A Mission-Focused Episcopal Institution

Indian Theological University

Preparing the next generation of pastors, missionaries, scholars, theologians and Christian leaders for God's mission.

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About ITU

Equipping God's People for Mission

Indian Theological University (ITU) is a mission-focused and Episcopal mission-minded institution. In accordance with the founding vision, the faculty is instructed to teach the seminarians on their responsibility to preach Christ and plant churches in order to fulfill the Great Commission and become the next generation of pastors, missionaries, scholars, theologians and writers.

At ITU, we take academic study and research very seriously and we want to help you develop your understanding of God and your thinking about theology and ministry. We offer a range of flexible programmes of study to suit your needs, passion and future ministry.

All our teaching is biblically underpinned, relevant to Christian discipleship and leadership, with a focus on mission and evangelism.

Many of our students are Anglicans, but we also welcome those who are not. Our desire is for all our students to form a movement of Christian disciples equipped and empowered to be a part of God's mission in India and across the world.

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Our Vision

To equip Christian men and women with sound theological education, spiritual formation and practical ministry skills for the advancement of God's Kingdom.

Indian Theological University A wing of the Synod of AECI
Our Purpose

Objectives of ITU

Indian Theological University seeks to prepare God's people for faithful Christian service, ministry and mission.

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Unite Believers

To unite those men and women who are interested in learning the Word of God and serving God according to Ephesians 4:13.

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Spiritual Formation

To help students grow in spiritual formation and develop a deeper relationship with God.

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Biblical Learning

To provide opportunities for learning the Word of God and developing spiritual gifts.

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Outreach & Church Planting

To create opportunities for practical understanding of outreach and church planting.

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Distance Learning

To provide distance learning qualifications in theology to Christians eager to study the Word of God.

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Mission & Ministry

To prepare men and women for church ministry and worldwide missions.

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Fulfilling the Great Commission

To create disciples who are theologically trained and firm in the knowledge of the Gospel, to carry forth the truth to the unreached, thereby fulfilling the Great Commission of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Admission

Who Can Join ITU?

Indian Theological University welcomes all those who have a desire to pursue theological studies, irrespective of denomination.

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Those who are called of God and committed to do His ministry.

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Christian workers who do not have an opportunity to study in a regular Bible college.

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Christian workers doing ministry and in need of theological studies and a degree.

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Christians from different denominations who have a genuine desire to study the Word of God.

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Important Information

Theological Education & Ordination

Indian Theological University, with the Synod of the Anglican Episcopal Churches of India, ordains graduated theological students as priests according to the episcopalian order and provides them the authorisation and licence to administer the sacraments of the Church and to solemnize marriages.

Academic Programmes

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Academic Programmes

Courses Offered

Flexible theological programmes designed to equip students for Christian ministry, leadership, scholarship and mission.

Undergraduate

Bachelor Programmes

Three-year programmes designed for those eligible for university education (+2 or PUC) or those with a minimum of five years of ministry experience.

B.Th.   B.BS.   B.Min.
B.CL.   B.CA.   B.CC.
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Postgraduate

Master Programmes

Two-year programmes designed for candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree.

M.Div.   M.Min.
M.BS.   M.CL.
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Doctoral

Doctor of Divinity

An honorary degree awarded to deserving recipients or those recommended by the ITU Senate.

D.D.
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Undergraduate Studies

Bachelor Programmes

These are three-year courses designed for those who are eligible for university education (+2 or PUC) or who have a minimum of five years of ministry experience.

A special course has also been designed for students who have failed the secondary school examination.

Bachelor of Theology

B.Th.

3 Years

A three-year theological programme designed to prepare students for Christian ministry, pastoral service and theological understanding.

First Year

  1. Basic Beliefs and Teachings of Christianity
  2. Christianity in India
  3. The Old Testament
  4. The New Testament
  5. Systematic Theology - I

Second Year

  1. Basic Foundation for Christian Living
  2. Church Planting
  3. Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
  4. Introduction to Pauline Letters
  5. Systematic Theology - II

Third Year

  1. Pastoral Ministry
  2. Care and Counselling
  3. Biblical Principles of Giving
  4. Modern Religious and Secular Movements
  5. Systematic Theology - III
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 40 Credits: 6 per paper
Bachelor of Biblical Studies

B.BS.

3 Years

A three-year programme focused on biblical studies, evangelism, Scripture and foundational Christian theology.

First Year

  1. Old Testament Survey
  2. New Testament Survey
  3. Basic Evangelism
  4. Life and Ministry of Jesus
  5. Book of Acts

Second Year

  1. Book of Romans
  2. General Epistles
  3. Systematic Theology - God
  4. Poetical Books
  5. Introduction to Greek Language

Third Year

  1. Prophets of Israel
  2. Prison Epistles
  3. Introduction to Hebrew Language
  4. Systematic Theology - Anthropology
  5. Daniel and Revelation
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 40 Credits: 6 per paper
Bachelor of Ministries

B.Min.

3 Years

A ministry-focused programme preparing students for evangelism, discipleship, church planting and practical Christian ministry.

First Year

  1. Basic Evangelism
  2. Discipleship Making
  3. Ministry to Children
  4. Church Planting - I
  5. Basic Christian Foundation

Second Year

  1. Book of Acts
  2. Pentateuch
  3. Spiritual Warfare
  4. Church Planting - II
  5. Christian Marriage

Third Year

  1. Christian Character: Patience
  2. Christian Family
  3. Biblical Foundation for Missions
  4. Church Planting - III
  5. Contemporary Cults and Teachings
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 40 Credits: 6 per paper
Bachelor of Christian Leadership

B.CL.

3 Years

A programme designed to equip Christian leaders for pastoral ministry, preaching, leadership and spiritual formation.

First Year

  1. Life of Jesus
  2. Pastoral Ministry
  3. Church History
  4. Worship and Preaching
  5. Spiritual Edification - I

Second Year

  1. Old Testament
  2. New Testament
  3. Pauline Letters
  4. Pastoral Care and Counselling
  5. Spiritual Edification - II

Third Year

  1. Systematic Theology - Anthropology
  2. Major Religions
  3. Prophetical Movements
  4. Christian Ethics
  5. Interpersonal Relationship
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 40 Credits: 6 per paper
Bachelor of Church Administration

B.CA.

3 Years

A programme combining theological formation with practical knowledge of church administration and Christian leadership.

First Year

  1. Church History
  2. Christian Family
  3. Character Formation - I
  4. General Epistles
  5. Major Religions

Second Year

  1. Book of Acts
  2. Ministry to Children
  3. Character Formation - II
  4. Christian Leadership
  5. Biblical Principles of Giving

Third Year

  1. Missionaries Biography
  2. Women in Ministry
  3. Character Formation - III
  4. Christian Ethics
  5. Fund Raising
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 40 Credits: 6 per paper
Bachelor of Christian Counselling

B.CC.

3 Years

A programme integrating biblical studies, Christian counselling, interpersonal relationships and pastoral care.

First Year

  1. Art of Evangelism
  2. Disciple Making
  3. Ministry to Children
  4. Old Testament
  5. New Testament

Second Year

  1. Christian Counselling
  2. Christian Marriage - I
  3. Interpersonal Relationship
  4. Christian Psychology
  5. Basic Foundation for Christian Living

Third Year

  1. Touching Godliness Through Submission
  2. Christian Marriage - II
  3. Christian Family
  4. Women in Mission
  5. Major Religions
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 40 Credits: 6 per paper
Postgraduate Studies

Master Degree Programmes

These are two-year courses designed for those who have completed any bachelor's degree.

Master of Divinity

M.Div.

2 Years

A two-year postgraduate programme designed for candidates who have completed a bachelor degree.

First Year

  1. Christianity: General Introduction & History
  2. The Old Testament
  3. The New Testament
  4. Teachings of Christianity
  5. Christianity in India

Second Year

  1. The Person & Message of Jesus
  2. Christian Ethics
  3. Christian Apologetics
  4. Modern Religious and Secular Movements
  5. Church History
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 50 Credits: 8 per paper
Master of Ministry

M.Min.

2 Years

A two-year postgraduate programme focused on ministry, leadership, church administration and mission.

First Year

  1. Biblical Principles
  2. Spiritual Leadership
  3. Church Administration
  4. Spiritual Edification
  5. Women in Ministry

Second Year

  1. Church History
  2. Interpersonal Relationship
  3. Christian Education
  4. Contemporary Cults and Teachings
  5. Biblical Foundation for Missions
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 50 Credits: 8 per paper
Master of Biblical Studies

M.BS.

2 Years

A postgraduate programme focused on biblical studies, systematic theology, Christian doctrine and Scripture.

First Year

  1. Old Testament Survey
  2. New Testament Survey
  3. Introduction into the Epistles
  4. Systematic Theology I
  5. Basic Christian Doctrines

Second Year

  1. Christian Character: Faithfulness
  2. Systematic Theology II
  3. Major Religions
  4. Book of Acts
  5. Book of Deity
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 50 Credits: 8 per paper
Master of Christian Leadership

M.CL.

2 Years

A postgraduate programme preparing students for Christian leadership, pastoral ministry and evangelistic service.

First Year

  1. Church History
  2. Missionaries Biography
  3. Church Administration
  4. Christian Ethics
  5. Christian Leadership

Second Year

  1. Mission History
  2. Christian Character: Humility
  3. Pastor's Manual
  4. Pastoral Ministry
  5. Art of Evangelism
Duration: 3 hours per paper Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 50 Credits: 8 per paper
Doctoral Studies

Doctor of Divinity

D.D.

Doctor of Divinity

D.D.

The Doctor of Divinity is an honorary degree for those who are deserving of this distinction or for those who are recommended by the ITU Senate based on a requisition.

The D.D. degree is also given to those who have specialization in any field according to the resolution of the ITU Senate.

D.D.
Distinguished Recipients

Outstanding Alumni & Honorary Degree Recipients

Following are some of the outstanding recipients of honorary degrees from Indian Theological University.

S.No. Name
1 Adv. Dr. P. P. Varghees
2 Rev. Dr. John Banian Regulas
3 Rev. Dr. Kalliyoor Kunjumon
4 Rev. Fr. Dr. Sankarathil Benji Thomas
5 Dr. Soundar Raj. T
6 Rev. Dr. C. K. Vijayan
7 Bishop Dr. Panathapuram Mathew Sam
8 Dr. A. Christopher Judson
9 Adv. Dr. S. P. Sajin Lal
10 Dr. C. S. Jose
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Study. Serve. Lead.

If you feel called to theological study and Christian ministry, Indian Theological University welcomes you to explore the opportunities available through its programmes.

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Indian Theological University

A wing of the Synod of the Anglican Episcopal Churches of India.

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No. 188 (24/2), Appolo Street,
Bishop David Nagar,
Vellore - 632 001

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