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SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGECollege founded by Carey, Marshman and Ward, 1818

Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1827 andBengal Act IV of 1918 as modified

upto 1997 by Govt. ofWest Bengal

Minutes of the Meeting of the Academic Council held on September 29-30, 2010 at the SCEPTREProgram Centre, 74B, A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata –700 016

Welcome: The Chairperson, Dr. Mohan Larbeer, welcomed the members, and noted the presence of BishopPhiloxenos who was attending the meeting as the President for the first time. He requested theBishop to open the meeting with a word of prayer.

AC/01/10: Opening PrayerRt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa responded and thanked the members for their kindgesture. He commenced the meeting with prayer.

AC/02/10: Roll Call:a. Members Present

Rev. Dr. P. Mohan Larbeer, ChairpersonRt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos EpiscopaRt. Rev. Dr. P. Surya PrakashRev. Dr. Simon SamuelRev. Dr. Abraham KuruvillaRev. Dr. Suneel BhanuRev. Dr. David RajendranRev. Dr. David UdayakumarRev. Dr. Samuel W. MeshackRev. Dr. A. Wati LongcharRev. Dr. Yepetzo WezahDr. Evangeline RajkumarDr. Ezamo MurryProf. Dr. DayanandanRev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari, Registrar, Convener

b. Apology :Rev. Dr. D. Arthur JeyakumarRev. Dr. habil. James MasseyRev. Dr. Geverghese Mathews

c. AbsentRev. Shallindro R. MarakRev. Dr. Sham P. ThomasDr. John Matthew

d. Invitee:Dr. M.T.Cherian

AC/3/10 Obituary:i. Dr. K.Rajaratnam (April 6, 2010)ii. Mrs. Mariam Philip George (August 27, 2010)Iii Bishop Kariappa Samuel (September 1, 2010)

Bishop Philoxenos fondly remembered the life and contribution of Dr. Rajaratman, as Mas-ter, Church Leader and Scholar and paid rich tribute to him.

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The Council also mentioned loss in the family of Dr. K.M. George, Principal of Orthodox Semi-nary, Kottayam, and the family of Bishop Kariappa. Bishop Philoxenos prayed for the departedand the family that is left behind. He also offered condolences on behalf of the Senate and theAcademic Council.

AC/04/10: Hours of Session:Resolution I:The following hours of session be approved:Thursday, September 29, 2010 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.Friday, September 30, 2010 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

AC/05/10: Appointment of the Recording SecretaryIt was resolved thatResolution II:Rev. Dr. Simon Samuel be appointed as the Recording Secretary for the meeting.

AC/06/10: Adoption of AgendaThe Agenda as presented was adopted.It is suggested that the AC/24/10: Discussion on Policy Matters may be taken earlier as a fewmembers may be leaving next day early in the morning.Following matters of concerns were added under AOB:a. Scope of optional under New syllabusb. New MTh programme in the light of New BD curriculumc. Editorial correction/addition

AC/07/10: Change of Principal/Registrar:The Council noted the following changes of the Principalsi. Fr. Bijesh Philip – Principal, St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur in place

of Fr. Dr. Reji Mathew.ii. Rev. Jeffrey C. Bardey – Acting Principal, United Theological Seminary of Maharashtra,

Pune in place of Rev. Andrew B. Rathod.

INTERIM BUSINESS

AC/08/10: Confirmation/Adoption of Minutes:It was resolved thatResolution IIIi. Minutes of the meeting of the Academic Council held on September 3-4, 2009 at KTC,

Mangalore, Karnataka.(Minute Book of 2009 p.no. 133) that were approved through circu-lation and received by the Senate in February-2010, be confirmed.

ii. Minutes of the meeting of the Working Committee held on July 15-16, 2010 at SCEPTREProgramme Centre, Kolkata that were approved through circulation be received and adopted.

iii. Minutes of the meeting of the D.Min. Committee held via internet and Telephonic Conver-sation on September 4, 2010 be received and adopted.

iv. Minutes of the meeting of the Extension Programme Committee held via internet and Tele-phonic Conversation on September 5, 2010 be received and adopted.

NEW BUSINESS

AC/09/10 Report of the Evaluation Commission: (M.Th./B.D.)i. FTS, Manakala – M.Th. in Christian Theology (WC/12/2010)

The Council received the report of the Evaluation Commission with thanks to the membersof the commission (Appendix-1).It was clarified that the compliance is mandatory, failure of which may result into the cancel-lation of provisional affiliation. The Council was also informed that Serampore does notforce its perspectives upon affiliated colleges, but expects colleges to adhere to its evalua-tion criteria, rules and regulations.After due consideration, and on the recommendation of the Commission, the Council re-solved to recommend to the Senate that

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Resolution IVa. The Seminary, taking into accounts the observations made, takes necessary action to-

wards implementing suggestions of the Commission.b. Library of the Seminary should immediately be updated as per the suggestions of the

Commission.c. The Seminary makes a provision of Rs.1,50,000/- (Rupees One and half lakh only) per

year for next three years to procure books of theology in the library.d. As there is only one core faculty in Christian theology, one professor with DTh in theology

with teaching experience as prescribed by Serampore be appointed as early as possible.Subject to submission of a compliance report by December 2010, the Commission furtherrecommends thate. the Seminary be granted affiliation for MTh in Christian Theology for five year with

effect from 2010, i.e., for (2010-2015);f. all courses shall be Senate examined for first two years as per rule except integrated and

courses under other branches offered at MTh level at the Seminary;g. No student shall be admitted for the course in 2011, if another staff as suggested is not

appointed.

ii. South India Biblical Seminary, Anandagiri, Bangarpet, Karnataka –Affiliation - B.D.course: (WC/57/2010)The Council received the report of the Evaluation Commission with thanks to the membersof the Commission (Appendix-1I). The Council was informed that this was an exploratoryvisit with the view to help the Seminary to begin its process for affiliation.The Council resolved thatResolution VThe report be received and be made available to the Seminary for necessary action.

AC/10/10 New Diploma/Degree Program:Introduction of Master of Christian Studies Program: (AC/19/C/2007, p. 241/2007; seealso, Sen/13-a-ii/07, EC/36-b-i/07, Sen/25/08 [p. no. 38], WC/48/09)The Council received the draft regulation and curriculum for the MCS course, as prepared by theCommittee and the Registrar, with appreciation to the members of the sub-committee (Appen-dix-III).Dr. Wati, the Dean, External Programmes, informed that the sub-committee will be meeting tofinalize the draft and work-out syllabus. He invited suggestions for the members of the Council.Following suggestions for the consideration of the sub-committee emerged from the brief discus-sion:a. Linking to D.Min. and MTh may be avoided;b. Dalit, tribal, and poor should not be clubbed into one;c. Other areas of studies, such as legal, administration/management of Christian institution,

medical professional/ethics etc may also be worked out for specialization.d. BCS graduate engaged in different professions may also be consulted and their needs be

also taken into consideration.

AC/11/10 Colleges visitThe Council was informed that the following colleges will be visited, and, in a few, membershave to be appointed.The Council resolved thatResolution VIfollowing be appointed as the members of the Commission:1. CNBC, Kohima, Preliminary visit Dr. Wati Longchar & Registrar2. MTC, Manipur for confirmation Dr. E. Murry & Registrar3. GUST, Ahmedabad Re-visit(Sen/09) Bishop Suryaprakash & Reg.4. HTC, Tura for confirmation Dr. Yepetso Wezah & Reg.

AC/12/10 Discussion on Policy matters:i. Board of Study and the Clusters (AC/21/09)

Following points emerged out of discussion on the subject, upon which the policy needs tobe work out:

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1. It is agreed that there should be two different boards of studies, for the time being as thenew BD has been initiated, and MTh course are being offered on the basis of Old regu-lation.

2. It is agreed that the boards of studies should be formed cluster wise, membership beingas follows:Biblical Studies 2Theology 4Religion 2History 2Ministry 4

3. Equal representation of the branches involved in the cluster should be ensured.4. Gender sensitivity and representation of women in the board should be maintained.5. Board should meet once a year, at the time of Academic council meeting, to minimize

the expenses.6. MTh Board should have three member per branch offered at MTh level, with at least

one member from BoS under new BD cluster7. There should be proper distribution in membership of BoS, keeping in mind the nature

of Serampore System, BD/MTh/DTh/BCS affiliation, and regional balalnces.8. Membership in the Boards should not be very large and should be manageable so that

they can meet regularly.9. Joint Boards should be convened as early as possible to work out MTh programme in

the light of new BD initiative.10. Affiliated colleges, especially MTh colleges, be requested to initiate preliminary dis-

cussions in their faculties for recommendations of regulations and curriculum.The Council resolved thatResolution VIIWorking Committee and Senate be requested to do the needful in the light of the suggestionsmade by the Council.

ii. Evaluation of 40% for internal assessment.The Council discussed the need for issuing a guideline for the internal assessment under newcurriculum. Following points emerged out of the discussion:1. The tendency to award high marks in the internal assessment can not be denied, but it

should not be curbed by setting higher and lower limits.2. A suitable and practical guideline should be prepared and provided to the colleges.3. Internal assessment evaluation sheet, with break if assessment marks based upon stu-

dents over-all performance in the class through attendance, participation in discussion,paper presentation, home reading assignment, term paper, class test can be helpful.

4. Three short tests per course as employed in secular universities can be experimented,though it may not reflect the over-all performance of the student.

5. The matter may be discussed in pedagogical seminars and some policy may be workedout at the end of the year.

The Council resolved thatResolution VIIIWorking Committee and Senate be requested to do the needful in the light of the suggestionsmade by the Council.

Adjournment The Council adjourned for the day with the prayer offered by Bishop Suneel Bhanu.Morning session on September 30, 2010 began with the prayer offered by Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla.

AC/13/10: Discussion on Policy matters (contd):iii. Limiting of M.Th. affiliation to 5 branches

Registrar made a presentation of an analysis of MTh studies in Serampore affiliated collegesin the last 10 years (Appendix- IV).It was pointed out that there are 11 branches of studies being offered at MTh level in 10affiliated colleges; that 142 students are registered for MTh studies in 2010-11; that in somebranches colleges are offering MTh course for only 1 or 2 students whereas they are offeredat other centers as well; that MTh programmes are normally being conducted with minimum

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of staff; that there are 186 professors with doctorate in their subjects teaching in Serampore affiliated colleges;that there is a need for rationalization in number of MTh colleges so that maximum students can be benefit bythe availability of resources.In the light of presentation, and discussion, following points emerged:1. It is pointed out that the gender awareness is lacking in our colleges, and there is a lack of support for

Women Studies;2. Integrated/interdisciplinary approach that is applied in the preparation of curriculum and syllabuses under

revised BD regulation may change the approach and outlook in Serampore System.3. Limiting the branches may not be helpful; instead maximum intake of students should be emphasized.4. Admission of students in alternate years may be experimented, as it had been a success in some of the BD

colleges.5. Admission of only one or two student is not helpful for collegiums and seminars and useful interaction of

students.6. Limited and minimum numbers of staff conducting MTh studies impair the possibility to admit maximum

number of students.7. Capping of colleges may not be the best solution, insistence of maximum and adequate number of staff

will strengthen the programme.8. Retaining the staff should be ensured.9. Limited failure of staff development programme should be seriously evaluated.10. Experiment with federated faculties has been quite successful; the idea and programmes should be en-

couraged and supported by the Senate.11. Common entrance test for MTh programme may be contemplated.12. The experience of students undergone through MTh studies should also be listened to.13. There is a need for more scholarships/ financial support for MTh students.14. A limit for 3-5 branches of MTh studies per college per region may be experimented.15. Exchange of faculty/availability of faculty from colleges not offering MTh studies for those offering may

be looked into.16. Meeting of principals/administrators of colleges should be periodically organized to discuss issues of

common concerns.17. Exodus of staff form weaker colleges need to be looked into, so also faculty moving abroad.18. Priorities of offering MTh branches/disciplines should be looked into and colleges should be supported

offering such branches/disciplines.19. Concern for lowering of standard, weak faculty, lack of library resources needs to be properly addressed to.20. Matter of available recourses needs to be shared with all associated with Serampore family.The Council resolved thatResolution IXWorking Committee and Senate be requested to do the needful in the light of the suggestions made by theCouncil.

iv. Minimum requirement for M.Th affiliation( Evaluation Criteria-1991, 2007)1. 2 professors with Doctorate Degree2. Admission of minimum number of students, per branch

The Council was informed that 1991 Evaluation Criteria for MTh studies stipulated that there should beminimum of 2 professors in the branch; that this stipulation was changed in 2006 to encourage morecolleges to offer MTh programme in exceptional cases; that this privilege is now becoming a rule to thestudents are not properly guided; that more staff with doctoral degree are now on the core faculties of thecolleges.It is suggested that matter be looked into in the light of earlier discussion, and admission of 3-4 studentsper staff may be set as a norm. It should also be ensured that the maximum member of students per branchare admitted, avoiding admitting minimum of students at number of colleges.The Council resolved thatResolution XWorking Committee and Senate be requested to do the needful in the light of the suggestions made by theCouncil.

v. Degree/Diploma in teaching (Theology)It is pointed out that this came out of the discussion during curriculum revision consultation, and is also beingsuggested at pedagogical seminars.

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The Council recognized the need and helpfulness of the programme. It was suggested thatwe wait for the conclusion of present pedagogical seminars, and asses the viability of such aprogramme at a later stage.The Council resolved thatResolution XIWorking Committee and Senate be requested to do the needful in the light of the suggestionsmade by the Council.

vi. B.Th. Examination ModeIt is reported that some of the regional and church-sponsored affiliated colleges are not in aposition to initiate BD programme under new regulation due to the lack of staff, library andother facilities as per the criteria of Senate of Serampore College (University); that there isa need for continuance of BTh programme for such colleges for a period of time; that adifferent mode of examination for such colleges will be more convenient for the Senate andthe colleges; that comprehensive examination system is still being conducted in few cases;that the Senate needs to take action.Council suggested that comprehensive examination with some modification can be an op-tion that needs to be further explored.The Council resolved thatResolution XIIWorking Committee and Senate be requested to do the needful in the light of the suggestionsmade by the Council.

AC/14/10 Registration – 2010: A reportThe Council received a report from the Registrar that the registration process is complete andcolleges are being informed.

AC/15/10 Integrated B.D. Programme: Methodist Bible Seminary, VasadRegistrar presented the request from the Seminary for the course, and pointed out that this courseis being replaced by new BD regulation and curriculum. He also informed that the Seminaryneeds to be evaluated again before taking any decision.The Council requested the Registrar to do the needful and report to the Senate.

AC/16/10 Approval of syllabus for B.D. paper on Primal Religions: (RC 304 f) from Dr. Roger GaikwadRegistrar informed the Council that this course and syllabus was suggested and prepared, but dueto an oversight it was not included and printed in the Regulation and Syllabus book under newBD curriculum.The Council resolved thatResolution XIIIThe Syllabus be approved and incorporated in new Syllabus book and Regulation. (Appendix-V)

AC/17/10: List of Paper Setters for the Examination in November 2010 and March/April, 2011.The Registrar presented the list of the paper-setters.Resolution XIV:The list of paper- setters for examination in November-2010 and March-April, 2011 be approvedand the Registrar be authorized to do the needful, if necessary.

AC/18/10 Senate Prizes – 2010It is resolved thatResolution XV:The Following be awarded the prizes for the year 20101. Master’s Prize (M.Th.)

1255/08 Malwin Stone Passah United Theological College, Bangalore

2. Late Dr. C. Devasahayam Prize for Christian Ministry (M.Th.)1357/08 Chubatemjen Clark Theological College, Mokokchung

3. C.S.I. Diocese of Madras Prize in Christian Ministry (M.Th.)1357/08 Chubatemjen Clark Theological College, Mokokchung

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4. George Howell’s Prize in Christian Theology (B.D.)9131/08 Paoyoshang Kashung Eastern Theological College, Jorhat

5. C.E. Abraham Prize in Church History (B.D.)7757/06 Jinzon Z. Mathew New Theological College, Dehra Dun

6. E.C. Dewick Prize in Religion (B.D.)9031/08 D. S. Pallikonda Serampore College, Serampore

7. Senate Prize for Autonomous College (B.D.) (for highest grade in the whole examina-tion)8237/07 Joseph Devaraj, D.P. United Theological College, Bangalore

8. Senate Prize in Biblical Studies (B.D.) O.T.9031/08 D. S. Pallikonda Serampore College, Serampore

9. Rev. C.C. Pande Memorial Prize in B.D. (for overall highest grade)9031/08 D. S. Pallikonda Serampore College, Serampore

10. Union Biblical Seminary Prize in B.D. (for highest grade in O.T. & N.T.)9031/08 D. S. Pallikonda Serampore College, Serampore O.T.

11. Rt. Rev. S.R. Furtado Prize in B.D. (for highest grade in Christian Ministry)7757/06 Jinzon Z. Mathew New Theological College, Dehra Dun

12. Late Dr. C. Devasahayam Prize for Christian Ministry (B.D.)7757/06 Jinzon Z. Mathew New Theological College, Dehra Dun

13. Dr. T. Sither Prize by Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai (B.Th.) (for highestgrade in Senate Examined papers)5896/08 Awale Ashutosh Ashok United Theological Seminary of

Maharashtra, Pune

14. Rev. C.C. Pande Memorial Prize (B.Th.) (for overall highest grade)5896/08 Awale Ashutosh Ashok United Theological Seminary of

Maharashtra, Pune

15. Rt. Rev. S.R. Furtado Prize (B.Th.) (for highest grade in Christian Ministry)5896/08 Awale Ashutosh Ashok United Theological Seminary of

Maharashtra, Pune

AC/19/10 Permission to publish D.Th. & M.Th. ThesisThe Council received request from former students for the permission to publish their theses.The Council resolved that:Resolution XVIThe requests from the following candidates be granted as per rules:1. Fr. Varghese Joseph (MTH/649/2000)2. Mr. R. Zanbemo Kithan (MTH/1142/2006)3. Mr. Supongmayang Lkr. (MTH/1225/07)4. Rev. Raj Bharath Patta (MTH/880/2003)5. Rev. S.M. Chandorikar (MTH/413/1986)

AC/20/10 Transfer cases: Ms. Abiny Abraham (Reg. No. 6133/2007) – From BCTS, Tiruvalla to FTS,ManakalaThe Council was informed that the transfer can be allowed as BCTS has discontinued affiliation.It was resolved thatResolution XVIITransfer be allowed after paying the required fee.

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AC/21/10 Matters from M.Th. course:A. Change of Thesis Guide MTh.

i. Mr. Jackson Siipunii (MTH/NT/1413/09)- Fr. Dr. Reji Mathews in place of Fr. Dr. JohnMathews- FFRRC, Kerala

ii. Mr. Athriba Sangtam (MTH/CM/1457/09) – Dr. Akheto Semaiii. Mr. Namseng R. Marak (MTH/CM/1459/09) – Dr. Limatulaiv. Jajo Somi (MTH/CE/1369/09)- Dr. K.C. Abrahamv. Aosenla (MTH/1368/09) – Dr. Godwin Shiri

The Council was informed that Dr. John Matthews has now been consecrated as bishopof Indian Orthodox Church that has required the change; Dr. Sema has joined the col-lege and has offered to reduce the work-load of Dr. Limatula; and UTC had to over-come the difficulties arisen because of suspension of Dr. Mohan Raju.The Council resolved thatResolution XVIIIi. The change of supervisor be approved.ii. UTC should think of alternatives to Dr. Mohan Razu other than the retired and

superannuated persons.

B. Admission to M.Th.: Equivalence-Masters degree in Sociology (Mysore Univ.) andBCS from SSC.The Council was informed that this is the case of equivalence; that the MA degree in Sociol-ogy from Indian Universities needs to be recognized equivalent to the requisite courses forqualifying for admission to MTh; that this will help BCS and BD degree holders who aredeficient in qualifying, as they have not done required courses, or have B- over-all average;that the Registrar has gone through courses and syllabus offered at MA level in Universityand found them of equal level to that required by Serampore; that other requirements underMTh Regulations shall have to be completed by the colleges concerned.In the light of information received, the Council resolved thatResolution XIXMA degree in Sociology be recognized as equivalent to qualifying examination for admis-sion to MTh in Social Analysis.

C. Approval from Board of Study: Integrated course (Appendix-VI & VII)i. Theology of Wisdom Literature (OT)ii. Issues in Interfaith Relations (REL)

The Council was informed that the syllabus has been approved by their r e s p e c t i v eBoard of Study. The Council, therefore, resolved thatResolution XXThe syllabuses be approved.

AC/22/10 Matters from B.C.S. course: Change of medium of study- from English to Telugui. B.V. Chandra Paul (BCS/2878/10)ii. Matta George (BCS/2613/09)

The Council resolved thatResolution XXIThe change be allowed as per rule.

AC/23/10 Matters from the D.Min. Committee:A. Exemption from Seminar and Collegiums

i. Mrs. Reed Reena Peter (DMin/78/02)ii. Rev. M.D. Azariah Manohar (DMin/

It was informed that these are case of re-registration; that they can be exempted fromentrance examination, comprehensive examination and colloquiums; that they need toattend methodology seminars for research and thesis proposal.The Council resolved thatResolution XXIIi. The candidates be re-registered as per rule and exempted as suggested;ii. they work out different thesis proposal than the earlier one, if rejected;iii they should submit their thesis as per the stipulated time.

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B. Extension of Time:Rev. M.D. Azariah ManoharIn the light of Resolution XIII, this is not required.

C. Re-Registration:Mrs. Reena ReedResolution XIII is to be applied.

D. Supervisors of D.Min. Dissertations:On the recommendation of the Dean, the Council resolved thatResolution XXIIIThe supervisors of the following students be approved;i. Mohan Philip Mathew (176/09) Dr. K.G. Pothenii. Shozii Dapuni (175/09) Dr. Ezamo Murryiii. Roliangthanga (181/09) Dr. Vanlalchhuanawmaiv. R. Zulu Jamir (186/09) Dr. Toshi Jamirv. Noklenyoungdang Longkumer (183/09) Dr. Limatula Lomgkumervi. Rajiw Satish Toppo (180/09) Dr. Jhanmak Neeraj Ekkavii. Wetterfield R. Marak (177/09) Dr. Shallindro R. Marakviii. Minati Pattnaik (178/09) Dr. Aswathy Johnix. AG Dhanapal Raj (182/09) Dr. David onesemusx. M.S. Stephenson (174/09) Dr. P.T. Georgexi. Amos Christopher Moore (172/09) Dr. O.L. Snaithangxii. Rev. J. Russel Isaac (173/09) Dr. Alfred Stephen

AC/24/10 Discontinuation of Studies:i. Anugrah David Reg. No. 10116/2009 NTC, Dehradunii. Ishwardas Reg. No. 10134/2009 NTC, Dehraduniii. J.P.Thomas Varghese Reg. No. 6385/2008 NTC, Dehraduniv. Vicky Reg. No. 6579/2008 NTC, Dehradunv. M. Diccot Jeckson Reg. No. 6225/2008 MTSC, Chennaivi J. Jeorge Reg. No. 8990/2008 MTTS, Thiruvalla

The Council noted that the above students have discontinued their studies.

AC/25/10 Disciplinary action: Miss. Xutoli Sema B. (Reg. No. 9181/2008) – ETC, JorhatIt was reported that the student has been disciplined and asked to discontinue her study for oneyear.It is noted for necessary action.

AC/26/10 Pedagogical Institutes – A ReportDr. Wati and Dr. Samuel Meshack, co-ordinators of Pedagogical Seminars in SCEPTRE, Kolkataand Gurukul, Chennai gave a brief report. They informed that the seminars are greatly appreci-ated by the participants who found them useful. A detail report will be given at a later date.A few suggestions were made by the members:1. Institutes can be organized later disciplined wise.2. Seminars can be organized by the colleges themselves to help their staff.3. Perspectives from the fields of science and technology are lacking and should be incorpo-

rated.4. there is a need for interaction with the churches.5. Participants should be encouraged to share their learning with their colleagues.6. Institutes should be made compulsory and should be organized periodically at regular interval.

AC/27/10 New SyllabusSome members drew attention to the fact that the new Syllabus book has some substantial changes;that courses are too demanding; that scope for introducing college/region specific courses arevery limited; that schema is too static, not allowing changes as per the convenience and availabil-ity of teachers in some seminary.

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It is clarified thati. substantial changes, if noticed, should be brought to the notice of the Registrar and sugges-

tion for necessary changes should be communicated to him.ii. drop of courses, to accommodate regional/college concerns should be suggested, as the

policy of same number of courses universally for all affiliated colleges has to be maintained.iii. Schema as suggested in Regulation can be changed as per the convenience of the colleges.iv. faculties of the college should continue to critically evaluate the syllabus as per the experi-

ences gained and a report of such evaluation be shared with the Senate.v. a review of the curriculum will take place after five years.

AC/28/10 e-LibraryThe Council discussed the possibility to have facility of e-libray under Serampore System. It issuggested that the available internet recourses be shared and communicated to the all collegesthrough Senate or someone so assigned.

AC/29/10 Date of next meetingIt was decided that the place and the date of the meeting of the Academic Council be decidedlater in consultation with the Chairperson of the Council.

AC/30/10 Closing prayerBishop Philoxenos concluded the meeting with a word of prayer.

Dr. P. Mohan Larbeer Dr. Simon Samuel Dr. Ravi TiwariChairperson Recording Secretary Registrar

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Appendix I

SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGEFaith Theological Seminary, Manakala, Kerala

Report of the Evaluation Commission - August 25, 2010

I. Introduction:The Academic Committee of the Senate of Serampore College received an application from the Faith Theo-logical Seminary, Manakala, for offering M.Th. in Christian Theology along with the existing branches theyare offering, and had constituted a Commission consisting of the following members (WC/12/10):

Dr. O.V. JathannaDr. Ivy Singh (Dr. Mohan Larbeer)Rev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari, Registrar, SSC

As Dr. Ivy Singh was still recuperating from her recent surgery, Dr. Mohan Larbeer, Chair-person, AcademicCouncil was requested to join the commission in her place.The Evaluation Commission visited the Seminary on August 25, 2010.

The Commission met with the Principal, members of Governing Board of the Seminary, the faculty, and thestaff and students in the Department of Christian Theology. The Commission visited the campus, hostels,classrooms and Library.

II. Observations:1. The commission noted that the Senate has authorized the commission to grant affiliation subject to ap-

proval of the Working committee if conditions are fulfilled ( Sen/23/2010C). Taking advantage of thisauthorization, the Seminary had admitted two students for the academic session 2010-11.

2. The Commission noted that the Seminary has included staff in Christian Ethics as core faculty members.It was clarified that Senate, though recognized Theology and Ethics as one branch at BD level, considersthem different at MTh and DTh levels. Ethics is considered only adjunct to Theology at MTh level.

3. It is also pointed out the (DTh) should not be sited under qualification of the professors even though theyare pursuing doctoral studies.

4. It was pointed out that only one can be considered as the core faculty for the branch in Christian Theology:The List of Core Faculty for Christian Theology:Dr. Matthew C. Vergheese (44 yrs)a. Education: BSc; MTh.; D.Th. (Ser)b. Field of specialization: Christian Theologyc. Experience: Teaching in a Theological institution: 18yrsVisiting Professors:Dr. Wison Verkya. Education: MTh (Ser); DTh.b. Field of specialization: Theologyc. Experience: Teaching in a Theological institution: 2 (non-Serampore)Related Branch:Dr. M. Stephen (51yrs)a. Education: MA; M.Th. (SSC), ThD (Dharmaram)b. Field of specialization: Christian Ethicsc. Experience: Teaching in a Theological institution: 23 yrsRev. Sunny P (47yrs)a. Education: M.Th. (SSC),b. Field of specialization: Christian Ethicsc. Experience: Teaching in a Theological institution: 13 yrs

5. It was noted that Rev. T.M. Jose, one of the lecturers, is on study leave and pursuing DTh programme inChristian Theology.

6. It was noted that Rev. Sunny P is pursuing DTh programme in Christian Ethics.7. It is noted that one visiting professor is available but he does not have required experience in teaching

under Serampore system. Moreover he has to give his consent in writing for availability with no objectionfrom his present employers.

8. As the Seminary is offering MTh programme in Biblical Studies, professors in those branches are alsoavailable for teaching courses.

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9. There are five students registered for MTh studies and single room occupancy is available to students.10. There are enough class-rooms in the Seminary for MTh classes, though the BD and BTh class rooms are

carved out of large halls, separated by wooden participation. It was reported that a new building is to beconstructed and funds are being sought for.

11. There are no family quarters available, though some students are accommodated in staff quarters, astemporary measure. Committee was informed that the land has been purchased and plan for familyaccommodation is soon to be under-taken.

12. It was clarified that the Seminary, though follow Pentecostal tradition and spirituality, it is open for widerecumenism. It has some professors from other Church traditions, now and in the past. It also encourageswomen and there are few of them in their faculty.

13. The Commission noted that the Seminary has separate classes for girls students at BTh level though theyuse the same library and participate in seminary activities. The Commission appreciated the Churchtradition, but suggested slow integration of that section into the Seminary.

14. The Commission noted that Seminary is not related to ATA but does offer theological degree and certifi-cate to its students, some with secular nomenclature. It drew the attention of the officers that secularnomenclature of the degree may attract action under UGC Act.

15. It is noted that the same staff also takes classes for other programmes of the Seminary. The commissionsuggested that the proper work-load should be maintained, and another set of professors be employed ifwork-load of teaching staff exceeds Serampore norms.

16. The Commission noted the compulsions of the Seminary for separate programmes at MTh level in thelight of their experience with other seminaries in the region, it noted with satisfaction the openness thatprevails now and a degree of cooperation between them in the interest of staff and students.

17. The Commission noted that the students are provided some financial assistance and fee structure of theSeminary is much lower than other centers.

18. The Commission pointed out that a statement of account of the Seminary is given in the file; that theaudited account of the Seminary, as required, was not provided; that it is understood that Seminary is onlya part of the total ministry of the Faith Ministries. It is suggested that Account for Seminary should beseparately maintained and audited.

19. It was noted that the students are appointed to different committees and there are fellowship and counsel-ing groups, but there is no elected body of the students for interaction and extra-curricular activities.

III. Library:The Seminary library is quite sufficient for the students it caters as far as the sitting capacity is concerned. Itneeds to up-grade undergraduate section and update the books as per the syllabus under new curriculum.The library of the Faith Theological College needs focused attention to make an overall improvement, in so faras the seminary has been offering M.Th. programmes and not just B.D., and B.Th. degree programmes, as wellas other diploma and certificate courses. This means, in general, there is need to have more of standard refer-ence books, monographs, current periodicals of international standard in adequate number, as well as in all theimportant disciplines, particularly in the disciplines in which the seminary is currently offering its programmes.It is good to know that the seminary subscribes to the ATLA programme. Gradually, it would be helpful todevelop the electronic section of the library, without ignoring the library section in the printed form.To be more specific on the present collection of books and periodicals in the discipline of Christian Theology,the following points may be noted:1. The collection at present is not really adequate, though there are some basic books in some areas. All the

books available are not useful/usable at the M.Th. levels.2. The first and foremost thing in view of offering M.Th. in Christian Theology that needs to be done is to

procure the necessary books and periodicals in view of the actual M.Th. courses that are being offered andwill be offered.

3. It is necessary that for all the sub-sections of each of the course offered there must be enough number ofqualitatively good and up-to-date scholarly works available. This must also include current periodicals.

4. In view of the thesis that would be written, which would normally mean specialized areas within ChristianTheology, additional books should be ordered well in advance (apart from making use of other libraries).

5. There is also need to procure basic good reference books in all the major areas, in view of the integratedcourse and the integrated and inter-disciplinary nature of the M.Th. programme.

6. Everything cannot be done overnight! Hence, there must be a definite plan to build up the library, but theminimum amount of qualitatively good books should be available right from the first year. This is espe-cially needed in view of the seminar method, which is the primary pedagogical method at the M.Th. level.

7. There is also need to focus on books in the various areas of theology, namely the philosophical-method-

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ological, doctrinal-contextual-reconstructive, applied-practical, and historical-theological books (also bookson different ecclesial traditions).

8. Monographs on different major historical epochs, theological movements, and theological personalitiesare also needed.

9. In our own context, all the basic books in the field of Indian Christian Theological thought should be givenspecial attention, while taking the wider Asian and global contexts into account. Each seminary having itsown ecclesial and cultural context should also strive to specialize in one or two areas of its own interest.

10. While ordering books, the present need and the quality are the twin important guidelines, care should betaken not to order books from only one or even from a few theological strands of thought, but books thatwould include different significant strands of theological thinking, so that students would be critically andcreatively exposed to the various theological strands of thought.

11. While ordering books, one should also bear in mind that theology and ethics, as of now, are two differentdisciplines at the M.Th. and the doctoral levels, under the SSC system.

12. Since books and periodicals have become expensive, right kind of selection would be of utmost impor-tance, and proper mechanism should be there to study the various available standard catalogues from goodquality publishers, and then to make the right choice.

13. Initially, in view of building up the library, there should be a higher amount of money as budgetary provi-sion, and once the required basic books are there, then the budget needs to take care of the new procure-ment, acquiring new books and also filling in the gaps.

Since the Commission has to do with M.Th. in Christian Theology, the focus of the suggestions made here dealprimarily with that focus in mind.

IV. Suggestions:The Commission suggested the following:1. The constructions of class-rooms and hostel facilities as reported should be taken as early as possible.2. Seminary look into and provide some more financial assistance to the MTh students.3. In order to encourage staff to build up their own library, book allowance may be considered.4. Possibility of offering MTh in Ethics may also be looked into.5. Student body with elected officers may be formed to take care of students concerns and organize interac-

tive activities.6. Seminary account may be separated from the other accounts of the parent body.7. The cases of nomenclature of secular degrees for theological courses be looked into.8. While appreciating the openness of the Seminary for ecumenical cooperation, the inclusion of members

from other participating denominations in the Governing Board may be considered.9. Though others may teach, women members of the staff may be encouraged to teach courses in feminist

theology, issues and concern of women.On the basis of the observations, the Commission recommends thatRecommendations:1. The Seminary, taking into accounts the observations made, takes necessary action towards implementing

suggestions of the Commission.2. Library of the Seminary should immediately update as per the suggestions of the Commission.3. The Seminary makes a provision of Rs.1,50,000/- (Rupees One and half lakh only) per year for next three

years to procure books of theology in the library.4. As there is only one core faculty in Christian theology, one professor with DTh in theology with teaching

experience as prescribed by Serampore be appointed as early as possible.Subject to submission of a compliance report by December 2010, the Commission further recommends theSenate through the Academic Council that5. the Seminary be granted affiliation for MTh in Christian Theology for five year with effect from

2010 (2010-2015);6. all courses shall be Senate examined for first two years as per rule except integrated and courses under

other branches offered at MTh level at the Seminary;7. No student shall be admitted for the course in 2011, if another staff as suggested is not appointed.

Submitted by:Dr. O.V. JathannaDr. Mohan LarbeerDr. Ravi Tiwari, Registrar, SSC

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Appendix II

SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGESouth India Biblical Seminary, Bangarpet Karnataka

Report of the Evaluation Commission - September 17, 2010

I. Introduction:The Working Committee constituted an Evaluation Team consisting of the following members to visit theSeminary and give a report:

Rev. Dr. P. Mohan LarbeerFr. Dr. Abraham KuruvillaRev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari, Registrar

The Commission met with the Mr. Sam Thambusami, Officiating Principal, staff and the students. Officers ofthe Governing Board could not make it possible to come over to the Seminary, but three could meet theCommission. The Commission visited the hostel, classrooms, library and other facilities of the Seminary forcommencing the B.D. program.The Seminary was founded in 1937 by the World Gospel Mission. In 1963, it was accredited by Board ofTheological Education of NCCI at GTh and at BTh level in 1972 with retrospective effect from 1970. In 1976,it was provisionally affiliated with Senate at BTh level which was confirmed in 1986.The Seminary was the part of Serampore System from 1976- 1995. It withdrew its affiliation from Seramporein 1995 (CAA/10/95) and become accredited to ATA. It now applied for affiliation with the Senate.

II. General discussionIn its interaction with the Principal and members of the Governing Board, the members of the Commissionclarified certain issues and concerns in the light of policies and decisions of the Senate.It is clarified, on the part of the Commission, that Serampore, as policy, does not affiliates colleges with dualaffiliation and accreditation; in case of dual affiliation/accreditation, Serampore insists for proper separationof different streams in terms of class-rooms and staff. Appointment of Principal and the staff with qualificationand status under the Evaluation Criteria has to be seriously taken note of. It was also brought to the notice ofPrincipal and the Board that the Constitution with internal autonomy to the Seminary, functions of the officersand staff under delegated responsibilities; service rules; and budget of the Seminary needs to be worked outand separated from the SIBS Ministries. It was also suggested that a Mission Statement, on the part of theSeminary, with clarity on perspectives for ministerial formation, has to be spelled-out for general information.A vision and Mission statement need to prepared and it will be good if the management, faculty and some ofthe former students involve in this process. A senior theologian from Serampore fraternity can facilitate theprocess.The vision and mission statement should also include the gender policy and the college commitment to themost oppressed sectors like Dalit, women, tribal and unorganised workers. It is very appreciable that themembers of the management committee are from various church background and from various experiences. Itis better in the long run to include more women in the management committee. The sponsoring Church and thefaculty should have lively theological exchange of views. One should not dominate the others. The seminaryalways can play a proactive role to develop the faith and witness of the college.

Seminary, on its part, informed the Commission that the Seminary is keen to be a part of Senate-system; thatthere is a strong desire of, and pressure from, the sponsoring churches and former students for such an affilia-tion; that the relation with ATA has to be re-looked and necessary action has to be taken by the Board; thatnecessary changes in the management structures and finances of the Seminary is very much in discussion andis being looked into along with the Constitution of the SIBS Ministries; that the appointment of staff underSenate requirements is in the process; that a few staff are sent for higher education under staff developmentprogramme. Members of the Board suggested that the Senate should consider for some kind of equivalencefor MDiv for admission to its MTh programme.

III. Observations:List of Core Faculty: (No mention of their branches)i. Mr. Epratha Sarathy – Academic Dean – (D.Th.) SSCii. Mrs. Samuel Thambusamy – Officiating Principal – M.Th. SSCiii. Ms. Lanusenla - M.Th.

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Staff on Study Leave:i. Rev. Israel David – M.Th. SSCii. Rev. Shanti David – M.Th. SSCiii. Rev. Prashanth – M.Th. SSC

b. Visiting ProfessorsThe Commission noted that following staff satisfy the criteria under Serampore System:i. Rev. Simon Jothi – B.D. (SSC)ii. Rev. Christadas - M.Th. (SSC)iii. Rev. Abraham - Ph.D. (Mysore Univ.)iv. Rev. Isaac Manohar - B.D. (SSC)v. Rev. Devaraj - Ph.D. (Thanjavur Univ.)

The Commission noted that the above list of staff does not satisfy the criteria under Serampore SystemThere is no consent letters from the visiting professors.The Commission took note about the staff list that there is no mention of specialization of branches of theprofessors both core and visiting.

c. Seminary Administration1. The Seminary functions under the Governing Board of SIBS Ministries which is a registered body. It

does not have a separate governing body apart from the parent boy.2. The Principal of the Seminary is responsible for the internal management of the Seminary and is respon-

sible to the Board though he no specific delegated powers under the constitution of the Seminary.3. Principal has taken leave and gone for DTh studies. It now has an officiating principal who does not

fulfill requirements under Serampore Criteria.4. There is an academic dean to assist the principal.5. Seminary faculty deals with the academic life and discipline of the students under the care of the

principal though it does not have any legal/delegated power from the Governing Board to do so.Minutes of their decisions are maintained.

6. The service rule of the College and the administrative set up of the institution was not provided to theCommission so the proper assessment of the administrative structure could not be made.

d. Finances1. Finances of the Seminary are provided by the SIBS Ministries under their own budget.2. Finances, at present, are a bit strained, but the Ministries is working out a plan to develop some

property in Bangalore to support its operations.3. Budget projection as presented is impressive, but it will all depend upon the finances available in next

ten years.

e. Students affairsi. The Seminary has adequate structures in terms of Chapels, staff quarters, hostels for family, single

boys and girls, class-rooms, office and library. It has enough space for indoor and outdoor games.ii. There are 44 students in the Seminary including ? girls.iii. Some of the staff do not reside in the campus though Commission was assured that the staff quarters

will soon be constructed.iv. The College has provision for accommodation for boys (75), Girls (25) and family (10).v. The Commission noted that all the students do not provided single accommodation, except a few.vi. The Seminary has a separate prayer hall.vii. Students should have their own associations to express their skills and ventilate their own issues. It is

advisable to think for a faculty and students meet once in three months for free and open discussion onall the matters related to the community.

viii. Interest groups like Mission and Ministry, Healing Ministry, Ecology and environment, Human Rightsand communication can be formed where both staff and students can involve.

ix. Student scholarship programme should be clearly worked out and the whole process should be donetransparently.

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18000 volumes. A few update and procurement books in branches/clusters as suggested under new curriculumwould be necessary. Apart from this, books in Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy and English under newsyllabus also have to be added. The journals need to be upgraded.The Commission noted that there is a need to computerize library resources of the Seminary using somesoftware. It is also noted that many books have come in recent past and many more will be coming. It issuggested that the academic books should be separated from evangelical literature and the old books should bekept separately in the archives. It is also suggested that library needs extension to provide reading space beprovided to the students.In some areas, special and immediately attention is needed. There is a trained Librarian available but since sheis not theologically trained It is advisable a theologically trained faculty member act as an adviser to theLibrary.Development should not be just with an aim to increase the numbers but more attention should be given to forthe theological content of the books. All the basic books required for the B.D. course need to be collected.Books exposing the students to various theological trends need to be included in the Library. Commentaries,Dictionaries and Books related to Biblical and systematic theology field are very less now.

V. Administration:i. It is noted that some policy for the appointment of professor, the Seminary soon be adopted and proper

description of the duties of the different functionaries in the Seminary should be framed for the betteradministration in the Seminary.

ii. It has also assured that different activities of SIBS Ministries: the Seminary, VBS training program, ruralwork and other activities of the Mission will be separated from the Seminary.

iii. It has also brought to notice of the Commission that the DCPC programm is part of the Seminary and it iskeen to offer courses/field-work for rural setting program for health to its students.

iv. Practical Work and other involvements of the students needs to be properly regulated without disturbingtheir academic pursuit.

v. The need for staff-student relationship should be taken seriously and provision should be made in thecampus.

vi. It is noted that the professors in the branches of Religions, Old Testament, and Christian Ministry areurgently needed and they should be appointed as early as possible.

VI. Faculty developmentFaculty should have independence in running the academic side of the college and also the related financialpart of it. Their academic independence should not be directly or indirectly controlled by finance manage-ment.i. A clear faculty development policy which includes appointment criteria, salary scale, retirement benefits

like pension gratuity etc need to be worked out.ii. An agreement between the faculty and the management need to be signed for a minimum period agreed

by both the parties so that there will be an assurance of continuity .iii. Selection of the faculty should be made on the basis of the different disciplines and it will be good to have

at least two in each discipline so that if one goes either for studies or on leave the other can alwaysavailable.

iv. The selection of the faculty should be done by the recommendation of the subject faculty and by therecommendation of the faculty development committee then finally the management can decide to ap-point him or her if they are satisfied. There can be a faculty development committee in the seminary.

VI. Suggestions:i. Very serious efforts have to be made to ensure the addition of qualified faculty so that the Seminary can

redress its acute shortage as soon as possible. This could be done by adding a few more M.Th. graduateswhile those teaching at present can be sponsored for doctoral studies.

ii. The qualification and status of the teaching staff be in accordance with nomenclature of the Senate system.iii. It is also suggested that the provision should be made for the accommodation for the teaching staff within

the campus.iv. Provision for the Pension, Provident Fund, Study Leave should be made for the staff of the Seminary and

Senate be reported as early as possible.v. The Seminary is a part of SIBS Ministries. Suggestion for the autonomous status of the Seminary needs to

be looked into within the structure SIBS Ministries.vi. The budget of the Seminary should be separated from the other ministries.

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vii. The students should have their own society and they should be encouraged to participate in the decisionmaking process which concerns them.

viii. The ecumenical aspect should be inculcated in the Seminary life and teaching staff and students fromother denominations should also find place in the Seminary.

ix. It is noted that the continuity of the staff has to be ascertained and serious efforts should be taken to retainthe staff. It is suggested that the management take a special concern to the teaching staff of the Seminary.

x. Much effort has to be expected to make the library to meet the requirements of a B.D. institution. Atpresent it lacks holdings, adequate space for the students to read, dedicated areas for individual students topursue their research and writing, computer stations and the like.

xi. Major acquisitions have to be made to enhance the library collection to meet the needs of the student body.This means additions in all areas, such as new books in all disciplines and journals. Similar attention hasto be devoted to adding to the Reference Section.

xii. Principal should be responsible for all the affairs of the seminary including the finance so that he or shecan be free in running and developing the institution.

The Commission noted that the Seminary is also offering courses from other accrediting body, such as ATA andit is using the same facilities for the ATA accredited courses making use of the same library, hostel, staff andclass rooms as that to Senate related courses. The Commission further suggested that:xii. A different structure and facilities should be provided for students and staff for ATA accredited courses.xiii. Service Rules for the staff and non-teaching staff of the Seminary should be prepared and submitted to the

Senate for scrutiny and information.

The Commission recommends to the Senate through the Working Committee of the Academic Council that:

VII.Recommendations:To the Seminary:i. That the Seminary should take serious note of the suggestions made by the Commission and submit a

report.ii. That the staff should be appointed in the areas as suggested if the B.D. course is to be offered:iii. Principal with D.Th. degree of Serampore or its equivalent should be appointed prior to the commence-

ment of B.D. program.iv. The books and the journals in the library, as suggested should be procured by the end of the academic

session and the Senate be informed.

To the Senate:It is recommended that SIBS request for affiliation be favorably considered at a later date after a compliancereport is submitted by the College and a two member commission is sent to report again so that the Senate cantake necessary action.

Submitted by:Rev. Dr. P. Mohan LarbeerFr. Dr. Abraham KuruvillaRev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari, Registrar

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Appendix III

SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGEFACULTY OF THEOLOGY

Regulations and SyllabusRelated to the Degree of Master of Christian Studies (M.C.S) - 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I General Introduction1. Historical Note2. Serampore College (Teaching) and Serampore College (University)3. Senate of Serampore College (University)4. Affiliation of Colleges5. Degrees and Diplomas granted by Serampore College6. Aims and Objectives of Theological Education

Part II M.C.S Degree Programme1. Nature of the M.C.S Degree2. Objectives3. Admission Requirements for the M.C.S degree4. Point of Entry5. Registration for the course6. Internal Studies7. Medium of Instruction8. Duration of Study9. Courses10. Scheme for the Courses at the M.C.S Level11. Study Schedule12. Thesis/ Project13. Plagiarism14. Academic system15. Examination and Evaluation16. Total Number of Papers17. Centre of Examination18. Late Application for Senate Examinations19. Withdrawal or Absence from Examinations20. Extension of Time21. Re-registration22. Pass and failure in Examinations23. Standard of pass and class24. Results, Marks and Transcript of Records25. Prizes26. Fees27. Important Dates28. Relationship of M.C.S degree course to MTh.29. Convocation of Serampore College (University)30. Date of Validity of the Regulations31. Correspondence concerning students

Part III Curriculum1. Names of Clusters, Courses and Codes2. Scheme of the M.C.S Course3. Notes on Curriculum4. Field Education

Part IV SyllabusesPart V Additional Bibliography: Books by Theological TeachersPart VI Acknowledgement

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PART I GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1. Historical NoteThe Serampore College was established in 1818, in the Danish settlement of Serampore, by three pioneerwestern Christian missionaries— William Carey (1761-1834) Joshua Marshman (1768-1837) and WilliamWard (1769-1823) —for the instruction of Indian youths in Christianity and other disciplines. In 1827, theCollege was incorporated by a Royal Charter, granted by King Frederick VI of Denmark, with Universitystatus and powers under the authority of an independent College Council. The President of the Council is theMaster of the College. The final authority in all matters related to the College is bestowed on the Master andthe Council of Serampore College. The main intention of the King and the Founding Members of the Collegewas the promotion of piety and learning, particularly among the Christians of India. It was also open to allwithout any distinction in castes and creeds. In 1845 in the Treaty of Purchase, which transferred Seramporefrom the Danish government to the British, it was provided that the rights and immunities of the SeramporeCollege should not be interfered with. In 1856 the Council placed the College at the disposal of the BaptistMissionary Society to become part of its educational operations in Arts and Theology.

In 1858 the Serampore College was affiliated to the newly formed Calcutta University, the first body in India toexercise, though not the first to receive, University powers. The Arts section of the College was closed in 1883 andthe College became a Christian training institution of the Baptist Churches of Bengal. In 1910, a reorganization ofthe College was begun, and in the following ten years, it was the subject of important discussions in variousconferences—denominational and inter-denominational, with a view to reorganize the College as a high levelteaching institution and to utilize the College Charter for granting theological degrees to qualified students of allchurches. The College was reorganized on the lines laid down by the original founders under the direct control ofthe College Council by the appointment of qualified theological staff and by opening higher theological classes onan inter-denominational basis. It again affiliated itself to the University of Calcutta, up to the level of IntermediateArts in 1911; BA in 1913 Intermediate Science in 1920; and B.Sc. in 1924.

In 1915, the Serampore College Charter was utilized, for the first time, for the conferring of degrees in Divin-ity. In 1916, the Licentiate in Theology (L.Th.) was instituted. In 1918, the Centenary year of the College, theSerampore College Act was passed by the Bengal Legislative Council, confirming the powers of SeramporeCollege to confer degrees and to enlarge the College Council. It created a College faculty for the internalgovernance of the College. The Act also provided for the constitution and appointment of a College Senate.The College Council appointed members of the Senate, as per the provision of the Act, representing variousChristian Communions. Further, the Act authorized the College to confer degrees in Theology on students ofcolleges affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College. In 1919, the Governing Body of the College – theCouncil, Faculty, and the Senate, was reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of the Serampore Col-lege Act. In 1922, the College was closed down and shifted to Bishnupur, Kolkata. In January 1925, theresponsibility of the College was taken over again by the Baptist Missionary Society. In June 1949, theCouncil transferred its headquarters to Serampore.

Subsequently, the Serampore College Act 1918 (the Bengal Act IV of 1918) was adapted in 1937 and 1950,and is in the law book of the Government of West Bengal as modified in 1951 and 1997 respectively.

2. Serampore College (Teaching) and Serampore College (University)In the development of the Serampore College after 1910, the teaching activities of the College were organizedin two Departments: Arts-Science-Commerce Department and the Theology Department. The Arts-Science-Commerce Department of the College as a teaching institution was affiliated to the University of Calcutta. TheCalcutta University was the first among the universities to accept Serampore degrees from its inception andrecognize the BD degree as an equivalent to its BA degree. Other universities soon followed suit.

The College in its teaching aspect is referred to as Serampore College (Teaching). The Theology Departmentfunctions on its own right as a teaching institution in Theology at the College. The Theology Department ofthe College is not an affiliated college to the Senate of Serampore College (University), but is an integral partof the Serampore structure.

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of the Act, assigns to the Senate the duty to frame courses of studies and make rules for the conduct of exami-nations. The Act empowers the Senate to determine the eligibility of candidates for degrees, diplomas andcertificates to be conferred by the Council. In exercising its rights, and functioning as a University, it confersits own diplomas and degrees, namely, the Diploma in Christian Studies, Diploma in Pastoral Care and Coun-seling, and the degrees of Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Divinity, Bachelor of Christian Studies, Masterof Theology, Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Theology.

The Senate of Serampore College is to be understood as the arm of Serampore College (University) in thissense and has reference to the interests, concerns and activities of Serampore College as a University. It is inthe administration of the University functions of the College that the Senate operates. The Senate is empow-ered to make rules and regulations for the convening of its meetings and for the proper conduct of its business.

The actual mode of conferring distinctions, under the Charter and the Act, remains wholly within the discretionof the Council. Though the College is authorized to grant degrees in Faculty of Theology, there is a provisionfor it in the Act (see Article 13) to grant degrees in any branch or branches of knowledge provided it fulfillscertain conditions and satisfies the State Government; a privilege the College has not so far utilized.

4. Affiliation of CollegesThe Senate of Serampore College desires that the services of Serampore College as a University should beavailable to all theological institutions that wish to become an integral part of the University as affiliatedColleges, and are willing and able to fulfill the conditions necessary for such affiliation.

Applications for affiliation may be made at any time to the Senate, through the Registrar of the Senate, by theGoverning Body of the theological institution seeking affiliation. Details concerning the conditions of affilia-tion and the responsibilities of affiliated Colleges may be obtained from the Registrar.

5. Degrees and Diplomas granted by Serampore CollegeSerampore College (University) confers the Diploma in Clinical Pastoral Counselling (Dip.C.P.C.), Degree ofBachelor of Theology (B.Th.), Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.), Bachelor of Divinity (B. D.), Masterof Theology (M. Th.), Master of Christian Studies (M.C.S) and Doctor of Theology (D. Th.) through itsinternal programme. It confers through the external programme the Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip.C.S.),the degree of Bachelor of Christian Studies (B.C.S.), the degree of Master of Ministry (M.Min.) and the degreeof Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.). Serampore College also confers the degree of Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)Honoris Causa.

Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip.C.S.), Diploma in Bible Translation (Dip B. T) are offered to everybodywithout any distinction of faith or no faith, and to those who are interested in studying Christianity as a religion.

The Degrees and Diplomas granted by Serampore College (University) are recognized by Universities in Indiaand abroad for the purpose of higher education.

6. Aim and Objectives of Theological EducationTheological education has the broad goal of equipping the people of God and the congregations, in theirrespective contexts, to live out the doxological-liturgical, koinonial, reflective, diakonal and missional dimen-sions of their existence, with a strong commitment to the liberation of the down-trodden (dalits, adivasis,tribals, women, the disabled, persons infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, etc.). Reconciliation among allhuman beings (particularly in the multi-religious and pluralistic contexts), and integration and renewal ofGod’s wider creation (particularly in the context of ecological crises) are also a part of it. In other words, theaim of theological education is to cultivate an integral and holistic spirituality that would enable the students tobe sustained in their commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and be committed to the guidance of the HolySpirit in their living out the truth and values of the Gospel, thereby helping them become faithful and effectiveministers/ teachers/ servant leaders in and through the Church and society.

Therefore the academic, professional and personal/ communitarian and vocational formation of candidates aretaken seriously under the Serampore theological education system. Serampore also emphasizes the importanceof cultivating an ecumenical perspective, which it believes must be informed by one’s own inherited ecclesias-tical tradition as well as by other traditions in the Indian religious context, and developing an open-minded andrespectful attitude towards others, without giving up one’s own beliefs and traditions and at the same time beconstructively critical to both one’s beliefs and traditions and those of others.

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PART IIM.C.S Degree Programme

1. Nature of the M.C.S. CourseMaster of Christian Studies (M.C.S.) is a post-B.C.S/B.D program, primarily meant for laity and Christianministers who wish to continue theological studies through external programs. It is designed to provide Chris-tian professionals, Church workers and laity with in-depth theological knowledge to facilitate the lay leader-ship in the church and society. It is a post graduate professional degree course for the laity who cannot enrollfor a postgraduate regular course like M.Th. MCS is not equivalent to M.Th neither will be accepted forteaching in theological Seminaries. MCS is a three year program in which first two years the candidates studythe courses and write the examinations while the third year is given for the project work which is compulsory.

2. ObjectivesThe objectives of the programme are to:· To provide an opportunity for ongoing learning for spiritual (both individual and communitarian) and

vocational growth of the candidate within his/her context;· To develop necessary skills and tools to understand and interpret the socio-political, religio-cultural con-

text of the Church and society and to identify the issues of the times;· To equip the candidate for rendering services to the Church and society through a particular ministry of

his/her choice.· To provide an opportunity to bring about an ongoing integration of theological understanding and practi-

cal ministry in varied contexts.

3. Admission Requirements for the MCS degreeA candidate at the time of admission to the M.C.S degree course must satisfy one of the following conditions.S/he should bei. At the time of registration a candidate should have passed BCS, B.D or any degree equivalent to BCS

from a university recognized by the Senate of Serampore College.ii. BCS, B.D or its equivalent with aggregate grade of B- (minimum 55%).iii. The candidate should have a minimum of one year ministerial experience after BCS or B.D.

4. Registration for the Coursei. Application for registration must be made in the appropriate form obtainable from the Registrar and sent

to the Registrar together with the registration fee as indicated in Section 26 below. This must reach theRegistrar as stipulated in Section 27. An applicant must provide:a. attested copies of academic certificates or certified copies of academic transcriptsb. migration certificate from the university last attended (if not submitted earlier)b. certificate of birth or other acceptable evidence of date of birthc. a satisfactory certificate of character from his/her appropriate church authoritiesd. any additional information and references that may be considered desirable in support of his/her

application.e. The registration fee must be sent by Demand Draft drawn in favor of “Senate of Serampore College”

to reach the Registrar on or before the prescribed date.ii. Application for registration which reaches the Registrar later than the due date may be received at the

discretion of the Registrar, provided it reaches not later than 30th September of the same year on paymentof a late registration fee as indicated.

iii. Registration of students pursuing academic programme in other university/institutions shall be cancelled.

5. Migration CertificateAll students registering for Serampore courses are expected to submit migration/school leaving certificate.General rules followed are as follows:a. Migration certificate from the students who hold degree from secular universities may be exempted by the

senate.b. A declaration from all the students who hold a degree from secular institutions that they will not register

themselves for any other degree/diploma course with any secular institution/university shall be obtainedand submitted to the Senate along with the registration form.

c. Any student violating this rule shall be liable for disciplinary action amounting to nullifying of Seramporedegree of the student.

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d. Migration certificate of BTh and BD students who have submitted their school leaving certificate shall beissued by the Senate as per rule.

a. Candidates who lost certificate and require duplicate certificates be required to submit an affidavit signedby a judicial magistrate to that effect and

b. No duplicate migration certificate shall be issued.

6. External StudiesThe M.C.S degree course is available for external (non-residential) study only through SCEPTRE, and col-leges affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University).

7. Medium of InstructionThe medium of study and examination for the degree course is English or any regional language as approvedby the Senate.

8. Duration of StudyMinimum time to complete the course shall be three years, and the maximum shall be five years from the timeof registration.

9. Mode of StudySenate will provide the detailed syllabus for the courses. The course will start with an orientation seminarmaximum of 10 days in which a group of qualified faculty will deal with the subject related to the course. Thesecond year will start with a seminar on the methodological issues for 10 days. The methodology seminar willprovide a basic knowledge of the thesis/dissertation project writing and related field. The Seminars will beconducted by the Senate Centre for Extension Programs of the Senate of Serampore College (SCEPTRE) orcolleges affiliated to Senate of Serampore College. Candidates will be required to attend all the two seminars.

10. CoursesThe courses recommended for study may be seen in Part III: Curriculum

11. Scheme for the Courses at the MCS LevelCandidate shall be required to finish all the course work by the end of second year and third year shall be leftfor the thesis/dissertation project work.The candidate shall write altogether 10 papers: Five papers on Foundational and Contextual Study Course andFive papers on Specialization Course.

I Year -II Year -III Year -

Thesis

12. Thesis/ProjectA candidate may be permitted to write a thesis/project for the completion of the required courses. S/he shouldsubmit the thesis/ project proposal on a prescribed form for approval before the end of the academic year forsecond year as per the conditions laid down under Part III: Curriculum.A candidate may be permitted to write 2 papers (8 credit courses) in lieu of thesis; and 4 credit courses in lieuof a project.

13. Plagiarism (copying, illegal use of others work, breach of copyright etc.)Independent research and writing play a vital part in the course requirements, examinations, thesis and project.Students, therefore, should be aware of the strong sanctions against plagiarism. If proven, a charge of plagia-rism could result in an automatic F in the course and possible expulsion/cancellation of registration. If anyonehas any questions or doubts about what plagiarism entails or how to properly acknowledge source materialsand the works of others, be sure to consult the faculty concerned.

14. Academic SystemAcademic session for M.C.S will be January to December.Examinations will be held in November-DecemberFebruary to September are left for orientation seminars, contact classes and collegiums.

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15. Examination and EvaluationExamination and evaluation are conducted by the Senate as per procedures and rules laid down by the Senate.i. Examinations will be conducted by the Senate of Serampore College (in the initial years the course shall

be directly conducted by the senate) in the month of November /December each year.ii. Each paper, unless otherwise stated, is of three hours’ duration and covers the subject matter indicated in

the syllabus.iii. Maximum marks for each paper shall be 100.iv. After registration, application for admission to the examination must be made on the appropriate form

obtainable from the Registrar and should reach the same on or before the time prescribed by the Senate.The examination fee, as indicated below, should also be sent to the Registrar, Senate of Serampore Col-lege on or before the prescribed date.

v. All the Senate/College examinations for the M.C.S degree shall normally be evaluated by two examiners.The Senate will not entertain requests for re-evaluation of any script and/or permit an examination forimprovement of grade.

vi. A candidate should give an undertaking at the time of registration that s/he will abide by all the rules andregulations of the Senate of Serampore College as applicable to the M.C.S degree including the decisionsof the Senate and its Academic Council.

vii. A candidate for the M.C.S degree will normally appear for the course examination each year according tothe sequence given.

viii. Candidate will not receive credit unless s/he appears and passes in at least 50% of the courses at eachsitting.

ix. A candidate may appear for any referred paper in addition to the papers studied provided he/she does notappear for courses equivalent to 10 course-papers in any year. This rule may not apply to those who haveless than five course papers to complete the degree programme.

x. Colleges will follow the norms and procedures of the Senate in conducting and evaluating scripts for thecollege examinations.

16. Maximum and minimum number of paper to be takenA candidate for the MCS degree shall normally appear for five papers. He/she shall not receive credit unlesshe/she appears at least three courses at each sitting.

17. Centre for ExaminationsNormally the Serampore College, SCEPTRE and its affiliated Colleges, offering post-graduate level courses,are centres for examinations. A candidate applying for permission to take his/her examination at another affili-ated College, must obtain prior consent of the Principal and submit it along with his/her Examination EntryForm to the Registrar.

If a candidate wishes to write the examination at any other centre, he/she should seek prior permission from theRegistrar submitting a letter from the examination centre consenting to supervise the examination and pay theprescribed fee.

18. Late application for Senate ExaminationsAn application made under respective section which reaches the Registrar later than the specified date may bereceived at the Registrar’s discretion, provided the application is received not later than the time prescribed.Such application, if accepted, is subject to the payment of a late examination entry fee as prescribed.

19. Withdrawal or Absence from ExaminationA candidate who withdraws from the Senate/College examination or who fails to take the examination, forwhich he/she has been registered, forfeits the examination fee paid. Under no circumstances will the examina-tion fee be refunded.

20. Extension of TimeExtension of time for the completion of the degree may be granted by the Academic Council of the Senate invery exceptional circumstances only, such as illness at the time of the examination. Application for such exten-sion will only be considered if it is received within one month after the examination is over together with acertificate from a qualified medical officer.

21. Re-registrationIf the period of registration of a candidate has expired, he/she can avail the opportunity for re-registration asper rules.

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General guidelines for Re-registration are as follows:a. After the lapse of registration, or after of expiry of extension of time of two years, there shall be a gap of

one year before the registration is considered;b. That Re-registration can be considered only if the candidate applies within a period of five years after the

lapse of registration;c. that a candidate should be prepared to spend a minimum of one year in residence, and/or a period deter-

mined by the Academic Council, to complete degree requirement and any other requirements;d. That the cases must be recommended by the registering institution;e. Credits, as determined by the Academic Council, may be given to the courses successfully passed during

previous registration;i. As a policy, not more than 50% of the courses completed should be given credits;ii. Only students, who have completed at least 50% of the residential study, if applicable, shall be given

credit for the courses completed;iii. Only those who have completed second and third years of study shall be granted credits up to 50% of

the courses completed;iv. Credits shall first be given only to those courses in which the student has received a minimum of B-;v. those who have completed the residential requirements, wherever applicable, shall be exempted from

further residential requirements. However, colleges shall arrange two short courses of three weekseach, twice a year for these students, on the advise of the Faculty, as per the need of each case.

f. That after the lapse of five years, the candidate will have to complete all credits again.

22. Pass and failure in examinationsA candidate who fails in any paper or papers is regarded as being “referred” in such paper or papers, and ispermitted to offer himself/herself for re-examination in that paper or those papers, or in any other paper orpapers that may be substituted in accordance with the Regulations, provided that he/she is able to complete therequirements of the Degree within the time allowed. Any change in the papers already taken but referred mustbe applied at the time of filling up the examination entry form.A student who fails in 50% or more of the papers registered for the year, shall not get any credit and will bedeclared failed and will have to repeat the courses.

23. Standard of pass and classThe pass mark in each paper in the examination for MCS Degree course is 40% or C-.The final grading of candidates will be as follows:First Class, Second Class, Third class, FailureA+ (80% and above) B+ (65%) C+ (50%) D (30%)A (75%) B (60%) C (45%) E (20%)A- (70%) B- (55%) C- (40%) F (10%)

24. Result, Marks and Transcript of Recorda. Notification of results of the Senate examinations with grades obtained will be sent to the candidates by

the Registrar of the Senate.b. A transcript of record giving a candidate’s complete record in the course may be obtained on application

to the Registrar on payment of a fee as per the rule.

25. Issue of DocumentsMark-sheets, degree certificate, migration certificate and other documents may be issued, on the request of thestudent, by the Senate. Students shall apply for their documents on application submitted on prescribed form.The requisition performa of the students registered through the affiliated college shall be forwarded with thesignature of the colleges concerned. External students shall submit their form with the signature of a principalof an affiliated college/gazetted officers who will sign only after verification of relevant identity and docu-ments of the student.

26. PrizesThe Senate awards prizes to students who obtain distinctions in Senate examinations. There are a few prizeswhich are instituted by institutions/individuals/families. Prizes and Awards are given in almost every branch ofstudies and are given at the annual Convocation of Serampore College (University).

27. FeesThe details of fees can be obtained from the Senate/colleges

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i. Senate fees:Regulation Rs. 100Syllabus Rs. 100Registration Rs. 1000Late Registration Rs. 500Examination fee per paper Rs. 300Late Examination Fee Rs. 200Each Referred paper fee Rs. 300Thesis/Dissertation Evaluation Fee Rs. 4000Transcript of Record Rs. 250Transcritpt fee Rs. 100Graduation fee Rs. 100In absentia Fee Rs. 500Migration fee Rs. 200Migration-equivalence Certificate Rs. 200Duplicate Certificate fee Rs. 1000Re-registration fee Rs. 1500Urgent delivery of documents Rs. 200Transfer of Registration Rs. 1500Extension of time fee Rs. 1000

ii. SCEPTRE FeeApplication and Prospectus Rs. 500Contact Seminar Fee Rs. 3000Orientaton Seminar Rs. 2000Methodology Seminar Rs. 2000Tuition Fee Rs. 2500Library Rs. 1500Examination Centre Fee Rs. 100Late fee Rs. 500Dissertation/Project fee Rs. 4000Study Material fee Rs. 2000Study material compilation fee (once only) Rs. 800

N.Ba) The Senate reserves the right to change the fee as and when it is found necessary.b) Fee once paid is not refundable.c) All Senate fees must be sent by Demand Draft in favor of the “Senate of Serampore College” to

the Registrar.

28. Important DatesLast date for registration December 15Registration with late fee December 31Commencement of Academic Session January 1Submission of thesis/project May 30Last date for submission of Examination Entry form October 15Examination Entry Form (with late fee) October 31Annual Examination November-December

29. Convocation of Serampore College (University)The Convocation\\convocation of the Senate of Serampore College (University) is conducted by the Councilof Serampore College, and held annually, generally in the first week of February. Every student who hasqualified for the degree is expected to attend the Convocation to receive his/her degree in person from theMaster of Serampore College.

Candidates who have been granted the degree in absentia should apply to the Registrar for the degree throughtheir affiliated colleges sending the in absentia fee by Demand Draft in favor of the Senate of SeramporeCollege.

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30. Date of Validity of RegulationsRegulations relating to the Master of Christian Studies (M.C.S) and examinations, as detailed above, is effec-tive from 2011 academic year.

31. Correspondence1) All communications in regard to registration, examination and academic matter shall be addressed to the

Registrar, Senate of Serampore College, Serampore – 712201. Dist. Hooghly, West Bengal, India2) All communications in regard to Contact Seminar shall be addressed to the Dean, SCEPTRE, Shrachi

Centre, 74B, A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata – 700016, West Bengal.

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PART IIICURRICULUM

The major components of the course are as follows:

A. Foundational and Contextual Study Course (First Year- 4 credited for each course)1. Spiritual Growth (Individual, Collegial and Communitarian)2. Biblical Understanding of God’s Purpose for Creation, Human Beings, Society and the Church3. Contemporary Issues and Challenges in the Society/World4. A Historico-Critical Analysis of the Church: its structure, worship patterns and ministries5. Towards a Relevant Theological Understanding of the Church, Mission and Ministry

B. Optional Specialization (2nd Year - Choose ONE Area – 4 credited for each course)Area A: Ministry among Children, Youth and Adults1. The Bible and Holistic Child Growth2. Christian Education and Age/stage related Child Growth3. Ministry among the Youth4. Ministry among the Adults5. Christian education for Social Transformation

Area B: Christian Mission in Contemporary Society1. Biblical Understanding of God’s Mission in the World2. Christian Response to Other Faith Traditions in Society3. Mission, Unity and Ecumenism4. Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation5. Religious Fundamentalism & Conversion in Contemporary India

Area C: The Bible and Contemporary Concerns1. The Bible and Globalization2. The Bible and Ecological Concerns3. The Bible and Pluralistic Society4. The Bible, Dalit, Tribals and Poor5. The Bible and Women

Area D: Worship & Church Administration1. Trends in Worship – A Critical Study2. Contemporary Trends in Preaching3. Effective Management of People, Program, Finance & Property4. Patters of Church Organization5. Church Law, State Constitution and Legal matters

Area E: Counseling and Spiritual Formation1. Theology & Principle of Pastoral Care and Counseling2. Marriage & Family Counseling3. Youth Care and Counseling4. Christian Traditions and Contemporary Spirituality5. Issue-based Spirituality

Area F: Ministry among Vulnerable Communities1. Ministry among Children at Risk2. Embracing Inclusive Community: Disability perspective3. The Church & People Living with AIDS4. Ministry among Victims of Caste5. Ministry among Indigenous Communities6. Ministry among Victims of Patriarchy

For courses under each area, see Appendix

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C. Thesis/Dissertation Project - Submission on 30th May. The thesis shall carry 12 credited.A candidate may be permitted to write a thesis after completion of the required courses in the third year. He/sheshould submit the thesis proposal by 15th August preceding the year of the second year to the Dean forapproval by the Academic Council. The following conditions are to be observed regarding submission of athesis:a) The thesis should be written in English.b) A candidate shall submit his/her thesis proposal along with the name of the guide by 15th August to the

Dean for approval by the Academic Council.c) The thesis must be on paper of uniform size (preferably 8.5” x 11) and bound in stiff covers.d) Four copies of the thesis must be submitted not later than October 15 of the fourth year in which a candi-

date appears for his/her final Course Examination.e) The thesis must be written in accordance with the guidelines given and published by the Senate.f) The length of the thesis shall not be less than 20,000 and not more than 25,000 words.g) The thesis submitted for examination shall remain the property of the Senate.h) The thesis will be evaluated for 200 marks.

The candidate is expected to follow the research manuals prescribed below:

“A Manual for Researchers and Writers” by Hunter Mabry – Rs. 250 (Senate publication)

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Appendix - IV

Analysis of MTh studies in Serampore Affiliated Colleges

MTH STUDY PROGRAMME – 2000 – 2010 (Registration & payment of fees) 1. Aizawl Theological College, Aizawl Branches 2000

-01 2001 -02

2002-03

2003 -04

2004 -05

2005 -06

2006 -07

2007 -08

2008- -09

2009 -10

2010 -11

OT x x x x x x x x x x x NT x x x x x x x 3 2 2 2 CT x x 3 2 2 3 2 4 3 4 4 HC x x x x x x x x x 4 4 Rel. x x x x x x x x x x x CM x x x x x x x x x x x SA x x x x x x x x x x x Miss. x x x x x x x 3 4 4 4 Com x x x x x x x x x x x WS x x x x x x x x x x x Paid:- 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 4 4

2. Clark Theological College, Nagaland Branches 2000-

01 2001-

02 2002-

03 2003-

04 2004-

05 2005-

06 2006-

07 2007-

08 2008-

09 2009-

10 2010-

11 OT x x x x x x x x x x x NT x x x x x x x x x x x CT x x x x x x x x x x x HC x x x x x x x x x x x Rel. x x x x x x x x x x x CM x x x x x x x 3 3 3 3 SA x x x x x x x x x x x Miss. x x x x x x x x x x x Com. x x x x x x x x x x x WS x x x x x x x x x x x Paid: 1 1 1 1 3. Eastern Theological College, Jorhat Branches 2000-

01 2001-

02 2002-

03 2003-

04 2004-

05 2005-

06 2006-

07 2007-

08 2008-

09 2009-

10 2010-

11 OT x x x x x x x x x x x NT x x x x x x x 4 x x x CT 4 x 2 x x x x 4 5 4 3 HC 3 4 4 3 4 4 x x 4 Not

Allowed NA

Rel. x x x x x x x x x x x CM x x x x x x x x 5 7 4 SA x x x x x x x x x x x Miss. x x x x x x x x x x x Com. x x x x x x x x x x x WS x x x x x x x x x x x Paid: 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 4 4 x 4. Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala Branches 2000

--01 2001 -02

2002 -03

2003 -04

2004 -05

2005 -06

2006 -07

2007 -08

2008 -09

2009 -10

2010 -11

OT x x 1 2 2 x x 1 x x 1 NT x 2 1 2 1 2 x x 2 3 2 CT x x x x x x x x x x 2

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HC x x x x x x x x x x Rel. x x x x x x x x x x CM x x x x x x x x x x SA x x x x x x x x x x Miss. x x x x x x x x x x Com. x x x x x x x x x x WS x x x x x x x x x x Paid: 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5. FFRRC, Kerala Branches 2000-

01 2001-

02 2002-

03 2003-

04 2004-

05 2005-

06 2006-

07 2007-

08 2008-

09 2009-

10 2010-

11 OT x 2 1 x x 3 3 x x x 1 NT 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 1 4 2 3 CT 5 3 3 1 2 3 4 4 2 2 4 HC x 4 4 6 1 2 4 2 3 4 7 Rel. x x 2 x x 1 x 1 1 x 1 CM x x x x 3 4 5 9 5 5 8 SA x x x x x x x x x x Miss. x x x x x x x x x x Com. x x x x x x x x x x WS x x x x x x x x x x Paid: 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 5 5 6 6. Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Chennai Branches 2000-

01 2001-

02 2002 -03

2003 -04

2004- 05

2005- 06

2006- 07

2007- 08

2008- 09

2009- 10

2010 -11

OT 2 5 2 1 3 x x 3 x 3 3 NT 2 x x 3 x 2 2 1 x x CT/CE 3 2 3 4 6 4 3 4 4 x 3

(CE) HC 2 3 2 3 4 3 4 3 3 2 3 Rel. x x x 2 1 1 3 x x x CM x x x 2 x x x x x x SA x x x x x x x x x x Miss. x 3 3 3 3 3 3 x x 3 2 Com. 2 1 5 5 4 5 3 1 4 x 3 WS 4 3 x 4 x 3 2 x 1 x Paid: 9 9 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 x 7. NIIPGTS, West Bengal Branches 2000-

01 2001-

02 2002-

03 2003-

04 2004-

05 2005-

06 2006-

07 2007-

08 2008-

09 2009-

10 2010-

11 OT x x x x x x x x x x x NT 2 3 3 1 3 x x 1 2 2 2 CT 4 4 1 4 1 4 4 3 3 3 6 HC x x x x x x x x x x x Rel. 2 3 1 5 3 5 1 1 2 5 2 CM x x x x x x x x x x x SA x x x x x x x x x x x Miss. x 5 x x x x x x x x x Com. x x x x x x x x x x x WS x x x x x x x x x x x Paid: 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 x

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8. Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai Branches 2000-

01 2001-

02 2002-

03 2003-

04 2004-

05 2005-

06 2006-

07 2007-

08 2008-

09 2009-

10 2010-

11 OT x x x x x x x x 1 3 2 NT 3 x 3 x 3 x 1 1 3 3 4 CT x x x x x x 2 5 4 x 4 HC 2 2 3 4 5 x 3 4 5 3 3 Rel. x x x x x x x x x x x CM x x x x x x x x x 2 x SA 2 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 6 Miss. x x x x x x x x x x x Com. 2 x 5 x x x x 3 3 6 5 WS x x x x x x x x x x x Paid: 5 5 4 4 3 3 4 5 6 7 7 9. United Theological College, Bangalore Branches 2000-

01 2001-

02 2002-

03 2003-

04 2004-

05 2005-

06 2006-

07 2007-

08 2008-

09 2009-

10 2010-

11 OT 3 4 3 3 x 4 x 2 4 x 4 NT 4 4 x x 3 x 3 3 5 6 6 CT 3 5 x 4

x 3 x x x x 5

CE x x x 4 3 3 5 6 6 5 x HC 4 x 3 x x x x x 3 3 3 Rel. x x 1 x x x x x x 2 x CM 6 6 4 4 6 x 4 6 4 9 8 SA x x x x x x x x x x x Miss. 3 3 1 2 x x x x x x x Com. 3 2 4 4 3 6 2 4 x 4 x WS x x x x 2 3 x x x x 2 Paid: 9 6 7 6 5 7 7 5 7 7 5

10. Union Biblical Seminary, Pune Branches 2000-

01 2001-

02 2002-

03 2003-

04 2004-

05 2005-

06 2006-

07 2007-

08 2008-

09 2009-

10 2010-

11 OT 2 1 x x 4 2 2 1 3 3 3 NT 3 x 1 3 x 3 x 3 2 3 2 CT x x x x x x x x x x x HC x x x x x x x x x x x Rel. x x x x x x x x x x x CM x x x x x 4 6 6 4 10 7 SA x x x x x x x x x x x Miss. x x x x x x x 1 2 2 2 Com. x x x x x x x WS x x x x x x x Paid: 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 4 4 Analysis: 1. There are now 10 colleges offering MTh courses; there were 7 in 2000. 2. Five year progression in registration may be enlightening: College St-Branches in 2000 St. reg.01-05 Br. St. reg.06-11 Br. ATC (2002) nil 10 1 49 4 CTC (2007) nil - - 12 1 ETC 7/2 21 1-2 40 1-4 FTS Nil 12 1-2 11 2 FFRRC 7/3 58 4-6 87 5-6 GLTC 17/9 101 9 56 9 NIIPGTS 8/4 46 4 40 3

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TTS 9/5 42 5-3 91 5-7 UTC 26/9 97 6-7 113 7-5 UBS 5/2 18 1 71 1-4

3. Registration in 2010-11 is revealing: There are 6 colleges offering OT with 14 students, making about 2 students per college; Seven colleges offering NT with 19 students; 2.5 students per college; Seven colleges offering CT with 28 students; 4 students per college; Seven colleges offering CT with 28 students; 2.5 students per college; six colleges offering HC with 20 students; 3 students per college; two colleges offering CE with 4 students; 2 students per college; two colleges offering Rel with 3 students; 1.5 students per college; six colleges offering CM with 30 students; 5 students per college; one colleges offering SA with 6 students; 6 students per college; 4 colleges offering Miss with 8 students; 2 students per college; three colleges offering Comm with 8 students; 2.5 students per college; one colleges offering WS with 2 students; 2 students per college; 4. In most of the major branches, there is hardly registration of more than 3 students per branch in an MTh

college. 5. Exceptions are Christian ministry. 6. Most popular subjects out of 11 branches offered at MTh level in last 10 years are:

i. CT 189 ii. CM 166 iii. NT 155 iv. HC 144 v. Comm 87 vi. OT 87 vii. Miss 54 viii Rel 46 ix. CE 35 x. SA 40 xi. WS 24

7. Among the Biblical fields, NT has more experts than OT; NT is offered in seven colleges. 8. CT has maximum number of specialists, and is taught in seven colleges. 9. CM ministry is also popular, and is offered in 6 colleges. 10. Comm, though offered only in three colleges has rolled out 87 graduates. 11. Among so called new fields, known for more than 10 years- SA, Miss, WS and Comm, it is the last which

has established itself, followed by Miss, SA and WS. 12. Colleges have reported that 186 staff has doctorate degree. Comments: 1. Biblical field, especially OT, needs special attention, therefore strengthening of staff and intake of students

in these fields require serious consideration. 2. Cases of Miss/Comm/CE and partly Rel is enlightening, as only 2-3 colleges are offering this course which

have credited with 47 students. 3. Religion is the fields in which more staff is needed. 4. Colleges offering MTh, or planning for them, should keep in mind the need, proper use of human and

library resources and regional interest in mind.

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Appendix V

Course Code: RC 304 fA Detailed Study of Any One Religious Tradition: Primal Religions

BD IV, I Semester, 4 Credit Hours, College Examined

Course Objectives* To critically study the features of Primal Religious Traditions in different parts of India.* To cultivate an informed understanding of Primal Religious Traditions, particularly discerning the liberative

resources and integrative perspectives in them in the context of contemporary problems faced by society.* To discern the challenges faced by tribal people and their religious traditions in contemporary times and to

study some of the responses made by tribal people.

NoteStudents are expected to choose any one of the courses listed in RC 304.

Methodology* A poly-methodological approach would be utilized particularly focusing on and socio- anthropological and

phenomenological methodologies.* The different sections of the Course would include critical reflections from the perspectives of women, chil-

dren, and the poor particularly from the indigenous communities themselves. Responses would also be madefrom Christian insights and concerns for inter-faith relations.

* Students would be expected to visit places considered religiously important by indigenous people, and observeperformance of rituals as well as celebration of Festivals (if possible). Audio-visual aids could also be usedparticularly where practical exposure is difficult.

* Visits to homes of indigenous people and seeking their views on their beliefs, practices joys and problems,could also be done. A lecture by knowledgeable indigenous persons could also be arranged.

* Certain sections of the syllabus may be assigned to students for self-study and presentation.

Course Requirements* Final Examination 60%* Internal Assessment 40%

Course OutlineI. Introduction

A. Understanding the term Primal ReligionsB. Anthropological Theories about the Origin of ReligionsC. Functionalist and Symbolical Anthropological Insights in the study of Primal ReligionsD. Psychological Insights in the study of Primal ReligionsE. Phenomenological Approaches to the Study of Primal Religions

II. The Supernatural in Primal ReligionsA. Dynamistic (Impersonal) Forms of the Supernatural Power: Concepts of Animatism, Mana, Omens, etc.B. Animistic Forms of the Supernatural: Spirits and their relation to nature, living beings, etc.C. Departed Persons/Souls/AncestorsD. Poly-demonic, Poly-theistic and Theistic Forms, including concepts of High Gods and Supreme Being

III. Human Responses to the SupernaturalA. DivinationB. Ancestor Reverence/Worship, Totemism, and worship of other deitiesC. Prayers and SacrificesD. Fetish, Taboo, Magic and Evil EyeE. Rites connected with Life Cycles: Birth, Puberty, Marriage, Death, etc.F. Community Feasts and FestivalsG. Beliefs about Life after deathH. Religious Functionaries: Magicians; Medicine men/women; Sorcerers; Shamans; Priests; Clan/Commu-

nity; etc.

IV. Some Basic Concepts of Primal Religions compared to concepts from other religions and perspectives :Discerning Liberative Insights and PracticesA. Human-Nature Dichotomy and Unity or Integrity of experience

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B. Individualism and Communitarian LivingC. Space and PlaceD. Linear and Eternal TimeE. Textuality and OralityF. Significance of Myths and RitualsG. Ethical Principles and Values

V. Special Study of Primal Religious Traditions in the Indian SubcontinentIn the light of the discussion in the above sub-sections students will be expected to study one primal religioustradition in each of the following geographical areas:A. North East India or BangladeshB. North IndiaC. South India (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu) or Sri Lanka

VI. Challenges faced by Tribals following Primal Religious TraditionsA. Problems of Patriarchy, Customary Laws and PracticesB. Ethnic CommunalismC. Slash and Burn method of CultivationD. Industrialization and GlobalizationE. Preservation and Growth of Indigenous language and cultureF. Sacred primal religious elements being held/displayed as “objects” in museums and misuse of traditional/

sacred knowledge in New Age/ “Pop” ReligionsG. Sanskritization (or domination by other external forces) of indigenous primal religionsH. Affirmation of Identity, Dignity and Securing of Rights

VII.A Brief Study of the Implications for Primal Religions of Select Tribal MovementsA. Birsa Movement and the Jharkhand Movement.B. The Zeliangrong Movement in North East IndiaC. The Seng Khasi MovementD. Tribal Movements in RajasthanE. Tribal Movements in Andhra Pradesh

VIII. ConclusionA. Significance of Primal Religions in the contemporary contextB. Issues in Christian ‘Dialogue’ with adherents of Primal Religions

Bibliography

As there are several tribal communities in the subcontinent and as there are options for selective study of primalreligious traditions, the bibliographical list cannot be exhaustive. Suitable bibliographical sources would have tobe added.

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Bendangangshi & I.T. Apok Aier, The Religion of the Ao Nagas, Mokokchung: Bendangangshi, 1990

Bettis, J.D. (ed.), Phenomenology of Religion, New York: Harper and Row, 1969.

Burnett, David, World of the Spirits: A Christian Perspective on Traditional and FolkReligions, Oxford: Monarch Books, 2000.

Channa, S.M. (ed.), International Encyclopaedia of Tribal Religion, New Delhi: CosmoPublications, 2002

Channa, S.M., Religion and Tribal Society, New Delhi: Cosmo Publications, 2002.

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Chaudhuri, A.B., State Formation among Tribals: A Quest for Santal Identity, New Delhi:Gyan Pub. House, 1993.

Christie, Kenneth (ed.), Ethnic Conflict: Tribal Politics, A Global Perspective, Richmond,Surrey: Curzon Press, 1998.

Cox, James L., From Primitive to Indigenous: The Academic Study of IndigenousReligions, Hampshire: Ashgate Publishing Ltd., 2007.

Das, S.T., Tribal Life of North-Eastern India: Habitat, Economy, Customs andTraditions, Delhi: Gian Publishing House, 1986.

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Elwin, Verrier, The Nagas in the Nineteenth Century, Bombay: Oxford UniversityPress, 1969.

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Hembrom, T., The Santals: Anthropological-Theological Reflections on Santali andBiblical Creation Stories, Calcutta: Punthi Pustak, 1996.

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Von Furer-Haimendorf, Christoph, Tribes of India: The Struggle for Survival, Delhi: Oxford UniversityPress, 1989.

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Whaling, F. (ed.), Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion, Vol.1, Berlin:Mouton Publishers, 1983.

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Appendix VI

Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute ChennaiTheology of the Wisdom Literature

M. Th (Old Testament)

Course Objectives: 2 Credit CourseTo look at the distinctive nature of the Wisdom LiteraturePerceive the multiplicity of genres, themes, and worldviews in the wisdom traditionsSituate Israelite wisdom within the context of Israelite social history and Ancient West Asian wisdomStudy the development of wisdom theology and its relevance in a pluralistic context

Course Requirements:Class participation and assignments 40%Final Examination 60%

Course PlanWeek one:

1. A general introduction to the course2. The neglect of the Wisdom Literature in Biblical Scholarship and developments that contributed to the

scholarly interest in the Wisdom Literature3. The distinctiveness of the Wisdom Literature

Required reading

Bergant, Dianne. Israel’s Wisdom Literature: A liberation- Critical Reading. Minne-apolis: Fortress Press, 1997, 1-45.

Clifford, Richard J. “Introduction to Wisdom Literature.” The New Interpreters Bible, Vol.V. Nashville: Abingdon, 1992,1-16.

Gammie, J.G., ed. Israelite Wisdom: Theological and Literary Essays in Honor of SamuelTerrien. New York: Scholars Press, 1978.

Murphy, Roland E. The Tree of Life: An Exploration of Biblical Wisdom Literature. 2nd ed.Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996, 1-14.

Grizzard, Carol S. “The Scope of Theology in Wisdom Literature.” In An Introductionto Wisdom Literature and the Psalms, Festschrift Marvin E. Tate.Edited by H. Wayne Ballard and W. Dennis Tucker. Georgia: MercerUniversity Press, 2000, 195-214.

Hayes, John H. An Introduction to Old Testament Study. Nashville: Abingdon, 1980,337-51.

Week 2:

Wisdom: a. The terminology and definitionb. Different features of wisdom: Wisdom as Practical Knowledge; Limits of human wisdom; Fear

of the Lord as the basic principle of wisdom; Wisdom as an object of constant reflection; Per-sonification of wisdom.The literary genres in the Wisdom Literature

Required reading

Frydrych, Thomas. Living Under the Sun: Examination of Proverbs and Qoheleth, Supple-ments to VT 90. E.J Bill, Leiden – Boston –Koln, (2002), 1- 39.

Muller, H.P “Chakham,” Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament, vol. iv,edited by Johannes Boterwisk and Helmes Ringgren, translated by

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David E. Green (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmannns,1980), 364-385.

Bergant, Dianne. Israel’s Wisdom Literature: A liberation- Critical Reading. Minne-apolis: Fortress Press, 1997, 1-43.

____________. What are they saying about Wisdom Literature? New York: PaulistPress, 1984, 1-28.

Von Rad, Gerhard. Wisdom in Israel. London: SCM press, 1975, 53-112.

Whybray, R. N. The Intellectual Tradition in the Old Testament. BZAW 135. Berlin,1974.

Murphy, Roland E. “Wisdom in the Old Testament.” The Anchor Bible Dictionary. Vol.VI. Edited by David Noel Freedman. New York: Doubleday, 1992,920-931

Tucker, Dennis W. “Literary forms in the Wisdom Literature.” In An Introduction to Wis-dom Literature and the Psalms. Festschrift Marvin E. Tate. Edited byH. Wayne Ballard and W. Dennis Tucker. Georgia: Mercer Univer-sity Press, 2000, 156-166.

Week 3

The Social Context and the Development of the Wisdom Literature:a. Family, tribe, schools, Royal court etc.b. The Wisdom Literature and the Ancient West Asian influence: Egyptian Literature; Mesopotamian Literature;

Wisdom Literature in Canaan; Wisdom Literature and similar traditions in other places.c. Wisdom influences in the rest of the Old Testament Literatured. Wisdom and Indian parallels

Required reading

Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating to the Old Testament. Edited by James B. Pritchard, Princeton UniversityPress, 1950, 421-456.

Blenkinsopp, Joseph. Sage Priest Prophet: Religious and Intellectual Leadership in An-cient Israel. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1995, 32-65.

Blenkinsopp, Joseph. Wisdom and Law in the Old Testament. The ordering of Life in Israeland Early Judaism. New York: Oxford University Press, 1995, 18-45.

Crenshaw, James L. “Education in Ancient Israel.” JBL 104 (1985): 601–15

Dell, Katherine J. “On Development of Wisdom in Israel.” Supplement to VT 66, con-gress Volume Cambridge 1995. Leiden: E.J Brill, (1997): 135-51.

Smothers, Thomas “Biblical Wisdom in Its Ancient Middle Eastern Context.” In An In-troduction to Wisdom Literature and the Psalms. Festschrift MarvinE. Tate. Edited by H. Wayne Ballard and W. Dennis Tucker. Georgia:Mercer University Press, 2000,167-175.

Clifford, Richard J. The Wisdom Literature, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1998.

Westermann, Claus. Roots of Wisdom: The Oldest Proverbs of Israel and Other Peoples.Translated by J. Daryl Charles. Louisville: Westminster John KnoxPress, 1995, 1-11.

Eaton, John. The Contemplative Face of Old Testament Wisdom in the Context ofWorld Religions. London: SCM Press, 1989.

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Ceresko, Anthony R. Psalmists and Sages, Studies in Old Testament Poetry and Religion,Indian Theological Studies Supplements – 2, Bangalore: St. Peter’sPontifical Institute, 1994.

Crenshaw, James L. “Method in Determining Wisdom Influence upon ‘Historical’ Litera-ture.” In Studies in Ancient Israelite Wisdom. Edited by James L.Crenshaw, New York: KTAV, 1976, 481-94.

Week 4 & 5

Wisdom theology in the books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach and Wisdom of Solomon.

Required reading

Estes, Daniel J. Hear My Son: Teaching and Learning in Proverbs 1-9. Michigan:William B. Eerdmans Company, Grand Rapids, 1997.

Dell, Katherine J. The Book of Job as Sceptical Literature. BSAW 197. Berlin/NewYork: de Gruyter. 1991.

Habel, Norman C. The Book of Job. A Commentary, Philadelphia: Westminster, 1985.

Fox, Michael V. A Time to Teardown and a Time to Buildup: A Re-reading ofEcclesiastes. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmannns, 1999.

Frydrych, Thomas. Living Under the Sun: Examination of Proverbs and Qoheleth, Supple-ments to VT 90. E.J Bill, Leiden – Boston –Koln, (2002).

Perdue, Leo G. Proverbs, Interpretation. A Bible Commentary for Teaching andPreaching. Louisville: John Knox Press, 2000.

Newsom, Carol A. “The Book of Job” The New Interpreter’s Bible, Vol. 4. Nashville:Abingdon, 1996.

Murphy, Roland E. Wisdom Literature: Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Canticles, Ecclesiastes,Esther. FOTL 13. Grand Rapids. 1981.

Week 6

Major Themes in the Wisdom Corpus: God, Cosmic order, Cosmic order and social order, Cosmic order anddivine freedom, Consequences of human choice and action, Creation, Problem of evil, Suffering, Theodicy.

Required reading

Crenshaw, James L. “The Concept of God in Old Testament Wisdom” in In Search ofWisdom. Edited by Leo G. Perdue et al. Louisville: Westminster /John Knox Press, 1993.

Perdue, Leo G. Wisdom and Creation: The Theology of Wisdom Literature. Nash-ville: Abingdon press, 1994, 1-18.

______________. “Cosmology and Social Order in the Wisdom Tradition.” In The Sagein Ancient Israel and the Ancient Near East. Edited by J. G. Gammieand Leo G. Perdue. Winona Lake. Ind: Eisenbrauns, 1990, 456-77.

Koch, Klaus. “Is There a Doctrine of Retribution in the Old Testament?” In Theodicyin the Old Testament. Edited by James L. Crenshaw. Philadelphia:Fortress, 1983.

Schroer, Silvia. The Justice of Sophia: Biblical Wisdom Traditions in Feminist Dis-courses, In the Power of Wisdom. Concilium 2000/5, London: SCMPress, 2000, 67-77.

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Von Rad, Gerhard. Wisdom in Israel. London: SCM press, 1975, 113-137.

Schmid, H.H. “Creation, Righteousness, and Salvation: Creation Theology as theBroad Horizon of Biblical Theology.” In Creation in the Old Testa-ment. Edited by B. W Anderson, Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1984,102-117.

Week 7

Wisdom in Old Testament Theology:a. G. Ernest Wright; b. Walther Zimmerli; c. Gerhard von Rad; d. Claus Westermann; e. Brevard S. Childs; f.

Walter Brueggemann;

Required reading

Wright, G. Ernest. God Who Acts. SBT 8; London: SCM, 1952.

Zimmerli, Walther. “The Place and the Limit of Wisdom in the Framework of the Old Tes-tament Theology”. Scottish Journal of Theology 17 (1964): 146–58.

_____________. Old Testament Theology in Outline. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1978.

Von Rad, Gerhard. Wisdom in Israel. London: SCM press, 1975.

________________. “Job XXXVIII and Ancient Egyptian Wisdom.” In The Problem ofthe Hexateuch and Other Essays. New York, 1966, 281-91

Westermann, Claus. Blessing in the Bible and the Life of the Church. Philadelphia: For-tress Press, 1978.

______________. Elements of Old Testament Theology. Trans. D. Stott. Atlanta, 1982.

______________. Roots of Wisdom: The Oldest Proverbs of Israel and Other Peoples.Translated by J. Daryl Charles. Louisville: Westminster John KnoxPress, 1995.

Childs, Brevard S. Introduction to Old Testament as Scripture. Philadelphia: FortressPress, 1979.

______________. Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context. Philadelphia: For-tress Press, 1985.

_______________. Biblical Theology of Old and New Testaments. Minneapolis: FortressPress, 1993.

Brueggemann, Walter. “The Loss and Recovery of Creation in Old Testament Theology.”Theology Today 53/2, (1996): 177-190.

______________. In Man We Trust. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1972.

______________. Theology of the Old Testament, Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy. Min-neapolis: Fortress Press, 1997.

Week 8

Attempts to formulate a Wisdom Theology:Roland E. Murphy, James L. Crenshaw, Gerhard von Rad, Leo G. Perdue, Walter Brueggemann.

Required reading

Murphy, Roland E. The Tree of Life: An Exploration of Biblical Wisdom Literature. 2nd ed.Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996, 111-150.

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______________. Wisdom Literature and Psalms. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1983.

_______________. “Wisdom and Creation.” In Wisdom and Psalms. A Feminist Com-panion to the Bible. Edited by Athalya Brenner and Carole Fontaine,2nd ed. England: Sheffield Academic Press, 1998, 32-42.

______________. “Wisdom and Creation.” JBL 104 (1985): 3–11.

Crenshaw, James L. “Unresolved Issues in Wisdom Literature”, in An Introduction to Wis-dom Literature and the Psalms: Festschrift Marvin E. Tate. Editedby H. Wayne Ballard and W. Dennis Tucker. Georgia: Mercer Uni-versity Press. 2000. 215-227.

_______________. “The Wisdom Literature”. In The Hebrew Bible and Its Modern In-terpreters. Edited by D. Knight and G. Tucker. Philadelphia: FortressPress. 1985, 369-407.

_______________. Education in Ancient Israel. JBL 104 (1985): 601–15

_______________. “Wisdom and Authority: Sapiential Rhetoric and its Warrants.” Supple-ment to VT 32, Congress Volume Vienna 1980. Leiden: J.AEmerton.1981:10-29.

Von Rad, Gerhard. Wisdom in Israel. London: SCM press, 1975, 190-262.

Perdue, Leo G. Wisdom and Creation: The Theology of Wisdom Literature. Nash-ville: Abingdon press, 1994.

.______________. Wisdom in Revolt: Creation Theology in the Book of Job. JSOT Sup.112. Sheffield: JSOT, 1991.

______________. “Cosmology and Social Order in the Wisdom Tradition.” In The Sagein Ancient Israel and the Ancient Near East. Edited by J. G. Gammieand Leo G. Perdue. Winona Lake. Ind: Eisenbrauns, 1990, 476-77.

_____________. et al., eds. In Search of Wisdom: Essays in Memory of John G. Gammie. Louis-ville, Westminster / John Knox Press, 1993, 73-164.

Brueggemann, Walter. “The Loss and Recovery of Creation in Old Testament Theology.”Theology Today 53/2, (1996): 177-190.

______________. Theology of the Old Testament, Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy. Min-neapolis: Fortress Press, 1997.

Bibliography

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Alonso-Schokel, Luis. “Sapiential and Covenant Themes in Genesis 2-3.” In Studies in An-cient Israelite Wisdom. Edited by James L. Crenshaw. New York:KTAV Publishing House, 1976, 468-480.

Anderson, B. W, ed. Creation in the Old Testament. Philadelphia: Fortress Press 1984.

Ballard, H. Wayne and W. D. Tucker, Jr. Eds. An Introduction to Wisdom Literature and the Psalms, FestschriftMarvin E. Tate, Georgia: Mercer University Press, 2000.

Bergant, Dianne. Israel’s Wisdom Literature: A liberation- Critical Reading. Minne-apolis: Fortress Press, 1997.

____________. What are they saying about Wisdom Literature? New York: PaulistPress, 1984.

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Blenkinsopp, Joseph. Wisdom and Law in the Old Testament. The ordering of Life in Israeland Early Judaism. New York: Oxford University Press, 1995.

_____________. Sage Priest Prophet: Religious and Intellectual Leadership in An-cient Israel. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1995.

Brenner, Athalya, ed. A Feminist Companion to Wisdom Literature. Sheffield: SheffieldAcademic Press, 1995.

Brown, William P. Character in Crisis: A Fresh Approach to the Wisdom Literature ofthe Old Testament. Michigan / Cambridge: William B Eerdmans Pub-lishing Company, 1996.

Brueggemann, Walter. “The Loss and Recovery of Creation in Old Testament Theology.”Theology Today 53/2, (1996): 177-190.

______________. In Man We Trust. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1972.

______________. Theology of the Old Testament, Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy. Min-neapolis: Fortress Press, 1997.

Camp, Claudia V. Wisdom and the Feminine in the Book of Proverbs. Sheffield: Al-mond Press, 1985.

Ceresko, Anthony R. Psalmists and Sages, Studies in Old Testament Poetry and Religion,Indian Theological Studies Supplements – 2, Bangalore: St. Peter’sPontifical Institute, 1994.

______________. Introduction to the Old Testament Wisdom: A Liberation Perspec-tive. New York: Mary knoll. 1992.

Childs, Brevard S. Introduction to Old Testament as Scripture. Philadelphia: FortressPress, 1979.

______________. Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context. Philadelphia: For-tress Press, 1985.

_______________. Biblical Theology of Old and New Testaments. Minneapolis: FortressPress, 1993.

Clements, Ronald E. Wisdom in Theology. Carlisle: The Paternoster Press / Grand Rapids,Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1992.

Clifford, Richard J. “Introduction to Wisdom Literature.” The New Interpreters Bible, Vol.V. Nashville: Abingdon, 1992.

_______________. The Wisdom Literature, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1998.

Crenshaw, James L. “Unresolved Issues in Wisdom Literature”, in An Introduction to Wis-dom Literature and the Psalms: Festschrift Marvin E. Tate. Editedby H. Wayne Ballard and W. Dennis Tucker. Georgia: Mercer Uni-versity Press. 2000. 215-227.

________________. “The Concept of God in Old Testament Wisdom” in In Search ofWisdom. Edited by Leo G. Perdue et al. Louisville: Westminster /John Knox Press, 1993.

_______________. “The Wisdom Literature”. In The Hebrew Bible and Its Modern In-terpreters. Edited by D. Knight and G. Tucker. Philadelphia: FortressPress. 1985.

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Dell, Katherine J. “On Development of Wisdom in Israel.” Supplement to VT 66, con-gress Volume Cambridge 1995. Leiden: E.J Brill, (1997): 135-51.

_______________. “Wisdom.” In The Biblical World. Edited by John Barton, London &New York: Routledge, 2002.

_______________. The Book of Job as Sceptical Literature. BSAW 197. Berlin/NewYork: de Gruyter. 1991.

Eichrodt, Walter. Theology of the Old Testament. Vol.2. London: SCM Press, 1967.

Eaton, John. The Contemplative Face of Old Testament Wisdom in the Context ofWorld Religions. London: SCM Press, 1989.

Emerton, J. A. “Wisdom.” In Tradition and Interpretation. Edited by G. W Ander-son, Oxford: Clarendon, 1979. 214-237.

Estes, Daniel J. Hear My Son: Teaching and Learning in Proverbs 1-9. Michigan:William B. Eerdmans Company, Grand Rapids, 1997.

Fox, Michael V. A Time to Teardown and a Time to Buildup: A Re-reading ofEcclesiastes. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmannns, 1999.

Frydrych, Thomas. Living Under the Sun: Examination of Proverbs and Qoheleth, Supple-ments to VT 90. E.J Bill, Leiden – Boston –Koln, (2002).

G. H., Wilson. “The words of the Wise: The Intent and Significance of Qoheleth12:9-14” JBL 103 (1984): 175-92.

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Grizzard, Carol S. “The Scope of Theology in Wisdom Literature.” In An Introductionto Wisdom Literature and the Psalms, Festschrift Marvin E. Tate.Edited by H. Wayne Ballard and W. Dennis Tucker. Georgia: MercerUniversity Press, 2000,195-214.

Habel, Norman C. The Book of Job. A Commentary, Philadelphia: Westminster, 1985.

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Hermision, Hans-Jurgen. “Observations on the Creation Theology in Wisdom.” In Creation inthe Old Testament. Edited by B. W Anderson, Philadelphia: FortressPress, 1984, 118-34.

Keown, Gerald. “The Canonical Shape of Wisdom Literature” In An Introduction toWisdom Literature and the Psalms. Festschrift Marvin E. Tate. Geor-gia: Mercer University Press, 2000.

Koch, Klaus. “Is There a Doctrine of Retribution in the Old Testament?” In Theodicyin the Old Testament. Edited by James L. Crenshaw. Philadelphia:Fortress, 1983.

Murphy, Roland E. The Tree of Life: An Exploration of Biblical Wisdom Literature. 2nd

ed. Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996.

______________. Wisdom Literature and Psalms. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1983.

______________. “Wisdom in the Old Testament.” The Anchor Bible Dictionary. Vol.VI. Edited by David Noel Freedman. New York: Doubleday, 1992.

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Appendix - VII

Gurukul Lutheran Theological College and Research Institute, ChennaiM.Th Integrated Course – 2010 - 2011

Issues in Interfaith Relations

Course Coordinators: Dr. Israel Selvanayagam & Dr. Santanu Patro

ScopeThis course covers important issues that affect the life and ministry of Christians living in the multi-faith context ofIndia, raises questions for understanding the secular fabric of this nation and identifies resources and challenges forharmony and peace among religious communities.

Objectives1. To help students to relate to their respective areas of special study the fruits of interfaith faith dialogue over the

past decades at ecumenical and local contexts with special reference to India.2. To equip them to deal with issues that confront the Christian community and to educate the congregations to

approach people of other faiths with ‘justice, courtesy and love’.3. To analyze concrete situations of interfaith encounters using tools of research through input and interaction.4. To evaluate models of approach to conflict situations and estimate resources for working for reconciliation and

peace.

Methods of TeachingSeminars, Group Discussion and Audi-Visual Equipment where relevant

Methods of EvaluationPresentation and participation in seminars – 20%Submission of a paper or Literature Review – 20%Written Examination – 60%

Sessions and Topics1. (The session will start with informal sharing of interfaith encounters and observations) Approaches and atti-

tudes in relation to people of other faiths – brief introduction to classical approaches to the study of religionsuch as historical, psychological, sociological and phenomenological – towards a dialogical approach beyondphenomenology.

2. Re-reading the Bible in a multi-faith context - the Bible as a book of dialogue – insights on relating to peopleof other faiths – distinction and dilemmas in understanding the covenant, people of God, mission and ultimategoal of humanity

3. One God-Many Religions, theologies of religious pluralism – different strands within exclusivism, inclusivismand pluralism – moving beyond the triple model, towards a more comprehensive and pluralistic approach toreligious pluralism – Can commitment and openness go together?

4. A common search for spirituality – the impact of globalization – current discussions on spirituality – religiouslife with double and multiple belonging – understanding particular commitments – Is true interfaith prayerpossible or desirable?

5. The role of religions in social transformation and nation-building in India – understanding the distinctivenature of secularism – Constitutional provision of freedom of religion – freedom and responsibility – theprospect and problem of religious conversion.

6. Ministerial formation and ministry in a multi-faith milieu – study of religions with a view to promote interfaithdialogue – minister as community leader – ministry of worship and preaching with full alert.

7. Christian mission in the midst of many missions – common challenges and corporate response – the aspect ofmission called evangelism and its relationship with interfaith dialogue: are they incompatible or complemen-tary? Defining the gospel or layers of it.

8. Conflict and Reconciliation: the contribution of religions – Politicization religion and communalization ofpolitics in India – resources for bringing about peace and reconciliation – cases of conflict resolutions –interfaith peace initiatives –prospects and problems – peace studies and their contribution to peace-making.

9. Fundamentalism and its challenge for dialogue – the origin and development of the concept of fundamentalism– the nature of Christian fundamentalism, Hindu fundamentalism, Muslim fundamentalism, secular fundamen-talism – an evaluation of religious education programs.

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10. ‘One Earth, Many Religions’ – interfaith dialogue and global responsibility – the desirability and possibility ofa global ethic – regional distinctions and their challenge - the tension between proximate goals and ultimategoals – case studies of attempts and achievements or failures.

11. Communal harmony and dialogue in community – interfaith living among Adivasi, Dalit and Tribal commu-nities – the specific nature of religious adherence - resources and systems to solve tension and conflicts -insights for peaceful existence in other contexts.

12. Women participation in interfaith dialogue – distinctive contribution that women make – specific ways ofwomen’s approach to religious pluralism and theology of religions – cases of women’s contribution toestablishing peace in conflict situations.

13. Literary resources on interfaith dialogue – an evaluation of guidelines on dialogue issued by the WCC, Vaticanand other agencies – criteria of evaluation – their authority and usefulness – translations available or notavailable in the vernacular.

14. The role of media either in perpetuating interreligious ignorance or contributing to interreligious understand-ing – analysis of films and documentaries that deal with communal harmony and peace, and with interfaithcooperation in tackling common problems.

Core Bibliography

Alangaram, A., “Subaltern Movements before and after the Independence of Indiaand the Impact of Roman Catholic Mission (from 1910 to 2009)”www.edinburgh2010.org/fileadmin/files/edinburgh2010/files/docs

Aleaz, K.P., Dialogue in India: Multi-religious Perspective and Practice, Calcutta:Bishops College, 1991

-do- Theology of Religions: Birmingham Papers and Other Essays,Calcutta: Moumita Publishers, 1998

-do- The Quest for a Contextual Spirituality, Thiruvalla: CSS, 2004

Amaladoss, Michael, Making Harmony: Living in a Pluralist World, Delhi: ISPCK (withChennai: IDCR), 2003

Arai, T. and Ariarajah, W., Spirituality in Interfaith Dialogue, Geneva: WCC,1989

Ariarajah, W., Not Without my Neibhour: Issues in Interfaith Relations, Geneva:WCC, 1999

-do- The Bible and People of other Faiths, Geneva: WCC, 1985

Baird, Robert (ed.), Religion in Modern India (Part III, pp. 389 – 497)

Bowker, J.W. (ed.), Conflict and Reconciliation: The Contribution of Religions, Toronto:The Key Publishing House Inc., 2008

Braybrooke, M., Pilgrimage of Hope, London: SCM, 1992

Chakkalakal, Pauline, “Dialogue and Partnership amid Religious Pluralism,”(www.edinburgh2010.org/fileadmin/files/edinburgh2010/files/docs

Cracknell, K., Justice, Courtesy and Love, London: Epworth, 1995

D’Costa, G. (ed.), Christian Uniqueness Reconsidered, London: Orbis, 1990

D’ Souza, Andreas (ed.), From Converting the Pagan to Dialogue with our Partners: HMI’s

Fifty Years of Work of Evangelism and Interfaith Relations, Hyderabad: HMI/ISPCK, 2009

Daniel, P.S., Hindu Response to Religious Pluralism, Delh: Kant Publications, 2000

Ekka, Jhakmak Neeraj, “Christianity and Tribal Religion in Jharkhand: Proclamation, Self-Definition and Transformation” (www.edinburgh2010.org/fileadmin/files/edinburgh2010/files/docs

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Embree, Ainslie., Utopias in Conflict: Religion and Nationalism in Modern India, Delhi:OUP, 1992

Gort, Jerald et. Al (ed.), Religion, Conflict and Reconciliation, Amsterdam – New York:Rodopi, 2002

Gregorios, Paulos Mar, Religion and Dialogue, Delhi: ISPCK, 2000

Hick, J. and P. Knitter (ed.), The Myth of Christian Uniqueness, London: SCM, 1987

Jathanna, C.D. (ed.), Dialogue in Community, Mangalore: Karnataka Theological ResearchInstitute, 1982

King, Ursula, The Search for Spirituality: Global Quest for Meaning and Fulfill-ment, Norwich: Canturbery Press, 2009

Klootwijk, E., Commitment and Openness, Zoetermeer: UBBV, 1992

Laing, Mark T.B. (ed.), Nationalism and Hindutva: A Christian Response, Delhi: ISPCK (withUBS and CMS), 2005

Larson, G.J., India’s Agony Over Religion, Delhi: OUP, 1997

Wati Longchar, Wati, “ Rethinking Mission in India: Looking from Tribal People’s Experi-ence” (www.edinburgh2010.org/fileadmin/files/edinburgh2010/files/docs

Manimala, Varghese, Towards Mutual Fecundation and Fulfillment of Religions, Delhi:Media House/ISPCK, 2009

Pathil, Kuncheria (ed.), Religious Pluralism: An Indian Christian Perspective, Delhi: ISPCK,1999

Race, A., Christians and Religious Pluralism, London: SCM, 1983

Robertson, S., Approaching Religion in a Pluralistic context, Bangalore: BTESSC/SATHRI, 2009

Samartha, S.J., Courage for Dialogue, Geneva: WCC, 1983

-do- One Christ-Many Religions: Towards a Revised Christology,Maryknoll: Orbis, 1991

Selvanayagam, I., A Second Call: Ministry and Mission in a Multifaith-Milieu, Madras:CLS, 2000

-do- Relating to People of Other Faiths: Insights from the Bible, Thiruvalla:CSS, 2004

Singh, D. Emmanuel and R.E. Schick (ed.), Approaches, Foundations, Issues and Models of Interfaith Dialogue,Delhi: ISPCK (HMI), 2001

Swami Raju, T., “Subaltern Movements: Insights for Interfaith Dialogue”(www.edinburgh2010.org/fileadmin/files/edinburgh2010/files/docs

Sokhlet, B., “Christian Mission and Primal Faith: The Need for an Inter-FaithRelation in the Khasi Jaintia Context”www.edinburgh2010.org/fileadmin/files/edinburgh2010/files/docs

Thottakkara, A. (ed.), Dialogical Dynamics of Religions, Bangalore: Dhammaram Publications, 1993

Tiwari, Ravi, Reflections and Studies in Religion, Delhi: ISPCK, 2008

Wiles, M., Christian Theology and Inter-Religious Dialogue, London: SCM, 1992