 He was a recipient of study scholarship in 1972 from World Council of Churches (Theological Education Fund), which he utilized to proceed on research exposure to Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in the United States.In the ensuing year, by September 1973, he moved to Selly Oak Colleges, Birmingham (United Kingdom), where he continued his research under able Scholars from 1973-1975.However, by the turn of the academic year 1975-1976, Melanchthon had to return to Bangalore to resume his teaching duties as his request for extension of leave was not granted, a move which brought an end to his doctoral programme.