Department of Research (SATHRI)

Qualifying Examinations for ATA M.Div to D.Min studies

Requirements:

1. A candidate should have five years of ministerial experience after M.Div.
2. Attested copies of academic certificates and copies of academic transcripts must be submitted along with the application form.
3. A candidate must have either B.Th. or a Bachelor degree prior to M.Div studies.
4. No candidate without a minimum of HSC (12^th standard pass) shall be considered for D.Min. qualifying examinations.
5. Candidates shall write four qualifying papers and must obtain B- (52.5%). Maximum of three chances will be given to pass the qualifying examinations.
6. A candidate who passed qualifying examinations (four papers) need not appear for D. Min Entrance examination, may join D. Min studies directly.
7. The following subjects are selected for D. Min qualifying examinations (any four) from BD Syllabus:

BMM03          Ministerial Formation of a Christian Minister

BMC01           Principles and Practices of Pastoral Counseling

BMM01          Worship and Preaching

BMN01           Introduction to Communication studies

BME02           Christian Education for Social Change