Faculty

Lt. Dr. B. Paulin Ebenezer

Lt. Dr. B. Paulin Ebenezer completed B. Com., PGDCA, B.D., M.Th., (Specialised in Systematic Theology), from Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary affiliated to Senate of Serampore and Ph.D., (Christian Theology) from SHUATS. She has set a record in Senate of Serampore University by receiving six academic awards in Bachelor of Divinity. Her passion and call to serve among the Children and Youth have made her to reach thousands of children and youth with the love of the Lord. Her call to be a Teacher of the Word of God has made her to move forward as Biblical teacher. She has done her research work for Ph.D in SHUATS on the title “Suffering of Palliative Patients – A Theological and Psychosocial Analysis”. Recently, she is commissioned as Lieutenant as she serves as Associate NCC Officer in Karunya Deemed University. Having ministerial experience for 20 years and teaching and training experience for 15 years in Bible College and Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, she moves with the passion to reach and train the people with the love of Christ.

Dr. A. Iven Jeba Singh

Dr. A. Iven Jeba Singh studied B. A. in English Literature at the Scott Christian College in Nagercoil, Tamil Nādu and while studying here he embraced God’s calling for full-time ministry. He pursued advanced studies, earning a Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) and a Master of Theology (M.Th.) in History of Christianity from Serampore University in Kolkatta, West Bengal. His academic pursuits led him to complete his PhD from the University of Geneva in Switzerland in the field of Ecumenism. He is a recipient of the World Council of Churches (WCC) international scholarship for his PhD research at the University of Geneva. Before joining KATE in 2023, he taught at several theological institutions viz. Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary, Gurukul Lutheran Theological College and Research Institute and India Baptist Theological Seminary. His research interests encompass a wide range of issues in the area of History of Christianity, Ecumenism and Mission. Some of his key areas of focus include ecumenism at the grassroots, indigenization and Christianity, mission and reconciliation. He is an active member of the Church History Association of India (CHAI) which helps him to stay connected with the academic community, engage in collaborative research and contribute to the development of his fie

Rev. Sasi Kumar

Rev. Sasi Kumar has received the call of God during his teen age and committed his life to serve the Lord. He has obtained Bachelor of Theology & Bachelor of Divinity from Serampore University. MA Philosophy, Religion & MA Mass communication from Madurai Kamaraj University. He has obtained MTh in Christian Theology from Believers Church Theological Seminary. MPhil Philosophy, PhD- Religion, Philosophy & Culture from Bharathidasan University. He qualified for UGC-SET in the subject area of Communication & Journalism. He has published numerous articles in national and international journals. He has served as a faculty at Gospel for Asia Theological Seminary and Indian Theological seminary. He also served in Christian Media for more than twenty years. His areas of specialization in research include Media Education, Religious Education and Christology.

Mr. A Roli

Mr. A Roli wholeheartedly answered the Lord's call and dedicated 11 years of his life to preparing for ministry in various Bible institutions. Following his high school graduation, he immersed himself in rigorous Biblical studies, earning degrees in G.Th., B.Th., and M.Div. He also pursued his M.Th. in Pastoral Counseling at India Baptist Theological Seminary, Kottayam, Kerala. His journey culminated in the attainment of a Master of Theology in Pastoral Counseling. Prior to completing his M.Th., Mr. Roli actively engaged in counseling, conducting over 250 sessions with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying age groups, encompassing a wide array of religious affiliations. These experiences equipped him with invaluable insights and skills, enabling him to effectively minister to people from different walks of life.

Mr.Santhosh Pavel

Santhosh Pavel has successfully received a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology. Subsequent to his B.E., he decided to advance his theological studies and, therefore, completed a Master of Divinity from Southern Asia Bible College (SABC), and a Master of Theology in New Testament from South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS). His research interests are primarily focused on Paul and grace, with a particular focus on reciprocity in grace, grace in the letter to the Romans, and the church in the New Testament/era. My passions lie in teaching and pastoring. Additionally, he has an interest in music and scriptwriting.

Dr. Sheila Daniel

Visiting Faculty from KITS

Dr. Sheila had completed her post graduate in Social Work from Stella Maris College, Madras University, and Post Graduate Diploma in Psychiatric Social Work (D.P.S.W, which is equivalent to M.Phil.) from NIMHANS and Ph.D. in Social Work from Bangalore University. She was an associate Professor in Psychiatric Social Work in St. John’s Medical College Hospital for a period of 33 years. She has been working at SEESHA (Samithi for Education, Environment, Social & Health Action) since January, 2012, which is an N.G.O. Currently involved in Counselling of Students and Community patients, Student Enrichment programmes, De-Addiction of patients and deals with patients and families of Mentally Ill. She has done research in 4 areas in the field of ‘Alcohol Abuse/ Dependence’, Psychosocial Correlates of those who had Attempted Suicide’, ‘Self- Reported and Behavioural Problems and Suicide Ideation among Pre-University Students in a College at Bangalore’, ‘Cadaver Organ Donation’, Publications in the field of ‘Alcohol Dependence’, ‘Grief Counselling’, ‘Boundary Violations in Therapist patient Relationship’ & Suicide Ideation’.

Mr. IMJ. Anandaraj

Visiting Faculty from KITS

He has completed M.Com, MBA and M.Min. He had a successful career as a banker in Indian overseas bank with five years of experience. His expertise are in the areas of outcome based education, leadership, Discipleship, Entrepreneurship, life skills, career guidance programs, church planters training and motivational programs for about 10 years.

Ms. S. Usha

Visiting Faculty from KITS

She has Master’s degree in Social Work specialization in Medical & Psychiatric Social Work (Clinical counselling), and P. G. Certificate Course in Psychological Counselling from Christian Counselling Centre, Vellore. Currently pursuing PhD in MSW in the area of psycho social problems of late adolescence. She is having ten years of teaching experience in Value Education and has a ministerial & counselling experience of Eight years in Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences.

Ms. K. Jamuna

Visiting Faculty from KITS

She obtained MBA degree in Finance & HR from Karunya University. She has 8 years of experience in Teaching Value Education & Counselling ministry among students. She is pursuing her Ph.D, in Management on ‘Organisational culture’ with Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences.

Mr. J. Sam Godwin

Visiting Faculty from KITS

He has completed B.Th in Good News Mission Bible College, Tirunelveli and the M.Div in ACTS Institute, Bangalore. Having ministry experience of 14 years in the area of mission and training in discipleship.

Dr. Saji Kumar K. P.

Guest Faculty:

Dr. Saji Kumar K. P. is serving as Principal in India Baptist Theological Seminary. He did his MA in English Literature; BD and later MTh in Counseling under Senate of Serampore. He did PhD in Psychology from MG University in Kerala. He has been a teacher and trainer in counseling for more than fifteen years. He has been married to Beula K. Thankachan and they are blessed with two boys named Evan and Evin. Presently he is also the Director of Indian Institute of Pastoral Counseling. He has presented seminar papers and published articles related to counseling in various national and international renowned journals. He has written a couple of books previous to this publication, New Generation Teenage and Lessons of Christian Education.

Mrs. Sanjukta Sadhu

Guest Faculty:

Mrs. Sanjukta Sadhu has completed her Master of Divinity from Southern Asia Bible College and Master of Theology in Old Testament from South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, Bangalore. She has over 20 years of teaching experience at leading theological institutions in India, teaching students from various social and cultural backgrounds and equipping them to serve the Lord. Her passion is to teach, train, and equip men and women for Christian ministry and Leadership. She is also involved in women's and children's ministry.