Dharma Jyoti Vidya Peeth
Alexander Mar Thoma Centre for Theological and Developmental Studies
Affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University)
Dharma Jyoti Vidya Peeth is an expression of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church’s commitment to provide platform for committed Christian youth platform for theological and developmental studies. Ever since its inception in 2000 as the memorial of Late Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan, Dharma Jyoti has grown as a centre for committed missionary training, visionary theological learning and devoted ministerial formation.
Courses Offered:
Dharma Jyoti offers Bachelor of Divinity (both integrated and regular), Bachelor of Christian Studies, Diploma in Christian studies and Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling under the Senate of Serampore College (University). Under the umbrella of Nav Jyoti Post Graduate Research Centre Dharma Jyoti also participate in M.Th. program. 
Worship and Holy Qurbana:
Worship is central to Dhrama Jyoti life. Each day starts with meditation followed by public worship in the chapel in English. In the evening also personal meditation and public worship are conducted in an organized manner, Evening service is conducted in Hindi. At 10.30 P.M. vespers are offered. Wednesday morning, we celebrate the Holy Qurbana. Faculty achens and other invited ministers give leadership. On Sundays, Holy Qurbana services are conducted as per the availability of achens, otherwise ordinary services are conducted under the leadership of students. Usually students give the sermons during the Sunday worship services. During the great lent, Lenten worship order in English is use for evening service.
Library:
Library is a vital part of the seminary. It remains open from 9 AM to 5 PM. Reading room is open from 8.30 PM to 10.15 PM.
Cultivation and Harvesting:
This campus is a green campus. We give adequate care to carry out cultivation and keep the environment clean and tidy. We cultivate the land with wheat, Basmati rice, Tapiocca, mutter and pulses. Students and faculty participate in the harvesting. This attachment with nature helps the community to see the worth of and commitment to the Creation of God. It also gives a practical side to understand creation theology and eco-theology.