United Theological College, Bangalore

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United Theological College, Bangalore
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Motto
SICUT FILIUS HOMINIS NON VENIT MINISTRARI SED MINISTRARE ET DARE ANIMAM SUAM REDEMPTIONEM PRO MULTIS
Motto in English
Even as the Son of man is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister and to give his life a redemption for many.
Type Seminary
Established1910;114 years ago (1910)
Affiliation Senate of Serampore College (University)
Serampore – 712201
West Bengal
Director The Right Reverend Dr. Royce Manoj Victor, CSI
Principal The Rev. Chilkuri Vasantha Rao, CSI, Dr.theol.(Hamburg) [1]
Academic staff
10+
Location
63, Miller's Road, Benson Town, Bengaluru 560 006
, ,
12°59′45″N77°35′56″E / 12.99583°N 77.59889°E / 12.99583; 77.59889
Website http://www.utc.edu.in/

United Theological College (UTC) is an eccumenical Mainline seminary founded in 1910 [2] situated in the southern city of Bangalore in the state of Karnataka in South India and affiliated to India's first [3] Theological University, the Senate of Serampore College (University) {a University under Section 2 (f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 [4] } [5] with degree-granting authority validated by a Danish Charter and ratified by the Government of West Bengal.

Contents

Currently, [6] the principalship is held by the Old Testament Scholar, The Rev. Ch. Vasantha Rao, CSI, Dr.theol. (Hamburg), an alma mater [7] of this institution and an acknowledged lead in Old Testament studies and Biblical Hebrew language, having been groomed by the Old Testament Scholar, Victor Premasagar, CSI, throughout his Spiritual formation period, beginning with his graduate [8] and post-graduate studies, [9] well into his doctoral studies. [10] Vasantha Rao is also known for his continuing association with the fully ecumenical [11] Society for Biblical Studies in India (SBSI) right from the New millennium to the Golden Jubilee conclave held in 2012, where he was elected President, at the Ecumenical Christian Centre, Whitefield and continues to steer the Society. [12]

Succession of Old Testament Faculty at UTC, Bangalore

Full-time faculty

Visiting Faculty

The College

Since 1976, it has been granted the status of an autonomous [15] college under the University. The college has welcomed world leaders. Mahatma Gandhi visited it in 1927 and declared, To live the gospel is the most effective way…I can say that the life of service and uttermost simplicity is the best preaching. India Post released a centenary commemorative stamp in honor of the United Theological College (UTC) on 8 July 2011.

Motto

UTC's motto comes from Matthew 20:28 in the Vulgate: SICUT FILIUS HOMINIS NON VENIT MINISTRARI SED MINISTRARE ET DARE ANIMAM SUAM REDEMPTIONEM PRO MULTIS which translates as "Even as the Son of man is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister and to give his life a redemption for many". [16] It is sometimes condensed to Not to be Served but to Serve. In the University emblem the motto is in Greek (not in Latin): οὐ... διακονηθῆναι ἀλλὰ διακονῆσαι

Courses offered

The UTC was granted autonomy in the year 1976 by the Senate of Serampore College (University). The following are the courses offered by the College: [17]

Exchange programs

The UTC has exchange programs with the Theological Faculty of the University of Basel Switzerland [18] and the Divinity School of the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. [19] It has a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Revd Dr O V Jathanna and Prof Kenneth Brown with the University of Edinburgh wherein a post-graduate student can study a semester in Bengaluru.

Publications

Bangalore Seminary (1843) From the 'Evangelical Magazine and Missionary Chronicle: Vol XXI' (p.193). The London Mission Seminary was established early 19th Century, located at the beginning of Mission Road. This has since been demolished and the land is part of the Mitralaya School Campus Bangalore Seminary - Copy.jpg
Bangalore Seminary (1843) From the 'Evangelical Magazine and Missionary Chronicle: Vol XXI' (p.193). The London Mission Seminary was established early 19th Century, located at the beginning of Mission Road. This has since been demolished and the land is part of the Mitralaya School Campus
United Theological College on a 2011 stamp of India United Theological College Bangalore 2011 stamp of India.jpg
United Theological College on a 2011 stamp of India

Campus life

The college had been a recipient of prizes from the Mysore Horticultural Society, Bengaluru for well-maintained gardens and lawns. Good environment for study purpose.

Library

The college has a massive library including 200-year-old palm leaf manuscripts. The United States Embassy awarded a grant for preservation of these rare palm leaf manuscripts in 2006. [22]

Present Faculty

Present Faculty at the United Theological College with subjects taught [23]
Faculty NameGen
der
DomicileHighest
Degree
Alma MaterUniversity
Discipline: Old Testament
The Rev. D. J. Muthunayagom, CSI M Tamil Nadu D.Th. Missions Academy,
Hamburg (Germany)/
SATHRI, Bangalore
Serampore
The Rev. K. Jesurathnam, STBC M Andhra Pradesh Ph.D. New College,
Edinburgh (Scotland)
Edinburgh
The Rev. J. R. John Samuel Raj, CSI M Kerala Dr. Theol. Missions Academy,
Hamburg (Germany)
Hamburg
Discipline: New Testament
The Rev. J. G. Muthuraj, CSI M Tamil Nadu Ph.D. University of Durham,
Durham (England)
Durham
The Rev. J. Jeyakumar, MCI M Tamil Nadu M.Th. UTC, Bangalore Serampore
The Rev. Johnson ThomaskuttyM Kerala Ph.D Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (Holland) Nijmegen
The Rev. Dexter S. Maben, CSI M Karnataka Dr. Theol. Theological Seminary Bethel
(Kirchliche Hochschule Bethel)
,
Bielefeld (Germany)
Bethel
Discipline: Theology and Ethics
The Rev. R. Sahayadhas, IELC M Tamil Nadu D.Th. UTC, Bangalore Serampore
The Rev. George Zachariah, MMTSC M Kerala Ph. D Lutheran School of Theology,
Chicago (United States)
LSTC
The Rev. Allan Samuel Palanna, CSI M Karnataka Ph.D University of Kent,
Canterbury (England)
Kent
The Rev. Mervin Shinoj Boas, CSI M Kerala Ph. D Lutheran School of Theology,
Chicago (United States)
LSTC
Discipline: History of Christianity
The Fr. M. O. John, MOSC M Kerala D. D. University of Vienna,
Vienna (Austria) [24]
Vienna
Discipline: Mission and Ecumenicism
The Sr. Rani Joseph Mary Sruthi, SND F Karnataka Ph.D. Pontifical Urban University,
Rome (Italy)
Urban
The Rev. Gudrun Löwner, EKD F Germany Ph.D. Heidelberg University,
Heidelberg (Germany)
Heidelberg
Discipline: Christian Ministry
Dr. Nalini Arles Laity F Karnataka Ph.D. New College,
Edinburgh (Scotland)
Edinburgh
Dr. Joseph George Laity M Kerala Th.D. Candler School of Theology,
Atlanta (United States)
Emory
The Rev. Santosh S. Kumar, CSI M Kerala D.Th. Melbourne College of Divinity,
Melbourne (Australia)
Divinity
Discipline: Women's Studies
Dr. Lalrinawmi Ralte Laity F Mizoram D.Min.,
D.Th.
Episcopal Divinity School,
Cambridge (United States)/
SATHRI, Bangalore
Serampore
Discipline: Communication
The Fr. Jerry Kurian, MJSOC M Kerala M.Th. UTC, Bangalore Serampore
Discipline: English
Ms. Geetha Basappa Laity F Karnataka M.A.

Succession of Administrators

Academic administrators who have led the seminary have been designated Principal. [25]

TenureNames of Administrators at UTC, BangaloreEarned academic credentials
(highest degree)
1910–1911 The Rev. James Mathers, LMS, [26] OBE, [27] B. D. [28] [29]
1911–1924The Rev. L. P. Larsen, [29] DMS, [30] M.A., [28] [31]
1924–1930The Rev. D. S. Herrick, ABCFM M.A., [32]
1930–1931The Rev. W. J. T. Small, WMMSM.A. (Cantab.), [33]
1931–1936The Rev. W. H. Thorp, WMMS B.A. (London), [34]
1936–1937The Rev. George Parker, [35] |LMSB. D.
1937–1954The Rev. M. H. Harrison, ABCFM Th.M. (Andover), [13]
1954–1983The Rev. J. R. Chandran, CSI S.T.M. (Union),
1983–1993The Rev. E. C. John, CSI Dr. Theol. (Heidelberg),
1993–2000The Rev. Gnana Robinson, CSIDr. Theol. (Hamburg),
2000–2008The Rev. O. V. Jathanna, CSIDr. Theol. (Basel), [36] [37]
2008–2009The Rev. S. I. Selvanayagam, CSI D. Th. (Serampore), [38]
2009–2017The Rev. J. R. Samuel Raj, CSIDr. Theol. (Hamburg) [1]
2017–presentThe Rev. Ch. Vasantha Rao, CSI [39] Dr. Theol. (Hamburg) [1]

Notable people

Metropolitan Mar Aprem Mooken specialized in History of Christianity MAR APREM METROPOLITAN METROPOLITAN OF MALABAR AND ALL INDIA NOW NATHAR KURSIYA.jpg
Metropolitan Mar Aprem Mooken specialized in History of Christianity
Father V. C. Samuel a specialist in Christology Father V.C. Samuel.jpg
Father V. C. Samuel a specialist in Christology
Pastor Lynn de Silva who struck parallels between Christianity and Buddhism and devised Lynn de Silva's theology Lynn de Silva.jpg
Pastor Lynn de Silva who struck parallels between Christianity and Buddhism and devised Lynn de Silva's theology
Notable alumni with course undertaken and years of study
NameCourseYearsCongre-
gation
Domicile
Hospet Sumitra B.D. 1910–13 CSI Andhra Pradesh
Premaka Gurushantha B.D. 1912–16 CSI Karnataka
Juhanon Mar Thoma B.D. 1917–22 MMTSC Kerala
Emani Sambayya B.D. 1928–32 CNI Andhra Pradesh
D. T. Niles B.D. 1929–34 CMC Sri Lanka
H. D. L. Abraham B.D. 1934–37 CSI Karnataka
P. Solomon B.D. 1936–40 CSI Telangana
A. E. Inbanathan B.D. 1939–43 CSI Tamil Nadu
C. Arangaden B.D. 1940–44 CSI Kerala
B. G. Prasada Rao B.D. 1941–45 CSI Telangana
M.Th. 1953–56
S. J. Samartha B.D. 1941–45 CSI Karnataka
B. Prabhudass B.D. 1941–45 CSI Telangana
M.Th. 1951–52
J. R. Chandran B.D. 1941–44 CSI Tamil Nadu
M.Th. 1944–45
K. Devasahayam M.Th. 1942–43 AELC Andhra Pradesh
Philipose Mar Chrysostom B.D. 1943–46 MMTSC Kerala
Lynn de Silva B.D. 1943–47 CMC Sri Lanka
Solomon Doraiswamy B.D. 1944–46 CSI Tamil Nadu
Alexander Mar Thoma B.D. 1945–48 MMTSC Kerala
D. J. Ambalavanar B.D. 1945–50 CSI Sri Lanka
B. E. Devaraj Special
course
1946–47 CNI Andhra Pradesh
Gaddala Solomon B.D. 1949–52 STBC Andhra Pradesh
Refresher course in
Hebrew language
1972–73
N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel B.D. 1950–53 CSI Andhra Pradesh
V. C. Samuel B.D. 1950–53 MOSC Kerala
Victor Premasagar B.D. 1950–54 CSI Telangana
E. C. John B.D. 1951–54 CSI Kerala
G. B. Devasahayam B.D. 1952–56 CSI Telangana
K. E. Swamidass B.D. 1952–56 CSI Telangana
C. D. Jathanna B.D. 1952–55 CSI Karnataka
Samuel Amirtham B.D. 1953–56 CSI Kerala
Joseph Mar Thoma B.D. 1953–57 MMTSC Kerala
John Philipose B.D. 1955–58 CSI Kerala
K. V. Mathew M.Th. (OT)1957–58 MMTSC Kerala
Gnana Robinson B.D. 1957–60 CSI Tamil Nadu
M.Th. (OT)1961–63
D. P. Shettian B.D. 1960–61 CSI Karnataka
R. Yesurathnam B.D. 1963–67 CSI Telangana
M.Th. 1969–72
D.Th. 1978–82
G. T. Abraham B.D. 1962–66 CSI Andhra Pradesh
C. L. Furtado B.D. 1962–64 CSI Karnataka
Arvind P. Nirmal B.D1962- 65CNIMaharashtra
Kallarakkal Abraham George M.Th. (OT)1963–65 MOSC Kerala
Wesley Ariarajah B.D. 1963–66 MCSL Sri Lanka
Mar Aprem Mooken M.Th. 1964–66 ACE Kerala
B. P. Sugandhar B.D. 1964–68 CSI Telangana
Philipose Mar Eusebius B.D. 1964–66 MMTSC Kerala
R. S. Sugirtharajah B.D. 1965–69 MCSL Sri Lanka
M.Th. (NT)1973–75
S. John Theodore B.D. 1966–70 CSI Telangana
M.Th. (OT)1972–74
H. S. Wilson B.D. 1967–70 CSI Karnataka
Basil Rebera B.D. 1967–71 Laity Sri Lanka
M.Th. (OT)1971–73
Elizabeth Paul B.D. 1967–74 CSI Tamil Nadu
Timotheas Hembrom B.D. 1968–70 NELC Jharkhand
M.Th. (OT)1971–73
D. I. Hans B.D. 1968–71 CSI Karnataka
M.Th. 1977–79
P. J. Lawrence B.D. 1968–71 CSI Andhra Pradesh
J. Paul Rajashekar B.D. 1968–71 IELC Tamil Nadu
J. W. Gladstone B.D. 1969–72 CSI Kerala
M.Th. 1972–74
D. W. Jesudoss M.Th. 1970–71 TELC Tamil Nadu
Sydney Salins B.D. 1970–74 CSI Karnataka
M.Th. (NT)1980–82
D. Dhanaraj B.D. 1970–74 CSI Tamil Nadu
M.Th. (OT)1976–78
D. S. Satyaranjan M.Th. (NT)1971–73 IPC Andhra Pradesh
G. Babu Rao [40] M.Th. (OT)1971–73 [7] CBCNC Andhra Pradesh
Doctoral
studies
1980–82 [41]
Nitoy Achümi M.Th. (OT)1971–73 NBCC Nagaland
Christopher Asir B.D. 1971–75 CSI Tamil Nadu
John Sadananda B.D. 1972–74 CSI Karnataka
P. Surya Prakash B.D. 1972–76 CSI Telangana
M.Th. (NT)1980–82
D. N. Premnath B.D. 1973–77 CSI Andhra Pradesh
M. Mani Chacko B.D. 1975–79 CSI Kerala
M.Th. (OT)1981–83
K. David Udayakumar B.D. 1977–81 SALC Andhra Pradesh
M.Th. (NT)1982–85
Ravela Joseph M.Th. 1978–80 STBC Andhra Pradesh
Doctoral
studies
1983–84
G. Devakadasham M.Th. 1979–81 CSI Tamil Nadu
N. Sam YesudhasM. Th.1979-81CSITamil Nadu
G. D. V. Prasad M.Th. (OT)1979–81 CSI Andhra Pradesh
Roger Gaikwad M.Th. 1981 MCI
PCI
Maharashtra
G. Dyvasirvadam M.Th. 1982–84 CSI Andhra Pradesh
Doctoral
studies
1992
Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar B.D. 1983–87 ALC Tamil Nadu
D.Th. 1992–97
K. Reuben Mark B.D. 1984–88 CSI Telangana
M.Th. 1992–94
Ch. Victor Moses M.Th. (OT)1986–88 AELC Andhra Pradesh
Annie Watson B.D. 1987–91 CSI Karnataka
B. D. Prasada Rao M.Th. 1987–89 CSI Andhra Pradesh
H. R. Cabral M.Th. 1988–90 CSI Karnataka
D.Th. 1992–97
Jonadob Nathaniel M.Th. (NT)1988–90 CSI Tamil Nadu
Daniel Sadananda M.Th. (NT)1988–90 CSI Karnataka
A. C. Solomon Raj B.D. 1988–92 CSI Telangana
M.Th. 1998-01

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