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)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PARTICULARS OF THE APPLICANT

1. Name of the Applicant :(In CAPITAL letters)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

20. Work /Ministerial Experience [describe the nature of your work /duration and the
employer]

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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] ____________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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? ________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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]

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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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