Rev. Dr. George Edayadiyil CMI

Advisory Board Member

Former Chancellor, Christ University, Bengaluru

Biblical Scholar | Educator | Spiritual Visionary

• Rev. Dr. George Edayadiyil CMI is a distinguished biblical scholar, educator, and priest belonging to the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) congregation.

• He holds a Doctorate in Biblical Studies (D.Th.) from the Angelicum, Rome, alongside advanced degrees in Mathematics, Sociology, and Theology.

• He served as Chancellor of Christ University, Bengaluru, shaping one of India’s foremost educational institutions.

• He also served as Rector of Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram (DVK), Bengaluru, a leading center of theological education in Asia.

• Currently, he leads as Director of Karunnyagiri, a spiritual and social renewal center in Pullikanam, Kerala.

• Fr. Edayadiyil is the Founder Director of Dharmaram Academy for Distance Education, expanding theological access to learners worldwide.

• He serves as Editor for Vachanam Belivediyil and the Bible section of Jeevadhara, and has ministered in parishes across India and the United States.

• A passionate mentor and thought leader, he continues to inspire with his deep commitment to scriptural insight, pastoral care, and social transformation.