Immanuel Theological Seminary (ITS) offers biblically grounded, contextually relevant, and academically rigorous programmes.
Academic Vision & Mission
Vision:
To nurture faithful, competent and compassionate leaders who can serve the church and society in the North-East, rooted in the Word of God and culturally sensitive to the local context.
Mission:
- To provide rigorous biblical and theological training.
- To foster spiritual formation and Christian character.
- To encourage ministry innovation that responds to local challenges and opportunities.
- To cultivate research and reflection that engages faith, culture, and mission.
Academic Approach
- Biblically Grounded: Every subject draws students closer to the truth of God’s Word.
- Contextually Relevant: Courses are designed with the realities of North-East India’s churches and communities in mind.
- Holistically Formative: Learning integrates classroom study, personal growth, and field experience.
Accreditation
ITS is a candidate member of the Asia Theological Association (ATA), aligning its academic programs with internationally recognized evangelical standards in theological education.
In the year 2022, Senate of Serampore College (University) granted permission to establish an Examination Centre for Extension Studies. In 2023, the Senate of Serampore College (University) approved the introduction of a regular Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) programme.
Accademic Life
Students participate in regular chapel services, mentoring, supervised ministry, and mission exposure programmes. ITS encourages creativity in learning through research, presentations, and contextual projects developing both the intellect and the heart for service.
Fees and Scholarship
ITS maintains affordable tuition fees to make theological education accessible.
- Fee Structure: Includes tuition, accommodation, and meals.
- Scholarships: Limited financial aid available based on merit and need.
- Church-sponsored candidates are encouraged.
Students may apply for work-study opportunities within the seminary.
WHY CHOOSE ITS?
- Contextual relevance: Situated in a region where the church is growing and mission-opportunity is high, ITS prepares students for real-world ministry.
- Accreditation advantage: As a candidate member of ATA and Senate of Serampore College (University), ITS aligns its degree programmes to recognised theological education standards.
- Holistic formation: Academic excellence, spiritual depth and ministry readiness are interwoven so you graduate ready for service, not just study.
- Local-global bridges: Being locally rooted while connected to broader theological networks, ITS gives students a perspective that spans from local to global mission.
