Leonard Theological College is offering Extension Courses in partnership with the Senate of Serampore, an affiliated institution. According to President Naveen Rao, the courses are open to lay leaders.
Lay leaders are the presence of the church in the world and are called to commend their faith particularly in their secular professions or vocations in which they are involved and participate in the process of social change. These courses are an external study programs of the Senate and are designed to provide laity from different walks of life and laity with academic skills for an in-depth understanding of Christian faith, history, doctrines and practical dimensions of ministry to interact with their neighbors and colleagues in their common quest for meaning in life.
Leonard Theological College has a centenary tradition. The institution was founded in 1918 as an English Department , and later became Bareilly Theological Seminary, Bareilly (U.P.). This was the beginning of what later came to be known as the India Methodist Theological College, and ultimately, Leonard Theological College. For more information, visit their website: https://www.leonardtheologicalcollege.com