DETAILS OF COURSES – 2011-2012

Bachelor of Divinity/Diploma in Theology

B.D. I YEAR
Course No. Description of Course C/O I Term II Term III Term
OT 1 Introduction to the Old Testament C 2 2 2
Dr. K. Jesurathnam
OT 2 Introductory Hebrew C - 3 4
Dr. D. Jones Muthunayagom
NT 1 Introduction to the New Testament C 2 2 2
Dr. Dexter S. Maben
NT 2 Introductory Greek C 4 3 -
Dr. J.G. Muthuraj/Dr. Dexter S. Maben
TE 1 Orientation to Theological Methodology C - - 3
Dr. R. Sahayadhas
HC 1 Orientation to History of Christianity C 2
Dr. Marina N. Behera
RC 1 Orientation to the Study of Religion C 2 2 -
Dr. Eric Lott/New Faculty
CS 1 Introduction to Church & Society C 2 - -
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R.
ME 1 Introduction to Mission & Evangelism C 1 - -
Dr. P.T. George
CM 15 Introduction to Pastoral Care & C - 3 -
Counselling
Dr. Joseph George
Com. 10 Voice & Speech Training C 2 - -
Fr. Jerry Kurian
WS 1 Orientation to Gender Issues in Theology C - - 1
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar
Gen. 01 Advanced English C - 2 2
Ms. Geetha Basappa
Gen. 02 Study Methods C 2 2 -
Dr. R. Sahayadhas/Ms. Geetha Basappa
Gen. 03 Kannada C 2 2 2
Mr. Raghavendra Rao
Senior Sermon Evaluation - 1 1 1

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 B.D. II YEAR
Course No. Description of Course C/O I Term II Term III Term
OT 3a Witness to Liberation (Hebrew) C 2 3 -
Dr. Joseph Titus/Dr. D. Jones
Muthunayagom
OT 3b Witness to Liberation (English) C 2 2 -
Dr. K. Jesurathnam
OT 4a Vision & Mission of Prophets (Hebrew) C - 2 3
Dr. K. Jesurathnam/Dr. Mervin
Richardson
OT 4b Vision & Mission of Prophets (English) C - 2 2
Dr. D. Jones Muthunayagom
NT 3a Synoptic Gospels (Greek) C 2 3 -
Rev. J. Jeyakumar
NT 3b Synoptic Gospels (English) C 2 3 -
Dr. C.I. David Joy
TE 2 Introduction to Christian Doctrines C 3 3 -
Dr. D. Joseph Prabhakar
TE 3 Christian Social Ethics (part I) C - - 3
New Faculty
HC 2 History of Christianity – Module I C 3
Dr. Marina N. Behera
HC 2 History of Christianity – Module II C 3
Dr. Marina N. Behera/New Faculty
RC 2 Introduction to the Religions of India C - 3 3
Dr. Eric Lott/New Faculty
CS 2 Social Analysis and Societal issues in India C 2 1 -
Dr. Allen Samuel Palanna
CM 1 Introduction to Worship & Liturgy C 3 - -
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
CM 12 Introduction to Christian Education C - - 3
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
ME 2 Theologies of Mission & Evangelism C - 3 -
Dr. Gudrun Lowner
Com. 50 Introduction to Communication & media C 3 - -
Studies
Fr. Jerry Kurian

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WS 1 Introduction to Feminist Theology C 3 - -
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar
Senior Sermon Evaluation - 1 1 1

B.D. III YEAR

Course No. Description of Course C/O I Term II Term III Term
OT Hebrew Myth O - - 3
Dr. Nicolas Wyatt.
OT 18a Selected Texts: Psalms in Hebrew O - - 3
Dr. Nicolas Wyatt
OT 18b Selected Texts: Psalms in English O - - 3
Dr. K. Jesurathnam
OT/NT Bible and other Scriptures O 3 - -
Dr. D. Jones Muthunayagom
NT 4 (a) Johannine Thought (Greek) C - 2 3
Dr. Dexter S. Maben
NT 4 (b) Johannine Thought (English) C - 2 2
Rev. J. Jeyakumar
NT Use of the Bible in Preaching C 3 - -
16/OT19 Rev. J. Jeyakumar
TE 3 Christian Social Ethics (part II) C 3 - -
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R./New Faculty
TE 4B Indian Christian Theology C 3 3 -
Dr. R. Sahayadhas
BD III & Church, Ministry & Sacraments O 3 - -
IV: Dr. R. Sahayadhas
TE 26
BD III & Critical Study of Selected Ethicists/Issues O - 3 -
IV: – Justice, Peace and the Integrity of
TE 36A Creation
New Faculty
HC 2 History of Christianity – Module III C 3
Dr. George Oommen
HC 4 Christianity and Indian Nationalist O 3
Movement
Dr. George Oommen
CS 3 Emerging Economic, Social and Political C 2 1 -
Challenges
Dr. Allen Samuel Palanna/Dr. Peniel J.
Rufus R.
RC 3a Special Study of a living Religion – C 3 3 -
Hinduism
Dr. Eric Lott/New Faculty

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CM 7 Introduction to Homiletics: Theory & C - - 3
Practice
Rev. Daniel Ravikumar

CM 17 Marriage & Family Counselling O - - 3

Dr. Joseph George
CM 32 Liturgical Text and Music Composition O - 3 -
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
ME 3 Biblical Foundation for Mission O - - 3
Dr. P.T. George
Com. 51 Skill Development in Communication O - - 3
Fr. Jerry Kurian
WS 2 Feminist Hermeneutics R - 3 -
Dr.Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar
ID I
Dr. Joseph George
Senior Sermon Evaluation - 1 1 1

B.D. IV YEAR

Course Description of Course C/O I Term II Term III Term

No.
OT 5 Old Testament Theology C 3 - -
Dr. K. Jesurathnam
OT 18a Selected Texts: Psalms in Hebrew O - - 3
Dr. Nicolas Wyatt
OT 18b Selected Texts: Psalms in English O - - 3
Dr. K. Jesurathnam
OT Hebrew Myth O - - 3
Dr. Nicolas Wyatt.
OT/NT Bible and other Scriptures O 3 - -
Dr. D. Jones Muthunayagom
NT 5 (a) Pauline Thought (Greek) C - 2 3
Rev. J. Jeyakumar
NT 5 (b) Pauline Thought (English) C - 2 2
Dr. Dexter S. Maben
NT10 NT Theology C - 3
Dr. C.I. David Joy
NT 9 NT Apocalypse in Greek O - - 3

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 Rev. J. Jeyakumar/Dr. C.I. David Joy
NT 8 Christology in NT O 3 - -
Dr. J.G. Muthuraj/Dr. C.I. David Joy

TE 22 Church, Ministry & Sacraments O 3 - -

Dr. R. Sahayadhas
HC 10 History of the Modern Ecumenical R/O 3 - -
Movement
Dr. Marina N. Behera
HC 14 Christianity and Colonialism O 3 - -
Dr. George Oommen
RC 23a Preliminary and Sanskrit I O 3 3 -
Dr. R.B. Bissy
CS 17 Biblical Hermeneutics and People’s C - 3 -
Struggles
Dr. D. Jones Muthunayagom/ Dr. Peniel J.
Rufus R.
CM 21 Leadership and Pastoral Administration C - - 3
Teaching & Co-ordinating
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
CM 16 Pastoral Psychology O - 3 -
Dr. Nalini Arles
CM 33 Basic Musicianship O 3 - -
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
CM 14 Christian Education and Social Change O - - 3
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
ME 4 Cultural Anthropology for Mission & O - 3 -
Ministry
Dr. P.T. George
Com. 52. Communication Awareness Training R/O - - 3
Fr. Jerry Kurian
WS 3 Women in Religion and Society O - - 3
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar
ID II
Dr. Nalini Arles
Senior Sermon Evaluation - 1 1 1

Inter-Disciplinary Course – I & II course will start 2 weeks after the II term begins

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Course Description of Course I Term II Term III Term
No.
BD III Inter-Disciplinary Course – I R - 1 1
Coordinator: Dr. David Joy
BC IV Inter-Disciplinary Course – II R - 1 1
Coordinator: Rev. J. Jeyakumar
Sermon Evaluation
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R.: Coordinator
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-
Rajkumar
Fr. Jerry Kurian
Dr. Allen Samuel Palanna
Dr. D. Jones Muthunayagom

YMCA

Course Description of Course C/O I Term II Term III Term

No.
Understanding the Bible – Part I 2 - -
Dr. K. Jesurathnam
Orientation to Gender Issues 2 - -
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar
Organization and Administration 2 - -
Introduction to Theology & Ethics 2 - -
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R.
YMCA Studies 1 - -
YMCA History – 1 & Mission 3 - -
Leadership & Management 4 - -
Study Methods & Project Writing 1 - -
Physical Education 2 - -
Understanding the Bible – Part II - 2 -
Dr. Dexter S. Maben
Introduction to Religion & Culture - 2 -
Dr. Eric Lott/New Faculty
Psychology & Counselling - 2 -
Dr. Joseph George

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 Introduction to History of Christianity - 2 -
Dr. Marina N. Behera
YMCA History – II - 2 -
Communication - 3 -
Youth Work - 3 -
Net Working - 1 -
Physical Education - 2 -
Introduction to Church & Society - - 2
Dr. D. Jones Muthunayagom
Introduction to Social Work - 2 2
Finance management - - 3
Project Management & Fundraising
Challenge to Mission & Ecumenism - - 2
Dr. P.T. George
YMCA Studies - - 2
Project Writing - - 4
Social Analysis - - 2

CCS COURSE OFFERINGS FOR 2011-2012

Course No. Description of Course Credits I Term II Term III Term

Fundamentals in Christian Theology 2 - -

Dr. Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar
English: Aural/Oral Skills in Language 2 - -
Ms. Geetha Basappa
Introduction to Communication
Rev. Samuel Rajkumar
Creative Skills 2 - -
Ms. Beaulah Muthuraj
Leadership Development 2 - -
Ms. Malini Jathanna
Introduction to Christian Counselling - 2 -
Ms. Rebecca Peniel
Issues in Christian Ministry - 2 -
Dr. R. Sahayadhas
Environmental Issues and Challenge - 2 -
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Introduction to History of Christianity and - 2 -
Mission

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 Dr. P.T. George
Re-reading the Bible with New Eyes - 2 -
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar
Introduction to the Bible - - 2
Rev. J. Jeyakumar
Creative Skills - - 2
Ms. Beaulah Muthuraj
Women & Media - - 2
Rev. Samuel Rajkumar
Women & Development - - 2
Ms. Malini Jathanna

Master of Theology

One credit hour is equal to 15 hours of teaching.

Br. I: OId Testament

M.Th. I

Course No. Description of Course Credits I Term II Term III Term

Area A Critical Introduction to the Old Testament 4 2 1 1

BS I 1 (Senate)
Dr. K. Jesurathnam
Area B Isaiah 1-12 (Senate) 4 2 1 1
BS I 2(a) Dr. D. Jones Muthunayagom

Area C Critical Evaluation of OT Theology since 4 2 1 1

BS I 5 1900 (Senate)
Dr. K. Jesurathnam
Area E Biblical Theology - Mission and the Nations 2 3 - -
BS I 7f Dr. J.G. Muthuraj/Dr. Dexter S. Maben

Area F Intertestamental Literature 2 - 2 -

BS I 8(e) Dr. Dexter S. Maben/Dr. D. Jones
Muthunayagom
Area G Courses from Other Branches 4 4 - -

M.TH. II

Course No. Description of Course Credits I Term II Term III Term

Area b Psalms 4 2 2 -
BS I 4(a) Dr. J.R. John Samuel Raj

Area F Intertestamental Literature 2 - 2 -

BS I 8(e) Dr. Dexter S. Maben/Dr. D. Jones

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 Muthunayagom

Integrated Course 2 2 - -
Dr. K. Jesurathnam
Thesis 12

Br. II: New Testament

M.TH. I

Course No. Description of Course Credits I Term II Term III Term

Area Critical Introduction to the New Testament 4 2 1 1
BS II 1 (Senate)
M.Th. I Dr. C.I. David Joy
Area Synoptic Gospels – Mathew (Senate) 4 2 1 1
BS II 2a Dr. J. G. Muthuraj
M.Th. I
Area Additional Texts (Hebrews) 2 - 2 -
BS II 3c Dr. C.I. David Joy
M.Th. I
Area Additional Texts Acts 1-15 2 - 2 -
BS II 4b (i) Dr. J.G. Muthuraj
M.Th. II
Area Theology of Pauline Writings (Senate) 4 2 1 1
BS II 5c Dr. C.I. David Joy
M.Th. I

M.TH. II
Course No. Description of Course Cre I Term II Term III Term
dits
Area Hellenistic Texts in Greek 2 - 2 -
BS II 6a Dr. C.I. David Joy
M.Th. II
Area The Use of Bible in Liberation Theology 2 2 - -
BS II 8g(ii) Dr. C.I. David Joy
M.Th. I
Area G Courses from other Branches 2+2 - - -
M.Th. I
Area H Integrated Course 2 1 1 -
M.Th. II Dr. Dexter S. Maben
Area E Biblical Themes – Mission and the Nations 2 2 - -

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BS I 7f Dr. Dexter S. Maben/Dr. J.G. Muthuraj
M.Th. II
M.Th. II Thesis 12

Br. III: Christian Theology

M.TH. I

Course Description of Course Total I II III

No. Credits Term Term Term
Area A Area A: Understanding the Past – Study of  
Sect. 1  Texts  ( a) i) 2: Augustine, a) ii) 3: Ramanuja 4 2 2 -
CT 1 (b) (i) 3:Barth, b) ii) 7: Ambedkar.         
                  Dr. R. Sahayadhas/Dr. Eric J. Lott
Dr. O.V. Jathanna/Dr. D. Joseph Prabhakar

rea A History of Christian Thought – Ancient,    

Sect. 2  Medieval, Modern: 2 - - 2
CT 11 Major Figures in Theology II, (c) Luther
Dr. R. Sahaydhas
Area A History of Christian Thought – Ancient,
Sect. 2  Medieval, Modern:    
CT-12 Major Figures in Theology III, (k) Moltmann 2 -  2
Dr. D. Joseph Prabhakar 
Area A  
Sect. 3 iii) History of Christian Thought – Indian:    
CT 14 Major Figures in Indian Christian Thought – 2 2 - -
c) Chenchiah and f) Panikkar
Dr. R. Sahayadhas
Area C  Contemporary Indian/Asian/Non-Asian 4 2 - -
Christian Theology

CT-18, b) Gospel and Culture in Asia: Culture and 2

Communication: Culture and Theology
Dr. R. Sahayadhas
Feminist Theology
CT- 18,m, (a) Dr. D. Joseph Prabhakar/ - 2 - -
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R

Area D, (i)  Constructing Systematic Theology:

CT-22 Christology 4 - 2 2
Dr. D. Joseph Prabhakar

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Area E From other branches (College-exam.)
4 - - -

M.TH. II

 Area B Theological Methodology: Methodological 4 2 2 -

CT-17 Issues in Theology (To include emerging new
theologies). Senate
Dr. R. Sahayadhas/Dr. D. Joseph Prabahakar

Area F   Integrated Course

2 - 2 -
   
 Thesis 12

Br. VI: Chritian Ethics

M.TH. I

Course No. Course Total Term I Term Term

Credits II III
Area A Basic Methodological Concerns in 4 2 2 -
CE 1 Christian Ethics (Senate)
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R/Dr. K.C.
Abraham
Area A Basic Methodological Concerns in 2 2 - -
CE 2 Societal Analysis (College)
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R
Area D Understanding the Social, economic 4 - 2 2
CE 14 and Political Structures of Indian
Society (Senate)
Dr. Godwin Shiri
Area C Introduction to the Ethics and Societal 4 - 2 2
CE 9 Philosophy of Selected Other
Traditions in the Indian Context
(Senate)
Dr. Godwin Shiri/ Dr. Peniel J. Rufus
R./
Dr. Eric J. Lott
Electives Ethical Perspectives on Ecological 2 2 - -
CE 23 Issues
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R
Courses from other Branches 4 - - -

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M.TH. II
Electives Use of the Bible in relation to selected 2 2 - -
CE 30 social concerns such as patriarchy,
status of women, Jesus and justice, and
the use of the Bible by laity and
academic scholars
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R
Area B Ecumenical Social Ethics, with 4 2 2 -
CE 7 particular reference to major
statements such as those from the
Stockholm Conference, the Amsterdam
Assembly, the Geneva Report and the
MIT Conference
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R
Integrated Course 2 2 -
Thesis 12

Br. IV: History of Christianity

M.TH. I

Course No. Description of Course Cre I Term II Term III Term

dits
Area A Historical Methodology and 4 4 - -
HC 1 Historiography of the Indian Church
Dr. Marina N. Behera
Area A Major Issues in the History of Christianity - - 4
HC 2 from the 1st to 20th centuries with emphasis 4
to issues in the History of Christianity
during the 19th and 20th Centuries (Senate)
Dr. ChristudossDr. Marina N. Behera
Area B History of Christianity during the Early
HC 4 Period (upto 600 AD) (Senate) 4 2 2 -
New Faculty
Area C Christianity in Asia (Senate)
HC 12 Dr. George Oommen 4 - 4 -
Area C Contemporary Issues
HC 20 Dr. George Oommen 2 - 2 -
Area D Courses from Other Branches 4 - - -

M.TH. II

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Area A
HC 3a The Ecumenical Movement 4 4 - -
Dr. George Oommen
Area E
Integrated Course 2
Dr. Marina N. Behera

Thesis 12

Br. VII: Christian Ministry

Course No. Description of Course C/O I Term II Term III Term

CM 1 Foundational Course (Senate) 4 1 1 2
Dr. K.C. Abraham/Dr. R. Sahayadhas/
Dr. Peniel J. Rufus R.
CM 2 Research Methods 2 2 - -
Dr. Joseph George
CM 3d Seminar on Issues in Christian Ministry 2 2 - -
Dr. Joseph George
Dr. Nalini Arles
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
Area C Theology and Pastoral Care & Counselling 4 - 2 2
CM 30 (Senate)
Dr. Joseph George
Area C Advanced Pastoral Care & Conselling 4 - 2 2
CM 31 (College & Senate)
Dr. Nalini Arles
Area C Supervised Pastoral Care & Counselling 4 2 2 -
CM 32 Dr. Joseph George
Dr. Nalini Arles
Area C Pastoral Psychology 2 2 - -
CM 35A Dr. Nalini Arles
CM 3 Outline of Christian Worship 4 - 2 2
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
CM 13 Indigenization and Inculturation of 2 - 2 -
Worship
Dr. Santhsoh S. Kumar
Courses from other branches 4 2 2 -

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 Integrated Course 2 1 1 -
Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
Thesis 12

Br. VIII: Missiology

Course No. Description of Course C/O I Term II Term III Term

Area A Methodological Issues in Missiology 4 1 1 2
Miss. 1 (Senate)
Dr. P.T. George
Area B History of Missions (Senate) 4 2 2 -
Miss. 2 Dr. P.T. George
Area C Biblical Foundations of Mission (Senate) 4 2 1 1
Miss. 9 Dr. D. Jones Muthunayagom /
Dr. C.I. David Joy
Area D Doing Mission with the Muslims 2 - 1 1
Miss. 18 Dr. Gudrun Lowner
Area E Cultural Anthropology and Mission (M.Th. 2 1 1 -
Miss. 19 I/II Senate)
Dr. P.T. George
Area F Religions Pluralism and Dialogue (M.Th. II 2 - 1 1
Miss. 25(b) Senate)
Dr. Gudrun Lowner
Area F Tribal Issues (M.Th. I/II Senate) 2 1 - 1
Miss. 25 (c) Dr. P.T. George/Dr. Marina N. Behera
Area B Mission and the Ecumenical Movement 2 1 1 -
Miss. 6 (M.Th. II Senate)
History of Christianity/Visiting Faculty
Integrated Course 2 1 1 -
Dr. P.T. George/Dr. Gudrun Lowner
Thesis 12

Br. XI: Women’s Studies

M.Th I

Course Course Credits I Term II Term III Term

No.
Area A Feminist Theory and 4 2 2

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WS 1 Methodological Issues (Senate)
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-
Rajkumar
WS 2 Feminist Hermeneutics and 4 2 2
Feminist Theology
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-
Rajkumar
Area E Women in Contemporary Society: 2 2
WS7 Patriarchies, Caste and Class in
Indian Society
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-
Rajkumar
Area E Women, Economy and Ecology: 2 2
WS8 Poverty and Development
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-
Rajkumar

Area E Indian Women’s Movement from 2

WS9 the 19th century to the present
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-
Rajkumar
Area F Inter-related Branch 4 2 2

M.TH. II

Course Course Credits I Term II Term III Term

No.

Area C Women in Religious Traditions 4 2 2 -

WS 4 Dr. Evangeline Anderson-
Rajkumar

Area E Women, Economy and Ecology: 2 2 - -

WS8 Poverty and Development
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-
Rajkumar

Area E Indian Women’s Movement from 2 2

WS9 the 19th century to the present
Dr. Evangeline Anderson-
Rajkumar
Area G Integrated Course 2 1 1
Dr. Evangeline
Anderson-Rajkumar
Area G Thesis 12

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