Academic Calendar 2019-2020

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

DEPARTMENT OF OLD TESTAMENT

OT-   Introduction to Old Testament:- A summary of the Old Testament that sets its books in the context along with historical backgrounds.

 

OT  Biblical Hebrew:-  An introduction to  linguistic aspects biblical Hebrew, vocabulary, grammatical form and structure of the sentences. 

 

Pentateuch:-  This course is an introduction to the first five books of the O.T in which the purpose and theme of the books will be identified.  Special emphasis will be given to the historical background and its implications today.

 

Poetical and wisdom Literature:  This course is a survey of Hebrew Poetry in the Old Testament.  It helps the students to understand the literary characteristics of Hebrew poetry and its interpretation and message for spiritual life.

 

DEPARTMENT OF NEW TESTAMENT

         

Synoptic Gospels:- This course is emphasizes the background study of the formation of the gospels and its sources.

 

Preliminary Greek:-

An introduction to basic elements  and grammar of Greek language.

 

Johannine Thought:- This is the study of gospel of John and the epistles of John with a view to rediscover the doctrinal truths and their relevance to the  present context.

 

Pauline Theology:-  This course is prepared to review the critical discussion of Pauline Theology with a special concern of the structure and coherence of Paul’s thoughts and ministry.

 

DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY & ETHICS

Biblical Theology:-

The course lays on a study of Old Testament theology with emphasis upon the historical development of key concepts of theology. A survey   of   the   biblical theology can be comprehended in its progressive unfolding of the history of redemption against the backdrop of creation and sin. The special attention is given to the literary, historical, cultural, and theological dimensions of OT Scripture. A particular emphasis is placed on the unity of Scripture as it reaches its fullness and fulfilment in Jesus Christ.

 

Systematic Theology:- This course is the a survey of branches of Systematic Theology and its importance on learning for theologizing.

 

Historical Theology:

 

Christian Ethics:- This course is a study of Godly standards and characters to develop personal character, moral and principles to live in good conduct with self, God and society.

 

Contemporary Trends in Theology:-

This course is an analysis  of contemporary

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHURCH HISTORY

History of Christianity:- This course  focus on the early, medival reformations and modern history of Christianity.

 

History of Christianity in Asia with special emphasis on India:-  This course covers the brief survey of the origin and development of some of the mainline Churches in Asia with special emphasis on the expansion and growth of the Churches in India.

         

History of Pentecostal Movements:-  This course is an introduction to the historical study of the growth of Pentecostal movements in the world with special reference to the origin and developments of Pentecostalism in India.

         

DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY

          World Major Religions

          MRSM

          Understanding Indian Society

          Introduction to Indian Philosophy

 

DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS & MINISTRY

Introduction to Communication: Theory and Practice

Biblical Basis of Mission

Biblical Hermeneutics

Homiletics

Christian Education

Church Planting and Growth

Biblical Counseling

Pastoral Theology

Christian Apologetics

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES

English

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