Distance Learning Program
Your transformational journey begins here at Union Biblical Seminary. It is our prayer that you encounter life-changing Biblical truths that will produce all the attitudes of a scholar-saint and servanthood leadership.
To provide scholastic, vocational and spiritual training for the varied ministries of the church, particularly in India, with the following emphases:
- Bible-centered teaching that is evangelical in Theology.
- Holiness of thought and life, prayer, and growth in Christ reflected in the practices by the individuals in community life.
- The church's mission and witness in the contemporary world under the authority of the Scriptures.
- Preparing men and women to be leaders with passion for mission, competent to comprehend the human realities, and discernment.
- To ensure ministerial formation in the life of students with an awareness of opportunities and emerging challenges.
Courses Offered
Master of Divinity (M. Div)
Master of Divinity is a four year program accredited by Asia Theological Association (A.T.A.)
It is post-graduate level comprehensive degree course comprising of 30 subjects in the area of Bible, Theology, Ethics, Church History, Religion and Christian Ministry.
Special Features:
a) Emphasis on strong Biblical foundation with theological reflection and practical application.
b) Excellent self study materials.
c) Tutors to guide and conduct exams in your place/city.
d) Flexible period up to 6 years for self-paced learning.
e) Further scope of studying M.Th as well as PhD
We are glad to inform you of an opportunity to acquire theological studies through Distance Learning Programs. You can be equipped for Christian ministry without leaving your job.
Medium:
English, Hindi, Marathi
a) A candidate with a university degree or B.Th.
b) A candidate 30 yrs of age and above with H.S.C or 10+ 2 years diploma will be considered as mature candidate and may apply.
However, they must appear and pass additional two qualifying papers: History of India since 1857 and Indian Religions and Culture, apart from the entrance examination.
c) The B.Th. candidate having B grade (second class) and above from an ATA accredited college or Senate of Serampore university will be considered as an upgrader and will get credits completed by them during B.Th.
d) B.Th. candidate with B- grade and below are required to write additional three qualifying papers: Christian Ministry, Christian Theology and Biblical Studies.
Course Requirements
Entrance Examination:
a) All applicants must appear and pass entrance exams comprising of three papers:
i) English
ii) General Knowledge
iii) Bible Knowledge
b) B.Th candidate with B- grade and below are required to write additional three qualifying papers: Christian Ministry, Christian Theology and Biblical Studies.
c) Mature candidate 30 yrs of age and above with H.S.C. or 10+2 years diploma may apply, however, they must appear and pass additional two qualifying papers: History of India since 1857 and Indian Religions and Culture, apart from the entrance examination.
d) The B.Th. candidate having B grade (second class) and above from an ATA accredited college or Senate of Serampore university will be considered as an upgrader and will get credits completed by them during B.Th.
Residential Session:
a) The students have to attend on campus contact classes once a year for five days, for four consecutive years. Whereas, Upgraders are required to participate in only two such sessions.
b) Foreign candidates are excluded from residential session.
How to Apply
a) Application form can be downloaded from the UBS website www.ubs.ac.in
b) The duly filled form with all the necessary documents can be sent to the following address:
The Registrar DLP,
Distance Learning Programs,
Union Biblical Seminary,
Bibvewadi, Pune-411037,
Maharashtra, India.
c) For application, write a mail to registrar_ata@ubs.ac.in or admissions@ubs.ac.in
d) An amount of Rs. 2000/- has to be paid during the time of application procedure. For any queries, kindly contact the M.Div Registrar: registrar_ata@ubs.ac.in
f) Last date for the submission of application: 30th April 2025, 5 PM.