The D.Th. programme is an endeavor to promote advanced theological education and the formation and equipment of leadership personnel for the ministry and mission of the church in the world and for the Theological education of the church as a whole. Its main objective is to promote critical and creative research in specialized fields of knowledge related to the life, heritage and mission of the church as well as contextual Christian faith, and to advance the frontiers of knowledge. It encourages students to take seriously the legitimate aspirations of all people for justice, freedom, dignity and a life worthy of humanity; cultural, ideological and religious plurality of our society; ecumenical dimension of all Christian thinking in relation to the unity of the Church, the integrity of creation, unity of faith and sensitivity to all dimensions of our life; and the study of Asian languages, cultures, patterns of thought and behavior.It is a minimum of three years residential programme. The thesis can only be submitted after the completion of four years.
The M.Th. degree programme is oriented towards equipping men and women at an academic level higher than that of B.D. programme for various ministries of the church. The contemporary challenges that the church in India faces in the context of religious awakening and cultural pluralism, the issues of poverty and justice, and the concerns raised by liberation movements call for a contextual and holistic approach to higher theological studies and paying attention to our heritage. The M.Th. curriculum is designed to include an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to study with due awareness to the need for specialization.Master of theology course is offered in eleven branches: Old Testament, New Testament, Christian Theology, Christian Ethics, History of Christianity, Religions, Christian Ministry, Communication, Social Studies, Women’s Studies and Missiology.It is two years programme.The main purpose of the programme is:
The B.D. degree course is designed to equip persons for essential functions and ministries of the Church in India who could commend their faith with relevance in the context of a pluralistic world. It aims at an integrative and inter-disciplinary approach among the biblical, theological, historical and religious fields with involvement in practical aspects of life and ministry in the regional, social and cultural contexts of the sub-continent. It also ensures adequate grounding in the discipline of linguistics for study of texts and provides hermeneutical tools and skills for understanding and interpreting the context of ministry.It is three and half year to four years programme.
The B.Th. programme is considered as adequate degree for the exercise of Pastoral Ministry of the Church. The course emphasizes study of Bible, Christian Faith, History of Christianity, and Religions with their missiological implications in the context of a pluralistic world. The practical work provides opportunities for involvement in ministerial practice, exposure to socio-cultural and religious situations with a view to bring integration in the total learning experience.It is three and half year to four years programme.
It is designed to equip those who wish to participate effectively in the healing ministry of the church through theologically and psychologically sound training in counseling. The course aims to provide an understanding of healing and wholeness from a Christian perspective; to provide an awareness of and sensitivity to the various areas of need for healing; to impart skills in Pastoral care and counseling; to enable the development of attitudes and sensitivity to relate oneself in depth to those in need and to help, recognize and utilize the spiritual resources in counseling.It is one year’s programme.
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To get the admission into the College, the candidates should have completed 18 years of age with Intermediate (10+2) or Degree passed. Also they should pass in college Entrance Test that includes English, Scripture Knowledge and General Knowledge as well as interview with the Admissions and Administrative Committees.
