Master of Arts – Biblical Studies

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:

Graduates from a recognized degree

Academic Requirements

M.A. – 20 Courses

– A student, after registering for the program, will complete 20 subjects. There will be 40 video lectures for each course. The lectures are recorded. Students can access it at their convenience.

– For each lecture, a follow-up assignment will be provided, which must be submitted.

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

– The total hours of study per subject is 120 for M. Div. and 90 for B. Th. The course would include reading, writing papers, and assignments, and each subject will have some ministry components.

– The exam will follow an open-book exam pattern. Those who fail to achieve a passing grade of 40 percent will have to retake the exam. Those who fail to retake the course must redo it.

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

– Students should complete all course requirements, including assignments, field reports, and exams, to complete the course.

Admission Process

COTRTS-GO accepts students of all races, colors, nationalities, ethnic origins, genders, denominations, and statuses 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 their church with a commitment to discipleship.
• The applicant feels the call to God’s service wherever they are placed in the full-time ministry or secular/marketplace.
• The candidate must be able to conduct their studies in English.

Documents Required for Admission

The duly filled application must be uploaded along with the following:

• Self–attested copies of all academic records.
• A one full-page (A4 size) testimony in English, in the candidate’s own handwriting.
• Financial undertaking form.

Admission of Transfer Students

The following criteria will be observed in admitting transfer students:

• Required academic qualifications about 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.

Documents Required for Admission

The duly filled application must be uploaded along with the following:

• Self – attested copies of all academic records.
• A one full-page (A4 size) testimony in English, in candidates own handwriting.
• Financial undertaking form.

Fee

Fee for one subject is Rs.6000/= (no other additional fees)

Total subject 20- program duration 3-4 years

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

Accreditation- In the process of ATA accreditation

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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