Gurukul Lutheran Theological College

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Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute is an ecumenical seminary situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South India. It 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[citation needed]. It was the first institution to be given the status of a university[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

[edit] Legal Status

Legally the Serampore College is not a University as only a UGC approved institution, or the Parliament of India can establish a University. Also, the Board of Theological Education of the Senate of Serampore College is not a government approved accrediting agency. As such the degrees endorsed by this private agency might be useless for getting government jobs. In some states in the USA it might even be illegal to use these degrees as they do not have the endorsement of CHEA, and as such the degree would be considered a fake theological degree.

[edit] Background

The college song was written by N. Samuel of Tranquebar who was present during the dedication of the college, where he was to take some classes. He died before formal classes could begin.

[edit] Present Staff & courses offered

Readers are advised to visit the official site[4]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education [1] Other Universities. Retrieved April 23, 2006.
  2. ^ William Carey College[2] Nepal Serampore College. Retrieved April 23, 2006.
  3. ^ Indiaedunews.net [3] Nepal Christians to renew ties with Bengal college. Retrieved April 23, 2006.
  4. ^ Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute

[edit] External links

  • Official site of Gurukul Lutheran Theological College[1]