Good Shepherd Institute of Theology
GSIT
About
About GSIT
The Good Shepherd Institute of Theology (GSIT) at the Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol was erected on 23rd June 2023 by the Dicastery for Culture and Education, Rome. It is affiliated to the Pontifical Athenaeum Jnana Deepa, Pune, Faculty of Theology. and is endowed with the authority to confer the Baccalaureate in Theology to students who successfully complete the Three-Year Course of Theology.
GSIT continues the long and rich tradition of theological formation at Rachol, aiming to form seminarians who are deeply rooted in the Word of God, the teachings of the Church and a spirit of service to the People of God.
Academic Affiliation & Recognition
Affiliated to
Pontifical Athenaeum Jnana Deepa
Pune, India
Authority to confer the
Baccalaureate in Theology
upon successful completion of the
Three-Year Course of Theology
Academic Heritage
The tradition of theological studies at Rachol has a long and
illustrious history. In 1887, Pope Leo XIII, by his Apostolic Letter
Quum Venerabilis Frater, granted to the Seminary the faculty of
bestowing the academic degree of Bacheler in Theology. Later,
in 1931, this privilege was revoked when Pope Pius XI, through his
ia Apostolic Constitution Deus Scientiarum Dominus, reserved
the granting of degrees to Universities or Faculties that were
canonically erected.
Building on this legacy. GSIT has been re-established to continue
the theological formation of seminarians in fidelity to the Church’s
academic standards.
Theology Programme
The Three-Year Theology Course at GSIT offers a profound understanding of Catholic doctrine.
Sacred Scripture, moral theology, pastoral theology, liturgy, canon law and other ecclesiastical disciplines.
Duration
3 Years
Who Attends?
Seminarians during the Theology stage
Outcomde
Baccalaureate in Theology
(conferred by Jnana Deepa)
Courses & Programs
THEOLOGICAL-PASTORAL COURSE
For Lay Faithful
On the Teachings of the Church – Post Vatican Council II
Course Dates
28th June 2026
Sth & 19th July 2006
9th, 16th & 30th August 2026
6th, 13th & 27th September 2026
1tth & 18th October 2026
8th November 2026
Program
Holy Eucharist: 9:00 am
Sessions: 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
(Snacks and lunch will be provided)
Topics
Christian Ethics
Social Doctrine
Faith
Resgistration
rector_goa@hrediffmail.com
racholseminary@gmail.com
goodshepherdinatitutegoaqpgmailcom
Tel: 0832 2910631 / 7888287051/ 87666099271