Jacob Parappally, MSFS, holds a doctorate in theology from the University of Freiburg, Germany. He served as president of the Indian Theological Association from 2005-2011 and is currently a formator and teacher at Suvidya College, Bengaluru, India. His books include Emerging Trends in Indian Christology; The Meaning of Jesus Christ: An Introduction to Christology; and A Way of the Cross for Today. He serves as chief-editor of the Journal of Indian Theology.