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Faith Theological Seminary(Affiliated to the Serampore University)

Post Box 1, Manakala 691 551, AdoorPhone: 04734 230448

email: info@ftseminary.comwww.ftseminary.com

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CONTENTS

1. General Information 7

2. Faculty 12

3. Admission Requirements 15

4. Admission Procedure 16

5. Curricula of Studies 22

6. Examination & Grading System 42

7. Hostel Facility 43

8. Practical Ministry 46

9. Library 47

10. Fees System 48

11. Extension Education 49

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GENERALINFORMATION

History

FaithTheologicalSeminarybegan in1970 with the name FaithChapeland Bible Institute founded by Pastor T. G. Koshy, as an answer to thecall of God and his deep desire for training dedicated young peoplefor Christian Ministry. After several years of witnessing to the Lord inIndia,PastorKoshy tookup theresponsibilityof training youngpeopleto go to the frontiers of India that had not yet been evangelized. Theschool started with one year intensive course of Bible training andpractical work. In 1973 the Diploma in Theology course wasintroduced of which the medium of instruction was Malayalam andEnglish. In 1976 the Institute started four year B.Th. programme inEnglish and three year C.Th. programme in Malayalam separately.Since 1983, the seminary began to enrol students for Serampore B.Th.Degree Examination (external) through KUTS. Thiruvananthapuram.

In1985the seminarybegan toofferB.D.(external)programme. Whenthe College was upgraded to the Postgraduate level the Board ofDirectors and the Faculty felt the need for changing the name of theCollege and therefore in 1988, it was renamed “Faith TheologicalSeminary.” In 1989 the Seminary was affiliated to the SeramporeUniversity at the B.Th. level. In the year 1997, the Seminary wasupgraded to the B.D. level and in 2001 to M.Th. & D.Th. level underthe Serampore University.

By realizing the present need and challenge, the Seminary started atwo year Certificate in Theology (Malayalam) programme for women1992, and a 3 year programme in English (B.A. in Theology) in 1993.

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During these years, Faith Theological Seminary grew to the strengthof over two hundred and fifty students from different states of Indiaand neighbouringcountries. The Seminary continues to grow in termsof programmes, facilities, faculty and students. The graduates of thisSeminary serve in various mission fields of India and abroad. Theseminary also has auxiliary ministries through various media such asLiterature, Correspondence course, Extension Education, etc. In viewof reaching various language groups, vernacular training centers havebeen started at Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh),Ahmedabad (Gujarat),Faridabad (Hariyana), Cuttak (Orissa) and Nepal.

PurposeThepurposeof theSeminaryis toequipmenandwomenfor themissionof the church according to our Lord’s Commission (Matt. 28: 18-20)as well as to assist the spiritual, intellectual and social development ofmen and women who are called by God and desire to preparethemselves for Christian service.

We seek to accomplish this by:1. Providing training in practical ministry that is relevant to the

contemporary society.2. Providing theological education in a Pentecostal environment.

Motto“Perfecting to make perfect in Christ” (Col. 1: 28).

LocationThe Seminary is situated at Manakala, four kilometers fromAdoor,thirty kilometers from Chengannur railway station and one hundredkilometers from Thiruvananthapuram InternationalAirport. It is apleasantplacewithhillsandvalleysandanareaof intensivecultivation.

The beautiful landscape and eco friendly setup is specially suited forprayer, meditation, intellectual stimulation and spiritual growth.

AdministrationThe Seminary is governed by a Board of Directors with the Presidentas the Chairperson.

Board of DirectorsPresident - Rev. Dr. T. G. Koshy, B.S.Vice President - Rev. Dr.Alexi E. George, D.Th.Secretary - Pastor M. SamuelkuttyAssociate Secretary - Mrs.Aleyamma Koshy, M.A., B.D.AdministrativeAssistant - Pastor P. G. JacobTreasurer - Pastor V. K.AlexanderPrincipal (Ex-officio) - Rev. Dr. B. Varghese, D.Th.

RegistrationFTS is a registered Institution under the Kerala Government SocietyRegistrationAct XII of 1955 and the Reg. No. is P. 292/87.

AffiliationThe Seminary is affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College whichwas founded by Carey, Marshman and Ward in 1818, incorporatedby Royal charter in 1827 and Bengal Govt.Act. IV of 1918.

Church AssociationThe Seminary is associated with Sharon Fellowship Church.Neverthless, the Board of Directors consists members from otherdenominations as well.

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DOCTRINALSTATEMENTWe Believe:- that the Bible is the inspired Word of God written by Holy men ofGod moved by the Holy Spirit and is the Supreme authority fordoctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness.

- in one God existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

- that through one man sin entered into the world and death throughsin and in the universality of sin.

- in the divine and human nature of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virginbirth, sinless life, miracles, vicarious and atoning death, bodilyresurrection ascension to the right hand of the Father to makeintercession for all, and physical return to this earth in power and glory.

-that in Jesus Christ, God reconciles to Himself all things whether onearth or in heaven making peace by the blood of Jesus Christ, and thatsalvation is by personal repentance and faith in Jesus Christ and not byworks.

- that in His atoning death on the cross, there is complete deliverancefrom sin and sickness.

- that it is mandatory for all those who believe to undergo immersionbaptism in water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of theHolySpirit.

- that the Holy Spirit baptizes believers with the evidence of speakingin tongues and that it is a continuous experience for the edification ofbelievers.

- that the believers should lead a life of separation fromsin,worldlinessand heresies.

- in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and also in the royalpriesthood of all believers. The primary mission of the church is theproclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

- in the imminent return of Jesus Christ in the clouds to receive theChurch and a seven year period of tribulation on earth after the raptureof the Church, and the return of Jesus Christ with his saints to reign onthe earth for one thousand years and in the judgement of the living andthe dead and in the eternal salvation of the righteous and in the eternaldamnation of the unregenerate.

FTS GOVERNING BOARD

Rev Dr. T. G Koshy : PresidentRev. Dr.Alexi E. George : Vice PresidentRev. Samuelkutty : SecretaryMrs.Aleyamma Koshy : Associate SecretaryRev. P.G. Jacob : AdminstrativeAsst.Rev. V.K.Alexander : TreasurerRev. T.G. Georgekutty : Ex- Officio MemberRev. Dr. B. Varghese : Ex- Officio Member

OFFICE BEARERS

President : Rev. Dr. T. G. KoshyPrincipal : Rev. Dr. B. VargheseVicePrincipal for Mal.Division : Rev. P. G. JacobVice Principal for FTCW : Mrs.Aleyamma KoshyBursar : Rev. Samuel MathewRegistrar : Rev. Bobby S. MathewDirector ofAdmissions : Rev. Dr. M. StephenFaculty Secretary : Rev. Dr. Cherian MathewDirector of Studies : Rev. V. K.Alexander(MalayalamDivision)Dean of PG Studies : Rev. Dr. K. B. Georgekutty

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Dean of Students : Rev. Ipe K.A.Chaplain : Rev. Thomas MathewDirector of Practical Ministry : Rev. Dr. T. M. JoseHead Clerk : Pastor M. SamuelkuttyAccountant/Receptionist : Mrs. Subi ThomasLibrarian : Pastor K.A. PhilipAsst. Librarians : Mr. Saju P. George

: Mr. Blessen GeorgeDirector of Extension Edu. : Rev. Dr. K. M. MathewCoordinator of Extension Edu. : Rev. V. M. VargheseComputer In-charge : Mr. Samuel V. S.Mess Manager : Mr. Lijo K. Johny

FACULTYANDSTAFFEnglish MediumOld TestamentRev. Dr. K. B. Georgekutty : B.Sc.,B.D.,M.Th.,D.Th.Rev.Alexi E. George : B.A.,M.Div., D.Th.Rev. T. G. James : B.D.,M.Th.Rev. Mathews M. Kurian : B.Sc.,B.D.,M.Th.

New TestamentRev. Dr. B. Varghese : B.A.,B.D.,M.Th.,D.Th.Rev. Dr. K. M. Mathew : B.Com.,B.D.,M.Th.,D.Th.Dr. Susan Mathew : M.Sc.,B.D.,M.Th.,Ph.DMrs. Sajitha Ipe : M.A.,B.Ed.,B.D.,M.Th.,(D.Th.)Mrs. Ruby Mathews : B.Sc.,B.C.S.,M.Th.

Theology and EthicsRev. Dr. M. Stephen : M.A.,B.D.,M.Th.,Th.D.Rev. Dr. Mathew C Varghese : B.Sc.,B.D.,M.Th., D.Th.Rev. Dr. Sunny P. : B.Th.,B.D.,M.Th.,D.Th.

Rev. Dr. T. M. Jose : B.D.,M.A.,M.Th.,D.Th.Rev. Bobby S. Mathew : B.Sc.,B.D.,M.Th.Rev. Shibu Mathew : B.A.,B.D.,M.Th.

History of Christianity & MissionsRev. Samuel Mathew : M.A.,B.D.,M.Th.Rev. Ipe K. A. : B.Th.,B.D.,M.Th.(D.Th.)Rev. PrasadAbraham : B.Th.,B.D.,M.A.,M.Th.

Social AnalysisRev. P. G.Abraham : B.Th.,B.D.,M.Th.

CommunicationsRev. Thomas Mathew : B.Sc.,B.D.,M.Th.

Religion & PhilosophyRev. Selvaraj P.R. : B.D.,M.Th.,(D.Th.)Mrs.Aleyamma Koshy : M.A.,B.D.Rev. Jijoy Mathew : B.A.,M.A.,B.D.,M.Th.(D.Th.)

Christian MinistryRev. Dr. Cherian Mathew : B.Com.,B.D.,M.Th.,D.Min.Dr.Annie George : M.Sc.,B.Ed.,B.D.,M.Th.,Ph.D.Mrs.AniammaVarghese : B.Com.,B.D.,M.Th.Rev. K.A. Philip : B.Sc.,B.D.,BLis (Librarian)Ms.AncyAntony : B.Th.,M.Div.Ms. Saramma Lukose : B.Sc.,BCS

EnglishMr. K. G. Thomas Tharakan : M.A.

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Malayalam MediumPastor P. G. JacobPastor V. K. AlexanderPastor M. SamuelkuttyPastor V. M. VarghesePastor K. V. DanielkuttyPastor T. I.AbrahamPastor P. A. Joy

Non-Teaching StaffMr. Samuel V. S. : Computer In-chargeMr. Saju P. George : Asst. LibrarianMr. Blessen George : LibraryAsst.Mr. James J. : OfficeAsst.Mrs. Rosamma Varghese : ClerkMrs. Subi Thomas : AccountantMr. John Jijo John : CashierMr. Lijo K. Johny : Mess ManagerMrs. Kunjumol : FTCW WardenMr. Joseph O. : AttenderMr. Thomas M. : SecurityMr. Thankachan : CookMr. Jose : Asst. Cook

ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS

GeneralAny applicant who has completed 18 years of age but not exceeding35 years can apply for admission. Admission committee has thediscretion in giving a concession concerning the age.

Applicant must have a born again Christian experience with a definitecall for full timeministry. Morever, thecandidatenormallyshouldhavebeen a member and of good standing with a Church at least for twoyears. Candidates for B.A. in Theology, B.D. and M.Th. coursesmust have a working knowledge in English.

COURSES OFFEREDSenate CoursesDoctor of Theology (New Testament)

Master of Theology (2 years)1. Old Testament2. New Testament3. Christian Theology4. Christian Ethics

Bachelor of Divinity (4 years)Bachelor of Divinity (5 years)Bachelor of Missiology (3 years)Bachelor of Christian Studies (4 years) (Distance Education)

College CoursesB.A. in Theology (3 year English Medium)Graduate in Theology (3 year Malayalam)Certificate in Theology (2 year Malayalam). Only for womencandidates.

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ADMISSION PROCEDURE

ApplicationApplication form and the prospectus can be obtained from the officeof the Director ofAdmissions by paying Rs. 200/-

D.Th. StudiesAdmission Requirment for D.Th. Studiesa. He/she shall be a person who has previously obtained theM.Th. degree of the Senate with a minimum of ‘B’ grade or personwho in the opinion of the Committee for Research holds an equivalentqualification.

b. He/she shall fulfil the above requirement implicitly as there isno age bar for a person to be admitted to the D.Th. programme.

c. In exceptional cases, a person who while withouta SeramporeM.Th., in First or Second Class or an equivalent degree has previouslypublished creative research of a high scholarly standard and/or holdsa M.Phil., or M.Litt., degree in First or high Second Class from anIndian university or a degree at least equivalent to this from an Indianor foreign university with knowledge in theology may be deemedsufficient for registration to D.Th. programme. Such applicants shallincludewiththeirapplicationastatementoftheirqualificationsincludingacademic degree and other training and experience deemed relevant.Each applicant shall satisfy the Committee for Research that he or shehas the ability toundertakedoctoral studies.Copiesofpaperspresentedand any published scholarly research shall be submitted as evidence.Where necessary the Committee for Research may call the applicantfor an interview.

General Entrance Requirements:a. Common entrance Test: Senate shall conduct entrance testfor admission to DTh course once in a year.

b. The Centres shall conduct personal interviews of theperspective students who have successfully passed the commonEntrance Test conducted by Senate.

c. Candidates shall be admitted by the centres to the degreeprogramme in the branch they had completed in their M.Th. study.When admission is completed the Centre shall forward the prescribedform of registration to the Registrar of the Senate, with the stipulatedregistration fee.

M.Th StudiesAdmission Requirment for M.Th Studies1. Passed the BD Examination of Senate of Serampore Collegein Second Class with B Grade (57.5% and above and obtained BGrade(57.5%andabove)averagein thecluster inBDstudies, includingtheoptionalpapersand thesis,underwhichbranchofcandidate’schoiceis clustered.

2. In addtition to the above, candidates are expected to fullfillthe following requirments for addmision to various branches.

a. Old TestamentThe candidate should have passed in at least two Hebrew courses atBD level (other than the preliminary and advanced courses) securinga second class (57.5% and above) average

b. New TestamentThe candidate should have passed in at least two Greek courses atBD level (other than the preliminary and advanced courses) securing

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a second class (57.5% and above) average

c. Christian TheologyThe candidate should have passed in at least one Greek or Hebrewcourse at BD level (other than the preliminary and advanced courses)securing a second class (57.5% and above) average

d. Chrisitian EthicsThere is no Biblical language requirment for addmission.

3. Before a candidate is registered for the M.Th course, he/she shouldhave at least one year of practical experince in some field of Christianservice after passing the BD or its equivalent theological degree. Thewomen candidates are exempted from this rule.

Admission Requirment for BD StudiesA candidate at the time of admission to the B.D. degree course mustsatisfy one of the following conditions. S/he should be:

i. A holder of the Bachelor Degree from a recognized IndianUniversity, or its recognized equivalent degree. (he/she would beadmitted into the second year of the degree programme).

ii. A holder of the B.Th. degree of the Senate of SeramporeCollege having passed the two qualifying English papers.

Category I: B.Th. degree holders in the first or second class would beadmitted to the fourth year of the degree programme.

Category II: B.Th. degree holders in the third class would be admittedinto the third year of the degree programme.

iii. A candidate who has passed plus two or 12th examinationand isqualified tobeadmitted toadegreecourseofanIndianuniversity,shall be admitted to the first year (BD Orientation) of the degreeprogramme.

Admission Requirment for BCS Studies (Distance Education)Thiscourse(BachelorofChristianStudies) ismainlymeantfortheChris-tian men and women. It is an degree programme of theological stud-ies under the Senate of Serampore College.A candidate at the time ofadmission to the B.C.S. degree course must satisfy one of thefollowing conditions. He/She shallbe

a. AholderofBachelorDegreeofa recognized IndianUniversity

b. A holder of the B.Th. degree of the Senate of Seramporecollege.

Admission Requirment for BAin Theology (only for women)This is a three year English medium college course.Applicants for theB.A. in Theology course should have completed 12th standard orplus two examination or its equivale.

Admission Requirment for Graduate in TheologyThis is a three year Malayalam college course. Applicants for theGraduate in theology (G.Th.) course should have passed S.S.L.C. oritsequivalent.

Admission Requirment for Certificate in Theology(only for women)This is a two year Malayalam college course.Applicants for the Cer-tificate in theology (G.Th.) course should have passed S.S.L.C. or itsequivalent.

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Documents Required forAdmissioni. Copies of academic certificates or attested copies of academic

transcripts.

ii. Migration certificate from the university last attended/Schoolleavingcertificate.

iii. Birth Certificate or other acceptable evidence of date of birth.

iv. Pastor’s letter from the church the candiate belongs to.

v. Medical Fitness certificate from a authorized doctor.

Entrance ExaminationThe applicants for admission to the M.Th in Biblical studies must passan entrance examination which will be conducted by the seminary.This examination will consist of two papers, one on English and theother on the branch of specialisation which will include questions ontranslation, grammar, various critical approaches, exegesis, and Bibli-cal (OT/NT) themes. For other branches in M.Th. will be also twoexamination: one on English and the other on the branch of specialisa-tionwhichwill includequestionson methodological issues involved inthe specialized branch.

The applicants for admission to the B.D.andB.A. inTheologycoursesare required to pass an entrance examination which would check his/her aptitudes, knowledge of scripture and English or capacity in thefollowingareas.

- Bible knowledge-English- General knowledge

For the G.Th./C.Th. course the entrance examination will be for

knowledge of scripture, aptitude or regional language (Malayalam)and General knowledge.

The candidates should pay the entrance examination fee Rs. 200 inthe office before they appear for the examination.

InterviewApart from the entrance examination, the applicant will have toappearbefore theAdmission committee for the personal interview. Thosewho are selected will be intimated from the office of the Director ofAdmissions regarding his/her status of admission.

Confirmation of AdmissionThe admission will be finalised only after one year of orientationprogramme as recommended by the Senate of Serampore College.Only those who have satisfactorily completed the orientation periodwill be admited to the B.D. course. Each year’s performance(Academic,Spiritual, Interpersonal relationshipandPracticalMinistry)will be admitted for promotion and admission to the following year.Those who fail in more than three subjects in an academic year will notbe promoted but he/she must continue in the same class until theclearance of all papers failed.

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CURRICULA OF STUDIES

M.Th. CourseBranch I: Old TestamentGeneral Objectives1. The spread of courses and allocation of credits over the areashas been designed to give a comprehensive understanding of the bib-lical witness along with the various issues pertaining to the under-standing and interpretation of the biblical texts.

2. The designing of the courses aims at enabling the students:(i) to develop the skills for critical as well as perspectival readingand interpretation of the biblical texts, particularly from the perspec-tive of the various contexts such as that of the poor, women, dalits,tribals, aboriginals and other marginalised groups and also that of eco-logical degradation, and the plurality of religions.

(ii) to develop critical awareness towards traditional as well asoppressive and discriminatory readings and interpretations of the bib-lical texts.

(iii) to identify and expound in particular the prophetic dimensionof the biblical witness and theology.

(iv) to be able to integrate the concerns of the people as reflectedin the different theological disciplines in reading and interpreting thebiblical texts.

(v) to develop proficiency in independent research in the particu-lar biblical field of specialisation.

(vi) to develop skills necessary for meeting specific needs such asteaching and Bible translation.

Course Requirements:The candidate shall be required to take course work as follows:1. Three senate papers 12 Credicts2. Papers from different areas of OT 6 Credicts3. Old Testament Thematic Studies 6 Credicts4. Interdisplinary Course 2 Credicts5. Course from other branches (NT) 2 Credicts6. Integrated Paper 2 Credicts7. Research Methodology 2 Credicts8. Study Methods 2 Credicts9. Method of Teaching 4 Credicts10. Thesis 12 Credicts

--------------Total 50 Credicts

Branch II: New Testament

General Objectives:1. The spread of courses and allocation of credits over the areashas been designed to give a comprehensive understanding of the bib-licalwitnessalong with the various issuespertaining to the understand-ing and interpretation of the biblical texts.

2. The designing of the courses aims at enabling the students:

(i) to develop proficiency in independent research in the particu-larbiblical field ofspecialization.

(ii) to develop skills necessary for meeting specific needs such asteaching and Bible translation.

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(iii) to develop critical awareness towards traditional as well asoppressive and discriminatory readings and interpretations of the bib-lical texts.

(iv) to develop the skills for critical as well as perspectival readingand interpretation of thebiblical texts, particularly from the perspec-tives of the various contexts such as that of the poor, marginalised andexploited ones, and also that of ecological degradation, and the plu-ralityof religions.

(v) to be able to identify and expound in particular the propheticdimension of the biblical witness and theology.

(vi) to be able to integrate the concerns of the people as reflectedin the different theological disciplines in the reading and interpretationof the biblical texts.

The candidates shall be required to take course work as follows:AreaA: Introduction to the New Testament 4 Credits (SE )Area B: Texts of the New Testament 10 Credits (SE -4)Area C: N. T. Theology 4 Credits (SE)Area D: NT Texts 2 CreditsArea E: Biblical Theology 2 CreditsArea F: Biblical Heremenutics 4 CredictsArea G: Electives 2 CreditsArea H: Courses from other Branches 4 CreditsArea I: Integrated Course 2 Credits

Research Methodology 2 CredictsStudy Methods 2 CredictsMethod of Teaching 4 CredictsThesis 12 Credits

------------Total 50 Credits

Branch III: Christian TheologyGeneral ObjectivesThe design and allocation of credits over courses are made to give thestudents a comprehensive understanding of the origin, developmentanddiversityof ChristianTheology. Theoverall aimof theprogrammeis equip the students to become, scripturally committed, theologicallyproficient andsocially relevant ministers.

The courses are designed with an aim to enable the students:1. Tobe familiar with the methodological issues andcritical toolsinChristianTheologysoas tofacilitate theologisationusingappropriatemethods and critical reflection.

2. Tohavecomprehensiveunderstandingof theoriginofChristianTheology,andvarious traditionsandcritically lookat theircontributions

3. To focus on the contextual nature of Christian Theology andarticulate theology from the perspectives of the various contexts suchas poverty, discrimination anddehumanization

4. Toequip the students to respond theologically tovarious issueslike religiouspluralism, religious fundamentalismand ecologicalcrisisetc.

5. To promote the formation of well equipped Christian teachers,leaders, communicators, writers and scholars.

6. To encourage independent and original research usingintegrated and inter- disciplinary approach in theological education.

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Course Requirements:The candidate shall be required to take course work as follows:Section 1:a. Methodological Issues in Theology 4 Credits(SE )b. Revisiting andReconstructing ChristianDoctrines in India 8 Credits (SE )Section 2:a. Study of Text 4 Credits (CE)b. Developments in Christian Thought 2 Credits (CE)Section 3:Liberation/ContextualTheologies 2 Credits (CE)Section 4:Major figures in ChristianTheology 2 Credits (CE)Section 5:Contempary Issues in Thoelogy 2 Credits (CE)Section 6:Integrated Course 2 Credits (CE)Research Methodology 2 Credicts (CE)Study Methods 2 CredictsMethod of Teaching 4 CredictsThesis 12 Credits

------------Total 50 Credits

Branch IV: Christian EthicsGeneral Objectives:1. Equip the students to have an in-depth understanding on thebasic ethical methodology and Biblical Foundation of ethics.

2. Equip the students to explore the social realities around us(analysis of socio economic and political structure) and the issues in-volved in order to make them aware of the need to respond creativelyto them.

Course Requirements:The candidate shall be required to take course work as follows:1. Three senate paper 12 Credicts2. Papers from different areas of Ethics 10 Credicts3. Interdisplinary Course 2 Credicts5. Course from other branches 4 Credicts6. Integrated Paper 2 Credicts7. Research Methodology 2 Credicts8. Study Methods 2 Credicts9. Method of Teaching 4 Credicts10. Thesis 12 Credicts

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BACHELOR OF DIVINITY (B.D.)

General ObjectivesThe BD degree programme is the basic theological degree offeredunder the Senate of Serampore College (University). The Bacheolorof Divinity Degree is desingned to prepare students for the foundationand fundementals of theological education.

1. The Programme is to develop in students that is both personal andcommunitycentered.

2. To equip students to become effective witnesses in their varied anddiversifed Christian vocations.

3. Tto challenge students with alternative tools of intepretation so thatthey may read the Bible in the appropriate context.

4. To impact the students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ as atransfoming Power in their personal, ecclesial and societal liives.

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5. toenahance the spiritual preceptions andcommitment toservethe Lord in the Indian context.

Course RequirementsThe candidate shall be required to take course work as follows:Orientation CoursesEnglishIEnglishIISociologyPsychologyBible: Its Content and Message I: OTBible: Its Content and Message II: NTIntro. to Christian TheologyPioneers of ChristianWitnesses in IndiaHistories and Cultures of IndiaGeneral Intro. to Christian MinistryIntro. to Church Traditions in India

Biblical ClusterNew Testament Greek - PreliminaryBiblical Hebrew - PreliminaryNew Testament Greek -AdvancedBible Hebrew -AdvancedThe Life and Faith of the People of God: OTThe Life and Faith of the People of God: NTLiberation and Formation of Identity of the People of God:A Study of Pentateuch (English / Hebrew)Jesus Movement in Synoptic Gospels (English/Greek)Bible Hermeneutics: Methods and PerspectivesProphetic Responses to the struggles of the people of God (English /Hebrew)JesusTradition inJohnnanineWritings (English/Greek)

JesusTradition in Paul and Pauline Circle (English/Greek)Hope in Suffering and Joy in Liberation: Study of Hebrew Poetry andWisdom Literature (Eng./Hebrew)

Theology ClusterUnderstanding Indian SocietyDiscerning the Signs of theTimes:Theological Methodologies fromthe MarginsIntro. to Christian DoctrinesIntro. to Christian Social EthicsPerson and Work of ChristIntro. to Christian Theologies in IndiaResources for Constructing Theologies:Pentecostal Theology and Charismatic TheologyFeministTheologyDalitTheologyTribalTheologyAdivasiTheology

Religion ClusterIntro. to Major ReligiousTraditions in IndiaIntro. to Indian PhilosophyADetailedStudy of ReligiousTradition : HinduismModern Religious and Secular Movements in India

History and Mission ClusterHistory of Christianity from 1st to 18th CenturyDevelopmentof MissiologicalThinkingand PraxisHistory of Christianity in IndiaContemporary Issues andTrends in Christian MissionandEvangelismEcumenicalMovementsRole of Women in the History of Christianity

Christian Ministry ClusterWorship and PreachingIntro. to Communication Studies for Christian MinistryMinisterial formation ofa Christian MinisterPrinciples and practices of Pastoral CounselingMedia Education, Information and Communication Technologies inChristianMinistryIntro. to Christian EducationMarriageand Family CounsellingChristian Education for social ChangeChurch Organization and PastoralAdministration

Integrated and Inter Disiciplinary CoursesJustice, Peace and OvercomingViolence: Biblical and EthicalTowards Inclusive Communities: People Living with HIV &AIDS /Children at Risk / Disability PerspectiveScience and ReligionChristian Faith andWitness in Pluralistic SocietiesEco-Justice Theologies

Non Credicted PapersStudy MethodsTheologicalEnglishHDTPCIntro to EvangelismPastoral Theology

a. The programme shall consist of a total of 52 (22 Half or 2Credits and 30 Full or 4 credits) courses including thesis or projectwork. Those who write thesis/ project shall be exempted from 8/4credit courses.Those who will opt for classical language shall beexempted from one four credit course.

b. The courses recommended for study may be seen in Part III:Curriculum

c. A candidate with B.Th. degree of the Senate of SeramporeCollege (University) in First/ Second Class will be required to pass allthe papers/ courses prescribed for the fourth and fifth years of B.D.studies.

d. A candidate with B.Th. degree of the Senate of SeramporeCollege (University) in Third Class will be required to pass all thepapers/ courses prescribed for the third, fourth and fifth years of B.D.studies.

BACHELOR OF MISSIOLOGY (B. Miss.)

The Bachelor of Missiology (B.Miss.) degree programme is one ofthe theological programmes offered by the Senate of SeramporeCollege (University). The B.Miss Degree course is designed to equippersons for essential functions and ministries of the Church as he/sheengages in mission of Jesus Christ in the Indian/Asian context. It is anintegrative study programme, making use of Biblical, Theological,Pastoral, Missiological, Religious, Cultural, Social, Linguistic andCommunicationApproaches, for preparing workers for the mission ofGod.

General Objectives1. To develop a mature understanding of the Bible and ChristianFaith;

2. Toimpart awholisticunderstandingof theconceptandpracticeofMission;

3. To discern God’s Mission in the contemporary context and to

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responsibly commit one’s life to work for the same.

4. To equip students for effective leadership in God’s mission byexposing to differentmissionarysituations.

Admission Requirements for the B. Miss. DegreeA candidate at the time of admission to the B.Miss. degree coursemust satisfy the following conditions. S/he should:a. have completed 18 years of age.b. have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary/PU) Course witheligibility to enter a degree course of a recognized university.

Orc. have passedClassXandshouldhave done twoyearsof furtherstudy in a theological or secular institution and should have experiencein Christian ministry or any public service.

Course RequirementsThe candidate shall be required to take course work as follows:

FirstYear753 General Introduction tothe Bible758 Understanding Christian Faith Senate751 Study Methods College765 History of Christian Mission Senate752 Introduction to Mission Studies780 Introduction to Christian Ministry762 Introduction to Missiology773 Understanding Major Religions from Missiological PerspectiveEnglish

SecondYear776 Theory and Practice ofLinguistics777 Media and Communication in Mission778 CulturalAnthropology and Mission767 Missionary Movements in the18th and the 19th Centuries771EcumenicalMovementCollege755MissionandMinistryofJesusSenate.774Christian Mission in the Contextof ModernReligiousand SecularMovement.760 Introduction to Christian Ethics Senate.

ThirdYear754 Missiological insightsfrom the History of Israel763 Contemporary Missiological Issues Since the 20th Century781 Church organization andAdministration756 Missiological insights from the History of the New Testament759 Contemporary Trends and Issues in Christian Theology768AStudy of Mission Society and Boards782 Worship and Preaching College770 History of Christianity India with special reference to a region

Field Education for B.Miss StudiesField education (practical work) shall be an integral part of ministerialtraining; itwill require at leastsixmonths of fieldworkduring the entireperiods of study. Faculty and students will be actively involved in thefield work. Two kinds of field education are envisaged: concurrentand intensive.As far as the concurrent field education is concerned,besides the regular weekly practical ministry programme, candidatesmay be required to have meaningful practical exposure and reflectionin relation to some of the subjects they study during the academic year

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Bachelor of Christian Studies (External)General ObjectivesBachelor of Christian Studies is a senate Programme for the onewho has been graduated from any recoginized university in India.This is mainly designed for those who are not able to join for aregular residential studies

The affiliated colleges permitted to offer the B.C.S. course will offerthe followingas:college examined papers:Courses - 8 papers + Thesis (All college examined)R/1 - Understanding O.T.R/3 - Understanding N.T.O/17 - Contextual TheologiesR/9 - Outlines of Major ReligionsAny 4 OptionalsO/14 - Contemporary Missiological IssuesO/15 - (a) Selected Texts from the Book of PsalmsOR(b) Selected Texts from the WisdomLiteratureO/16 - (a) Re-reading of the Gospel ofSt. JohnOR(b) Re-reading of the letters ofSt. PaulO/20 - Christian Education and Social ChangeO/23 - Professional Issues in ChristianPerspective (any one)(a) Medical(b) Labour and Industrial(c) Social Work(d) Teaching(e)Technology(f)Legal(g) Professional Ethics

(h)Any otherO/25 - Understanding SocialAnalysis(b) (i) The B.Th. upgraders to the B.C.S. Degree through an affili-ated college shall write the following 12 courses and a thesis (or 2papers in lieu of thesis) :

Senate Examined papers - 6R/2 - Selected Old Testament TextsR/4 - Jesus as presented in the Gospel with the “study of Sel. TextsR/7 - History of Christianity in IndiaR/11 - Intro. to Christian MinistryO/14 - Contemporary Missiological issuesR/9 - Outline of ReligionsTraditions in IndiaCollegeExaminedOne paper from :R/1 - Understanding O.T.O/15 - (a) Selected Texts from the Book of PsalmsOR(b) Selected Texts from the WisdomLiteratureOne Paper from :R/3 - Understanding N.T.O/16 - (a) The Gospel of St. JohnOR(b) The Letters of St. PaulTwo papers from :R/10- Christian Response to multi-faith societyR/12- Introduction to CommunicationO/20- Christian Education and Social ChangeR/21 - Introduction to Counselling one paper from :O/23- Professional Issues in Christian Perspective(a) Medical(b) Labour and Industrial(c) Social Work(d)Teaching

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(e)Technology(f)Legal(g) Professional EthicsOne paper from :O/24 - Christian perspective on Contemporary Issues(a) Ecology(b) Conflict Resolution and Peace Building(c) Human Rights etc.

B.A. IN THEOLOGY(ONLYFOR WOMEN)

General ObjectiveThis is college offered course designed for women candidates in orderto get a deep biblical knowledge and ministerial perception with asound theological basis.

1. To enable students to articulate the essential doctrines ofChristianfaith.

2. To value personal spiritual formation and habits to enhancestudents’ relationship with the triune God , others, themselves, andnature.

3. To develop a theologically informed approach to work andministry.

Course RequirementsThe candidate shall be required to take course work as follows

PsychologyBible: Its Content and Message I: OTBible: Its Content and Message II: NTIntro. to Christian TheologyPioneers of ChristianWitnesses in IndiaThe Life and Faith of the People of God: OTThe Life and Faith of the People of God: NTLiberation and Formation of Identity of the People of God:A Study of PentateuchJesus Movement in Synoptic GospelsProphetic Responses to the struggles of the people of GodJesusTradition in JohnnanineWritingskJesusTradition in Paul and Pauline Circle

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Hope in Suffering and Joy in Liberation: Study of Hebrew Poetry andWisdomLiteratureUnderstanding Indian SocietyDiscerning the Signs of theTimes:Theological Methodologies fromthe MarginsIntro. to Christian DoctrinesIntro. to Christian Social EthicsPerson and Work of ChristIntro. to Christian Theologies in IndiaResources for Constructing Theologies:Pentecostal Theology and Charismatic TheologyResources for Constructing Theologies:Pentecostal Theology and Charismatic TheologyADetailedStudy of ReligiousTradition : HinduismModern Religious and Secular Movements in IndiaHistory of Christianity in IndiaContemporary IssuesandTrends inChristianMissionandEvangelism.EcumenicalMovementsRole of Women in the History of ChristianityWorship and PreachingMinisterial formation ofa Christian MinisterPrinciples and practices of Pastoral CounselingMedia Education, Information and Communication Technologies inChristianMinistryIntro. to Christian EducationMarriageand Family CounsellingChurch Organization and PastoralAdministrationStudy MethodsTheologicalEnglishHDTPCIntro to EvangelismPastoral Theology

GRADUATE INTHOELOGY(G.Th.)

General Objective:This is college offered course designed for both men and women inorder toget a deepbiblicalknowledge andequip themselves inpastoralministry.This course is offered in vernacular language (Malayalam)

1.Looking for a basic doctrinal teachings for students within theframework of contemporary ministerial models

2.Acquire a sufficient knowledge of biblical interpretation and equip-ping one to effective preaches of gospel

3.Giving Importance for mission and vision of contemporary church

The candidate shall be required to take course work as follows:Church HistoryPreaching & WorshipTheologyIIIPastoral TheologyGeneral EpistlesTypologySt. JohnInductive Bible studyHDTPCBook ofActsIntroduction to Christian educationMajor ProphetsIntroduction to the BibleTheologyIVOld Testament SurveyNew Testament survey

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HomileticsHistorical booksTabernacleIntroductions to theologyDispensationBible and SciencePastoral law and ChurchAdministrationHistory of IsraelTheologyIIDaniel andRevelationPastoral EpistlesPrison EpistlesTheology IPentateuchLife of Christ and Synoptic GospelsChristianEthicsCorinthians and ThessaloniansRomans and GalatiansMinor ProphetsPentecostal foundationsPoetic and BooksEvangelismLWCMIndian Church HistoryMRSPMPastoral counseling

CERTIFICATE INTHEOLOGY(C.Th.)(Only for Women)

General ObjectivesThis is a college offered two year course only for ladies to attain thebasicbiblicalprinciples

1. To facilitate knowledge and skills in communicating the Bibleinvariedsettings2. To value a growing relationship with the triune God, others,and oneself3. To develop skills to work in collaboration with others inministrysettings

The candidate shall be required to take course work as follows:FirstYearPentateuchIst CorinthiansProphetical MovementsWomen and the ChurchIntroduction toEvangelismHistory of Christianity in IndiaTheologyChristianEthicsGospel of JohnCounselingDaniel andRevelationWorship and PreachingBible and Science

SecondYearOld Testament SurveyInductive Bible Study

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HDTPCChristianEducationMajor ReligionsMajorReligionsActs ofApostlesPaulineEpistleNew Testament SurveyHistory of IsraelTheology IChurch HistoryLife of Christ & synopticPoetical BooksMissionaryBiography

EXAMINATION AND GRADING SYSTEMMonthly Examination, Assignments and other class works areprescribed by the teacher for internal assessment, which will be 40%and at the end of each course there will be a final examination with aweightage of 60% of marks. Acandidate shall be required to pass inthe assignments and final examination, securing 40% each, separately.The class works must be cleared before appearing for the final exami-nation.

Those who fail in the final examination will have to reappear for thesame, by paying Rs. 300 per paper and if anyone fails in the re-exami-nation, he/she needs to re-do the course by paying Rs. 500 for eachsubject and attend the class as a regular student.

Grading SystemFirst Class Second Class Third ClassA+ (80 and above) B+ (65%) C+ (50%)A (75%) B (60%) C (45%)A- (70%) B- (55%) C- (40%)

HOSTEL FACILITY

Faith Theological Seminary Manakala,Adoor Taluk, PathanamthittaDist. Kerala State was established in 1970. Students from differentstates in India, such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha , Madhya Pradesh, and New Delhiare studying here . The seminary provides accommodation for menandwomenwhojoin theseminaryfortheologicaltraining.Theinstitutionaccommodates two hundred students in the three hostels.Two hostelsare for men and one for women. Every room, having an area of 120sq. ft to 150 sq. ft. gives comfortable living for two persons. Theseminary provides coat and chair and every room has two concretetables.

Three storied building named “Bethany Dormitory” has 28 roomsand 56 students can stay there. The four storied building known as“The New Hostel” in the office block provides accommodation for 88students in its 44 rooms. In each hostel there is a common room wherestudents can spend their time together for sharing and discussions.The ground floor is kept aside for M.Th. students.

Mess functions within the campus. Mess hall provides facility for 200persons to dine together. Mess is managed by a group of students ineach month under the direction of the dean of students. Final yearstudents serve as co-coordinators Mess functions from the month ofJune toApril (11 months)

Hostel secretary, a student representative, is in charge of the day today affires in the hostel. In each floor there is a floor leader who takescare of the students. They are responsible to provide help for the sick.Theyalsoarrangeperiodicalblooddonationfromthestudents.Studentsthemselves take the responsibility forcleaningthe roomandbeautifyingthe campus.Every evening 5 to6‘0’ clock is the recreation time.There

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arefullfurnishedfamilyquartersformarriedstudents.Subsidizedamountwill be taken for its usage

The thirdhostel is only for women, which is situated a kilometer awayfrom the main campus. It is also a three storied building having 30rooms. Three wardens are in charge of the hostel. It is having acompound wall and gate where ladies stay safely. Mess for the ladiesalso function separately in theircampus.Faith TheologicalSeminary isthe resultof thevisionofRev. Dr.T. G.Koshyforproviding theologicaleducation for men and women. There are many things yet to achieveand we step forward for it. Married students quarters are availablenear to the campus as well.

Spiritual LifeThe Chapel is a place where the Spiritual as well as personalityformation of a student takes place. So the Chapel is the centre of theSeminaryLife.Weconsiderchapelandworshipasone of the processesby which individuals become committed ministers. Through spiritualemphasismeetings,missionarychapel,morningandeveningdevotionsand Sunday worship we are attempting to achieve spiritual growthand enrichment.

Daily ActivitiesThe day of a student in our seminarybegins with the morningdevotionheld at 5:30 AM. Every day7:25 PM to 8:00 PM we have eveningdevotion.The main chapel service is from 9:45AM to 10:20AM in allworking days in which all staff and students participate.

Missionary ChapelEvery Wednesday there is Missionary Chapel Service from 9:20AMto10:30AM.Missionaries fromvariouspartsof Indiaandfromaroundtheworldvisit/ are invited for thispurpose.Theyshare their testimoniesand their mission experiences in the missionary chapel and it gives agreat challenge to our students for the missionary work.

Main Chapel ServiceA team of seven students including two final year students under theleadership of a teacher is responsible for conducting a week’s chapelservice. The sermons of the final year students are evaluated, with theaim of improving the quality of the sermon preached in the chapel.

Weekend MeetingsOn Saturday from 8:00AM we used to have special prayer meetings.The Sunday service led by the assigned students provides a platformfortheministerialopportunityforthem.Thisserviceisbilingualinnature.We occasionally conduct Holy Communion, which are assisted by thestudents.This gives involvement and practical training for the studentsin conducting the communion service.

Beside the regular activities,we conductcommunityworshiponce in asemester inwhichHolyCommunionisconductedandit isameaningfultime of fellowshipamong the communitymembers.

Counseling GroupsTo enhance the interpersonal relationship students are divided intocounselling groups which have 10 students under a teacher. Thisstrengthens the student teacher relationship. Every alternate Tuesdaywe have this fellowship wherein we spend time in interacting with thegroup to know their problems and giving suggestions.SpiritualEmphasisMeetings

This year the first three days of the first semester were set apart asSpiritualEmphasisdays.TheservantsofGodwhohaverichmissionaryexperience, ministered during those days.Apart fromthis every monthwe used to conduct spiritual Emphasis meetings.

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PRACTICALMINISTRY

The activities of Practical ministry are indispensible in the FaithTheological Seminary’sacademic pursuit for the ministerial training.

Children’s ClubsWe have children’s clubs on every Saturday at various places. Thereare more than 400 children attending in 22 clubs. The departmentgives special training to the students to enable them to conduct clubsmore effectively. We are able to impart the word of God to the mindsof children through these clubs.

Campus MinistryRealizing the importance of reaching the young generation, thisdepartment gives emphasis to the campus ministry. 45 students areinvolved in thisministry.Wedoconductprayer meetings for theyouthsonce in a week in nearby seven colleges.

Awareness ProgramsApart from the youth ministry the department also has the awarenessprograms for the teenagers of the schools and colleges. This year wehave already conducted seven programs which deal with social issueslikeAIDS, Drugs, etc.

Weekend MinistriesWe conduct weekend ministries such as open air meetings, churchbased house visiting etc. Tract distribution and personal evangelismare mainactivitiesdone in thehousevisiting. Many students, includingwomen students are involved in it.Anumber of individuals, familiesandchurchesofdifferentplaceshavebeenblessedthroughthisministry.

Holiday ProgramsThe Practical Ministry departmentbelieves that the Christian ministersmust be socially responsible and as a part of that responsibility we

separate National holidaysAugust 15th and January 26th to engagein social activities.

The department of practical ministry provides ample opportunities toall the students of FTS so that they will have practical experiencesalong with the academic excellence. It also helps the students to widenand strengthen their vision of ministry and re-dedicate for the ministryfor which they are called and commissioned.

LIBRARY

About 10% of the total budget of the Seminary is spent for Libraryevery year. The Library Committee prepares the library budget.Library is situated on thefirst floorof Jubileebuildingand it is spacious(12500 sq.ft) for accommodating whole student body and staff inaddition to readers coming from outside.

Library is working from Monday to Friday (8 a.m. to 1.15 p.m., 2p.m. to 6 p.m.&8 p.m. to 10 p.m. everyday). 5 full time staff includingLibrarian are working and 10 students help in book shelving.

Onone side of the main reading room,book-stacks roomsarearrangedwhich hold 27000 books. The main reading room (RR) holds 2376reference books. Next to the book stack, back issues of Journals arearranged in bound form and on the other side current periodicals arearranged. There is a separate area where Computers for searchingJournals through Global ethic online searching are set for made bystudents. For typingand printing computers are provided. There areComputers for bibliographic searching. Manual Catalogue search isalso available.

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FEES SYSTEM

For M.Th Students are expected to pay 50% of his/her monthly feeper month, the balance amount of 50 % is given as scholarship by theseminary. FEES ONCE REMITTED WILLNOTBE REFUNDED.

For BD Students are expected to pay 36% of his/her monthly fee permonth, he balance amount of 64 % is given as scholarship by theseminary. FEES ONCE REMITTED WILLNOTBE REFUNDED.

For all malayalam medium courses Students are expected to pay 14%of his/her monthly fee per month, the balance amount of 84 % is givenas scholarship by the seminary.

Students who discontinue their studies other than for extreme medicalsituations, are required to pay the entire cost to the Seminary. Thisamount must be paid up to the semester that they have studied beforeany of their documents can be returned. ( For fees details kindly seethe propossed fee structure attached with the prospectus)

Periodically, all students will be required to work on campus accord-ing to the duties assigned to them. Those who pay the entire cost willbe exempted from the campus duty assigned to them.

All correspondance must be made to:

The Director of AdmissionsFaith Theological Seminary

Post Box No 1, Manakala 691 551, Kerala, IndiaPhone: 04734 230448info@ftseminary.com

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EXTENSION EDUCATION

EXTENSION EDUCATION

Faith Thelogical Seminary as part of its mission to equip lay personswith a systematic Biblical and theological teaching, began ExtensionEducation program in the year 1992. The courses are speciallydesigned for lay persons who have earnest desire to study the wordof God, and become partners in mission. We aim to help the spiritualgrowth of the believers, to motivate them for evangelism and to helpthem to become responsible members of their respective churches.The courses offered will equip the students to be scripturally andacademically sound and oriented towards ministry.

The extension education department offers two courses, one inMalayalam and the other in English. The Malayalam course leads tothe degree of Graduate in Theology (G.Th.) and the English courseleads to the degree of B.A. in Theology.

Extensionclasses are conductedatdifferent centers.Presently we havecenters at Manakala, Kottayam (Manarcad), Cochin, KalayapuramUSA, Bahrain, SaudiArabia and Kuwait.

Course DurationThe minimum duration of the G.Th. course is three years and that ofB.A. in Theology course is three and a half years. The registration mayget cancelled if the candidate fails to complete the course within sevenyears.

Method of LearningTheSeminarywillprovidestudymaterialspreparedbytheexperiencedteachers, for each course.Along with these materials, relevant bookswill be introduced to the candidate in due time. As part of therequirement each candidate is expected to write on the assignmentsgiven by the department, based on the study materials. The completed

assignments must be submitted to the extension office for evaluationandgrading.Every year therewillbe twocontact classesdirectlyunderthe supervision of the department-March/April and September/October. The respective dates of the contact clases will be intimatedinadvance.All the candidates are expected toattend thecontact classeswithout fail.The writtenexaminationswillbeon the subjects for whichclasses are taken.

CurriculaThe curricula for B.A. in Theology course include 27 subjects. Thesesubjects are divided into six groups. They are Bible, Theology andEthics, Christian Ministry, Church History and Religions.

Curricula for B.A. in TheologyBranch I Old Testament1. Introduction to Old Testament2. History of Israel3. Pentateuch4. Poetical Books5. Prophetical Books

Branch II New Testament1. Introduction to New Testament2.Acts of theApostles3. Pauline Thought4. Johannine Literature5. Life and Minisry of Jesus Christ6. Prison Epistles7. Pastoral Epistles8. Corinthians & General Epistles9. Daniel & Revelation10. Inductive Bible Study

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Branch III Theology & Ethics1. Theology I2. Theology II3. Christian Ethics

Branch IV History of Christianity1. Introduction to History of Christianity2. History of the Indian Church3. Theology of Mission & Evangelism

Branch V Religion1. Major World Religions2. Modern Religious and Secular Movements

Branch VI Christian Ministry & Communication1. Introduction to Christian Education2. Worship and Preaching3. Pastoral Counselling4.Communication inChristianMinistry

GRADUATE IN THEOLOGY (G.Th.)

Curricula of G.Th.The curricula of the G.Th.course include25subjects.Thesearedividedintosixgroups.TheyareBible,TheologyandEthics,ChristianMinistry,Church History and Religions.

Branch I Old Testament1. Introduction to Old Testament (Revised)2. History of Israel3. Pentateuch4. Poetical Books5. Prophetical Books

Branch II New Testament1. Introduction to New Testament (Revised)2.Acts of theApostles3. Pauline Thought4. Johannine Literature5. Life and Minisry of Jesus Christ6. Pastoral Epistles7. Daniel & Revelation

Branch III Theology & Ethics1. Christian Theology (4 parts)2.BiblicalHermeneutics3. Christian Ethics (Revised)4. Theology of Mission

Branch IV History of Christianity1. Introduction to History of Christianity2. History of the Indian Church

Branch V Religion1. Major World Religions2. Modern Rreligious and Secular Movements

Branch VI Christian Ministry & Communication1. Introduction to Christian Education2. Introduction to Christian Worship3. Pastoral Counselling4.Communication inChristianMinistry5. Introduction to Evangelism

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Grading System

First Class Second Class Third ClassA+ 80 & above B+ 65% C+ 50%A 75% B 60 % C 45%A- 70% B- 55% C- 40%

For the B.A. in Theology course 25% of the total grade will be fromthe assignments and 75% from the final examination.

For theG.Th.course40%of the totalgradewillbe fromtheassignmentsand60%is fromthefinal examination. 40% is the minimumpassmarkfor both courses.

ADMISSION PROCEDUREApplicationApplication form and the prospectus can be obtained from the officeof the Extension Education Department by paying Rs. 100/

Admission RequirementsB.A. in TheologyAny applicant who has completed 20 years of age can apply foradmission. The applicants must have passed S.S.L.C. and should havecompleted any course of two year duration and must have two yearsof ministerial involvement. A person who is 25 years old with twoyears of ministerial involvement and has passed S.S.L.C. can alsoapply for this course. All applicants must pass an entrance examconducted by the Department. The applicant must inform the addressof a pastor who is willing to conduct the entrance exam. Proficiency inEnglish language is a must for doing this course.

The applicant must be a born again Christian with an earnest desire tostudy the Word of God and be a partner in Christian Ministry.

G.Th.Any applicant who has completed 20 years of age can apply foradmission. The applicant must have passed S.S.L.C. and should havegood proficiency in Malayalam language. One has an earnest desirefor evangelisation and a call for ministry can join this course.

Fees in India B.A. in Theo. G.Th.Application and prospectus: Rs. 100 Rs. 100Study Materials: Rs. 150 /course Rs. 100/courseRegistration fee: Rs. 500 Rs. 200Examfees: Rs. 100 /course Rs. 75

(The fees will be revised from time to time according to the increase ofthe prices of source materials).

International studentsInternational students will be charged the equivalent of Rs. 500.00 forthe application and prospectus. The study materials will cost Rs. 200per course, and all postal expenses will be charged to the student’saccount. If the student has access to one of our centers, the contactclasses and exams will be handled through that centre, and theappropriate fees are to be remitted there.

N.B. Candidates must complete the assignments prescribed in thecourse material and submit to the office before attending the contactclasses.

All correspondance regarding Extension Educationmust be made to:

The Director of Extension EducationFaith Theological Seminary

Post Box No 1, Manakala 691 551, Kerala, IndiaEmail: info@ftseminary.com Web: ftseminary.com

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