About Us

History
Anderson Theological College
Anderson Theological College was named after the first American Baptist Missionary to Sumi land, Reverend Bengt. I Anderson.

In witnessing the needs for formal education, Rev. Anderson started a Primary School at Aizuto in the year 1938, with a hope to educate and provide a brighter future. The Primary School was then upgraded to Middle School. In 1949 this school was replaced by the Bible School offering two years vernacular course as per the pressing needs of the people. Again in 1955 it was upgraded to a three years Diploma course. The ministry had a humble beginning with a smattering of students. This humble ministry continued till 1993.

The dire need for good leadership in both the secular and religious fields, and the need to produce well-trained church leaders with higher education was realized. Therefore, the Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SBAK) Council in its Aghiyili Session in 1993 unanimously agreed to upgrade the Bible School into a full-fledged degree college. On 20th June 1994, it opened its door for a degree college offering Bachelor of Theology. Today Anderson Theological College offers Bachelors as well as Masters programs, and is at par with other colleges and universities.

Anderson Theological College
Motto : “Upholding The Truth”

The primary purpose of ATC lies in ministering the word of God to those who seek its instruction and exhortation and desire to “declare His glory among the nations” (Ps. 96:3). Our unwavering faith and commitment to “upholding the truth” in the scriptures not only distinguishes ATC from non-biblical varieties but also helps in propounding a doctrinal system wherein is enshrined the irrevocable fundamentals of Christian faith. Our doctrinal system, being deeply grounded in the authority of the inerrant, infallible scripture and its verbal, plenary inspiration, is upheld as the hallmark of Biblical, evangelical orthodoxy. This system is derived from a consistent, literal, grammatical, historical interpretation of the Bible and is sustained by a board and faculty who subscribe to it whole-heartedly.

Vision And Mission
  1. ATC shall give sound biblical doctrine and train up young men and women to become Christian leaders and carry out holistic ministry with a view to disciple the nations.
  2. ATC shall commit to train and equip young men and women who can become Pastors, teachers, evangelists and missionaries to serve God’s people in the local Church as well as the nations, preaching the gospel and fulfilling the Great Commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Aims And Objectives
  1. ATC shall train the servants of God in our own context with sound biblical truth and doctrine for the ministry in the churches.
  2. ATC shall provide a holistic development of servant-leadership, specially focusing on spiritual, ministerial, academic and social aspect as per the needs of the society. ATC shall impart leadership development and necessary skills to the servants of God, so that they can provide, good leadership to the people whom they serve.
  3. ATC shall train and equip the servants of God with special emphasis on mission to reach out to the unreached people with the gospel of Jesus. The main thrust of the focus is to reach out to the surrounding states and neighboring countries.
  4. ATC aims to have theological graduates in every church under SBAK, Aizuto and to help students acquire theological knowledge with minimum expenditure.
  5. ATC aims to help each student respond to the growing needs of the church and the world and to inculcate in each student that ministry is ‘soul winning.
Accreditation And Recognition
The college was recognized by the Government of Nagaland in December 1998. In the year 2000, ATC also registered as a Non-Governmental Organization under the Home Department, Government of Nagaland.

The College is an Accredited Member of Asia Theological Association (ATA), and is an active member of Nagaland Theological Colleges Association (NTCA).

Anderson Theological College, Dimapur Campus
The Foundation Stone of Anderson Theological College, Dimapur Campus, for higher education in Theological Studies was laid on 23rd May, 2023, by Rev. Dr Daniel Chishi, Executive Secretary, SBAK, Aizuto in the presence of:

  1. Dr Shitovi Sumi, Prinicpal, ATC
  2. Dr Vinito L. Chishi, Chairman, Governing Body, ATC
  3. Dr. Pihoto I. Khala, President, Executive Council, SBAK, Aizuto

The Governing Body members of ATC, SBAK stakeholders and a host of dignitaries witnessed this historic moment.
Support Us
Many Churches under SBAK Aizuto and even families and organizations, from Nagaland and even from outside of the state, have been pillars of support in terms of faculty salary sponsorship, donations towards physical developments and even in terms of scholarships for students in need. Concerned individuals willing to do your bit and support the ministry of ATC may get involved in various ways whether it be through prayer or in terms of financial and physical remunerations such as tuition and mess fee for needy students, salary sponsorship for faculties, donations towards the library and development activities.
Banking Details

State Bank of India
Branch – Akulato
Name: Anderson Theological College
Account No: 11819318853
IFSC: SBIN0007349