Academic Qualifications:

• • M.A., University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, 1989.

  • B.A. (Special) First Class Honors ,University of Kelaniya, 1980.

Teaching Experience:

• • 2008 to date As a Lecturer of the MA programme in Christian Studies, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya.

  • 2004 to date Senior Lecturer Gr. I, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya.

  • 1989-2003 Senior Lecturer Gr. II, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya.

  • 1982-1989 Probationary Asst. Lecturer, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya.

  • 1981-1982 Temporary Asst. Lecturer, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya.

  • 1980-1981 Visiting Lecturer, Dept. of WCC & CC, University of Kelaniya.

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Administrative Experience:

• • 2005-2006 A member of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Association for Theology.

  • 2010-2013 Served as the Head of the Dept. of WCC & CC.

  • 2006 Served as the Acting Head of the Dept. of WCC & CC on two occasions.

  • 2001 Served as a Member of the Faculty Development Committee.

  • 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 Served as a Student Counsellor.

  • 1998-2007 I have been functioning as the senior treasurer of the Association of Christian Culture Students of the Dept.

Research and Publications:

Books:

• • Christianity nourished by Hebrew, Greek and Roman Cultures, 2003, Pubudu Printers, Makola.

  • The analysis of Job and the relationship between Man and God found in the wisdom literature 2012, Godage Publication

  • Diverse Christian Churches in Eastern Christianity, 2014, Godage Publication

Research Articles :

• • Diverse Christian Churches in Christianity, 2008, Humanities Journal, University of Kelaniya, Volume 5, p-p. 157-176

  • Analyzing the spread of Christianity in Sri Lanka during the Pre-Colonial period with the help of historical factors, 2011, Humanities Journal, University of Kelaniya, Volume 17, pp. 124-138

  • The History of the Dept. of Christian Culture, KRISANSA, Volume 1, No. 1, Christian Culture Society, University of Kelaniya, 2013 June, pp. 1-6

  • An analysis of the Holy Icon Art in the Orthodox Church, KRISANSA, Vol. 1, No. 2,  Christian Culture Society, University of Kelaniya, 2013 December, pp. 1-39

  • Cultural difference that was apparent while Christianity was learning introduced in Sri Lanka, KRISANSA, Vol.3, No.1, Christian Culture Society, University of Kelaniya, 2015 June, pp 267-290

Articles published in other Magazines :

• • Is religion an obstacle in the attempt of earning money?, Pavana, 2004 September Issue, Sri Lanka National Christian Board pp. 13-14.

  • Legends, associated with Christmas, Pavana, 2004 December Issue, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka National Christian Board pp. 4-9.

  • May there be peace among men on earth!, Pavana, 2005 December Issue, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka National Christian Board pp. 4-9.

Current Research Activities:

• • An Analysis of the Christian Catacombs.

  • Analyzing the Symbolical Art of Illuminated Manuscripts.

International & National Workshop/Seminar/Conference & Participation:

• • Main speech at the "Personality Development Programme" conducted by the Methodist Church of Sri Lanka - Minuwangoda Circuit on 10th Sep. 2003

  • I participated in a Panel Discussion organized by "ShanidaAyubovan" and telecast by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on 24th Dec. 2005.

  • Participation at seminar on "Violence against Women",was held on 25th March 2006 at the Diocesan Chambers atBauddhalokaMawatha, Colombo 7

Awards:

• • I was awarded two certificates and two medals in recognition of the dedicated service rendered to the University over a period of 25 years and 30 years in 2008 and in 2013