Union Biblical Seminary
Coordinates: 18°28′37.8″N 73°51′51.6″E / 18.477167°N 73.864333°E
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Motto | Holiness, integrity and accountability; diversity, inclusiveness, compassion and service; academic excellence, creativity and contextual relevance |
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Type | Seminary |
Established | 1953 |
Affiliation | Senate of Serampore College |
Principal | Praveen Paul |
President | Vijayesh Lal |
Academic staff | 30+ |
Location | Ramya Nagari Society, Bibvewadi, Pune , , |
Website | http://www.ubs.ac.in/ |
Union Biblical Seminary (UBS) is a theological seminary founded by Wesleyan and Methodist denominations in Pune, India. UBS started as a Marathi-medium Bible School opened by the Free Methodist Church and was finally established in 1953 and initially located in Yavatmal, before relocating to Pune in 1983.[1][2] It is affiliated with the Senate of Serampore College (University).[3]
Courses offered[]
The following are the courses offered by the Union Biblical Seminary
- Bachelor of Divinity (B.Div.)
- Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Old Testament, New Testament Theology, Ministry and Mission
- Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in Old Testament, New Testament and Theology
- Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.) in Marathi, Hindi and English
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Hindi and English
- Diploma in Counselling
Publications[]
- UBS Journal, with three releases in a year.
Library[]
The Seminary has a large library
Important Alumni[]
References[]
- ^ http://www.ubs.ac.in/history
- ^ "UBS History". Union Biblical Seminary. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "Affiliated Colleges". Senate of Serampore College (University). Retrieved 13 September 2015.
External links[]
Categories:
- Christian seminaries and theological colleges in India
- Educational institutions established in 1953
- Universities and colleges in Pune
- Seminaries and theological colleges affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University)
- 1953 establishments in Bombay State
- Maharashtra university stubs