Academics at SAIACS
SAIACS offers doctoral and masters programmes. They are largely residential, with some students opting to be day scholars. Several fully online programmes also are available. The programmes at SAIACS normally follow a modular system with each module running over four weeks. A typical MTh module entails 36 classroom hours of lectures and seminars, with assignments and examination added. Similarly, a typical MA/MDiv module entails 36-45 classroom hours. MA includes context-based learning in which students are placed in a supervised ministry context so they experience the practice of classroom learning, as well as a summer internship.
Departmental Specialisations
There are currently six departmental specialisations at SAIACS, with plans to re-offer one more (History of Christianity) in the near future. Each department offers MDiv, MTh, and PhD degree programs, and has several additional adjunct and visiting faculty.
- Old Testament (OT)
Courses
Old Testament Theology, Second Temple Period, Narrative Criticism, Hebrew Exegesis: Psalms, Hebrew Exegesis: Genesis 1-11, Hebrew Exegesis: Amos
Residential Faculty
Head of Department: Dr Havilah Dharamraj, PhD (University of Durham, UK, 2006)
Dr Prince Kumar, PhD (University of Mysore, Mysore, 2022) - New Testament (NT)
Courses
New Testament Theology, Theology of Romans, Synoptics Methodology, Textual Criticism
Residential Faculty
Head of Department: Dr Roji T George, DTh (FFRRC, SATHRI, Senate of Serampore, 2012)
Dr Asish Koshy, DTh (Senate of Serampore College, 2014)
Ms Karishma Paul, PhD Candidate (SAIACS) - Theology and History (TH)
Indicative Courses
Doctrinal Theology, Theological Method, Biblical Theology, Pneumatology, Christology, Ecclessiology, Contextual Theology, Theology & Contemporary Ideologies
Residential Faculty
Head of Department: Dr David Muthukumar, PhD (Fuller Theological Seminary, 2020)
Dr Varughese John, PhD (Madras Christian College, University of Madras, 2006)
Dr Amritraj Joshua Paul, PhD (FFRRC, Kottayam, Senate of Serampore, 2022)
Dr Stavan Narendra John, PhD (OCMS, University of Middlesex, UK 2022) - Inter Cultural and Religious Studies
Indicative Courses
Biblical Theology of Mission, Cultural Anthropology, History of Christian Mission, Diaspora Missiology, Contextualisation, Anthropology of Globalisation
Residential Faculty
Dr Prabhu Singh, PhD (Asbury Theological Seminary, USA, 2008)
Dr John Daniel, PhD (SAIACS, Bangalore, 2019) - Pastoral Theology & Counselling (PTC)
Indicative Courses
Introduction to Pastoral Theology, Psychology for Counselling, Psychology and Theology, Theology of Worship and Sacraments, Christian Education in the Church, Clinical Pastoral Counselling (at Vellore)
Residential Faculty
Head of Department: Rev Dr Varghese Thomas, PhD (Trinity International University, USA, 2005)
Mrs Salome Simeon Yalla, PhD Candidate (Christ University, Bangalore)
Mr Joshua Kenneth George, PhD Candidate (Maylon College, Australia) - Church History
(Not currently being offered)
Residential Faculty