about the college

About the College

The academic year began in late June. Students arrived from 26 of the 28 states in India, and 3 foreign countries. Different denominations and traditions are represented among both faculty and students.

NTC is now in its 21st year – the growth has been steady. George Chavanikamannil (no wonder they call him 'Uncle George' ) and his wife Leela founded the school, and the initial vision was for perhaps 10 students. That seemed reasonable as north India is not one of the two strong areas of Christianity in this country. But God blessed the vision, and the campus is now 25 acres – the original plan was for 5!

Academic programs: B.Divinity; B.Theology (two programs, one in English and one in Hindi); M. Divinity; Diploma in Worship & Music;

But the Society theat sponsors/overseas the NTC ministry is larger than just the College: there are also primary schools and orphanages, and a network of hundreds of churches, many new church plants. NTC graduates will serve as pastors of these churches and teachers of the schools.

The 5th orphanage has just opened – located in the eastern state of Assam. This is a state with much poverty and parents sell their children for as little as 100 Rupees ($2.27 cdn) as they are unable to take care of them. Pastor K.P. Philipose is working hard to get the necessary permissions to continue care for about 20 children.

I am amazed at the resolve and courage these students have to do compassionate ministry in the name of Christ – in a country filled with opposition, active persecution and incredible spiritual oppression. I am humbled.