Karnataka Theological College
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Karnataka Theological College (KTC) is an ecumenical seminary catering to the Kannada-speaking students wishing to pursue the priestly vocation. KTC is located in Mangalore of Karnataka in South India, and is affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University)[1] [2][3].
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[edit] Affiliation
The College is affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University) which was established in the year 1818 by a Danish Charter and later ratified by passing of The Serampore College Act, 1918 by the Legislature of Bengal. It was the first institution to be given the status of a university[4] in India[5].
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission in its visit to Serampore in 2004 also makes mention of the University status of the Senate of Serampore College (University) and its power in conferring degrees [6].
[edit] Present staff
- Principal - Rev. Dr. John S. Sadananda
- Old Testament - Rev. Dr. D. Dhanaraj
- New Testament - Rev. Dr. Daniel Rathnakara Sadananda
- New Testament - Rev. S. S. Salins
- Christian Ministry- Rev. Dr. H. R. Cabral
- Systematic Theology- Rev. Dr. H. M. Watson
- History of Religions-Rev. D. I. Hans
- Women's Studies - Rev. Dr. R. A. Watson
- Social Analysis - Rev. Mohan Manoraj (Visiting Faculty)
- History of Christianity - Rt. Rev. Dr. C. L. Furtado (Visiting Professor)
- Science and Religion - Prof. Dr. Prakash Karat
- Kannada language and Culture - Prof. Dr. P. N. Mayya
- English Liturature and Culture - Mr. Charles Furtado
- Missions and Reformation History - Rev. Dr. H. S. Wilson ( Visiting Professor)
[edit] See also
- United Theological College, Bangalore
- Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Chennai
- Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary, Madurai
- Senate of Serampore College (University), Serampore
- Andhra Christian Theological College, Secunderabad
- University Grants Commission of India
[edit] References
- ^ Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education [1] Other Universities. Retrieved April 23, 2006.
- ^ William Carey College[2] Nepal Serampore College. Retrieved April 23, 2006.
- ^ Indiaedunews.net [3] Nepal Christians to renew ties with Bengal college. Retrieved April 23, 2006.
- ^ Country paper of Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education[4]
- ^ Ibid
- ^ NAC 2004 report on the College and its degree issuint position NAC 2004 report on the College and its degree issuing position
