Faith Theological Seminary conducts 15th convocation

June 2, 2023 19 Views No Comment

Our Correspondent
Kohima | June 2

The Faith Theological Seminary (FTC) Jotsoma, Kohima, has conducted its 15th Convocation programme on June 1.

Gracing the 15th Convocation as the guest speaker, Rev Dr Vevo Phesao, Senior Pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister’s Hill Kohima, congratulated all the graduated students of 2023 batch.

He said the society “we live in today is prevalent with complicated issues which need mutual dialogues in the light of theological understanding.” He said that atheism is growing, religious oppression is on the rise, false teachings and wrong doctrines are confusing people and temptation and distractions of all nature are confronting from all direction.

Today, we, who are involved in the God Ministry and those who are freshly joining ministry, must give utmost attention to these urgent issues, he said.

Rev Dr Phesao felt that the servants of the gospel should not work as machines or robots, but as real human beings of flesh and blood who can share their lives with people around. The gospel of peace and salvation must be the core of our lives, he said and told the servants of the gospel to watch their life and doctrines closely.”

The conferring of degree and awards to graduates was done by Rev Dr Visielie Angami, Principal FTS.

The graduated students included; Master of Theology (Distance Education)- 4, Master of Divinity (Regular)- 10, Master of Divinity (Distance Education)- 3, Bachelor of Theology (Regular)- 14 and Bachelor of Theology (Distance Education)-1. FTS also gave away 15th Convocation 2023 Awards.

Earlier, Dr Ruokuozelie Pienyii, senior lecturer invoked God’s blessing. Atokali spoke on behalf of the graduating students. The convocation programme was led by Asola Jamir, academician dean, FTS.