Chetty Bhanumurthy
Telugu hymnwriter and theologian (1988–1973)
Chetty Bhanumurthy (born February 23, 1888; died January 6, 1973) was an Indian hymn writer whose hymns are found in the Hymnal in Telugu. He was also a Baptist pastor, a teacher and a college principal.
Studies
In 1915, Bhanumurthy discerned his avocation towards priesthood and decided to study for ministerial formation at the Serampore College, Serampore, a constituent college of the nation's first university. Bhanumurthy studied up to 1918, during the Principalship of George Howells. He was a candidate of the Canadian Baptist Mission/Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars and he obtained a Licentiate in Theology (L.Th.).
Theological teacher
Bhanumurthy was a pastor of the Canadian Baptist Mission/Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars in Andhra Pradesh. He also led the Principalship of the Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada from 1945 to 1956 leading to its affiliation to the nation's first university, Senate of Serampore College (University) in 1946.
Bhanumurthy taught at the Ramayapatnam Baptist Theological Seminary in Ramayapatnam and later on moved to Kakinada where he taught at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Kakinada along with Muthyala Theophilus. During this time A. B. Masilamani joined the seminary for spiritual formation. In 1952, Bhanumurthy became principal of the seminary; he was succeeded three years later by Masilamani.
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