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MASTER OF THEOLOGY (MTh)

About the programme: The Master of Theology (MTh) is a full-time program conducted by a team of faculty members from theological and secular departments, facilitated by MLCU’s multi-disciplinary environment. These scholars understand the contemporary challenges of ministry and mission experienced by the Church and society in the twenty-first century. Field experiences, internships and research are distinctive components of this program. The four specializations are: Christian Counselling, Christian Education, Christian Missions, and Communication and Media Studies.

  1. Master of Theology with specialisation in Christian Counselling

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: B. D/M.Div. from any recognized body

Course Outline

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Semester I Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MTH 500 Christian ministry in the Socio-economic, Cultural and Political Context of North East India. 2 2 90
MTH 501 Biblical and Theological Foundation of Christian Ministry 1 1 45
MTH 502 Communication and Inter-Personal Relationship Building Self-Esteem 2 2 90
MTH 503 Psychology of Education 1 1 45
MTH 504 Pastoral Care and Counselling 1 1 45
Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development (Coursera) 1 1 45
Study Methods and Research Skills
CSCE 500 Career Stream Community Engagement 1 1 45
GS 500 General Subject Gender Sexuality and Society in NE 1 1 45
Total 10 10 450
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      Semester II   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MTH 550 Marriage and Family Counselling and Family Enrichment Programs 2 2 90
MTH 551 Pre-marital Counselling 2 2 90
MTH 552 Introduction to Drug Misuse and Addiction Counselling Theories 2 2 90
  Introduction to Psychology (Coursera) 4 60
MTH 553 Church Music 1 1 45
CSCE 550 Career Stream Community Engagement 1 1 45
  Total 12 8 420
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    Semester III   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MTH 600 Individual Counselling-I 2 2 90
MTH 601 Abnormal Psychology 2 2 90
MTH 602 Research Methodology 2 2 90
MTH 603 Internship 4 120
CSCE 600 Career Stream Community Engagement 2 2 90
  Total 8 12     480
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Semester IV

 

Subject CodeSubject TitleCreditsHours
TheoryPracticum
MTH 650Individual Counselling-II2290
MTH 651Christian Theological and Ethical Response to Sustainable Development Goals2290
MTH 652Interdisciplinary Colloquium13105
MTH 653Thesis44180
 Total911465
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester IV = 80 credits & 1815 hours.


2. Master of Theology with specialisation in Christian Education

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: B. D/M.Div. from any recognized body

Course Outline

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Semester I

Subject CodeSubject TitleCreditsHours
TheoryPracticum
MTH 500Study Methods and Research Skills1145
MTH 501Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

 

1

 

1

 

45

MTH 502Christian ministry in the Socio-economic, Cultural and Political Context of North East India.

 

1

 

1

 

45

MTH 503Biblical Foundation of Christian Ministry230
MTH 504Communication and Inter-Personal Relationship Building Self-Esteem

 

1

 

1

 

45

MTH 505Christian Family Life Education1145
MTH 506Psychology of Education1145
MTH 508Principles and Practice of Christian Education1145

 

CSRS 500

CSTL 500

CSES 500

CSCE 500

Career Stream

Research

Teaching-Learning

Entrepreneurship

Community Engagement

1145

 

GS 500

General Subject

Gender Sexuality and Society in NE

1145
 Total119435
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                                Semester II   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
Specialisations in ONE of the areas:
Family Life Education
MTH 561 Individuals and Families in Societal Contexts and Internal Dynamics of Families   2   2   90
MTH 562 Human Growth and Development Across the lifespan 2 2 90
MTH 563 Communication and Decision-making skills and Interpersonal Relationships and Esteems 2 2 90
MTH 564 Family Life Education Venues, Guidance and Family Resource Management   1   1   45
MTH 565 Family Counselling 1 1 45
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  School Counselling
MTH 566 Counselling Theory and Practice in Schools   2   2 90
MTH 567 Counsellors as Leaders and Advocates, Collaborators 2 2 90
MTH 568 Legal and Ethical Issues for School Counsellors 2 2 90
MTH 569 Career Counselling      1         1 45
MTH 570 Crisis Counselling 1 1 45
OR
Christian Education Curriculum Development
MTH 571 Curriculum and the Ministry of Christian Education      2         2 90
MTH 572 Evaluating and Choosing Curriculum 2 2 90
MTH 573 Spiritual Formation: Participation and Practice 2 2 90
MTH 574 Classroom Behavioural Management      1         1 45
MTH 575 Online Learning Design for Education by Macquarie University (Coursera) 1 1 45
MTH 576 Methodological Issues in Christian Education 1 1 45
  CSRS 550 CSTL 550 CSES 550 CSCE 550 Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement 1 1 45
  CA 550 SDG 550 General Subjects Current Affairs SDG 1 1 45
  Total     11 11 495
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        Semester III   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MTH 600 Human Values & Ethical Decision-making 1 1 45
MTH 604 Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers 2 2 90
MTH 602 Research Methodology 2 90
MTH 603 Internship 8 240
  CSRS 600 CSTL 600 CSES 600 CSCE 600 Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement 2 2 90
  Total 7 13 555
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      Semester IV   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MTH 654 Christian Theological and Ethical Response to Sustainable Development Goals 1 1 45
MTH 651 Teaching and Learning 2 2 90
MTH 652 Colloquia 1 3 105
MTH 655 Models for Christian Education ministry 1 1 45
MTH 653 Research (Thesis) 4 4 180
Total 9 11 465
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester IV = 80 credits & 1950 hours.


3. Master of Theology with specialisation in Communication and Media Studies

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: B. D/M.Div. from any recognized body

Course Outline

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                      Semester I Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MTH 500 Study Methods and Research Skills 1 1 45
MTH 501 Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development   1   1   45
MTH 502 Christian ministry in the Socio-economic, Cultural and Political Context of North East India.   1   1   45
MTH 503 Biblical Foundation of Christian Ministry 2 30
MTH 504 Communication and Inter-Personal Relationship Building Self-Esteem   1   1   45
MTH 505 Christian Family Life Education 1 1 45
MTH 506 Psychology of Education 1 1 45
MTH 509 Introduction to Communication and Media in Christian Ministry 1 1 45
  CSRS 500 CSTL 500 CSES 500 CSCE 500 Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement 1 1 45
  GS 500 General Subject Gender Sexuality and Society in NE 1 1 45
Total 10 10 435
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  Semester II   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
Specialisations in ONE of the areas:
Christian Communication
MTH 577 Communication Change During the Renaissance and Reformation   2   2   90
MTH 578 Communication in Worship and Preaching 2 2 90
MTH 579 Christianity, Social-Media and Generation Y 2 2 90
MTH 580 Early Church’s Oral Traditions and Narrative Communication   2   2   90
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  Journalism
MTH 581 Basics of Journalism 2 2 90
MTH 582 News Writing 2 2 90
MTH 583 Magazine Writing 2 2 90
MTH 584 Digital Journalism 1 1 45
MTH 585 Investigative Journalism 1 1 45
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Christian Leadership and Organisational Communication
MTH 586 Biblical Organisational Leadership 2 2 90
MTH 587 Organizational Communication 2 2 90
MTH 588 Principles of Strategic Planning for Churches and Christian Organisations 2 2 90
MTH 589 Crisis Communication 2 2 90
MTH 590 Methodological Issues in Communication Research 1 1 45
  CSRS 550 CSTL 550 CSES 550 CSCE 550 Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement 1 1 45
  CA 550 SDG 550 General Subjects Current Affairs SDG 1 1 45
  Total 11 11 495
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          Semester III   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MTH 600 Human Values & Ethical Decision-making 1 1 45
MTH 604 Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers 2 2 90
MTH 605 Communication Research Methods 2 90
MTH 603 Internship 8 240
  CSRS 600 CSTL 600 CSES 600 CSCE 600 Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement 2 2 90
  Total 7 13 555
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          Semester IV   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MTH 654 Christian Theological and Ethical Response to Sustainable Development Goals 1 1 45
MTH 656 Computer Graphics and Web Design and audio-visual Production 2 2 90
MTH 652 Colloquia 1 3 105
MTH 657 Social Media and Christian Ministry 1 1 45
MTH 653 Research (Thesis) 4 4 180
Total 9 11 465
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester IV = 80 credits & 1950 hours.
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