer
Known forDalit Theology, Boundary Crossings and Liberation in India: Biblical and Postcolonial Study

Dr. Jobymon Skaria is a theologian, scholar, and adjunct lecturer whose work primarily focusses on religious education, interdisciplinary theological research, and pedagogical methodologies.[1] He holds a PhD in Theology from Dublin City University (2020), where his research focused on postcolonial identity, Dalit theology, and the reception of Abrahamic traditions in the ancient world.[2] Dr. Skaria has been involved in teaching at the university level for over five years, with roles in curriculum development, student supervision, and academic mentorship.[3][4]

Dr. Skaria is known for his book Dalit Theology, Boundary Crossings and Liberation in India: Biblical and Postcolonial Study (Bloomsbury, 2022), which approaches Dalit theology from the perspective of a St. Thomas Christian scholar.[5] He has also contributed to peer-reviewed journals such as Vetus Testamentum[6] and Biblische Notizen,[7] focusing on theological issues related to postcolonial identity and religious interpretation, particularly in the context of ancient Israel.

Currently, Dr. Skaria holds adjunct and visiting lecturer positions at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, and the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary.[8] While he continues to mentor students, his approach to academic mentorship has been viewed by some as overly focused on niche theological areas, with limited application to broader theological or interdisciplinary discussions.[9] His efforts to guide international students and migrants have been acknowledged, although the long-term impact of these initiatives is not universally agreed upon.

Publications

Books

  • Dalit Theology, Boundary Crossings and Liberation in India: Biblical and Postcolonial Study (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022).[10]

Journal articles

  • "Developing a Pan-Israelite Identity of the Twelve Tribes: An Alternate Reading of the Melchizedek Episode from the Margins of Late Persian/Early Hellenistic Contexts[11]," Biblische Notizen/Biblical Notes 201 (2024), 31-54.
  • "An Alternative Reading of Elisha's Promise to the Shunammite Woman (2 Kgs 4:8–17) from the Margins in Achaemenid Yehud[12]," Vetus Testamentum (2024), published online ahead of print. [DOI: 10.1163/15685330-bja10165]
  • "Golah Politics Unmasked: An Alternative Reading of the Gibeah Episode (Judges 19:1-30) Amidst the Religio-political Developments in Early Achaemenid Yehud[13]," Biblische Notizen/Biblical Notes 197 (2023), 37-58.
  • "Hosting Outsider and Dancing with Diversity: Reading Genesis 14:18-20 through the Post-exilic Eyes[14]," Hekamtho: Syrian Orthodox Theological Journal 5.2 (March 2020), ISSN 2395-4426.
  • "Reimagining Moab and Ammon: Genesis 19:30-38 through Persian Imperialism[15]," Hekamtho: Syrian Orthodox Theological Journal 3 (November 2017), ISSN: 2395-4426.
  • "Reading the Promises to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3 through the Post-Exilic Deuteronomic Eyes," Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection[16] 81.9 (September 2017).

Book reviews

  • "Call and Commitment: A Journey of Faith from Nakba to Palestinian Liberation Theology," written by Naim Ateek, International Journal of Asian Christianity 7.2 (September 2024), 316-318.
  • "The Russian Orthodox Community in Hong Kong: Religion, Ethnicity, and Intercultural Religions," written by Loretta E. Kim and Chengyi Zhou, International Journal of Asian Christianity 7.1 (February 2024), 143-145.

Presentations

  • "Theology in the Public Square: Dalit Theology and Dalits' Forgotten Voices," organized by South East Technological University, Waterford, 21st November 2024.
  • "St Thomas Christians' Encounter with the Caste System in South India," organized with Trinity Centre for Asian Studies, 21st March 2024, Trinity College, Dublin.
  • "Meeting Between Divinity and Humanity as a Paradigm for Advancing Intercultural Dialogical Hermeneutics: An Intertextual Dialogue Between Abraham's Arbitration (Gen 18:22b-33) and Pottan Theyyam," International Conference, 13th July 2023 (published by Brill).
  • "Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Hermeneutic on Human Dignity," paper presented at the Freedom of Religion or Belief Roundtable, Churches Together in UK and Ireland, 7th March 2023.
  • "Developing a Pan-Israelite Identity of the Twelve Tribes: An Alternate Reading of the Melchizedek Episode from the Margins of Late Persian/Early Hellenistic Contexts," presented at the Emerging Scholars Forum, Irish Biblical Association Annual Conference, 18th February 2023.

References

  1. ↑ ICAN (2025-08-19). "Dr Jobymon Skaria". St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  2. ↑ Skaria, Jobymon (2020-05-19). Abraham's crossings to Egypt and Gerar and its implications for Dalit theology (doctoral thesis). Dublin City University.
  3. ↑ Dublin, Trinity College. "St. Thomas Christians' encounter with the caste system in South India - News & Events | Trinity College Dublin". www.tcd.ie. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  4. ↑ "Decentring Dalit Theology through Dalits' Forgotten Voices", Dalit Theology, Boundary Crossings and Liberation in India, I.B. Tauris, 2022, doi:10.5040/9780755642380.ch-005, ISBN 978-0-7556-4235-9, retrieved 2025-08-19
  5. ↑ Skaria, Jobymon (2022-11-03). Dalit Theology, Boundary Crossings and Liberation in India: A Biblical and Postcolonial Study. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7556-4237-3.
  6. ↑ Skaria, Jobymon (2024-05-27). "Judean Reception of the Elisha Narratives: An Alternative Reading of Elisha's Promise to the Shunammite Woman (2 Kgs 4:8–17) from the Margins in Achaemenid Yehud". Vetus Testamentum. 75 (2): 245–269. doi:10.1163/15685330-bja10165. ISSN 0042-4935.
  7. ↑ "Developing a Pan-Israelite Community: An Alternative Reading of the Melchizedek Episode from the Margins of Late Persian/Early Hellenistic Contexts". www.herder.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  8. ↑ "Amazon.co.uk".
  9. ↑ Rajendram, Elil (2023-08-28). "Dalit Theology, Boundary Crossings and Liberation in India: A Biblical and Post-colonial Study, written by Jobymon Skaria". International Journal of Asian Christianity. 6 (2): 304–306. doi:10.1163/25424246-06020011. ISSN 2542-4246.
  10. ↑ "Dalit Theology, Boundary Crossings and Liberation in India". Bloomsbury.
  11. ↑ "Developing a Pan-Israelite Community: An Alternative Reading of the Melchizedek Episode from the Margins of Late Persian/Early Hellenistic Contexts". www.herder.de.
  12. ↑ https://brill.com/view/journals/vt/75/2/article-p245_5.xml
  13. ↑ "Golah Politics Unmasked: An Alternative Reading of the Gibeah Episode (Judges 19:1-30) Amidst the Religio-political Developments in Early Achaemenid Yehud | Biblische Notizen". www.herder.de.
  14. ↑ https://msotseminary.edu.in/admin/uploads/hekamtho/Hekamtho10S.pdf
  15. ↑ https://msotseminary.edu.in/admin/uploads/hekamtho/Hekamtho%205%20Nov%202017.pdf
  16. ↑ Skaria, Jobymon. "Reading the Promises to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3 through the Post-Exilic Deuteronomic Eyes 1 Jobymon SKARIA" – via www.academia.edu. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

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