Bachelor of Theology

General information about this course

The B.Th. programme is considered as adequate degree for the exercise of Pastoral Ministry of the Church. The course emphasizes study of Bible, Christian Faith, History of Christianity, and Religions with their missiological implications in the context of a pluralistic world. The practical work provides opportunities for involvement in ministerial practice, exposure to socio-cultural and religious situations with a view to bring integration in the total learning experience.It is three and half year to four years programme.

Admission requirements for the B.Th. Degree Course

The minimum requirements as determined by the Senate of Serampore College are mentioned below.

A candidate who has passed 10+2 Higher Secondary examination (12th or PUC or PDC with a total of 12 years of schooling starting from standard one) or its recognized equivalent programme (e.g., Diploma courses (after completing 10th standard) with a minimum of two years duration, such as ITI, Nursing, Hotel Management etc., recognized by the Govt. Education Department, considered to be equivalent to 12th standard).

He/she has passed 10th class and should have done two years of further study in a theological or secular institution and should have experience in Christian ministry or any public service.

B.Th. to BD Upgrade (2 Year BD Degree Program):

A candidate who has passed B.Th., degree program with BOS11 & BOS12 is eligible to join 2 year BD degree program (Upgrader).

Further, BOS11 & BOS12 can be exempted, if the candidate has passed the Class XII examination with English as a compulsory subject under the Board Examination (including Vernacular medium).

Mature Candidates

• A mature candidate is one who:-
  1. has attained 25 years of age;
  2. has the minimum qualification of 10^th; standard;
  3. has three years of ministerial experience;
  4. has passed “Mature Candidate Entrance Examination” of the Senate of Serampore College; he/she shall be admitted to the 1^st year of 3^rd year B.Th. degree program. Mature Entrance Examination held in the month of October/November and March/April every year.

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

A candidate who has passed Dip. C.S., with Qualifying English paper BOS11 and BOS12, shall be enrolled in the 2ndyear of 3 year B.Th. degree programme.
Further, BOS11 & BOS12 can be exempted, if the candidate has passed the Class XII examination with English as a compulsory subject under the Board Examination (including Vernacular medium).

Dip. B.T. to B.Th. Upgrade:

A candidate who has passed Dip. B.T., with Qualifying English paper BOS11 and BOS12, shall be enrolled in the 2^ndyear of 3 year B.Th. degree programme.

Further, BOS11 & BOS12 can be exempted, if the candidate has passed the Class XII examination with English as a compulsory subject under the Board Examination (including Vernacular medium).

Fees :

N.B.:

• The Church of Cross Theological College reserves the right to change the fees structure.
• Fees once paid are not refundable.
• All fees must be sent by Demand Draft in favour of the “The Registrar, Church of Cross Theological College of Serampore College, Serampore”.

Important Submission Dates