Master of Divinity (2020)

This course is an introductory journey into the language of the Old  Testament. This course is designed for students who seek to explore the  foundational principles of Hebrew, with an emphasis on reading and  understanding biblical texts in their original language. 

Teacher: Lyju Cherian

This course explores the ethical principles and moral frameworks within the Christian tradition. Students will engage with key theological concepts, biblical teachings, and historical perspectives to develop a comprehensive understanding of Christian ethics. The course examines how Christian ethical principles inform decision-making, social responsibility, and the pursuit of justice within diverse cultural and societal contexts. Through critical analysis and reflection, students will explore the application of Christian ethics to contemporary issues and challenges, fostering ethical discernment and a sense of moral responsibility.

Master of Divinity (2020)

This course explores two fundamental doctrines of Systematic Christian theology: Ecclesiology, the study of the Church, and Eschatology, the study of the end times. Students will dig into the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of these doctrines, examining etymological study, their significance for Christian belief and practice. Ecclesiology covers topics like origin, composition, nature, administration, government and purpose of the church. Eschatology covers systematic presentation of the fundamental and chronological events to happen in the future, and analyses various theological views with regards.

Master of Divinity (2020)

This is a graduate level study of the doctrines of salvation and angels. 

Master of Divinity (2020)

In this course students will be introduced to the general field of cultural anthropology. The course is intended to do a study of the origin, development, economy, politics, social and religious life, and the responses to the change of ethnic people groups. It will explore how to communicate God’s passion to establish His kingdom throughout the multicultural spectrum of humanity as well as it will investigate tools for more effective intercultural communications.

Master of Divinity (2020)

This course introduces the basics of Koine Greek, the original language of the New Testament. Through reading, translating, and an understanding of the basic grammar, the student of God’s Word gains a deeper appreciation of the world and culture of the first century world of Jesus and the apostles. In this course, the students will learn the Greek alphabet, correct pronunciation, Koinē  (Κοινή) Greek grammar, word formation and morphology, the noun declensions, prepositions, adjectives, pronouns, and some of the verb tenses of the indicative mood.

Master of Divinity (2020)

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the theological themes and concepts found in the New Testament. It will explore the historical, cultural, and literary context of the New Testament writings, and examine the major theological ideas presented in the Gospels, Acts, Pauline Epistles, General Epistles, and Revelation. The course will also consider the implications of New Testament theology for contemporary Christian faith and practice.

Teacher: Thotchihan Kashung

This course is an appraisal of the theologies and theological methods of Indian (Christian) thinkers and theologians like, Sadhu Sunder Singh, A.J Appasamy, P. Chenchaiah, V. Chakarai, etc.

Master of Divinity (2020)

The course will involve a study of the Biblical justification of Apologetics, Major Apologetical Issues. An introduction to the task and methodology of Christian apologetics. This course will explore common objections to the Christian faith and prepare students to respond in reasonable and appropriate ways. Students are also introduced to the impact of postmodernism in our culture, and the challenge it presents for the apologetic enterprise.Since most of the students are from Asia, focus will be on issues related to Asian/ Indian context. Special emphasis is given to the communication of gospel in the religious pluralistic context of India.

Master of Divinity (2020)

It is a brief study of the history of the church in India from the beginning to the present. This course focuses on the background of the beginning of Christianity in India and its early developments, expansion, challenges and impact of the church on the political, cultural, social and religious life of the Indian society.

Master of Divinity (2020)

A course designed to provide the student with the methodological tools necessary for planning and executing theological research and writing.

Master of Divinity (2020)

This course is a deliberation of the objectives of the church and goals of church ministry; discussions will focus on the ministries, sources of power for ministry, the recipients of ministry such as, society, individuals, family, and people with special needs; and the different types of ministries.

Master of Divinity (2020)

A study of the history of the church from the time of Pentecost to the Age of Reformation with emphasis on the development of orthodox and heterodox theology and significant leaders and events.

Master of Divinity (2020)

This course is a study of the theories of interpersonal and intrapersonal communication. 

Teacher: Yesudasan Samuel

This course examines the factors underpinning human behavior.  Theme for discussions includes factors influencing human behavior, personality, emotions motivation, learning and behavior change. Students will be introduced to the various fields where Psychology is applied. This course is of special importance as one studies counseling. 

Master of Divinity (2020)

This course examines the theological constructs that have been prominent from 1890-present as well as some contemporary theological issues. The rationale for this course is that part of understanding ourselves, in general, is understanding our heritage, our history, and the cultural milieu in which we exist.  Our self-understanding in the area of theology is greatly abetted as we gain more and more knowledge of the recent history of Protestant Theology, as it led up to our present theological context.  Also, such knowledge is indispensable in our attempt to understand the beliefs of many of our religious neighbors; it is often a prerequisite for sound Apologetics and effective evangelism.

Date: July 7th to August 5th 2022. 

Prof: Daniel Santhosh Kumar

Master of Divinity (2020)

This course includes the origins and the developments of the religious and secular movements. It introduces religious and secular developments in India during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Reformed movements such as Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Rama Krishna Mission, Rashtriya Seva Sangh, Brahma Kumaris, etc., will be studied and ideologies of individuals like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda, M.K. Gandhi, S. Radhakrishnan, Sai Baba, and Mata Amritanandamayi will be discussed.

Date: June 2nd to July 4th 2022. 

Prof: Dr. Iboyaima Singh

Master of Divinity (2020)

Hermeneutics and Homiletics is a course on interpreting the Bible and the art of preaching Biblical Sermons. The first section of the course will focus on Bible interpretation following a four-step methodology of Observation, Interpretation, Correlation, and Application. The second part of the course will focus on preparing and preaching expository sermons. Other types of sermon will be introduced for the awareness of the students.

Date: April 25th to May 27th, 2022. 

Prof: Dr. Hanson Manova 

Master of Divinity (2020)

This course introduces the student to the doctrines of man, sin, the person and work of the Holy Spirit. It begins with a study of the nature of man as created in the image of God and the entrance of sin into creation. The study will consider of the person and work of the Holy Spirit who indwells, fills and gifts all genuine believers.

Date: March 14th to April 15th, 2022. 

Prof: Daniel Santhosh Kumar.

Master of Divinity (2020)

The Theology of the Old Testament is concerned with an understanding of God and His self-revelation as this is found in the canonical Scriptures. Studying selected themes and passages about the communication of God to His chosen people, The Israelites and how this forms the foundational belief for an unshakable faith in the Messiah.

Date: February 3rd to February 28th, 2022. 

Dr. Immanuel