CTS Courses

Christian Theological Seminary

Academic Programmes

Degree Programmes

Affiliated with Serampore College (University)
  • Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)

Diploma & Certificate Programmes

Granted by Christian Theological Seminary
  • Diploma in Christian Studies (D.C.S.)
  • Bachelor of Christian Studies (B.C.S.)
  • Certificate in Christian Ministry
  • Certificate in Lay Leadership
  • Continuing Ministerial Education Programmes
What You Will Study

Curriculum Framework

Integrating academic excellence, spiritual formation, ministerial practice, and contextual engagement.

A. Biblical and Theological Studies

  • Old Testament Studies
  • New Testament Studies
  • Biblical Languages (where applicable)
  • Systematic Theology
  • Christian Ethics
  • Asian Theology
  • Sri Lankan Contextual Theology
  • History of Christianity
  • History and Heritage of the Church of the American Ceylon Mission

B. Ministerial and Pastoral Formation

  • Homiletics and Worship
  • Pastoral Care and Counseling
  • Christian Education
  • Discipleship and Spiritual Formation
  • Leadership Development
  • Church Administration
  • Evangelism and Congregational Development

C. Contextual Theology and Social Engagement

  • Missiology and Mission Studies
  • Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
  • Public Theology
  • Human Rights and Social Justice
  • Gender Studies and Theology
  • Religion and Society
  • Community Development

D. Ecumenism and Global Christianity

  • Ecumenical Theology
  • Global Christianity
  • Mission Partnerships
  • Church Unity and Diversity
  • Contemporary Ecumenical Movements

E. Eco-Theology and Creation Care

  • Theology of Creation
  • Eco-Theology
  • Environmental Ethics
  • Climate Justice
  • Sustainable Community Development
  • Creation Care Ministry

F. Spiritual Formation

  • Daily chapel worship
  • Personal and communal prayer
  • Retreats
  • Spiritual direction
  • Community living
  • Discipleship groups
  • Formation mentoring

G. Field Education and Practical Ministry

  • Parish placements
  • Community-based ministry
  • Rural and urban mission exposure
  • Internships in CACM congregations and institutions
  • Contextual ministry projects

H. Research and Academic Integration

  • Research Methodology
  • Academic Writing
  • Contextual Theological Research
  • Final Dissertation or Thesis
  • Ministry Research Project
Recognition

Academic Affiliation & Authorization

Christian Theological Seminary maintains academic partnership with Serampore College (University) for degree programmes while offering its own diploma and certificate programmes in accordance with its educational mission.

Degrees Awarded by Serampore College (University)

  • Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)

Awards Granted by Christian Theological Seminary

  • Diploma in Christian Studies (D.C.S.)
  • Bachelor of Christian Studies (B.C.S.)
  • Certificate Programmes
  • Continuing Ministerial Education Certificates