M.TH – HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
OVERVIEW
The curriculum is designed to give the students a comprehensive understanding of historical methodology and different perspectives of History. It enables the students to have an indepth study of historical events and leading to historical research and writing.
MAIN OBJECTIVES
The courses are designed with an aim to enable the students:
- To identify, understand and analyse various historiographical perspectives.
- To evaluate, interpret and appropriate perspectives, primary, secondary, tertiary, oral and living sources in accordance with principles and historical investigations.
- To develop the ability to evaluate and interpret the changes.
- To bring out the unknown/unwritten histories of the people at the periphery to include them in mainstream history.
COURSE WORK
The candidate shall be required to take course work as follows:
4 Credits
Total 50 Credits
| Course Requirements | Credits | |
| Area A | 10 Credits | |
| (i) | Historical Methodology and Historiography of the Indian Church | 4 |
| (ii) | Major issues in the History of Christianity in India from 1st to 21st century | 4 |
| (iii) | History of Christianity among Dalits | 2 |
| Area B | 8 Credits | |
| (i) | History of Christianity during the early period upto 600AD | 4 |
| (ii) | History of Christianity during the early Medieval period to the Reformation period(600-1700) | 4 |
| Area C | 10 Credits | |
| (i) | History of Eccumenical Movement | 4 |
| (ii) | Christianity in Asia | 2 |
| (iii) | Detailed study of Pentecostal and Charismatic movement in India | 2 |
| (iv) | Women in History of Christianity | 2 |
| Area D | 4 Credits | |
| Courses from other Branches | 4 | |
| Area E | 2 Credits | |
| Integrated Course | 2 | |
| Area F | 2 Credits | |
| Teaching Methods | 2 | |
| Area G | 2 Credits | |
| Study Methods | 2 | |
| Thesis | 12 Credits | |
| TOTAL | 50 Credits |
Admission Requirement for M.Th History of Christianity
- Any applicant who has passed the BD Examination of Senate of Serampore College in Second Class and obtained B Grade (57.5% and above) average in the History and Mission cluster in BD studies.
- MDiv graduate of Asia Theological Association(ATA) who passed MTh qualifying examination conducted by Senate of Serampore College(University).
- After BD Studies, one year of Christian service is required for MTh admission.
Application
- Application form and the prospectus can be obtained either from the office of the Director of Admissions by paying Rs. 500/- or can be downloaded by clicking on – Application form
- Applicants shall pay the amount of 500/- by cash/online mode.
- Submit the application before 10th January.