Former Assistant Anglican Bishop Dr.S. Batumalai , Ph.D,[U.K] . Part Final .
Rt. Rev.Dr.S Batumalai and his Siblings: Mr Sadayandy from the comely Cluny Estate, near Slim River, West Malaysia and his beloved wife Mrs Ammakannu Sadayandy were blessed with two smart sons and two lovely daughters namely : [1] Mr S Batumalai Sadayandy, [2] Mr.S Kanny Sadayandy ,[3] Ms.S. Kanniamma , [2] Ms.S. Rajamma,. It is pertinent here to say something about Mr.Kanny Sadayandy. Mr Kany Sadayandy was probably the first Indian to hold the post of Director of the Malaysian Industries Development Authority,[MIDA}, Government of Malaysia. . .
Rt Rev Dr S Batumalai and his wife and Children : Rev Dr S Batumalai and his lovely wife Mrs Elizabeth Batumalai are blessed with one smart son by name Mr Devanandan Palmer Batumalai and a beautiful daughter by name Mrs Shobanam . Dr.S Batumali has two lovely grandchildren namely: Adam and Noah. and these two grandchildren are the joy and bliss to Dr. S Batumalai in his old age.
Rev. S. Batumalai's Ordination and Theological Education : After taking Baptism young Batumalai willingly became a Volunteer with the OMF that was functioning in his locality and surroundings The OMF[Overseas Missionary fellowship ] and a local Tamil Clergy belonging to Anglican Church sowed the seed for Christian Ministry in the mind of young S. Batumalai . Accordingly Young S. Batumali committed him self for Lord's Ministry. Young S. Batumali had to work very hard to secure a HSC to join Trinity Theological College, Singapore. for theological study. Mr S. Batumali worked as Evangelist for 2 years, before he was ordained as a regular Anglican Church Clergy in the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia.. Anglican Bishop Rt Rev Dr..John G Savarimuthu [1972-1994, West Malaysia Anglican Diocese ], encouraged, motivated and inspired our young Rev S. Batumalai as a god-father, to secure his B.D and M.Min and other educational degrees..
Some High-Lights on Rev S. Batumlai's Clergical Career and Education : During the period between 1973 and 1981, Rev S. Batumalai served as Anglican Clergy at the Church of the Holy Spirit , IOPH . West Malaysia .
Rev S Batumalai's intellectual inclination and excellent aptitude for higher learning took Rev S. Batumalai to England for Higher Theological Studies.. Rev. S Batumalai joined the famous Birmingham University for his Ph.D in Theology in 1981, and successfully passed his prestigious Ph.D degree course in 1984.
From 1984 till 1990, Rev S Batumalai functioned as a Dean of Students and Acting Principal at the famous Seminary Theology Malaysia [STM]. with great dedication and distinction
During the period between 1990 and 1991 Dr. S Batumalai had the distinctive privilege to serve as a Teaching Staff at the famous Anglican College of Ascension , Birmingham University, UK. and during this period Rev Dr S Batumalai successfully completed an M. Phil in Islam from the famous Birmingham University, England.
From 1991 till 2000, Dr S Batumalai served as an Archdeacon of Perak and Vicar of St Johns , Ipoh. West Malaysia. During 2000-2011 Dr. S Batumalai served as Archdeacon of Johor, Melaka, and Nefri Sembilan and Vicar of Christ Church Melaka.
Dr. S. Batumalai was consecrated as Assistant Anglican Bishop: During while Rev Dr. S Batumalai was working as Vicar of Christ Church, Malacca, Malaysia ; Rev Dr S Batumalai was consecrated as Assistant Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia on Thursday , 27 th November ,2008 at St Mary's Cathedral ,in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia.
St Mary's Cathedral , Kuala Lumpur, { Anglican ]
[ Courtesy : Wikipedia ]
Rt. Rev Dr. S. Batumali is An Outstanding Writer : It is said that Rt. Rev. Dr. S Batumal wrote many books in English , to incite and inspire Christians to think . He has written many thought provoking books , and some of his famous books are given below:
[1] Christian Prophesy and Intercession: The Bible, Barth and Koyama in Relation to Contemporary Malaysia [ His Doctoral Dissertation, University of Birmingham, U.K 1984].
[2] A Prophetic Christology of Neighbourology [KL: 1986 ].
[3] A Malaysian Theology of Muhibbah- A Theology for a Christian Witnessing in Malaysia [KL: 1990 ]
[4] An Introduction to Asian Theology [New Delhi , ISPCK, 1991].
[5] Islamic Resurgence and Islamization - A Malaysian Christian Response [ IOPH: 1996 ].
[6] The Story of My People - The Malaysian Tamils- An interview for our Identity and Selfhood, in Yeow Choo Lak [ed] , Doing Theology and Peoples Movement in Asia.- No.3[ Singapore, ATESEA, 1986,]
[7] [ed] . Vision 2020. A Malaysian Christian Response; Theology Wawasan 2020- A Dialogue between a Christian Understanding of God's Vision and the Vision 2020.[ Kuala Lumpur, 1992].
[And also some other books . He has also written many Articles in many important Christian Thelogical Magazines and Journals. ]
Conclusion : Rt. Rev Dr. S Batumalai is an intellectual and visionary . He is a force , great social Thinker . He is an extraordinary reader, scholar and writer, a great Christian leader, humanitarian and an untiring
fighter for social justice and religious harmony.In recognition of his various contribution to the nation the Governor of Malacca , Malaysia conferred the Award and Citation, Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka , on Rt.Rev Dr. S. Batumalai, that earned him the Title Datuk . Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Batumalai retired from active service as Bishop in 2011.He is one of the greatest authorities on Asian Theology and Islam. His remarkable books have been decorating many famous public and private Libraries throughout the world. Rt Rev Dr. S Batumalai .Ph.D,[U.K.] by hard work and perseverance and grit has reached great enviable heights from the plains of Cluny Estate . We are proud of Rt. Rev. Datuk. Dr. S. Batumali. Ph.D[ U.K].
By P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, [Right reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected , later if needed ].
Rev. S. Batumalai's Ordination and Theological Education : After taking Baptism young Batumalai willingly became a Volunteer with the OMF that was functioning in his locality and surroundings The OMF[Overseas Missionary fellowship ] and a local Tamil Clergy belonging to Anglican Church sowed the seed for Christian Ministry in the mind of young S. Batumalai . Accordingly Young S. Batumali committed him self for Lord's Ministry. Young S. Batumali had to work very hard to secure a HSC to join Trinity Theological College, Singapore. for theological study. Mr S. Batumali worked as Evangelist for 2 years, before he was ordained as a regular Anglican Church Clergy in the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia.. Anglican Bishop Rt Rev Dr..John G Savarimuthu [1972-1994, West Malaysia Anglican Diocese ], encouraged, motivated and inspired our young Rev S. Batumalai as a god-father, to secure his B.D and M.Min and other educational degrees..
Some High-Lights on Rev S. Batumlai's Clergical Career and Education : During the period between 1973 and 1981, Rev S. Batumalai served as Anglican Clergy at the Church of the Holy Spirit , IOPH . West Malaysia .
Rev S Batumalai's intellectual inclination and excellent aptitude for higher learning took Rev S. Batumalai to England for Higher Theological Studies.. Rev. S Batumalai joined the famous Birmingham University for his Ph.D in Theology in 1981, and successfully passed his prestigious Ph.D degree course in 1984.
From 1984 till 1990, Rev S Batumalai functioned as a Dean of Students and Acting Principal at the famous Seminary Theology Malaysia [STM]. with great dedication and distinction
During the period between 1990 and 1991 Dr. S Batumalai had the distinctive privilege to serve as a Teaching Staff at the famous Anglican College of Ascension , Birmingham University, UK. and during this period Rev Dr S Batumalai successfully completed an M. Phil in Islam from the famous Birmingham University, England.
From 1991 till 2000, Dr S Batumalai served as an Archdeacon of Perak and Vicar of St Johns , Ipoh. West Malaysia. During 2000-2011 Dr. S Batumalai served as Archdeacon of Johor, Melaka, and Nefri Sembilan and Vicar of Christ Church Melaka.
Dr. S. Batumalai was consecrated as Assistant Anglican Bishop: During while Rev Dr. S Batumalai was working as Vicar of Christ Church, Malacca, Malaysia ; Rev Dr S Batumalai was consecrated as Assistant Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia on Thursday , 27 th November ,2008 at St Mary's Cathedral ,in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia.
St Mary's Cathedral , Kuala Lumpur, { Anglican ]
[ Courtesy : Wikipedia ]
Rt. Rev Dr. S. Batumali is An Outstanding Writer : It is said that Rt. Rev. Dr. S Batumal wrote many books in English , to incite and inspire Christians to think . He has written many thought provoking books , and some of his famous books are given below:
[1] Christian Prophesy and Intercession: The Bible, Barth and Koyama in Relation to Contemporary Malaysia [ His Doctoral Dissertation, University of Birmingham, U.K 1984].
[2] A Prophetic Christology of Neighbourology [KL: 1986 ].
[3] A Malaysian Theology of Muhibbah- A Theology for a Christian Witnessing in Malaysia [KL: 1990 ]
[4] An Introduction to Asian Theology [New Delhi , ISPCK, 1991].
[5] Islamic Resurgence and Islamization - A Malaysian Christian Response [ IOPH: 1996 ].
[6] The Story of My People - The Malaysian Tamils- An interview for our Identity and Selfhood, in Yeow Choo Lak [ed] , Doing Theology and Peoples Movement in Asia.- No.3[ Singapore, ATESEA, 1986,]
[7] [ed] . Vision 2020. A Malaysian Christian Response; Theology Wawasan 2020- A Dialogue between a Christian Understanding of God's Vision and the Vision 2020.[ Kuala Lumpur, 1992].
[And also some other books . He has also written many Articles in many important Christian Thelogical Magazines and Journals. ]
Conclusion : Rt. Rev Dr. S Batumalai is an intellectual and visionary . He is a force , great social Thinker . He is an extraordinary reader, scholar and writer, a great Christian leader, humanitarian and an untiring
fighter for social justice and religious harmony.In recognition of his various contribution to the nation the Governor of Malacca , Malaysia conferred the Award and Citation, Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka , on Rt.Rev Dr. S. Batumalai, that earned him the Title Datuk . Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Batumalai retired from active service as Bishop in 2011.He is one of the greatest authorities on Asian Theology and Islam. His remarkable books have been decorating many famous public and private Libraries throughout the world. Rt Rev Dr. S Batumalai .Ph.D,[U.K.] by hard work and perseverance and grit has reached great enviable heights from the plains of Cluny Estate . We are proud of Rt. Rev. Datuk. Dr. S. Batumali. Ph.D[ U.K].
By P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, [Right reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected , later if needed ].
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