The Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) programme is considered an adequate academic qualification for the exercise of Pastoral Ministry in the Church. The course emphasizes an in-depth study of the Bible, Christian Faith, History of Christianity, and Religions, along with their missiological implications, especially in the context of a pluralistic world. The programme also includes practical training, providing students with opportunities for involvement in ministerial practice and exposure to diverse socio-cultural and religious situations. This is intended to foster the integration of theory and practice, leading to a holistic theological learning experience. The duration of the programme is three and a half to four years.

Admission Requirements for the B.Th. Degree Programme

The minimum requirements, as determined by the Senate of Serampore College (University), are as follows:

  1. The candidate must have completed 18 years of age.
  2. The candidate must have passed the 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination (12th standard / PUC / PDC, Diploma courses after completing 10th standard with a minimum duration of two years such as ITI, Nursing, Hotel Management, etc., recognized by the Government Educational Department and considered equivalent to the 12th standard).

Mature Candidates

A mature candidate is one who:

  1. Has attained 25 years of age
  2. Has a minimum qualification of 10th standard
  3. Has three years of ministerial experience
  4. Has passed the Mature Candidate Entrance Examination conducted by the Senate of Serampore College

Such candidates shall be admitted to the first year of the third-year B.Th. degree programme. The Mature Candidate Entrance Examination is conducted twice a year, during October/November and March/April.

Dip. C.S. to B.Th. Upgrade

  • A candidate who has passed DipC.S / Dip.B.T. shall be enrolled in the Second Year of the three-year B.Th. degree prohramme, provided all required non-credit compulsory B.Th. papers are completed along with B.Th. second and third-year studies. [OR]
  • Candidates who have completed 10th and obtained a 2 or 3 year college diploma from any of the senate of Serampore affiliated college or Dip.C.S completed from the Senate of Serampore College shall be admitted in the last year of 3 years B.Th degree programme
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