A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Goorg-August University, Goettingen, Germany and the Gurukul Lutheran Theological College and Research Institute was signed on 24th September, 2008 at Chennai. The Goettingen University was represented by the Rev. Prof. Dr. Martin Tamcke, Principal, Faculty of Theology and Director Institute of Ecumenical Studies and Gurukul was represented by its Director the Rev. Dr. Ponniah Manoharan and the Principal the Rev. Dr. Samuel W. Meshack in the presence of the Faculty.