Three Programmes. One Foundation. A Lifetime of Ministry.
All three programmes at Athumanesar Theological Seminary are built on the same apostolic foundation — the Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the five-fold ministry of Ephesians 4:11. What differs is depth, duration, and the level of responsibility you are being trained to carry.
Every programme includes printed course materials, faculty with real ministry experience, spoken English training, and ministry guidance upon completion. Annual fees are identical across all three programmes, keeping theological education accessible to every believer who hears the call.
C.Th Certificate in Theology
The Certificate in Theology is the entry point into formal ministerial training. Designed for those who are new to theological study or are beginning to respond to a call on their life, this programme builds a solid foundation in the essentials of Christian faith, biblical knowledge, and ministry practice.
Who It's For
- Young believers aged 16 and above who sense a call to ministry
- Church workers seeking to formalise their theological understanding
- Evangelists and lay preachers wanting a structured biblical grounding
- Those exploring their calling before committing to a longer programme
What You Will Study
- Introduction to Biblical Studies — Old and New Testament survey
- Apostolic Doctrine — Foundations of the Jesus Name message
- Introduction to Hermeneutics — How to read and interpret Scripture
- Christian Life and Spiritual Disciplines
- Introduction to Homiletics — Preparing and delivering sermons
- Fundamentals of Pastoral Care
- Spoken English for Ministry Communication
Ministry Outcomes
Graduates of the C.Th are equipped to serve as lay ministers, junior pastors, evangelists, and church workers. You will be able to preach, teach foundational Bible lessons, and support the pastoral ministry of a local church.
D.Th Diploma in Theology
The Diploma in Theology moves beyond foundational training into the kind of deep biblical study and ministry preparation required for consistent, sustained service in the church. This programme is for those who know their calling and are ready to invest seriously in their preparation.
Who It's For
- C.Th graduates continuing their theological education
- Church ministers seeking structured, deeper training
- Those preparing for pastoral, teaching, or evangelistic ministry
- Believers with prior ministry experience wanting formal recognition
What You Will Study
- Systematic Theology — The full doctrinal framework of Christian belief
- Advanced Biblical Studies — Deep study of both Testaments
- Advanced Hermeneutics — Exegesis, typology, and prophetic literature
- Church History — From Acts to the present apostolic revival
- Pastoral Theology — Leading, caring for, and building a congregation
- Homiletics and Preaching Practicum — Regular preaching with feedback
- Missiology — Biblical foundations of cross-cultural and urban mission
- Christian Ethics and Leadership
- Spoken English and Communication for Teaching Contexts
Ministry Outcomes
Diploma graduates are prepared for pastoral ministry, evangelistic work, church planting support, and teaching roles within Bible schools and ministry training contexts. This qualification is widely recognised in UCBF-affiliated churches across India.
B.Th Bachelor of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology is the flagship programme of Athumanesar Theological Seminary — a comprehensive, three-year formation experience that prepares ministers for the full weight of apostolic leadership. This is for those who are called not just to serve, but to lead, to build, and to equip others.
Who It's For
- Those called to full-time pastoral, apostolic, or teaching ministry
- D.Th graduates pursuing the highest level of theological qualification
- Church planters and those called to lead congregations
- Bible school teachers and theological educators
- Candidates for apostolic and prophetic ministry within the five-fold calling
What You Will Study
- All D.Th subjects — carried forward and expanded
- Advanced Systematic Theology
- Biblical Languages Introduction — Hebrew and Greek word studies
- Apologetics — Defending the faith in the modern world
- Church Administration and Ministry Management
- Apostolic Leadership and Five-Fold Ministry Dynamics
- Evangelism Strategy and Church Growth
- Advanced Missiology and Cross-Cultural Ministry
- Counselling and Pastoral Psychology
- Research and Theological Writing
- Ministry Internship and Field Practicum
Ministry Outcomes
B.Th graduates are fully equipped for senior pastoral roles, church planting, theological teaching, cross-cultural missions, and apostolic leadership within UCBF and affiliated networks. This qualification represents the highest level of ministerial training offered at ATS.
What Every Student Receives — Regardless of Programme
- Qualified, spiritually experienced faculty who are active in ministry
- Printed course materials and notebooks for every subject
- Spoken English training integrated across all years
- Ministry guidance and pastoral support throughout the programme
- IATA-accredited certification upon graduation
- Ministry placement guidance and network support upon completion
"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry."
— Ephesians 4:11–12
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