Dates | Particulars |
July 15, 2024 | Last date for submission of PhD application |
July 23, 2024 | Entrance Test (Online) |
July 30, 2024 | Interview (Online) |
August 07, 2024 | Result Declaration |
August 26, 2024 | Orientation Programme (Online) |
August 27 – February 29, 2025 | Online PhD Coursework |
- MTh or its equivalent recognised and approved by the Academic Committee for Theology and Religious Studies.
- A Minimum of 2 years of ministerial experiences
- The duration of the programme is calculated from the admission date, i.e., the entrance test results’ announcement.
- The Minimum duration is two years, as MTh is recognised as equivalent to an MPhil degree.
- The maximum duration shall be six years, extendable up to one year. This is applicable only in exceptional circumstances and is subjected to the approval of the Doctoral Committee
- A Bachelor’s degree in Divinity (BD) or a Master’s degree in Divinity (MDiv), or Any degree equivalent to BD and MD recognised by the Academic Committee of Theology and Religious Studies/Academic Council of Martin Luther Christian University.
- The candidate should have a minimum of three years of experience in Pastoral Ministry.
- The duration of the programme is calculated from the admission date, i.e., the entrance test results’ announcement.
- The Minimum duration is three years.
- The Maximum duration shall be six years, extendable up to one year. This is applicable only in exceptional circumstances and is subjected to the approval of the Doctoral Committee.
- A D. Min Degree from a recognised University/Board approved by the Academic Committee of Theology and Religious Studies.
- The candidate should have a minimum of three years of experience in Pastoral/teaching Ministry.
- Minimum duration of One year.
- The PhD duration shall be counted from the admission date, i.e., the entrance test results’ announcement
- The maximum duration shall be three years, extendable up to another year only in exceptional circumstances subjected to the approval of the Doctoral Committee.
- After the candidate has completed three years and any permitted extension period, the candidate who wishes to continue the PhD programme will have to be re-admitted, including the entrance test and payment of the fees current at the time of the new application. Such candidates must petition the Doctoral Committee for approval to re-apply.
- The candidates shall apply to the University in the prescribed form, attaching the required documents and fees. Besides, the candidate shall submit an essay of about 500 words on why the applicant wishes to do a doctoral study for the degree applied and a tentative research proposal of approximately 1500 words with 5 to 10 academic references.
- The DMin to PhD candidates is exempted from the written entrance test.
- The DMin to PhD candidate is expected to pursue the research study based on their previous research work completed for their DMin degree. Hence, they are exempted from coursework depending on their performance in the interview on their research capabilities.
- Such candidates must obtain approval for their research proposal within three months of admission into the programme, in order to be placed in the regular PhD programme. The tentative research proposal presented for the interview during admission cannot be taken for granted as an approved research proposal. A research proposal in the given format should be submitted within three months of the date of admission.
- The candidate shall not have simultaneous PhD registration with other Universities/Institutions.
- Master’s degree (MA) in Christian Management, or
- Any postgraduate degree in Management from any recognised university with a Bridge Course in Theology accepted by the Academic Committee of theology and Religious Studies (ACRTS) of Martin Luther Christian University, or
- Master’s in Theology (M.Th), with a bridge course in management studies and accepted by the Academic Committee of Theology and Religious Studies (ACTRS) of Martin Luther Christian University.
- The duration of the programme is calculated from the admission date, i.e., the entrance test results’ announcement.
- The Minimum duration is three years.
- The maximum duration shall be six years, extendable up to one year. This is applicable only in exceptional circumstances and is subjected to the approval of the Doctoral Committee.
- Master’s degree in Christian Studies or Master of Arts in Theology or Any postgraduate degree, considered equivalent to MA in Christian Studies by the Academic Committee of Theology and Religious Studies (ACTRS), Martin Luther Christian University.
- A person with a postgraduate degree in any secular subject from a recognised University or Board deemed equivalent by the Academic Committee of Theology and Religious Studies of Martin Luther Christian University with a bridge course in the fundamentals of Biblical and Theological studies equivalent to 12 credits.
- Postgraduate Degree in any field with a Bachelor’s degree in Divinity (B. Div) or a Master’s degree in Divinity (M.Div)
- Minimum two years of experience in ministry or teaching experience.
- The duration of the programme is calculated from the admission date, i.e., the entrance test results’ announcement.
- The Minimum duration is three years.
- The maximum duration shall be six years, extendable up to one year. This is applicable only in exceptional circumstances and subjected to the approval of the Doctoral Committee.
- This is applicable to a candidate who has not been able to complete his/her doctoral studies within the permitted extension period.
- The candidate who wishes to continue with the doctoral studies will have to be re-admitted. Such candidates should petition the Doctoral Committee for approval to re-apply.
- Re-admission into the programme will include:
- Appearing for the entrance test
- Completing the course work, and
- Payment of the fees current at the time of the new application.
- Women candidates may be provided with an extension of the PhD for an additional 240 days.
- Such scholars who wish to avail this provision will write to the Dean Research stating the reasons.
- All applicants will submit the application fee along with the filled-in application form and required documents. On being declared eligible to appear for the entrance test, the candidate will have to pay the entrance test fee.
- Applicants who pass the entrance test and interview shall pay the registration fee and the first-year tuition fees together. After that, the annual course fees shall be payable till the candidate submits his/her thesis to the University.
- On submission of the research proposal, the candidate shall have to pay the Research Proposal fees.
- Candidates will be required to pay the examination fees along with the submission of the thesis.
- To submit 500 words, essay on:
- To submit a tentative research proposal of approximately 1500 words with five to ten academic references. Click here for the prescribed format.
- Application forms, the essay, and the tentative research proposal.
- The candidates will be called to appear for an Entrance test (online).
- Candidates who cleared the entrance test will be called for an Interview test (Online)
- The candidates will be called to appear for an Entrance test (online).
- The link will be sent to all candidates 24 hours before the entrance test.
- The duration of the Entrance Test is 3 hours
- The test will cover the following areas: i. Communicative English ii. Analytical Skills iii. Research Methods/ Methodological Approaches related to field of Research iv. Community Orientation
- The link will be sent to you 24 hours before the scheduled interview time.
- The duration of the interview for each candidate is 10 minutes.
- The interview will cover the following topics: i. Communicative English ii. Analytical Skills iii. Research Methods/ Mythological Approaches related to field of Research iv. Community Orientation
Objectives
- To enhance knowledge in theological and religious studies and other related disciplines with mastery in an academic field;
- To increase awareness and competence in teaching and research in colleges, theological seminaries, and universities, and to instil a commitment to collaborative inquiry, to mentor, publication and other modes of transferring knowledge;
- To enhance the church and Christian institutional leadership capacity and build growth in one’s ability and dedication to social and theological diversity and its capacity to relate across difference.
- To build the capacity to conduct advanced scholarly research and writing that makes an original contribution to the discipline that is significant for religious communities, academy, and society.
- To enhance the ability to communicate one’s research appropriately to scholars within one’s discipline and other scholars, professionals, or publics beyond one’s field.
Fields for Research
More Important Links
- Common entrance test for all doctoral studies under the faculty of theology and religious studies
- The Interview
- Results
- Fees for all doctoral studies under the faculty of theology and religious studies
- Course work for all doctoral studies under the faculty of theology and religious studies
- Grading and transcripts for all doctoral studies under the faculty of theology and religious studies
- Research proposal and research proposal format
- Policies
- MLCU Research Ethics
- Research Proposal Format
Instructions:
1. The Candidate who cleared the entrance test will be required to sit for an Interview
2. The Interview which is part of the selection process will be conducted online.
3. The link will be sent to you 24 hours before the scheduled interview time.
4. The duration of the interview of each candidate is 20minutes.
Please read the following instructions carefully:
Please prepare the following to be submitted with your application form:
1. Please submit 500 words essay on:
Why I want to do a PhD and how it will help my career and benefit society?
2. Please submit a tentative research proposal of approximately 1500 words with five or ten academic references.
3. The Application Fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) is to be paid along with the application. Applications received without the application fees will be rejected. You may follow the instructions given in the portal to make your payment.
4. For further queries write to phdtheology@mlcuniv.in or to theDean, Doctoral Committee, Martin Luther Christian University, Dongkhtieh,Block 1, Nongrah, Shillong 793006, Meghalaya, India
Contact: phdtheology@mlcuniv.in