Purpose and Nature
This program is primarily designed to qualify and empower the post-graduates to function as research specialists in the field of biblical, theological and missiological studies. The program will include seminars, comprehensive examination and dissertation.
Qualifications for Admission
1. Successful completion of a Master of Theology degree (M. Th.) in Church History or its equivalent from a recognized college/university with a B+ or a high second division or above.
2. Five years of experience in ministry/mission and/or teaching are required.
3. Evidence of scholarly research and theological/missiological reflection are required.
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of assessment papers as a preparation towards writing dissertation.
- Successful completion of a scholarly dissertation of 60,000-75,000 words that reflects original research.
- An assessment of character and spiritual development that meets set requirements/standards
Overview
It is offered both in the residential mode and non-residential mode (option given to the students) and the duration of study is 4-6 years.
During the first two years there will be four residential sessions (each will be for 10 to 12 days) and the course details are as follows:
- Research Methodology
- Paper Presentation on Methodology
- Seminar and paper presentation on Contemporary Issues in Missiology
- Paper presentation related to the area of study (Dissertation)
Candidates will go through the exercise of dissertation proposal presentation to the panel of experts (each candidate will have a separate doctoral committee) and work on the dissertation with the mentors.
The residential (four sessions) program will be for two years and four years would be to complete the dissertation.
During the course of study the candidates will be asked to present papers to the M.Th. class and also to attend seminars/conferences/consultation both at the national and international level in the field of missiology.
The Fee structure
| Programs | First yr | Second yr | Third yr | Fourth yr |
| Residential | ||||
| Admission & Registration | Rs.6,000/- | |||
| Library Fee | ||||
| General Fee | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.12,000/- |
| Graduation | Rs.3,500/- | |||
| Hostel & Mess Fee | Rs.40,000/- | Rs.40,000/- | Rs.40,000/- | Rs.4,000/- |
| Thesis Fee | ||||
| Tuition fee | Rs.70,000/- | Rs.70,000/- | Rs.70,000/- | Rs.70,000/- |
| Total Due | Rs.128,000/- | Rs.122,000/- | Rs.122,000/- | Rs.125,500/- |
| TMS Scholarship*** | Rs. 30,000/- | Rs. 30,000/- | Rs. 30,000/- | Rs. 30,000/- |
| Students actual Fee Payment | Rs. 98,000/- | Rs. 92,000/- | Rs. 92,000/- | Rs. 95,500/- |
FEE PAYMENT MODE
| Installments | First year | Second year | Third year | Fourth year |
| 1st (June 5th) | ₹49,000 | ₹46,000 | ₹46,000 | ₹47,750 |
| 2nd (Sept 5th) | ₹24,500 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,875 |
| 3rd (Jan 5th) | ₹24,500 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,875 |
| ₹98,000 | ₹92,000 | ₹92,000 | ₹95,500 |
DAY SCHOLARS
| Day Scholar | 1st Yr | 2nd Yr | 3rd Yr | 4th Yr |
| Total Fee | 88,000/- | 82,000/- | 82,000/- | 85,500/- |
| Hostel & Mess Fee | 6,000/- | 6,000/- | 6,000/- | 6,000/- |
| TM Scholarship | 24,000/- | 26,000/- | 26,000/- | 26,000/- |
| Actual Fee | 58,000/- | 50,000/- | 50,000/- | 53,500/- |
INSTALLMENTS
| First year | Second year | Third year | Fourth year | |
| 1st (June 5th) | ₹29,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,750 |
| 2nd (Sept 5th) | ₹14,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,875 |
| 3rd (Jan 5th) | ₹14,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,875 |
| ₹58,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,500 |
Semi-Residentials – add Rs. 6000/= towards additional Hostel Fee
