JOHN ROBERTS THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University)
P.O. Nonglyer, Upper Shillong, Shillong – 793009, Mawklot
Meghalaya, INDIA
PHONE: Principal: 9436926150
Dean : 9612733273
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO
THE MASTER OF THEOLOGY (MTH) DEGREE
2025 – 2026
[Entrance Exam : Date: 13th February, 2025
[Personal Interview : Date: 14th February, 2025
Filled in Application Form should be Submitted to:
Principal
John Roberts Theological College
P.O. Nonglyer, Upper Shillong
Shillong – 793009
Meghalaya, INDIA
Last Date of Submission the Application Form: 10th February, 2025.
Please Pay Rs 250/- by Cash/Online Payment for the Application Form
Recepient Name: John Roberts Theological College
A/C No: 10238909341
IFSC: SBIN0013379
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO MTH PROGRAMME 2025-2026 Affix recent
passport size
photograph
Application for admission to Master of Theology (MTh) in (Branch of Study)
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PARTICULARS OF THE APPLICANT
1. Name of the Applicant :(In CAPITAL letters)
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2. Gender Male / Female
3. Date of Birth: ________/_____________/______________(DD/MM/YYYY) (Attach Birth Certificate)
4. Place of Birth (Town/City____________________________Dist____________________________________________
(Pin Code)______________________________ (State)______________________________(Country)________________
5. Ordained or Not Ordained__________________________________________________if yes attach certificate]
5. Mother Tongue_________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Marital status (Tick one) Married Not Married
Name of Spouse (If married)_________________ _______________________________________________________
Number of Children & Age __________________________________________________________________________
Do you plan to apply for student housing? Yes / No _____________________________________________
7. Father’s Name__________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Mother’s
name__________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Present Address________________________________________________________________________________________
Town/City________________________________________Dist____________________________________________________
Pin Code____________________________State ___________________________________Country____________________
10. Permanent Address __________________________________________________________________________________
Town/City____________________________________ Dist_______________________________________________________
Pin Code___________________ State ____________________________________Country____________________________
11. Phone No__________________________________________12. Email_________________________________________
13. Tribe/Community____________________________________ 14. Nationality ______________________________
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15. Church Denomination _______________________________________________________________________________
Name of
Association/Synod/Diocese_____________________________________________________________________________
16. Educational Qualifications [Attach all Mark Sheets and Certificates]
Examination School/College University Year of Passing Class/Division Reg.No.
Passed
HSLC
B. Th /B.A
MA
BD
Any Other
17. Papers Completed in the Branch of Study for which Admission is Sought
Paper Code Name of the Paper Marks Obtained
18. Language Papers Completed (For Relevant Branch)
Paper Code Name of the Paper Marks Obtained
19. Publications [If Any]:_________________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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20. Work /Ministerial Experience [describe the nature of your work /duration and the
employer]
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SPONSORSHIP
21. How will your study be funded? ____________________________________________________________________
22. Name and Address of Sponsor (If you are sponsored)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
23. Nature of Sponsorship: [Full/Partial Financial Assistance ?]_____________________________________
24. Have you applied for any scholarship? [If yes, provide detail information] ____________________
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25: REFERENCES: Provide names, address, phone number and email ID of two referees. One
should be your pastor /elder while the other must be an academician or your former
theological teachers. They should return both the form given to them, directly to: The Principal,
John Roberts Theological College.
a. Pastoral Referee
Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone No__________________________________________Email_____________________________________________
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b. Academic Referee
Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________Phone No_________________Email________________ _______________
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Form F: HEALTH STATEMENT FOR CANDIDATE FOR ADMISSION
(To be filled by a Physician with a minimum qualification of M.B.B.S)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth________________________ Height___________________ Weight ______________________
General Physique________________________________ Last Vaccination ____________________________
Blood Group __________________________________
Previous Illness:
Infectious Diseases_________________________________________________________________________
Dysentery________________________________________________________________________________
Malaria________________________________ Epilepsy or Epileptic from_____________________________
Typhoid________________________________ Seizure___________________________________________
Family History:
Father ______________________________Alive/Dead, If Dead, cause of death________________________
Mother__________________________________________________________________________________
Brothers_________________________________________________________________________________
Sisters___________________________________________________________________________________
General Appearance: Glands:
Cleanliness__________________________________ Any enlargement on neck_________________________
Nourishment_____________________________ Axilae ________________Groins_____________________
Skin:
General Condition ______________________________Heat _______________________________________
Scabies ________________________________Varicose Veins ______________________________________
Tumours of any sort _________________________________ ______________________________________
Circulatory System: Respiratory System:
Pulse Rate _________________________________ Asthma _______________________________________
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Blood Pressure _____________________________Chronic Bronchitis _______________________________
Nervous Group ____________________________________Haemorrhoids____________________________
Mental Condition __________________________________________________________________________
Sleep ___________________________________________________________________________________
Knee Jerks _______________________________________________________________________________
Ears, Eyes, Noses and Throat
Distant Vision R _________L ____________________ Near Vision R ______________ L _______________
General Conditions of eyelids etc. R _______________________ L __________________________________
Hearing__________________________ Nose _____________________ Voice ________________________
Teeth and Gums _______________________________ Tongue __________________________________
Digestive System:
Any Sign of enlarged liver ____________________________ Spleen _________________________________
Gento – Urinary System:
Specific gravity of Urine _____________________________________________________________________
Albumen ______________________________________ Sugar ____________________________________
Fitness for Study:
Do you consider that the candidate has any physical condition which would seriously interfere with his/her
carrying out rigorous programme of
studying?_________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Date____________________________
________________________________ Registration No __________________
Physician Signatures (Address)
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John Roberts Theological College: Shillong
SPONSORSHIP FORM
This is to certify that Mr./Mrs./Miss/Rev_______________________________________________
from______________________ Member of _______________________has been sponsored by our
Church/Institution for M.TH Studies at (John Roberts Theological College: Shillong).
By Sponsorship we mean: (Please indicate one of the following statements by ticking (√)
_______________1. We will support the candidate financially fully / partially for His M.Th. studies at
JRTC.
_______________2. We intend to employ the candidate upon the completion of his/her studies at
JRTC but are unable to support him/her financially during his/her studies.
______________ 3. We recommend the candidate for studies at JRTC but are unable either to support
him/her financially during his/her studies at JRTC
Full Name:______________________________________________________________________
Signature:________________________
BISHOP/PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
NAME OF CHURCH/INSTITUTION: _____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
DATE: _______________________ OFFICIAL SEAL
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John Roberts Theological College: Shillong
[Academic Reference]
1. Mr/Ms/Rev ______________________________________________________has applied for
admission to the Master of Theology [M.Th] in the field
of________________________________at John Roberts Theological College, Shillong.
2. How long have you known the applicant?
______________________________________________________________________________
3. In what capacity have you known the applicant? ________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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4. Please give your evaluation of the applicant by ticking (√)to the right of each characteristic listed:
Sl.No Characteristics Fair Good Excellent Outstanding
1. Academic aptitude
2. Written communication in English
3. Oral communication in English
4. Diligence in study
5. Leadership
6. Creativity/Imagination
7. Ability to accept criticism
8. Interpersonal relationship
How do you recommend this applicant to John Roberts Theological College? (Tick one)
Do not recommend Recommend with reservations Strongly recommend
Your Name________________________________________________________________________
Date_____________________________________
Title or Designation_________________________
Address__________________________ Town/City_______________________________________
Dist_________________________________Pin Code_____________________________________
State_________________________________ Country_____________________________________
Date________________________ Signature_______________________________
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John Roberts Theological College: Shillong
[Pastoral Reference]
5. Mr/Ms/Rev. _____________________________________________has applied for admission to
the Master of Theology [M.Th] in the field
of_____________________________________________at John Roberts Theological College,
Shillong.
6. How long have you known the applicant?
______________________________________________________________________________
7. In what capacity have you known the applicant?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
8. Please give your evaluation of the applicant with reference to his personality , character , work
experience, christen commitment and emotional stability:[feel free to submit it in a separate paper]
______________________________________________________________________________
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Your Name_____________________________________________________________________
Title or Designation______________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Town/City________________________ Dist_________________________________________
State___________________________________ Country________________________________
Phone No______________________________
Date _______________________ Signature__________________________
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Criteria For MTh Studies As Prescribed By The Senate of Serampore College
1. Any student who qualifies for the BD degree and has obtained 57.5% (B Grade) or more as
overall average and 62.5% (B+ Grade) for the branch of specialization is eligible for admission
to M.Th. degree course.
2. In addition to obtaining B Grade (57.5%) or more as an overall average and B+ Grade (62.5%)
average in the branch. Students of Religion (Hinduism) must pass a Classical language (Sanskrit)
paper under the Senate with minimum of 40% and a paper on Hindu Religious Tradition as per
the requirements for each religion.
3. In the case of Primal Religion, students have to complete Cultural Anthropology (60%) and
Primal Religious Tradition.
4. For M.Th in Christian Theology branch students have to finish one exegetical paper either in
Greek or in Hebrew at B.D. level.
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5. PRESCRIBED BOOKS FOR MTH ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, 2025-
2026
1. History of Christianity:
Carr, E. H. What is History? London: Penguin Books, 1990
John CB Webster, Historiography of Christianity in India (Delhi: OUP, 2012) [Only Chapter 1 & 6]
O.L. Snaitang, Christianity and National Integration in Northeast India: Its Role Among Tribes &
Communities for Contributing Towards Cultural, Educational, Humanitarian and Peace Initiatives (New
Delhi, Christian World Imprint, 2018)
2. Christian Theology:
Arvind P. Nirmal, A Reader in Dalit Theology (Chennai: Gurukul Lutheran Theological College &
Research Institute, 2007).
K. Thanzauva, Theology of Community (Bangalore: Asia trading Corporation, 2004)
Stanley J. Grenz & Roger E. Olson 20th Century Theology (Secunderabad: OM Books, 2014)
Robin Boyd. Indian Christian Theology (Delhi: ISPCK, 1991).
3. Religion
Pressler, H.H., Primitive Religions in India, Madras: ITI Publications, 1971.
Daniel, P.S., D. Scott, and G.R. Singh, eds. Religions Traditions in India, Delhi: ISPCK 2001.
Smart, Ninian, The World’s Religions: Old Tradition and Modern Transformations, Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press, 1989.
Robertson, S., Approaching Religion in a Pluralistic Context, Bangalore: BTESSC/SATHRI, 2007.
Mahadevan, T.M.P., Outlines of Hinduism (Bombay, 1984).
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DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION
1. Copies of Degree Certificate and Transcripts Records
2. Birth Certificate
3. Health Report
4. Reference Letter from your Pastor
5. Reference Letter from your former teacher or any academician
6. Letter from the Sponsoring Body ( Parent/Synod/Association/Diocese etc)
7. Please pay `300 by Cash /Online Payment for the Application Form.
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