About Tamilnadu Theological Seminary (TTS)
The Tamilnadu Theological Seminary was started in 1969 in the town of Madurai that is surrounded by villages, rich in folk religion, art, music and culture. The Seminary was founded and managed by the three ecumenical churches, i.e. the Church of South India, the Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Arcot Lutheran Church, for training pastors in order to serve the Church and Society with Christian commitment. The emergence of the Tamilnadu Theological Seminary was realized by the unification of the two already existing seminaries, i.e. The Thirumaraiyur Theological College of the Church of South India and the Tranquebar Gurusala of the Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church. The beginning of the Tamilnadu Theological Seminary was a landmark in the broader Ecumenism that linked theological education with practical secular involvement in solidarity with the suffering humanity.
TTS Principal
Rev. Dr. Margret Kalaiselvi
M.A. (Religion), M.A. (Journalism), B.D., M.Th., D.Th.
Rev. Dr. Margret Kalaiselvi is an ordained minister of the Church of South India and currently serves as the Principal of Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary .
A Statement of Faith & Vision
We believe: As people of God we are called and sent to keep hope alive in the midst of despair, to nurture faith in the God of life while opposing the forces of death, to sustain love and solidarity among people in a wolfish global society and to participate in God’s covenant with the poor and with the earth, as followers of Christ Jesus expecting God’s reign of justice and peace to come.
TTS Courses
B.D. Degree Course
TTS offers B.D. degree course in Tamil language. The B.D. Degree course is designed to equip persons for essential functions and ministries of the Church in India/South Asia who could commend their faith with relevance in the context of a pluralistic world.
Master of Theology (M.Th)
TTS offers M.Th. program in two disciplines viz. Communication and Social Analysis. The primary purpose of the M.Th. program is to train teachers for the various theological colleges in India. It also serves as a preparation for advanced research of doctoral studies.
Doctor of Theology (D.Th)
TTS offers D.Th. program in Communication and Social Analysis. The primary purpose of the D.Th. program is to train teachers and researchers for the various theological colleges in India. It also serves as a preparation for advanced research of doctoral studies.
External Courses
Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip. C.S.)
The Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip.C.S.) is offered by the Senate of Serampore College (University) for private study. The responsibility for administering the programme is with the Executive Committee under the overall supervision of the Senate of Serampore College.
Bachelor of Christian Studies (BCS)
BCS is designed to provide the laity from different walks of life with academic skills for an in-depth understanding of Christian faith, history, doctrines and practical dimensions of ministry to interact with their neighbours and colleagues in their common quest for meaning in life.
Master of Christian Studies (MCS)
Master of Christian Studies (M. C. S.) is a post-B.C.S/B.D program, primarily meant for laity and Christian ministers who wish to continue theological studies through extension programs. It is designed to provide Christian professionals, Church workers and laity with in-depth theological