Bachelor of Divinity (BD) Degree course (Serampore – a four/five year course of study for those who have the following academic qualifications.

  1. He/She should have completed 18 years of age at the time of enrolment to the Oriental Course.
  2. He/She should have passed 10+2 with eligibility to enter a degree course of a University.

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It is recommended that Churches should engage candidates in some form of ministry before admission to the B.D. course.

He/She should have passed 10th class with eligibility to enter into a secular college plus two years of further study either in a theological or in a secular institution and have experience in pastoral or public