ATC resources
Books, articles, qualifying notes, translations, and other resources selected to support theological study and preparation.
Programme
The candidate should have passed at least three Greek papers at B.D. level, excluding Preliminary and Advanced Greek courses. At least two papers may apply where the candidate has passed at least one advanced course in a classical Biblical language. The minimum is Second Class B Grade (60%) average and Second Class B+ Grade (65%) in New Testament Greek papers. B.Th. graduates upgrading to B.D. should have at least two Greek papers with Second Class B Grade.
Hmuaka, P.R. The Sathri Journal: Journal of Contextual Theology 5.1&2 (December 2011): 38-83.
Lalfakmawia, H. Joseph. Pages 71-87 in Ekklesia: Indian Conversations; A Study of the Church. Edited by Samuel George, H. Joseph Lalfakmawia, Ajungla Jamir. Christian World Imprints, New Delhi, 2015.
Ralte, Vanlalnghaka. Mizoram Journal of Theology 7-8.1 (2017): 41-80.
Carter, Warren, New York: T & T Clark, 2008.
Haynes, Stephen R., and Steven L. McKenzie, eds. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1993.
Horsley, Richard A., ed. Harrisburg: Trinity Press International, 2004.
Lalfakmawia, H. Joseph, Delhi: Christian World Imprints, 2025.
a) New Testament Greek Texts for Translation, Grammar, and Exegesis: i) Mark 3:1-6; 10:41-45 ii) Matthew 5:1-13; 27:32-44 iii) Luke 11:1-4; 18:1-8 iv) John 1:14-18; 2:19-22; 17:22-25; 20:24-29; 1 John 1:5-10 v) Rom 5:1-5; 1 Cor 14:26-29; 15:20-23; 2 Cor 5:16-21; Gal 3:15-27; 1 Thess 4:13-15; 1:15-18 b) As substantial knowledge of Greek Grammar is expected, be thorough with Wenham, J.W., Elements of New Testament Greek (London: Cambridge University Press, 1965).
The applicant should have at least B Grade (60%) average and B+ Grade (65%) in a minimum of three Theology and Ethics papers at B.D. level. B.Th. up-graders should have at least B- Grade (52.5%) in at least two Theology and Ethics papers, or have successfully completed the Senate of Serampore M.Th. Qualifying Examination. At least one B.D.-level language paper in Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Syriac, or Sanskrit (other than the Preliminary Course)with Exegesis is also required.
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Boyd, Robin.Delhi: ISPCK, 1984
Migliore, Daniel L. Grand rapid: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1991
Vashum, Yangkahao. . Delhi: Christian world Imprint, 2021.
The candidate should have passed the Senate of Serampore College B.D. examination in Second Class with B Grade (60%) average and at least three Christian Ministry papers at B.D. level with at least Second Class B Grade (60%). One year of practical ministry experience is required; women candidates are exempted from this rule for the present.
Clinebell, Howard J. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1987
Currie, Joe, Asian Trading Corporation, 1976
Murry, Ezamo, Delhi: ISPCK, 2009
K.P. Saji Kumar,. Delhi: Christian World Imprint, 2022
The applicant should have at least B Grade (60%) average and B+ Grade (65%) in a minimum of three History of Christianity papers at B.D. level. B.Th. up-graders should have at least B Grade (57.5%) in at least two papers, or have successfully completed the Senate of Serampore M.Th. Qualifying Examination. No Biblical or Classical language is required for admission, but working knowledge of languages needed for primary historical resources is expected.
Vanlalchhuanawma. Delhi: Indian Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (ISPCK), 2006.
Downs, Frederick S. Bangalore: Church History Association of India, 1992.
Mundadan, A. Mathias.
Indian Church History Review XXXV/1 (June 2001): 28-61.
Thomas, V. V. Nilambur, Kerala: Focus India Trust, 2014.
Webster, John C. B.
In Historiography of Christianity in India, 1–25. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2012.
Mundadan, A. Mathias.
In Enlarging the Story: Perspectives on Writing World Christian History, edited by Wilbert R. Shenk, 22–53. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2002.
Frykenberg, Robert Eric.
In Christianity in India: From Beginnings to the Present, 1–20. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.
The candidate should have passed at least two Hebrew papers at B.D. level, excluding Preliminary and Advanced Hebrew courses, securing Second Class B Grade (60%) average and Second Class B+ Grade (65%) in Old Testament Hebrew papers.
1. Genesis 1:1-5; 26-28 2. Exodus 3:4-8 3. Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Ronald E. Clements
ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989.
Norman Karol Gottwald. . Philadelphia:Fortress Press, 2002.
Anthony R. Ceresko. . Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2012.
K. Jesurathnam.New Delhi: CWI, 2023.
1. General History of ancient Israel 2. Formation of the Pentateuch and the History of Pentateuchal criticism 3. Origin and development of Prophecy and Role of prophets in ancient Israel 4. Characteristics of Wisdom Literature and their main teachings 5. Classification of the Psalms and their theological significance
The applicant should have at least B Grade (60%) average and B+ Grade (65%) in a minimum of three Religion papers. The applicant should qualify in one advanced B.D.-level combination: Sanskrit with A Detailed Study of Hindu Religious Traditions, or Cultural Anthropology with A Detailed Study of Primal Religious Traditions. The form also requires the applicable Sanskrit/Cultural Anthropology marks and an overall B- grade or above with 60% in Religion subjects at B.D. level.The applicant should obtain at least 40% in Sanskrit and 40% in Cultural Anthropology to be qualified for pursuing M.Th. in Religion
P.S. Daniel, David C. Scott and G.R. Singh (eds), . Delhi: ISPCK.
Pages 1-171.
Gavin Flood,Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Santanu K. Patro (ed), New Delhi: ISPCK.
Christopher Augustus Bixel Tirkey,. Delhi: ISPCK.
Pages 83- 210.
K. Lalchhuanawma, Mizoram Journal of Theology XIV/1 (January-June, 2023),
Page 49-63.
The applicant should have at least B Grade (60%) overall average and B+ Grade (60%) in the branch of specialization. Normally, at least two Mission Studies papers completed during B.D. studies are required, or the applicant should have successfully completed the Senate of Serampore M.Th. Qualifying Examination with at least B Grade (57.5%).
Bosch, David J. New York: Orbis Books, 1996.
Philip, T.V. Delhi: CSS & ISPCK, 1999
Lalnunmawia, H.
