ELIGIBILITY
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | 3 years | Master’s degree |
| PhD Theology | 3 years | MTh or its equivalent recognised and approved by the Academic Committee for Theology and Religious Studies. Minimum of 2 years of ministerial experiences |
| PhD Christian Studies | 3 years | MA in Christian Studies or any postgraduate degree considered equivalent by the Academic Committee of Theology and Religious Studies. Any postgraduate degree from a recognised University or Board deemed equivalent by the ACTRS of MLCU with a bridge course in the fundamentals of Biblical and Theological studies. Postgraduate Degree in any field with B.D/MDiv or bridge course in theology. Minimum two years of experience in ministry or teaching experience. |
| PhD Christian Management | 3 years | Master’s degree (MA) in Christian Management or its equivalent postgraduate degree from any recognised university or MTh., with a bridge course in management studies and accepted by the ACTRS of MLCU. |
| Doctor of Ministry | 3 years | BD or MDiv or its equivalent 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. |
| Doctor of Ministry to PhD | 1 year | DMin 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. |
Important Dates for PhD Studies for the Year 2023
PhD Admission January 2023
| Dates | Events/Milestones |
| January 18, 2023 | Last date for of submission of PhD application |
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January 24, 2023
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Written Test |
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January 31, 2023
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Interview |
| February 2, 2023 | Declaration of Result |
| February 20, 2023 | Orientation for PhD scholars |
| February 21, 2023 | Commencement of Online Course Work |
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September 30, 2023
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End of Course Work |
| February 15, 2023 | Submission of Research Proposal |
| February 27- March 03, 2023 | RAC Meeting |
| March 05, 2023 | Submission of Ethical application |
| March 06-10, 2023 | Doctoral Committee Meeting |
| March 15, 2023 | UREC Meeting |
| March 15, 2023 | Call for Seed Grant application |
| April 15, 2023 | Last date for submission of Seed Grant application |
| May 05, 2023 | Seed Grant Meeting |
| April 14, 2023 | Submission of Research Proposal |
| April 24-28, 2023 | RAC Meeting |
| May 08, 2023 | Submission of Ethical application |
| May 12, 2023 | University Research Project Committee Meeting |
| June 19-23, 2023 | Progress Presentation for PhD Scholars |
| June 30, 2023 | Doctoral Committee Meeting |
| July 13, 2023 | UREC Meeting |
PhD Admission July 2023
| Dates | Events/Milestones |
| July 13, 2023 | Last date for submission of PhD application |
| July 20, 2023 | Written Test |
| July 25, 2023 | Interview |
| July 28, 2023 | University Research Week Meeting |
| August 04, 2023 | Submission of Research Proposal |
| August 07-11, 2023 | RAC Meeting |
| August 18, 2023 | Submission of Ethical application |
| August 21-25, 2023 | University Research Week |
| August 30, 2023 | UREC Meeting |
| September 12- 23, 2023 | Workshops |
| October 25, 2023 | Submission of Research Proposal |
| November 06-10, 2023 | RAC Meeting |
| November 15, 2023 | Submission of Ethical application |
| November 20-24, 2023 | University Research Project Committee Meeting |
| November 20-24, 2023 | Progress Presentation for PhD Scholars |
| November 29, 2023 | Doctoral Committee Meeting |
| December 01, 2023 | UREC Meeting |
PhD Studies for the Year 2022
| Dates | Events/ Milestones |
|---|---|
| February 14, 2022 | Public Defence |
| February 15, 2022 | Doctoral Committee Meeting |
| February 28, 2022 | UREC Meeting |
| March 01, 2022 | PhD January 2022 Orientation Programme |
| March 02 – August 31, 2022 | PhD Online Coursework |
| March 15, 2022 | Call for Seed Grant application |
| April 15, 2022 | Submission of Research Proposal (Phase 2) |
| April 15, 2022 | Submission of Seed Grant |
| April 25-30, 2022 | RAC Meeting |
| May 07, 2022 | Submission of Ethical application |
| May 13, 2022 | REC Meeting |
| June 03, 2022 | Submission of Progress Report |
| June 08, 2022 | Public Defence |
| June 21, 2022 | Doctoral Committee Meeting |
| July 05, 2022 | UREC Meeting |
| PhD Admission July 2022 | |
| July 13, 2022 | Last date for submission of PhD application |
| July 19, 2022 | PhD Entrance Test |
| July 22, 2022 | PhD Interview |
| July 30, 2022 | Last date for payment of Registration fees |
| August 05, 2022 | Submission of Research Proposal (Phase 3) |
| August 08 – 13, 2022 | RAC Meeting |
| August 16, 2022 | Submission of Ethical application |
| August 20, 2022 | REC Meeting |
| September 08, 2022 | Public Defence |
| October 25, 2022 | Submission of Research Proposal (Phase 4) |
| November 07-12, 2022 | RAC Meeting |
| November 15, 2022 | Submission of Ethical application |
| November 22, 2022 | REC Meeting |
| November 29, 2022 | Doctoral Committee Meeting |
| December 02, 2022 | UREC Meeting |
| December 08, 2022 | Public Defence |
Admission Announcements & Important Dates
- Applications will be processed for both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs even though the results of +2 examinations or UG degree results are awaited.
- Students will be issued provisional admission letters and may join classes while awaiting the results.
- You may avail of career advice and counselling by calling any of our certified career counsellors. The list is provided on the website.
- If you need any information about the degree/diploma you are considering, please feel free to call the head of department concerned. The list is provided on the website.
| Instructions | UG & Diploma | PG | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Date of Submission of Applications | July 15, 2021 | August 06, 2021 | June 06, 2021 |
| Commencement of Classes | July 19, 2021 | August 10, 2021 | – |