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Minutes of the Eighty-sixth Meeting of the Senate of Serampore College held on9th and 10th February 2012 at New Theological College, Dehra Dun- 248 001

1. Convening of the Senate:The Senate of Serampore College was convened by Dr. Pratap C. Gine, functioning as the Principal of SeramporeCollege, to meet at the New Theological College, Sahastradhara Road, P.O. Kulhan, Dehra Dun - 248 001,Uttarakhand on 9th and 10th February 2012. Accordingly, the Senate met at the New Theological College,Sahastradhara Road, P.O. Kulhan, Dehra Dun - 248 001, Uttarakhand.The meeting commenced with prayer by Dr. Kavito Zhimo.

2 Welcome:The President of the Senate, Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos, extended a warm welcome to the members ofthe Senate. He also cordially welcomed the members of the Board of Theological Education of the Senate ofSerampore College and the new Principals of the affiliated Colleges. He especially recognized and welcomedthe Master of Serampore College, Rt. Rev. Dr. John S. Sadananda. A special welcome was also accorded to Dr.Lal Tin Hue, President of ATEM, and Dr. Maung Maung Yin, Vice-President, Myanmar Institute of Theology,visitors from Myanmar and Dr. Eberhard Will.The Principal, New Theological College, Dehra Dun, Rev. Dr. Simon Samuel, also extended a warm welcometo members of the Senate, the Board, and visitors.

3. Roll CallMembers:a. Members Present:

Members of the SenateRt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos EpiscopaRev. Dr. P.C. Gine */**Dr. Ms. Ivy SinghRev. Dr. P. Mohan LarbeerRev. Dr. Kavito Zhimo *Rt. Rev. Dr. D. K. SahuRev. Ms. Rachel BaghDr. Moses P. ManoharRev. R.E.A. Rodgers *Rev. V. Baby SigamonyRev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb *Dr. Takatemjen Ao *Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj *Rev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari **

b. ApologyDr. K.M. George *Rev. Dr. Roger GaikwadRev. Dr. Vinita Eusebius(* Also Principals of Affiliated College)(** Serampore College Faculty)

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

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c. Invitees:i. Principals of Affiliated Colleges

Rev. Dr. Chilkuri Vasantha Rao Principal, ACTC, HyderabadRev. Dr. Vanlalchhuanawma Principal, ATC, AizawlRev. J. Sundara Raj Principal, ABS, AllahabadDr. R. L. Hnuni Principal, AICS, AizawlRev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb Principal, BC, KolkataRev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah Principal, BTC, PfutseroDr. S. Robertson Principal, BBC, GunturDr. Mrs. Beulah Herbert Principal, BBI, DanishpetRev. Dr. Samuel W. Meshack Principal, CTS, NagercoilDr. Takatemjen Ao Principal, CTC, MokokchungRev. A. Jaya Kumar Principal, CBS, 24 parganasRev. Dr. P.G. George Principal, DJVP, FaridabadRev. Dr. Akheto Sema Principal, ETC, JorhatRev. Dr. B. Varghese Principal, FTS, ManakalaRev. Dr. K.G. Pothen Registrar, FFRRC, KeralaRev. Manmasih Ekka Principal, GTC, RanchiRev. Dr. K. David Udayakumar Principal, GLTC, ChennaiMrs. Chakme C. Marak Principal, HTC, TuraRev. S. D. Deva Jothikumar Representative, ITS, ChennaiRev. Dr. M.J. Hynñiewta Principal, JRTS, ShillongRev. Dr. P.T. George Principal, KUTS, ThiruvananthapuramRev. Dr. Hannibal R. Cabral Principal, KTC, MangaloreRev. R.E.A. Rodgers Principal, LTC, JabalpurRev. Kirit D. Parmar Principal, MBS, VasadRev. J. A. David Onesimu Principal, MTSC, KilpaukRev. Fr. Daniel Thattarayil Representative, MSOTS, UdayagiriRev. Ningdhar Ruivah Representative, MTC, KangpokpiRev. Dr. Geevarghese Mathew Principal, MTTS, KottayamRev. I. P. Asheervadam Principal, MBCBC, SamshabadRev. B. George Livingston Principal, MCT, VisakhapatnamRev. Dr. Simon Samuel Principal, NTC, Dehra DunRev. Dr. P.C. Gine Registrar – NIIPGTS, W.B.Rev. S.K. Turuk Principal–in-Charge, OCTC, GopalpurRev. Stephen Murmu Representative, STC, BenagariaRev. Dr. Edwin Jebaraj Principal, SACC, AnjurRev. Fr. Geevarghese K. Representative, STOTS, KalmeswarRev. Dr. Jerome Sahabandhu Principal, TCL, Pilimatalawa, Sri LankaRev. Dr. M. Gnanavaram Principal, TTS, MaduraiRev. Dr. Kavito Zhimo Principal, T TC, DimapurRev. Dr. H. Khongsai Principal, TTS, ImphalRev. Dr. Shekhar Singh Principal, UBS, PuneRev. Dr. John Samuel Raj Principal, UTC, BangaloreRt. Rev. Dr. Naresh C. Ambala Principal, UTSM, PuneRev. Dr. Koshy P. Varughese Registrar – NJPGRC, Faridabad

ii. Members of the Board and Institutional Members:Mrs. Ella Sonawane Representative, ISPCK, DelhiRev. George Daniel General Secretary, BUILD, MumbaiMs. Margaret Kalaiselvi Secretary, ATTI, TamilnaduRev. Dr. Cherian Thomas Director, ECC, BangaloreRev. Raj Bharath Patta General Secretary, SCMI, BangaloreDr. Moses P. Monohar Executive Director, ICSA, ChennaiDr. Varghese Manimala Director, HMIIS, HyderabadRev. Dr. Malhia Joshua Representative – CMCH, VelloreProf. T. Vanlaltlani Representative – ATTWI,Dr. B. J. Prashantham Director, CCC, Vellore

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Rev.Fr. Monodeep Daniel Representative, CDS, DelhiMr. B. Sagar Director, LMTI, DelhiMs. Neena West EducationistProf. Dr. Francis Thonippara EducationistMr. Nandakumar (B.D.) KTC, MangaloreMs. Indupalli Sunitha (B.C.S.) ACTC, HyderabadMrs. Ladbasuk Lyngdoh (D.Th.) NIIPGTS, W.B.Rev. K. Lalnunsanga (B.D.) AICS, AizawlMs. Jemenremla Longchar (M.Th.) CTC, MokokchungMs. Toshirenla Imchen BC, KolkataDr. G. Jesudian Vijayasingh BBI, DanishpetRev. Dr. Vanlalnghaka Ralte ATC, Aizawl

iii. Dean of the BTESSC:Rev. Dr. A. Wati LongcharDr. M. T. CherianRev. Dr. H. Vanlalauva

d. GuestsRev. Dr. Eberhard WillDr. Christoph StueckelbergerRev. Dr. Maung Maung YinRev. Dr. Lal Tin HreDr. David MorrisRev. Gorge KuruvillaRev. Dr. Premanand BaghRev. Dr. James Alan Bergquist

4. Hours of SessionsThe Senate resolved:Resolution I:That the following hours of sessions be approved:Thursday, February 9, 2012 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.Friday, February 10, 2012 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

5. Appointment of Recording SecretariesThe Senate resolved:Resolution II:That Rev. Richard E. A. Rodgers and Rev. Dr. Sunil Caleb be appointed as Recording Secretaries for thecurrent session.

6. Greetings:The Master of the Council of Serampore College, Rt. Rev. Dr. John S. Sadananda, brought greetings from theCouncil.

7. Notices by the RegistrarThe Registrar, Dr. Ravi Tiwari, drew the attention of the members to the schedule of events and invited them tocontribute generously to the Senate Prize. He notified that due to various restraints, the Convocation proces-sion would be only for Senators and Principals. Forms for collecting the degrees in absentia will be availableto the Principals only, and degrees should not be withheld from the graduates.

He also requested members to study the recommendations to the Senate relating to New Affiliations, affilia-tions for post-graduate programmes etc. He also informed that following will lead devotions:

February 9, 2012 Dr. Beulah HerbertFebruary 10, 2012 Rev. Dr. Vanlalchhuanawma

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8. Obituary: (also see B/10/12)i. Rev. Dr. G. Sobhanam, Principal, KUTS, Trivandrum – 26-03-2011; Reference by: Rev. Dr. P.T. George,

Principal, KUTS, Trivandrumii. Rev. H.C. Vankairinga, senior Lecturer and Dean of Ministerial Training to the AICS, Aizawl – 11-12-

2011; Reference by: Dr. Mrs. R.L. Hnuni, Principal, AICS, Aizawliii. Rev. Dr. R. Chhuanliana, Associate Professor, ATC, Aizawl – January 08, 2012; Reference by: Rev. Dr.

Vanlalchhuanawmaiv. Rev. Dr. R. Yesurathnam, Former Principal and Professor, ACTC, Hyderabad- August 7, 2011; Reference

by Rev. Dr. Ch Vasantha Rao

The House stood in silence and prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Takatemjen Ao.The Senate resolved:Resolution III:That an appropriate message of condolence be sent to the bereaved families.

9. Adoption of the AgendaThe Senate resolved:Resolution IV:That the Agenda as presented be approved.

INTERIM BUSINESS

10. Confirmation/Approval/Reception/Adoption of Minutes:A. Minutes of the Board of Theological Education held on February 02 & 03, 2011 (p.no.1)

The Senate resolved:Resolution V:That the minutes of the Board of Theological Education held on February 02 & 03, 2011 as approved bythe Board be received.

B. Minutes of the Senate held on February 03 & 04 (p. no. 37)The Senate resolved:Resolution VI:That the minutes of the Senate meetings held on February 03 & 04, 2011 as approved by circulation beconfirmed.

C. Minutes of the Executive Committee:i. April 29, 2011 (p. no. 103)ii. November 03, 2011 (p. no. 134)iii. January 11, 2012

The Senate resolved:Resolution VII:That the minutes of the Executive Committee as mentioned above, and approved by the Committee,be received and adopted.

D. Minutes of the Provident Fund Trust Committee held on November 03, 2011 (p. no. 193)The Senate resolved:Resolution VIII:That the minutes of the Provident Fund Trust Committee held on November 03, 2011, and approved bythe Committee, be received and adopted.

E. Minutes of the Finance Committee held on November 02, 2011 (p. no. 195)The Senate resolved:Resolution IX:That the minutes of the Finance Committee held on November 02, 2011, and approved by the Committee,be received and adopted.

F. Minutes of the Academic Council held on September 29-30, 2011 & its Sub-Committees (p. no. 203)i. Minutes of the Doctor of Ministry Sub-Committee held on September 28, 2011 (p. no. 343)ii. Minutes of the Extension Prg. Sub-Committee held on September 28, 2011 (p. no. 348)

The Senate resolved:

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Resolution X:That the Minutes of the Academic Council held on September 29-30, 2011 & its Sub-Committees asmentioned above, and approved by the Committees, be received and adopted.

G. Minutes of the Working Committee:i. July 15-16, 2011 (p. no. 290 )ii. January 11, 2012

The Senate resolved:Resolution XI:That the Minutes of the Working Committee as mentioned above, and approved by the Committee, bereceived and adopted.

H. Minutes of the Research Committee:i. April 27, 2011 (p. no. 350 )ii. November 04, 2011 (p. no. 373)

The Senate resolved:Resolution XII:That the Minutes of the Research Committee as mentioned above, and approved by the Committee,be received and adopted.

I. Minutes of the Committee for Ecumenical Relations and Church Ministries held on July 27, 2011(p. no. 389)The Senate resolved:Resolution XIII:That the minutes of the Committee for Ecumenical Relations and Church Ministries mentioned above andapproved by the Committee be received and adopted

11. Report of the Registrar of the SenateThe Registrar presented his report for 2010-11 to the members of the Senate (Appendix-I).The report was received and the following observations emerged out of the discussions that followed:A. The House expressed appreciation for the work put in by the Registrar and the Senate office.B. Concern was expressed over the adverse remarks of the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax with refer-

ence to the case for exemption filed by the Senate. It was noted that the IT Commissioner’s order has beenchallenged in the Tribunal/High Court.

C. The question was raised as to whether a student allegedly indulging in malpractice in the examinationsshould be debarred for year or only debarred for the particular paper(s). This was especially raised in thelight of the fact that the Senate results are declared only in August by which time the student has alreadybegun studies of the next year and it is difficult to remove him/her after three months.

D. Several spoke on the issue of separating the “Seminary” (place of ministerial formation) from the “theo-logical college” (place of imparting theological knowledge/academic exercise). There were other voicesthat felt that the division was artificial. Other voices expressed that a balance had to be maintainedbetween a purely scholarly exercise (academics) and ministerial formation (preparation for pastoral min-istry). It was pointed out that such division/distinction is not preferred in India. It was felt that the wholeissue had to be further studied.

E. The matter of re-evaluation of Senate-examined papers was raised. However, the Registrar explained thatthe system of two examiners already ensured that a paper was examined twice, or re-valued, before resultswere published.

F. The issue of the recognition of Serampore as a ‘University’ by the UGC was raised for clarification. It wasmentioned that Serampore is a University by virtue of the Bengal Act 1918; relevant information withUGC certification/registration are provided on the web-page; and that there was no need to further discussthe issue.

G. It was expressed that the M.Th. curriculum revision should be urgently pursued and completed within ashort while. Further, lessons should be learnt from the exercise of the B.D. curriculum revision andproblems avoided.

H. Concern was expressed that not many teachers attended pedagogical institutes; it was felt that these shouldbe taken advantage of and teachers attending should in turn train their colleagues.

I. There is no need to mention marks of two examiners in the mark-sheet.The Senate resolved:

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Resolution XIV:i. That the report of the Registrar be accepted with thanks and appreciation;ii. That the issues/concerns that emerged from the report, and in the discussion, be referred to appropriate

Committees for study and necessary action.

It was noted, from the Registrar’s report that he will be retiring in March 2013. It was felt that the process forappointing a new person should start as early as possible so that the Registrar-designate could work, for at leasta few months with the present Registrar, to get oriented to the job.The Senate, therefore, further resolved that:Resolution XV:i. The Executive Committee be authorized to take the necessary steps for the appointment of a Registrar;ii. The appointment of new Registrar be approved by circular resolution by the members of the Senate; andiii. The recommendation be sent to the Council, meeting in October 2012 for approval.

12. Report of the Dean: Extension and Doctor of Ministry ProgrammeThe Dean, Extension and Doctor of Ministry Programme, Dr. A. Wati Longchar presented his report for 2010-11 to the members of the Senate (Appendix-II).The report was received and the following observations emerged out of the discussions that followed:A. Appreciation was expressed for the work of the Dean, the Associate Dean, and the facilities/hospitality

offered at the SCEPTRE centre. Appreciation was also expressed that SCEPTRE was being well utilizedand that it is self-supporting in terms of running its programmes.

B. The question of whether lay persons and women were benefitting from SCEPTRE programmes. The Deanreplied that for every programme, the ratio of pastors, lay persons, and women were kept in mind andstrictly followed.

C. The status of the MCS programme being offered in regional languages was raised. The matter is with theAcademic Council and their decision is awaited.

D. It was expressed that future programmes had not been included in the report. The Dean expressed thatequipping pastors, lay people, and other church workers was a part of the vision of SCEPTRE.

The Senate resolved:Resolution XVI:i. That the report of the Dean, Extension and Doctor of Ministry Programme be accepted with thanks and

appreciation.ii. That the concerns that emerged in the discussion be taken up in the appropriate committees.

13. Report of the Dean: Department of Research/SATHRIThe Dean, Department of Research / SATHRI, Dr. H. Vanlalauva presented his report for 2010-11 to themembers of the Senate (Appendix- III).The report was received and the following observations emerged out of the discussions that followed:A. Some members felt that a lot of the resources were being used to develop the Research centre/facilities at

Serampore, whereas regional centres had also to be developed so there seems to be a contradiction in theuse of resources. However, it was explained that the development of a national research centre was essen-tial as part of the research department of a University structure. Also the use of resources for the develop-ment had been discussed many times in the past and had been approved. So the need was to proceed withthe development rather than keep discussing it.

B. The question was asked as to whether the residential requirement for D.Th. could be raised to four yearsfrom the present three years as many students were not able to complete their work and submit their thesisin three years.

C. The University should have a separate publication wing to take care of publishing books/journals of all thevarious departments of the University.

D. The work of construction of the new research centre would begin in a few weeks with funds generatedfrom the sale of the Bangalore property. Clearance/permission for construction has been received fromthe Serampore Municipality.

The Senate resolved that:Resolution XVII:i. The report of the Dean, Department of Research/SATHRI be accepted with thanks and appreciation;ii. The issues/concerns that emerged from the report, and in the discussion, be referred to appropriate Com-

mittees for study and necessary action.

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The meeting adjourned for the day with prayer by Rev. Dr. James A. Bergquist.

The proceedings on Friday, 10 February 2012, began with devotions led by Dr. Shibu Mathew (NTC Staff), thereflection was brought by Rev. Dr. Vanlalchuanawma (Principal, ATC, Aizawl) the closing prayer and benedic-tion was said by Rev. Dr. George Oommen (NTC Staff).

The President informed that greetings from Dr. Joseph Shao, General Secretary, ATA, and Dr. Dietrich Werner,International Programme coordinator, ETE-WCC were received.

BUSINESS ARISING

I. Matters from the Council:

14. Confirmation of the Minutes of the Senate (2011) by Council. (EC/44/2011, P. no. 105)It was reported that the Council received and confirmed the Minutes.It was noted.

II. Matters from the Senate:

15. Conferment of Honorary D.D. Degree at the Convocation – 2012The Registrar announced that upon the recommendation of the Honorary Doctor of Divinity Committee, asapproved by the Senate through circulation and on its recommendation, the Council of Serampore College hasdecided to confer the Degree of Doctor of Divinity (Honoris Causa) on the following persons:

Rev. Hrilrokhum ThiekRev. Dr. James Alan BergquistRt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus

16. List of Degrees and Diplomas to be conferred at the Convocation 2012It was reported that the list of candidates who have passed various examinations was approved by the membersof the Senate by circulation.The Senate resolved:Resolution XVIII:That the following list of degrees and diplomas to be conferred to the candidates at the convocation in 2012 beconfirmed:

Degree of Doctor of Theology1 Pracey Varghese 2 Anuparthi John Prabhakar3 Epratha Sarathy 4 Samuel George5 M. Thongkhosei Haokip 6 Vanlalchhawna Khiangte7 Jayachitra L. 8 Giri K.9 G. Lovely Awomi 10 C. Somu Ebenezer Ross11 H. Lalrinthanga 12 Hamries Rymbai

Degree of Doctor of Ministry1 Parmar Hemant Johnbhai 2 Cherukuri Victor Sam3 I. D. Babu Masilamani 4 Vanchhawng Laldingliana5 K. N. Thungbeni Humtsoe 6 Toshi Langu

Degree of Master of Theology

Aizawl Theological College, AizawlNew Testament

1 Tunchapbo 2 Zoremliana Pachuau

Christian Theology3 Ellen Hlychho 4 Kamkhotinthang Neihsial5 Lalrintluanga 6 Zonunmawia7 Pheitha

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History of Christianity8 Lalbiakchhunga Pachuau 9 M. Yaoreila10 R. Lalrinpuii

Missiology11 Laltlanthanga Zote 12 M. Letkhogin Haokip13 Soitinkai Vaiphei 14 Vijayan

Clark Theological College, MokokchungChristian Ministry (General)

15 Esther S. Jamir 16 Shilutemsula

Eastern Theological College, JorhatNew Testament

17 Lireni Kikon

Christian Theology18 Daniel Tikhir 19 Gordon Sangma20 Hekali K. Achumi 21 Jacob Achumi22 L. Douminlal Sitlhou 23 R. Sashimeren Ao24 Ranjit Doley 25 Talinungsang Ao26 W. Khiantsu Tikhir

Christian Ministry (Counselling)27 C. Yanpvulo Khenchung 28 Ch. Lunminthang Mate29 Eunice Konyak 30 Heshi31 Khetoi 32 Manuj Kumar Daimari33 Namseng R. Marak 34 T. Athriba Sangtam

Faith Theological Seminary, ManakalaNew Testament

35 John Zacharia 36 Nehemiah Reddy Chintapalli37 Vinoj M. T.

Federated Faculty For Research In Religion And Culture In KeralaNew Testament

38 Jackson Siipunii

Christian Theology39 Godson Jacob 40 Pusnur Barnabas Eliah

History of Christianity41 Binu A. B. 42 Eappen Varghese43 Pavuluri Sreekantha Chitti Babu 44 Yennamalla Jayaker

Christian Ministry (General)45 Bindu Sanjeev 46 Saju Joseph47 Santhosh Mathew 48 Vikashe Achumi

Christian Ministry (Counselling)49 Bipinlal L. V. 50 R. Ziisho Pao

Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, ChennaiOld Testament

51 Aaron Martin T. 52 Ragland T. Selvaraj

History of Christianity53 P. C. Vanlalhruaia 54 P. H. S. Nanda Kumar

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Missiology55 George Edvin P. 56 Jacob P. Thomas57 Karong Thanghao Kom

Communication58 David Ebenezer J.

Women’s Studies59 Kiphuina Newmei

North India Institute of Post Graduate Theological Studies, W.BengalNew Testament

60 Ashish Kumar 61 P. S. Loly

Christian Theology62 Ch. Lhunkhosei Mate 63 Marshel Kerketta

Religion64 K. Tokivi 65 Sanjay Kumar66 Shinoi Joseph

Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, MaduraiOld Testament

67 Maher Sal Asbas A. 68 P. D. Alexander

New Testament69 K. Luther David Rajasekaran 70 Olimpa A.71 S. P. Gideon Sam Sundarsingh 72 T. David Paulianmang

History of Christianity73 D. Mathews 74 G. Moses75 Jebavasagan, P. 76 P. Edwin Yesuraj

Christian Ministry (Homiletics)77 K. T. Vijayakumar 78 Ravi, P.

Social Analysis79 G. Gnanaprabu 80 R. Milantan Rajareegam81 S. Hegou Khongsai

Communication82 A. S. Dearson 83 J. Stanley Devakumar84 Mughalu T. Kinimi 85 P. K. Reeja86 P. Selvam 87 Prakash James

Union Biblical Seminary, PuneOld Testament

88 J. Vashti Pao 89 Santhosh K. Chacko90 Vito K. Chishi

New Testament91 Saju Thomas 92 Shelly Swu93 Solomon Hemant Thorat

Christian Ministry (Counselling)94 Chhuakhu Khithie 95 Ikali Wokhami96 N. Suhuto Chishi 97 P. Martin98 Paras Tayade

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Christian Ministry (Education)99 Monen Bosumatary 100 Tsukjemmenla101 Tunakali

Missiology102 K. Sungjemmeren Imchen 103 S. Pongom Khiamniungan

United Theological College, BangaloreNew Testament

104 Bethel G. Zhimo 105 Lahpai Shawng Htoi106 Melissa Yeptho 107 Ninan Jacob108 S. Christie Phaomei 109 Suan Nenh Mung110 Wilson Cherian

History of Christianity111 B.Zohmangaiha 112 J. Lalduhawma113 Shivraj Kumar Mahendra

Christian Ethics114 Aosenla 115 Jajo Somi116 L. Moanganglet 117 Mushtaq A. Malk118 Vadnala Ramu

Christian Ministry (General)119 Helen Lalhlimpuii 120 Sharath Souseelya J.M.121 Y. Rajendra Prasad

Christian Ministry (Counselling)122 Jongpongsangla Jamir 123 Allen Jos Mathews124 Soni Ningshen 125 M. Rajeshwar126 Abraham C. Thomas 127 James Wesly S.

Communication128 James Cecil Victor 129 Joel S. Zoramthanga130 Lipoknenla 131 Prakash A.

Degree of Bachelor of Divinity

Serampore College, Serampore1 Ajit Kumar Barik 2 Anila Isaac3 Augustin Samuel Siluvaimani, Y. 4 Bhanam Warbah5 Christopher Thavasingh, P. 6 D. Babu Joshua7 Digal Hemanta Kumar 8 Gifton Ben Raj S.9 J. Noah 10 James Franklin, J.11 Jiji N. Stewart 12 Jithin George Francis F.13 John Premdhas, C. 14 Jones R. Joute15 Kamalson, S. 16 Markos Sutnga17 Rabindra Kumar Chetty 18 Rocky Pillar Lyngdoh19 Baskaran S. 20 S. Charles21 Saikat Nath 22 Sathia Anand W.23 Selvan Peter P. 24 Selvaraj Opathia, J.25 Sourabh Chakraborty 26 Steephen Mathew27 Sudeepta Kumar Nayak 28 Swarup Subhra Mandal29 W. Hillbert K. Rymmai

Academy of Integrated Christian Studies, Aizawl30 Chatuanlalreia Langva 31 Dennis F. Vanlalthlengliana32 Duttaram Pait 33 F. Lalnunrema

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34 Hmingthanzama Chawngthu 35 K. Awmchuai36 K. Lalhmangaihzuala 37 K. Lalhmingsangi38 K. Lalmuanpuii 39 Kento Koyu40 L.H. Lalmalsawma 41 Lalhruaia Chenkual42 Lalrinawma Sailo 43 Lalsangkhuma44 Lalsanglura Sailo 45 Mg. Thian Deih Kim46 P. Lallawmawma 47 P.C. Lalrinawma48 P.C. Lalropuia 49 Ramnghakmawia Hnamte50 Rochhuahthanga Jongte 51 Ruang Lian52 Z.D. Lalengzuala 53 Zodinsanga

Aizawl Theological College, Aizawl54 Johny Ramthansanga 55 Lalruatfela Rokhum56 Lalsawmkima 57 Maka58 Malsawmtluanga 59 R. Lalremsiama

Allahabad Bible Seminary, Allahabad60 David Vanlalringa Darlong 61 Gamit Meenabahen Rameshbhai62 Gavit Sunilkumar Ramajbhai 63 J. Edwin John Wesley64 Jobin, I. 65 Ku. Anuja Chhattar66 Ku. Gloriya Lakra 67 L. Sasi68 Mercy Sourav Kumar 69 Mohan C.70 Pervez Agvert 71 Prabhat Tara Kullu72 Prakash 73 Sasimual74 Suganraj A. 75 Wilfred Ageeth Singh A.

Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad76 A. N. Premalatha 77 A. Victor Premchand78 A.R. Solomon Raj 79 Bandla Kasaiah80 Boddana Surya Narayana 81 Ch. Gopi Krishna82 Chandrasekhar Cheenuri 83 D. Chakradhara Rao84 D. Sudheer Karunakar 85 Davidsudarsan Bandi86 Devadanam Davuluri 87 Devasahayam Boni88 Ephraim 89 Errolla Prabhakar90 Grace Raju Andru 91 J. Ashok Kumar92 Jeevan Kumar Potaraju 93 Joji Chreesthu Raju Dara94 K. Bujji Babu 95 K. Prasanth Kumar96 K. Sudhakar 97 Kalangi Ananda Kumar98 Kiran Kumar Pydi 99 Kishore Babu Jangam100 Lakshmi Kantham Gujjala 101 M. Nelson102 M. Ravi Kumar 103 M. Sukumar104 M. Sumitra Kumar 105 Madasu Param Jyothi106 Medhari Steven Kumar 107 Paul Reddy Chutugulla108 Perumalla Samuel Vinaya Kumar 109 Devadasu Pilli110 Pilli Raja Babu 111 Pilli Samuel Hirams112 Podapati Glory Victoriya 113 Prasad Mekala114 R. Ramanjaneyulu 115 Rajesh Kumar Gudapati116 S. Parimla 117 Sekhar Babu Palivela118 Sollu Sudershan 119 Sridhar Adapa120 Suresh K. 121 Ventipalli J.P. Kumar122 Venu Kumar Vaddi 123 Yarrabothu Rajesh

Baptist Theological College, Pfutsero124 Khelo Lohe 125 Neitsukhau Akami

Bethel Bible College, Guntur126 A. Asborn Samselvan 127 A. Jacksamuel128 Jeevaraj A. 129 Adakho Lokho

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130 Amulya Emmanuel Masih 131 Aron B.132 D. Joshua Vidya Sagar 133 Dileepkumar Kandula134 Garnipudi Sudheer Babu 135 Gurivindapalli Supriya136 Mary G. 137 Melichulo Wezah138 Moses Raja Singh J. 139 Nallapu Sudhakara Rao140 P. Ajay Kumar 141 Prasanth Bunga142 Rin John 143 Sreenivasulu P.144 Stanly Thomas Joseph 145 Suba Meashak J.146 Vebuzo Keyho 147 Watson Kurumati148 Wilson Vensar Raj T.

Bishop’s College, Calcutta149 Alemkala Imchen 150 Allwin Bright, B.151 Amiya Das 152 Anthony Raphel Amair153 Binu John T.S. 154 Ebenezer Joshua J.155 Ebenezer M. 156 H.W. David Prince Raj157 Immanuel Devadasan, J. 158 Joel Ashirwadam J.W.159 John Mathew 160 Joseph D.161 Jyoti S. Singh 162 K. Lalthlanpuia163 Lalnuntluanga Ralte 164 Lalpekmawii165 Naongla Chang 166 P. G. Niamthailiu167 Palanisamy P. 168 Pankaj Kumar Pande169 Rohit William 170 Salvation Pohtam171 Stephen Kamalson S. 172 Suman Tamang173 Varghese Paul 174 Vikla Bakhla

Clark Theological College, Mokokchung175 Amento K. Achumi 176 Arensenla Jamir177 Asan 178 Asangla Pongen179 Asenla Longkumer 180 Billingson Ch. Marak181 Chiheibe Hiakha 182 Chubala Walling183 Dallim S. Sangma 184 Deesiyet185 Esther Parajuli 186 George Seb187 Ghunato 188 I. Limatemsu Aier189 I. Temsutola Imchen 190 Imkongwati191 Imlisunep Ao 192 Imnabenla Jamir193 Imsuwati 194 Imtienla Ao195 Imtiluen 196 Joshua197 K. Achungla Chang 198 Kahuli Swu199 Kaliho H. Murry 200 Kavili N. Chishi201 Kayio Basena 202 Khekehieno Phira203 Kitesenla Aier 204 Likha Ania205 Limanaro 206 M. Khodao Lotha207 M. Temjenaro 208 M. Tiaakum209 Maclorance R. Marak 210 Mayangrepba211 Meyukumla Longkumer 212 Mhonchumi C. Jami213 Moalila 214 Monglier215 Namgulung Kamei 216 S. Apang217 S. Imoaba 218 S. Tonchingsangla219 Sentinaro 220 Sentituba221 Sungjemmongla Ao 222 Sungjemtoshi Longkumer223 Takusenla 224 Tangcheng R. Marak225 Tangtok Konyak 226 Tekatemjen Imchen227 Tiarenla 228 Wabangtola229 Watijongla 230 Y. Tonchingsangla Chang231 Yasamenla Imchen

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Eastern Theological College, Jorhat232 Abdur Rezzak Ahmed 233 Ainosh Khungur Daimari234 Andrew Suiam 235 Anei Kar236 Aung Tun-Lahtaw 237 Barfu Daimari238 Boonson Tongsin Anal 239 Boqhito K. Chishi240 Bovito Sema 241 Changsangsomba242 Chingkhiungamang Gangmei 243 Chinya Taju244 Christie Ch. Marak 245 Dely Roy Suting246 Demicarson Marwein 247 E. Renthunglo Kikon248 Emily Phira 249 Fellystone B. Marak250 Gin Khawen 251 Grimseng N. Sangma252 Haominlun Sitlhou 253 Heuyisile254 Hokito Swu 255 Htu Sam256 Ikrormi Konghey 257 Inalitoli V. Jimo258 Inatoli Yeptho 259 J. Graceson Gangmei260 Jyotish R. Marak 261 K. Simeon262 K. Yemnaonen 263 Kakheni Achumi264 Keyigumpeule Thou 265 Kheshepu Shohe266 Kivigho V. Chishi 267 L. Lengmi268 L. Nongothung Kikon 269 Liiduo Lanah B.270 Lorena Ngullie 271 M. Henmei Phom272 Melinton Shaiza 273 N. Vivi Achumi274 Nimlei Khamrang 275 Nunutha G. Momin276 Pantirinlu Gangmei 277 Phanjoubam Jenny Devi278 Puzoto Sophie 279 R. T. Jenkins Raih Kongkongho280 Ramthar M. 281 Ruth Tindya282 Ruthli Sumi 283 Samlamlie Zeliang284 Shimprui Khuiso 285 Simmera N. Sangma286 Sorenpeni Ngullie 287 Tachap Songthing288 Tei Cin Thang 289 Temsuinla290 Temsuwapang Jamir 291 Thanglen Kipgen292 Tineke Winnie G. Momin 293 Tingwangchune Alice Chewang294 Tracy Ch. Marak 295 Veswudulu Puro296 Viluli Achumi 297 Waibi A. Sangma298 Walnang Ch. Sangma 299 Y. Ahoyi Shohe

Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala300 Binoy Samuel 301 Binu Paulose302 Jerry Philip 303 Jofin James304 Johnpeter Mogalapu 305 Joseph Mathew Onattu306 Koshy Thomas 307 Kurra Anatha Kumar308 Mathew Varghese 309 Punnoose Mathew310 Renson P. Jose 311 Shiju M. Samuel312 Shinu John 313 Sinoj George314 Sonu George 315 Stanley Jose316 Tony Thomas

Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Chennai317 Abraham Sudeep Oommen 318 Ajay T. Oommen319 Alex Das 320 Anandrajpaul Jacob V.321 Binu John 322 Byju Eapen323 Chrisida Nithyakalyani A. 324 Daiju K. Joseph325 Dalvinkristi Dass A. 326 Elizabeth Bagh327 Georvin Joseph 328 Jayajesudas Pudi329 John Allwyn J. 330 John Haide Manukonda331 Joiceesther P. 332 Kamala Karan Dasari333 Lijo Johnson 334 Liju Raju335 Mahanto Hembrom 336 Muthu S.P.

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337 Philipose John 338 Pramod Kumar Nayak339 Prince John 340 Samuel Siddartha Swamidoss341 Shaiju Kumar, K.S. 342 Vasthi Charisma G.343 Vunnamatla Prabhakar 344 W. Prasanna Mercybai

John Roberts Theological Seminary, Shillong345 Aisuklang Kharkongor 346 Balajied Marwein347 Banpynshai Chyne 348 Daeimi Lamare349 Daribhabok Lyngdoh 350 Datne Sbak Lyngdoh351 Davisley Lyndem 352 Drolin Ingty353 Estromwell Jyrwa 354 Fullmoon Dkhar355 G. Samely Lyttan 356 Hameihi Lyngdoh357 Kyntiewborlang Lapang 358 Lawanbok Ryntathiang359 Lightstar Kharchandy 360 Melari Kharnaior361 Milarding Lyngdoh 362 Pancilia Thawmuit363 Peacefullman Paliar 364 Phibilincynora Wanswett365 Philomas S. Vaichei 366 Pynshongdor Mawlein367 Pynskhemborlang Lawriniang 368 Reashoreman Kharbuki369 Sengman Sangma 370 Siewdorlang Marwein371 Skhem Kupar Lyngdoh Mawlong 372 Somnath Upadhya373 Teiborlin L. Marshillong 374 Thymmaiborlang Nongrem375 Tocomfort L. Marwein 376 Vanlalzuia377 Viketouto Nakhro 378 Wailingstar Nongbri379 Wanboklang Shylla

Karnataka Theological College, Mangalore380 Abraham Sankeshwar 381 Amrutraj Khode382 Anand 383 Andrewnic Paulson384 Arunkumar 385 Babiraj386 Bandy Absalem Devadanam 387 Elisha Devanandam V.388 Esther D. 389 Gnanamithra390 Gundi Abraham Nathanellappa 391 Hemachandra Kumar392 Hemalatha J. 393 Immanuel Jaikar394 Manojkumar 395 Martin Suchittappa Malagi396 Prakasha R. Dasara 397 Praveen P.398 Punnappa Bandi 399 S. Vijaya400 Samsondeepak Balmi 401 Santhosh Kumar402 Santhosh Kumar B. 403 Shantraj Kuri404 Sudheer Ravikumar 405 Suresh Kudupali406 Suresh Nayakar 407 Thyagaraju408 Vinay J.

Kerala United Theological Seminary, Trivandrum409 Abi P.U. 410 Bright Jeba Nases411 Eappen A. E. 412 Edwin Jayakumar, S.413 John K.M. 414 Liju John415 Linu Varughese 416 Mahesh M.417 Robin John 418 Selin Jebaswish Aaron, J.419 Sinoj M.A. 420 Thomas John, D.J.421 Vinod, M. 422 Wilson P.

Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur423 Abhishek Singh 424 Abraham Dennison Mammen425 Amit Ronald Osmond 426 Andrew Chidambaram, C.427 Aneesh Raju 428 Anil Michael429 Anosh Prabhakar Charles 430 Anu Thomas431 Chandekar Sandesh Satish Smita 432 Chubasenla Nokdir433 Daniel Mathew 434 Jeevan John

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435 Kamble Samuel James 436 Lalhmuchhuaka437 Monica Lolly Vashum 438 Nokchasangba439 R. L. Punii Pao 440 Sanoj Babu Mathew441 Stanly Philip Varghese 442 Suresh Varghese443 Vemagiri Raj Kumar 444 Vivek Simon Chand

Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary, Ernakulam445 Baiju Abraham 446 Bijo Varghese447 Dain Mathew 448 Jimju Pathrose449 Jino K. Joseph 450 Liju Mathew451 Nebu Abraham 452 Sanu Mathew453 Shijo T.S.

Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam454 Alex George Kolath 455 Ashish Thomas George456 Brijith John Koshy 457 Dennis Abraham458 Gijo C. Daniel 459 Jacob George460 Jeff Jack Philips Cheravallil 461 Jijo Varghese462 Joby V. Jacob 463 Josy J.464 Manoj Mathews 465 Mathew M.466 Merin Mathew 467 Nebu K. Varghese468 Sabu Issac 469 Santhosh Thomas470 Santhosh Varghese 471 Sherin Tom Mathews

Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College, Shamshabad472 Aashirvadam 473 Andrew Paul A.474 David John 475 Dhiraviya Rajesh, K.476 G. Paul Vijay Kumar 477 Hniang Cin Thluai478 Jawahar Pal Bollaram 479 M. S. Javiyer480 Nagavardhan Raju 481 P. Venkateswarlu482 Radheshyam Suna 483 Raj Bino D.484 Ram Hlei Thang 485 Valluri Deva Kumar

New Theological College, Dehra Dun486 Ashish Varghese 487 Bholanath Nial488 Bijumon K. 489 Binu S.490 C. Malsawmdawngliana 491 Christaphar Kiran Kumar P.492 Dhirendra Kumar 493 Elizabeth K. Mathew494 Faithson T. Varughese 495 Idicula Yohannan496 Jeba Praise Chrisolite R. 497 Joby Mathew498 Johnson T. Sam 499 K. Paulraj500 Littu Thomas 501 Lordson S. Joseph502 Medida Kranthi Kumar 503 Merin Lee Thomson504 Praveen Kumar Singh 505 R.S. Wungmaling506 Rajesh 507 Rejitha R.508 Stalin M.

Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam509 Abey T. Samuel 510 Aji George511 Alexander, K.B. 512 Bijosh Thomas513 Joby Varghese 514 John P. Oommen515 Jomon Cherian 516 Jomon, Y.517 Jubin Karippayil Bobby 518 Liju K. Thomas519 Liju Yohannan 520 Mathai Zachariah C.521 Mithun Raju, R. 522 Nelson T.T.523 Pradeep Ponnachen 524 Saju Sam Varghese525 Saju V. John 526 Somu K. Samuel527 Viju Ealias T.

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St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur528 Benoy C. Joshua 529 Bino Samuel530 Binu Abraham 531 Cincy Mariyamma Joseph532 Lijo John 533 Noel Lewis534 Ranju K. Skaria 535 Shaiju K.M.536 Shaiju Philip 537 Varghese, P.J.

Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai538 A. Jebaraj 539 A. Meyyarasi540 Ad Anbu Deva Paul Ebinezerjekp V. Ezhilvanan 541 Allenlivingston B.542 Aron Arul Raj I. 543 Arputha Roseline A.544 Arulsingh C. 545 B. Obediya546 Bakthathiyagarajan S. 547 Benny Jesudasan D.548 C. Manimaran 549 Darwin Jabaraj S.550 Dinakaran D.Y. 551 E. Jayabal552 Ebi Devaseervatham D. 553 Edwin Selva Kumar S.554 Hans Martin Chock R. 555 I. Paul Clement556 Israel Gnanaraj, J. 557 Jacob Peter, P.558 Jesuvictor Viyagappa Raja J. 559 John Solomon D.560 John Wesley A. 561 Joseph Jason Dharmaraj A.562 Justin Sagayaraj A. 563 M. David Ponpandian564 M. Royhession 565 Mary Alagu Sundari F.566 Packiaraj, P. 567 Pradeep Kamal R.568 Pushparaj D. 569 Rajini Prasanna D.570 Rathina Bharathi D. 571 Robinson T.572 Samuel Dinagaran A. 573 Samuel Jesudason, J.574 Samuel, D. 575 Saral Samathana Jayam R.576 Simiyon, S.E. 577 Steephen Paulgnana Rabinson, P.578 Stephenson D. 579 Subash R.580 Sundarsingh Immanuvel Paul P.S. 581 Sunder Singh P.582 Suresh Kumar, J. 583 Thabitha J.584 Vethakani V. 585 M. S. Justus Thompson586 S. Selvaraj 587 S. Sudharsan588 Issach Fernandus M.

Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa589 Arumugam Kamalakumaran 590 Mani Luke John

Trinity Theological College, Dimapur591 Angukali K. Shohe 592 Anitoli593 Atokali A. Yepthomi 594 Boto Hosheto Achumi595 Enokali 596 H. Anitoli Sema597 Jeviholi Swu 598 Khekiye Z.599 Khumjongse 600 Kulovi Kajiri601 Loly H. Kesho 602 Niloli Chophy603 Tiakala 604 V. Nisheli Shohe605 Vinotoli T. 606 Y. Ghokivi Sumi

Trulock Theological Seminary, Imphal607 Doukholien Hengna 608 Henkhochon Kipgen609 Henkholal Lhouvum 610 Holkhothang611 M. Gouginsang 612 Seikholun Mate613 Shaingamla Shimzing 614 T. Lalnunlian Zo615 Th. Thongkhomang Baite 616 Thangneikim Hengna

Union Biblical Seminary, Pune617 Abraham G. Sathyanathan 618 Adukai David Kumar Gyanmitra Sundaramma619 Agwalo Semp 620 Aibanjop Kharmyndai

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621 Alan L. Thiek 622 Anthony Rimai623 Arpona Mejahary 624 Asa Devadoss, P.625 Ashis Karthak 626 B. John Jebaseelan627 Benin D. Marak 628 Binson V. James629 Bishu Kumar Debbarma 630 Bulipe Thiophilos631 Centena Aier 632 Elin Ingty633 Hiwale Bharat Gopinath 634 Hoineichin635 Homerbah Lyngdoh 636 Jena Ranajit Kumar637 Joseph L. Joute 638 Kerketta Sujit639 Khanmung Kashung 640 Kmenlang Pathaw641 Ku. Asma Neel 642 Lalsiesang643 Lanuakum Ozukem 644 M. Prince B. Samuel645 Meneno Moses 646 Nalithamanopriya Devadhas Catherine647 Nicodemus Thangkhiew 648 P. Angbhenla Phom649 Parmar Anpaben Ashokbhai 650 Patel Manishkumar Paulbhai651 Pawar Shardaben Mohanbhai 652 Premal Abhay Awasarmal653 Pyrkhatlang Nongrum 654 Rathod Charmaine Nelsonbhai655 Ravi G. 656 Rejeev Sugu657 Reni Philip 658 Samual L.659 Sandeep Samuel Verghese 660 Seketuno Chase661 Shine Baby Sam 662 Solomon Joseph Martin, S.663 T. Chinlianlal Zou 664 T. Dinkhansuan665 Themshang Horam 666 Thongkhotinlal Haokip667 Zakiebeituo Metha

United Theological College, Bangalore668 Abin Abraham 669 Samuel Buatsaiha670 Sukumar Babu R S V 671 Jason Jothy R.672 D. Jeyasingh 673 Steephen Joseph, S.674 Samarpana Praveen Kumar S. 675 Samuel Raj Kumar, A.676 Stella Inba Kumari E. 677 Timothyarulkumar D.678 S. A. Angel Merlin 679 Shajin Noble680 Abraham C. Pulinthitta 681 Solomon Paul J.682 Praveen Raj, N. L. 683 Mary Shalini D.684 Alexander Samuel 685 Asir Samuel J.686 Suthakar, K. 687 Johana688 Haigwateing

Bachelor of DivinityExternal

(Tr. From BCTS To External)689 Swain Samuel

Degree of Bachelor of Christian Studies

Directly With The Senate – 20101 Jackson M. Jacob 2 Ajithkumar D.J.3 Rockland Stone Khymdeit 4 Garod Livingstone N. Dykes5 Prato Ch. Sangma 6 Pudisin Ch. Marak7 Bikato Ch. Sangma 8 Dibya Kanta Naik9 Thaveethu Chelladurai S. 10 Alex Philip11 Karepalli David Swamidason 12 D. Gnanaraj Thomas13 Mariamma Samuel 14 Pushpa Chand15 Neenamandira Dam 16 Manu Varghese Jacob17 Paul Samuel 18 Eunice Pramila J.19 Geetha Merlyn Priscilla E. 20 T. Isaiah21 Robins J.J. Wellington 22 C. Sophiaanjaleen23 Raj Shanti Solomon 24 S. Lillykutty

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Through College

Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad25 Sandhya Pai 26 Santhosh Kumar V.P.27 Samson Satish Chopra 28 K. Vidya Sagar29 Jaya Raju Chiluvuri 30 Bulli Mary Viswasa Jyothi Marlapati31 Tullimalli Sakuntala 32 Yob Kamatham33 Inti Sudhakar 34 Dayakara Raju Javvadi A.35 Balavari Havilah 36 G.S. Vijayakumari37 Kari Anitha 38 Sabavath Kullay Naik39 P. Sampson 40 K. John Abraham41 M. Sarada Reddy 42 Injeti Narasimha Murty43 D. Grace Mary 44 Daniyelu Palleti45 V. Mary Vijaya Lakshmi 46 B. Padmaja47 G. Ravi Rajendra Kumar 48 N. Vijaya Kumari49 S. Raja Kumari

Aizawl Theological College, Aizawl50 H. Vanlalsawma

Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala51 Abraham K.S. 52 Sam Baby53 Rachel Mathew 54 George Mathew K.

Karnataka Theological College, Mangalore55 Dorin Usha 56 Margaret Snehalatha M.S.57 Helen Pravina Kumari

Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai58 E.S.P. Rajappa 59 M. Sathiya Kanthan60 Edward Prabhakaran V. 61 C. Anbu Kennedy62 H.D. Manoah 63 Salaman J.64 Margaret Jayakumari W. 65 D. Mohanraj66 K. Ramachandran 67 S.R. Kennedy68 Babu Rajandass R. 69 Lily Lusia N.70 Nagarajan G. 71 J. Joseph Amirtharajan

Degree of Bachelor of Theology

Allahabad Bible Seminary, Allahabad1 Asir Sam Anand A. 2 Billy J. Zorinthara3 Dani Tadu 4 David Kungminthang5 Divakara 6 H. Lalengzaua7 Happy John 8 Lalramnghaka9 Nirmal Kumar Limbu 10 Rahul Rohan Kumar11 Rajesh Masih 12 Samsangile Zeme13 Sandeep Bejoy Ghosh 14 Sunil Kumar15 Suresh Chandra 16 Thuilungliu Pamei

Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad17 Akumarthi Thomas 18 Bondu Joseph19 D. Rebika Rani 20 G. Dinakar21 G. S. S. Soundarya Raju 22 Jeevan Premkumar Ganji23 Jeevan Sukumar M. 24 K. Prasanna Kumar25 Kapudasi Suresh 26 Kishore Kambham27 Kommalapati Ravi Kumar 28 Lakka Swarnalatha29 Madur Avula Nelson 30 Malipeddi James31 Moturi Manikyarao 32 Nupa Ramana

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33 P. Emmanuel 34 P.S. Kiran Penugonda35 Rajulu Kursam 36 Rameshbabu Chinthala37 Rayi Appaji 38 Samuel Prakash Sodadasi39 Sugnana Kusuma 40 Vinod Kumar Kusuma

Baptist Theological College, Pfutsero41 Agwale Kent 42 Nemsham Rera43 Vecu-O Tetse-O 44 Yhunti Kent

Calcutta Bible Seminary, 24 Parganas45 Bishakh Dutta 46 David Howarth Blah47 Deshmukh Balubhai Mahdubhai 48 John Lalrinawma49 Justin Mathew 50 K. Lalluahkima51 Lalnghakliana Ralte 52 M.S. Dawngkima Pautu53 N. Beihruakhai 54 Poonam Rai55 Tapan Sen 56 Y. Lijanbemo Ezung

Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil57 Paulson A. 58 S. Novahnandam

Dharma Jyoti Vidya Peeth, Faridabad59 Ajeesh Abraham Koshy 60 Binu Varghese61 Ganapatirao Sura 62 Laiju Varghese63 Nareshababu V. 64 Sujan Sabar65 Suresh Raito

Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala66 Abiny Abraham 67 Alice L.68 Anto Raj P. 69 Aparna S. Prasad70 Asha Varghese 71 Asish Philip72 Blesson George 73 Baby John74 Benson K. Sunny 75 Biju Thomas76 Feba David 77 Finny Sabu78 Georgeson P. John 79 Gijo Varghese80 Jincy P. Daniel 81 Jomol M.J.82 Nancy George 83 Pheba P. Joseph84 Reeba Rajan John 85 Shanu Sam Simon86 Shibu K. John 87 Siju Rajan88 Tessy Mathew 89 Thomas Mathew90 Titu Philip Thomas 91 Varghese Babu92 Viji N. 93 Xavier Das J. M.

Gossner Theological College, Ranchi94 Anuj Kumar Champi 95 Bijay Lakada96 Johan Bhengra 97 Johnson Das Pan98 Kundan Malwa 99 Suchita Kerketta100 Sunil Kumar Bage 101 Unisphar Lomga102 Uttam Surin

Harding Theological College, Tura103 Balseng Marak 104 Binbin M. Sangma105 Chekol D. Sangma 106 Cranmer Ch. Momin107 Decemy Sangma 108 Decimy N. Sangma109 Gracitha D. Sangma 110 Jessica N. Sangma111 Lakish S. Marak 112 Michael K. Marak113 Nosilla N. Sangma 114 Ronath B. Marak115 Senggath Ch. Marak 116 Sengsrang T. Sangma117 Simbil D. Sangma 118 Tearson M. Sangma119 Timberson M. Marak

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Indian Theological Seminary, Avadi120 Benilal C. 121 George P.122 Ivin John M. 123 Jebaraj S.124 Rajajin D. 125 Shaji I.V.126 Somala Raju 127 Venkatesan K.128 Y. Sungbeni Murry 129 Jabesh A.

Kerala United Theological Seminary, Trivandrum130 Bijish P. Babu 131 Bijolind J. Joseph132 Geojo 133 George M.T.134 Josy P.R. 135 Mathew George136 Minitha Thampan 137 Nimmi Thomas138 Reji Mathew 139 Robin Lawrence T.H.140 Sam Prakash A.I. 141 Shibu N.S.142 Siju Zach 143 Vijaya Raj G.

Madras Theological Seminary & College, Chennai144 Berlin Raj T.S. 145 C. Lalrintluanga146 Christvin Edbarg J. 147 Daniel M.148 Danny Lalnunmawia 149 Dar Fam150 Dhinakaran R. 151 Emmanuel Dallison M.152 Gnanasekar D. 153 Isac Athisaya Nathan J.154 J. Godwin Justus 155 Jaison K.156 Jakkin Sundarsingh G. 157 Joseph Raja M.158 Kirubahar T.J.S. 159 Lai Hmung160 Lillu Philip Thomas 161 Manu P. Joshua162 Meshak Rajesh Kumar S. 163 Nickel Selvaraj V.164 P. Bharath Raja 165 Rosselyn Arjun166 Satheesh P. 167 Shobha M.168 Thawng Lian Sang 169 Thianzamuan170 Tino Thomas171 Yurthan Machinao

Manipur Theological College, Kangpokpi172 Chinglak Moshang Kansouwa 173 Ginneo Haokip174 K. Betterson 175 Lalneo Haokip176 Laltawnvela Duhlian 177 Prakash Tamang178 Ts. Jennifer Monsang 179 V.S. Thanngam180 Wanglum Mowar Anal

Mar Thoma Episcopal Jubilee Institute of Evangelism, Tiruvalla181 Binoy Kuruvila 182 James Joy183 Libin Biju Thomas 184 Samjistephen185 Vinitha V.J.

Master’s College of Theology, Madhurawada186 Divyendra Daniel 187 Gnanak Gerhardson Munnangi188 John Victor Paul Allam 189 Kitsada Chahae190 Manchala Mariyamma 191 Nipaditha R. Marak192 Pavankumar Thota 193 R. Satish Karun194 Yusuf Singh

Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College, Shamshabad195 B. Ramesh 196 Bhaskar Erapogu197 C. Shridhar 198 G. Suman199 G. Sunitha 200 H. Shanti Raju201 K. Venu 202 M. Bhasker203 M. Nissy Niravanjini 204 M. Sailu205 Narsimha Kalakonda 206 Om Prakash Chaudhary

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207 P. Gajendran 208 P. Joseph209 Praveen Kumar A. 210 Pulukuri Marian211 Rampogu Shyam Prakash 212 U Hanumanthappa213 Utukuri Tataji

Methodist Bible Seminary, Vasad214 Gamit Bhimsingbhai Gemubhai 215 Khristi Deepakbhai Ishwarbhai216 Parmar Bipinbhai Natwarbhai

New Theological College, Dehra Dun217 Ajay Kumar 218 Anil Kumar Chauhan219 Balsrang A. Sangma 220 Bengia Asha221 E. Finny Abraham 222 Giftson Priest S.223 Jermiah Lal 224 Johncy Johnson225 Joseph Alexander David 226 Kharingsho Ahum227 Km. Rekha Rani 228 Lalan Kumar Yadav229 Lino E. Samuel 230 Mercy Rachel Rudra231 Michi Duri 232 Nidhi Modi233 R. Oyorin 234 Raman Kumar235 Sandeep Nayyar 236 Stalin Peter Cherry237 Steve Denil M. Varghese 238 Virginia239 Wilson Samuel 240 Worreingam J.S.

Orissa Christian Theological College, Gopalpur241 Bibhuti Bhusan Pani 242 Bipin Kumar Mayur243 Samson Sabar 244 Sanjeev Mallick245 Sebakari Khora 246 Thomas Johnson David

Santal Theological College, Benagaria247 Aditya Tudu 248 Aparna Marandi249 Dewan Hembrom 250 Edwin Murmu251 Kalep Tudu 252 Koruna Tudu253 Luther Murmu 254 Milon Murmu255 Rahil Hembrom 256 Solma Hansdak

Trinity Theological College, Dimapur257 Ahose Sangtam 258 Akani Sumi259 Akashi Kiho 260 Akatoli Chophi261 Anatoli H. 262 Angukali Aye263 Anito L. 264 Atoho265 Bonitoli N. Chishi 266 Elith Y.267 Elito G. 268 Grace H. Yeptho269 H. Anoka Chishi 270 Hari Magar271 Haroldlasky Marak 272 Holika Z. Yeptho273 I. Akhumla 274 I. Toiang275 Inoto K. Yeptho 276 Jennyviv J. Jakha277 Juvi-Ilino Sema 278 Kaholi Chishi279 Kalivi S. Jimo 280 Lilongla Sangtam281 Otoli Z. Tuccu 282 Pito Z. Chishi283 Qhetoni V. Achumi 284 Sashimongla Longchar285 Shikani V. Muru 286 Temsuyangla287 Tshopeu Khutsoh 288 V. Nikato289 Vikashe Neho 290 Vikhomenuo291 Vinoholi Zhimo292 Vitholi Aye

Trulock Theological Seminary, Imphal293 H. Lalruatkima 294 Hemkhomang Khongsai

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295 Jambor Paslein 296 Jamkholal Haokip297 Leiyarose Zingkhai 298 Ngailianhoih Baite299 Paogoulien Lienthang 300 Rangneishing Jatung301 Samuel Khamsuankhai 302 Thangminlun Vaiphei303 Vareiyo Rungsung

Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa304 Yeherome Michael Wanniya Bandara 305 Harshana Pasanga Dharmakirti306 Horathal Pedige Mahesh Sri Jayampath Hemachandra307 Arunasalam Ravindra Kumar 308 Sathiyamoorthy Indradevi309 Nesarajah Kajendra 310 Arasaretnam Kirupakaran311 Saminathan Michael 312 Arumukam Pavakaran313 Thavanesan Robert Sasikaran 314 Paramasamy Thanendra315 Kaneshan Thiruchchelvam 316 Rasika Thilina Bandara Abeysinghe317 W. Brian Christopher Virantha Fernando 318 Balaratnam Manoranjan319 Jesuretnam Richard Jothy Sorooban

United Theological Seminary of Maharashtra, Pune320 Mohite Diana Vijay

Directly With The Senate321 Paul Baidya 322 Momota Bairagee323 Timothy Barun Malaker 324 Michael Ripon Biswas325 Richard Uttam Biswas 326 Saimon Saikat Malakor327 Syam K. S. 328 Naidu Meesala

Diploma In Clinical Pastoral Counselling1. Jacob Tep 2. Santona Naik3. Manisuro Pfotte 4. John Bernardshaw, M.5. Gilbert Asirvatham Y. 6. Shanthakumar S.7. Ligin Xavier J.L. 8. Leenu Thomas9. James Joy 10. Joel Solomon Laly11. Anumol M. Chacko 12. Praveen S.S.13. Anu Elizabeth C.S. 14. Elizabeth George15. Gijo Daniel George Kutty 16. J. George17. Reeba Elizabeth Zacharia 18. Leni C. Kovoor19. Liji Thankachen 20. Vundi Padmaragam21. Shiji Thomas 22. Peter V.M.23. L.Imsubenla 24. Jeffin Varghese25. James Chacko T. 26. George P. Varkey27. Eliamma Thomas 28. Anu Varughese29. Annie Leena Sam

Diploma in Christian Studies

Directly with the Senate1. Anil Kumar Duddu 2. K. Manase Rao3. Yosebu Parupalli 4. Delila Smitha Bhagyan5. Mukiri Babu Rao 6. James Jayavardhan Kotian7. Samuel Nadarajah 8. Christian Cornelius Muljibhai9. N. Vasantha Kumari 10. Kirum Barjo11. S. Magdalene Grace 12. M. Joanna13. J. S. Suresh 14. Y. D. Aparna15. Minnie Elizabeth 16. E. Paul Ravikumar17. Kamlesh Kumar Choudhri 18. Neeraja K.19. Rakesh Dev Ganta 20. P. V. V. Suresh Kumar21. E. P. Prasad 22. Prathipati Mark23. Zupudi Bhagya Veni 24. Samuel D.

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25. C. Lalchhuanmawia 26. Ravi Babu Kattu27. Sudhakar Bayye 28. John Luther King Kurati29. John Suresh Ravulakollu 30. Naveen Puneet31. Chandru 32. Vijayakumar P. M.33. T. Pushpa 34. U. P. Vidya Sagar35. D. S. Pramila 36. J. J. Thimothy37. Bathula Slava Nakshatram 38. Shirley Rajesh Kshirsagar39. Christy Nimrodkumar Kantilal 40. Christian Parul Robert41. Paragini Alkesh Christian 42. Priti Cecil Ghadiali43. Parmar Johnbhai Khanabhai 44. Anilkumar Kantilal Gohel45. Manorajan Christine Shiranee 46. Evangeline Gnanaponrajah47. Jeyakumar Nithiyajeevan 48. Megala Yogarajah49. Sulogini Arumailingam 50. Hannah Lois51. Joel S.

III. Matters from the Academic Council/Working Committee

17. Affiliation: New/Confirmation/Up-gradation/ New Course/s:A. New Affiliation:

i. Calvin Institute of Theology, Chengalpet Road, Kanchipuram (WC/09/12, 294/11; WC/59/11)On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XIX:a. The Institution should appoint Principal with D.Th/Ph.D. degree of Serampore or its equivalent.b. Core faculty in Religion with Serampore recognized qualification be appointed.c. Professors with at least MA in Philosophy, Sociology and Psychology be appointed to teach BD

first year students under five years BD course under new BD curriculum.d. A compliance report should be submitted to the Senate within April, 2012.e. Subject to fulfill the above recommendations, the Calvin Institute of Theology, Kanchipuram be

granted provisional affiliation with effect from academic session 2012-13,f. Institute shall only admit students only in BD first and second year under new BD Curriculum;g. During the provisional period, all courses, as per rule, shall be examined by the Senate.

ii. Dr. Somervell Memorial C.S.I. Medical College & Hospital, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala – Dip.C. P.C. course (WC/09/12, 294/2011; WC/59/11/iv)On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XX:i. A compliance report be submitted by the College by April, 2012;ii. The Somervell Medical College & Hospital, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram be affiliated for

DCPC course through an institution established, as suggested, in cooperation with KeralaUnited Theological Seminary, Thiruvananthapuram

iii. Impur Bible School, Nagaland – DipCS/BCS. Course (WC/09/12, 294/2011; WC/59/11/v)It was clarified that Dip CS is not required for affiliation as it is offered directly through Senate, buthere the request is to recognize centre as an examination center as well as for permission to offercourse in Ao language. On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council,Senate resolved thatResolution XXI:a. The School be asked to appoint coordinator for Dip.C.S. Program;b. The Impur Bible School be recognized as Dip.C.S. Examination Centre in Ao language for five

years from current academic year;

B. Confirmation:i. Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil – B.D. (WC/09/12, 294/2011; WC/61/11/I, AC/31/

11, WC/26/10, WC/59/2010)On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXII:i. The Seminary take note of the suggestions made by the Commission and submit a compliance

report by April 2012;

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ii. The faculty in Religions, Christian Ministry, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology be appointedimmediately to run the B.D. course;

iii. Few staff, in place of those who will retire within 2-3 years, may be appointed to fill in the gap.iv. Books and the journals, as suggested, should be procured by the end of the academic year and

reported to the Senate;v. A budgetary provision of Rs.5 lakhs per year, for next three years, be made to upgrade the library

for B.D. studies;vi. Proper hostel facilities should be provided for the girls and students with family;vii. Subject to fulfilling all the above recommendations, the Seminary be provisionally affiliated for

BD programmes as per Senate rules, and be allowed to commence B.D. program in Englishmedium, under new curriculum, from the academic session 2012-2013.

ii. Manipur Theological College, Kangpokpi – B.D. (WC/09/12, page nos. 35, 201, 208 of 2008,236 of 2007, 214 of 2006)On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXIII:i. The “Provisional Affiliation” that was granted to the Manipur Theological College, Kangpokpi,

Manipur at the B.D. level in English medium in 2008 be now “Confirmed” with effect from theacademic year 2012;

ii. The development process within the College must go on for the benefit of the College commu-nity;

iii. The Senate of Serampore College might send some Commission periodically in future to keeppace with its standard and norm.

C. Report of the one member Commission for review: Re-visiti. Indian Theological Seminary, Avadi, Chennai – B.D. in English medium (WC/09/12, WC/16/11,

WC/55/10, WC/06/10 a.; cf. pp. 2, 119,166 of 99, 621, 11, 29 of 00, 226,632 of 01, 85,176, 230(report) of 2002, 141, 621 of 2003, 85 of 2004, 267 of 2006, 139 of 08, Sen/21/A/i/10)On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXIV:i. Principal, with qualification recognized by Serampore be appointed as early as possible;ii. Compliance and progress report be submitted by the colleges before June 15, 2012;iii. If found un-satisfactory, no students shall be admitted in the academic year 2012-13; andiv. All papers shall be Senate examined in the academic year 2012-13.

ii. Harding Theological College, A.B. Mission Compound, Tura – five years BD programme inEnglish medium (WC/09/12, WC/09/08/II)On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXV:i. The college has M. Th. degree holders in all the major subjects. However, the College should

appoint at least one D. Th. Or its equivalent professor.ii. The College should appoint D.Th./Ph. D. candidate as its Principal as per Senate rule before the

next academic session.iii. Having seen the College is fulfilling the previous commission’s recommendations, the Harding

Theological College is recommended for confirmation of the B. D. Programme from 2012 aca-demic year.

iii. John Roberts Theological Seminary, Shillong – BCS course (WC/09/12, WC/60/11)On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXVI:The John Roberts Theological Seminary, Shillong be given permission to start BCS program.

iv. Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil – BCS course (WC/09/12, WC/60/11/I, AC/31/11,WC/26/10, WC/59/2010)On the recommendation of the Working Committee of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXVII:The Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil be given permission to start B.C.S. programmefrom 2012 academic session.

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18. Incomplete non-credit language course in Biblical Studies (page no. 300/2011; WC/81/11)Senate was informed that some students did not pass Non-credit biblical languages at the College level severalyears ago, and their cases were not reported to the Senate, whereas they completed all other requirements,therefore the students were not granted the degree. The Executive Committee recommended that oversight becondoned, as a very special case, in the interest of the students.On the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the Senate resolved thatResolutions XXVIII:i. Students who have declared successful in completing requirements of the Senate towards the degree but

have not completed non-credit course in biblical languages, as special case, be declared pass, and degreebe awarded to them;

ii. Colleges be asked to report every year if students have not pass the non-credit compulsory courses, andthey should not be allowed to appear in final Senate examination if they have not completed collegecourse requirements.

19. Policy decision:A. Evaluation of Internal Assessment (page no. 209, AC/28/11/ii, AC/12/10-ii)

On the recommendation of the Academic Council, the Senate resolved thatResolution XXIX:Following guidelines for internal assessment be approved:1. Thee Marks allotted for internal assessment in each college paper shall be based upon the following;

i. Attendanceii. Sessional examinationiii. Home assignment

2. For all Courses (theory/practical/project work) examined by the colleges, the continuous assessmentshall be for a maximum of 40 marks (consisting of 35 marks for tests/experiments and 5 marks forattendance.

3. The above continuous assessment shall be awarded as per the procedure given below:a. Theory courses

Three tests each carrying 100 marks shall be conducted during the semester by the concernedDepartment / College. The total marks obtained in all the tests put together out of 300, shall beproportionately reduced for 35 marks and rounded to nearest integer (This also implies equalweight age to all the three tests).

b. Practical CoursesEvery practical exercise/experiment shall be evaluated based on conduct of experiment/exerciseand records maintained. There shall be at least one mid-semester test. The criteria for arriving theinternal assessment marks (35 marks) shall be decided based on the recommendation of the classcommittee and shall be announced at the beginning of every semester by the Principal.

c. Project WorkThe Principal shall constitute a review committee for each branch of study. There shall be threeassessments (each 100 marks) during the semester by the review committee. The student shallmake presentation on the progress made by him / her before the committee. The total marksobtained in the three assessments shall be reduced to 35 marks and rounded to the nearestinteger.(This also implies equal weight age to all the three assessment).

4. There shall be 5marks for regularity in attending lectures and tutorials, and the credit for regularity ineach paper, based on attendance, shall be as follows:More than 67% but less than 70% - 1mark70% or more but less than 75% - 2 marks75% or more but less than 80% - 3 marks80% or more but less than 85% - 4 marks85% and above - 5 marks(Medical certificates shall be excluded while calculating credit towards marks to be awarded forregularity, though such certificates shall continue to be taken into account for the purpose of calculat-ing eligibility to appear for examinations as per the provisions.)

5. Every teacher is required to maintain an ‘Attendance and Assessment Record’ which consists ofattendance marked in each lecture or practical or project Class, the test marks and the record of classwork (topic covered), separately for each course. This should be submitted to the Head of the depart-ment periodically (at least three times in a semester) for checking the syllabus coverage and therecords of test marks and attendance. The Head of the department will put his signature and date after

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due verification. At the end of the semester, the record should be verified by the Principal who willkeep this document in safe custody (for five years). The Senate or any Evaluation Commission ap-pointed by the Senate may inspect the records of attendance and assessment of both current andprevious semesters.

6. Sessional examinationi. The sessional examination shall not be more than one hour and shall be conducted by the con-

cerned teaching staff. After evaluation, scripts may be shown to the students and correction maybe made, if necessary. The answer-scripts should be kept for a minimum of one year for record.

ii. There shall be no provision for repeat/betterment in sessional examination. If a student missesany sessional examination for unavoidable reason, the concerned teacher may allow the studenta separate examination with the approval of the college faculty.

iii. If a course is taught by more than one teacher, the teachers concerned shall cooperate in conduct-ing internal evaluation.

vi. At the end of the semester, the concerned teacher shall submit the internal assessment marks inproper format along with the answer scripts to the Principal. The Principal will take necessarysteps to scrutinize and tabulate the marks of the students.

vii. The college may be required to submit to the Senate all answer scripts of sessional examinationif and when called for.

viii. 10% of questions in the course examination may be asked from the sessional/home assignmentsegment.

7. Home assignment may be given to students at any time during the year. The students shall answer theassignment within the time stipulated by the teacher of the course concerned.

8. General rulesi. Each student shall be assessed on the basis of written assignments/tutorials as well as on the basis

of project reports/term papers/seminars. There shall be weightage for such written assignment;and project reports/presentations/term papers/seminars.

ii. Each student shall be given at least one written assignment per paper in each term, subject to amaximum of 12 written assignments per year for all the papers taken together.

iii. Where the maximum marks in a paper are less than 100, for example 50 marks, the nature ofwritten assignments/ tutorial work shall stand adjusted accordingly.

iv. There shall be a Moderation Committee for Internal Assessment in each College, discipline-wise, which shall comprise of the senior most teacher in the department, the teacher-in-charge ofthe department and the previous teacher-in-charge of the department: provided that if, for anyreason, the membership of the Committee falls below 3, the Principal of the college shall nomi-nate suitable members from among the teachers of that department/ college to fill the vacancies.

v. There shall be a Monitoring Committee for Internal Assessment in every College, which shallbe chaired by the Principal of the College and will be made up of the Vice-Principal (and in casethere is no Vice-Principal, the Bursar), Secretary Staff Council, and two senior faculty membersto be nominated by the Principal. This Committee shall be responsible for the entire process ofInternal Assessment in the College, including redressal of grievances, if any.

vi. Student has to pass in internal assessment and Course examination separately securing minimumof 40% marks in each segment.

vii. In the case of referred examination, the course examination shall be for 100%.viii. With the introduction of Internal Assessment, the maximum marks for the college examination in

each paper shall stand reduced accordingly.ix. Senate reserves the right to review, and if necessary moderate, the marks in Internal Assessment

in any paper/ papers in any College/Department.x. The Board of Moderators shall moderate, if necessary, the Internal Assessment marks across

Colleges.xi. A student, who is unable to be assesses through internal assessment process, he/she may be

assessed by the College through an alternative mode in lieu of the normal assessment. This maybe done only in exceptional circumstances.

B. New B.D. first year examination – credits (EC/21/12, page no. 209; AC/28/11/viii)Senate was informed that there was no indication in the new BD Regulation about the inclusion of the BDfirst year courses in the final grade of the students; that this segment was so far treated separately thoughit is an integral part of the course. On the recommendation of the Executive Committee, Senate resolvedthat

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Resolution XXX:The marks of first year courses under new BD regulation be not included in the final grades of the student.

C. Examination structure in Colleges: Scrutiny Committee (page no. 209; AC/28/11/ix)On the recommendation of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXXI:All affiliated colleges be required to appoint a three member Scrutiny Committee for a period of threeyears to take appropriate and necessary action concerning matters related to academic and result beforethey are approved by the college faculty and sent to the Senate.

D. Disciplinary action against plagiarism (page no. 209, AC/28/11/ix)On the recommendation of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXXII:i. Cases of plagiarism should be taken seriously at institutional level, and colleges be encouraged to set

norms for arresting any trend among its scholars;ii. If found earlier, or during evaluation process, the work should be rejected and registration of the

student be cancelled;iii. If found after the award of the degree, the degree should be revoked, taking into account the proce-

dures now acceptable in academic institutions world over.

E. The matter of recognition of Serampore degrees (page no. 295/2011; WC/59/11/d)On the recommendation of the Working Committee, Senate resolved thatResolution XXXIII:PhD degree awarded by secular universities be considered equivalent to Serampore DTh, if it is pursuedon the basis of recognition of Serampore MTh for research programme by that university.

F. Certificate of affiliation (WC/59/11/f)On the recommendation of the Working Committee, Senate resolved thatResolution XXXIV:An Affiliation Certificate be issued by the Senate to all cases of provisional and term based confirmedaffiliation, mentioning the validity of time and its continuance after term evaluation.

G. Relationships: BD, MTH, BCS and MCS courses: (page no. 208; AC/27/11)After some discussion, and on the recommendation of the Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXXV:i. The privilege to BCS graduates pursuing MTh studies, as per present regulations, be continued for

three years, i.e., from 2012 to 2015;ii. MCS graduate with high second class, and above, be allowed to teach BCS courses;iii. The relationship between these degrees be further considered by the Academic Council/Working

Committee especially moving from BCS to BD and transferring registration/credits from BD to BCSand BCS to BD.

H. Board of Studies (page no. 209, AC/28/11, 105/2011; EC/46/11, 59/2011; Sen/25/B/2011, 240/2011,WC/15/11, AC/12/10-I, 139/2011, AC/21/09,)On the recommendation of Academic Council, Senate resolved thatResolution XXXVI:The BD and MTh Boards of Studies work as a combined board for the present triennial.

V. Matters from the Executive Committee/Finance Committee

20. Circular Resolution: Bank Account of BTESSC (page no. 104, EC/39/11)Senate noted this with approval.

21. Clarification of the status of the Board (page no. 143 of 2011; EC/86/11, 56/2011; Sen/16/11, 7/2011, Brd/18/11, 89/2011, EC/09/11, 105/2011; EC/45/11) Up-dated ConstitutionSenate noted that Constitution of the One National Structure of Theological Education in India is updated andwill be printed separately after incorporating the section on the age of the members of the Board as approvedby the Board and the Senate.

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22. Continuation of B.Th. Course (page no. 135 of 11; EC/89/11, WC/27/11; WC/63/10, p. 229; Sen/25/11 E)On the recommendation of Executive Committee, Senate resolved thatResolution XXXVII:i. Seminaries/colleges that are sponsored by the churches, and are offering BTh courses only, be allowed to

offer BTh courses for five years (2012-17);ii. Senate shall conduct comprehensive examination as it does in case of colleges in Sri Lanka;iii. Students under such registration shall be allowed to appear two courses per year in comprehensive exami-

nation.

23. Fee Structure – SSC, Research & BTESSC (page no. 138; EC/102/11, 195/2011; FC/Nov.2011)On the recommendation of the finance and Executive Committee, Senate resolved thatResolution XXXVIII:Following fee structure be approved with effect from June 2012:

PART - AFee

1 Affiliation Fees Due Date for Payment 2nd July

B.Th. College/B.Miss. College Upto 25 Students 23000For every additional 25 or part of (each) 6000

B.D. College Upto 25 Students 35000For every additional 25 or part of (each) 6000

B.Th + B.D.(Intg.+Regu.) Colleges Upto 50 Students 45000For every additional 25 or part of (each) 6000

M.Th./B.D. Colleges Basic 53000For every branch offered (add) (each) 6000

M.C.S College Upto 50 Students 25000For every additional 25 or part of (each) 6000

Federated Faculties (PG) Basic M.Th. Prog. 28000For every branch offered (add) (each) 6000

Institutions Offering D.C.P.C 18000D.Th. For Every Branch 6000B.C.S Colleges Upto 50 Students 4000

For every additional 25 or part of (each) 2000Dip.C.S. Col/Dip.B.T. Colleges Upto 50 Students 2500

For every additional 25 or part of (each) 2000B.C.S + Dip.C.S. Colleges Upto 50 Students 5000

For every additional 25 or part of (each) 2500

ALL COLLEGE REQUIRED TO PAY WEB SITE FEE PER ANNUM 500

2 Registration Fees Due Date for Payment 10th August (Through Colleges)

Registration form. 50B.Th., B.D.,B.Miss., 500M.Th./M.Min. 700D.Th. 1700D.Th. Re-Registration Fee 6000Dip.C.P.C. 500Transfer of Registration 2000Extension of Time fee 1500Late Registration 300Re-Registration Fee 2000

3 Examination Fees:- Due Date for Payment 15th October (Through Colleges)

B.Th.,B.D.,B.Th.Comp., B.Miss Per Paper 300M.Min Per Paper 350

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M.Th.,M.C.S, Per Paper 400Thesis fee (M.Th.) Per Thesis 2000Late submission of Thesis within one year 1000Late Examination Fee Upto 31st October 300Graduation Fee (autonomous Colleges) 2000Dip.C.P.C. Per Paper 300Mark Sheet Fee per Student 50

4. Other FeesSenate Centre Fee (for College, Internal Students) 150Migration Fee 250Transcript Fee 300Marks Fee (for College Internal Students) 150In-absentia Fee 750Duplicate Certificate Fee 2000Migration/Equivalance Certificate 250New BD Regulation and Syllabus for Student Per Copy 200New BD Regulation and Syllabus for Other Per Copy 300All other Regulations Per Copy 100All other Syllabus Book Per Copy 100Urgent delivery fee for document 200Web site form fee 100Provisional Certificate Fee 500Graduation fee for Passing Candidate (For Council Payment) 100

5 Entrance and qualifying examination fees (any course) Due Date 15th OctoberExamination Fees Per Paper 300Senate Centre Fee 150Marks/ Certificate Fee 300Late Examination Fee (Upto 31st October) 300

PART-B EXTERNALS DIRECT WITH SENATE AND COLLEGE EXTERNALS.1 B.C.S.,Dip.C.S.,Dip.B.T Application Set 4002 Registration Fees

B.C.S., Dip.C.S. Dip.B.T Registration 500Late Registration 300

3 Examination FeesB.C.S. Dip.C.S. Dip.B.T. examination Per Paper 300Senate Centre Fee 150Marks Fee 150Late Examination 300

4 Other FeesTranscript Fee 300In-absentia Fee 750

5 D.Min.FeesCost of Application and Regulation Per Copy 250Syllabus Book Per Copy 100Entrance Test Fee 750Registration Fee 1500Late Registration Fee 750Tuition Fee (Per Annum) Due Date 15th October 4000Library Fee (Per Annum) Due Date 15th October 1000Late Tuition/Library Fee 500Examination Fee Per Paper 400Orientation Seminar Fee Due Date 15 days before Seminar. 3000Methodology Seminar Fee Due Date 15 days before Seminar. 3000Collegium Sessions Fee Due Date 15 days before Collegium. 3000Late Seminar/Collegium Fee (each) 500Comprehensive Examination Fee Per Paper 400Late Examination Fee 300Dissertation/Project Fee 6000Each.Refd. Paper Fee 400Refd. Thesis/Dissertation Fee 4500

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Transcript Fee 300In-absentia Fee 750Mark Sheet Fee per Student 50

PART-C EXTERNALS DIRECT WITH SCEPTRE.1 Contact Seminer Fee 15002 Tuition Fee 10003 Study Materials Compilation Fee (1st.year only) 8004. Study Materials (1st year to 3rd year/4th year) 2100/2500

24. Age limit for BTESSC Members: (Brd/18/12; EC/07/12, 135/ 2011, EC/88/11, 112/2011, EC/70/11 b)On the recommendation of the Board and the Executive Committee, the Senate resolved thatResolution XXXIX:All members of the Board, irrespective of the category they represent, cease to be the member of the Boardafter attaining the age of sixty-five years.

25. Audited statement and accounts for the year 2010 - 2011: (page no. 138 of 2011; EC/103/11)i. Senate Office, Seramporeii. Foreign Contribution Account – Senateiii. Provident Fundiv. Pension Fundv. SCEPTRE, Kolkatavi. BTESSC BangaloreThe Honorary Treasurer, Rev. Dr. Ivy Singh, presented the audited Statement and Accounts for the year 2010-2011.On the recommendation of the Finance and Executive Committee, the Senate resolved thatResolution XL:A. The annual accounts and audit report of the Senate office, Serampore, for the year 2010-2011 be received

and approved.B. The annual accounts and audit report of the Foreign Contribution Account – Senate for the year 2010-

2011 be received and approved.C. The annual accounts and audit report of the Provident Fund (Senate) for the year 2010-2011 be received

and approved.D. The annual accounts and audit report of the Pension Fund (Senate) for the year 2010-2011 be received and

approved.E. The annual accounts and audit report of the SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the year 2010-2011 be received and

approved.F. The annual accounts and audit report of the BTESSC/SATHRI, Bangalore, for the year 2010-2011 be

received and approved.

26. Annual Budget for the year 2012- 2013 & 2013 – 2014 (page no. 138 of 2011; EC/139/11)i. Senate Office, Seramporeii. SCEPTRE, Kolkataiii. Research/SATHRI, Seramporeiv. BTESSC, BangaloreThe Honorary Treasurer, Rev. Dr. Ivy Singh, presented the Annual Budget – 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.Senate appreciated the financial management of the officers of the Senate, SCEPTRE, BTESSC and Research/SATHRI.On the recommendation of the Finance and Executive Committee, the Senate resolved that:Resolution XLI:A. The proposed budget of the Senate Office, Serampore, for the year 2012-13 and 2013-2014 be received

and approved.B. The proposed budget of the SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the year 2012-13 and 2013-2014 be received and

approved.C. The proposed budget of the BTESSC/SATHRI, Bangalore, for the year 2012-13 and 2013-2014 be re-

ceived and approved.

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VII.Other Matters:

27. Allocation for Solidarity FundThe Senate resolved thatResolution XLII:The allocation made by the Board be received.

28. Report of the Nomination CommitteeRt. Rev. D. K. Sahu, Convenor of the Nomination Committee, presented the report of the Nomination Commit-tee. It was resolved that:Resolution XLIII:A. The following persons be recommended to the Council for appointment as members of the Senate from

the close of the annual meeting of the Senate 2012 for the period of five years, i.e., 2012-2017:Mr. Alwan Masih

B. Following shall be the members of the Senate of Serampore College as per the provision of the Actand the revised constitution:1. Principal, SC Ex-Officio, SC Faculty Convener2. Rev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari, Registrar Ex.-Officio, SC Faculty3. Rev. Dr. Mohan Labeer, Secretary, BTESSC Ex-officio4. Rt. Rev. Dr. D.K. Sahu 20135. Dr. K.M. George 20136. Dr. Ms. Ivy Singh 20137. Dr. P. C. Gine Ex-officio, SC Faculty8. Rev. Ms. Rachel Bagh 20149. Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa 201410. Rev. Dr. Roger Gaikwad 201411 Rev. Richard E.A. Rodgers 201412. Dr. Moses Manohar 201513. Dr. Takatemjem Ao 201514. Ms. Baby Sigamony 201515. Dr. Vinita Eusebius 201616. Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj 201617. Rev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb 201618. Mr. Alwan Masih 2017

C. The following be the members of the Honorary DD Committee for the year 2012-2013i. Rev. Dr. Sunil M. Calebii. Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj

D. That one teacher from each of the following Colleges be represented on the Board in 2013: (3 byrota) i. Trinity Theological College, Dimapur (woman representative)ii. Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Maduraiiii. Gossner Theological College, Ranchi

E. That one student from each of the following Colleges be represented on the Board in 2013: ( 6 byrota)i. UTC, Bangalore - D.Th. (Woman representative)ii. FTS, Manakala - M.Th.iii. Serampore College - B.D. (Woman representative)iv. MTS, Kottayam - B.D.v. GLTC, Ranchi - B.Th.vi. TTS, Madurai - B.C.S. (Woman representative)

F. That following shall be members of Solidarity Fund Trust Committee (2012-2013)From the Senate: Rev. V. Baby SigamoniFrom the Board: Ms. Ella Sonawane

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29. Report of the Findings CommitteeRev. Dr. John Samuel Raj presented the report (Appendix- IV)It was resolved that:Resolution XLIV:The report of the Findings committee be received with thanks and be approved.

30. Date of Examinations - 2012, 2013 and 2014:It was resolved thatResolution XLV:Following dates for examinations be approved:2012 : March 22 – 31 April 10-17 [Easter April 08, 2012]

B.Th, BD, MTh, Dip.C.P.C., Qualifying/ Mature Entrance, Comprehensive Examinations.November 21 to December 04D.Min. Entrance, Dip.C.S., B.C.S

2013 : April 02- April 18 [Easter March 31, 2013]B.Th, BD, MTh, Dip.C.P.C., Qualifying / Mature Entrance, D.Min. Comprehensive Exam.November 25 – December 07D.Min. Entrance, Dip.C.S., B.C.S

2014 : March 24 – April 10 [Easter April 20, 2014]B.Th, BD, MTh, Dip.C.P.C., Qualifying/ Mature Entrance, D.Min. Comprehensive Exam.November 24 – December 06D.Min. Entrance, Dip.C.S., B.C.S.

31. Date and Venue of Future Events:Senate noted following events:A. Annual meetings and the Convocation of 2013: Academy of Integrated Christian Studies, Aizawl

Board meeting – February 07-08, 2013Senate meeting – February 08-09, 2013Convocation – February 10, 2013

B. Annual meetings and the Convocation of 2014: Serampore College, SeramporeBoard meeting – February 06-07, 2014Senate meeting – February 07-08, 2014Convocation – February 09, 2014

32. Collection for Senate Prize 2012Senate was informed that an amount of Rs.10,850/- had been collected for the Senate Prize - 2012.

33. Vote of Thanks:Rev. Dr. P. G. George presented the Vote of Thanks to the following:• The Master: Rt. Rev. Dr. John S. Sadananda. The Master was at hand and gently reminded us over and

over again of the fine lines of the Serampore system. Bishop aroused in us new visions of goodness andexcellence through his interventions from time to time. We love you and offer our thanks for all you areand thank you for all that you have done for us in this critical juncture of our history.

• The President: Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos. Bishop graciously presided over the meetings andgently moved us along through thick and thin. His Grace made these business meetings a time of fellow-ship and celebration. All voices were heard and dissenting voices were respected. He guided the proceed-ings to make decisions which will take this “communion of theological fraternity” to meet the challengesof the 21st century.

• The Registrar: Rev. Dr. Ravi Tiwari. He stands at the helm of the Serampore system steadily steering theship through rough waters. He is a visionary and very sentimental. His service to the Senate of Seramporeas Registrar has brought much gain to the system; his meticulous and genuine work will reap dividends inthe future. We thank you for all that you have done, and are doing, to make our Serampore system gloriousand viable.

• The Secretary of the Council and Convenor of the Senate: Rev. Dr. P. C. Gine. We appreciate the extraresponsibilities that you have willingly taken on. You bring to the office your wealth of experience and weappreciate your leadership qualities.

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• The Treasurer: Rev. Dr. Ivy Singh. Her able and lively leadership is appreciated in careful stewardship andbuilding up of resources.

• The Secretary, BTESSC: Rev. Dr. Mohan Labeer. The Dean: Research/SATHRI, Rev. Dr. Vanlallauva.The Dean: SCEPTRE, Rev. Dr. Wati Longchar. The Assoc. Dean, Rev. Dr. M. T. Cherian. Our gratefulthanks to all these officers and offer you our prayers as you carry out your responsibilities.

• All Principals, Heads of Institutions, Staff representatives, and student representatives for their activepresence and participation in making the meeting s lively and fruitful.

• We thank Dr. Maung Maung Yin (MIT) and Dr. Lal Tin Hue (ATEM) from Myanmar for their presenceand co-operation.

• We thank all our ecumenical partners especially for the presence of Dr. Eberherd Will and the messagesfrom Dr. Dietrich Werner and Dr. Joseph Shao.

• We thank Dr. Siddhartha and Prof. Dr. Christoph Stueckelberger for their papers which generated a livelydiscussion in the Board Seminar.

• We place on record our deep thanks to the New Theological College, it’s Founder-Director, it Principal,Faculty and Students for putting all the machinery of the College at our disposal to make our stay, ourmeetings and deliberations, comfortable and enjoyable, in spite of the cold weather and rain/snow andearthquake. We congratulate the NTC on the occasion of their Silver Jubilee.

• We thank the Nominations Committee, Findings Committee, Senate and BTESSC Staff for their hardwork.

• We thank the Recording Secretaries of the proceedings of the Board, Rev. Richard E. A. Rodgers and Rev.Dr. Samuel W. Meshack, and the Recording Secretaries of the proceedings of the Senate, Rev. Richard E.A. Rodgers and Rev. Dr. Sunil M. Caleb, for their dedicated work;

• We thank the leaders of the morning devotions, the Preachers, and those who enlivened the worship withtheir songs;

• Above all we thank God, in Christ, who has been engaged in the endeavors of the Board and the Senate ofSerampore College, leading us on in spirit to mature theological thinking and responsible action in theChurch and society.

The President expressed his thanks to all members of the Board and Senate, especially to the Master for hiswise counsel and availability, to all the Officers of the Senate for their guidance and co-operation, and theFounder of New Theological College, Dr. George Chavanakamannil, and the Principal, Rev. Dr. Simon Samuel,and the NTC community of Staff and Students for all the efforts they have taken for the comfort and well-beingof all. He prayed for God’s blessings on all.Thanks were also expressed by the Principal, NTC – Dr. Simon Samuel. He also made announcements regard-ing NTC Silver Jubilee programmes for the rest of the day. Announcements were also made regarding theConvocation on Saturday.The Senate resolved:Resolution XLVI:To place on record it gratitude to all mentioned.

34. Closing Prayer and BenedictionThe meeting of the Senate adjourned sine die with prayer by Rev. Dr. Maung Maung Yin and benediction bythe President, Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenus Epicopa.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenus Episcopa Rev. Dr. Ravi TiwariPresident Registrar

Rev. Richard E. A. Rodgers and Rev. Dr. Sunil M. CalebRecording Secretaries

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Appendix – I

SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGE

Annual Senate Meeting: New Theological College, DehradunReport of the Registrar: Senate-2012

Respected Master, Bishop Isaac Mar Philoxenos, President of the Senate, Members of the Senate and theBoard, honored guests and friends;

We are grateful to New Theological College for inviting Board of Theological Education of Senate of SeramporeCollege (BTESSC) and the Senate to hold annual meetings and the Convocation in its Campus. We are aware ofthe hard work behind all the arrangements that are made here, for which we would like to express our heartfeltappreciation to the New Theological College community and its leaders. It is a matter of great pride that thisCollege is celebrating twenty-fifth years of its establishment, and is sharing its joys and vision with theologicalfraternity; we join the NTC Community in thanking God for His faithfulness, and exhort them to continue the goodwork that was started by its founders and visionaries.I am emotionally attached to this place, and Himalayas. I went to commence my theological studies from Dehradunwhen my father came to research on Swami Rama Tirth, sponsored by Christian Institute for Study in Religion andSociety, way back in 1969; I have many fond memories of our short stay at Christian Retreat and Study Centre,Rajpur. It is nice to be back to this place.A brief reflective report of few major activities of the Senate, important events, decisions and developments duringthe year will be helpful as a point of reference for information and discussion. A few concerns have also beenexpressed, to draw our attention, and to take necessary action.

I. PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTES (PI)We are happy to report that a great number of staff, as expected, have taken advantage of these institutes.Affiliated colleges have been most supportive to our efforts and have shared the expenses with the Senate byproviding one way travel and registration fee. We are happy that Sri Lankan participation was made possiblefrom the grants we received from our over-sea partners. We had slated four PIs this year- two at SCEPTRE,Kolkata, and two at FFFRRC, Kottayam. We are thankful to Drs. Wati Longchar, M.T. Cherian and K.G.Pothan for their initiative and leadership. The resource persons have been more than kind to conduct thesessions and interact with the participants.Whereas 33 colleges with 110 staff took advantage of these institutes in 2010-11; eleven colleges with 48participants have, so far, taken part this year.Critical reviews of the our academic system, and new curriculum, are also being discussed in congenial andopen atmosphere; suggestion made during the sessions will be taken up for further discussion, in due course oftime, by various committees, and Senate is expected to take a few policy decisions, as and when, they will bepresented to it. It may be suggested that colleges may look at different syllabuses, under the new curriculum,and do the editorial work, adding/subtracting into them and send them to the Senate. Bibliography has to belooked critically and a distinction between text-books, readings for further studies and reference books can beidentified and classed separately for the benefit of students. There needs to be a separate section for suggestedvolumes for the libraries.There are a few disappointments; a few colleges have not been able to send their staff for these institutes. Wehope they will do their best, encourage their staff to attend Pedagogical Institutes, and make use of the oppor-tunity, provided by the Senate with generous grant from EMW, Germany, and KERKINACTI, Netherlands.We plan to have pedagogical institutes in the west and north India as well during the year. It is suggested thatwe, now on, concentrate more on teaching methods, examination and evaluation processes, and skill forma-tion.

II. RESULTS, GRADUATION, REGISTRATION AND EXAMINATIONThe relevant statistics of the examination-2009 is provided as an appendix to this report.The trend of increase in number of graduates and registration in different courses is continuing. We have anincrease in number of graduates, touching almost thirteen hundred this year.

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III. DOCTORAL PROGRAMMEThirty-eight theses have been received and sent for evaluation this year. You may have a look at the statisticsprovided with this report. We are trying to engage at least one examiner from outside Serampore circle and, ifpossible, among those who have been guiding our students when they are sent abroad for exposure programme.This has enhanced the image of our scholars who are contributing considerably to the scholarship in their respec-tive fields. Some of the comments may help us to improve our doctoral programme: supervisors to give more timeto their wards in their efforts in finalizing thesis; care to be taken for language and expression; tendency forplagiarism needs to be checked; proper, and due, acknowledgement of works of others scholars, and theories to begiven; careful use of critical and analytical methodology; need for incorporating theological reflection/application/implication in research submitted to the Faculty of Theology of Serampore College (University).There has been some delay in evaluating a few theses. This is due to the fact that the examiners have takenmore time; in some cases, examiners are few and we have to wait before we request to them oblige again forsecond/third time in a year. As we are now arranging viva voce twice a year, and have introduced provision forprovisional certificate, the effect of delay in evaluation is now neutralized. It is satisfying that the system ofevaluation, through the process evolved, is working smoothly.We are introducing Common Entrance Test for doctoral programme from this year in compliance with thestipulation of UGC. Thirty-two students in seven branches of doctoral studies have, so far, applied for theexamination this year. We are planning to conduct these examinations twice a year so that candidates haveenough time to prepare for the examination as well as for choosing the centres and guides.New building for the Department of Research/SATHRI, under the Faculty of Theology, Serampore College(University) is taking shape. This part of construction is an integral part of the project of the Council, and theSenate, towards celebrating bi-centenary of the foundation of the College in 2018 that will also include alibrary and residential accommodation for the staff. The construction is being taken up in phased manner.

IV. ISSUES AND CONCERNS:a. Re-re-evaluation

This year, we received a few queries, after the declaration of results, for re-evaluation; a few from thestudents, and a few more, from the principals of colleges. There was a consultation of Principals organizedby BTESSC, where the same question was raised, and it was recommended that ‘Senate of SeramporeCollege establish a policy on revaluation system for more transparency and accountability following theRight to Information Act’. At the same time, there is a tendency, growing among the colleges and students,to threaten Senate for legal action; we therefore, need to clarify the issue.It seems that many of the principals are not aware that a policy of re-evaluation has been the sacrosanctprinciple of Serampore examination system since 1919: ‘that ordinarily two examiners shall be appointedin each subject of examination, one of whom shall be, and both of whom may be, professors in SeramporeCollege, with its affiliated institutions, provided that both are not on the staff of one and the same collegeor institution’. This rule, since then, has been religiously followed by the Senate, thus making re-evalua-tion an in-built system within Serampore Examination/evaluation System, provision of which is not foundin any university in India. Most of the Boards and Universities are following evaluation by a single exam-iner, with a provision for re-evaluation on request, and payment of a fee. When such a right is denied,courts have intervened and have ruled in favor of the applicants with the rider that such provision shouldbe clearly spelled out by the examining body. What is being asked by a few students, and the principalsof the colleges, is for re-evaluation of already re-evaluated answer scripts. This, if accepted, will openquestion mark to our examination system, to the extent that no body will be satisfied till he/she receiveddesired marks. It is in this context, as recently as April 2011, Gauhati High Court expressed the view that‘it is in public interest that results of public examination should have finality attached to them’, and hasdismissed such a petition. This finality is what Serampore system has maintained all through last ninetyyears with much appreciation and satisfaction. Serampore, so far, has been voluntarily following the policyof in-built-re-evaluation method to maintain high standard of credibility to its system, and it will continueto do so, as there is nothing from its side to hide.

b. Examiners’ marks in the statementSerampore results are declared on the basis of two examiners with a few exceptions where second exam-iners fail to send the marks in time. As we have asserted in the past, we can do so now; there had hardlybeen twenty to thirty scripts that are referred to third examiner in the case of Senate examinations. Wehave never doubted the fairness and integrity of our examiners, and if some students and colleges do, wewill help to remove such doubt by printing the marks of first and second examiners in the mark-sheet ofthe students from this year for the full satisfaction of the students and the colleges. One can see theevaluation and re-evaluation of each of their Senate examined courses in their mark-sheet every year.

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c. Malpractices in examinationIt was in 1945 that the first case of unfair practice was reported to the Executive and disciplinary action taken.Students were often debarred for three to six years and all papers, in both the cases, were also used to becancelled. Senate has now taken a lenient view, and students are not barred for six/three years. In this way,Senate has been fairly successful in checking malpractices in most of our examinations. We need to have anuncompromising policy in this regards as we are preparing ministers for the church. Supreme Court too, sometime ago, has exhorted professional colleges to be strict in dealing with cases of malpractices in examinations.It is regretted that most colleges are not submitting seating-arrangement and attendance sheet. We will besending attendance sheet of student for each of Senate examined courses from this year which should have tobe sent along with the answered scripts. Seating arrangement is necessary as we have found out that thecopying, in the case of language-examinations, is often resulted if students are allotted adjutant seats. Weexpect examination superintendants to be careful in allotting seats to the examinees.

d. Senate and college examined coursesWe may state, just to refresh our memory, that the power and privilege to confer degrees, through the RoyalDanish Charter, is granted to the Council of Serampore College, and it remained solely with the Council, butthe power to conduct examination, and processes related to it, was delegated to the Senate of SeramporeCollege through the Bengal Act of 1918. This power to conduct examinations can not be further delegated bythe Senate to any one, as per the Act and the law of the land. There is no provision in Serampore College Actwhich authorizes Senate to transform itself, or to that matter Council of Serampore College, into an Accredit-ing Body (such a suggestion, in the past, was resolutely rejected by the Council of Serampore College). Sen-ate, therefore, has been examining all the scripts of the Senate prescribed courses, as other universities aredoing. No university, to my knowledge, awards degrees on the basis of examinations conducted by externalbodies, except in the case of autonomous colleges.In the context of colleges demanding autonomous statues, semi-autonomous status, more college examinedcourses, more internal assessment marks, Senate needs to review the situation and take extra precaution bytaking legal advice on the mater, as any slip may lead to repealing of the Act by the West Bengal Government,putting into jeopardy the interest of theological education in Indian sub-continent, and the unique privilege ofSerampore College as theological university. Senate needs to open a dialogue on the issue with the Council ofSerampore College and seek its guidance and specific direction.Serampore, however, did recognize a few college diplomas/diploma courses for BD/LTh studies, grantingexemptions as it was doing in the cases for equivalent courses from universities. Senate should encourageaffiliated colleges to go for their own special/specific diplomas, which can be recognized by Senate after dueconsideration.

e. SSC and BTESSCNot many among us are aware of certain facts about these two bodies: that Senate of Serampore College (SSC)is the parent body; that Board of Theological Education of the Senate of Serampore College (BTESSC) is apart of SSC; that BTESSC is an Advisory Body to the Senate; that BTESSC is neither accrediting body nordegree-granting body; Secretary is the officer of the BTESSC; that Registrar is only an ex-officio member ofBTESSC; that Registrar is not an officer of BTESSC. It is also to point out that there was only once that a full-time secretary was appointed in the erstwhile Board of Theological Education (BTE) of NCCI, and in 2011,BTESSC has decided to have full time secretary to look after its activities. Dr. Mohan Larbeer took charge ofBTESSC as full-time Secretary. Apart from initial financial problem faced by the incumbent Secretary, therewas some problem with regards to the identity of BTESSC within Serampore system, under the ambit of theCouncil of Serampore College whose head is the Master of Serampore College. It is necessary that we haveproper understanding of our system, for which Secretary of BTESSC is requested to prepare a handbook for itsmembers with necessary information about the System.

f. Seminary versus theological collegesThe distinction between theological education-in-general and theological education for ministerial (pastoral)formation, in recent times, has become sharper which demands separate consideration from an academic fac-ulty of theological university, such as Serampore. It is often heard that Serampore degrees that were meant forpastoral training and priestly vocation are now losing their relevance for most of its graduates. It is becomingclear to us that about 60-70% of our BD/BTh students are not joining pastoral ministries. There are a fewobvious reasons: they are not sponsored by the churches for pastoral vocation; they have come to study theol-ogy on their own; they propose to engaged, independently or through appointment, in some kind of missionwork; they prefer to teach in, Serampore/non-affiliated theological colleges; they wish to be in secular profes-sion; they have interest only in study/knowledge of theology. It is a known fact that about 50% of dedicate/committed staff, engaged in theological colleges, are not directly under the discipline of the church as ordainedministers. This situation indicates that time has come for the Senate to initiate a consultation to look ways in

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making BD degree, which is still pastoral oriented, relevant to broader ministerial orientation. Senate shouldalso look into the possibility of bifurcating basic pastoral degree into two, clearly defining the nature, scopeand goals of the two. We may also look into the possibility in distinguishing colleges imparting theologicalknowledge from seminaries engaged in preparing pastors, and help the students to prepare themselves for thenecessary/desired ministerial vocation/profession.We seem to be moving towards the direction in which theological education is provided in some of the theo-logical colleges/universities in the West. Senate should initiate a dialogue with the churches/institutions/gov-ernments to work out a scheme whereby theological education and pastoral formation can be separately under-taken, one being the responsibility of the Senate, other being that of the churches as per their denominational-doctrinal-ecclesiastical traditions/concerns.

V. ACADEMIC CONCERNS AND SUGGESTIONSa. Attestation of certificates

We wish to draw the attention of the principals to be careful in attesting degree certificates of studentswhile submitting to the Senate. We have found, in few cases, fraud played by the students, and in fewcases, fake certificates were submitted. Since Serampore degrees are recognized by universities for highereducation, and in Nagaland students are qualified to apply for jobs in the Government services, it isexpected that we have to be very careful, and strict disciplinary action be taken against the defaulter.

b. Open UniversitiesWe need to bring to the notice of academic administrators that they should be careful in differentiatingdegrees of open universities under academic and adult education streams. Degree programmes conductedafter 10 plus two or ten plus two with bridge course, or with entrance test, are considered as academicdegree for higher studies as per the UGC norms. Please take special care in verifying the programmesunder distance education.

c. Provisional degree certificateIt is to bring to the notice of Principals that Serampore is now issuing provisional degree certificates to itsgraduates which should be accepted as degree certificate for the purpose of further studies, appointmentand privileges that comes along with it to the teaching faculties. As usual, these certificates are valid tillthe next convocation when the degrees are conferred. Provisional degree certificate issued to DTh stu-dents are valid for the purpose of appointment and usual benefits, if so entitled.

d. PlagiarismIt is very unfortunate that this year some cases of plagiarism have been reported from the examiners ofDTh and MTh theses. The Academic Council has worked out some guidelines for dealing with the men-ace, now entering into our research work. The centres and colleges are requested to educate students notto be attracted by this easy way of research, but be gracious enough to acknowledge the sources used intheir research work.

VI. REPORTINGi. New computer programmes

Senate has introduced a number of new computer programmes for proper academic administration. Wehave now registration for all courses and examination forms for MTh, BD, BTh. BCS, CET, through e-form. Colleges are slowly adjusting to this new ways of modernity.We have declared the results of March-April Examinations, as well as mark sheet through web-site, whichwas appreciated by all. We have provided, for the first time, individual mark sheet to the students whichhas helped all concerned. The same mark sheet is now being required for examination entry form as well,reducing error which are some time affecting the students.Senate has posted a list of staff that is submitted to the Senate by the colleges, on its web-site for theinformation of general public.We are planning to make Senate documents available on our web-site: Senate and Committee Minutes,evaluation reports, thesis titles, propositions and summary of MTh/.DTh thesis, regulations, syllabuses,Serampore equivalences, etc.

ii. Income Tax CaseIt is to report that Chief Commissioner of Income Tax did not grant tax exemption to Senate as it consid-ered Senate a religious university, and ordered for reassessment of taxes to be paid as an organization.Senate is now moving for reconsideration, pointing out that the Council of Serampore College, and not theSenate, is the proper body which should apply for the exemption, as such Senate has no locus standi, on itsown, apart from the Council. The case is being filed anew, challenging the order of CCIT, in the Tribunal/High Court.

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Some important points comes out very clearly from the two court cases, Senate has faced in last two years:Senate is right in functioning as a university and following UGC and university norms as far as academicrules are concerned; Senate is not the head of Serampore System, Council of Serampore College is; andSenate, SCEPTRE, BTESSC, ASC department and Theology department are constituent parts of theCouncil of Serampore Colleges, whose head is the Master.

iii. MIT, Myanmar visitThe visit of the SSC and BTESSC team to MIT Myanmar is something we can cite as a move in rightdirection towards establishing relationship, and seeking cooperation with seminaries and theological col-leges in neighboring countries. In the past, due to political situations and demand for quality from theSerampore, as well as its high academic standard, seminaries in the region were discouraged to opt forSerampore. Moreover ATESEA, ATA and other accrediting bodies, with answers to their situation, aptlyfilled in the gap. In the context and demand of new emerging situation, Senate is willing to step in to helptheological seminaries in the region. This is clearly seen from the report the team has given to the Senate,and the actions of the Academic Council and the Executive Committee.Senate could understand the problems faced by the seminaries in our neighborhood, and is ready to helpthem to solve a few of them. All concerned now realize that there is a desire, from both the sides, for closerrelationship and cooperation; that as long as the governments of India and Myanmar do not allow foreignuniversities to operate within their territories, the affiliation of their seminaries to Serampore is not pos-sible; that Serampore syllabuses can be used by the seminaries for their courses; that equivalence ofdegrees, granted by seminaries, can be considered, even if it is with some qualifying/up-grading examina-tion; that the possibilities of offering Serampore degrees/diplomas, through external programmes at semi-naries as external centres, can be looked into. Students from neighboring countries may be granted specialconsideration with regards to admission and financial support. There is some visa restriction/problem; weneed to approach our respective governments for sympathetic consideration in the interest of minoritycommunities. We need to plan to follow up the gains of the visit; staff-student exchange programmes atregular basis may be a way in strengthening the relationship between two theological fraternities.Similar visits by Senate teams to other South Asian countries may also be undertaken for the similarpurpose.

iv. International recognitionWe can report, with much satisfaction, that Serampore is slowly receiving due respect and recognitionfrom the world bodies, which it lost to its subsidiaries. It was unfortunate that they were projected, at theexpense of the Senate and the Council, as the degree awarding institutions. It is regrettable that the recenthandbook on theological education seems to project constituent parts of the Senate as the degree awardinginstitutions. In-spite of this, some universities, having gone through the information provided on our web-site, have expressed desire to enter into relationship with the Senate for research and exchange programmes.It is also to report that WOCATI has accepted Senate as its member, providing Senate a forum, where itcan strengthen theological education world-wide through sharing its experiences, and learning from oth-ers. With such a development, Serampore affiliated institutions will get more opportunities for exposure,and participation in international consultations.

v. MTh Curriculum revisionThe process for the revision of MTh curriculum has been set in motion, and the consultation with thecentres and the colleges is taking place. During the year, larger groups will be meeting to work on it.Suggestions which we have received will be sent to the colleges for their reactions and suggestions.

vi. Recognition of theological education in Andhra PradeshIt is to report that the Andhra Pradesh State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation, under the Minori-ties Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is offering scholarships to students from AndhraPradesh, pursuing theological education in colleges affiliated to Serampore College (University). It isalso heartening to note that 30% of scholarship is earmarked for girls’ students. We highly commend thisgesture of the government towards encouraging theological education. Government of Andhra Pradesh isthe first state, apart from the north-eastern state, to offer scholarship to theological students. I am surestudents from Andhra Pradesh will take advantage of such an opportunity provided by their government.

VII.CENTENARIES:We may bring to the notice to this body that 2018 will be bi-centenary year of the foundation of SeramporeCollege, and centenary year of Serampore College Act. We need to plan, well in advance, for the celebrationof this event. Council of Serampore College has already initiated the process by accepting the building projectfor the Department of Research/SATHRI as an integrated part of larger building which will also have a libraryand residential complex. The engineering and structural drawings are prepared and approved by Serampore

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Municipality.It is unfortunate that the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, in his recent judgment caused aspersion to theintention of the founders of the College, saying that the College was solely established for the propagation ofthe missionary endeavor, and not of education which was not the primary intent of the founders. It is alsodoubted if Serampore College is truly a university or merely a religious/theological one, catering to a specificcommunity. This misunderstanding needs to be cleared. It may be the time for us to claim for SeramporeCollege a rightful place, within the university fraternity in India, exerting the full privilege, provided in the Act,by initiating to grant degrees in other faculties as well. We may approach the Government to grant nationalstature to Serampore College, and declare it a central university in the lines of Vishwa Bharti Univeristy,Banares Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University.

VIII.THANKSLet me express our thanks to over-sea partners in theological education in this part of the globe, EMW, Ham-burg, Germany, and ICCO-Kerkinactie, Netherland, who have been so supportive to our endeavor, especiallyPedagogical Institutes. I must mention Ms. Maureen Trott who has been helping us at the EMW, and has nowmoved to another desk; we are thankful to her understanding and patience with us. So also to Dick.Kleinhesselinkof Kerkinacti who will be retiring next month, for his support to theological education under the Senate. TheFoundation for Theological Education In South-east Asia has been kind enough to support the visit to Myanmar;we are thankful to them as well to Dr. H. S. Wilson, Executive Director of FTESA. We express our apprecia-tion to Rev. Dr. M.K.Parmanik who has instituted a prize for BD students, excelling in field work.Master, Rt. Rev. Dr. John S. Sadananda, has been a great source of strength and guidance to the officers in thetime of difficulties; President, Rt. Rev. Isaac Mar Philoxenos, has always been helpful in steering through thematters taken up for discussion in various committees where he presided. Secretary of BTESSC, Dr. MohanLarbeer, in-spite of his struggle in stabilizing financial resources of the BTESSC, and difference of opinion onvarious matters, has kept his cool and cooperated in the working of the Senate, I wish to express my gratefulappreciation. Treasurer, Rev. Dr. Ivy Singh, though new to the job, has been quite understanding and helpfulto us in managing financial affairs of the Senate. Dr. Wati Longchar, Dean, Extension and DMin Programmeneeds special mention for his tireless affairs in making SCETRE an acceptable institution in the service of thechurch and society, and making it financially strong for its programmes. Dr. M.T.Cherian AdministrativeAssistant/Associate Dean/Associate Professor at the SCEPTRE, with his smile and management skills, is mainlyresponsible for running residential programmes of the Centre. He has been actively involved in conductingexternal studies courses. I wish to express to him my sense of deep appreciation with thanks. The Chairper-sons, and members of various committees have been wonderful to work with, and I wish to express gratitudefor their assistance and help. I wish to express my thankfulness and appreciation to the Principals of affiliatedcolleges, who have continued their support and understanding in-spite of many short comings on the part ofmine, and Senate staff. I have been privileged to work with a team of dedicated and committed staff who havebeen serving Senate and SCEPTRE all the year long, they deserves our thanks and appreciation. I wish tothank Mr. Ashish Kumar who has developed some Senate-specific computer programmes, and also helped usto up-date computer programmes, for the benefit of our office and affiliated colleges.I am entering into the last year of my service to the Senate, and theological education; the journey that beganin 1979, is coming to an end. Senate will take necessary steps, during the year, for the appointment of mysuccessor in the office. I am looking forward to complete much of the work left in arrears from the past, andundertaken during the year. Everything may not be accomplished, nonetheless I do hope, with your continuedsupport and encouragement, along with the Divine Grace and guidance; we may be able to serve the Church,and its people, with the best of our abilities during the year, and beyond!

Rev. Dr. Ravi TiwariRegistrar

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Appendix: Statistics: 2010-11

a. Final Results-2010-11A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- Total

DMin 6M.Th. 15 80 34 2 131B.D. 5 78 220 192 51 2 666BD- BCTS 1 1BD (Auto) 3 10 8 21B.Th. 2 16 73 90 69 12 1 289BTh-External 1 5 6BTh-BCTS 2 2BTh comp 4 9 3 16BCS - College 8 22 9 8 47BCS -External 7 5 7 5 24DCPC 29DCS 1 10 13 16 11 51Matured cand. Exam 1

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b. Graduation

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011DTh 4 14 7 10 6 4 12D Min 5 3 10 10 5 6 6MTh 85 78 82 75 100 100 131BD 598 609 611 646 689 665 667BD-Auto 21BCS 52 47 89 80 71 87 71BTh(internal) 295 321 310 319 334 306 320BTh (external) 5 2 6BTh-BCTS 2DCPC 16 24 33 20 28 21 29Dip CS 31 40 26 64 63 57 51_________________________________________________________________

1086 1136 1160 1240 1301 1248 1316

c. Registration

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011DTh 10 19 19 21 32 17 30D Min 3 11 11 15 15 15 27MTh 85 82 100 115 124 144 146BD 703 753 744 898 1030 1431 1206BD-Auto 16BTh 377 399 363 367 155 94 118BTh ext 10 -Dip BT 11 15DCPC 22 34 28 31 31 35 43DCS 107 100 138 122 131 106 113BCS 178 193 193 147 199 205 223

___________________________________________________________________1485 1572 1596 1716 1717 1863 1937

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d. Examination

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

1 MTh 172 185 221 244 295

2 BD 2135 2224 2304 2364 2275BD-auto 21BD-BCTS 2

3 BTh Internal 1162 1184 1126 1116 1025External 25Comp 18BCTS 2

4 BCS 465 450 448 462 497English 247Gujarati -Hindi 45Tamil 95Telgu 79Kannada 12Malayalam 5Bengali 3Mizo 11

5 DCS 227 205 199 184 188English 44Sinhalee 5Hindi 3Tamil 27Telgu 78Kannada 11Guj 15Malayalam 1Oriya 3Mizo 1

6 Dip BT 6 15

7 D.Min. Compreh. Exam: 13 11 12 20 12

8 Entrance Examination-D.Min 21 20 44 52 60

9 Qlfy. Exam: BD 111 183 196 186 165Qlfy. Exam: MTh 37 53 57 48 62Qlfy. Exam: Intg. BD (DCS) 6 29 53 51

10 Matured Candidacy Exam.: 26 19 12 14 9BCS/BD

_________________________________________________________________________4369 4540 4648 4749 4677

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e. DTh Thesis

2011Submitted 38(17+21)Sent for valuation 38Accepted 12Rejected -For Revision 1Processed 3Under process 22

f. Miscellany

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-111 No. of Question papers 238 244 241 239 2612 No. of paper-setters 473 272 475 440 3823 No of examiners 426 444 431 432 4634 No. of answer scripts evaluated 34112 37251 34201 35553 41,3775 Remuneration paid 276913 303946 279813 530920 6,64,0066 Postal bills paid 109686 120424 111338 126318.50 1,55,9267 DTh remuneration paid x x x x 1,04,2348 DTh postal paid x x x x 586

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Appendix – II

SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGEReport of the Dean, SCEPTRE – 2011

I would like start this report with a word of appreciation to the Respected Master of Serampore College, Rt. Rev.Dr. John Sadananda, the President of Senate Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, the Registrar, Rev. Dr.Ravi Tiwari, and the D.Min and Extension Program Committee members for their continued guidance. Their sup-port and encouragement gave us much energy and enthusiasm to carry on our responsibilities.

The SCEPTRE is greatly indebted to our patron ecumenical partners, churches, colleges/seminaries and individualwell wishers. It is through their kind support that we could initiate many innovative and academic programs duringthe last academic year. Like in the past years, the SCEPTRE has been involved in three major activities: (a) Aca-demic Programs (b) Non-formal ecumenical theological initiatives, and (c) Coordination of SCEPTRE ProgramCentre for various Senate and Church-related programs. In addition, we had the privilege of organizing two teacher’spedagogy seminars this year. Here are some of the highlights of the activities from February 2011.

A. Academic Programs:1) B.C.S Contact Seminars: For the students who are directly registered with the Senate, we organized four

regional Contact Seminars in four different regions.

a) 22-28 May - Madras Theological College & Seminary, Chennaib) 24-30 June - SCEPTRE, Kolkatac) 14-19 July - Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayamd) 03-08 August - Allahabad Bible Seminary, Allahabad for Hindi speaking students.

Altogether 127 students attended the seminars. 55 faculty members, including the SCEPTRE staff, fromdifferent colleges and seminaries facilitated the seminars. We thank all the teachers for giving their pre-cious time and expertise. We also express our gratitude to all the principals for giving their facilities freeor for a nominal charge. We look forward to your partnership and support even in the days to come.

2) D.Min Seminar and Colloquium: Currently, we have 45 D.Min students in the first and second yearprogram who are required to attend colloquium and research methodology seminar. We organized fiveseminars/colloquiums for them.(a) February 22- March 2 - Colloquium on Issues in Ministry at SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the second year

students.(b) May 29-June 07 - Orientation Seminar at SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the newly registered students.(c) June 10-18 - Research Methodology Seminar at SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the second year students.(d) September 06-15 - Foundational Colloquium at SCEPTRE, Kolkata, for the first year students from

North and North East India(e) September 12-22 – Foundational Colloquium at OTS, Kottayam for the first year students from the

South, and Specialization Colloquium at OTS, Kottayam, for the second year students.

We thank all the professors, mentors and dissertation guides for the help they rendered to the success ofthe D.Min program. We especially thank the Principal of OTS for subsidizing the rent of the collegefacilities and allowing D.Min students to use the library free of cost. We acknowledge the support offaculty members from Bishop’s College, Serampore College and Orthodox Theological Seminary fortheir continued support.

3) Master of Christian Studies Teacher’s Seminar: BCS/MCS Teacher’s Seminar - 2011 was successfullyorganized at SCEPTRE, Kolkata from 30th October to 1st November 2011, for the Senate affiliated col-leges who are offering BSC program and a few colleges who plan to start the extension program wereinvited to the seminar. Altogether 17 teachers attended the seminar. The Dean of SCEPTRE supported byDrs. Roger Gaikwad and M.T. Cherian, Associate Dean, coordinated the entire program. The participantsreviewed the curriculum and regulation. Some suggestions and recommendations of the teacher’s seminarare now under consideration by the appropriate committee of the Senate. The application process is nowcompleted and we hope to organize Orientation Seminar in May this year. We thank the Senate, especially

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Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the Registrar, and Dr. Dietrich Werner, ETE Global Coordinator for the support andencouragement.

4) Teacher’s Pedagogy Seminar: Two Teacher’s Pedagogy Seminars were successfully organized atSCEPTRE, Kolkata for the Senate affiliated colleges in North and North East India. The first seminar wasorganized from July 17-19, 2011 in which 30 teachers including the Principals, Vice Principals and Deansattended the seminar. The second teacher’s pedagogy seminar was organized from 01-03 October, 2010where 24 teachers attended. Altogether 54 teachers from 17 colleges attended the seminars. 16 resourcepersons facilitated the seminar. This year seminars focused on three issues: (a) Effective Teaching (b)Teaching Theology from the Margin’s Perspective, and (c) The Use of Information Technology in Teach-ing Theology. Since most of the issues relating to curriculum are clarified/ratified, teachers suggested thatthe Senate initiate ‘Cluster-wise’ pedagogical institute from the next academic year. We record our sincereappreciation to all the resource persons for sharing their expertise and wisdom. We especially acknowl-edge the support of Loreto College, Kolkata, for sharing their expertise in both the seminars. We alsoexpress our thankfulness to the Senate, especially to Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the Registrar, for giving us theopportunity to coordinate these important seminars for the Senate affiliated colleges this year as well.

5) Commercial tourism is growing with the sole objective of profit, pleasure and enjoyment denying the rightto live in dignity especially to the poor and marginalized people. New forms of violence against indig-enous people, women and children, and entire God’s creation are being perpetuated. Recognizing thatthese are ethical, theological and missiological concerns, the SCEPTRE collaborated with ECOT in One-day seminar “Commercial Tourism and Theological Education” on 3rd March at SCEPTRE, Kolkata toevolve Christian response and action to this challenge from theological framework. ECOT and SCEPTREplan to initiate more programs to challenge the current commercially oriented tourism.

B) Non-formal Ecumenical Theological Education Initiatives: The SCEPTRE continues to create platform forinterfaith dialogue, ecumenical exchange lectures, symposium, consultation, workshop, and theologicalroundtable on contemporary life cutting-edge issues. This year we have collaborated our activities with EDAN-WCC, ETE-WCC, NCCI, Compassion India, Colleges/seminaries, and local churches. Through their supportand cooperation, we have organized the following activities during the academic year.

1) In collaboration and support of EDAN-WCC, Dr. K.C. Abraham and myself delivered lectures on “TeachingTheology from Disability Perspectives” in seven colleges/schools:- 28th October, 2011 - Serampore College, Serampore- 5th November, 2011 - Impur Bible School, Impur- 8th November, 2011 - John Robert Theological Seminary, Shillong- 24th November, 2011 - Bishop’s College, Kolkata- 6th December, 2011 - Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil- 8th December, 2011 - Trinity Theological College, Dimapur- 27th January, 2012 - Calcutta Bible Seminary, Kolkata

2) With the support of ESHA-NCCI, we could organized three HIV awareness programs under the theme“Ministry to People Living with AIDS” from June 7-8 for church and lay leaders. 30 pastors and layleaders attended in the first program. In conjunction to teacher’s pedagogical seminar the other two semi-nars were organized on 19th July and 3rd October for theological teachers. We record our appreciation toArunima Hospice, Kolkata for the exposure programs and equipping us to understand Care and Counsel-ing techniques for PLW HIV & AIDS and Management of NGOs, issues on HIV and People with differentsexual preference, and community prevention program of HIV. 56 teacher’s attended the second and thirdprograms. We thank Dr. Roger Gaikwad, Fr. Philip Kuruvilla and Mr. Among Jamir for their support andexpertise.

3) With the support of the ‘Justice and Care India’ and‘ Compassion East India’, the SCEPTRE organizedtwo times One-day seminars on “Child Trafficking and Legal Protection of Girl Child”. The first seminarwas organized on 14th March, 2011 for pastors from Nagaland. Altogether 23 pastors attended the seminar.The second seminar was organized on June 25 for NGOs workers, students and church leaders from NorthIndia. 14 participants attended the second seminar. The seminars created awareness on the current situa-tion of child trafficking and legal rights of girl child in the country with special emphasis to the role of thechurch.

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3) Church Leaders’ Continuing Theological Education – Under the theme “Re-reading the Bible in theChanging Context,” the SCEPTRE facilitated 5 training programs for pastors, youth leaders and womenleaders of Nagaland:a) Ao Baptist Pastor’s training was conducted from March 11-17, 2011 at the SCEPTRE (15 pastors

attended the program).b) Youth Leaders training (first batch) was conducted May 07-10, 2011 at SCEPTRE, Kolkata (27 youth

leaders attended the program).c) Women’s Leaders training (first batch) was organized from July 3-7, 2011 at SCEPTRE (17 women

leaders attended).d) Youth leaders program (second batch) was organized from September 21-27 at SCEPTRE (23 youth

leaders attended)e) Women’s Leaders training (second batch) was conducted from October 24-29, 2011 at SCEPTRE (19

women’s leaders attended).Professors from Bishop’s College, Serampore College and staff from Justice and Care, Compassion EastIndia and Arunima Hospice were the resource persons for the programs. We thank the churches in Nagalandfor shouldering the expenses of the training program. We also record our gratefulness to all the resourcepersons for their time and participation.

4) The SCEPTRE coordinated the D.Th Methodology Seminar from May 1-14, 2011 (refer to Dean’s reportfor details).

5) The SCEPTRE hosted an International Theological Symposium jointly organized by WCC-Just and In-clusive Communities, NCCI, Bishop’s College and Gossner Theological College from 13-16th December,2011. This symposium was attended by about 50 participants, represented by church leaders, theologians,NGOs, from India, Norway, Taiwan, and Myanmar. The symposium was centered around the theme The-ologies for a New Church and New World. This symposium was divided into Dalit and Indigenous (Adivasis& Tribals) groups for special emphasis upon their distinct identities. The Indigenous group laid stress ontheme Doing Indigenous Theology in Asia: Towards New Frontiers, while the Dalit group focused onecclesiology from dalit perspective.

6) To support SCEPTRE’s library and promote library exchange programme, the SCEPTRE collaborated inpublishing two books: (a) Jesus Christ the Light of the World: Revisiting New Delhi 1961 WCC Assemblyon Mission and Ecumenism (a joint publication of NCCI-SCEPTRE (b) Doing Theology from DisabilityPerspective (a joint publication of ATESEA-SCEPTRE. The sale proceed are used for the library devel-opment.

C) The SCEPTRE Program Centre:1) SCEPTRE facilities: I am happy that SCEPTRE is increasingly used by churches and church-based

NGOs in spite of the limited space and facilities. We had the privilege of hosting 25 meetings, lectures,consultations during the year and this in turn generated income for SCEPTRE’s ministry. We could alsorepay 3 lakhs to the Senate out of the income. The following facilities were added at the Centre during thelast academic year.

2) We have given wireless internet connections to our guests.3) We have improved the library facility and office space by adding new tables, chairs and air-conditioners.4) We have added 204 books and 12 journals in our library.

D) D.Min Scholarship for Women: The Christian Education Fund of Kassel, Germany continue to supportD.Min scholarship program. This year we have awarded scholarship to 6 women. Thanks to Rev. EberhardWill for this initiative and support. We also acknowledge the support of United Evangelical Lutheran Churchin India for D.Min scholarship.

E) The Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang continues to support SCEPTRE’s program with a grant of 1 lakh. This yearBaptist Church of Mizoram has renewed their support with a grant of Rs. 50,000. We have also received a grantof Rs. 25,000 from the Presbyterian Church of India. We record our gratitude for their continued support andpartnership in SCEPTRE’s programs.

F) Promotional Engagements: Apart from SCEPTRE’s ongoing activities, Dr. M.T. Cherian and myself couldbe involved in various academic and church related programs. Dr. Cherian continues to coordinate interfaith

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initiatives for Peace Coalition and facilitated leadership program in Hawai, USA. He has contributed 3 articlesin reputed journals. I helped in EDAN initiative for developing disability discourse curriculum for theologicalcolleges in PERSETIA, Indonesia and ATEM, Myanmar. Also, helped Asia-Pacific YMCA in developingalternative tourism program. I also had the privilege of facilitating the theological education by extensionprograms in Vietnam and Cambodia. To promote leadership skills, Ms. Aparna was sent to Dhaka to partici-pate in the program on interfaith dialogue in diversity in July and Mr. Premanshu to Bangalore to participate inthe program on globalization and youth in August.

Gratitude:

I would like to end this report with a word of appreciation to all the churches, colleges/seminaries and ecumenicalpartners for their continued support and partnership. My special thanks goes to ETE-WCC, EDAN-WCC forvarious programs; Christian Education Fund, Germany for D.Min women’s scholarship; NCCI-ESHA for HIVawareness programs; and Colleges/seminaries, Churches, and all the well wishers for their generous contributionand cooperation. Without their generous support and partnership we would have not achieved those programs. Weuphold them in our prayer for their continued ministry.

Last, but not the least, I express my sincere gratitude to my colleague Dr. M.T. Cherian and all the staff of SCEPTREfor efficiently and diligently discharging their duties all through the year.

Respectfully yours,

Wati LongcharDean, SCEPTRE, Kolkata

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Appendix – III

Report of the Dean, Department of Research/SATHRI2011-2012

Hon’ble Master, Respected President, Members of the Council, the Senate and the Board, Distinguished Guestsand Friends,

I deem it a great privilege to present to you a brief report on the activities of the Department of Research/SATHRIfor the year 2011-2012.

Introductory note:For more than two decades, the doctoral and research programmes of the Board and the Senate had been run andcoordinated by SATHRI from Bangalore Office. As was mentioned in the past, we have laid a strong foundation forour doctoral programme. After twenty years of its establishment in Bangalore, on the basis of the recommendationof the Review Committee, the Board and the Senate in 2010 resolved that SATHRI be moved to Serampore fromBangalore Office so as to function as the Department of Research of the University. Such being the case, SATHRIwhich had been the programme of research of the Board has become the Department of Research of the SeramporeCollege (University). Under the University the head of the department is termed as the Dean who shall be respon-sible for research programme. The newly appointed Dean has started functioning from Serampore in February,2011 in the Office of the Senate.

The Committee for Research which is responsible for the academic administration of the Department of Research/SATHRI met twice in April and November, 2011. Apart from granting admission to the candidates recommendedby the Doctoral Research Centres, they received progress report of students enrolled at various centres and scruti-nized the study plans as well as their thesis proposals. The Committee also ensured that the doctoral researchprogramme run systematically without compromising its high standard, in cooperation with the Doctoral ResearchCentres under the Senate of Serampore College (University).

The following are highlights of the main activities of the Department of Research/SATHRI under the guidance ofthe Committee for Research for the past one year.

New Admissions:The following candidates who had been recommended for admission into D.Th. programme at various DoctoralResearch Centres were granted admission beginning from June 2011.

1. Department of Research/SATHRIMs. P. Baby Rani Women StudiesMr. Temsuyanger Old Testament

2. United Theological College, Bangalore (UTC)a. Mr. Limatemsu Ao New Testamentb. Rev. J. Stanley Jones New Testamentc. Mr. Rangthang Renbi New Testamentd. Rev. T. Samuel Christian Ministrye. Ms. Isuknungrenla Christian Ministry

3. FFRRC, Kottayama. Mr. Sangtinuk Old Testamentb. Ms. Sajitha Varghese New Testamentc. Mr. George Phillip New Testamentd. Rev. Livingston Sing J.R. New Testamente. Fr. Alex John Christian Theologyf. Mr. Shibu Varghese Christian Theologyg. Mr. Joji Mathew Christian Theologyh. Rev. Ipe K.A. History of Christianityi. Mr. Toshitemjen History of Christianityj. Rev. Abraham Mathew Christian Ministry

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k. Mr. Mathew K. Muthalaly Christian Ministryl. Rev. R. Vanlaltluanga Christian Ministrym. Mr. Vinoji Thomas Christian Ministry

4. Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, (GLTC) Chennaia. Mr. John Lalnuntluanga History of Christianityb. Rev. S. David Joseph Raj History of Christianityc. Rev. O. Densingh Religions

5. North India Institutes of Post Graduate Theological Studies (NIIPGTS)a. Mr. Tongpangkokba New Testamentb. Rev. R.D. Mawia Ralte Religions

6. Union Biblical Seminary (UBS), Pune.a. Mr. Chubamongba Ao Old Testamentb. Ms. Nyimanayanga Chang Old Testamentc. Ms. Husazulu Chunzho Old Testament

7. Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary (TTS)a. Ms. P.K. Reeja Communicationb. Ms. I. Lanusenla Ao Communication

With the new admission indicated above, this year we have as many as 166 doctoral students registered at variousDoctoral Research Centres under the Senate. While 38 of them have submitted their theses, 12 of them werecleared for viva voce. It may be good to mention that the number of woman students has increased as the year goesby. As the Department of Research/SATHRI has completed twenty two years of its existence this year, as many as58 women have been enrolled for doctoral programme under the Senate and so far 17 of them have received thedegree. At present, we have 33 women candidates enrolled for the doctoral programme at various Doctoral Re-search Centres.

It is gratifying to note that this year out of 84 doctoral students enrolled at various Doctoral Research Centresbetween 2008-2011, 56 of them got benefited with the scholarship fund made available to the Department ofResearch. by EMW, Germany, Common Global Ministries, USA, ICCO & Kerk in Actie, Netherlands, MethodistChurch in UK and from other sources. Efforts are now being made to increase the scholarship fund by approachingsome more overseas’ partners.

Here it must also be mentioned that the students have been given admission into the doctoral programme not onlyto strengthen the faculty development in theological institutions but also to provide leadership to the Church andsociety.

Candidates who have been recommended for the award of the degree:I am happy to report that this year the following 12 D.Th candidates have been recommended to the Senate forthe award of the degree on the basis of their performance in viva voce.

1. Ms. Precey Varghese (168/01) Christian Theology FFRRC2. Rev. A. John Prabhakar (300/06) Christian Ministry SATHRI3. Rev. Epratha Sarathy (186/03) Christian Ministry UTC4. Rev. Samuel George (301/06) Christian Theology UTC5. Rev. M. Thangkosei Haokip (317/06) History of Christianity SATHRI6. Rev. Vanlalchhawna Khiangte (218/05) New Testament FFRRC7. Ms. Jayachitra L (304/06) New Testament FFRRC8. Mr. Giri K (309/06) Religions NIIPGTS9. Ms. Lovely Awomi G. Jamaes (196/03) Christian Theology FFRRC10. Mr. C. Somu Ebenezer Ross (191/03) Christian Theology GLTC11. Rev. H. Lalrinthanga (232/07) History of Christianity TTS/SATHRI12. Rev. Hamries Rymabai (244/07) Religions NIIPGTS

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ment of Research/SATHRI but to the Senate Office for evaluation as clearly indicated on the title page of eachthesis. As in the case of other examinations under the Senate, the Registrar is solely responsible for the evaluationof theses. Department of Research/SATHRI is held responsible only for conducting viva voce.

Here it must be noted that procedures have been followed to conduct the viva voce. Because of the financialconstrains and in view of the conveniences of the examiners, this year viva voce examinations for twelve candi-dates were arranged at four colleges: Bishop College, Kolkata, United Theological College, Bangalore, OrthodoxTheological Seminary, Kottayam and Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Chennai. Having satisfied the exam-iners at viva voce, all of them have been recommended to the Senate for the award of the degree.

Seminar/Colloquium:1. D.Th Research Methodology Seminar/Orientation Course:

The D.Th Methodology Seminar/ Orientation course is organized every year for the doctoral candidates underthe Senate of Serampore College. It is an occasion of intense learning and deepening of critical abilities of thestudent participants. It is also an intense programme of paper presentation and discussion by both the faculty/resource persons and the students. Its objective is to provide the doctoral candidates with necessary method-ological tools for research, to help them maintain uniform standard, to expose them methodological issues invarious disciplines and to help them in sharpening their research focus and area.

This year the Methodology Seminar was organised with the help of ICCO and Kerk in Actie, Netherlands,from May 1st - 14th at SCEPTRE, Kolkata. Dr. Wati Longchar, Dean of Extension and D.Min Program, servedefficiently as the Director of the Seminar/ Orientation course. Dr. M.T. Cherian, Associate Dean, Extensionsand Dr. Sunil M. Caleb, Principal of Bishop’s College also helped us in arranging accommodation and food forthe participants. Despite his busy schedule, Fr. Dr. K. M. George, Chairperson of the Research Committeeparticipated in the Seminar leading inaugural devotion and presenting the paper in the first session. A total of30 newly admitted D.Th students and 4 other prospective candidates attended the Seminar.

The Seminar/Orientation course consisted of the following components: theological research in India/ Asiancontext; thesis title and thesis proposal formulation; methodological issues in various theological disciplines;thesis proposal presentation and departmental meetings. Resource persons from different disciplines and fromall over the country shared their views and ideas on methodological issues.

The Methodology Seminar provides the candidates for D.Th Studies programme a good opportunity to studyand to work together. Like the previous year, most of the students expressed their satisfaction with all thearrangements made for the Seminar and also found the Seminar quite beneficial and insightful for their futureDoctoral studies.

2. Seminar on Asian theologyIn collaboration with the Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, Chennai, a seminar on theological issues inAsian context had been organized for the last two years. It has become an important annual feature of Depart-ment of Research/SATHRI programmes or activities. A seminar like this gives our D.Th students an opportu-nity to interact with the prominent theologians and scholars from Roman Catholic and secular circles, whohave been actively engaged in theological endeavours in different parts of Asia.

This year seminar on Asian Public Theology was organized at Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, Chennaifrom September 7-9, 2011. Seventeen D.Th students from six Doctoral Research Centres and five facultymembers from affiliated colleges including the Chairperson of Committee for Research participated in thisseminar. The theme ‘Asian Public Theology’ was divided into 11 sub-themes and five of them were assigned tothe five faculty members.

Seminar on Asian Public Theology has helped the students in making theology relevant and meaningful incontemporary Asian context. It has also challenged them to evolve new thinking in doing mission in the con-temporary socio-political and economic context of Asia. A book containing the seminar papers is going to bepublished. This may be an important source for doing theology in Asian context today.

Department of Research/SATHRI’s participation and involvement in this Seminar was made possible with thesupport of the Methodist Church in Britain.

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3. National Colloquium/Inter Disciplinary Colloquium:National Colloquium or Inter-disciplinary Colloquium is one of the important annual features of Departmentof Research/SATHRI programmes or activities. The Second and Third Year D.Th students with faculty repre-sentatives from different Doctoral Centres under the Senate are brought together at least once a year for mutuallearning and cross-fertilization of ideas and perspectives. The Colloquium is an occasion for a fellowship ofthe students and faculty members who come together in one place to share their concerns, views and ideas onthe themes selected. It was also an occasion for strengthening relation among theological institutions. It alsofulfills the need of having a community of scholars, enriches the research programme and provides the oppor-tunity to share ideas.

This year, the National Colloquium was organised at Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai, with thesupport of ICCO & Kerk in Actie in Netherlands. All the Second and Third year D.Th students totaling 45 and12 faculty members from different Doctoral Research Centres under the Senate participated in this Collo-quium. Dr. Solomon Victus served efficiently as the Programme Coordinator. Because of the concession gra-ciously given by the Principal, Dr. M. Gnanavaram, the Colloquium was organized with reasonable expenses.

The theme of Colloquium was Doing Mission in Contemporary Context of India. The theme was dividedinto 6 sub-themes – Corruption (Lok Pal), Religious Fundamentalism, Ecological Crisis, Globalisation andEconomic Disparity, Regionalism and Communalisation of Politics, Terrorism and Ethnic Violence. Each ofthe papers was written and presented by group of students belonging to different Doctoral Centres. Each of theCentres was also assigned to respond each of the papers mentioned above. Rev. Dr. P.C. Gine, Vice Principal,who has been currently acting as the Principal and Secretary of the Council of Serampore College (University),was invited to inaugurate the Colloquium and to give a key note address at this Colloquium. The NationalColloquium was indeed a great opportunity for mutual learning and sharing of thought as we envisaged it.

National Colloquium is an eye opener for the participants to review how best the task of doing mission shouldbe done in the contemporary context of India. It may evolve new thinking in doing mission in the contemporarysocio-political and economic context of India. We are now in the process of publishing the papers presentedand discussed in this Colloquium in a book form.

Publications:As was done last year, Department of Research/SATHRI has published two issues of SATHRI JOURNAL in onevolume. Here I would like to mention that SATHRI JOURNAL was published in 1991. Due to some inconve-niences it was not published for some years. Even though it has continuously been published for the last four years,yet the subscribers are few. I strongly feel that we should give a serious attention to it. As we are aware of, SATHRIJOURNAL is primarily meant for the publication of scholarly articles.

We are in the process of publishing articles presented in the Colloquium in the form of book entitled Doing Mis-sion in Contemporary Context of India. We are also in the process of enlarging and reprinting the book Issues inTheological Research: A Methodological Exploration.

We have in our stock a good number of copies of 31 books published by BTESSC/SATHRI during the last fewyears. The total stock may be estimated about four lacks. This year almost all the theological colleges/seminarshave been requested to place an order for these books. Till today we have received very few orders for most of thebooks. I wish we should give serious thought to it.

Department of Research/SATHRI Building:I am happy to report that the Council of Serampore College has allotted a site for the building complex of theDepartment of Research/SATHRI inside the College campus. The plan has been made and approved by the Counciland the concerned committee. Area of the Building to be constructed is Sq ft. 33,150. Total Estimate is Rs3,65,96,360.00. The Ground Breaking Ceremony was done on October 17th 2011 under the leadership of Rev. Dr.Lalchungnunga, the former Principal of Serampore College.

In the building complex, there will be offices of the Master, the Dean and the National Professors, rooms for thedoctoral students and research scholars, library and archives seminar and consultation rooms, residential flats forthe Dean, the National Professors and the guests. The construction work is expected to begin within the next fewweeks with the sale proceeds of SATHRI properties in Bangalore, which have been deposited in the Bank. We havegot the sanction from the Serampore Municipality for the building. Work order was already given to Hi-Tech who

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have constructed the Senate buildking. To complete the whole building complex as per estimate, we need to raisemore funds at least Rupees two crores and sixty lacks from local sources and overseas partners.

Future Plans and Concerns:As SATHRI has moved to Serampore to function as the Department of Research of the University, while coordinat-ing and guiding other Doctoral Research Centres, without undermining the role and function of the Centres, it hasbeen planned to conduct doctoral research programmes under direct supervision of the Department of Research/SATHRI. It is also envisaged that interdisciplinary research programmes with the Universities in India and abroadwill be taken up at the Department of Research/SATHRI in future. Enquiries with regards to entering into somekind of agreement for research from Universities abroad are being received, which will be taken up for consider-ation once the infrastructures are ready. We also plan to enter into dialogue with the UGC for planning in research.With this end in view, the building of the Department of Research/SATHRI has been planned to accommodate atleast twenty research scholars of various disciplines and four National Professors. Efforts have also been made toestablish the Chairs for National Professors and to improve facilities to meet the requirements for running researchwork.

In order to carry out the future plan mentioned above, what is urgently required is finance. Right from its inception,SATHRI was totally dependant upon the overseas’ support. Due to the increasing demand from other countries, thefunds coming from overseas’ partners have dwindled in recent past and some of them have given us a warning thatthey will stop funding us after one or two years. Despite our request, most of the traditional partners exceptingEMW,Germany, ICCO & Kerk in Actie, Methodist Church in UK and Global World Ministries, USA have stoppedfunding us for some years. Even among the partners who have been supporting us, only the EMW Germany, hasgiven us grant for infrastructure. This being the case, serious attention should be given to ensure that Department ofResearch/SATHRI function with a sound and stable financial basis.

It may be good to mention here that since the SATHRI has been bifurcated and has moved to Serampore to becomethe Department of Research of the University, the financial burden has become doubled. Most of the Grants whichhave been received from the overseas partners are the designated funds and as such Department of Research/SATHRI has little or no source of income for the administrative expenses. This being the case, the financial needsincluding the salaries of the Dean and Office staff have been taken care by the Senate Office and the MizoramPresbyterian Chuch Synod. In this context of financial constrains, we have approached some churches and indi-viduals in Mizoram and other parts of North East India, The response we have received was not in a big way butencouraging. It would be good if some of the officers of the Senate could meet with them to promote the idea andget more support. While we are grateful that Department of Research/SATHRI has been supported by overseas’partners, we must be sure of the fact that our doctoral studies programme is for the Churches in India, which mustbe sensitized or challenged to assume the responsibility for it.

In mobilization of local resources to financially support the Department of Research/SATHRI, what is concerned isnot only to approach the churches and the individuals but also to institute new or additional fees in the D.Th Feestructure. In coordinating and guiding doctoral programme, the Department of Research/SATHRI has spent lacs ofrupees without receiving little or no other income either from the Centres or the students. This needs to be ad-dressed in our efforts to mobilize local resources.

The concerns expressed in the reports last year, namely scholarship and academic excellence continue to be ourconcerns. This year in addition to 16 continuing students, we have 40 applicants from various Doctoral Centres forthe scholarship. While 22 of them were given full scholarship, the rest were given one time scholarship grant orbursary. We appreciate in gratefulness the efforts made by our Hon’ble Master Rt. Rev. Dr. John Sadananda and mypredecessor, Rev. Dr. Wati Longchar in raising fund for the D.Th Scholarship in the past. We are now exploring thepossibility of getting more funds from local sources and abroad. Since the Churches and Theological Colleges/Seminaries are not in a position to provide adequate support to their doctoral candidates, raising fund from over-seas as well as from local sources remains one of the important concerns.

Even though we have laid a strong foundation for our doctoral programme, the goal - to achieve academicexcellence remains the important concern of the Committee for Research and the Senate. Following the decision ofthe Senate, Common Entrance Test (CET) for all the candidates at different Centres will be conducted by theSenate Office from this year. This would help us to achieve to some extent academic excellence in our doctoralprogramme at various Doctoral Research Centres under the Senate.

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Another concern is to address lack of resource persons in the areas/fields like History of Christianity, Communica-tion, Missiology and Women studies. We have produced more than 121 doctorates in the past twenty two years. Butwhen we look for resource persons in the areas mentioned above, very few of them are available to guide ourdoctoral candidates. We need to seriously look into this and take some steps to address this concern.

As mentioned several times in the past, since our country is so vast and diverse, our concern still remains to evolvedoctoral research centre in different regions without undermining academic excellence. With this in mind, it isimportant to identify and strengthen some colleges in different regions that are capable of offering doctoral studiesin some specified areas

Thanks:As the Dean of Department of Research/SATHRI, this is my first year to give the report. First of all, I would likeplace on record my gratitude to the Senate, Council of Serampore College (University) and Mizoram Presbyte-rian Church Synod for giving me this opportunity to serve as the Dean. In particular I would like to thank BishopDr. John Sadananda, Master of the Council, and Bishop Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos, President of the Senate, for theircounsel and encouragement, Dr. Ravi Tiwari, Registrar of the Senate for providing the Office space and also for hisgenerous help in many ways including office management. I could carry out my responsibility with their help andencouragement.

I am grateful to Fr. Dr. K.M. George, Chairperson and all other members of the Committee for Research for theirsupport and cooperation. I am also thankful to Dr. P. Mohan Larbeer, BTESSC Secretary, Dr. Wati Longchar,Dean, Extensions and D.Min Programme, Dr. M.T. Cherian Associate Dean, Extensions for their help during thistransitional period.

I would like to thank all the Principals and the Registrars/Deans of Doctoral Research Centres for their cooperationand support in our doctoral and research programmes. Our thanks also goes to all the resource persons of theSeminars/Colloquium, the hosting Principals/Directors and Staff, thesis guides, members of the supervisory com-mittee and the examiners for their help and cooperation in all the research programmes,

Our special thanks goes to our overseas partners especially EMW, Germany, ICCO & Kerk in Actie, Nether-lands, Methodist Church in Britain and Common Global Ministries, USA for their partnership with us and fortheir generous support for all the doctoral and research programmes, scholarships publications, infrastructures, etc.Department of Research/SATHRI has been running smoothly till today because of their valuable support. We arealso grateful to all the Churches particularly the Churches in North East India and the individuals for their generouscontribution towards the support of the Department of Research/SATHRI.

Lastly but not the least I would like to thank the Office staff of the Department of Research/SATHRI and also all thestaff of the Senate and of the BTESSC for their help and support.

Respectfully submitted-H. Vanlalauva

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Appendix - IV

BOARD OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION ANDTHE SENATE OF SERAMPORE COLLEGE (UNIVERSITY) MEETINGS

FINDINGS COMMITTEE

The 37th Meeting of the Board of Theological Education and the 87th Meeting of the Senate of Serampore College(University) at the New Theological College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from 8th-10th February, 2012

1. In line with the Seminar Theme “CLIMATE JUSTICE”, the BTESSC secretary’s report too expressed a genu-ine concern and commitment for a theology of the earth and the earth community. The urgency for a creationtheology to facilitate meaningful thoughts of stewardship was reiterated. The need of the hour to expresssolidarity with the victims of climatic change was affirmed. The commitment of the theological educationprogramme in concretizing ideas and taking proactive steps in this regard was once again emphasized.

2. The announcement of the accomplishment of the efforts towards an on-line library facility (Globe TheoLib)for the Serampore family was indeed welcome news, and the devoted services of the Founder Director ofGlobe Ethics, Dr. Christoph Stueckelberger was gratefully acknowledged. It was pointed out that the Seramporefamily could make a profound contribution towards strengthening this online programme to the benefit ofacademic communities across the globe.

3. The determination to reach out to India’s neighborhood, particularly the progress made in getting connectedwith MIT and ATEM, Myanmar was noted with appreciation. There was also the reaffirmation of the Seramporefamily’s determination to work towards strengthening theological education in our neighboring countries,particularly in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.

4. The increased number of women delegates representing theological colleges in the Board and Senate Meetingswas noted with appreciation. However, it was also felt that there should be conscious and consistent efforts toensure equal participation of women in various programmes of the Board and Senate.

5. The concerns expressed by the Rev. Dr. Dietrich Werner, the Global Programme Coordinator of the ETE/WCCduring last Board meeting was brought to the attention of the body, especially regarding the need to havedialogue with those sections that are not adequately represented in the Serampore family (Evangelicals, Pente-costals, etc.). It was felt that this matter be addressed with a spirit of commitment and passion in the comingyears.

6. The matter of developing theological literature, particularly theological text books in regional languages wasexpressed with great concern. Immediate steps will have to be taken up to strengthen the text-book programme,which would give life and meaning to theological education at the grass root level.

7. The Board and the Senate should take appropriate measures to revitalize the ATTI (Association of TheologicalTeachers in India) to promote younger theologians in order to develop their creative thinking, writing andteaching skills.

8. It was also suggested that the possibility to expand the Board membership to the evangelical fraternity beexplored. This will promote mutual exchange and enrichment in theological deliberations.

9. While appreciating the efforts towards promoting academic excellence, it was also pointed out that ministerialformation should be given adequate importance. The relevance and significance of the regional componentshould not be overlooked while addressing the plurality and diversity of the sub-continent.

10. The initiative towards the revision of M.Th curriculum was appreciated as it is the right step towards takingtheological education forward to a world of competition and complexities. It was further suggested that theproject be carried out with a sense of urgency and also in line with the spirit of the new B.D curriculum.

11. As it has already been suggested in several pedagogical seminars and related meetings, due importance shouldbe given to pedagogical training, particularly at the level of Master of Theology studies.

12. It was proposed that local resources be mobilized for the programmes of the BTESSC and SATHRI.

Dr. John Samuel RajDr.Wati Longchar10th February, 2012