Regular Faculty
Biblical Studies
Biju Chacko, Principal and Professor of New Testament
First Year at NTC: 2008
- D.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (Gurukul Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (Serampore College)
- B.Com., University of Kerala
Research interests: Johannine Literature and Intercultural Studies
Simon Samuel, Principal Emeritus and Professor of New Testament and Mission Studies
First Year at NTC: 1992
- Ph.D., Sheffield University, UK
- M.Phil., Coventry University, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, UK
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (Union Biblical Seminary)
- M.A. (History), University of Kerala
- B.A. (History), University of Kerala
Research interests: Christian Origins, Hermeneutics, Cultural and Mission Studies
Joel Joseph, Professor of Old Testament
Dean of Development
First Year at NTC: 2001
- D.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (Serampore College)
- B.Th., New Theological College
- M.A. (Sociology), HNB Garhwal University
Research interests: Judaism under Persia’s Shadow
Samuel P. Rajan, Associate Professor of New Testament and Social Analysis
Dean of Student Affairs
First Year at NTC: 2001
- Ph.D. Candidate, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (Serampore College)
- B.Th., New Theological College
- M.A. (Sociology) HNB Garhwal University
- M.A. (English) HNB Garhwal University
- M.A. (Philosophy) HNB Garhwal University
- B.A. (Sociology), Indira Gandhi National Open University
Research interests: Early Christianity, Ecclesiology, Homiletics, and Social Analysis
Sooraj Pal, Assistant Professor of New Testament
First Year at NTC: 2000
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (NJPGRC)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (New Theological College)
- B.Th., Asia Theological Association (New Theological College)
- M.A. (Sociology), HNB Garhwal University
- B.A., Kumaun University
Jessy Santhosh, Senior Lecturer of New Testament
First Year at NTC: 2016
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (New Theological College)
- B.B.A., University of Kerala
Jison Saju Joseph, Senior Lecturer of Old Testament
On Study Leave
First Year at NTC: 2017
- D.Th. Candidate at FFRRC, Kottayam
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (FFRRC)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (New Theological College)
- B.A. (English Literature), Mahatma Gandhi University
Kadalung Chawang, Senior Lecturer of New Testament
On Study Leave
First Year at NTC: 2019
- MTh., Senate of Serampore College [University], Aizawl Theological College, Mizoram
- BD., Senate of Serampore College (University], New Theological College
- BA (Hon), North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya
M. Mahiban Melif, Lecturer of Old Testament
Coordinator, Publication Department
First Year at NTC: 2022
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University], United Theological College
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University], Serampore College
- B.Sc., MS University (St John’s College)
Theology and Ethics
Palolil Varghese Joseph, Professor of Christian Theology and Mission Studies
Chief Editor, Doon Theological Journal
First Year at NTC: 1994
- Ph.D., School of Theology, Boston University , USA
- Th.M., Gordon Cornwell Theological Seminary, USA
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- M.A. (English Literature), Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith
- B.A. (English Literature), Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith
Research interests: Pneumatology, Indian Christian Theology, and World Christianity
Santhosh J. Sahayadoss, Professor of Christian Theology
Dean of Post Graduate Studies
First Year at NTC: 2006
- Ph.D., University of Regensburg, Germany
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (Gurukul Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- B.A. (English Literature), Madras University (Loyola College, Chennai) with Gold Medal in Scripture
Research interests: Protestant Reformation and its Relevance
Sam Thomas, Adjunct Professor of Christian Theology
First Year at NTC: 2010
- Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, USA
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (Gurukul Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (New Theological College)
- B.Sc., Pune University
Preeti Paluri, Senior Lecturer of Christian Theology
On Study Leave
First Year at NTC: 2005
- D.Th. Candidate at Gurukul Theological College and Research Institute
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (NIIPGTS)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (Union Biblical Seminary)
- B.A. (Sociology), Indira Gandhi National Open University
History of Christianity and Mission
George Oommen, Associate Professor of History of Christianity
Dean of Academic Affairs / Bursar (Pro-tem)
- Th.M., Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, USA
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- D.D., International Christian University
- M.A. (English Literature), University of Kerala
- B.Sc. (Physics), Mahatma Gandhi University
Research interests: Pentecostal studies and Church History
Shivraj K. Mahendra, Associate Professor of Mission and History of Christianity
Dean, Online Studies
First Year at NTC: 2003
- Ph.D., Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (Union Biblical Seminary)
- B.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (New Theological College)
- M.A., (Hindi), Indira Gandhi National Open University
- M.A., (Sociology), HNB Garhwal University
- B.A. (Sociology), Indira Gandhi National Open University
- PG Diploma in Distance Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University
- PG Diploma in Translation, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Research interests: History of Christianity, Mission Studies, and Contextual Theological Issues
Santhosh Lukose, Senior Lecturer of Christian Mission
Faculty Secretary
First Year at NTC: 2016
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (New Theological College)
- B.Sc., University of Kerala
Christian Ministry
M. I. Kuriakose, Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry, Communication
Dean of Pastoral Affairs
First Year at NTC: 2001
- D.Min., Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University] (United Theological College)
- B.Th., New Theological College
- B.A. (History), Indira Gandhi National Open University
Kiheigumle Ndang, Assistant Professor of Counselling
First Year at NTC: 2022
- (D.Th.), Senate of Serampore College [University], FFRRC, Kottayam
- M.Th., Senate of Serampore College [University], FFRRC, Kottayam
- B.D., Senate of Serampore College [University], AICS, Mizoram
- B.A. [Nagaland University] Patkai Christian College, Nagaland
English Language
Ruth Santosh, Senior Lecturer of English Language
Coordinator, B.A. Studies
First Year at NTC: 2006
- M.A. (English), University of Madras
- B.A. (Psychology), University of Madras
Worship and Church Music
Alex Sreedharan, Lecturer of Church Music and Worship
Dean, School of Worship and Music
First Year at NTC: 2013
- M.C.M., Master of Church Music in Ministry Leadership, Singapore Bible College
- M.Div., New Theological College, Dehradun
- B.Th. Bethel Bible College, Punalur, Kerala
- Grade – 6 Piano (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London)
- Certificate in Applied Ethno Arts (PAYAP University, Thailand)
Jovan Paul Chirakkarottu, Instructor, Church Music and Worship
On Study Leave
First Year at NTC: 2016
- MCM (Candidate in Church Music), Singapore Bible College
- Diploma on Worship and Music, New Theological College, Dehradun
- Dip. ABRSM., Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London
- Grade – 8, Trinity Guild Hall, London
- B.Sc. (Zoology), Mahatma Gandhi University
Mamraj, Instructor, Church Music and Worship
First Year at NTC: 2018
- Diploma in Worship and Music, New Theological College, Dehradun