Gurukul Lutheran Theological College
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Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute is an ecumenical seminary situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South India. It is affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University)[1] [2][3].
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[edit] Affiliation
The College is affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University) which was established in the year 1818 by a Danish Charter and later ratified by passing of The Serampore College Act, 1918 by the Legislature of Bengal. It was the first institution to be given the status of a university[4] in India[5].
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission in its visit to Serampore in 2004 also makes mention of the University status of the Senate of Serampore College (University) and its power in conferring degrees [6].
[edit] Background
The college song was written by N. Samuel of Tranquebar who was present during the dedication of the college, where he was to take some classes. He died before formal classes could begin.
[edit] Present Staff & courses offered
Readers are advised to visit the official site [1]
[edit] See also
- Board of Theological Education of the Senate of Serampore College
- South Asia Theological Research Institute
- Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad
[edit] External links
- Official site of Gurukul Lutheran Theological College [2]
