Department of Christian Studies
About the Department
The Department of Christian Studies was started in 1984 as an Endowment Chair in Christianity during the post-centenary Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the University of Madras. It was inaugurated by Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Presently the Department is one of the mainline Departments of the University of Madras and it offers two P. G. courses (M. A. in Christian Studies and M. A. Christian Scriptures), M. Phil., Ph.D. and four P.G. Diploma courses (. P. G. Diploma in Ethics and Human Resource Management, P. G. Diploma in Ethics and Biotechnology P. G. Diploma in Spirituality and Counselling, P. G. Diploma in Biblical Languages and Interpretation) and Certificate course (Christian Scriptures and Interpretation).
Objective
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Scientific study, research, and analysis of the Christian scripture and traditions with a concern for evolving contextual theologies, promoting inter-religious understanding, and serving the cause of social transformation
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Study Christianity in relation to other religions of India and to the social, cultural, and political contexts of India, especially of Tamilnadu
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Promote job-oriented courses linking religion and ethics with emerging fields of specialisations today.
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Work towards establishing a Centre for Advanced Study and research in Christianity
Mission
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Introducing Christian education in secular higher educational institutes of the country to promote inter-religious understanding and social transformation
Vision
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To engage in scientific study and research of religion and religious scriptures from a comparative perspective
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To respond to the ethical challenges and dilemmas of our modern society from an inter-disciplinary perspective
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To contribute to social transformation by researching into religious and cultural resources
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Launch of Journals
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The Department of Chritian Studies has launched a bi-annual research journal by name "Indian Journal of Christian Studies". It will carry research articles relating Christianity to social, cultural and other public issues.
Faculties
| Name of the Faculty |
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| Dr. G. Patrick |
Professor and Head |
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| Dr. James Ponniah |
Assistant Professor |
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Courses offered by the Department
Post Graduate
- M.A.in Comparative Religion and Philosophy with specialization in Christian Studies Eligibility : A Bachelor's degree in any subject of the University of Madras or any other University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto
- M. A. in Christian Scriptures Eligibility : A Bachelor's degree in any subject of the University of Madras or any other University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto
- M. A. in Christian Studies (IDE)
M.Phil Courses
- M.Phil. in Christian Studies Eligibility: Any Master's Degree in Christian Studies/Theology /Humanities/Social Sciences from a recognized university and their affiliated institutions
P.G. Diploma Courses
- Ethics and Human Resource Management Eligibility : any Bachelor's degree
- Ethics and Biotechnology Eligibility : any Bachelor's degree
- Spirituality and Counselling Eligibility : any Bachelor's degree
Ph.D Programme
- Ph.D.in Christian Studies Three Years (Eligibility: Any Master's Degree in Christian Studies/Theology /Humanities/Social Sciences from a recognized university)
Syllabus for the Courses Offered
| P.G Degree |
| M. A. in Christian Studies |
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| M. A. in Christian Scriptures |
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| M.Phil Degree |
| M.Phil. in Christian Studies |
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| Diplomo |
| P. G. Dip. in EHRM |
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| P. G. Dip. in EBT |
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| P. G. Dip. in Spirituality and Counselling |
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| P G Diploma Biblical Languages & Interpretation |
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| Certificate |
| Christian Scriptures and Interpretation |
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Fees Structure
| Fee Structure will be available soon |
Research Scholars
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| No M.Phil Scholars |
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