Purpose
The M.Th. Old Testament program is designed to help students interpret the Word of God in the original languages (Hebrew and Greek) and apply the lessons learned in the Indian context. Since it is a research program, students are expected to show maturity in scholarship and research skills and show competence in Hebrew and Greek exegesis. Students should also relate their research to their church contexts. The M. Th. OT program will follow hybrid model with in-campus, Zoom, and online courses.
Requirements
1. An M.Div. from ATA or BD from Serampore or its equivalent degree with B grade average and B+ in Old Testament subjects
2. A minimum of one year experience in any field of Christian ministry
3. Hebrew and Greek proficiency (The one-year Pre-M. Th. fully residential program will enable the students who require Biblical language proficiency)
4. English proficiency
5. Pass the entrance exams of the seminary
Course Design
Our M. Th. OT program is a 36-credit hour program, with a required thesis.
1. Advanced Hermeneutics (3 credit hours)
2. Research Methodology (3 credit hours)
3. Concentration Courses – 8 OT core courses (24 credit hours)
4. Comprehensive Examination
5. Proposal paper
6. Thesis (6 credit hours)
Fees
M.Th.-OT
| Year | 1st | 2nd |
| Admission Fee | Rs.8,500/- | |
| C Deposit | Rs.2,000/- | |
| Library Fee | Rs.3,000/- | Rs.3,000/- |
| Gen Fee | Rs.6,000/- | Rs.6,000/- |
| Graduation | Rs.2,500/- | |
| Hostel Fee | Rs.28,500/- | Rs.28,500/- |
| Thesis Fee | Rs.10,000/- | |
| Tuition Fee | Rs.65,500/- | Rs.65,500/- |
| Total Fee | Rs.1,13,500/- | Rs.1,15,500/- |
| TM Scholarship | Rs.30,500/- | Rs.32,500/- |
| Students actual Fee Payment | Rs.83,000/- | Rs. 83,000/- |
Payment Mode
| Sept 5th | Rs.43,000/- | Rs.43,000/- |
| Dec 5th | Rs.20,000/- | Rs.20,000/- |
| Feb 5th | Rs.20,000/- | Rs.20,000/- |
DAY SCHOLARS
| Total Fee | Rs.1,13,000/- | Rs.1,15,500/- |
| Deduct H Fee | Rs.28,000/- | Rs.28,500/- |
| Deduct TMS | Rs.29,000/- | Rs.29,000/- |
| Final Fee | Rs.56,000/- | Rs.58,000/- |
PAYMENT MODE
| Final Fee | Rs.56,000/- | Rs.58,000/- |
| June 5th | Rs.26,000/- | Rs.28,000/- |
| Sep 5th | Rs.15,000/- | Rs.15,000/- |
| Jan 5th | Rs.15,000/- | Rs.15,000/- |
Payment of Fees :
Student/Sponsor can either make direct deposits from your accounts OR make cash deposit and bring the chalan to confirm payment at the office OR by DD/Check(Including the processing fees) in the name of COTR College of Ministries. If payment is done by NEFT or RTGS, the transaction code must be submitted to the office Application and Prospectus fees are to be paid during the request for the same. Students should clear all fees and dues in full before the final examination. The College reserves the rights to revise the fee structure as and when considered necessary.
