About CBAI

Dedicated to promoting biblical scholarship and research across India through excellence in education, publication, and collaboration.

Our Mission & Vision

The Catholic Biblical Association of India is committed to advancing biblical studies and making scholarly resources accessible to researchers, students, and institutions across the nation.

Our Mission

To promote scientific study of the Bible through research, publication, and collaboration among biblical scholars in India. We aim to make quality biblical scholarship accessible to all, fostering a deeper understanding of Scripture in the Indian context.

Our Vision

To be the leading platform for Catholic biblical scholarship in India, serving as a bridge between traditional wisdom and contemporary research, and making biblical knowledge a transformative force in society.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to supporting researchers, preserving scholarly heritage, and fostering academic excellence through our comprehensive bibliography platform and publication initiatives.

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do at CBAI

Academic Excellence

Maintaining the highest standards in biblical research and scholarship

Collaboration

Building bridges between scholars, institutions, and communities

Accessibility

Making biblical scholarship available to all researchers and students

Innovation

Embracing technology to enhance research and dissemination

Integrity

Upholding ethical standards in all our research and publications

Cultural Context

Interpreting Scripture within the rich Indian cultural heritage

Our Journey

Decades of dedication to biblical scholarship in India

1957

Foundation

Catholic Biblical Association of India was established to promote biblical studies and research across the country.

1975

First Publications

Launch of our flagship journal, establishing CBAI as a leading voice in biblical scholarship.

1990

National Expansion

Collaboration with major seminaries and theological institutions across India.

2010

Digital Transition

Beginning of digitization initiatives to make scholarly resources accessible online.

2024

Platform Launch

Introduction of the comprehensive CBAI Bibliography Platform, revolutionizing access to biblical scholarship.

Our Impact in Numbers

5,000+
Publications Catalogued
500+
Contributing Authors
50+
Partner Institutions
65+
Years of Excellence

Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated individuals guiding CBAI's mission

RP

Rev. Dr. Paul Raj

President

Leading CBAI's vision for biblical scholarship and fostering collaboration across institutions.

SF

Sr. Dr. Maria Francis

Vice President

Overseeing research initiatives and academic partnerships throughout India.

JM

Dr. Joseph Matthew

Secretary

Managing operations and coordinating CBAI's national and international programs.

AT

Dr. Anna Thomas

Publications Director

Guiding our publication strategy and ensuring scholarly excellence.

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