Master of Divinity (Regular) – 3 -4 years

The Degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) in Christian Studies is a non-residential professional program in Christian Ministry. It is designed to enhance the professional competency of pastors and other Christian workers engaged in diverse forms of Christian ministry through an integrated process of study and theological reflection.

Entry requirements:

Any degree from a recognized university or its equivalent or mature candidates with a minimum of 10 years of ministry experience with +2 or its equivalent. Mature candidates (above the age of 30) should write three qualifying exams to prove their competency to do M. Div.

Academic Requirements

M.Div. (Regular) – 30 Courses

– A student, after registration into the program, will complete the 20 hours of lectures for each course. The lectures are recorded. Students can access it at their own convenience.

– For each lecture, there will be a follow-up assignment that needs to be submitted.

– Syllabus, reading materials, and assignments will be provided to the students as a follow-up to complete the course.

– The total hours of study per subject is 120 for M. Div.  The course would include reading, writing papers, assignments and each subject will have some ministry components.

– Each student should find a mentor (living nearby) with M.Div. qualification (if possible, M.Th.) to discuss the subject matters and ministry/spiritual formation. A qualified and experienced pastor would be more than sufficient with needed theological qualification.

– Student should complete all the course requirements such as assignments, field reports and exams to complete the course.

Admission Process

COTRTS-GO accepts students of all race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, denomination and status without any discrimination.
In keeping with the above philosophy, we give due regard to the following:
● The applicant must be a born again and baptized Christian and a member in good standing with his/her church with a commitment to discipleship.
● The applicant feel the call to God’s service wherever they are placed in the full time ministry or secular/market place.
● The candidate must be able to do his/her studies in the English.

Documents Required for Admission
The duly filled application must be uploaded along with the followings:
● Self – attested copies of all academic records.
● A one full-page (A4 size) testimony in English, in candidates own handwriting.
● Financial undertaking form.

Admission of Transfer Students
Following criteria will be observed in admitting transfer students:
● Required academic qualifications pertaining to the course applied.
● Official transcript of the academic performance from the previous institution.
● Recommendation, and Confidential reports, from the Pastor of the local church.
● A special character certificate and “No Objection Certificate” from the head of the institution last studied.

Uniqueness

– This program is to encourage pastors, professionals, Christian workers and interested laities by equipping them with a substantiate, academic as well as mission-oriented courses so that it will help them to engage within the Indian Church more effectively.

– This is not a correspondence course, rather equivalent to regular, recognized, and academic degrees.
– Students will be provided with a compendium (compiled materials from books and articles) and textbooks for each subject that can be downloaded from COTRTS- GO web site
– Academic activities and the courses are inbuilt with special emphasis on Spiritual formation, ministry skill development, practical dimension and mission focus

Direction for Application

* Apply online at >cotrseminary.com< With supporting documents

* Wait for a reply and instructions regarding the interview and examination

Contact and Address

* Website: www.cotrseminary.com

* Email Enquiry 1. >dean@cotrseminary.com<

* E-mail Enquiry 2: > deancotrgo@gmail.com<

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