About Senate of Serampore College University :
The Senate of Serampore College University is a higher education institution established in 1818 by Danish Christian missionaries in West Bengal, India. It was originally established as a college to instruct Indian youth in Christianity and the sciences and was later incorporated as a university by a Royal Charter from Danish King Frederick VI. The College Council, headed by the Master of the College, holds final authority in all matters related to the institution. Serampore College offers theological degrees and diplomas, with degrees in Arts, Science, and Commerce offered through the University of Calcutta. Its programs are designed for the non-Roman Catholic churches in India and its graduates often become priests. The college coat of arms features a cross, bible, and pelican of piety, with the motto “Gloriam Sapientes Possidebunt” which means “Glory to the Blessed”. The university does not accept students from outside India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh but does admit NRI students.
Courses:
- Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.).
- Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.).
- Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.).
- Bachelor of Christian Studies (B.C.S.).
- Master of Theology (M.Th).
- Master of Ministry (M.Min.).
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.).
- Doctor of Theology (D.Th.).
- Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip.C.S.) – It is open to every one, without any distinction of creed and religion.
- Diploma in Bible Translation (Dip.B.T.).
- Diploma in Clinical Pastoral Counselling (Dip.C.P.C.).
- Doctor of Divinity (D.D. Honoris Causa) – Conferred to eminent scholars and social workers.
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Department
Theology.
SCEPTRE is a program center of the Senate of Serampore College University, located in Kolkata, aimed at promoting theological education and ministry practices. It offers BCS and Dip. CS courses, as well as the Doctor of Ministry program, a field research and in-service training degree for pastors and those in diverse ministry. SCEPTRE provides facilities for scholars and institutions, including accommodations, seminar rooms, and a library.
The Department of Research, overseen by the Senate of Serampore College University, coordinates and guides doctoral-level research with the support of the Committee for Research and doctoral students. It also organizes programs to strengthen the relationship between theological education and churches, and promotes interdisciplinary connections between church and society. The department facilitates non-formal research through consultations, seminars, conferences, symposia, and research projects.
List of colleges affiliated with Senate of Serampore College University
Ahmedabad
Gujarat United School of Theology – GUST
Aizawl
Academy of Integrated Christian Studies – AICS
Aizawl Theological College
Allahabad
Allahabad Bible Seminary
Bangalore
United Theological College – UTC
Chennai
Gurukul Lutheran Theological College
Indian Theological Seminary
Madras Theological Seminary and College
Southern Asia Christian College
Dehradun
Luther W. New Jr. Theological College
Dimapur
Trinity Theological College
Ernakulam
Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary – MSOTS
Faridabad
Dharma Jyoti Vidya Peeth
Ganjam
Orissa Christian Theological College
Guntur
Bethel Bible College
Hyderabad
Andhra Christian Theological College – ACTC
Idukki
Life Enrichment Counseling & Training Centre
Imphal
Trulock Theological Seminary
Jabalpur
Leonard Theological College
Jorhat
Eastern Theological College
Kanyakumari
Concordia Theological Seminary
Kheda
Methodist Bible Seminary
Kolkata
Bishop’s College
Kottayam
Federated Faculty for Research in Religion and Culture – FFRRCMar Thoma Theological SeminaryOrthodox Theological SeminaryThomas Mar Athanasius Institute of Counseling (TMA)
Madurai
Tamilnadu Theological Seminary – TTS
Mangalore
Karnataka Theological College – KTC
Mokokchung
Clark Theological College
Nagpur
St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary – STOTS
New Delhi
Christian Medical Association of India
North 24 Parganas
Calcutta Bible Seminary – CBS
Pathanamthitta
Faith Theological Seminary
Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary – GFA Biblical Seminary
Phek
Baptist Theological College – BTC
Pune
Union Biblical Seminary
Ranchi
Gossner Theological College
Ranga Reddy
Calvin Institute of Theology – CIT
Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College – MBCBC
Salem
Bethel Bible Institute
Senapati
Manipur Theological College
Serampore
North India Institute of Post Graduate Theological Studies (NIIPGTS)
Shillong
John Roberts Theological Seminary – JRTS
Thiruvananthapuram
Mar Thoma Hospital Guidance and Counselling Centre
Trivandrum
Kerala United Theological Seminary – KUTS
Vishakhapatnam
Master’s College of Theology – MCT
West Garo Hills
Harding Theological College