Bachelor of Divinity
General information about this course
The B.D. degree course is designed to equip persons for essential functions and ministries of the Church in India who could commend their faith with relevance in the context of a pluralistic world. It aims at an integrative and inter-disciplinary approach among the biblical, theological, historical and religious fields with involvement in practical aspects of life and ministry in the regional, social and cultural contexts of the sub-continent. It also ensures adequate grounding in the discipline of linguistics for study of texts and provides hermeneutical tools and skills for understanding and interpreting the context of ministry.It is three and half year to four years programme.
Admission Requirements for the BD Degree:
A candidate at the time of admission to the Bachelor of Divinity degree programme must satisfy the following conditions, as the case may be:
- A candidate who has passed 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., all 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). Such a candidate shall be admitted to the 5 year BD degree programme.
- A candidate who has completed a Bachelor or Post Graduate degree from a recognized University shall be admitted to the 1st year of 4 year BD degree programme.
- A degree holder of a Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Missiology/ Bachelor of Christian Studies, irrespective of their overall grades, shall be enrolled in the 3rd year of 4 year BD degree programme. Further, they have to fulfill the following requirements:
- A BTH/BMISS/BCS graduate shall complete BOS11 [English I] and BOS12 [English II] during BTH/BMISS/BCS studies. Otherwise he/she has to complete BOS11 & BOS12 prior to their admission to BD upgrading, as Senate examined Qualifying examination, held in the month of Oct/Nov. every year.
- In the case of Pre. Greek and Pre. Hebrew for B.Th./B. Miss. candidates, see the blow mentioned B.Th./B. Miss. Up-gradation table.
- BCS candidate has to do BBN01-Preliminary Greek and BBO11-Preliminary Hebrew during BD studies.
- An ATA B.Th. passed candidate has to pass BD Qualifying Examination (8 papers, including BOS11 & BOS12) of the Senate of Serampore College, held in the month of October/November. Additionally he/she has to do BBN01 and BBO11 during BD studies.
- Language Requirements for Upgrading candidates are mentioned below:
B.Th./B. Miss. to BD Up gradation [Up to 2017]
[To be effective from 2019 Academic year]
S. No. | B. Th./B. Miss. Degree Level | B.D. Degree Level |
1 | Have completed Pre. Greek & Pre. Hebrew during BTH Orientation and BMISS studies | Exempted from BBN01-Pre. Greek & BBO11-Pre. Hebrew respectively. If the candidate intends to do other exegetical papers in Greek and or Hebrew, he/she has to complete Adv. Greek and or Adv. Hebrew (as per his/her choice) |
2 | Have completed other exegetical paper/s (in Greek & Hebrew, any one or both) | The candidate shall directly register for other exegetical papers (any one or both, as per his/her choice) |
B. Th./B. Miss. to BD Up gradation [Under New Regulations 2018]
[To be effective from 2019 Academic year]
S. No. | B. Th./B. Miss. Degree Level | B.D. Degree Level |
1
| If the candidate have not passed in BTPG1/BMPG1-Pre. Greek and BTPH1/BMPH1-Pre. Hebrew (Optional) | He/she has to do BBN01- Pre. Greek and BBO11- Pre. Hebrew (Compulsory). |
2 | Have completed BTPG1/BMPG1-Pre. Greek and BTPH1/BMPH1-Pre. Hebrew (Optional) | Exempted from BBN01-Pre. Greek & BBO11-Pre. Hebrew respectively. If the candidate intends to do other exegetical papers in Greek and or Hebrew, he/she has to complete Adv. Greek and or Adv. Hebrew (as per his/her choice) |
3 | Have completed other exegetical papers (in Greek & Hebrew, any one or both) | The candidate shall directly register for other exegetical papers (any one or both, as per his/her choice) |
[ Kindly note the above mentioned B.Th/B.MISS. to BD upgrading candidates have to submit the BTH level Preliminary Greek, Hebrew Mark Sheet and Transcript of Records issued by the Senate of Serampore College, at the time of Registration ].
- A mature candidate is one who:-(1) has attained 25 years of age; (2) have minimum qualification of 10th standard; (3) have three years of ministerial experience; and (4) have passed “Mature Candidate Entrance Examination” of the Senate of Serampore College (held in the month of October/ November); he/she shall be admitted to the 1st year of 4 year BD degree programme.
- Candidates having Diploma in Christian Studies from the Senate of Serampore College, securing an overall 40% average with Higher Secondary (HSE/PU/PDC) or its equivalent qualification are eligible to register in 1st year of 4 year BD degree programme. Also they have to pass the Senate examined English Qualifying Examinations (held in the month of October/November) i.e., BOS11 [English I], BOS12 [English II], separately before joining in the BD degree programme.
Fees:
[All costs are in Indian rupees]
Registration Fee | 600/- |
Late Registration Fee | 400/- |
Re-registration Fee | 2500/- |
Examination Paper Registration Fee (each paper) | 350/- |
Late Examination Paper Registration Fee | 400/- |
Transcript Fee | 350/- |
Foreign Postage Fee | 200/- |
Marks Fee | 250/- |
Graduation Fee | 200/- |
Degree Certificate (In-absentia) Fee | 850/- |
Provisional Degree Certificate Fee | 500/- |
[This certificate is valid till conferment of Degree/Diploma before the next Convocation] | |
Migration Certificate (Issued by SSC) Fee | 300/- |
Duplicate Degree Certificate Fee | 2500/- |
College Transfer Fee | 2500/- |
Revaluation (only Senate paper) Fee (each paper) | 500/- |
Fees for Revaluation as well as the availability of the photocopy of answer scripts, each copy. | 1000/- |
N.B.:
- The Senate 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, Senate of Serampore College, Serampore”.
Important Submission Dates:
Last date for Registration Form [Online and Printed Copy]----July 15
Registration with late Fee [Only Manual Form, available in our website]----July 31
Last date for Exam. Paper Registration Form Online----20 August
Last date for Exam. Paper Registration Form Printed Copy----31 August
Examination Paper Registration Form with late Fee [Only Hard Copy]----15 September
Last date for College Marks of 1st Semester [Online and Printed Copy]---30 January
Last date for College Marks of 2nd Semester [Online]----20 May
Last date for College Marks of 2nd Semester, hard copy on or before------30 May
Last date for application of Transfer of College-----31 May
Colleges offfering this course
SL. | Affiliated College | Address for Correspondence | Handle |
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1 | Academy of Integrated Christian Studies, Mizoram | The Principal Academy of Integrated Christian Studies Shekina Hill Aizawl Mizoram Aizawl -796 001 | |
2 | Aizawl Theological College, Mizoram | The Principal Aizawl Theological College Mizoram Aizawl -796 001 | |
3 | Andhra Christian Theological College, Telangana | The Principal Andhra Christian Theological College Gandhinagar P.O. Telangana Hyderabad -500 080 | |
4 | Allahabad Bible Seminary, Uttar Pradesh | The Principal Allahabad Bible Seminary 60/64 Stanley Road Uttar Pradesh Allahabad -211 002 | |
5 | BaptistTheological College, Nagaland | The Principal BaptistTheological College Phek Dist. Nagaland Pfutsero -797107 | |
6 | Believers Church Theological Seminary, Kerala | The Principal Believers Church Theological Seminary St. Thomas Nagar, Kuttapuzha P.O. Thiruvalla – 689 103 Kerala Thiruvalla -689 103 | |
7 | Bethel Bible College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh | The Principal Bethel Bible College, Guntur Shalome Nagar [Near Mahatma Gandhi College] Guntur Andhra Pradesh Guntur-522 006 -522 006 | |
8 | Bishop’s College, West Bengal | The Principal Bishop’s College 224, A. J. C. Bose Road P.O. Circus Avenue West Bengal Kolkata -700017 | |
9 | Clark Theological College, Nagaland | The Principal Clark Theological College Aolijen Nagaland Mokokchung -798 601 | |
10 | Calcutta Bible Seminary, West Bengal | The Principal Calcutta Bible Seminary Don Nagar, Ganga Nagar (P.O.) 24 Parganas (North) West Bengal Kolkata -700132 | |
11 | Calvin Institute of Theology, Telangana | The Principal Calvin Institute of Theology Survey386, Beth – El, Near Police Station, Sagar Road Yacharam Village & Mandel, Ranga Reddy Dist. Telangana Ranga Reddy -501 509 | |
12 | Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu | The Principal Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil K.P. Road, Kanyakumari District Tamilnadu Nagercoil -629 001 | |
13 | Dharma Jyothi Vidya Peeth, Haryana | The Principal Dharma Jyothi Vidya Peeth Faizpur, Khader Chandpur P. O. Haryana Faridabad -121101 | |
14 | EasternTheological College, Assam | The Principal EasternTheological College Rajabari Assam Jorhat -785 014 | |
15 | Faith Theological Seminary, Kerala | The Principal Faith Theological Seminary Pathanamthitta Dist. Manakala Kerala Adoor -691551 | |
16 | GossnerTheological College, Jharkhand | The Principal GossnerTheological College Main Road Jharkhand Ranchi -834 001 | |
17 | Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Tamilnadu | The Principal Gurukul Lutheran Theological College 94, Purasawalkam High Road Kilpauk P.O. Tamilnadu Chennai -600 010 | |
18 | Harding Theological College, Meghalaya | The Principal Harding Theological College A.B. Mission Compound, West Garo Hills P.O. Chandmari Meghalaya Tura -794 002 | |
19 | India Bible College & Seminary, Kerala | The Principal India Bible College & Seminary IGO Campus, Kozhimala P.O. Kerala Thiruvalla -689 541 | |
20 | John Roberts Theological College, Meghalaya | The Principal John Roberts Theological College Mawklot Meghalaya Shillong -793 009 | |
21 | Karnataka Theological College, Mangalore, Karnataka | The Principal Karnataka Theological College, Mangalore Balmatta P.O. Karnataka Mangalore -575001 | |
22 | Kerala Theological Seminary, Kottarakara, Kerala | The Principal Kerala Theological Seminary, Kottarakara Pulamon P.O., Kottarakara Kollam District, Kerala – 691531 Kerala Kollam -691531 | |
23 | Kerala United Theological Seminary, Kerala | The Principal Kerala United Theological Seminary Kannammoola, Medical College P.O. Kerala Trivandrum -695 011 | |
24 | Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | The Principal Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur South Civil Lines Madhya Pradesh Jabalpur -482 001 | |
25 | Manipur Theological College, Kangpokpi, Manipur | The Principal Manipur Theological College, Kangpokpi Mission Compound, P.O. Kangpokpi Senapati Dist. Manipur Senapati -795 129 | |
26 | Madras Theological Seminary & College, Tamilnadu | The Principal Madras Theological Seminary & College 14, Waddels Road, Kilpauk P.O. Tamilnadu Chennai -600 010 | |
27 | Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kerala | The Principal Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary Udayagiri, Vettickal P.O. Ernakulam Dist. Kerala Ernakulam -682314 | |
28 | Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kerala | The Principal Mar Thoma Theological Seminary Kerala Kerala Kottayam -686 001 | |
29 | Master’s College of Theology, Andhra Pradesh | The Principal Master’s College of Theology Plot No. 5-7, Kommadi Road Madhurawada Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam -530041 | |
30 | Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College, Telangana | The Principal Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College Shamshabad, Mission Compound Ranga Reddy Dist. Telangana Hyderabad -501 218 | |
31 | New Theological College, Uttarakhand | The Principal New Theological College Sahastradhara Road, Challang Village Kulhan P.O. Uttarakhand Dehradun -248 001 | |
32 | Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kerala | The Principal Orthodox Theological Seminary Kottayam – 686 001 Kerala Kottayam -686 001 | |
33 | St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Maharashtra | The Principal St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary Ubali Road, Brahmani P.O. Maharashtra Kalmeshwar -441 501 | |
34 | South India Biblical Seminary, Karnataka | The Principal South India Biblical Seminary Anandgiri Kolar District Karnataka Bangarapet -563114 | |
35 | Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai, Tamilnadu | The Principal Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai Arasaradi Tamilnadu Madurai -625 010 | |
36 | Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa | The Principal Theological College of Lanka Nandana Uyana Pilimatalawa Candy -2000 | |
37 | Trinity Theological College, Dimapur, Nagaland | The Principal Trinity Theological College, Dimapur Thahekhu Nagaland Dimapur -797 112 | |
38 | Trulock Theological Seminary, Imphal, Manipur | The Principal Trulock Theological Seminary, Imphal Dewlahland Imphal–795 001, Manipur Manipur Imphal -795 001 | |
39 | Union Biblical Seminary, Maharashtra | The Principal Union Biblical Seminary Bibvewadi Pune– 411 037, Maharashtra Maharashtra Pune -411 037 | |
40 | United Theological College, Karnataka | The Principal United Theological College 63, Miller’s Road Benson Town, Bangalore– 560 046, Karnataka Karnataka Bangalore -560 046 | |
41 | Witter Theological College, Nagaland | The Principal Witter Theological College Centre, Wokha–797111 Nagaland Nagaland Wokha -797111 | |
42 | Serampore College, West Bengal | The Vice Principal Serampore College P.O. Serampore Dist. Hooghly West Bengal Serampore -712201 | |
43 | Caleb Institute, Gurugram, Haryana | The Principal Caleb Institute, Gurugram 1 KM Milestone, Haily Mandi Road, Farrukhnagar Haryana Gurugram -122506 |