At the 97th Convocation of Senate of Serampore College (University) at Pfütsero on November 22.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 23
The Baptist Theological College (BTC), T. Chikri, Pfütsero under Phek district, hosted the 97th Convocation of the Senate of Serampore College (University) on November 22.
Altogether, 89 Senators and Principals, and 519 Graduands from different parts of India and abroad participated in the event.
The historic event commenced with the Commemoration Service honouring the legacy of the Serampore Quartet - William Carey, Joshua Marshman, Hannah Marshman, and William Ward - who founded the Serampore College in 1818 - India’s first theological institution.
Following the Commemoration Service, the Convocation Ceremony was held wherein degrees and diplomas for various programs were conferred to the graduands present.
Altogether, 2212 students from both regular and distance programmes graduated on this 97th Convocation. 27 Senate Prizes were awarded to the meritorious students.
The Senate of Serampore (University) conferred Rev Pushehu Bonny Resuh with the honorary Degree of Doctor of Divinity in recognition of his exceptional service to the church and society.
The convocation address was delivered by Rev Dr Roger Gaikwad, President, Indo-Palestine Solidarity Network. The sermon was delivered by Rev Pushehu Bonny Resuh, Lead Pastor CBC, Dimapur, and former General Secretary of Asia Pacific Baptist Federation.
Rev Dr Chekrovei Cho-o, Executive Secretary, Chakhesang Baptist Churches Council (CBCC) and Robert Chirgwin, Director of Nations Mission UK and Member of The Carey Experience shared greetings.
The BTC Choir presented songs of praise during both the Commemoration Service and the Convocation Ceremony.
The program was chaired by Rukuzo Ruho, Associate Professor, BTC while Dr Vekutulu L Veyie, Principal, BTC delivered welcome.
The ceremony concluded with closing remarks and benediction by the Master of the Senate of Council of Serampore College, Bishop Dr Anilkumar John Servand.
