IPC Theological Seminary, Kottayam

IPC Theological Seminary, Kottayam
Kottayam Theological Seminary
Other name
Kottayam Theological Seminary
Motto"A workman that needeth not to be ashamed"
TypeSeminary
Established2001
Religious affiliation
Indian Pentecostal Church of God
Academic affiliations
PrincipalDr Abey Peter
Location
Puthuppally, Kottayam
,
Kerala
,
India
CampusSuburban
Websitehttp://ipcseminary.com/

IPC Theological Seminary, Kottayam (IPCTSK) also known as the Kottayam Theological Seminary, is a Pentecostal theological seminary situated in, Kottayam, Kerala, India.[1][2] It provides undergraduate and postgraduate theological education in residential, distance and online modes, and operates under the auspices of the IPC Educational & Welfare Society in connection with the Indian Pentecostal Church of God.[3][4]

History

The seminary was established in the early 2000s by leaders associated with the Indian Pentecostal Church of God and allied organisations.[5][6] The seminary is administered by the IPC Educational & Welfare Society (IPCEWS), which represents churches and individuals connected with the IPC church.[7][8] Governance is exercised through an administrative council and an academic senate composed of church leaders and theological educators.[9] Dr. Idicheria Ninan, a New Testament scholar served as its founding principal.[10] IPCTSK is listed in regional and national theological directories and appears in the Asia Theological Association's institutional index.[11] The campus is located in Puthuppally, Kottayam,[12] and includes classrooms, a library, chapel, staff quarters and student residences. Campus life is structured around worship, spiritual formation and practical ministry engagement.[13]

Academic programmes

The seminary offers a range of academic programmes, including:[14]

  • Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) – residential
  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – residential, distance and online
  • Master of Arts in Theological Studies – online
  • Certificate-level courses (e.g. Certificate in Ministry; LEAD Institute short courses)
  • Advanced and doctoral studies (e.g. Doctor of Ministry, D.Min.)

The curriculum emphasises biblical studies, missiology, pastoral formation, Pentecostal spirituality and leadership, with a stated institutional commitment to equipping students for Christian ministry and church planting.[15]

Accreditation and recognition

The seminary is accredited by the Asia Theological Association and by the General Presbytery and the General Council of the Indian Pentecostal Church of God.[12][16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Pachuau, Lalsangkima; Meloottu, Allan Varghese (2024-11-12). Christians and Christianity in India Today: Historical, Theological, and Missiological Assessments. Fortress Press. ISBN 978-1-5064-9348-0.
  2. ^ Anderson, Allan; Tang, Edmond (2005). Asian and Pentecostal: The Charismatic Face of Christianity in Asia. OCMS. ISBN 978-1-870345-43-9.
  3. ^ Lawrence, Arren Bennet (2022-09-06). One Gospel, Many Cultures: Doing Theology in Context. Fortress Press. ISBN 978-1-5064-8540-9.
  4. ^ "About Us – IPC Theological Seminary Kottayam". IPCTSK. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  5. ^ Anderson, Allan; Tang, Edmond (2005). Asian and Pentecostal: The Charismatic Face of Christianity in Asia. OCMS. ISBN 978-1-870345-43-9.
  6. ^ "About Us – IPC Theological Seminary Kottayam". IPCTSK. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  7. ^ Hedlund, Roger E. (2000). Quest for Identity: India's Churches of Indigenous Origin: the "Little Tradition" in Indian Christianity. ISPCK. ISBN 978-81-7214-525-5.
  8. ^ Lawrence, Arren Bennet (2022-09-06). One Gospel, Many Cultures: Doing Theology in Context. Fortress Press. ISBN 978-1-5064-8540-9.
  9. ^ "About Us – IPC Theological Seminary Kottayam". IPCTSK. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  10. ^ George, Roji T. (2019-09-10). The Holy Spirit and Christian Mission: In a Pluralistic Context. Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 978-1-5326-9308-3.
  11. ^ "IPC Theological Seminary – ATA India". Asia Theological Association (India). Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  12. ^ a b "IPC Theological Seminary – ATA India". ATA India. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Contact – IPCTSK". IPCTSK. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Academics – IPC Theological Seminary Kottayam". IPCTSK. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  15. ^ "Mission & Vision – IPCTSK". IPCTSK. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  16. ^ "IPC Approved Bible College list". IPC.live. Retrieved 31 August 2025.


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