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Biblical Studies: Old Testament

Dr. Nyimagyang Chang
B.TH, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Professor & Dean, Old Testament
Dean of Doctoral Studies

Dr. Nyimagyang Chang
B.TH, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Professor & Dean, Old Testament
Dean of Doctoral Studies

Department: Biblical Studies: Old Testament

Email: nyimang@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) D. Th - Senate of Serampore – 2017
2) M. Th – Senate of Serampore – 2010
3) BD – Senate of Serampore – 2000
4) B.TH – Senate of Serampore – 1997

Specialization:
Hebrew Bible, Ancient West Asia, History of Ancient Israel

Books:
1) Women’s Inheritance Law in the Old Testament. New Delhi: CWC, 2020.
2) Prophetic Movement with Special Reference to Isaiah 40-55. Kolkata: SCEPTRE, Shrachi Centre, 2023.

Research: -

Dr. Soren Odyuo
B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Assistant Professor, Old Testament
Director of Worship Life

Dr. Soren Odyuo
B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Assistant Professor, Old Testament
Director of Worship Life

Department: Biblical Studies: Old Testament

Email: sorenodyuo@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) DTh - United Theological College - 2024
2) MTh - United Theological College - 2017
3) BD - Baptist Theological College - 2014

Specialization: -

Books: -

Research:
Prophetical Books and Wisdom Literatures

Rev. Majesty Richard Das
B.D, M.Th

Lecturer, Old Testament
Director, UBS Touring Choir

Rev. Majesty Richard Das
B.D, M.Th

Lecturer, Old Testament
Director, UBS Touring Choir

Department: Biblical Studies: Old Testament

Email: majesty@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) M.Th - Senate of Serampore - 2022
2) B.D - Senate of Serampore - 2019

Specialization: -

Books: -

Research:
Postcolonial Reading on Hosea, Exilic and Post-Exilic Israelite history

Biblical Studies: New Testament

Dr. Lanuwabang Jamir
PhD

Associate Professor, New Testament
Dean, New Testament

Dr. Lanuwabang Jamir
PhD

Associate Professor, New Testament
Dean, New Testament

Department: Biblical Studies: New Testament

Email: lanu@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) PhD - MiddleSex University, 2012

Specialization:
Pauline Studies

Books:
1) Exclusion and Judgement in Fellowship Meals: The Socio-Historical Background of 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Research: -

Rev. Dr. J. Stanly Jones
B.Th, B.D, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Associate Professor, New Testament
Dean, Distance Learning Program

Rev. Dr. J. Stanly Jones
B.Th, B.D, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Associate Professor, New Testament
Dean, Distance Learning Program

Department: Biblical Studies: New Testament

Email: stanlyjones@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) D.Th – Senate of Serampore – 2016
2) M.Th – Senate of Serampore – 2005
3) BD – Senate of Serampore – 2002

Specialization:
Synoptic Gospels (Gospel of Mark) – The Healing Narratives as Resistance Literature, Pauline Letters and the Connection of Paul and Jesus; Gospels and Epistles

Books:
1) A Study of Pauline Interpretation of Jesus’ Ethical Sayings in ‘Q’ and its Significance in Today’s Indian Context. New Delhi: ISPCK, 2007.
2) The Jesus Movement and its Resistance to Oppressive Institutions: A Study of Healing Narratives in Mark’s Gospel. ISPCK, 2020.

Research:
1) A Study of Pauline Interpretation of Jesus’ Ethical Sayings in ‘Q’ and its Significance in Today’s Indian Context. New Delhi: ISPCK, 2007.
2) The Jesus Movement and its Resistance to Oppressive Institutions: A Study of Healing Narratives in Mark’s Gospel. ISPCK, 2020.

Mr. Abel Abraham Cheriyan
B.E, B.D, M.Th

Registrar, UBS
Faculty-in-Training, New Testament

Mr. Abel Abraham Cheriyan
B.E, B.D, M.Th

Registrar, UBS
Faculty-in-Training, New Testament

Department: Biblical Studies: New Testament

Email: abel.cheriyan@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) M.Th – Senate of Serampore – 2025
2) B.D – Senate of Serampore – 2020
4) B.E – Anna University – 2011

Specialization:
The New Perspective on Paul, Colossians 2:11-15

Books: -

Research:
Pauline Understanding of Law and Grace

Christian Theology

Dr. W.S. Annie

Principal, UBS

Dr. W.S. Annie

Principal, UBS

Department: Christian Theology

Email: principal@ubs.ac.in

Qualification: -

Specialization: -

Books: -

Research: -

Dr. Maisuangdibou
B.A, M.A, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Associate Professor & Dean, Christian Theology
Dean of Post-Graduate Studies

Dr. Maisuangdibou
B.A, M.A, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Associate Professor & Dean, Christian Theology
Dean of Post-Graduate Studies

Department: Christian Theology

Email: maisong@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) D. Th - Senate of Serampore – 2020
2) M. Th – Senate of Serampore – 2012
3) BD – Senate of Serampore – 2009
4) M.A – English (UGC-NET) & Philosophy (UGC-NET)
5) B.A – Delhi University - 2004

Specialization: Systematic Theology, Biblical Theology, Dogmas and Doctrines, Evangelical Theology, Ethics, Hermeneutics, Postmodern Theology, Subaltern Theology, Tribal Theology, Tribal Literature and Criticism

Books:
1) Tribal Theological Hermeneutics (ISPCK)
2) Liangmai and Christianity (Witinglung Publication)
3) Liangmai Narratives (Winco Books)
4) Tribal Literature, Theology and Methodology (CWI)
5) Biblical Hermeneutics (CWI)

Research: Systematic Theology, Biblical Theology, Doctrines, Evangelical Theology, Hermeneutics, Subaltern/Tribal Theologies, Tribal Literature, Aesthetics and Criticism

Ms. Chubakumla Jamir
B.A, B.D, M.Th

Lecturer, Christian Theology

Ms. Chubakumla Jamir
B.A, B.D, M.Th

Lecturer, Christian Theology

Department: Christian Theology

Email: chubakumla@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1. M.Th - Senate of Serampore
2. B.D - Senate of Serampore
3. B.A - Delhi University

Specialization:
-

Books:
-

Research:
-

History of Christianity

Dr. L. Bimol
B.Th, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Dean, History of Christianity
Director, Research & Publication

Dr. L. Bimol
B.Th, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Dean, History of Christianity
Director, Research & Publication

Department: History of Christianity

Email: bimol@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) Doctor of Theology - TTS/Senate of Serampore
2) Master of Theology- ETC/Senate of Serampore
3) Certificate in Missiology - ETC
4) Bachelor of Divinity - ETC/Senate of Serampore 5) Bachelor of Theology - ETC/Senate of Serampore

Specialization: -

Books: -

Research: -

Dr. Rinchamliana
B.A, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Assistant Professor, History of Christianity
Director, Practical Training Department

Dr. Rinchamliana
B.A, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Assistant Professor, History of Christianity
Director, Practical Training Department

Department: History of Christianity

Email: rincham@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) D. Th - Senate of Serampore – 2023
2) M. Th – Senate of Serampore – 2010
3) BD – Senate of Serampore – 2006
4) B.A – Delhi University - 2000

Specialization:
Ecumenism and Tribal History

Books: -

Research:
Ecumenical Movement and Church Relations

Rev. Fr. Dr. Johnkutty Athanickal
B.Sc, M.Sc, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Professor, Religion

Rev. Fr. Dr. Johnkutty Athanickal
B.Sc, M.Sc, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Professor, Religion

Department: History of Christianity (Religion)

Email: johnesk@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) D. Th - Religions - Serampore university
2) M. Th - Religions
3) M.A - Applied Theology - Cambridge University 3) BD - United Theological College
4) M.Sc - Physics Electronics - Meerut University
5) B.Sc - Kerala University

Specialization: -

Books: -

Research: -

Dr. Michael Chatterjee
B.Com, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Assistant Professor, History of Christianity
Dean, Graduate Studies

Dr. Michael Chatterjee
B.Com, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Assistant Professor, History of Christianity
Dean, Graduate Studies

Department: History of Christianity

Email: michaelchatt@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) D.Th – Senate of Serampore – 2022
2) M.Th – Senate of Serampore – 2010
3) BD – Senate of Serampore – 2005
4) B.Com - Andhra University - 1999

Specialization:
Post Colonial Studies

Books:
Articles:
1) COTR Vol I, No-1, August 2011, “The Debate of Rationality in the Traditions of Modernity and Post Modernity: What are the Distinctions? How are these Distinctions Reflected in History?”
2) “Social Change or Conversion? A Historical Analysis of the Serampore Mission from 1800-1858: A Critique” IJT 65/1(2023)
3) The Legacy of Serampore College, Carey Day 2024, “The Contribution of the Serampore Trio to Social Change.”
4) “A Detailed Study on the Historiography of Christianity: Delineating some of the Major Perspectives, with special reference to the First Protestant Mission in Bengal” UBS 18/1(March 2024)
5) “The Serampore Mission’s Principle of Indigeneity,” The Serampore Form of Agreement: A Commentary edited by Samuel E Masters & Peter De Vries (Ontario: H&E Academic, 2025)

Research: 19th Century Bengal

Christian Ministry

Dr. Saju Y

Director of Student Life

Dr. Saju Y

Director of Student Life

Department: Christian Ministry

Email: hd@fjh

Qualification: -

Specialization: -

Books: -

Research: -

Mrs. Julie Lavanya
B.Th, B.D, M.Th, (D.Th)

Lecturer, Christian Ministry
Dean, Christian Ministry

Mrs. Julie Lavanya
B.Th, B.D, M.Th, (D.Th)

Lecturer, Christian Ministry
Dean, Christian Ministry

Department: Christian Ministry

Email: juliejones@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) M.Th – Senate of Serampore – 2014 2) B.D – Senate of Serampore – 2005 3) B.Th – Senate of Serampore – 2002

Specialization:
Pastoral Care and Counselling, Positive Mental Health of Employed Married Women

Books: -

Research:
Marriage and Family Counselling, Midlife Crisis and Resilience among Working Women

Missiology

Rev. Dr. Cho Beom Yeon Yeong

Dean, Missiology

Rev. Dr. Cho Beom Yeon Yeong

Dean, Missiology

Department: Missiology

Email: v@a

Qualification: -

Specialization: -

Books: -

Research: -

Mr. Sungjemmeren Kijong Imchen
B.Sc, B.D, M.Th

Lecturer, Missiology
Faculty In-charge of Library

Mr. Sungjemmeren Kijong Imchen
B.Sc, B.D, M.Th

Lecturer, Missiology
Faculty In-charge of Library

Department: Missiology

Email: ksimchen@ubs.ac.in

Qualification:
1) M.Th – Union Biblical Seminary, Senate of Serampore – 2011
2) BD – Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary, Senate of Serampore – 2004
3) B.Sc – Kohima Science College, Nagaland University - 1999

Specialization:
Missiology

Books:
1) Wrote a textbook for Korean Presbyterian Mission’s seminaries in India entitled, Contemporary Religious Movements in India (2011).
2) Compiled study materials entitled, Issues in Contemporary Christian Mission for BD/BCS SCEPTRE, Kolkata (2013).
3) Wrote a textbook for The Institute for Madras Christian Studies of Madras Christian College entitled, Church History (2016).
4) Wrote a textbook for the Distance Learning Program (DLP) of Union Biblical Seminary entitled, Global Missiological Perspectives (2017).
5) Mongchen Baptist Arogo Youth Department Platinum Jubilee Souvenir. 2007.
6) Becoming a Missional Congregation in the 21st Century Indian Context. ISPCK, 2016.
7) Witnessing Christ in Diverse Contexts. ISPCK, 2019.
8) Mission and the Emerging Middle Class. ISPCK, 2020.

Journal Articles:
1) “Affirming Life Amidst Globalization: Ecumenical and Evangelical Mission Convictions,” UBS Journal 9/2-10/1(March, 2016): 174-191.
2) “Why Missions? Reconsidering a Traditional and Pragmatic yet Neglected Duty of Christians,” UBS Journal 10/2 (November, 2016): 63-74.
3) “Quantitation in Protestant Christian Literatures since Carey’ Enquiry (1792) and Indian Christian Population,” UBS Journal 12/1 (March, 2018): 51-65.
4) “Carey’s Notion of Conversion of the Heathens in the Light of India’s Right-Wing Intellectuals,” UBS Journal 13/1 (March, 2019): 174-191
5) “The Great Commission and its Relevance for Indian Missiology.” New Living Theological Journal 9/1 (January–June, 2019): 60-68.
6) “Mission Challenges amidst the Pandemic.” UBS Journal 15/1 (March, 2021): 129-140.

Research:
Indian missiology (mission studies methodology, missiological curriculum, missiological education); History of Christianity (theory & practice of mission); Congregational studies (Indian megachurches, urban churches).

union biblical seminary

Biblical Studies: Old Testament

Dr. Nyimagyang Chang
B.TH, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Dr. Soren Odyuo
B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Rev. Majesty Richard Das
B.D, M.Th

Biblical Studies: New Testament

Dr. Lanuwabang Jamir
PhD

Rev. Dr. J. Stanly Jones
B.Th, B.D, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Mr. Abel Abraham Cheriyan
B.E, B.D, M.Th

Christian Theology

Dr. W.S. Annie

Dr. Maisuangdibou
B.A, M.A, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Ms. Chubakumla Jamir
B.A, B.D, M.Th

History of Christianity

Dr. L. Bimol
B.Th, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Dr. Rinchamliana
B.A, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Rev. Fr. Dr. Johnkutty Athanickal
B.Sc, M.Sc, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Dr. Michael Chatterjee
B.Com, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Christian Ministry

Dr. Saju Y

Mrs. Julie Lavanya
B.Th, B.D, M.Th, (D.Th)

Missiology

Rev. Dr. Cho Beom Yeon Yeong

Mr. Sungjemmeren Kijong Imchen
B.Sc, B.D, M.Th

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Biblical Studies: Old Testament

Dr. Nyimagyang ChangB.TH, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Dr. Soren OdyuoB.D, M.Th, D.Th

Rev. Majesty Richard Das B.D, M.Th

Biblical Studies: New Testament

Dr. Lanuwabang JamirPhD

Rev. Dr. J. Stanly JonesB.Th, B.D, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Mr. Abel Abraham CheriyanB.E, B.D, M.Th

Christian Theology

Dr. W.S. Annie

Dr. MaisuangdibouB.A, M.A, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Ms. Chubakumla JamirB.A, B.D, M.Th

History of Christianity

Dr. L. BimolB.Th, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Dr. RinchamlianaB.A, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Rev. Fr. Dr. Johnkutty AthanickalB.Sc, M.Sc, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Dr. Michael ChatterjeeB.Com, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Christian Ministry

Dr. Saju Y

Mrs. Julie LavanyaB.Th, B.D, M.Th, (D.Th)

Missiology

Rev. Dr. Cho Beom Yeon Yeong

Mr. Sungjemmeren Kijong ImchenB.Sc, B.D, M.Th

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Dr. Nyimagyang Chang
B.TH, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Dr. Soren Odyuo
B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Rev. Majesty Richard Das
B.D, M.Th

Dr. Lanuwabang Jamir
PhD

Rev. Dr. J. Stanly Jones
B.Th, B.D, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Mr. Abel Abraham Cheriyan
B.E, B.D, M.Th

Dr. Maisuangdibou
B.A, M.A, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Ms. Chubakumla Jamir
B.A, B.D, M.Th

Dr. L. Bimol
B.Th, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Dr. Rinchamliana
B.A, BD, M.Th, D.Th

Rev. Fr. Dr. Johnkutty Athanickal
B.Sc, M.Sc, M.A, M.Th, D.Th

Dr. Michael Chatterjee
B.Com, B.D, M.Th, D.Th

Mrs. Julie Lavanya
B.Th, B.D, M.Th, (D.Th)

Mr. Sungjemmeren Kijong Imchen
B.Sc, B.D, M.Th