Professorial lecture of Dr. George Zachariah

The professorial lecture of Dr. George Zachariah will be be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Tagore Hall, UTC at 4:30 P.M. Dr. George Zachariah will lecture on the topic "The Vocation of Theological Education In the Context of Fascism and Conformism". Dr. Gladson Jathanna will respond to the lecture and Rev. Dr. Allan Palanna will moderate the session. Tea and snacks will be served at 4:15 P.M. All are welcome.

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                                       THE UNITED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, BANGALORE
                                                                        Requires a PRINCIPAL

The United Theological College, Bangalore, invites applications/nominations for the post of the Principal of the College from candidates with the required qualifications and experience.

The candidate:
• Should be a recognized theological teacher, possessing an earned Doctoral Degree from one of the internationally reputed institutions in one of the subjects within the theological discipline.

• Should be a recognized scholar with sufficient number of publications in terms of books, edited works and articles in known National/International journals/periodicals or in edited works to his/her credit.

• Should have at least ten years of teaching experience by the end of May 2016 in a recognized theological college/s.

• Should have reached the minimum age of 50 years by June 1, 2016.

• Should be an Indian national.

• Should be committed to the Mission of the Church with an ecumenical outlook.

• Should have at least five years of administrative experience in a theological college(s)/ ecumenical bodies.

• Should be an ordained person from a church recognized by the UTC Society/NCCI, with some ministerial and parish experience in the Church, and must be in good standing with the Church.

• Should be able to work with others, and to maintain collegiality.

The Principal’s post will fall vacant from 1st October, 2017 and the appointment will be for a maximum period of eight years or until retirement, whichever is earlier. At the end of the term as Principal, provided the retirement age has not been reached, he/she may continue in service in the College as Professor on the Faculty as per the service rules of the Society.

The last date for receiving applications/nominations along with detailed resume, vision statement and names of at least three referees is 30th June, 2016.
Short-listed candidates will be called for an Interview on 4th/5th August, 2016.

The Search Committee reserves its rights to extend the last date for applying, if necessary, and the decision of the General Body of the UTC Society will be final with regard to the appointment of the Principal.

The applications should be addressed and sent to:
The Chairperson,
Search Committee, U.T.C. Society,
The United Theological College,
63, Miller’s Road, Bangalore – 560 046, India.
Email: utcsearch2016@gmail.com

Mary George passes away

Mrs. Mary George, the mother of Dr. George Zachariah passed away in the early hours of the morning. She was 86 years old. Mrs. Mary George and her husband the late Rev. K.T. George were one of the pioneering families instrumental in the set up of the Marthoma Hoskote Mission in Bangalore. Mrs. George was bed ridden for quite some time.

Mrs. George is survived by her younger son Dr. George Zachariah and his wife Mrs. Sheela Zachariah (Anshi) and their children Amritha and Aruna and her elder son Mr. George Thomas and his wife Dr. Gigi George and their two children.

The funeral will be held tomorrow (May 3) at the St. Thomas Marthoma Church, Kozhenchery, Kerala at 2:30 P.M. Condolences and prayers from the principal, faculty, staff and students of the UTC.

MTh admission list for the academic year starting June 2016

M.TH.

BR.I: OLD TESTAMENT:

Sl.No.	Name	Remarks
1.	Mr. A. Martin Victor
2.	Ms. S. Esther Ao
3.	Mr. Samkor Da O Mynso	RIEC
4.	Ms. Rawade Priscilla Suresh
5.	Rev. H. Ramthianghlima	RIEC
6.	Ms. Nongthombam Alifina

BR.II: NEW TESTAMENT:

Sl.No.	Name	Remarks
1.	Rev. Fr. Ebin K. Alias
2.	Mr. Amar Nabin Toppo	RIEC
3.	Ms. Zavi-I Nisa
4.	Rev. J. John Dhayanandam	RIEC

 

BR.III: CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY:

Sl.No.	Name	Remarks
1.	Mr. Alfred Raju R.	RIEC
2.	Ms. Anika Z. Sumi	RIEC
3.	Mr. Benjamin Lallawmkima	RIEC
4.	Ms. Zuchobeni Ezung	RIEC
5.	Mr. Chenijan Patton	RIEC
6.	Rev. Adrian Deepak	RIEC
7.	Ms. A. Yekali Shohe	RIEC – Waiting List

BR.IV: HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

Sl.No.	Name	Remarks
1.	Mr. Sujohn Rathna Paul Kolluri
2.	Mr. Thupukhoto Vese	RIEC
3.	Rev. Malsawmzuala	RIEC
4.	Rev. John Prakash Thotey	RIEC – Subject to approval of Serampore
5.	Mr. Mung Suan Tuang	SPIEC – Subject to approval of Serampore

BR.VI: CHRISTIAN ETHICS:

Sl.No.	Name	Remarks
	Ms. Emilo Ezung	JDC Decision
	Ms. Medowelu Wezah
	Mr. T. Jamthienlal Haokip
	Mr. Joel Karunakar Victor
	Ms. Shobha Muniyappa
	Mr. Ghunato	RIEC
	Mr. Beechy Ram Tin Thang	Waiting List - RIEC

BR.VII: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (COUNSELLING):

Sl.No.	Name	Remarks
	Ms. Tiabenla Longkumer	RIEC - JDC Decision
	Rev. Nelson Francis Wesley J.
	Ms. Hilotoli K.V. Awomi
	Ms. Hatmary Haokip	RIEC
	Mrs. R. Hepsi Samson	SPIEC
	Rev. H. Lalbiakhluna	RIEC
	Mr. Lungthanguang Gonmei	Waiting List - I
BR.VII: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (GENERAL):
1.	Mr. C. Malsawmzela	RIEC
2.	Rev. R. Lalremruata	RIEC
3.	Mr. D. Sudheer Karunakar	SPIEC

Note:  6 candidates + 1 Waiting List were recommended for Counselling anticipating the appointment of a new qualified guide in the place of Dr. Nalini Arles who gets retired at the end of the current academic year.   In the event of not finding a suitable candidate for  appointment, only the first three students will be admitted.

BR.VIII: MISSIOLOGY:

Sl.No.	Name	Remarks
	Rev. Prasanth Selvamony
	Mr. Shiba Rakuvi Poumai	RIEC
	Mr. F. Lalhmangaihzauva
	Ms. Rose Ezung	RIEC
	Ms. Asai Soro	RIEC
	Mr. Mathew Dax Sunny	RIEC
	Mr. Tsuponglemba Imchen	RIEC, Waiting List

RIEC:            RECOMMENDED INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE

SPIEC:          SUBJECT TO PASSING INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE