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A: Academic studies dealing with the knowledge of God/divine, religious doctrines and philosophy, religious traditions etc., are considered to be theological studies.In the context of Serampore College
Q-2: What is the purpose of Serampore offering degrees in Theology?
A: Serampore College Act is meant for the College to offer degrees in the Faculty of Theology for the diversified ministries of the Church, therefore its degrees are meant for the ministries of the Churc
Q-3: Does it mean that Serampore degrees are not open to people of other faiths?
A: A few of Serampore diploma/degree are meant for all.Serampore College offers Diploma in Christian Studies, Diploma in Bible Translation and Bachelor of Christian Studies to anyone who wishes to stud
Q-4: But why not offer the same degrees to the people of other faiths?
A: Serampore degrees are not meant to be for all as they are Christian and Church specific.It, however, does not bar anyone from receiving theological degrees.Senate is empowered to offer theological
Q-5: Why not initiate such a process?
A: The need is not so far felt, therefore, Senate has not ventured into this option.Moreover, such studies are available in various secular universities in India through their departments of Religion a
Q-1: I have completed theological studies under Serampore, how will I get my mark-sheet?
A: One has to apply on a prescribed form, available at colleges and Senate office.All forms have to be forwarded through the Principal of the college where student has graduated. External students can
Q-2: I have not attended the Convocation, how can I receive my degree?
A: One has to apply on a prescribed form, available at colleges and Senate office.All forms have to be forwards along with the prescribed fee, through the Principal of the college from where student ha
Q-3: I need to change my name in document, what I am supposed to do?
A: One has to submit an affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper, duly signed by a judicial magistrate and have to be submitted in original to the Senate. One can also submit the official gazette, notifyi
A: The College was established in 1818 for the ‘instruction of Asiatic Christian and other youths in eastern literature and European science’.It was moulded in the manner of Fort William College which
Q-2: What kind of university Serampore College is?
A: Under the provisions of the Royal Danish Charter of 1827, Serampore College is a full-fledged university empowered to grant academic degrees in any branch/branches of knowledge.It is a unitary unive
Q-3: Does Serampore College (University) offer degrees in other branches of knowledge than theology?
A: Serampore College Act of 1918 has made Serampore College as the Theological University, and as such Serampore College as a University does not offer degrees in any other Faculty than Theology.It can
A: Affiliation often refers to the act of becoming formally connected to, or joined with, a university under its terms, conditions and criteria.
Q-2: Does affiliating universities recognize accreditation?
A: Accreditation in university system is often done through its equivalence system where academic credentials are recognised equivalent to degrees/diplomas of the university with that of others for the p
Q-1: BD is claimed to be a post-graduate degree, but its nomenclature is that of a bachelor degree.
A: As BD degree is pursued after graduation, it is considered to be a post-graduate degree.In the Faculty of Law, first degree LLB is also a post-graduate degree, though it is pursued after graduation
Q-2: Why not to have post graduate nomenclature such as Master of Divinity (MDiv)?
A: May not have any problem, but history and tradition are stronger.Their support is in favour of BD and its continuance.
