The Baptist Theological College, 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, honoring the legacy of the Serampore Quartet—William Carey, Joshua Marshman, Hannah Marshman, and William Ward—who founded Serampore College in 1818, India’s first theological institution.
Following the Commemoration Service, the Convocation Ceremony was held, during which degrees and diplomas for various programs were conferred upon the graduands present.
Altogether, 2,212 students from both regular and distance programs graduated at this 97th Convocation.
Twenty-seven Senate Prizes were awarded to 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 of the Indo-Palestine Solidarity Network.
The sermon was delivered by Rev Pushehu Bonny Resuh, Lead Pastor of CBC, Dimapur, and former General Secretary of the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation.
Rev Dr Chekrovei Cho-o, Executive Secretary of the 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 at BTC, while Dr Vekutulu L Veyie, Principal of BTC, delivered the welcome address.
The ceremony concluded with closing remarks and a benediction by the Master of the Senate of the Council of Serampore College, Bishop Dr. Anilkumar John Servand.