UTC Alumni Refresher Programme 2015

The United Theological College

The Alumni Refresher Programme 2015

The Alumni Refresher Programme for this year will be held from 27-29 October, 2015, and the theme for this year is ‘Being Together: Fulfilling the Great Commission in Context.’

Accommodation and food will be arranged from 26^th October evening until 29th October afternoon. Those who wish to participate in this programme are requested to return the Registration Form that would reach you by post; or contact the convener by email or mobile.

Santhosh S Kumar

Convener, Alumni Refresher Programme

Email: utckumar@hotmail.com, Mobile: (0)9901891337

UTC Alumni 2014 Programme

VENUE TIME PROGRAMME
Arrival, Breakfast & Registration
(Coordination: Assistant Hostel Secretary)
Inauguration
Inaugural Address
Rev. Dr. J. R. John Samuel Raj, Principal, UTC
Introduction
(Coordination: Hostel Secretary)
10:30 AM to 10:45 AM Tea Break
Keynote
Rev. Dr. Santanu K. Patro, The Registrar
Senate of Serampore College (University)
Thematic Presentation 1
Rev. Dr. C. I. David Joy
Re-discovering Ministry and Mission in a
Postcolonial World
12:35 PM to 02:00 PM Lunch
Thematic Presentation 2
Dr. Mrs. Nalini Arles
Domestic Violence: A Christian Response
Thematic Presentation 3
Rev. Ch. Sweety Helen
Re-visioning Mission with the Communities:
Accompaniment as a Viable Method
03:25 PM to 03:40 PM Tea Break
Thematic Presentation 4
Rev. Dr. David Selvaraj
Pilgrimage to the Margins
05:15 PM to 06:30 PM Break
Cultural Programme
(Coordination: Carey Society Secretary)
ERC Dinning Hall 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM Dinner with Faculty & Senior Administrative Staff
Get together for Women delegates
(Coordination: Assistant Hostel Secretary)
21st Oct. 2014 (Tuesday)
ERC
Charles Ranson Hall 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM
09:30 AM to 10:00 AM
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
02:00 PM to 02:45 PM
02:50 PM to 03:25 PM
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
03:45 PM to 05:15 PM
UNITED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, BANGALORE
ALUMNI REFRESHER PROGRAMME
Re-visioning Ministry and Mission: Perspectives from the Margins
21st - 23rd OCTOBER 2014
07:00 AM to 09:15 AM
Women’s Hostel 08:30 PM onwards
11:50 AM to 12:35 PM
ERC Dinning Hall
07:00 AM to 08:15 AM
Breakfast
Thematic Presentation 5
Rev. Dr. Jhakmak Neeraj Ekka
To be the Light or Not to be the Light: Christian Witness in Adivasi context in Central India
Thematic Presentation 6
Dr. Mrs. Sarasu Esther Thomas
Towards Equality: Moving Towards a More Egalitarian Christian Personal Law
11:05 AM to 11:20 AM
Tea Break
Thematic Presentation 7
Dr. George Zachariah
Church: A Rainbow Community of Hospitality, Fellowship and Solidarity
12:05 PM to 12:35 PM
PRO Presentation
ERC Dinning Hall
12:35 PM to 02:00 PM
Lunch
Meeting with Students
(Coordination: UTCSA President)
03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Outdoor Games (Coordination: Carey Society)
JRC
05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
UTC Alumni Association General Body
07:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Hostel Night ; Community Dinner at New Hostel (Coordination: Hostel Secretary & Asst. Hostel Secretary)
ERC
07:00 AM to 08:15 AM
Breakfast
Worship (Worship Committee)
Preacher: Rt. Rev. Dr. P. Suryaprakash
Thematic Presentation 8
Rev. Dr. R. Sahayadhas
Peace from the Margins: Actualizing Shalomic Communities from Below
09:50 AM to 10:10 AM
Tea Break
Thematic Presentation 9
Rev. Dr. Allan Samuel Palanna
Understanding Missional Ethics in Todays Church
Thematic Presentation 10
Rev. Dr. Praveen P S. Perumalla
Revisiting Mission in the Context of Alienation of Church Lands
Plenary
Moderator: Rev. Dr. Santhosh S. Kumar
Concluding Remarks
Rev. Dr. J. R. John Samuel Raj, Principal, UTC
ERC
12:30 PM to 01:00 PM
23rd Oct. 2014 (Thursday)
ERC
08:30 AM to 09:15 AM
22nd Oct. 2014 (Wednesday)
Alumni Worship (Coordination: UTCSA President) Preacher: Rev. Vinod Victor
Library Lawn
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
11:05 AM to 11:55 AM
11:20 AM to 12:05 PM
JRC
02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
08:30 AM to 08:50 AM
Tagore Hall
12:00 PM to 12:25 PM
09:30 AM to 10:15 AM
10:20 AM to 11:05 AM
09:00 AM to 09:45 AM

UTC alumni refresher course and meeting

The UTC alumni refresher course and meeting will be held in the UTC on October 21 to 23, 2014. The refresher course and meeting will be a get together of UTC alumni and will have thematic presentations, games, cultural programmes and a variety of other events.

UTC Alumni 2014

The United Theological College

63, Millers Road, Benson Town, Banglaore-560046

            

To, All UTC Alumni                                                                                      1^st August 2014

Dear Friends,

Greetings from the United Theological College!

Alumni reunions are a time to meet friends, cherish memories, re-visit our own formations in the college and envision paths and paradigms for the future. I am happy to share that the process of planning for this year’s Alumni refresher programme has been planned by a host committee consisting of student office-bearers and office-bearers of the UTC Alumni Association. Many exciting events for the participants have been planned.

The Alumni refresher programme for this year is planned from 21^st October to 23^rd October 2014. The theme for this year is: Re-visioning Ministry and Mission: Perspectives from the Margins.

The UTC alumni will also have their Annual General Body meeting on the 22^nd  of October at 5:00 pm (for members only).  Those of you who have not yet become active members of the UTC Alumni Association are encouraged to do so by paying the membership fee as follows:

Life Membership   Rs. 1000/-  ;              Annual Membership    Rs. 150/-

Please contact Mrs. B.S. Shashikala, PRO, UTC, to register and indicate your participation in the programme. Accommodation and food will be arranged from 21^nd October evening until 23^rd October afternoon.

Since we are planning for several events, may we request you to provide the following  details, in order to facilitate our planning:

Name:

Date and year of birth:

Gender:
Batch:

BD/M.Th./D.Th.:

House (Larsen/Herrick/Devanandan/ Thorp):

Sports interested in:

Phone no.: (Landline & Mobile)

E-mail id:

Telephone Numbers : 09901572354, 080-23330502. 23333438

Email IDs: utcalumnimeet2014@gmail.com / proutcgamil.com

Looking forward to our time together

                                                                                                            Sincerely yours

Rev. Dr. Dexter S. Maben

Convener, Alumni Refresher

PS: Food and Accommodation will be made available on Actual Charges for those who wish to bring their families along 

Please send the duly filled Registration form by post or electronically by September 15, 2014

To: Rev. Dr. Dexter S. Maben, Convener, Alumni Refresher Programme

Or

Mrs. B.S. Sashikala, PRO

United Theological College

63, Millers Road

Benson Town

Bangalore-560046

Email IDS: utcalumnimeet2014@gmail.com / proutcgamil.com

Alumni refresher to be held on October 21,22 and 23

The UTC alumni refresher programme and meeting will be held on October 21,22 and 23 this year. A special host committee consisting of the principal, Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj, the faculty co-ordinator Rev. Dr. Dexter Maben and students of the college met along with the functionaries of the alumni association and chalked out the plans for the UTC alumni refresher programme this year.

The theme for this year is "Re-visioning Ministry and Mission: Perspectives from the Margins". The final date for registration is September 15, 2014. The following information is necessary for the registration.

Name:

Date and year of birth:

Gender:

Batch:

BD/M.Th./D.Th.:

House (Larsen/Herrick/Devanandan/ Thorp):

Sports interested in:

Phone no.: (Landline & Mobile)

E-mail id:

The UTC alumni functionaries are

President              Rev.T. Stephen Selvinraj

Vice President       Rev. Vinod Victor

Secretaries            Rev. Mrs Shanthi, Mr.David Solomon Raju Pallikonda

Members               Rev. Giftson Paulraj, Mrs. Elsie Bhagya Kumari

For registration over e mail and contacting for queries please get in touch with Dexter Maben @ dextermaben@googlemail.com or Shashikala (The PRO) @ proutc@gmail.com 

 

UTC Alumni office bearers

Rev. T. Stephen Selvinraj, President of the UTC Alumni

Rev. Vinod Victor, Vice President

                                                           Rev. Shanthi, Secretary

Mr. David Solomon Raju Pallikonda, Secretary

                                                         

                                                          Rev Giftson Paulraj, Member

Ms. Elsie Bhagya Kumari, Member

                                                       

UTC alumni refresher

Dr. Nalini Arles, Co-ordinator

The UTC alumni refresher course started today morning with participants attending from all over the country. The alumni who arrived in the morning are attending the various sessions prepared for them. The campus is happy to see old faces and the students and staff are refreshing memories with the alumni.

Reflections on Theological Education

Indian Classical Dance

UTC Alumni Refresher Course programme 2013

THE UNITED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, BANGALORE

REFRESHER COURSE PROGRAMME, OCTOBER 22-24, 2013.

Theme: Theological Education and the Church

22^nd October, 2013 (Tuesday)

8:30 -9:00                                - Worship at Ziegenbalg Chapel

9:00-9:15                                 - Inaugural  -    UTC Principal

9:20-10:30                               - Theological Education and the Church in India-  Key Note Address by Dr. K.C. Abraham

10:30-10:45                             - Coffee Break

10:45-11:30                             -  Bible, Context and the Interpretation: Re-reading

  Psalm 22   with Dalit Communities in India- Rev. Dr. K. Jesurathnam

11:30-1:00                               - A Case Study – “Can a Church be an NGO ?”

1:00-2:00                                 -  Lunch

2:00-3:00                                 -Laity’s Expectations of the ministry of  the Church - Mrs.Balasundram    and Dr. Charles

-  Laity’s interest in Theological Education -   Rajesh

- Reflections on  Theological Education  -  Alumni.   Rev. Jerry Anderson,   Dr. Ezekiel S. Kumar, Rev. P. Deenan Inbarasu  and  Father Jacob Joseph

3:00-4:20                                   - Transition of Ethics in Church and Academy – Dr. Allan S. Palanna

23^rd  October, 2013 (Wednesday)

8:30 -9:00                                - Worship with the UTC Community at Tagore hall - Worship conducted  by Alumni

9:10-10:10                               - Issues Confronting the Theological Education and the Church” – Reflections of Bishop Sampath Kumar

10:15-11:15                             - Health – Experiential Session with - Mr. Datta

11:15-11:30                             - Coffee Break

11:30-12:30                - The impact of Mental illness on the Indian Population in India: Challenges to the Church -  Medico Pastoral Association

12:30-1:00                           - Review of  New books from the Church and Synod- Rev. Vinod Victor

                                                   and Fr. Kurian Mathew   

1:00-2:00                             - Lunch with UTC Community at Charles Ranson Hall

2:00-4:00                   -Alumni sharing their Experiences Especially Pastoral Problems Confronted by them - Faculty with Senior Students – Doctoral, M.Th II (Counselling) and BD IV (Pastoral Administration) will  attend  the session

4:30-5:30                                 - Faculty Research Seminar at Tagore Hall  -  Dr. David Joy

24^th October, 2013 (Thursday)

8:30 -9:00                                - Worship Service at Ziegenbalg Chapel

9:10-10:00                               - Theological Education, Church and Society – Rev. Dr. Daniel Jones     Muthunayagom

10:00-11:00                             - Justice Mission Work Among  Children: Challenges to the Church

11:00-11:15                             - Coffee Break

11:30-12:00                             - Presentation of the Construction Project  -  Mr. George Varghese

12:00-1:00                               - Closing Worship and Communion – Rev. N.B  Gladstone Robert and Dr. Nalini Arles.

Writers Workshop conducted in Mumbai

Some of the participants in the Writers Workshop

 

The Writers workshop conducted by the United Basel Mission Church, Mumbai and the United Theological College, Bangalore was held yesterday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the YMCA International House in Mumbai Central. The one day workshop was inaugurated by the secretary of the UBM Church Council, Mr. Samuel Jayaprakash Bangera and the Joint Treasurer of the UBM Church Council, Mr. Christopher Fredericks. They also greeted and honoured the resource persons. The workshop was attended by thirty pastors of the CNI, Methodist and Basel Mission churches in Mumbai.

Mr. Robert Clements

The workshop started with prayer and meditation which was lead by Rev. Jeyakumar, Associate Professor in the department of New Testament in the UTC, Bangalore. This was followed by a welcome and introduction of the resource persons. Mr. Robert Clements was the chief resource person. He is a very well known journalist in Mumbai and writes a daily column called Bob’s Banter which is published in as many as 30 newspapers and magazines all over the country and in other countries as well. He has an estimated audience of 6 million readers. He was helped by Fr. Jerry Kurian, who teaches Communication in the UTC. The resource persons held sessions on why to write, the spirituality of writing, how to publish one’s writing, writing exercises and current issues in society. The workshop stressed the need to write and encouraged the pastors to write more. Writing for traditional newspapers and magazines and for blogs where explained in an innovative way.

Participants writing their own write ups

 

 

The participants then wrote short write ups in the afternoon, which were discussed to check the title, style, relevance and attractiveness of the write up. The participants came up with very interesting and challenging write ups.

 

Rev. Susheel Sumitra of the United Basel Mission Church in Mumbai made all the arrangements for the workshop with permission, guidance and help from Mr. Samson Frank, the President of the UBMC, and his colleagues and lay leaders in the church. The participants of the workshop felt that the workshop was of great interest and even exceeded their own expectations. They were particularly happy that it gave them practical insights on why to write, how to write, what to write and how to get their writings across to their congregation and church and how writing will give them a cutting edge in their ministry. The participants also felt that more such workshops on writing skills should be held in the near future.

 

 

 

The workshop is a new initiative by the Publications Department of the UTC and the Masihi Sevak under its editor Dr. Dexter Maben. The first such workshop was held in UTC, Bangalore after which participants suggested that such workshops could be held all over the country and could be hosted by churches in various regions. The Masihi Sevak is a publication meant for the alumni of UTC and includes articles and write ups by the UTC alumni from all over the world.

 

Rev. Susheel Sumitra co-ordinated the workshop on behalf of the United Basel Mission Church, Mumbai

 

UTC Annual Refresher Course 2013

                                        The United Theological College

63, Millers Road, Benson Town,  Bangalore – 560 046.

 

To:

       All UTC Alumni                                                                 2^nd  September  2013

 

Dear Friends,

 

          Greetings from the United Theological College (UTC), Bangalore.

 

I am happy to announce that the UTC Annual Refresher Course for the year 2013 is scheduled to take place from 22^nd October to 24^th October 2013.  The theme for this year is: “The Church and Theological Education : Challenges and Prospects.”     

 

The UTC Alumni will also have their Annual General Body meeting on the 24^th of October at 2:00 p.m. (for members only).   Those of you who have not yet become active members of the UTC Alumni Association are encouraged to do so by paying the membership fee as follows:

 

Life Membership    Rs.1,000/-  ;    Annual Membership    Rs.150/-

 

Please get in touch with Rev. J. Jeyakumar, the Interim PRO of UTC, to let us know about your willingness to participate in this programme.  Accommodation and food will be arranged from 22^nd October morning until 24^th October afternoon (4.00 p.m.) only.  However, if anyone is arriving on 21^stOctober (evening), please inform Rev. J. Jeyakumar for accommodation.  Accommodation is only for 100 people.  Kindly book in advance.

 

Telephone Numbers:   0091-80-23332844, 23333438, 23330502.

E-mail IDs:  unitedtcb@gmail.com / proutc@gmail.com 

 

We will appreciate if you attend all the sessions since the two evenings from 5:00 p.m. are kept free.  Hoping to see you at the UTC Annual Refresher Course, 2013!

 

          With best wishes,

                                                                             Yours sincerely,

 

 

                                                                                               Dr. Nalini Arles

                                                                                   Convener, Refresher Course.

 

PS:  Food and Accommodation will be made available on Actual Charges

            for those who wish to bring their families along.

 

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Please send the duly filled Registration Form back by 10^th October 2013

To:  Dr. Nalini Arles, Convener, Refresher Course

or

To Rev. J. Jeyakumar, PRO (Interim)

United Theological College

63 Miller’s Road

Benson Town

Bangalore 560 046.

 

E-mail IDs:  unitedtcb@gmail.com / proutc@gmail.com

 

 

Alumni Association of the United Theological College, Bangalore

Notice of Meeting

 

To

     All the Former Students of the United Theological College, Bangalore.

 

Dear Friends,

 

Greetings to you all!

We are delighted to inform you that the General Body Meeting of the Alumni Association of the UTC will be held on 23^rd October 2013, at 5:00 pm, at the United Theological College, Bangalore.  All the members of the Association are requested to be present:

We are enclosing herewith the following for your information.

 

1.      Agenda for the Meeting

2.      Minutes of the Last Meeting held on 25^th October 2012

3.      Refresher Course Notice from the Convener

4.      Registration Form for the Refresher Course 2013

 

            With regards

            Yours sincerely,

 

 

        Rev. B. Devaputhra              Rev. Stephen Selvinraj                 

           Joint Secretary                        President                        Joint Secretary

 

 

                   Agenda

 

1. Opening Prayer
2. Roll Call
3. Appointment of Recording Secretaries
4. Obituary
5. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
6. Matters Arising
7. Principal’s Report
8. Report on Marriages, Ordination and Consecration of  Former Students of UTC.
9. Statement of Accounts
10. Election of Office Bearers
11. Remarks by the President
12. Any Other Matter
13. Vote of Thanks
14. Prayer and Benediction

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The United Theological College, Bangalore  560 046.

Refresher Course / Alumni Meeting – 2013

REGISTRATION FORM

 

Name (in capitals):  …………………………………………………………….……………………….

Address:  ……………………………………………………………………….……………………………

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E-mail ID:…………………………………                 Telephone/Mobile……………………….

Accommodation at UTC     :   Yes/No

UTC Alumni                      :                 Year of Study ……………………………………

Date of Arrival: . .…………………             Date of Departure …..…………………………..                                                        

 

(Signature)