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About The Program

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.

Master of Theology with specialisation in Christian Counselling

Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

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 Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MTH 650 Individual Counselling-II 2 2 90
MTH 651 Christian Theological and Ethical Response to Sustainable Development Goals 2 2 90
MTH 652 Interdisciplinary Colloquium 1 3 105
MTH 653 Thesis 4 4 180
Total 9 11 465
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester IV = 80 credits & 1815 hours.

Master of Theology with specialisation in Christian Education

Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

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 508 Principles and Practice of Christian Education 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 11 9 435
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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.

Master of Theology with specialisation in Communication and Media Studies

Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

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
OR
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.

Fee Payment Schedule

YearAmountInstallmentAmountLast Date of Payment
1st Year
132,340
I Semester 1st installment
45,185
15th July 2025
I Semester 2nd installment
34,885
15th October 2025
II Semester 1st installment
26,135
15th February 2026
II Semester 2nd installment
26,135
30th April 2026
2nd Year
112,600
III Semester 1st installment
28,150
15th July 2026
III Semester 2nd installment
28,150
15th October 2026
IV Semester 1st installment
28,150
15th February 2027
IV Semester 2nd installment
28,150
30th April 2027

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