SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGE
College founded by Carey, Marshman and Ward, 1818
Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1827 and
Bengal Act IV of 1918 as modified
upto 1997 by Govt. of
West Bengal
Minutes of the Eighty-sixth Meeting of the Senate of Serampore College held on
9th and 10th February 2012 at New Theological College, Dehra Dun- 248 001
1.
Convening of the Senate:
The Senate of Serampore College was convened by Dr. Pratap C. Gine, functioning as the Principal of Serampore
College, to meet at the New Theological College, Sahastradhara Road, P.O. Kulhan, Dehra Dun - 248 001,
Uttarakhand on 9th and 10th February 2012. Accordingly, the Senate met at the New Theological College,
Sahastradhara Road, P.O. Kulhan, Dehra Dun - 248 001, Uttarakhand.
The meeting commenced with prayer by Dr. Kavito Zhimo.
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Welcome:
The President of the Senate, Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos, extended a warm welcome to the members of
the Senate. He also cordially welcomed the members of the Board of Theological Education of the Senate of
Serampore College and the new Principals of the affiliated Colleges. He especially recognized and welcomed
the Master of Serampore College, Rt. Rev. Dr. John S. Sadananda. A special welcome was also accorded to Dr.
Lal Tin Hue, President of ATEM, and Dr. Maung Maung Yin, Vice-President, Myanmar Institute of Theology,
visitors from Myanmar and Dr. Eberhard Will.
The Principal, New Theological College, Dehra Dun, Rev. Dr. Simon Samuel, also extended a warm welcome
to members of the Senate, the Board, and visitors.
3.
Roll Call
Members:
a. Members Present:
Members of the Senate
Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa
Rev. Dr. P.C. Gine */**
Dr. Ms. Ivy Singh
Rev. Dr. P. Mohan Larbeer
Rev. Dr. Kavito Zhimo *
Rt. Rev. Dr. D. K. Sahu
Rev. Ms. Rachel Bagh
Dr. Moses P. Manohar
Rev. R.E.A. Rodgers *
Rev. V. Baby Sigamony
Rev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb *
Dr. Takatemjen Ao *
Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj *
Rev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari **
b. Apology
Dr. K.M. George *
Rev. Dr. Roger Gaikwad
Rev. Dr. Vinita Eusebius
(* Also Principals of Affiliated College)
(** Serampore College Faculty)
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c.
Invitees:
i. Principals of Affiliated Colleges
Rev. Dr. Chilkuri Vasantha Rao
Rev. Dr. Vanlalchhuanawma
Rev. J. Sundara Raj
Dr. R. L. Hnuni
Rev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb
Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah
Dr. S. Robertson
Dr. Mrs. Beulah Herbert
Rev. Dr. Samuel W. Meshack
Dr. Takatemjen Ao
Rev. A. Jaya Kumar
Rev. Dr. P.G. George
Rev. Dr. Akheto Sema
Rev. Dr. B. Varghese
Rev. Dr. K.G. Pothen
Rev. Manmasih Ekka
Rev. Dr. K. David Udayakumar
Mrs. Chakme C. Marak
Rev. S. D. Deva Jothikumar
Rev. Dr. M.J. Hynñiewta
Rev. Dr. P.T. George
Rev. Dr. Hannibal R. Cabral
Rev. R.E.A. Rodgers
Rev. Kirit D. Parmar
Rev. J. A. David Onesimu
Rev. Fr. Daniel Thattarayil
Rev. Ningdhar Ruivah
Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mathew
Rev. I. P. Asheervadam
Rev. B. George Livingston
Rev. Dr. Simon Samuel
Rev. Dr. P.C. Gine
Rev. S.K. Turuk
Rev. Stephen Murmu
Rev. Dr. Edwin Jebaraj
Rev. Fr. Geevarghese K.
Rev. Dr. Jerome Sahabandhu
Rev. Dr. M. Gnanavaram
Rev. Dr. Kavito Zhimo
Rev. Dr. H. Khongsai
Rev. Dr. Shekhar Singh
Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj
Rt. Rev. Dr. Naresh C. Ambala
Rev. Dr. Koshy P. Varughese
Principal, ACTC, Hyderabad
Principal, ATC, Aizawl
Principal, ABS, Allahabad
Principal, AICS, Aizawl
Principal, BC, Kolkata
Principal, BTC, Pfutsero
Principal, BBC, Guntur
Principal, BBI, Danishpet
Principal, CTS, Nagercoil
Principal, CTC, Mokokchung
Principal, CBS, 24 parganas
Principal, DJVP, Faridabad
Principal, ETC, Jorhat
Principal, FTS, Manakala
Registrar, FFRRC, Kerala
Principal, GTC, Ranchi
Principal, GLTC, Chennai
Principal, HTC, Tura
Representative, ITS, Chennai
Principal, JRTS, Shillong
Principal, KUTS, Thiruvananthapuram
Principal, KTC, Mangalore
Principal, LTC, Jabalpur
Principal, MBS, Vasad
Principal, MTSC, Kilpauk
Representative, MSOTS, Udayagiri
Representative, MTC, Kangpokpi
Principal, MTTS, Kottayam
Principal, MBCBC, Samshabad
Principal, MCT, Visakhapatnam
Principal, NTC, Dehra Dun
Registrar – NIIPGTS, W.B.
Principal–in-Charge, OCTC, Gopalpur
Representative, STC, Benagaria
Principal, SACC, Anjur
Representative, STOTS, Kalmeswar
Principal, TCL, Pilimatalawa, Sri Lanka
Principal, TTS, Madurai
Principal, T TC, Dimapur
Principal, TTS, Imphal
Principal, UBS, Pune
Principal, UTC, Bangalore
Principal, UTSM, Pune
Registrar – NJPGRC, Faridabad
ii. Members of the Board and Institutional Members:
Mrs. Ella Sonawane
Representative, ISPCK, Delhi
Rev. George Daniel
General Secretary, BUILD, Mumbai
Ms. Margaret Kalaiselvi
Secretary, ATTI, Tamilnadu
Rev. Dr. Cherian Thomas
Director, ECC, Bangalore
Rev. Raj Bharath Patta
General Secretary, SCMI, Bangalore
Dr. Moses P. Monohar
Executive Director, ICSA, Chennai
Dr. Varghese Manimala
Director, HMIIS, Hyderabad
Rev. Dr. Malhia Joshua
Representative – CMCH, Vellore
Prof. T. Vanlaltlani
Representative – ATTWI,
Dr. B. J. Prashantham
Director, CCC, Vellore
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Rev.Fr. Monodeep Daniel
Mr. B. Sagar
Ms. Neena West
Prof. Dr. Francis Thonippara
Mr. Nandakumar (B.D.)
Ms. Indupalli Sunitha (B.C.S.)
Mrs. Ladbasuk Lyngdoh (D.Th.)
Rev. K. Lalnunsanga (B.D.)
Ms. Jemenremla Longchar (M.Th.)
Ms. Toshirenla Imchen
Dr. G. Jesudian Vijayasingh
Rev. Dr. Vanlalnghaka Ralte
Representative, CDS, Delhi
Director, LMTI, Delhi
Educationist
Educationist
KTC, Mangalore
ACTC, Hyderabad
NIIPGTS, W.B.
AICS, Aizawl
CTC, Mokokchung
BC, Kolkata
BBI, Danishpet
ATC, Aizawl
iii. Dean of the BTESSC:
Rev. Dr. A. Wati Longchar
Dr. M. T. Cherian
Rev. Dr. H. Vanlalauva
d. Guests
Rev. Dr. Eberhard Will
Dr. Christoph Stueckelberger
Rev. Dr. Maung Maung Yin
Rev. Dr. Lal Tin Hre
Dr. David Morris
Rev. Gorge Kuruvilla
Rev. Dr. Premanand Bagh
Rev. Dr. James Alan Bergquist
4.
Hours of Sessions
The Senate resolved:
Resolution I:
That the following hours of sessions be approved:
Thursday, February 9, 2012
2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Friday, February 10, 2012
9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
5.
Appointment of Recording Secretaries
The Senate resolved:
Resolution II:
That Rev. Richard E. A. Rodgers and Rev. Dr. Sunil Caleb be appointed as Recording Secretaries for the
current session.
6.
Greetings:
The Master of the Council of Serampore College, Rt. Rev. Dr. John S. Sadananda, brought greetings from the
Council.
7.
Notices by the Registrar
The Registrar, Dr. Ravi Tiwari, drew the attention of the members to the schedule of events and invited them to
contribute generously to the Senate Prize. He notified that due to various restraints, the Convocation procession would be only for Senators and Principals. Forms for collecting the degrees in absentia will be available
to the Principals only, and degrees should not be withheld from the graduates.
He also requested members to study the recommendations to the Senate relating to New Affiliations, affiliations for post-graduate programmes etc. He also informed that following will lead devotions:
February 9, 2012
Dr. Beulah Herbert
February 10, 2012
Rev. Dr. Vanlalchhuanawma
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8.
Obituary: (also see B/10/12)
i. Rev. Dr. G. Sobhanam, Principal, KUTS, Trivandrum – 26-03-2011; Reference by: Rev. Dr. P.T. George,
Principal, KUTS, Trivandrum
ii. Rev. H.C. Vankairinga, senior Lecturer and Dean of Ministerial Training to the AICS, Aizawl – 11-122011; Reference by: Dr. Mrs. R.L. Hnuni, Principal, AICS, Aizawl
iii. Rev. Dr. R. Chhuanliana, Associate Professor, ATC, Aizawl – January 08, 2012; Reference by: Rev. Dr.
Vanlalchhuanawma
iv. Rev. Dr. R. Yesurathnam, Former Principal and Professor, ACTC, Hyderabad- August 7, 2011; Reference
by Rev. Dr. Ch Vasantha Rao
The House stood in silence and prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Takatemjen Ao.
The Senate resolved:
Resolution III:
That an appropriate message of condolence be sent to the bereaved families.
9.
Adoption of the Agenda
The Senate resolved:
Resolution IV:
That the Agenda as presented be approved.
INTERIM BUSINESS
10. Confirmation/Approval/Reception/Adoption of Minutes:
A. Minutes of the Board of Theological Education held on February 02 & 03, 2011 (p.no.1)
The Senate resolved:
Resolution V:
That the minutes of the Board of Theological Education held on February 02 & 03, 2011 as approved by
the Board be received.
B. Minutes of the Senate held on February 03 & 04 (p. no. 37)
The Senate resolved:
Resolution VI:
That the minutes of the Senate meetings held on February 03 & 04, 2011 as approved by circulation be
confirmed.
C. Minutes of the Executive Committee:
i. April 29, 2011 (p. no. 103)
ii. November 03, 2011 (p. no. 134)
iii. January 11, 2012
The Senate resolved:
Resolution VII:
That the minutes of the Executive Committee as mentioned above, and approved by the Committee,
be received and adopted.
D. Minutes of the Provident Fund Trust Committee held on November 03, 2011 (p. no. 193)
The Senate resolved:
Resolution VIII:
That the minutes of the Provident Fund Trust Committee held on November 03, 2011, and approved by
the Committee, be received and adopted.
E. Minutes of the Finance Committee held on November 02, 2011 (p. no. 195)
The Senate resolved:
Resolution IX:
That the minutes of the Finance Committee held on November 02, 2011, and approved by the Committee,
be received and adopted.
F.
Minutes of the Academic Council held on September 29-30, 2011 & its Sub-Committees (p. no. 203)
i. Minutes of the Doctor of Ministry Sub-Committee held on September 28, 2011 (p. no. 343)
ii. Minutes of the Extension Prg. Sub-Committee held on September 28, 2011 (p. no. 348)
The Senate resolved:
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Resolution X:
That the Minutes of the Academic Council held on September 29-30, 2011 & its Sub-Committees as
mentioned above, and approved by the Committees, be received and adopted.
G. Minutes of the Working Committee:
i. July 15-16, 2011 (p. no. 290 )
ii. January 11, 2012
The Senate resolved:
Resolution XI:
That the Minutes of the Working Committee as mentioned above, and approved by the Committee, be
received and adopted.
H. Minutes of the Research Committee:
i. April 27, 2011 (p. no. 350 )
ii. November 04, 2011 (p. no. 373)
The Senate resolved:
Resolution XII:
That the Minutes of the Research Committee as mentioned above, and approved by the Committee,
be received and adopted.
I.
Minutes of the Committee for Ecumenical Relations and Church Ministries held on July 27, 2011
(p. no. 389)
The Senate resolved:
Resolution XIII:
That the minutes of the Committee for Ecumenical Relations and Church Ministries mentioned above and
approved by the Committee be received and adopted
11. Report of the Registrar of the Senate
The Registrar presented his report for 2010-11 to the members of the Senate (Appendix-I).
The report was received and the following observations emerged out of the discussions that followed:
A. The House expressed appreciation for the work put in by the Registrar and the Senate office.
B. Concern was expressed over the adverse remarks of the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax with reference to the case for exemption filed by the Senate. It was noted that the IT Commissioner’s order has been
challenged in the Tribunal/High Court.
C. The question was raised as to whether a student allegedly indulging in malpractice in the examinations
should be debarred for year or only debarred for the particular paper(s). This was especially raised in the
light of the fact that the Senate results are declared only in August by which time the student has already
begun studies of the next year and it is difficult to remove him/her after three months.
D. Several spoke on the issue of separating the “Seminary” (place of ministerial formation) from the “theological college” (place of imparting theological knowledge/academic exercise). There were other voices
that felt that the division was artificial. Other voices expressed that a balance had to be maintained
between a purely scholarly exercise (academics) and ministerial formation (preparation for pastoral ministry). It was pointed out that such division/distinction is not preferred in India. It was felt that the whole
issue had to be further studied.
E. The matter of re-evaluation of Senate-examined papers was raised. However, the Registrar explained that
the system of two examiners already ensured that a paper was examined twice, or re-valued, before results
were published.
F. The issue of the recognition of Serampore as a ‘University’ by the UGC was raised for clarification. It was
mentioned that Serampore is a University by virtue of the Bengal Act 1918; relevant information with
UGC certification/registration are provided on the web-page; and that there was no need to further discuss
the issue.
G. It was expressed that the M.Th. curriculum revision should be urgently pursued and completed within a
short while. Further, lessons should be learnt from the exercise of the B.D. curriculum revision and
problems avoided.
H. Concern was expressed that not many teachers attended pedagogical institutes; it was felt that these should
be taken advantage of and teachers attending should in turn train their colleagues.
I. There is no need to mention marks of two examiners in the mark-sheet.
The Senate resolved:
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Resolution XIV:
i. That the report of the Registrar be accepted with thanks and appreciation;
ii. That the issues/concerns that emerged from the report, and in the discussion, be referred to appropriate
Committees for study and necessary action.
It was noted, from the Registrar’s report that he will be retiring in March 2013. It was felt that the process for
appointing a new person should start as early as possible so that the Registrar-designate could work, for at least
a few months with the present Registrar, to get oriented to the job.
The Senate, therefore, further resolved that:
Resolution XV:
i. The Executive Committee be authorized to take the necessary steps for the appointment of a Registrar;
ii. The appointment of new Registrar be approved by circular resolution by the members of the Senate; and
iii. The recommendation be sent to the Council, meeting in October 2012 for approval.
12. Report of the Dean: Extension and Doctor of Ministry Programme
The Dean, Extension and Doctor of Ministry Programme, Dr. A. Wati Longchar presented his report for 201011 to the members of the Senate (Appendix-II).
The report was received and the following observations emerged out of the discussions that followed:
A. Appreciation was expressed for the work of the Dean, the Associate Dean, and the facilities/hospitality
offered at the SCEPTRE centre. Appreciation was also expressed that SCEPTRE was being well utilized
and that it is self-supporting in terms of running its programmes.
B. The question of whether lay persons and women were benefitting from SCEPTRE programmes. The Dean
replied that for every programme, the ratio of pastors, lay persons, and women were kept in mind and
strictly followed.
C. The status of the MCS programme being offered in regional languages was raised. The matter is with the
Academic Council and their decision is awaited.
D. It was expressed that future programmes had not been included in the report. The Dean expressed that
equipping pastors, lay people, and other church workers was a part of the vision of SCEPTRE.
The Senate resolved:
Resolution XVI:
i. That the report of the Dean, Extension and Doctor of Ministry Programme be accepted with thanks and
appreciation.
ii. That the concerns that emerged in the discussion be taken up in the appropriate committees.
13. Report of the Dean: Department of Research/SATHRI
The Dean, Department of Research / SATHRI, Dr. H. Vanlalauva presented his report for 2010-11 to the
members of the Senate (Appendix- III).
The report was received and the following observations emerged out of the discussions that followed:
A. Some members felt that a lot of the resources were being used to develop the Research centre/facilities at
Serampore, whereas regional centres had also to be developed so there seems to be a contradiction in the
use of resources. However, it was explained that the development of a national research centre was essential as part of the research department of a University structure. Also the use of resources for the development had been discussed many times in the past and had been approved. So the need was to proceed with
the development rather than keep discussing it.
B. The question was asked as to whether the residential requirement for D.Th. could be raised to four years
from the present three years as many students were not able to complete their work and submit their thesis
in three years.
C. The University should have a separate publication wing to take care of publishing books/journals of all the
various departments of the University.
D. The work of construction of the new research centre would begin in a few weeks with funds generated
from the sale of the Bangalore property. Clearance/permission for construction has been received from
the Serampore Municipality.
The Senate resolved that:
Resolution XVII:
i. The report of the Dean, Department of Research/SATHRI be accepted with thanks and appreciation;
ii. The issues/concerns that emerged from the report, and in the discussion, be referred to appropriate Committees for study and necessary action.
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The meeting adjourned for the day with prayer by Rev. Dr. James A. Bergquist.
The proceedings on Friday, 10 February 2012, began with devotions led by Dr. Shibu Mathew (NTC Staff), the
reflection was brought by Rev. Dr. Vanlalchuanawma (Principal, ATC, Aizawl) the closing prayer and benediction was said by Rev. Dr. George Oommen (NTC Staff).
The President informed that greetings from Dr. Joseph Shao, General Secretary, ATA, and Dr. Dietrich Werner,
International Programme coordinator, ETE-WCC were received.
BUSINESS ARISING
I.
Matters from the Council:
14. Confirmation of the Minutes of the Senate (2011) by Council. (EC/44/2011, P. no. 105)
It was reported that the Council received and confirmed the Minutes.
It was noted.
II. Matters from the Senate:
15. Conferment of Honorary D.D. Degree at the Convocation – 2012
The Registrar announced that upon the recommendation of the Honorary Doctor of Divinity Committee, as
approved by the Senate through circulation and on its recommendation, the Council of Serampore College has
decided to confer the Degree of Doctor of Divinity (Honoris Causa) on the following persons:
Rev. Hrilrokhum Thiek
Rev. Dr. James Alan Bergquist
Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus
16. List of Degrees and Diplomas to be conferred at the Convocation 2012
It was reported that the list of candidates who have passed various examinations was approved by the members
of the Senate by circulation.
The Senate resolved:
Resolution XVIII:
That the following list of degrees and diplomas to be conferred to the candidates at the convocation in 2012 be
confirmed:
Degree of Doctor of Theology
1 Pracey Varghese
2 Anuparthi John Prabhakar
3 Epratha Sarathy
4 Samuel George
5 M. Thongkhosei Haokip
6 Vanlalchhawna Khiangte
7 Jayachitra L.
8 Giri K.
9 G. Lovely Awomi
10 C. Somu Ebenezer Ross
11 H. Lalrinthanga
12 Hamries Rymbai
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3
5
Parmar Hemant Johnbhai
I. D. Babu Masilamani
K. N. Thungbeni Humtsoe
Degree of Doctor of Ministry
2 Cherukuri Victor Sam
4 Vanchhawng Laldingliana
6 Toshi Langu
Degree of Master of Theology
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Tunchapbo
3
5
7
Ellen Hlychho
Lalrintluanga
Pheitha
Aizawl Theological College, Aizawl
New Testament
2 Zoremliana Pachuau
Christian Theology
4 Kamkhotinthang Neihsial
6 Zonunmawia
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History of Christianity
9 M. Yaoreila
8 Lalbiakchhunga Pachuau
10 R. Lalrinpuii
Missiology
12 M. Letkhogin Haokip
14 Vijayan
11 Laltlanthanga Zote
13 Soitinkai Vaiphei
15 Esther S. Jamir
Clark Theological College, Mokokchung
Christian Ministry (General)
16 Shilutemsula
Eastern Theological College, Jorhat
New Testament
17 Lireni Kikon
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20
22
24
26
Daniel Tikhir
Hekali K. Achumi
L. Douminlal Sitlhou
Ranjit Doley
W. Khiantsu Tikhir
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29
31
33
C. Yanpvulo Khenchung
Eunice Konyak
Khetoi
Namseng R. Marak
35 John Zacharia
37 Vinoj M. T.
Christian Theology
19 Gordon Sangma
21 Jacob Achumi
23 R. Sashimeren Ao
25 Talinungsang Ao
Christian Ministry (Counselling)
28 Ch. Lunminthang Mate
30 Heshi
32 Manuj Kumar Daimari
34 T. Athriba Sangtam
Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala
New Testament
36 Nehemiah Reddy Chintapalli
Federated Faculty For Research In Religion And Culture In Kerala
New Testament
38 Jackson Siipunii
Christian Theology
40 Pusnur Barnabas Eliah
39 Godson Jacob
41 Binu A. B.
43 Pavuluri Sreekantha Chitti Babu
45 Bindu Sanjeev
47 Santhosh Mathew
49 Bipinlal L. V.
51 Aaron Martin T.
53 P. C. Vanlalhruaia
History of Christianity
42 Eappen Varghese
44 Yennamalla Jayaker
Christian Ministry (General)
46 Saju Joseph
48 Vikashe Achumi
Christian Ministry (Counselling)
50 R. Ziisho Pao
Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Chennai
Old Testament
52 Ragland T. Selvaraj
History of Christianity
54 P. H. S. Nanda Kumar
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Missiology
56 Jacob P. Thomas
55 George Edvin P.
57 Karong Thanghao Kom
Communication
58 David Ebenezer J.
Women’s Studies
59 Kiphuina Newmei
North India Institute of Post Graduate Theological Studies, W.Bengal
New Testament
60 Ashish Kumar
61 P. S. Loly
Christian Theology
63 Marshel Kerketta
62 Ch. Lhunkhosei Mate
Religion
65 Sanjay Kumar
64 K. Tokivi
66 Shinoi Joseph
67 Maher Sal Asbas A.
Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai
Old Testament
68 P. D. Alexander
69 K. Luther David Rajasekaran
71 S. P. Gideon Sam Sundarsingh
73 D. Mathews
75 Jebavasagan, P.
77 K. T. Vijayakumar
79 G. Gnanaprabu
81 S. Hegou Khongsai
82 A. S. Dearson
84 Mughalu T. Kinimi
86 P. Selvam
88 J. Vashti Pao
90 Vito K. Chishi
91 Saju Thomas
93 Solomon Hemant Thorat
94 Chhuakhu Khithie
96 N. Suhuto Chishi
98 Paras Tayade
New Testament
70 Olimpa A.
72 T. David Paulianmang
History of Christianity
74 G. Moses
76 P. Edwin Yesuraj
Christian Ministry (Homiletics)
78 Ravi, P.
Social Analysis
80 R. Milantan Rajareegam
Communication
83 J. Stanley Devakumar
85 P. K. Reeja
87 Prakash James
Union Biblical Seminary, Pune
Old Testament
89 Santhosh K. Chacko
New Testament
92 Shelly Swu
Christian Ministry (Counselling)
95 Ikali Wokhami
97 P. Martin
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Christian Ministry (Education)
100 Tsukjemmenla
99 Monen Bosumatary
101 Tunakali
Missiology
103 S. Pongom Khiamniungan
102 K. Sungjemmeren Imchen
104 Bethel G. Zhimo
106 Melissa Yeptho
108 S. Christie Phaomei
110 Wilson Cherian
United Theological College, Bangalore
New Testament
105 Lahpai Shawng Htoi
107 Ninan Jacob
109 Suan Nenh Mung
History of Christianity
112 J. Lalduhawma
111 B.Zohmangaiha
113 Shivraj Kumar Mahendra
Christian Ethics
115 Jajo Somi
117 Mushtaq A. Malk
114 Aosenla
116 L. Moanganglet
118 Vadnala Ramu
Christian Ministry (General)
120 Sharath Souseelya J.M.
119 Helen Lalhlimpuii
121 Y. Rajendra Prasad
Christian Ministry (Counselling)
123 Allen Jos Mathews
125 M. Rajeshwar
127 James Wesly S.
122 Jongpongsangla Jamir
124 Soni Ningshen
126 Abraham C. Thomas
Communication
129 Joel S. Zoramthanga
131 Prakash A.
128 James Cecil Victor
130 Lipoknenla
Degree of Bachelor of Divinity
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3
5
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9
11
13
15
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19
21
23
25
27
29
Ajit Kumar Barik
Augustin Samuel Siluvaimani, Y.
Christopher Thavasingh, P.
Digal Hemanta Kumar
J. Noah
Jiji N. Stewart
John Premdhas, C.
Kamalson, S.
Rabindra Kumar Chetty
Baskaran S.
Saikat Nath
Selvan Peter P.
Sourabh Chakraborty
Sudeepta Kumar Nayak
W. Hillbert K. Rymmai
30 Chatuanlalreia Langva
32 Duttaram Pait
Serampore College, Serampore
2 Anila Isaac
4 Bhanam Warbah
6 D. Babu Joshua
8 Gifton Ben Raj S.
10 James Franklin, J.
12 Jithin George Francis F.
14 Jones R. Joute
16 Markos Sutnga
18 Rocky Pillar Lyngdoh
20 S. Charles
22 Sathia Anand W.
24 Selvaraj Opathia, J.
26 Steephen Mathew
28 Swarup Subhra Mandal
Academy of Integrated Christian Studies, Aizawl
31 Dennis F. Vanlalthlengliana
33 F. Lalnunrema
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36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
Hmingthanzama Chawngthu
K. Lalhmangaihzuala
K. Lalmuanpuii
L.H. Lalmalsawma
Lalrinawma Sailo
Lalsanglura Sailo
P. Lallawmawma
P.C. Lalropuia
Rochhuahthanga Jongte
Z.D. Lalengzuala
54 Johny Ramthansanga
56 Lalsawmkima
58 Malsawmtluanga
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62
64
66
68
70
72
74
David Vanlalringa Darlong
Gavit Sunilkumar Ramajbhai
Jobin, I.
Ku. Gloriya Lakra
Mercy Sourav Kumar
Pervez Agvert
Prakash
Suganraj A.
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37
39
41
43
45
47
49
51
53
K. Awmchuai
K. Lalhmingsangi
Kento Koyu
Lalhruaia Chenkual
Lalsangkhuma
Mg. Thian Deih Kim
P.C. Lalrinawma
Ramnghakmawia Hnamte
Ruang Lian
Zodinsanga
Aizawl Theological College, Aizawl
55 Lalruatfela Rokhum
57 Maka
59 R. Lalremsiama
Allahabad Bible Seminary, Allahabad
61 Gamit Meenabahen Rameshbhai
63 J. Edwin John Wesley
65 Ku. Anuja Chhattar
67 L. Sasi
69 Mohan C.
71 Prabhat Tara Kullu
73 Sasimual
75 Wilfred Ageeth Singh A.
Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad
76 A. N. Premalatha
77 A. Victor Premchand
78 A.R. Solomon Raj
79 Bandla Kasaiah
80 Boddana Surya Narayana
81 Ch. Gopi Krishna
82 Chandrasekhar Cheenuri
83 D. Chakradhara Rao
84 D. Sudheer Karunakar
85 Davidsudarsan Bandi
86 Devadanam Davuluri
87 Devasahayam Boni
88 Ephraim
89 Errolla Prabhakar
90 Grace Raju Andru
91 J. Ashok Kumar
92 Jeevan Kumar Potaraju
93 Joji Chreesthu Raju Dara
94 K. Bujji Babu
95 K. Prasanth Kumar
96 K. Sudhakar
97 Kalangi Ananda Kumar
98 Kiran Kumar Pydi
99 Kishore Babu Jangam
100 Lakshmi Kantham Gujjala
101 M. Nelson
102 M. Ravi Kumar
103 M. Sukumar
104 M. Sumitra Kumar
105 Madasu Param Jyothi
106 Medhari Steven Kumar
107 Paul Reddy Chutugulla
108 Perumalla Samuel Vinaya Kumar
109 Devadasu Pilli
110 Pilli Raja Babu
111 Pilli Samuel Hirams
112 Podapati Glory Victoriya
113 Prasad Mekala
114 R. Ramanjaneyulu
115 Rajesh Kumar Gudapati
116 S. Parimla
117 Sekhar Babu Palivela
118 Sollu Sudershan
119 Sridhar Adapa
120 Suresh K.
121 Ventipalli J.P. Kumar
122 Venu Kumar Vaddi
123 Yarrabothu Rajesh
124 Khelo Lohe
126 A. Asborn Samselvan
128 Jeevaraj A.
Baptist Theological College, Pfutsero
125 Neitsukhau Akami
Bethel Bible College, Guntur
127 A. Jacksamuel
129 Adakho Lokho
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130 Amulya Emmanuel Masih
132 D. Joshua Vidya Sagar
134 Garnipudi Sudheer Babu
136 Mary G.
138 Moses Raja Singh J.
140 P. Ajay Kumar
142 Rin John
144 Stanly Thomas Joseph
146 Vebuzo Keyho
148 Wilson Vensar Raj T.
149 Alemkala Imchen
151 Amiya Das
153 Binu John T.S.
155 Ebenezer M.
157 Immanuel Devadasan, J.
159 John Mathew
161 Jyoti S. Singh
163 Lalnuntluanga Ralte
165 Naongla Chang
167 Palanisamy P.
169 Rohit William
171 Stephen Kamalson S.
173 Varghese Paul
175 Amento K. Achumi
177 Asan
179 Asenla Longkumer
181 Chiheibe Hiakha
183 Dallim S. Sangma
185 Esther Parajuli
187 Ghunato
189 I. Temsutola Imchen
191 Imlisunep Ao
193 Imsuwati
195 Imtiluen
197 K. Achungla Chang
199 Kaliho H. Murry
201 Kayio Basena
203 Kitesenla Aier
205 Limanaro
207 M. Temjenaro
209 Maclorance R. Marak
211 Meyukumla Longkumer
213 Moalila
215 Namgulung Kamei
217 S. Imoaba
219 Sentinaro
221 Sungjemmongla Ao
223 Takusenla
225 Tangtok Konyak
227 Tiarenla
229 Watijongla
231 Yasamenla Imchen
131 Aron B.
133 Dileepkumar Kandula
135 Gurivindapalli Supriya
137 Melichulo Wezah
139 Nallapu Sudhakara Rao
141 Prasanth Bunga
143 Sreenivasulu P.
145 Suba Meashak J.
147 Watson Kurumati
Bishop’s College, Calcutta
150 Allwin Bright, B.
152 Anthony Raphel Amair
154 Ebenezer Joshua J.
156 H.W. David Prince Raj
158 Joel Ashirwadam J.W.
160 Joseph D.
162 K. Lalthlanpuia
164 Lalpekmawii
166 P. G. Niamthailiu
168 Pankaj Kumar Pande
170 Salvation Pohtam
172 Suman Tamang
174 Vikla Bakhla
Clark Theological College, Mokokchung
176 Arensenla Jamir
178 Asangla Pongen
180 Billingson Ch. Marak
182 Chubala Walling
184 Deesiyet
186 George Seb
188 I. Limatemsu Aier
190 Imkongwati
192 Imnabenla Jamir
194 Imtienla Ao
196 Joshua
198 Kahuli Swu
200 Kavili N. Chishi
202 Khekehieno Phira
204 Likha Ania
206 M. Khodao Lotha
208 M. Tiaakum
210 Mayangrepba
212 Mhonchumi C. Jami
214 Monglier
216 S. Apang
218 S. Tonchingsangla
220 Sentituba
222 Sungjemtoshi Longkumer
224 Tangcheng R. Marak
226 Tekatemjen Imchen
228 Wabangtola
230 Y. Tonchingsangla Chang
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232 Abdur Rezzak Ahmed
234 Andrew Suiam
236 Aung Tun-Lahtaw
238 Boonson Tongsin Anal
240 Bovito Sema
242 Chingkhiungamang Gangmei
244 Christie Ch. Marak
246 Demicarson Marwein
248 Emily Phira
250 Gin Khawen
252 Haominlun Sitlhou
254 Hokito Swu
256 Ikrormi Konghey
258 Inatoli Yeptho
260 Jyotish R. Marak
262 K. Yemnaonen
264 Keyigumpeule Thou
266 Kivigho V. Chishi
268 L. Nongothung Kikon
270 Lorena Ngullie
272 Melinton Shaiza
274 Nimlei Khamrang
276 Pantirinlu Gangmei
278 Puzoto Sophie
280 Ramthar M.
282 Ruthli Sumi
284 Shimprui Khuiso
286 Sorenpeni Ngullie
288 Tei Cin Thang
290 Temsuwapang Jamir
292 Tineke Winnie G. Momin
294 Tracy Ch. Marak
296 Viluli Achumi
298 Walnang Ch. Sangma
300 Binoy Samuel
302 Jerry Philip
304 Johnpeter Mogalapu
306 Koshy Thomas
308 Mathew Varghese
310 Renson P. Jose
312 Shinu John
314 Sonu George
316 Tony Thomas
Eastern Theological College, Jorhat
233 Ainosh Khungur Daimari
235 Anei Kar
237 Barfu Daimari
239 Boqhito K. Chishi
241 Changsangsomba
243 Chinya Taju
245 Dely Roy Suting
247 E. Renthunglo Kikon
249 Fellystone B. Marak
251 Grimseng N. Sangma
253 Heuyisile
255 Htu Sam
257 Inalitoli V. Jimo
259 J. Graceson Gangmei
261 K. Simeon
263 Kakheni Achumi
265 Kheshepu Shohe
267 L. Lengmi
269 Liiduo Lanah B.
271 M. Henmei Phom
273 N. Vivi Achumi
275 Nunutha G. Momin
277 Phanjoubam Jenny Devi
279 R. T. Jenkins Raih Kongkongho
281 Ruth Tindya
283 Samlamlie Zeliang
285 Simmera N. Sangma
287 Tachap Songthing
289 Temsuinla
291 Thanglen Kipgen
293 Tingwangchune Alice Chewang
295 Veswudulu Puro
297 Waibi A. Sangma
299 Y. Ahoyi Shohe
Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala
301 Binu Paulose
303 Jofin James
305 Joseph Mathew Onattu
307 Kurra Anatha Kumar
309 Punnoose Mathew
311 Shiju M. Samuel
313 Sinoj George
315 Stanley Jose
Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Chennai
317 Abraham Sudeep Oommen
318 Ajay T. Oommen
319 Alex Das
320 Anandrajpaul Jacob V.
321 Binu John
322 Byju Eapen
323 Chrisida Nithyakalyani A.
324 Daiju K. Joseph
325 Dalvinkristi Dass A.
326 Elizabeth Bagh
327 Georvin Joseph
328 Jayajesudas Pudi
329 John Allwyn J.
330 John Haide Manukonda
331 Joiceesther P.
332 Kamala Karan Dasari
333 Lijo Johnson
334 Liju Raju
335 Mahanto Hembrom
336 Muthu S.P.
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339 Prince John
341 Shaiju Kumar, K.S.
343 Vunnamatla Prabhakar
338 Pramod Kumar Nayak
340 Samuel Siddartha Swamidoss
342 Vasthi Charisma G.
344 W. Prasanna Mercybai
John Roberts Theological Seminary, Shillong
345 Aisuklang Kharkongor
346 Balajied Marwein
347 Banpynshai Chyne
348 Daeimi Lamare
349 Daribhabok Lyngdoh
350 Datne Sbak Lyngdoh
351 Davisley Lyndem
352 Drolin Ingty
353 Estromwell Jyrwa
354 Fullmoon Dkhar
355 G. Samely Lyttan
356 Hameihi Lyngdoh
357 Kyntiewborlang Lapang
358 Lawanbok Ryntathiang
359 Lightstar Kharchandy
360 Melari Kharnaior
361 Milarding Lyngdoh
362 Pancilia Thawmuit
363 Peacefullman Paliar
364 Phibilincynora Wanswett
365 Philomas S. Vaichei
366 Pynshongdor Mawlein
367 Pynskhemborlang Lawriniang
368 Reashoreman Kharbuki
369 Sengman Sangma
370 Siewdorlang Marwein
371 Skhem Kupar Lyngdoh Mawlong
372 Somnath Upadhya
373 Teiborlin L. Marshillong
374 Thymmaiborlang Nongrem
375 Tocomfort L. Marwein
376 Vanlalzuia
377 Viketouto Nakhro
378 Wailingstar Nongbri
379 Wanboklang Shylla
Karnataka Theological College, Mangalore
380 Abraham Sankeshwar
381 Amrutraj Khode
382 Anand
383 Andrewnic Paulson
384 Arunkumar
385 Babiraj
386 Bandy Absalem Devadanam
387 Elisha Devanandam V.
388 Esther D.
389 Gnanamithra
390 Gundi Abraham Nathanellappa
391 Hemachandra Kumar
392 Hemalatha J.
393 Immanuel Jaikar
394 Manojkumar
395 Martin Suchittappa Malagi
396 Prakasha R. Dasara
397 Praveen P.
398 Punnappa Bandi
399 S. Vijaya
400 Samsondeepak Balmi
401 Santhosh Kumar
402 Santhosh Kumar B.
403 Shantraj Kuri
404 Sudheer Ravikumar
405 Suresh Kudupali
406 Suresh Nayakar
407 Thyagaraju
408 Vinay J.
409 Abi P.U.
411 Eappen A. E.
413 John K.M.
415 Linu Varughese
417 Robin John
419 Sinoj M.A.
421 Vinod, M.
Kerala United Theological Seminary, Trivandrum
410 Bright Jeba Nases
412 Edwin Jayakumar, S.
414 Liju John
416 Mahesh M.
418 Selin Jebaswish Aaron, J.
420 Thomas John, D.J.
422 Wilson P.
Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur
423 Abhishek Singh
424 Abraham Dennison Mammen
425 Amit Ronald Osmond
426 Andrew Chidambaram, C.
427 Aneesh Raju
428 Anil Michael
429 Anosh Prabhakar Charles
430 Anu Thomas
431 Chandekar Sandesh Satish Smita
432 Chubasenla Nokdir
433 Daniel Mathew
434 Jeevan John
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435 Kamble Samuel James
437 Monica Lolly Vashum
439 R. L. Punii Pao
441 Stanly Philip Varghese
443 Vemagiri Raj Kumar
445 Baiju Abraham
447 Dain Mathew
449 Jino K. Joseph
451 Nebu Abraham
453 Shijo T.S.
436 Lalhmuchhuaka
438 Nokchasangba
440 Sanoj Babu Mathew
442 Suresh Varghese
444 Vivek Simon Chand
Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary, Ernakulam
446 Bijo Varghese
448 Jimju Pathrose
450 Liju Mathew
452 Sanu Mathew
Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam
454 Alex George Kolath
455 Ashish Thomas George
456 Brijith John Koshy
457 Dennis Abraham
458 Gijo C. Daniel
459 Jacob George
460 Jeff Jack Philips Cheravallil
461 Jijo Varghese
462 Joby V. Jacob
463 Josy J.
464 Manoj Mathews
465 Mathew M.
466 Merin Mathew
467 Nebu K. Varghese
468 Sabu Issac
469 Santhosh Thomas
470 Santhosh Varghese
471 Sherin Tom Mathews
Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College, Shamshabad
472 Aashirvadam
473 Andrew Paul A.
474 David John
475 Dhiraviya Rajesh, K.
476 G. Paul Vijay Kumar
477 Hniang Cin Thluai
478 Jawahar Pal Bollaram
479 M. S. Javiyer
480 Nagavardhan Raju
481 P. Venkateswarlu
482 Radheshyam Suna
483 Raj Bino D.
484 Ram Hlei Thang
485 Valluri Deva Kumar
486 Ashish Varghese
488 Bijumon K.
490 C. Malsawmdawngliana
492 Dhirendra Kumar
494 Faithson T. Varughese
496 Jeba Praise Chrisolite R.
498 Johnson T. Sam
500 Littu Thomas
502 Medida Kranthi Kumar
504 Praveen Kumar Singh
506 Rajesh
508 Stalin M.
509 Abey T. Samuel
511 Alexander, K.B.
513 Joby Varghese
515 Jomon Cherian
517 Jubin Karippayil Bobby
519 Liju Yohannan
521 Mithun Raju, R.
523 Pradeep Ponnachen
525 Saju V. John
527 Viju Ealias T.
New Theological College, Dehra Dun
487 Bholanath Nial
489 Binu S.
491 Christaphar Kiran Kumar P.
493 Elizabeth K. Mathew
495 Idicula Yohannan
497 Joby Mathew
499 K. Paulraj
501 Lordson S. Joseph
503 Merin Lee Thomson
505 R.S. Wungmaling
507 Rejitha R.
Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam
510 Aji George
512 Bijosh Thomas
514 John P. Oommen
516 Jomon, Y.
518 Liju K. Thomas
520 Mathai Zachariah C.
522 Nelson T.T.
524 Saju Sam Varghese
526 Somu K. Samuel
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528 Benoy C. Joshua
530 Binu Abraham
532 Lijo John
534 Ranju K. Skaria
536 Shaiju Philip
St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur
529 Bino Samuel
531 Cincy Mariyamma Joseph
533 Noel Lewis
535 Shaiju K.M.
537 Varghese, P.J.
Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai
538 A. Jebaraj
539 A. Meyyarasi
540 Ad Anbu Deva Paul Ebinezerjekp V. Ezhilvanan 541 Allenlivingston B.
542 Aron Arul Raj I.
543 Arputha Roseline A.
544 Arulsingh C.
545 B. Obediya
546 Bakthathiyagarajan S.
547 Benny Jesudasan D.
548 C. Manimaran
549 Darwin Jabaraj S.
550 Dinakaran D.Y.
551 E. Jayabal
552 Ebi Devaseervatham D.
553 Edwin Selva Kumar S.
554 Hans Martin Chock R.
555 I. Paul Clement
556 Israel Gnanaraj, J.
557 Jacob Peter, P.
558 Jesuvictor Viyagappa Raja J.
559 John Solomon D.
560 John Wesley A.
561 Joseph Jason Dharmaraj A.
562 Justin Sagayaraj A.
563 M. David Ponpandian
564 M. Royhession
565 Mary Alagu Sundari F.
566 Packiaraj, P.
567 Pradeep Kamal R.
568 Pushparaj D.
569 Rajini Prasanna D.
570 Rathina Bharathi D.
571 Robinson T.
572 Samuel Dinagaran A.
573 Samuel Jesudason, J.
574 Samuel, D.
575 Saral Samathana Jayam R.
576 Simiyon, S.E.
577 Steephen Paulgnana Rabinson, P.
578 Stephenson D.
579 Subash R.
580 Sundarsingh Immanuvel Paul P.S.
581 Sunder Singh P.
582 Suresh Kumar, J.
583 Thabitha J.
584 Vethakani V.
585 M. S. Justus Thompson
586 S. Selvaraj
587 S. Sudharsan
588 Issach Fernandus M.
589 Arumugam Kamalakumaran
Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa
590 Mani Luke John
591 Angukali K. Shohe
593 Atokali A. Yepthomi
595 Enokali
597 Jeviholi Swu
599 Khumjongse
601 Loly H. Kesho
603 Tiakala
605 Vinotoli T.
Trinity Theological College, Dimapur
592 Anitoli
594 Boto Hosheto Achumi
596 H. Anitoli Sema
598 Khekiye Z.
600 Kulovi Kajiri
602 Niloli Chophy
604 V. Nisheli Shohe
606 Y. Ghokivi Sumi
607 Doukholien Hengna
609 Henkholal Lhouvum
611 M. Gouginsang
613 Shaingamla Shimzing
615 Th. Thongkhomang Baite
Trulock Theological Seminary, Imphal
608 Henkhochon Kipgen
610 Holkhothang
612 Seikholun Mate
614 T. Lalnunlian Zo
616 Thangneikim Hengna
617 Abraham G. Sathyanathan
619 Agwalo Semp
Union Biblical Seminary, Pune
618 Adukai David Kumar Gyanmitra Sundaramma
620 Aibanjop Kharmyndai
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621 Alan L. Thiek
623 Arpona Mejahary
625 Ashis Karthak
627 Benin D. Marak
629 Bishu Kumar Debbarma
631 Centena Aier
633 Hiwale Bharat Gopinath
635 Homerbah Lyngdoh
637 Joseph L. Joute
639 Khanmung Kashung
641 Ku. Asma Neel
643 Lanuakum Ozukem
645 Meneno Moses
647 Nicodemus Thangkhiew
649 Parmar Anpaben Ashokbhai
651 Pawar Shardaben Mohanbhai
653 Pyrkhatlang Nongrum
655 Ravi G.
657 Reni Philip
659 Sandeep Samuel Verghese
661 Shine Baby Sam
663 T. Chinlianlal Zou
665 Themshang Horam
667 Zakiebeituo Metha
668 Abin Abraham
670 Sukumar Babu R S V
672 D. Jeyasingh
674 Samarpana Praveen Kumar S.
676 Stella Inba Kumari E.
678 S. A. Angel Merlin
680 Abraham C. Pulinthitta
682 Praveen Raj, N. L.
684 Alexander Samuel
686 Suthakar, K.
688 Haigwateing
622 Anthony Rimai
624 Asa Devadoss, P.
626 B. John Jebaseelan
628 Binson V. James
630 Bulipe Thiophilos
632 Elin Ingty
634 Hoineichin
636 Jena Ranajit Kumar
638 Kerketta Sujit
640 Kmenlang Pathaw
642 Lalsiesang
644 M. Prince B. Samuel
646 Nalithamanopriya Devadhas Catherine
648 P. Angbhenla Phom
650 Patel Manishkumar Paulbhai
652 Premal Abhay Awasarmal
654 Rathod Charmaine Nelsonbhai
656 Rejeev Sugu
658 Samual L.
660 Seketuno Chase
662 Solomon Joseph Martin, S.
664 T. Dinkhansuan
666 Thongkhotinlal Haokip
United Theological College, Bangalore
669 Samuel Buatsaiha
671 Jason Jothy R.
673 Steephen Joseph, S.
675 Samuel Raj Kumar, A.
677 Timothyarulkumar D.
679 Shajin Noble
681 Solomon Paul J.
683 Mary Shalini D.
685 Asir Samuel J.
687 Johana
Bachelor of Divinity
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689 Swain Samuel
Degree of Bachelor of Christian Studies
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Rockland Stone Khymdeit
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Karepalli David Swamidason
Mariamma Samuel
Neenamandira Dam
Paul Samuel
Geetha Merlyn Priscilla E.
Robins J.J. Wellington
Raj Shanti Solomon
Directly With The Senate – 2010
2 Ajithkumar D.J.
4 Garod Livingstone N. Dykes
6 Pudisin Ch. Marak
8 Dibya Kanta Naik
10 Alex Philip
12 D. Gnanaraj Thomas
14 Pushpa Chand
16 Manu Varghese Jacob
18 Eunice Pramila J.
20 T. Isaiah
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Tullimalli Sakuntala
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Balavari Havilah
Kari Anitha
P. Sampson
M. Sarada Reddy
D. Grace Mary
V. Mary Vijaya Lakshmi
G. Ravi Rajendra Kumar
S. Raja Kumari
Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad
26 Santhosh Kumar V.P.
28 K. Vidya Sagar
30 Bulli Mary Viswasa Jyothi Marlapati
32 Yob Kamatham
34 Dayakara Raju Javvadi A.
36 G.S. Vijayakumari
38 Sabavath Kullay Naik
40 K. John Abraham
42 Injeti Narasimha Murty
44 Daniyelu Palleti
46 B. Padmaja
48 N. Vijaya Kumari
Aizawl Theological College, Aizawl
50 H. Vanlalsawma
51 Abraham K.S.
53 Rachel Mathew
55 Dorin Usha
57 Helen Pravina Kumari
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Edward Prabhakaran V.
H.D. Manoah
Margaret Jayakumari W.
K. Ramachandran
Babu Rajandass R.
Nagarajan G.
Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala
52 Sam Baby
54 George Mathew K.
Karnataka Theological College, Mangalore
56 Margaret Snehalatha M.S.
Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai
59 M. Sathiya Kanthan
61 C. Anbu Kennedy
63 Salaman J.
65 D. Mohanraj
67 S.R. Kennedy
69 Lily Lusia N.
71 J. Joseph Amirtharajan
Degree of Bachelor of Theology
Allahabad Bible Seminary, Allahabad
2 Billy J. Zorinthara
4 David Kungminthang
6 H. Lalengzaua
8 Lalramnghaka
10 Rahul Rohan Kumar
12 Samsangile Zeme
14 Sunil Kumar
16 Thuilungliu Pamei
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Nirmal Kumar Limbu
Rajesh Masih
Sandeep Bejoy Ghosh
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Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad
Akumarthi Thomas
18 Bondu Joseph
D. Rebika Rani
20 G. Dinakar
G. S. S. Soundarya Raju
22 Jeevan Premkumar Ganji
Jeevan Sukumar M.
24 K. Prasanna Kumar
Kapudasi Suresh
26 Kishore Kambham
Kommalapati Ravi Kumar
28 Lakka Swarnalatha
Madur Avula Nelson
30 Malipeddi James
Moturi Manikyarao
32 Nupa Ramana
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Rajulu Kursam
Rayi Appaji
Sugnana Kusuma
41 Agwale Kent
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Rameshbabu Chinthala
Samuel Prakash Sodadasi
Vinod Kumar Kusuma
Baptist Theological College, Pfutsero
42 Nemsham Rera
44 Yhunti Kent
Calcutta Bible Seminary, 24 Parganas
Bishakh Dutta
46 David Howarth Blah
Deshmukh Balubhai Mahdubhai
48 John Lalrinawma
Justin Mathew
50 K. Lalluahkima
Lalnghakliana Ralte
52 M.S. Dawngkima Pautu
N. Beihruakhai
54 Poonam Rai
Tapan Sen
56 Y. Lijanbemo Ezung
57 Paulson A.
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Ganapatirao Sura
Nareshababu V.
Suresh Raito
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Anto Raj P.
Asha Varghese
Blesson George
Benson K. Sunny
Feba David
Georgeson P. John
Jincy P. Daniel
Nancy George
Reeba Rajan John
Shibu K. John
Tessy Mathew
Titu Philip Thomas
Viji N.
94 Anuj Kumar Champi
96 Johan Bhengra
98 Kundan Malwa
100 Sunil Kumar Bage
102 Uttam Surin
103 Balseng Marak
105 Chekol D. Sangma
107 Decemy Sangma
109 Gracitha D. Sangma
111 Lakish S. Marak
113 Nosilla N. Sangma
115 Senggath Ch. Marak
117 Simbil D. Sangma
119 Timberson M. Marak
Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil
58 S. Novahnandam
Dharma Jyoti Vidya Peeth, Faridabad
60 Binu Varghese
62 Laiju Varghese
64 Sujan Sabar
Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala
67 Alice L.
69 Aparna S. Prasad
71 Asish Philip
73 Baby John
75 Biju Thomas
77 Finny Sabu
79 Gijo Varghese
81 Jomol M.J.
83 Pheba P. Joseph
85 Shanu Sam Simon
87 Siju Rajan
89 Thomas Mathew
91 Varghese Babu
93 Xavier Das J. M.
Gossner Theological College, Ranchi
95 Bijay Lakada
97 Johnson Das Pan
99 Suchita Kerketta
101 Unisphar Lomga
Harding Theological College, Tura
104 Binbin M. Sangma
106 Cranmer Ch. Momin
108 Decimy N. Sangma
110 Jessica N. Sangma
112 Michael K. Marak
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116 Sengsrang T. Sangma
118 Tearson M. Sangma
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124 Rajajin D.
126 Somala Raju
128 Y. Sungbeni Murry
Indian Theological Seminary, Avadi
121 George P.
123 Jebaraj S.
125 Shaji I.V.
127 Venkatesan K.
129 Jabesh A.
130 Bijish P. Babu
132 Geojo
134 Josy P.R.
136 Minitha Thampan
138 Reji Mathew
140 Sam Prakash A.I.
142 Siju Zach
Kerala United Theological Seminary, Trivandrum
131 Bijolind J. Joseph
133 George M.T.
135 Mathew George
137 Nimmi Thomas
139 Robin Lawrence T.H.
141 Shibu N.S.
143 Vijaya Raj G.
Madras Theological Seminary & College, Chennai
144 Berlin Raj T.S.
145 C. Lalrintluanga
146 Christvin Edbarg J.
147 Daniel M.
148 Danny Lalnunmawia
149 Dar Fam
150 Dhinakaran R.
151 Emmanuel Dallison M.
152 Gnanasekar D.
153 Isac Athisaya Nathan J.
154 J. Godwin Justus
155 Jaison K.
156 Jakkin Sundarsingh G.
157 Joseph Raja M.
158 Kirubahar T.J.S.
159 Lai Hmung
160 Lillu Philip Thomas
161 Manu P. Joshua
162 Meshak Rajesh Kumar S.
163 Nickel Selvaraj V.
164 P. Bharath Raja
165 Rosselyn Arjun
166 Satheesh P.
167 Shobha M.
168 Thawng Lian Sang
169 Thianzamuan
170 Tino Thomas
171 Yurthan Machinao
Manipur Theological College, Kangpokpi
172 Chinglak Moshang Kansouwa
173 Ginneo Haokip
174 K. Betterson
175 Lalneo Haokip
176 Laltawnvela Duhlian
177 Prakash Tamang
178 Ts. Jennifer Monsang
179 V.S. Thanngam
180 Wanglum Mowar Anal
Mar Thoma Episcopal Jubilee Institute of Evangelism, Tiruvalla
181 Binoy Kuruvila
182 James Joy
183 Libin Biju Thomas
184 Samjistephen
185 Vinitha V.J.
186 Divyendra Daniel
188 John Victor Paul Allam
190 Manchala Mariyamma
192 Pavankumar Thota
194 Yusuf Singh
Master’s College of Theology, Madhurawada
187 Gnanak Gerhardson Munnangi
189 Kitsada Chahae
191 Nipaditha R. Marak
193 R. Satish Karun
Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College, Shamshabad
195 B. Ramesh
196 Bhaskar Erapogu
197 C. Shridhar
198 G. Suman
199 G. Sunitha
200 H. Shanti Raju
201 K. Venu
202 M. Bhasker
203 M. Nissy Niravanjini
204 M. Sailu
205 Narsimha Kalakonda
206 Om Prakash Chaudhary
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207 P. Gajendran
209 Praveen Kumar A.
211 Rampogu Shyam Prakash
213 Utukuri Tataji
208 P. Joseph
210 Pulukuri Marian
212 U Hanumanthappa
214 Gamit Bhimsingbhai Gemubhai
216 Parmar Bipinbhai Natwarbhai
217 Ajay Kumar
219 Balsrang A. Sangma
221 E. Finny Abraham
223 Jermiah Lal
225 Joseph Alexander David
227 Km. Rekha Rani
229 Lino E. Samuel
231 Michi Duri
233 R. Oyorin
235 Sandeep Nayyar
237 Steve Denil M. Varghese
239 Wilson Samuel
241 Bibhuti Bhusan Pani
243 Samson Sabar
245 Sebakari Khora
247 Aditya Tudu
249 Dewan Hembrom
251 Kalep Tudu
253 Luther Murmu
255 Rahil Hembrom
257 Ahose Sangtam
259 Akashi Kiho
261 Anatoli H.
263 Anito L.
265 Bonitoli N. Chishi
267 Elito G.
269 H. Anoka Chishi
271 Haroldlasky Marak
273 I. Akhumla
275 Inoto K. Yeptho
277 Juvi-Ilino Sema
279 Kalivi S. Jimo
281 Otoli Z. Tuccu
283 Qhetoni V. Achumi
285 Shikani V. Muru
287 Tshopeu Khutsoh
289 Vikashe Neho
291 Vinoholi Zhimo
292 Vitholi Aye
293 H. Lalruatkima
Methodist Bible Seminary, Vasad
215 Khristi Deepakbhai Ishwarbhai
New Theological College, Dehra Dun
218 Anil Kumar Chauhan
220 Bengia Asha
222 Giftson Priest S.
224 Johncy Johnson
226 Kharingsho Ahum
228 Lalan Kumar Yadav
230 Mercy Rachel Rudra
232 Nidhi Modi
234 Raman Kumar
236 Stalin Peter Cherry
238 Virginia
240 Worreingam J.S.
Orissa Christian Theological College, Gopalpur
242 Bipin Kumar Mayur
244 Sanjeev Mallick
246 Thomas Johnson David
Santal Theological College, Benagaria
248 Aparna Marandi
250 Edwin Murmu
252 Koruna Tudu
254 Milon Murmu
256 Solma Hansdak
Trinity Theological College, Dimapur
258 Akani Sumi
260 Akatoli Chophi
262 Angukali Aye
264 Atoho
266 Elith Y.
268 Grace H. Yeptho
270 Hari Magar
272 Holika Z. Yeptho
274 I. Toiang
276 Jennyviv J. Jakha
278 Kaholi Chishi
280 Lilongla Sangtam
282 Pito Z. Chishi
284 Sashimongla Longchar
286 Temsuyangla
288 V. Nikato
290 Vikhomenuo
Trulock Theological Seminary, Imphal
294 Hemkhomang Khongsai
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295 Jambor Paslein
297 Leiyarose Zingkhai
299 Paogoulien Lienthang
301 Samuel Khamsuankhai
303 Vareiyo Rungsung
296 Jamkholal Haokip
298 Ngailianhoih Baite
300 Rangneishing Jatung
302 Thangminlun Vaiphei
Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa
304 Yeherome Michael Wanniya Bandara
305 Harshana Pasanga Dharmakirti
306 Horathal Pedige Mahesh Sri Jayampath Hemachandra
307 Arunasalam Ravindra Kumar
308 Sathiyamoorthy Indradevi
309 Nesarajah Kajendra
310 Arasaretnam Kirupakaran
311 Saminathan Michael
312 Arumukam Pavakaran
313 Thavanesan Robert Sasikaran
314 Paramasamy Thanendra
315 Kaneshan Thiruchchelvam
316 Rasika Thilina Bandara Abeysinghe
317 W. Brian Christopher Virantha Fernando
318 Balaratnam Manoranjan
319 Jesuretnam Richard Jothy Sorooban
United Theological Seminary of Maharashtra, Pune
320 Mohite Diana Vijay
321 Paul Baidya
323 Timothy Barun Malaker
325 Richard Uttam Biswas
327 Syam K. S.
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Jacob Tep
Manisuro Pfotte
Gilbert Asirvatham Y.
Ligin Xavier J.L.
James Joy
Anumol M. Chacko
Anu Elizabeth C.S.
Gijo Daniel George Kutty
Reeba Elizabeth Zacharia
Liji Thankachen
Shiji Thomas
L.Imsubenla
James Chacko T.
Eliamma Thomas
Annie Leena Sam
Directly With The Senate
322 Momota Bairagee
324 Michael Ripon Biswas
326 Saimon Saikat Malakor
328 Naidu Meesala
Diploma In Clinical Pastoral Counselling
2. Santona Naik
4. John Bernardshaw, M.
6. Shanthakumar S.
8. Leenu Thomas
10. Joel Solomon Laly
12. Praveen S.S.
14. Elizabeth George
16. J. George
18. Leni C. Kovoor
20. Vundi Padmaragam
22. Peter V.M.
24. Jeffin Varghese
26. George P. Varkey
28. Anu Varughese
Diploma in Christian Studies
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Anil Kumar Duddu
Yosebu Parupalli
Mukiri Babu Rao
Samuel Nadarajah
N. Vasantha Kumari
S. Magdalene Grace
J. S. Suresh
Minnie Elizabeth
Kamlesh Kumar Choudhri
Rakesh Dev Ganta
E. P. Prasad
Zupudi Bhagya Veni
Directly with the Senate
2. K. Manase Rao
4. Delila Smitha Bhagyan
6. James Jayavardhan Kotian
8. Christian Cornelius Muljibhai
10. Kirum Barjo
12. M. Joanna
14. Y. D. Aparna
16. E. Paul Ravikumar
18. Neeraja K.
20. P. V. V. Suresh Kumar
22. Prathipati Mark
24. Samuel D.
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C. Lalchhuanmawia
Sudhakar Bayye
John Suresh Ravulakollu
Chandru
T. Pushpa
D. S. Pramila
Bathula Slava Nakshatram
Christy Nimrodkumar Kantilal
Paragini Alkesh Christian
Parmar Johnbhai Khanabhai
Manorajan Christine Shiranee
Jeyakumar Nithiyajeevan
Sulogini Arumailingam
Joel S.
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Ravi Babu Kattu
John Luther King Kurati
Naveen Puneet
Vijayakumar P. M.
U. P. Vidya Sagar
J. J. Thimothy
Shirley Rajesh Kshirsagar
Christian Parul Robert
Priti Cecil Ghadiali
Anilkumar Kantilal Gohel
Evangeline Gnanaponrajah
Megala Yogarajah
Hannah Lois
III. Matters from the Academic Council/Working Committee
17. Affiliation: New/Confirmation/Up-gradation/ New Course/s:
A. New Affiliation:
i. Calvin Institute of Theology, Chengalpet Road, Kanchipuram (WC/09/12, 294/11; WC/59/11)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XIX:
a. The Institution should appoint Principal with D.Th/Ph.D. degree of Serampore or its equivalent.
b. Core faculty in Religion with Serampore recognized qualification be appointed.
c. Professors with at least MA in Philosophy, Sociology and Psychology be appointed to teach BD
first year students under five years BD course under new BD curriculum.
d. A compliance report should be submitted to the Senate within April, 2012.
e. Subject to fulfill the above recommendations, the Calvin Institute of Theology, Kanchipuram be
granted provisional affiliation with effect from academic session 2012-13,
f. Institute shall only admit students only in BD first and second year under new BD Curriculum;
g. During the provisional period, all courses, as per rule, shall be examined by the Senate.
ii. Dr. Somervell Memorial C.S.I. Medical College & Hospital, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala – Dip.C. P.C. course (WC/09/12, 294/2011; WC/59/11/iv)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XX:
i. A compliance report be submitted by the College by April, 2012;
ii. The Somervell Medical College & Hospital, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram be affiliated for
DCPC course through an institution established, as suggested, in cooperation with Kerala
United Theological Seminary, Thiruvananthapuram
iii. Impur Bible School, Nagaland – DipCS/BCS. Course (WC/09/12, 294/2011; WC/59/11/v)
It was clarified that Dip CS is not required for affiliation as it is offered directly through Senate, but
here the request is to recognize centre as an examination center as well as for permission to offer
course in Ao language. On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council,
Senate resolved that
Resolution XXI:
a. The School be asked to appoint coordinator for Dip.C.S. Program;
b. The Impur Bible School be recognized as Dip.C.S. Examination Centre in Ao language for five
years from current academic year;
B. Confirmation:
i. Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil – B.D. (WC/09/12, 294/2011; WC/61/11/I, AC/31/
11, WC/26/10, WC/59/2010)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXII:
i. The Seminary take note of the suggestions made by the Commission and submit a compliance
report by April 2012;
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ii. The faculty in Religions, Christian Ministry, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology be appointed
immediately to run the B.D. course;
iii. Few staff, in place of those who will retire within 2-3 years, may be appointed to fill in the gap.
iv. Books and the journals, as suggested, should be procured by the end of the academic year and
reported to the Senate;
v. A budgetary provision of Rs.5 lakhs per year, for next three years, be made to upgrade the library
for B.D. studies;
vi. Proper hostel facilities should be provided for the girls and students with family;
vii. Subject to fulfilling all the above recommendations, the Seminary be provisionally affiliated for
BD programmes as per Senate rules, and be allowed to commence B.D. program in English
medium, under new curriculum, from the academic session 2012-2013.
ii. Manipur Theological College, Kangpokpi – B.D. (WC/09/12, page nos. 35, 201, 208 of 2008,
236 of 2007, 214 of 2006)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXIII:
i. The “Provisional Affiliation” that was granted to the Manipur Theological College, Kangpokpi,
Manipur at the B.D. level in English medium in 2008 be now “Confirmed” with effect from the
academic year 2012;
ii. The development process within the College must go on for the benefit of the College community;
iii. The Senate of Serampore College might send some Commission periodically in future to keep
pace with its standard and norm.
C. Report of the one member Commission for review: Re-visit
i. Indian Theological Seminary, Avadi, Chennai – B.D. in English medium (WC/09/12, WC/16/11,
WC/55/10, WC/06/10 a.; cf. pp. 2, 119,166 of 99, 621, 11, 29 of 00, 226,632 of 01, 85,176, 230
(report) of 2002, 141, 621 of 2003, 85 of 2004, 267 of 2006, 139 of 08, Sen/21/A/i/10)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXIV:
i. Principal, with qualification recognized by Serampore be appointed as early as possible;
ii. Compliance and progress report be submitted by the colleges before June 15, 2012;
iii. If found un-satisfactory, no students shall be admitted in the academic year 2012-13; and
iv. All papers shall be Senate examined in the academic year 2012-13.
ii. Harding Theological College, A.B. Mission Compound, Tura – five years BD programme in
English medium (WC/09/12, WC/09/08/II)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXV:
i. The college has M. Th. degree holders in all the major subjects. However, the College should
appoint at least one D. Th. Or its equivalent professor.
ii. The College should appoint D.Th./Ph. D. candidate as its Principal as per Senate rule before the
next academic session.
iii. Having seen the College is fulfilling the previous commission’s recommendations, the Harding
Theological College is recommended for confirmation of the B. D. Programme from 2012 academic year.
iii. John Roberts Theological Seminary, Shillong – BCS course (WC/09/12, WC/60/11)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXVI:
The John Roberts Theological Seminary, Shillong be given permission to start BCS program.
iv. Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil – BCS course (WC/09/12, WC/60/11/I, AC/31/11,
WC/26/10, WC/59/2010)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXVII:
The Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil be given permission to start B.C.S. programme
from 2012 academic session.
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18. Incomplete non-credit language course in Biblical Studies (page no. 300/2011; WC/81/11)
Senate was informed that some students did not pass Non-credit biblical languages at the College level several
years ago, and their cases were not reported to the Senate, whereas they completed all other requirements,
therefore the students were not granted the degree. The Executive Committee recommended that oversight be
condoned, as a very special case, in the interest of the students.
On the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the Senate resolved that
Resolutions XXVIII:
i. Students who have declared successful in completing requirements of the Senate towards the degree but
have not completed non-credit course in biblical languages, as special case, be declared pass, and degree
be awarded to them;
ii. Colleges be asked to report every year if students have not pass the non-credit compulsory courses, and
they should not be allowed to appear in final Senate examination if they have not completed college
course requirements.
19. Policy decision:
A. Evaluation of Internal Assessment (page no. 209, AC/28/11/ii, AC/12/10-ii)
On the recommendation of the Academic Council, the Senate resolved that
Resolution XXIX:
Following guidelines for internal assessment be approved:
1. Thee Marks allotted for internal assessment in each college paper shall be based upon the following;
i. Attendance
ii. Sessional examination
iii. Home assignment
2. For all Courses (theory/practical/project work) examined by the colleges, the continuous assessment
shall be for a maximum of 40 marks (consisting of 35 marks for tests/experiments and 5 marks for
attendance.
3. The above continuous assessment shall be awarded as per the procedure given below:
a. Theory courses
Three tests each carrying 100 marks shall be conducted during the semester by the concerned
Department / College. The total marks obtained in all the tests put together out of 300, shall be
proportionately reduced for 35 marks and rounded to nearest integer (This also implies equal
weight age to all the three tests).
b. Practical Courses
Every practical exercise/experiment shall be evaluated based on conduct of experiment/exercise
and records maintained. There shall be at least one mid-semester test. The criteria for arriving the
internal assessment marks (35 marks) shall be decided based on the recommendation of the class
committee and shall be announced at the beginning of every semester by the Principal.
c. Project Work
The Principal shall constitute a review committee for each branch of study. There shall be three
assessments (each 100 marks) during the semester by the review committee. The student shall
make presentation on the progress made by him / her before the committee. The total marks
obtained in the three assessments shall be reduced to 35 marks and rounded to the nearest
integer.(This also implies equal weight age to all the three assessment).
4. There shall be 5marks for regularity in attending lectures and tutorials, and the credit for regularity in
each paper, based on attendance, shall be as follows:
More than 67% but less than 70% - 1mark
70% or more but less than 75% - 2 marks
75% or more but less than 80% - 3 marks
80% or more but less than 85% - 4 marks
85% and above - 5 marks
(Medical certificates shall be excluded while calculating credit towards marks to be awarded for
regularity, though such certificates shall continue to be taken into account for the purpose of calculating eligibility to appear for examinations as per the provisions.)
5. Every teacher is required to maintain an ‘Attendance and Assessment Record’ which consists of
attendance marked in each lecture or practical or project Class, the test marks and the record of class
work (topic covered), separately for each course. This should be submitted to the Head of the department periodically (at least three times in a semester) for checking the syllabus coverage and the
records of test marks and attendance. The Head of the department will put his signature and date after
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due verification. At the end of the semester, the record should be verified by the Principal who will
keep this document in safe custody (for five years). The Senate or any Evaluation Commission appointed by the Senate may inspect the records of attendance and assessment of both current and
previous semesters.
Sessional examination
i. The sessional examination shall not be more than one hour and shall be conducted by the concerned teaching staff. After evaluation, scripts may be shown to the students and correction may
be made, if necessary. The answer-scripts should be kept for a minimum of one year for record.
ii. There shall be no provision for repeat/betterment in sessional examination. If a student misses
any sessional examination for unavoidable reason, the concerned teacher may allow the student
a separate examination with the approval of the college faculty.
iii. If a course is taught by more than one teacher, the teachers concerned shall cooperate in conducting internal evaluation.
vi. At the end of the semester, the concerned teacher shall submit the internal assessment marks in
proper format along with the answer scripts to the Principal. The Principal will take necessary
steps to scrutinize and tabulate the marks of the students.
vii. The college may be required to submit to the Senate all answer scripts of sessional examination
if and when called for.
viii. 10% of questions in the course examination may be asked from the sessional/home assignment
segment.
Home assignment may be given to students at any time during the year. The students shall answer the
assignment within the time stipulated by the teacher of the course concerned.
General rules
i. Each student shall be assessed on the basis of written assignments/tutorials as well as on the basis
of project reports/term papers/seminars. There shall be weightage for such written assignment;
and project reports/presentations/term papers/seminars.
ii. Each student shall be given at least one written assignment per paper in each term, subject to a
maximum of 12 written assignments per year for all the papers taken together.
iii. Where the maximum marks in a paper are less than 100, for example 50 marks, the nature of
written assignments/ tutorial work shall stand adjusted accordingly.
iv. There shall be a Moderation Committee for Internal Assessment in each College, disciplinewise, which shall comprise of the senior most teacher in the department, the teacher-in-charge of
the department and the previous teacher-in-charge of the department: provided that if, for any
reason, the membership of the Committee falls below 3, the Principal of the college shall nominate suitable members from among the teachers of that department/ college to fill the vacancies.
v. There shall be a Monitoring Committee for Internal Assessment in every College, which shall
be chaired by the Principal of the College and will be made up of the Vice-Principal (and in case
there is no Vice-Principal, the Bursar), Secretary Staff Council, and two senior faculty members
to be nominated by the Principal. This Committee shall be responsible for the entire process of
Internal Assessment in the College, including redressal of grievances, if any.
vi. Student has to pass in internal assessment and Course examination separately securing minimum
of 40% marks in each segment.
vii. In the case of referred examination, the course examination shall be for 100%.
viii. With the introduction of Internal Assessment, the maximum marks for the college examination in
each paper shall stand reduced accordingly.
ix. Senate reserves the right to review, and if necessary moderate, the marks in Internal Assessment
in any paper/ papers in any College/Department.
x. The Board of Moderators shall moderate, if necessary, the Internal Assessment marks across
Colleges.
xi. A student, who is unable to be assesses through internal assessment process, he/she may be
assessed by the College through an alternative mode in lieu of the normal assessment. This may
be done only in exceptional circumstances.
B. New B.D. first year examination – credits (EC/21/12, page no. 209; AC/28/11/viii)
Senate was informed that there was no indication in the new BD Regulation about the inclusion of the BD
first year courses in the final grade of the students; that this segment was so far treated separately though
it is an integral part of the course. On the recommendation of the Executive Committee, Senate resolved
that
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Resolution XXX:
The marks of first year courses under new BD regulation be not included in the final grades of the student.
C. Examination structure in Colleges: Scrutiny Committee (page no. 209; AC/28/11/ix)
On the recommendation of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXXI:
All affiliated colleges be required to appoint a three member Scrutiny Committee for a period of three
years to take appropriate and necessary action concerning matters related to academic and result before
they are approved by the college faculty and sent to the Senate.
D. Disciplinary action against plagiarism (page no. 209, AC/28/11/ix)
On the recommendation of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXXII:
i. Cases of plagiarism should be taken seriously at institutional level, and colleges be encouraged to set
norms for arresting any trend among its scholars;
ii. If found earlier, or during evaluation process, the work should be rejected and registration of the
student be cancelled;
iii. If found after the award of the degree, the degree should be revoked, taking into account the procedures now acceptable in academic institutions world over.
E. The matter of recognition of Serampore degrees (page no. 295/2011; WC/59/11/d)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXXIII:
PhD degree awarded by secular universities be considered equivalent to Serampore DTh, if it is pursued
on the basis of recognition of Serampore MTh for research programme by that university.
F.
Certificate of affiliation (WC/59/11/f)
On the recommendation of the Working Committee, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXXIV:
An Affiliation Certificate be issued by the Senate to all cases of provisional and term based confirmed
affiliation, mentioning the validity of time and its continuance after term evaluation.
G. Relationships: BD, MTH, BCS and MCS courses: (page no. 208; AC/27/11)
After some discussion, and on the recommendation of the Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXXV:
i. The privilege to BCS graduates pursuing MTh studies, as per present regulations, be continued for
three years, i.e., from 2012 to 2015;
ii. MCS graduate with high second class, and above, be allowed to teach BCS courses;
iii. The relationship between these degrees be further considered by the Academic Council/Working
Committee especially moving from BCS to BD and transferring registration/credits from BD to BCS
and BCS to BD.
H. Board of Studies (page no. 209, AC/28/11, 105/2011; EC/46/11, 59/2011; Sen/25/B/2011, 240/2011,
WC/15/11, AC/12/10-I, 139/2011, AC/21/09,)
On the recommendation of Academic Council, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXXVI:
The BD and MTh Boards of Studies work as a combined board for the present triennial.
V. Matters from the Executive Committee/Finance Committee
20. Circular Resolution: Bank Account of BTESSC (page no. 104, EC/39/11)
Senate noted this with approval.
21. Clarification of the status of the Board (page no. 143 of 2011; EC/86/11, 56/2011; Sen/16/11, 7/2011, Brd/
18/11, 89/2011, EC/09/11, 105/2011; EC/45/11) Up-dated Constitution
Senate noted that Constitution of the One National Structure of Theological Education in India is updated and
will be printed separately after incorporating the section on the age of the members of the Board as approved
by the Board and the Senate.
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22. Continuation of B.Th. Course (page no. 135 of 11; EC/89/11, WC/27/11; WC/63/10, p. 229; Sen/25/11 E)
On the recommendation of Executive Committee, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXXVII:
i. Seminaries/colleges that are sponsored by the churches, and are offering BTh courses only, be allowed to
offer BTh courses for five years (2012-17);
ii. Senate shall conduct comprehensive examination as it does in case of colleges in Sri Lanka;
iii. Students under such registration shall be allowed to appear two courses per year in comprehensive examination.
23. Fee Structure – SSC, Research & BTESSC (page no. 138; EC/102/11, 195/2011; FC/Nov.2011)
On the recommendation of the finance and Executive Committee, Senate resolved that
Resolution XXXVIII:
Following fee structure be approved with effect from June 2012:
PART - A
Fee
1
2
Affiliation Fees
Due Date for Payment 2nd July
B.Th. College/B.Miss. College
Upto 25 Students
For every additional 25 or part of (each)
B.D. College
Upto 25 Students
For every additional 25 or part of (each)
B.Th + B.D.(Intg.+Regu.) Colleges Upto 50 Students
For every additional 25 or part of (each)
M.Th./B.D. Colleges
Basic
For every branch offered (add) (each)
M.C.S College
Upto 50 Students
For every additional 25 or part of (each)
Federated Faculties (PG)
Basic M.Th. Prog.
For every branch offered (add) (each)
Institutions Offering D.C.P.C
D.Th.
For Every Branch
B.C.S Colleges
Upto 50 Students
For every additional 25 or part of (each)
Dip.C.S. Col/Dip.B.T. Colleges
Upto 50 Students
For every additional 25 or part of (each)
B.C.S + Dip.C.S. Colleges
Upto 50 Students
For every additional 25 or part of (each)
23000
6000
35000
6000
45000
6000
53000
6000
25000
6000
28000
6000
18000
6000
4000
2000
2500
2000
5000
2500
ALL COLLEGE REQUIRED TO PAY WEB SITE FEE PER ANNUM
500
Registration Fees
Due Date for Payment 10th August (Through Colleges)
Registration form.
B.Th., B.D.,B.Miss.,
M.Th./M.Min.
D.Th.
D.Th. Re-Registration Fee
Dip.C.P.C.
Transfer of Registration
Extension of Time fee
Late Registration
Re-Registration Fee
3
50
500
700
1700
6000
500
2000
1500
300
2000
Examination Fees:-
Due Date for Payment 15th October (Through Colleges)
B.Th.,B.D.,B.Th.Comp., B.Miss
M.Min
Per Paper
Per Paper
300
350
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M.Th.,M.C.S,
Per Paper
Thesis fee (M.Th.)
Per Thesis
Late submission of Thesis within one year
Late Examination Fee
Upto 31st October
Graduation Fee (autonomous Colleges)
Dip.C.P.C.
Per Paper
Mark Sheet Fee per Student
4. Other Fees
Senate Centre Fee (for College, Internal Students)
Migration Fee
Transcript Fee
Marks Fee (for College Internal Students)
In-absentia Fee
Duplicate Certificate Fee
Migration/Equivalance Certificate
New BD Regulation and Syllabus for Student
Per Copy
New BD Regulation and Syllabus for Other
Per Copy
All other Regulations
Per Copy
All other Syllabus Book
Per Copy
Urgent delivery fee for document
Web site form fee
Provisional Certificate Fee
Graduation fee for Passing Candidate
(For Council Payment)
5 Entrance and qualifying examination fees (any course) Due Date 15th October
Examination Fees
Per Paper
Senate Centre Fee
Marks/ Certificate Fee
Late Examination Fee
(Upto 31st October)
PART-B EXTERNALS DIRECT WITH SENATE AND COLLEGE EXTERNALS.
1 B.C.S.,Dip.C.S.,Dip.B.T Application Set
2 Registration Fees
B.C.S., Dip.C.S. Dip.B.T Registration
Late Registration
3 Examination Fees
B.C.S. Dip.C.S. Dip.B.T. examination
Per Paper
Senate Centre Fee
Marks Fee
Late Examination
4 Other Fees
Transcript Fee
In-absentia Fee
5 D.Min.Fees
Cost of Application and Regulation Per Copy
Syllabus Book
Per Copy
Entrance Test Fee
Registration Fee
Late Registration Fee
Tuition Fee (Per Annum)
Due Date 15th October
Library Fee (Per Annum)
Due Date 15th October
Late Tuition/Library Fee
Examination Fee
Per Paper
Orientation Seminar Fee
Due Date 15 days before Seminar.
Methodology Seminar Fee
Due Date 15 days before Seminar.
Collegium Sessions Fee
Due Date 15 days before Collegium.
Late Seminar/Collegium Fee (each)
Comprehensive Examination Fee Per Paper
Late Examination Fee
Dissertation/Project Fee
Each.Refd. Paper Fee
Refd. Thesis/Dissertation Fee
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400
2000
1000
300
2000
300
50
150
250
300
150
750
2000
250
200
300
100
100
200
100
500
100
300
150
300
300
400
500
300
300
150
150
300
300
750
250
100
750
1500
750
4000
1000
500
400
3000
3000
3000
500
400
300
6000
400
4500
Transcript Fee
In-absentia Fee
Mark Sheet Fee per Student
PART-C EXTERNALS DIRECT WITH SCEPTRE.
1 Contact Seminer Fee
2 Tuition Fee
3 Study Materials Compilation Fee (1st.year only)
4. Study Materials (1st year to 3rd year/4th year)
300
750
50
1500
1000
800
2100/2500
24. Age limit for BTESSC Members: (Brd/18/12; EC/07/12, 135/ 2011, EC/88/11, 112/2011, EC/70/11 b)
On the recommendation of the Board and the Executive Committee, the Senate resolved that
Resolution XXXIX:
All members of the Board, irrespective of the category they represent, cease to be the member of the Board
after attaining the age of sixty-five years.
25. Audited statement and accounts for the year 2010 - 2011: (page no. 138 of 2011; EC/103/11)
i. Senate Office, Serampore
ii. Foreign Contribution Account – Senate
iii. Provident Fund
iv. Pension Fund
v. SCEPTRE, Kolkata
vi. BTESSC Bangalore
The Honorary Treasurer, Rev. Dr. Ivy Singh, presented the audited Statement and Accounts for the year 20102011.
On the recommendation of the Finance and Executive Committee, the Senate resolved that
Resolution XL:
A. The annual accounts and audit report of the Senate office, Serampore, for the year 2010-2011 be received
and approved.
B. The annual accounts and audit report of the Foreign Contribution Account – Senate for the year 20102011 be received and approved.
C. The annual accounts and audit report of the Provident Fund (Senate) for the year 2010-2011 be received
and approved.
D. The annual accounts and audit report of the Pension Fund (Senate) for the year 2010-2011 be received and
approved.
E. The annual accounts and audit report of the SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the year 2010-2011 be received and
approved.
F. The annual accounts and audit report of the BTESSC/SATHRI, Bangalore, for the year 2010-2011 be
received and approved.
26. Annual Budget for the year 2012- 2013 & 2013 – 2014 (page no. 138 of 2011; EC/139/11)
i. Senate Office, Serampore
ii. SCEPTRE, Kolkata
iii. Research/SATHRI, Serampore
iv. BTESSC, Bangalore
The Honorary Treasurer, Rev. Dr. Ivy Singh, presented the Annual Budget – 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
Senate appreciated the financial management of the officers of the Senate, SCEPTRE, BTESSC and Research/
SATHRI.
On the recommendation of the Finance and Executive Committee, the Senate resolved that:
Resolution XLI:
A. The proposed budget of the Senate Office, Serampore, for the year 2012-13 and 2013-2014 be received
and approved.
B. The proposed budget of the SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the year 2012-13 and 2013-2014 be received and
approved.
C. The proposed budget of the BTESSC/SATHRI, Bangalore, for the year 2012-13 and 2013-2014 be received and approved.
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VII.Other Matters:
27. Allocation for Solidarity Fund
The Senate resolved that
Resolution XLII:
The allocation made by the Board be received.
28. Report of the Nomination Committee
Rt. Rev. D. K. Sahu, Convenor of the Nomination Committee, presented the report of the Nomination Committee. It was resolved that:
Resolution XLIII:
A. The following persons be recommended to the Council for appointment as members of the Senate from
the close of the annual meeting of the Senate 2012 for the period of five years, i.e., 2012-2017:
Mr. Alwan Masih
B. Following shall be the members of the Senate of Serampore College as per the provision of the Act
and the revised constitution:
1. Principal, SC
Ex-Officio, SC Faculty Convener
2. Rev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari, Registrar
Ex.-Officio, SC Faculty
3. Rev. Dr. Mohan Labeer, Secretary, BTESSC
Ex-officio
4. Rt. Rev. Dr. D.K. Sahu
2013
5. Dr. K.M. George
2013
6. Dr. Ms. Ivy Singh
2013
7. Dr. P. C. Gine
Ex-officio, SC Faculty
8. Rev. Ms. Rachel Bagh
2014
9. Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa
2014
10. Rev. Dr. Roger Gaikwad
2014
11 Rev. Richard E.A. Rodgers
2014
12. Dr. Moses Manohar
2015
13. Dr. Takatemjem Ao
2015
14. Ms. Baby Sigamony
2015
15. Dr. Vinita Eusebius
2016
16. Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj
2016
17. Rev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb
2016
18. Mr. Alwan Masih
2017
C. The following be the members of the Honorary DD Committee for the year 2012-2013
i. Rev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb
ii. Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj
D. That one teacher from each of the following Colleges be represented on the Board in 2013: (3 by
rota)
i. Trinity Theological College, Dimapur (woman representative)
ii. Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai
iii. Gossner Theological College, Ranchi
E. That one student from each of the following Colleges be represented on the Board in 2013: ( 6 by
rota)
i. UTC, Bangalore
D.Th. (Woman representative)
ii. FTS, Manakala
M.Th.
iii. Serampore College
B.D. (Woman representative)
iv. MTS, Kottayam
B.D.
v. GLTC, Ranchi
B.Th.
vi. TTS, Madurai
B.C.S. (Woman representative)
F.
That following shall be members of Solidarity Fund Trust Committee (2012-2013)
From the Senate: Rev. V. Baby Sigamoni
From the Board: Ms. Ella Sonawane
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29. Report of the Findings Committee
Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj presented the report (Appendix- IV)
It was resolved that:
Resolution XLIV:
The report of the Findings committee be received with thanks and be approved.
30. Date of Examinations - 2012, 2013 and 2014:
It was resolved that
Resolution XLV:
Following dates for examinations be approved:
2012
: March 22 – 31 April 10-17 [Easter April 08, 2012]
B.Th, BD, MTh, Dip.C.P.C., Qualifying/ Mature Entrance, Comprehensive Examinations.
November 21 to December 04
D.Min. Entrance, Dip.C.S., B.C.S
2013
:
April 02- April 18 [Easter March 31, 2013]
B.Th, BD, MTh, Dip.C.P.C., Qualifying / Mature Entrance, D.Min. Comprehensive Exam.
November 25 – December 07
D.Min. Entrance, Dip.C.S., B.C.S
2014
:
March 24 – April 10 [Easter April 20, 2014]
B.Th, BD, MTh, Dip.C.P.C., Qualifying/ Mature Entrance, D.Min. Comprehensive Exam.
November 24 – December 06
D.Min. Entrance, Dip.C.S., B.C.S.
31. Date and Venue of Future Events:
Senate noted following events:
A. Annual meetings and the Convocation of 2013: Academy of Integrated Christian Studies, Aizawl
Board meeting
–
February 07-08, 2013
Senate meeting
–
February 08-09, 2013
Convocation
–
February 10, 2013
B. Annual meetings and the Convocation of 2014: Serampore College, Serampore
Board meeting
–
February 06-07, 2014
Senate meeting
–
February 07-08, 2014
Convocation
–
February 09, 2014
32. Collection for Senate Prize 2012
Senate was informed that an amount of Rs.10,850/- had been collected for the Senate Prize - 2012.
33. Vote of Thanks:
Rev. Dr. P. G. George presented the Vote of Thanks to the following:
• The Master: Rt. Rev. Dr. John S. Sadananda. The Master was at hand and gently reminded us over and
over again of the fine lines of the Serampore system. Bishop aroused in us new visions of goodness and
excellence through his interventions from time to time. We love you and offer our thanks for all you are
and thank you for all that you have done for us in this critical juncture of our history.
• The President: Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos. Bishop graciously presided over the meetings and
gently moved us along through thick and thin. His Grace made these business meetings a time of fellowship and celebration. All voices were heard and dissenting voices were respected. He guided the proceedings to make decisions which will take this “communion of theological fraternity” to meet the challenges
of the 21st century.
• The Registrar: Rev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari. He stands at the helm of the Serampore system steadily steering the
ship through rough waters. He is a visionary and very sentimental. His service to the Senate of Serampore
as Registrar has brought much gain to the system; his meticulous and genuine work will reap dividends in
the future. We thank you for all that you have done, and are doing, to make our Serampore system glorious
and viable.
• The Secretary of the Council and Convenor of the Senate: Rev. Dr. P. C. Gine. We appreciate the extra
responsibilities that you have willingly taken on. You bring to the office your wealth of experience and we
appreciate your leadership qualities.
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•
The Treasurer: Rev. Dr. Ivy Singh. Her able and lively leadership is appreciated in careful stewardship and
building up of resources.
• The Secretary, BTESSC: Rev. Dr. Mohan Labeer. The Dean: Research/SATHRI, Rev. Dr. Vanlallauva.
The Dean: SCEPTRE, Rev. Dr. Wati Longchar. The Assoc. Dean, Rev. Dr. M. T. Cherian. Our grateful
thanks to all these officers and offer you our prayers as you carry out your responsibilities.
• All Principals, Heads of Institutions, Staff representatives, and student representatives for their active
presence and participation in making the meeting s lively and fruitful.
• We thank Dr. Maung Maung Yin (MIT) and Dr. Lal Tin Hue (ATEM) from Myanmar for their presence
and co-operation.
• We thank all our ecumenical partners especially for the presence of Dr. Eberherd Will and the messages
from Dr. Dietrich Werner and Dr. Joseph Shao.
• We thank Dr. Siddhartha and Prof. Dr. Christoph Stueckelberger for their papers which generated a lively
discussion in the Board Seminar.
• We place on record our deep thanks to the New Theological College, it’s Founder-Director, it Principal,
Faculty and Students for putting all the machinery of the College at our disposal to make our stay, our
meetings and deliberations, comfortable and enjoyable, in spite of the cold weather and rain/snow and
earthquake. We congratulate the NTC on the occasion of their Silver Jubilee.
• We thank the Nominations Committee, Findings Committee, Senate and BTESSC Staff for their hard
work.
• We thank the Recording Secretaries of the proceedings of the Board, Rev. Richard E. A. Rodgers and Rev.
Dr. Samuel W. Meshack, and the Recording Secretaries of the proceedings of the Senate, Rev. Richard E.
A. Rodgers and Rev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb, for their dedicated work;
• We thank the leaders of the morning devotions, the Preachers, and those who enlivened the worship with
their songs;
• Above all we thank God, in Christ, who has been engaged in the endeavors of the Board and the Senate of
Serampore College, leading us on in spirit to mature theological thinking and responsible action in the
Church and society.
The President expressed his thanks to all members of the Board and Senate, especially to the Master for his
wise counsel and availability, to all the Officers of the Senate for their guidance and co-operation, and the
Founder of New Theological College, Dr. George Chavanakamannil, and the Principal, Rev. Dr. Simon Samuel,
and the NTC community of Staff and Students for all the efforts they have taken for the comfort and well-being
of all. He prayed for God’s blessings on all.
Thanks were also expressed by the Principal, NTC – Dr. Simon Samuel. He also made announcements regarding NTC Silver Jubilee programmes for the rest of the day. Announcements were also made regarding the
Convocation on Saturday.
The Senate resolved:
Resolution XLVI:
To place on record it gratitude to all mentioned.
34. Closing Prayer and Benediction
The meeting of the Senate adjourned sine die with prayer by Rev. Dr. Maung Maung Yin and benediction by
the President, Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenus Epicopa.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenus Episcopa
President
Rev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari
Registrar
Rev. Richard E. A. Rodgers and Rev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb
Recording Secretaries
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Appendix – I
SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGE
Annual Senate Meeting: New Theological College, Dehradun
Report of the Registrar: Senate-2012
Respected Master, Bishop Isaac Mar Philoxenos, President of the Senate, Members of the Senate and the
Board, honored guests and friends;
We are grateful to New Theological College for inviting Board of Theological Education of Senate of Serampore
College (BTESSC) and the Senate to hold annual meetings and the Convocation in its Campus. We are aware of
the hard work behind all the arrangements that are made here, for which we would like to express our heartfelt
appreciation to the New Theological College community and its leaders. It is a matter of great pride that this
College is celebrating twenty-fifth years of its establishment, and is sharing its joys and vision with theological
fraternity; we join the NTC Community in thanking God for His faithfulness, and exhort them to continue the good
work that was started by its founders and visionaries.
I am emotionally attached to this place, and Himalayas. I went to commence my theological studies from Dehradun
when my father came to research on Swami Rama Tirth, sponsored by Christian Institute for Study in Religion and
Society, way back in 1969; I have many fond memories of our short stay at Christian Retreat and Study Centre,
Rajpur. It is nice to be back to this place.
A brief reflective report of few major activities of the Senate, important events, decisions and developments during
the year will be helpful as a point of reference for information and discussion. A few concerns have also been
expressed, to draw our attention, and to take necessary action.
I.
PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTES (PI)
We are happy to report that a great number of staff, as expected, have taken advantage of these institutes.
Affiliated colleges have been most supportive to our efforts and have shared the expenses with the Senate by
providing one way travel and registration fee. We are happy that Sri Lankan participation was made possible
from the grants we received from our over-sea partners. We had slated four PIs this year- two at SCEPTRE,
Kolkata, and two at FFFRRC, Kottayam. We are thankful to Drs. Wati Longchar, M.T. Cherian and K.G.
Pothan for their initiative and leadership. The resource persons have been more than kind to conduct the
sessions and interact with the participants.
Whereas 33 colleges with 110 staff took advantage of these institutes in 2010-11; eleven colleges with 48
participants have, so far, taken part this year.
Critical reviews of the our academic system, and new curriculum, are also being discussed in congenial and
open atmosphere; suggestion made during the sessions will be taken up for further discussion, in due course of
time, by various committees, and Senate is expected to take a few policy decisions, as and when, they will be
presented to it. It may be suggested that colleges may look at different syllabuses, under the new curriculum,
and do the editorial work, adding/subtracting into them and send them to the Senate. Bibliography has to be
looked critically and a distinction between text-books, readings for further studies and reference books can be
identified and classed separately for the benefit of students. There needs to be a separate section for suggested
volumes for the libraries.
There are a few disappointments; a few colleges have not been able to send their staff for these institutes. We
hope they will do their best, encourage their staff to attend Pedagogical Institutes, and make use of the opportunity, provided by the Senate with generous grant from EMW, Germany, and KERKINACTI, Netherlands.
We plan to have pedagogical institutes in the west and north India as well during the year. It is suggested that
we, now on, concentrate more on teaching methods, examination and evaluation processes, and skill formation.
II. RESULTS, GRADUATION, REGISTRATION AND EXAMINATION
The relevant statistics of the examination-2009 is provided as an appendix to this report.
The trend of increase in number of graduates and registration in different courses is continuing. We have an
increase in number of graduates, touching almost thirteen hundred this year.
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III. DOCTORAL PROGRAMME
Thirty-eight theses have been received and sent for evaluation this year. You may have a look at the statistics
provided with this report. We are trying to engage at least one examiner from outside Serampore circle and, if
possible, among those who have been guiding our students when they are sent abroad for exposure programme.
This has enhanced the image of our scholars who are contributing considerably to the scholarship in their respective fields. Some of the comments may help us to improve our doctoral programme: supervisors to give more time
to their wards in their efforts in finalizing thesis; care to be taken for language and expression; tendency for
plagiarism needs to be checked; proper, and due, acknowledgement of works of others scholars, and theories to be
given; careful use of critical and analytical methodology; need for incorporating theological reflection/application/
implication in research submitted to the Faculty of Theology of Serampore College (University).
There has been some delay in evaluating a few theses. This is due to the fact that the examiners have taken
more time; in some cases, examiners are few and we have to wait before we request to them oblige again for
second/third time in a year. As we are now arranging viva voce twice a year, and have introduced provision for
provisional certificate, the effect of delay in evaluation is now neutralized. It is satisfying that the system of
evaluation, through the process evolved, is working smoothly.
We are introducing Common Entrance Test for doctoral programme from this year in compliance with the
stipulation of UGC. Thirty-two students in seven branches of doctoral studies have, so far, applied for the
examination this year. We are planning to conduct these examinations twice a year so that candidates have
enough time to prepare for the examination as well as for choosing the centres and guides.
New building for the Department of Research/SATHRI, under the Faculty of Theology, Serampore College
(University) is taking shape. This part of construction is an integral part of the project of the Council, and the
Senate, towards celebrating bi-centenary of the foundation of the College in 2018 that will also include a
library and residential accommodation for the staff. The construction is being taken up in phased manner.
IV. ISSUES AND CONCERNS:
a. Re-re-evaluation
This year, we received a few queries, after the declaration of results, for re-evaluation; a few from the
students, and a few more, from the principals of colleges. There was a consultation of Principals organized
by BTESSC, where the same question was raised, and it was recommended that ‘Senate of Serampore
College establish a policy on revaluation system for more transparency and accountability following the
Right to Information Act’. At the same time, there is a tendency, growing among the colleges and students,
to threaten Senate for legal action; we therefore, need to clarify the issue.
It seems that many of the principals are not aware that a policy of re-evaluation has been the sacrosanct
principle of Serampore examination system since 1919: ‘that ordinarily two examiners shall be appointed
in each subject of examination, one of whom shall be, and both of whom may be, professors in Serampore
College, with its affiliated institutions, provided that both are not on the staff of one and the same college
or institution’. This rule, since then, has been religiously followed by the Senate, thus making re-evaluation an in-built system within Serampore Examination/evaluation System, provision of which is not found
in any university in India. Most of the Boards and Universities are following evaluation by a single examiner, with a provision for re-evaluation on request, and payment of a fee. When such a right is denied,
courts have intervened and have ruled in favor of the applicants with the rider that such provision should
be clearly spelled out by the examining body. What is being asked by a few students, and the principals
of the colleges, is for re-evaluation of already re-evaluated answer scripts. This, if accepted, will open
question mark to our examination system, to the extent that no body will be satisfied till he/she received
desired marks. It is in this context, as recently as April 2011, Gauhati High Court expressed the view that
‘it is in public interest that results of public examination should have finality attached to them’, and has
dismissed such a petition. This finality is what Serampore system has maintained all through last ninety
years with much appreciation and satisfaction. Serampore, so far, has been voluntarily following the policy
of in-built-re-evaluation method to maintain high standard of credibility to its system, and it will continue
to do so, as there is nothing from its side to hide.
b. Examiners’ marks in the statement
Serampore results are declared on the basis of two examiners with a few exceptions where second examiners fail to send the marks in time. As we have asserted in the past, we can do so now; there had hardly
been twenty to thirty scripts that are referred to third examiner in the case of Senate examinations. We
have never doubted the fairness and integrity of our examiners, and if some students and colleges do, we
will help to remove such doubt by printing the marks of first and second examiners in the mark-sheet of
the students from this year for the full satisfaction of the students and the colleges. One can see the
evaluation and re-evaluation of each of their Senate examined courses in their mark-sheet every year.
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c.
Malpractices in examination
It was in 1945 that the first case of unfair practice was reported to the Executive and disciplinary action taken.
Students were often debarred for three to six years and all papers, in both the cases, were also used to be
cancelled. Senate has now taken a lenient view, and students are not barred for six/three years. In this way,
Senate has been fairly successful in checking malpractices in most of our examinations. We need to have an
uncompromising policy in this regards as we are preparing ministers for the church. Supreme Court too, some
time ago, has exhorted professional colleges to be strict in dealing with cases of malpractices in examinations.
It is regretted that most colleges are not submitting seating-arrangement and attendance sheet. We will be
sending attendance sheet of student for each of Senate examined courses from this year which should have to
be sent along with the answered scripts. Seating arrangement is necessary as we have found out that the
copying, in the case of language-examinations, is often resulted if students are allotted adjutant seats. We
expect examination superintendants to be careful in allotting seats to the examinees.
d. Senate and college examined courses
We may state, just to refresh our memory, that the power and privilege to confer degrees, through the Royal
Danish Charter, is granted to the Council of Serampore College, and it remained solely with the Council, but
the power to conduct examination, and processes related to it, was delegated to the Senate of Serampore
College through the Bengal Act of 1918. This power to conduct examinations can not be further delegated by
the Senate to any one, as per the Act and the law of the land. There is no provision in Serampore College Act
which authorizes Senate to transform itself, or to that matter Council of Serampore College, into an Accrediting Body (such a suggestion, in the past, was resolutely rejected by the Council of Serampore College). Senate, therefore, has been examining all the scripts of the Senate prescribed courses, as other universities are
doing. No university, to my knowledge, awards degrees on the basis of examinations conducted by external
bodies, except in the case of autonomous colleges.
In the context of colleges demanding autonomous statues, semi-autonomous status, more college examined
courses, more internal assessment marks, Senate needs to review the situation and take extra precaution by
taking legal advice on the mater, as any slip may lead to repealing of the Act by the West Bengal Government,
putting into jeopardy the interest of theological education in Indian sub-continent, and the unique privilege of
Serampore College as theological university. Senate needs to open a dialogue on the issue with the Council of
Serampore College and seek its guidance and specific direction.
Serampore, however, did recognize a few college diplomas/diploma courses for BD/LTh studies, granting
exemptions as it was doing in the cases for equivalent courses from universities. Senate should encourage
affiliated colleges to go for their own special/specific diplomas, which can be recognized by Senate after due
consideration.
e. SSC and BTESSC
Not many among us are aware of certain facts about these two bodies: that Senate of Serampore College (SSC)
is the parent body; that Board of Theological Education of the Senate of Serampore College (BTESSC) is a
part of SSC; that BTESSC is an Advisory Body to the Senate; that BTESSC is neither accrediting body nor
degree-granting body; Secretary is the officer of the BTESSC; that Registrar is only an ex-officio member of
BTESSC; that Registrar is not an officer of BTESSC. It is also to point out that there was only once that a fulltime secretary was appointed in the erstwhile Board of Theological Education (BTE) of NCCI, and in 2011,
BTESSC has decided to have full time secretary to look after its activities. Dr. Mohan Larbeer took charge of
BTESSC as full-time Secretary. Apart from initial financial problem faced by the incumbent Secretary, there
was some problem with regards to the identity of BTESSC within Serampore system, under the ambit of the
Council of Serampore College whose head is the Master of Serampore College. It is necessary that we have
proper understanding of our system, for which Secretary of BTESSC is requested to prepare a handbook for its
members with necessary information about the System.
f. Seminary versus theological colleges
The distinction between theological education-in-general and theological education for ministerial (pastoral)
formation, in recent times, has become sharper which demands separate consideration from an academic faculty of theological university, such as Serampore. It is often heard that Serampore degrees that were meant for
pastoral training and priestly vocation are now losing their relevance for most of its graduates. It is becoming
clear to us that about 60-70% of our BD/BTh students are not joining pastoral ministries. There are a few
obvious reasons: they are not sponsored by the churches for pastoral vocation; they have come to study theology on their own; they propose to engaged, independently or through appointment, in some kind of mission
work; they prefer to teach in, Serampore/non-affiliated theological colleges; they wish to be in secular profession; they have interest only in study/knowledge of theology. It is a known fact that about 50% of dedicate/
committed staff, engaged in theological colleges, are not directly under the discipline of the church as ordained
ministers. This situation indicates that time has come for the Senate to initiate a consultation to look ways in
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making BD degree, which is still pastoral oriented, relevant to broader ministerial orientation. Senate should
also look into the possibility of bifurcating basic pastoral degree into two, clearly defining the nature, scope
and goals of the two. We may also look into the possibility in distinguishing colleges imparting theological
knowledge from seminaries engaged in preparing pastors, and help the students to prepare themselves for the
necessary/desired ministerial vocation/profession.
We seem to be moving towards the direction in which theological education is provided in some of the theological colleges/universities in the West. Senate should initiate a dialogue with the churches/institutions/governments to work out a scheme whereby theological education and pastoral formation can be separately undertaken, one being the responsibility of the Senate, other being that of the churches as per their denominationaldoctrinal-ecclesiastical traditions/concerns.
V. ACADEMIC CONCERNS AND SUGGESTIONS
a. Attestation of certificates
We wish to draw the attention of the principals to be careful in attesting degree certificates of students
while submitting to the Senate. We have found, in few cases, fraud played by the students, and in few
cases, fake certificates were submitted. Since Serampore degrees are recognized by universities for higher
education, and in Nagaland students are qualified to apply for jobs in the Government services, it is
expected that we have to be very careful, and strict disciplinary action be taken against the defaulter.
b. Open Universities
We need to bring to the notice of academic administrators that they should be careful in differentiating
degrees of open universities under academic and adult education streams. Degree programmes conducted
after 10 plus two or ten plus two with bridge course, or with entrance test, are considered as academic
degree for higher studies as per the UGC norms. Please take special care in verifying the programmes
under distance education.
c. Provisional degree certificate
It is to bring to the notice of Principals that Serampore is now issuing provisional degree certificates to its
graduates which should be accepted as degree certificate for the purpose of further studies, appointment
and privileges that comes along with it to the teaching faculties. As usual, these certificates are valid till
the next convocation when the degrees are conferred. Provisional degree certificate issued to DTh students are valid for the purpose of appointment and usual benefits, if so entitled.
d. Plagiarism
It is very unfortunate that this year some cases of plagiarism have been reported from the examiners of
DTh and MTh theses. The Academic Council has worked out some guidelines for dealing with the menace, now entering into our research work. The centres and colleges are requested to educate students not
to be attracted by this easy way of research, but be gracious enough to acknowledge the sources used in
their research work.
VI. REPORTING
i. New computer programmes
Senate has introduced a number of new computer programmes for proper academic administration. We
have now registration for all courses and examination forms for MTh, BD, BTh. BCS, CET, through eform. Colleges are slowly adjusting to this new ways of modernity.
We have declared the results of March-April Examinations, as well as mark sheet through web-site, which
was appreciated by all. We have provided, for the first time, individual mark sheet to the students which
has helped all concerned. The same mark sheet is now being required for examination entry form as well,
reducing error which are some time affecting the students.
Senate has posted a list of staff that is submitted to the Senate by the colleges, on its web-site for the
information of general public.
We are planning to make Senate documents available on our web-site: Senate and Committee Minutes,
evaluation reports, thesis titles, propositions and summary of MTh/.DTh thesis, regulations, syllabuses,
Serampore equivalences, etc.
ii. Income Tax Case
It is to report that Chief Commissioner of Income Tax did not grant tax exemption to Senate as it considered Senate a religious university, and ordered for reassessment of taxes to be paid as an organization.
Senate is now moving for reconsideration, pointing out that the Council of Serampore College, and not the
Senate, is the proper body which should apply for the exemption, as such Senate has no locus standi, on its
own, apart from the Council. The case is being filed anew, challenging the order of CCIT, in the Tribunal/
High Court.
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Some important points comes out very clearly from the two court cases, Senate has faced in last two years:
Senate is right in functioning as a university and following UGC and university norms as far as academic
rules are concerned; Senate is not the head of Serampore System, Council of Serampore College is; and
Senate, SCEPTRE, BTESSC, ASC department and Theology department are constituent parts of the
Council of Serampore Colleges, whose head is the Master.
iii. MIT, Myanmar visit
The visit of the SSC and BTESSC team to MIT Myanmar is something we can cite as a move in right
direction towards establishing relationship, and seeking cooperation with seminaries and theological colleges in neighboring countries. In the past, due to political situations and demand for quality from the
Serampore, as well as its high academic standard, seminaries in the region were discouraged to opt for
Serampore. Moreover ATESEA, ATA and other accrediting bodies, with answers to their situation, aptly
filled in the gap. In the context and demand of new emerging situation, Senate is willing to step in to help
theological seminaries in the region. This is clearly seen from the report the team has given to the Senate,
and the actions of the Academic Council and the Executive Committee.
Senate could understand the problems faced by the seminaries in our neighborhood, and is ready to help
them to solve a few of them. All concerned now realize that there is a desire, from both the sides, for closer
relationship and cooperation; that as long as the governments of India and Myanmar do not allow foreign
universities to operate within their territories, the affiliation of their seminaries to Serampore is not possible; that Serampore syllabuses can be used by the seminaries for their courses; that equivalence of
degrees, granted by seminaries, can be considered, even if it is with some qualifying/up-grading examination; that the possibilities of offering Serampore degrees/diplomas, through external programmes at seminaries as external centres, can be looked into. Students from neighboring countries may be granted special
consideration with regards to admission and financial support. There is some visa restriction/problem; we
need to approach our respective governments for sympathetic consideration in the interest of minority
communities. We need to plan to follow up the gains of the visit; staff-student exchange programmes at
regular basis may be a way in strengthening the relationship between two theological fraternities.
Similar visits by Senate teams to other South Asian countries may also be undertaken for the similar
purpose.
iv. International recognition
We can report, with much satisfaction, that Serampore is slowly receiving due respect and recognition
from the world bodies, which it lost to its subsidiaries. It was unfortunate that they were projected, at the
expense of the Senate and the Council, as the degree awarding institutions. It is regrettable that the recent
handbook on theological education seems to project constituent parts of the Senate as the degree awarding
institutions. In-spite of this, some universities, having gone through the information provided on our website, have expressed desire to enter into relationship with the Senate for research and exchange programmes.
It is also to report that WOCATI has accepted Senate as its member, providing Senate a forum, where it
can strengthen theological education world-wide through sharing its experiences, and learning from others. With such a development, Serampore affiliated institutions will get more opportunities for exposure,
and participation in international consultations.
v. MTh Curriculum revision
The process for the revision of MTh curriculum has been set in motion, and the consultation with the
centres and the colleges is taking place. During the year, larger groups will be meeting to work on it.
Suggestions which we have received will be sent to the colleges for their reactions and suggestions.
vi. Recognition of theological education in Andhra Pradesh
It is to report that the Andhra Pradesh State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation, under the Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is offering scholarships to students from Andhra
Pradesh, pursuing theological education in colleges affiliated to Serampore College (University). It is
also heartening to note that 30% of scholarship is earmarked for girls’ students. We highly commend this
gesture of the government towards encouraging theological education. Government of Andhra Pradesh is
the first state, apart from the north-eastern state, to offer scholarship to theological students. I am sure
students from Andhra Pradesh will take advantage of such an opportunity provided by their government.
VII.CENTENARIES:
We may bring to the notice to this body that 2018 will be bi-centenary year of the foundation of Serampore
College, and centenary year of Serampore College Act. We need to plan, well in advance, for the celebration
of this event. Council of Serampore College has already initiated the process by accepting the building project
for the Department of Research/SATHRI as an integrated part of larger building which will also have a library
and residential complex. The engineering and structural drawings are prepared and approved by Serampore
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Municipality.
It is unfortunate that the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, in his recent judgment caused aspersion to the
intention of the founders of the College, saying that the College was solely established for the propagation of
the missionary endeavor, and not of education which was not the primary intent of the founders. It is also
doubted if Serampore College is truly a university or merely a religious/theological one, catering to a specific
community. This misunderstanding needs to be cleared. It may be the time for us to claim for Serampore
College a rightful place, within the university fraternity in India, exerting the full privilege, provided in the Act,
by initiating to grant degrees in other faculties as well. We may approach the Government to grant national
stature to Serampore College, and declare it a central university in the lines of Vishwa Bharti Univeristy,
Banares Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University.
VIII.THANKS
Let me express our thanks to over-sea partners in theological education in this part of the globe, EMW, Hamburg, Germany, and ICCO-Kerkinactie, Netherland, who have been so supportive to our endeavor, especially
Pedagogical Institutes. I must mention Ms. Maureen Trott who has been helping us at the EMW, and has now
moved to another desk; we are thankful to her understanding and patience with us. So also to Dick.Kleinhesselink
of Kerkinacti who will be retiring next month, for his support to theological education under the Senate. The
Foundation for Theological Education In South-east Asia has been kind enough to support the visit to Myanmar;
we are thankful to them as well to Dr. H. S. Wilson, Executive Director of FTESA. We express our appreciation to Rev. Dr. M.K.Parmanik who has instituted a prize for BD students, excelling in field work.
Master, Rt. Rev. Dr. John S. Sadananda, has been a great source of strength and guidance to the officers in the
time of difficulties; President, Rt. Rev. Isaac Mar Philoxenos, has always been helpful in steering through the
matters taken up for discussion in various committees where he presided. Secretary of BTESSC, Dr. Mohan
Larbeer, in-spite of his struggle in stabilizing financial resources of the BTESSC, and difference of opinion on
various matters, has kept his cool and cooperated in the working of the Senate, I wish to express my grateful
appreciation. Treasurer, Rev. Dr. Ivy Singh, though new to the job, has been quite understanding and helpful
to us in managing financial affairs of the Senate. Dr. Wati Longchar, Dean, Extension and DMin Programme
needs special mention for his tireless affairs in making SCETRE an acceptable institution in the service of the
church and society, and making it financially strong for its programmes. Dr. M.T.Cherian Administrative
Assistant/Associate Dean/Associate Professor at the SCEPTRE, with his smile and management skills, is mainly
responsible for running residential programmes of the Centre. He has been actively involved in conducting
external studies courses. I wish to express to him my sense of deep appreciation with thanks. The Chairpersons, and members of various committees have been wonderful to work with, and I wish to express gratitude
for their assistance and help. I wish to express my thankfulness and appreciation to the Principals of affiliated
colleges, who have continued their support and understanding in-spite of many short comings on the part of
mine, and Senate staff. I have been privileged to work with a team of dedicated and committed staff who have
been serving Senate and SCEPTRE all the year long, they deserves our thanks and appreciation. I wish to
thank Mr. Ashish Kumar who has developed some Senate-specific computer programmes, and also helped us
to up-date computer programmes, for the benefit of our office and affiliated colleges.
I am entering into the last year of my service to the Senate, and theological education; the journey that began
in 1979, is coming to an end. Senate will take necessary steps, during the year, for the appointment of my
successor in the office. I am looking forward to complete much of the work left in arrears from the past, and
undertaken during the year. Everything may not be accomplished, nonetheless I do hope, with your continued
support and encouragement, along with the Divine Grace and guidance; we may be able to serve the Church,
and its people, with the best of our abilities during the year, and beyond!
Rev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari
Registrar
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Appendix: Statistics: 2010-11
a.
Final Results-2010-11
A+
DMin
M.Th.
B.D.
BD- BCTS
BD (Auto)
B.Th.
BTh-External
BTh-BCTS
BTh comp
BCS - College
BCS -External
DCPC
DCS
Matured cand. Exam
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
15
5
80
78
34
220
2
192
51
2
1
3
2
10
16
8
73
12
8
5
11
1
90
1
4
8
7
9
22
5
69
5
2
3
9
7
10
13
16
2008
10
10
75
646
2009
6
5
100
689
C-
1
b. Graduation
2011
12
6
131
667
21
52
47
89
80
71
87
71
295
321
310
319
334
306
320
5
2
6
2
16
24
33
20
28
21
29
31
40
26
64
63
57
51
_________________________________________________________________
1086
1136
1160
1240
1301
1248
1316
DTh
D Min
MTh
BD
BD-Auto
BCS
BTh(internal)
BTh (external)
BTh-BCTS
DCPC
Dip CS
c.
2005
4
5
85
598
2006
14
3
78
609
2007
7
10
82
611
2010
4
6
100
665
Registration
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
DTh
10
19
19
21
32
17
30
D Min
3
11
11
15
15
15
27
MTh
85
82
100
115
124
144
146
BD
703
753
744
898
1030
1431
1206
BD-Auto
16
BTh
377
399
363
367
155
94
118
BTh ext
10
Dip BT
11
15
DCPC
22
34
28
31
31
35
43
DCS
107
100
138
122
131
106
113
BCS
178
193
193
147
199
205
223
___________________________________________________________________
1485
1572
1596
1716
1717
1863
1937
40
Total
6
131
666
1
21
289
6
2
16
47
24
29
51
1
____
1290
d. Examination
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
1
MTh
172
185
221
244
295
2
BD
BD-auto
BD-BCTS
2135
2224
2304
2364
2275
21
2
3
BTh Internal
External
Comp
BCTS
1162
1184
1126
1116
1025
25
18
2
BCS
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Tamil
Telgu
Kannada
Malayalam
Bengali
Mizo
465
450
448
462
497
247
45
95
79
12
5
3
11
DCS
English
Sinhalee
Hindi
Tamil
Telgu
Kannada
Guj
Malayalam
Oriya
Mizo
227
205
199
184
188
44
5
3
27
78
11
15
1
3
1
6
15
4
5
6
Dip BT
7
D.Min. Compreh. Exam:
13
11
12
20
12
8
Entrance Examination-D.Min
21
20
44
52
60
9
Qlfy. Exam: BD
Qlfy. Exam: MTh
Qlfy. Exam: Intg. BD (DCS)
111
37
183
53
6
196
57
29
186
48
53
165
62
51
26
19
12
14
9
10 Matured Candidacy Exam.:
BCS/BD
_________________________________________________________________________
4369
4540
41
4648
4749
4677
e.
DTh Thesis
Submitted
Sent for valuation
Accepted
Rejected
For Revision
Processed
Under process
2011
38(17+21)
38
12
1
3
22
f.
Miscellany
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
No. of Question papers
No. of paper-setters
No of examiners
No. of answer scripts evaluated
Remuneration paid
Postal bills paid
DTh remuneration paid
DTh postal paid
2006-07
238
473
426
34112
276913
109686
x
x
2007-08
244
272
444
37251
303946
120424
x
x
42
2008-09
241
475
431
34201
279813
111338
x
x
2009-10
239
440
432
35553
530920
126318.50
x
x
2010-11
261
382
463
41,377
6,64,006
1,55,926
1,04,234
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Appendix – II
SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGE
Report of the Dean, SCEPTRE – 2011
I would like start this report with a word of appreciation to the Respected Master of Serampore College, Rt. Rev.
Dr. John Sadananda, the President of Senate Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, the Registrar, Rev. Dr.
Ravi Tiwari, and the D.Min and Extension Program Committee members for their continued guidance. Their support and encouragement gave us much energy and enthusiasm to carry on our responsibilities.
The SCEPTRE is greatly indebted to our patron ecumenical partners, churches, colleges/seminaries and individual
well wishers. It is through their kind support that we could initiate many innovative and academic programs during
the last academic year. Like in the past years, the SCEPTRE has been involved in three major activities: (a) Academic Programs (b) Non-formal ecumenical theological initiatives, and (c) Coordination of SCEPTRE Program
Centre for various Senate and Church-related programs. In addition, we had the privilege of organizing two teacher’s
pedagogy seminars this year. Here are some of the highlights of the activities from February 2011.
A. Academic Programs:
1) B.C.S Contact Seminars: For the students who are directly registered with the Senate, we organized four
regional Contact Seminars in four different regions.
a)
b)
c)
d)
22-28 May
24-30 June
14-19 July
03-08 August
-
Madras Theological College & Seminary, Chennai
SCEPTRE, Kolkata
Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam
Allahabad Bible Seminary, Allahabad for Hindi speaking students.
Altogether 127 students attended the seminars. 55 faculty members, including the SCEPTRE staff, from
different colleges and seminaries facilitated the seminars. We thank all the teachers for giving their precious time and expertise. We also express our gratitude to all the principals for giving their facilities free
or for a nominal charge. We look forward to your partnership and support even in the days to come.
2) D.Min Seminar and Colloquium: Currently, we have 45 D.Min students in the first and second year
program who are required to attend colloquium and research methodology seminar. We organized five
seminars/colloquiums for them.
(a) February 22- March 2 - Colloquium on Issues in Ministry at SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the second year
students.
(b) May 29-June 07 - Orientation Seminar at SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the newly registered students.
(c) June 10-18 - Research Methodology Seminar at SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the second year students.
(d) September 06-15 - Foundational Colloquium at SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the first year students from
North and North East India
(e) September 12-22 – Foundational Colloquium at OTS, Kottayam for the first year students from the
South, and Specialization Colloquium at OTS, Kottayam, for the second year students.
We thank all the professors, mentors and dissertation guides for the help they rendered to the success of
the D.Min program. We especially thank the Principal of OTS for subsidizing the rent of the college
facilities and allowing D.Min students to use the library free of cost. We acknowledge the support of
faculty members from Bishop’s College, Serampore College and Orthodox Theological Seminary for
their continued support.
3) Master of Christian Studies Teacher’s Seminar: BCS/MCS Teacher’s Seminar - 2011 was successfully
organized at SCEPTRE, Kolkata from 30th October to 1st November 2011, for the Senate affiliated colleges who are offering BSC program and a few colleges who plan to start the extension program were
invited to the seminar. Altogether 17 teachers attended the seminar. The Dean of SCEPTRE supported by
Drs. Roger Gaikwad and M.T. Cherian, Associate Dean, coordinated the entire program. The participants
reviewed the curriculum and regulation. Some suggestions and recommendations of the teacher’s seminar
are now under consideration by the appropriate committee of the Senate. The application process is now
completed and we hope to organize Orientation Seminar in May this year. We thank the Senate, especially
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Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the Registrar, and Dr. Dietrich Werner, ETE Global Coordinator for the support and
encouragement.
4) Teacher’s Pedagogy Seminar: Two Teacher’s Pedagogy Seminars were successfully organized at
SCEPTRE, Kolkata for the Senate affiliated colleges in North and North East India. The first seminar was
organized from July 17-19, 2011 in which 30 teachers including the Principals, Vice Principals and Deans
attended the seminar. The second teacher’s pedagogy seminar was organized from 01-03 October, 2010
where 24 teachers attended. Altogether 54 teachers from 17 colleges attended the seminars. 16 resource
persons facilitated the seminar. This year seminars focused on three issues: (a) Effective Teaching (b)
Teaching Theology from the Margin’s Perspective, and (c) The Use of Information Technology in Teaching Theology. Since most of the issues relating to curriculum are clarified/ratified, teachers suggested that
the Senate initiate ‘Cluster-wise’ pedagogical institute from the next academic year. We record our sincere
appreciation to all the resource persons for sharing their expertise and wisdom. We especially acknowledge the support of Loreto College, Kolkata, for sharing their expertise in both the seminars. We also
express our thankfulness to the Senate, especially to Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the Registrar, for giving us the
opportunity to coordinate these important seminars for the Senate affiliated colleges this year as well.
5) Commercial tourism is growing with the sole objective of profit, pleasure and enjoyment denying the right
to live in dignity especially to the poor and marginalized people. New forms of violence against indigenous people, women and children, and entire God’s creation are being perpetuated. Recognizing that
these are ethical, theological and missiological concerns, the SCEPTRE collaborated with ECOT in Oneday seminar “Commercial Tourism and Theological Education” on 3rd March at SCEPTRE, Kolkata to
evolve Christian response and action to this challenge from theological framework. ECOT and SCEPTRE
plan to initiate more programs to challenge the current commercially oriented tourism.
B) Non-formal Ecumenical Theological Education Initiatives: The SCEPTRE continues to create platform for
interfaith dialogue, ecumenical exchange lectures, symposium, consultation, workshop, and theological
roundtable on contemporary life cutting-edge issues. This year we have collaborated our activities with EDANWCC, ETE-WCC, NCCI, Compassion India, Colleges/seminaries, and local churches. Through their support
and cooperation, we have organized the following activities during the academic year.
1) In collaboration and support of EDAN-WCC, Dr. K.C. Abraham and myself delivered lectures on “Teaching
Theology from Disability Perspectives” in seven colleges/schools:
- 28th October, 2011
- Serampore College, Serampore
- 5th November, 2011
- Impur Bible School, Impur
- 8th November, 2011
- John Robert Theological Seminary, Shillong
- 24th November, 2011
- Bishop’s College, Kolkata
- 6th December, 2011
- Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil
- 8th December, 2011
- Trinity Theological College, Dimapur
- 27th January, 2012
- Calcutta Bible Seminary, Kolkata
2) With the support of ESHA-NCCI, we could organized three HIV awareness programs under the theme
“Ministry to People Living with AIDS” from June 7-8 for church and lay leaders. 30 pastors and lay
leaders attended in the first program. In conjunction to teacher’s pedagogical seminar the other two seminars were organized on 19th July and 3rd October for theological teachers. We record our appreciation to
Arunima Hospice, Kolkata for the exposure programs and equipping us to understand Care and Counseling techniques for PLW HIV & AIDS and Management of NGOs, issues on HIV and People with different
sexual preference, and community prevention program of HIV. 56 teacher’s attended the second and third
programs. We thank Dr. Roger Gaikwad, Fr. Philip Kuruvilla and Mr. Among Jamir for their support and
expertise.
3) With the support of the ‘Justice and Care India’ and‘ Compassion East India’, the SCEPTRE organized
two times One-day seminars on “Child Trafficking and Legal Protection of Girl Child”. The first seminar
was organized on 14th March, 2011 for pastors from Nagaland. Altogether 23 pastors attended the seminar.
The second seminar was organized on June 25 for NGOs workers, students and church leaders from North
India. 14 participants attended the second seminar. The seminars created awareness on the current situation of child trafficking and legal rights of girl child in the country with special emphasis to the role of the
church.
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3) Church Leaders’ Continuing Theological Education – Under the theme “Re-reading the Bible in the
Changing Context,” the SCEPTRE facilitated 5 training programs for pastors, youth leaders and women
leaders of Nagaland:
a) Ao Baptist Pastor’s training was conducted from March 11-17, 2011 at the SCEPTRE (15 pastors
attended the program).
b) Youth Leaders training (first batch) was conducted May 07-10, 2011 at SCEPTRE, Kolkata (27 youth
leaders attended the program).
c) Women’s Leaders training (first batch) was organized from July 3-7, 2011 at SCEPTRE (17 women
leaders attended).
d) Youth leaders program (second batch) was organized from September 21-27 at SCEPTRE (23 youth
leaders attended)
e) Women’s Leaders training (second batch) was conducted from October 24-29, 2011 at SCEPTRE (19
women’s leaders attended).
Professors from Bishop’s College, Serampore College and staff from Justice and Care, Compassion East
India and Arunima Hospice were the resource persons for the programs. We thank the churches in Nagaland
for shouldering the expenses of the training program. We also record our gratefulness to all the resource
persons for their time and participation.
4) The SCEPTRE coordinated the D.Th Methodology Seminar from May 1-14, 2011 (refer to Dean’s report
for details).
5) The SCEPTRE hosted an International Theological Symposium jointly organized by WCC-Just and Inclusive Communities, NCCI, Bishop’s College and Gossner Theological College from 13-16th December,
2011. This symposium was attended by about 50 participants, represented by church leaders, theologians,
NGOs, from India, Norway, Taiwan, and Myanmar. The symposium was centered around the theme Theologies for a New Church and New World. This symposium was divided into Dalit and Indigenous (Adivasis
& Tribals) groups for special emphasis upon their distinct identities. The Indigenous group laid stress on
theme Doing Indigenous Theology in Asia: Towards New Frontiers, while the Dalit group focused on
ecclesiology from dalit perspective.
6) To support SCEPTRE’s library and promote library exchange programme, the SCEPTRE collaborated in
publishing two books: (a) Jesus Christ the Light of the World: Revisiting New Delhi 1961 WCC Assembly
on Mission and Ecumenism (a joint publication of NCCI-SCEPTRE (b) Doing Theology from Disability
Perspective (a joint publication of ATESEA-SCEPTRE. The sale proceed are used for the library development.
C) The SCEPTRE Program Centre:
1) SCEPTRE facilities: I am happy that SCEPTRE is increasingly used by churches and church-based
NGOs in spite of the limited space and facilities. We had the privilege of hosting 25 meetings, lectures,
consultations during the year and this in turn generated income for SCEPTRE’s ministry. We could also
repay 3 lakhs to the Senate out of the income. The following facilities were added at the Centre during the
last academic year.
2) We have given wireless internet connections to our guests.
3) We have improved the library facility and office space by adding new tables, chairs and air-conditioners.
4) We have added 204 books and 12 journals in our library.
D) D.Min Scholarship for Women: The Christian Education Fund of Kassel, Germany continue to support
D.Min scholarship program. This year we have awarded scholarship to 6 women. Thanks to Rev. Eberhard
Will for this initiative and support. We also acknowledge the support of United Evangelical Lutheran Church
in India for D.Min scholarship.
E) The Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang continues to support SCEPTRE’s program with a grant of 1 lakh. This year
Baptist Church of Mizoram has renewed their support with a grant of Rs. 50,000. We have also received a grant
of Rs. 25,000 from the Presbyterian Church of India. We record our gratitude for their continued support and
partnership in SCEPTRE’s programs.
F) Promotional Engagements: Apart from SCEPTRE’s ongoing activities, Dr. M.T. Cherian and myself could
be involved in various academic and church related programs. Dr. Cherian continues to coordinate interfaith
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initiatives for Peace Coalition and facilitated leadership program in Hawai, USA. He has contributed 3 articles
in reputed journals. I helped in EDAN initiative for developing disability discourse curriculum for theological
colleges in PERSETIA, Indonesia and ATEM, Myanmar. Also, helped Asia-Pacific YMCA in developing
alternative tourism program. I also had the privilege of facilitating the theological education by extension
programs in Vietnam and Cambodia. To promote leadership skills, Ms. Aparna was sent to Dhaka to participate in the program on interfaith dialogue in diversity in July and Mr. Premanshu to Bangalore to participate in
the program on globalization and youth in August.
Gratitude:
I would like to end this report with a word of appreciation to all the churches, colleges/seminaries and ecumenical
partners for their continued support and partnership. My special thanks goes to ETE-WCC, EDAN-WCC for
various programs; Christian Education Fund, Germany for D.Min women’s scholarship; NCCI-ESHA for HIV
awareness programs; and Colleges/seminaries, Churches, and all the well wishers for their generous contribution
and cooperation. Without their generous support and partnership we would have not achieved those programs. We
uphold them in our prayer for their continued ministry.
Last, but not the least, I express my sincere gratitude to my colleague Dr. M.T. Cherian and all the staff of SCEPTRE
for efficiently and diligently discharging their duties all through the year.
Respectfully yours,
Wati Longchar
Dean, SCEPTRE, Kolkata
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Appendix – III
Report of the Dean, Department of Research/SATHRI
2011-2012
Hon’ble Master, Respected President, Members of the Council, the Senate and the Board, Distinguished Guests
and Friends,
I deem it a great privilege to present to you a brief report on the activities of the Department of Research/SATHRI
for the year 2011-2012.
Introductory note:
For more than two decades, the doctoral and research programmes of the Board and the Senate had been run and
coordinated by SATHRI from Bangalore Office. As was mentioned in the past, we have laid a strong foundation for
our doctoral programme. After twenty years of its establishment in Bangalore, on the basis of the recommendation
of the Review Committee, the Board and the Senate in 2010 resolved that SATHRI be moved to Serampore from
Bangalore Office so as to function as the Department of Research of the University. Such being the case, SATHRI
which had been the programme of research of the Board has become the Department of Research of the Serampore
College (University). Under the University the head of the department is termed as the Dean who shall be responsible for research programme. The newly appointed Dean has started functioning from Serampore in February,
2011 in the Office of the Senate.
The Committee for Research which is responsible for the academic administration of the Department of Research/
SATHRI met twice in April and November, 2011. Apart from granting admission to the candidates recommended
by the Doctoral Research Centres, they received progress report of students enrolled at various centres and scrutinized the study plans as well as their thesis proposals. The Committee also ensured that the doctoral research
programme run systematically without compromising its high standard, in cooperation with the Doctoral Research
Centres under the Senate of Serampore College (University).
The following are highlights of the main activities of the Department of Research/SATHRI under the guidance of
the Committee for Research for the past one year.
New Admissions:
The following candidates who had been recommended for admission into D.Th. programme at various Doctoral
Research Centres were granted admission beginning from June 2011.
1.
2.
3.
Department of Research/SATHRI
Ms. P. Baby Rani
Mr. Temsuyanger
Women Studies
Old Testament
United Theological College, Bangalore (UTC)
a. Mr. Limatemsu Ao
b. Rev. J. Stanley Jones
c. Mr. Rangthang Renbi
d. Rev. T. Samuel
e. Ms. Isuknungrenla
New Testament
New Testament
New Testament
Christian Ministry
Christian Ministry
FFRRC, Kottayam
a. Mr. Sangtinuk
b. Ms. Sajitha Varghese
c. Mr. George Phillip
d. Rev. Livingston Sing J.R.
e. Fr. Alex John
f. Mr. Shibu Varghese
g. Mr. Joji Mathew
h. Rev. Ipe K.A.
i. Mr. Toshitemjen
j. Rev. Abraham Mathew
Old Testament
New Testament
New Testament
New Testament
Christian Theology
Christian Theology
Christian Theology
History of Christianity
History of Christianity
Christian Ministry
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k. Mr. Mathew K. Muthalaly
l. Rev. R. Vanlaltluanga
m. Mr. Vinoji Thomas
Christian Ministry
Christian Ministry
Christian Ministry
4.
Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, (GLTC) Chennai
a. Mr. John Lalnuntluanga
History of Christianity
b. Rev. S. David Joseph Raj
History of Christianity
c. Rev. O. Densingh
Religions
5.
North India Institutes of Post Graduate Theological Studies (NIIPGTS)
a. Mr. Tongpangkokba
New Testament
b. Rev. R.D. Mawia Ralte
Religions
6.
Union Biblical Seminary (UBS), Pune.
a. Mr. Chubamongba Ao
b. Ms. Nyimanayanga Chang
c. Ms. Husazulu Chunzho
Old Testament
Old Testament
Old Testament
Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary (TTS)
a. Ms. P.K. Reeja
b. Ms. I. Lanusenla Ao
Communication
Communication
7.
With the new admission indicated above, this year we have as many as 166 doctoral students registered at various
Doctoral Research Centres under the Senate. While 38 of them have submitted their theses, 12 of them were
cleared for viva voce. It may be good to mention that the number of woman students has increased as the year goes
by. As the Department of Research/SATHRI has completed twenty two years of its existence this year, as many as
58 women have been enrolled for doctoral programme under the Senate and so far 17 of them have received the
degree. At present, we have 33 women candidates enrolled for the doctoral programme at various Doctoral Research Centres.
It is gratifying to note that this year out of 84 doctoral students enrolled at various Doctoral Research Centres
between 2008-2011, 56 of them got benefited with the scholarship fund made available to the Department of
Research. by EMW, Germany, Common Global Ministries, USA, ICCO & Kerk in Actie, Netherlands, Methodist
Church in UK and from other sources. Efforts are now being made to increase the scholarship fund by approaching
some more overseas’ partners.
Here it must also be mentioned that the students have been given admission into the doctoral programme not only
to strengthen the faculty development in theological institutions but also to provide leadership to the Church and
society.
Candidates who have been recommended for the award of the degree:
I am happy to report that this year the following 12 D.Th candidates have been recommended to the Senate for
the award of the degree on the basis of their performance in viva voce.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Ms. Precey Varghese
Rev. A. John Prabhakar
Rev. Epratha Sarathy
Rev. Samuel George
Rev. M. Thangkosei Haokip
Rev. Vanlalchhawna Khiangte
Ms. Jayachitra L
Mr. Giri K
Ms. Lovely Awomi G. Jamaes
Mr. C. Somu Ebenezer Ross
Rev. H. Lalrinthanga
Rev. Hamries Rymabai
(168/01)
(300/06)
(186/03)
(301/06)
(317/06)
(218/05)
(304/06)
(309/06)
(196/03)
(191/03)
(232/07)
(244/07)
Christian Theology
Christian Ministry
Christian Ministry
Christian Theology
History of Christianity
New Testament
New Testament
Religions
Christian Theology
Christian Theology
History of Christianity
Religions
FFRRC
SATHRI
UTC
UTC
SATHRI
FFRRC
FFRRC
NIIPGTS
FFRRC
GLTC
TTS/SATHRI
NIIPGTS
As per the decision of the Senate, the Doctoral Research Centres have submitted doctoral theses not to the Depart48
ment of Research/SATHRI but to the Senate Office for evaluation as clearly indicated on the title page of each
thesis. As in the case of other examinations under the Senate, the Registrar is solely responsible for the evaluation
of theses. Department of Research/SATHRI is held responsible only for conducting viva voce.
Here it must be noted that procedures have been followed to conduct the viva voce. Because of the financial
constrains and in view of the conveniences of the examiners, this year viva voce examinations for twelve candidates were arranged at four colleges: Bishop College, Kolkata, United Theological College, Bangalore, Orthodox
Theological Seminary, Kottayam and Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Chennai. Having satisfied the examiners at viva voce, all of them have been recommended to the Senate for the award of the degree.
Seminar/Colloquium:
1. D.Th Research Methodology Seminar/Orientation Course:
The D.Th Methodology Seminar/ Orientation course is organized every year for the doctoral candidates under
the Senate of Serampore College. It is an occasion of intense learning and deepening of critical abilities of the
student participants. It is also an intense programme of paper presentation and discussion by both the faculty/
resource persons and the students. Its objective is to provide the doctoral candidates with necessary methodological tools for research, to help them maintain uniform standard, to expose them methodological issues in
various disciplines and to help them in sharpening their research focus and area.
This year the Methodology Seminar was organised with the help of ICCO and Kerk in Actie, Netherlands,
from May 1st - 14th at SCEPTRE, Kolkata. Dr. Wati Longchar, Dean of Extension and D.Min Program, served
efficiently as the Director of the Seminar/ Orientation course. Dr. M.T. Cherian, Associate Dean, Extensions
and Dr. Sunil M. Caleb, Principal of Bishop’s College also helped us in arranging accommodation and food for
the participants. Despite his busy schedule, Fr. Dr. K. M. George, Chairperson of the Research Committee
participated in the Seminar leading inaugural devotion and presenting the paper in the first session. A total of
30 newly admitted D.Th students and 4 other prospective candidates attended the Seminar.
The Seminar/Orientation course consisted of the following components: theological research in India/ Asian
context; thesis title and thesis proposal formulation; methodological issues in various theological disciplines;
thesis proposal presentation and departmental meetings. Resource persons from different disciplines and from
all over the country shared their views and ideas on methodological issues.
The Methodology Seminar provides the candidates for D.Th Studies programme a good opportunity to study
and to work together. Like the previous year, most of the students expressed their satisfaction with all the
arrangements made for the Seminar and also found the Seminar quite beneficial and insightful for their future
Doctoral studies.
2.
Seminar on Asian theology
In collaboration with the Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, Chennai, a seminar on theological issues in
Asian context had been organized for the last two years. It has become an important annual feature of Department of Research/SATHRI programmes or activities. A seminar like this gives our D.Th students an opportunity to interact with the prominent theologians and scholars from Roman Catholic and secular circles, who
have been actively engaged in theological endeavours in different parts of Asia.
This year seminar on Asian Public Theology was organized at Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, Chennai
from September 7-9, 2011. Seventeen D.Th students from six Doctoral Research Centres and five faculty
members from affiliated colleges including the Chairperson of Committee for Research participated in this
seminar. The theme ‘Asian Public Theology’ was divided into 11 sub-themes and five of them were assigned to
the five faculty members.
Seminar on Asian Public Theology has helped the students in making theology relevant and meaningful in
contemporary Asian context. It has also challenged them to evolve new thinking in doing mission in the contemporary socio-political and economic context of Asia. A book containing the seminar papers is going to be
published. This may be an important source for doing theology in Asian context today.
Department of Research/SATHRI’s participation and involvement in this Seminar was made possible with the
support of the Methodist Church in Britain.
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3.
National Colloquium/Inter Disciplinary Colloquium:
National Colloquium or Inter-disciplinary Colloquium is one of the important annual features of Department
of Research/SATHRI programmes or activities. The Second and Third Year D.Th students with faculty representatives from different Doctoral Centres under the Senate are brought together at least once a year for mutual
learning and cross-fertilization of ideas and perspectives. The Colloquium is an occasion for a fellowship of
the students and faculty members who come together in one place to share their concerns, views and ideas on
the themes selected. It was also an occasion for strengthening relation among theological institutions. It also
fulfills the need of having a community of scholars, enriches the research programme and provides the opportunity to share ideas.
This year, the National Colloquium was organised at Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai, with the
support of ICCO & Kerk in Actie in Netherlands. All the Second and Third year D.Th students totaling 45 and
12 faculty members from different Doctoral Research Centres under the Senate participated in this Colloquium. Dr. Solomon Victus served efficiently as the Programme Coordinator. Because of the concession graciously given by the Principal, Dr. M. Gnanavaram, the Colloquium was organized with reasonable expenses.
The theme of Colloquium was Doing Mission in Contemporary Context of India. The theme was divided
into 6 sub-themes – Corruption (Lok Pal), Religious Fundamentalism, Ecological Crisis, Globalisation and
Economic Disparity, Regionalism and Communalisation of Politics, Terrorism and Ethnic Violence. Each of
the papers was written and presented by group of students belonging to different Doctoral Centres. Each of the
Centres was also assigned to respond each of the papers mentioned above. Rev. Dr. P.C. Gine, Vice Principal,
who has been currently acting as the Principal and Secretary of the Council of Serampore College (University),
was invited to inaugurate the Colloquium and to give a key note address at this Colloquium. The National
Colloquium was indeed a great opportunity for mutual learning and sharing of thought as we envisaged it.
National Colloquium is an eye opener for the participants to review how best the task of doing mission should
be done in the contemporary context of India. It may evolve new thinking in doing mission in the contemporary
socio-political and economic context of India. We are now in the process of publishing the papers presented
and discussed in this Colloquium in a book form.
Publications:
As was done last year, Department of Research/SATHRI has published two issues of SATHRI JOURNAL in one
volume. Here I would like to mention that SATHRI JOURNAL was published in 1991. Due to some inconveniences it was not published for some years. Even though it has continuously been published for the last four years,
yet the subscribers are few. I strongly feel that we should give a serious attention to it. As we are aware of, SATHRI
JOURNAL is primarily meant for the publication of scholarly articles.
We are in the process of publishing articles presented in the Colloquium in the form of book entitled Doing Mission in Contemporary Context of India. We are also in the process of enlarging and reprinting the book Issues in
Theological Research: A Methodological Exploration.
We have in our stock a good number of copies of 31 books published by BTESSC/SATHRI during the last few
years. The total stock may be estimated about four lacks. This year almost all the theological colleges/seminars
have been requested to place an order for these books. Till today we have received very few orders for most of the
books. I wish we should give serious thought to it.
Department of Research/SATHRI Building:
I am happy to report that the Council of Serampore College has allotted a site for the building complex of the
Department of Research/SATHRI inside the College campus. The plan has been made and approved by the Council
and the concerned committee. Area of the Building to be constructed is Sq ft. 33,150. Total Estimate is Rs
3,65,96,360.00. The Ground Breaking Ceremony was done on October 17th 2011 under the leadership of Rev. Dr.
Lalchungnunga, the former Principal of Serampore College.
In the building complex, there will be offices of the Master, the Dean and the National Professors, rooms for the
doctoral students and research scholars, library and archives seminar and consultation rooms, residential flats for
the Dean, the National Professors and the guests. The construction work is expected to begin within the next few
weeks with the sale proceeds of SATHRI properties in Bangalore, which have been deposited in the Bank. We have
got the sanction from the Serampore Municipality for the building. Work order was already given to Hi-Tech who
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have constructed the Senate buildking. To complete the whole building complex as per estimate, we need to raise
more funds at least Rupees two crores and sixty lacks from local sources and overseas partners.
Future Plans and Concerns:
As SATHRI has moved to Serampore to function as the Department of Research of the University, while coordinating and guiding other Doctoral Research Centres, without undermining the role and function of the Centres, it has
been planned to conduct doctoral research programmes under direct supervision of the Department of Research/
SATHRI. It is also envisaged that interdisciplinary research programmes with the Universities in India and abroad
will be taken up at the Department of Research/SATHRI in future. Enquiries with regards to entering into some
kind of agreement for research from Universities abroad are being received, which will be taken up for consideration once the infrastructures are ready. We also plan to enter into dialogue with the UGC for planning in research.
With this end in view, the building of the Department of Research/SATHRI has been planned to accommodate at
least twenty research scholars of various disciplines and four National Professors. Efforts have also been made to
establish the Chairs for National Professors and to improve facilities to meet the requirements for running research
work.
In order to carry out the future plan mentioned above, what is urgently required is finance. Right from its inception,
SATHRI was totally dependant upon the overseas’ support. Due to the increasing demand from other countries, the
funds coming from overseas’ partners have dwindled in recent past and some of them have given us a warning that
they will stop funding us after one or two years. Despite our request, most of the traditional partners excepting
EMW,Germany, ICCO & Kerk in Actie, Methodist Church in UK and Global World Ministries, USA have stopped
funding us for some years. Even among the partners who have been supporting us, only the EMW Germany, has
given us grant for infrastructure. This being the case, serious attention should be given to ensure that Department of
Research/SATHRI function with a sound and stable financial basis.
It may be good to mention here that since the SATHRI has been bifurcated and has moved to Serampore to become
the Department of Research of the University, the financial burden has become doubled. Most of the Grants which
have been received from the overseas partners are the designated funds and as such Department of Research/
SATHRI has little or no source of income for the administrative expenses. This being the case, the financial needs
including the salaries of the Dean and Office staff have been taken care by the Senate Office and the Mizoram
Presbyterian Chuch Synod. In this context of financial constrains, we have approached some churches and individuals in Mizoram and other parts of North East India, The response we have received was not in a big way but
encouraging. It would be good if some of the officers of the Senate could meet with them to promote the idea and
get more support. While we are grateful that Department of Research/SATHRI has been supported by overseas’
partners, we must be sure of the fact that our doctoral studies programme is for the Churches in India, which must
be sensitized or challenged to assume the responsibility for it.
In mobilization of local resources to financially support the Department of Research/SATHRI, what is concerned is
not only to approach the churches and the individuals but also to institute new or additional fees in the D.Th Fee
structure. In coordinating and guiding doctoral programme, the Department of Research/SATHRI has spent lacs of
rupees without receiving little or no other income either from the Centres or the students. This needs to be addressed in our efforts to mobilize local resources.
The concerns expressed in the reports last year, namely scholarship and academic excellence continue to be our
concerns. This year in addition to 16 continuing students, we have 40 applicants from various Doctoral Centres for
the scholarship. While 22 of them were given full scholarship, the rest were given one time scholarship grant or
bursary. We appreciate in gratefulness the efforts made by our Hon’ble Master Rt. Rev. Dr. John Sadananda and my
predecessor, Rev. Dr. Wati Longchar in raising fund for the D.Th Scholarship in the past. We are now exploring the
possibility of getting more funds from local sources and abroad. Since the Churches and Theological Colleges/
Seminaries are not in a position to provide adequate support to their doctoral candidates, raising fund from overseas as well as from local sources remains one of the important concerns.
Even though we have laid a strong foundation for our doctoral programme, the goal - to achieve academic
excellence remains the important concern of the Committee for Research and the Senate. Following the decision of
the Senate, Common Entrance Test (CET) for all the candidates at different Centres will be conducted by the
Senate Office from this year. This would help us to achieve to some extent academic excellence in our doctoral
programme at various Doctoral Research Centres under the Senate.
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Another concern is to address lack of resource persons in the areas/fields like History of Christianity, Communication, Missiology and Women studies. We have produced more than 121 doctorates in the past twenty two years. But
when we look for resource persons in the areas mentioned above, very few of them are available to guide our
doctoral candidates. We need to seriously look into this and take some steps to address this concern.
As mentioned several times in the past, since our country is so vast and diverse, our concern still remains to evolve
doctoral research centre in different regions without undermining academic excellence. With this in mind, it is
important to identify and strengthen some colleges in different regions that are capable of offering doctoral studies
in some specified areas
Thanks:
As the Dean of Department of Research/SATHRI, this is my first year to give the report. First of all, I would like
place on record my gratitude to the Senate, Council of Serampore College (University) and Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod for giving me this opportunity to serve as the Dean. In particular I would like to thank Bishop
Dr. John Sadananda, Master of the Council, and Bishop Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos, President of the Senate, for their
counsel and encouragement, Dr. Ravi Tiwari, Registrar of the Senate for providing the Office space and also for his
generous help in many ways including office management. I could carry out my responsibility with their help and
encouragement.
I am grateful to Fr. Dr. K.M. George, Chairperson and all other members of the Committee for Research for their
support and cooperation. I am also thankful to Dr. P. Mohan Larbeer, BTESSC Secretary, Dr. Wati Longchar,
Dean, Extensions and D.Min Programme, Dr. M.T. Cherian Associate Dean, Extensions for their help during this
transitional period.
I would like to thank all the Principals and the Registrars/Deans of Doctoral Research Centres for their cooperation
and support in our doctoral and research programmes. Our thanks also goes to all the resource persons of the
Seminars/Colloquium, the hosting Principals/Directors and Staff, thesis guides, members of the supervisory committee and the examiners for their help and cooperation in all the research programmes,
Our special thanks goes to our overseas partners especially EMW, Germany, ICCO & Kerk in Actie, Netherlands, Methodist Church in Britain and Common Global Ministries, USA for their partnership with us and for
their generous support for all the doctoral and research programmes, scholarships publications, infrastructures, etc.
Department of Research/SATHRI has been running smoothly till today because of their valuable support. We are
also grateful to all the Churches particularly the Churches in North East India and the individuals for their generous
contribution towards the support of the Department of Research/SATHRI.
Lastly but not the least I would like to thank the Office staff of the Department of Research/SATHRI and also all the
staff of the Senate and of the BTESSC for their help and support.
Respectfully submittedH. Vanlalauva
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Appendix - IV
BOARD OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AND
THE SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGE (UNIVERSITY) MEETINGS
FINDINGS COMMITTEE
The 37th Meeting of the Board of Theological Education and the 87th Meeting of the Senate of Serampore College
(University) at the New Theological College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from 8th-10th February, 2012
1.
In line with the Seminar Theme “CLIMATE JUSTICE”, the BTESSC secretary’s report too expressed a genuine concern and commitment for a theology of the earth and the earth community. The urgency for a creation
theology to facilitate meaningful thoughts of stewardship was reiterated. The need of the hour to express
solidarity with the victims of climatic change was affirmed. The commitment of the theological education
programme in concretizing ideas and taking proactive steps in this regard was once again emphasized.
2. The announcement of the accomplishment of the efforts towards an on-line library facility (Globe TheoLib)
for the Serampore family was indeed welcome news, and the devoted services of the Founder Director of
Globe Ethics, Dr. Christoph Stueckelberger was gratefully acknowledged. It was pointed out that the Serampore
family could make a profound contribution towards strengthening this online programme to the benefit of
academic communities across the globe.
3. The determination to reach out to India’s neighborhood, particularly the progress made in getting connected
with MIT and ATEM, Myanmar was noted with appreciation. There was also the reaffirmation of the Serampore
family’s determination to work towards strengthening theological education in our neighboring countries,
particularly in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.
4. The increased number of women delegates representing theological colleges in the Board and Senate Meetings
was noted with appreciation. However, it was also felt that there should be conscious and consistent efforts to
ensure equal participation of women in various programmes of the Board and Senate.
5. The concerns expressed by the Rev. Dr. Dietrich Werner, the Global Programme Coordinator of the ETE/WCC
during last Board meeting was brought to the attention of the body, especially regarding the need to have
dialogue with those sections that are not adequately represented in the Serampore family (Evangelicals, Pentecostals, etc.). It was felt that this matter be addressed with a spirit of commitment and passion in the coming
years.
6. The matter of developing theological literature, particularly theological text books in regional languages was
expressed with great concern. Immediate steps will have to be taken up to strengthen the text-book programme,
which would give life and meaning to theological education at the grass root level.
7. The Board and the Senate should take appropriate measures to revitalize the ATTI (Association of Theological
Teachers in India) to promote younger theologians in order to develop their creative thinking, writing and
teaching skills.
8. It was also suggested that the possibility to expand the Board membership to the evangelical fraternity be
explored. This will promote mutual exchange and enrichment in theological deliberations.
9. While appreciating the efforts towards promoting academic excellence, it was also pointed out that ministerial
formation should be given adequate importance. The relevance and significance of the regional component
should not be overlooked while addressing the plurality and diversity of the sub-continent.
10. The initiative towards the revision of M.Th curriculum was appreciated as it is the right step towards taking
theological education forward to a world of competition and complexities. It was further suggested that the
project be carried out with a sense of urgency and also in line with the spirit of the new B.D curriculum.
11. As it has already been suggested in several pedagogical seminars and related meetings, due importance should
be given to pedagogical training, particularly at the level of Master of Theology studies.
12. It was proposed that local resources be mobilized for the programmes of the BTESSC and SATHRI.
Dr. John Samuel Raj
Dr.Wati Longchar
10th February, 2012
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