Senate of Serampore College [University] In West Bengal

Senate of Serampore College - [University]

Mac House Complex, William Carey Road, Serampore, West Bengal   |   ESTD : 1827   |   Approved By: UGC   |   Type: Others
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About College

The Serampore Mission of the Baptist Missionary Society was built on 10th of January 1800.
In July 1818, Carey, Marshman and Ward distributed the plan of Serampore College "for the guideline of Asiatic Christians and different Youths in Eastern Literature and European Science."
While the authors laid incredible attention on the preparation of Christian guides for the congregation in Asia, they had wanted to have the College opening its avenues to all learners independent of their standing, colour and belief.
The College has picked up worldwide fame as one of a kind instructive organization bestowing direction in Christian Theology and Liberal Arts, Science and Commerce.
The college is located in Serampore, in the Hooghly District of West Bengal.



The theology department is one of the illustrious departments of the college.
The faculty comprises of reverends and fathers of various churches of India such as the Church of South India, Church of North India, and Baptist Church of Nagaland etc.
•    The subjects taught include Theology and Ethics, Old and New Testaments, History of Christianity Mission etc.
•    The theology department offer graduate, post-graduate and doctoral degrees in Ministry, Divinity etc.
•    Diploma is also offered in subjects such as Bible Translation.



•    The Students' Union organises debates about, symposia, lectures, workshops, trade, and games and holds musical drama and other social exhibitions.
•    Magazines, booklets and divider magazines are additionally distributed by the Union.













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Student Discussion

  • GAYATRI VOHRA 2016-09-06 22:39:46

    It it the First University

    • CHINTAN SUTHAR 2016-09-10 03:22:12

      Serampore was granted the status of university in 1829, making it India's first institution to have the status of a university.

  • DIKSHA KUMARI 2016-09-07 22:33:46

    What are the courses offered as external studies for graduate students?

    • ANMOL MOTTA 2016-09-12 20:38:12

      Bachelor of Christian Studies (BCS) and Diploma in Bible Translation (DipBT) are offered as external studies, directly under Senate as well as through Colleges.

  • DHRUV SATIJA 2016-08-31 03:36:46

    What is theological Study?

    • VYOM PATEL 2016-09-13 03:34:12

      Academic studies dealing with the knowledge of God/divine, religious doctrines and philosophy, religious traditions etc., are considered to be theological studies.