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ఆంధ్రా బైబిల్ కళాశాల

Training servant-leaders since 1987 · Eluru, Andhra Pradesh

Making disciples of Jesus, for the Church in India and beyond.

యేసుక్రీస్తు శిష్యులను తయారుచేయుట

A bilingual Bible college at Vanguru, near Eluru, training pastors, church planters and teachers on campus and online.

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ABC students walking to class across the palm-lined campus
Andhra Bible College seal, established 1987, Eluru
1987Founded on 7 June 1987
900+Leaders trained, serving in India and beyond
37,000Books and periodicals in the library
7Countries reached by online classes
Our Academic Programs

Theological education, on campus and online

Diploma in Theology students
2 Years

Diploma in Theology

Foundational biblical education for entering church and ministry roles.

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Bachelor of Theology students
3 Years

Bachelor of Theology

Comprehensive training for pastoral and mission leadership.

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Master of Divinity students
2–3 Years

Master of Divinity

Seminary-level study for pastoral, teaching and missionary ministry.

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Online · ఆన్‌లైన్ All three programs are also offered online · 20–30 modules · Learn more →

Our mission · మా లక్ష్యం

“For the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.”
Revelation 1:9

We develop church planters and Christian leaders who glorify God by obeying the Great Commission to reach the unreached.

The Andhra Bible College entrance sign, established 1987

Campus life · క్యాంపస్ జీవితం

Formed in the classroom, the chapel and at the table

A quiet six-acre campus five kilometres from Eluru city, with separate residence halls for men and women.

A lecturer teaching students in a classroom
In the classroomAir-conditioned classrooms with digital panels
Women students walking together on campus
Between classesVanguru, Eluru
Students reading in the STARR Library stacks
LibraryTheological books and digital databases
Students sharing a meal in the dining hall
Dining hallBalanced meals every day
A preacher speaking from the chapel pulpit
ChapelFive days a week, with local and international speakers
A student highlighting her Bible during study
Study hourEvery evening at 7:30

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Core values · మూల విలువలు

What shapes an ABC graduate

Obedience

Faithful to the Word

Faithful adherence to the Word of God, which we hold as the sole authority for faith and practice.

Humility

A teachable heart

A teachable heart in the pursuit of wisdom, in the classroom and in daily life together.

Service

Christ-like leadership

Impacting the world through Christ-like leadership, with church ministry practicum every year.

Accreditation

ATA India Candidate Member

ABC is a Candidate Member of the Asia Theological Association (India) and is working toward full accreditation.

In Their Words

Where our students end up

Momocha at the ABC commencement
I came from Manipur without a word of Telugu, and the hostel became my family before the classroom became my school. The young people I pastor now are hearing the same Scripture that was patiently taught to me.
MomochaGraduate 2025 · Youth Pastor, Manipur · Resident student

How to apply · దరఖాస్తు విధానం

Four steps to join ABC

  1. 01

    Check the entry requirements

    Dip.Th. after 10th grade, B.Th. after 12th grade, M.Div. after a bachelor's degree. All programs need working English.

    అర్హతలను పరిశీలించండి
  2. 02

    Send the application form

    Return the completed form with the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500.

    దరఖాస్తు ఫారం పంపండి
  3. 03

    Add your testimony and two references

    A testimony of at least 200 words (salvation, family, work and church) and two recommendation letters, one from your pastor, sent directly to the college.

    సాక్ష్యము మరియు రెండు సిఫార్సు లేఖలు
  4. 04

    Entrance exam and interview

    Meet the faculty for an interview (and an entrance exam for B.Th. and M.Div.). You then receive an official notice of your admission status.

    ప్రవేశ పరీక్ష మరియు ఇంటర్వ్యూ

On admission day, bring: original certificates (10th, Inter or degree), a copy of a government ID (Aadhaar, driving licence or voter ID), 5 passport-size photos and your mark lists.

On the calendar · కార్యక్రమాలు

Coming up at ABC

  • NovemberAnnual Gospel Tour
  • Last Thursday of NovemberThanksgiving Day
  • December, 2nd weekCampus Christmas
  • March, 4th weekGraduation Ceremony
The Andhra Bible College academic building

Visit · సందర్శించండి

Come and see the campus

6 km from Eluru railway station · 40 km from Gannavaram airport

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