Kalavasal, Bypass Road, Madurai 625016  ·  0452 260 1940  ·  agtbc1948madurai@gmail.com Accredited by the Asia Theological Association
AGTBC crest A.G. Tamilnadu Bible College
Madurai · Since 1948

Assemblies of God · Madurai

Preparing pastors for Tamil Nadu since 1948

The first Pentecostal college in Tamil Nadu. Residential, modular and extension programmes in Theology, taught in Tamil and English, accredited by the Asia Theological Association.

Download application See the programmes

Applications for the new academic year are due by the end of April.

The academic block on the Kalavasal campus, Madurai
Our campusKalavasal, MaduraiSee the campus →
Graduating students at the 75th Graduation, 2026
Life at AGTBCChapel, weekend ministry and summer evangelismStudent life →
The gate of the Tamil Bible Institute, Madura, in the early years
Our storyTraining pastors since 1948Read our history →
College buildings among the palms on the Kalavasal campus
Accredited by the ATADip.Th., B.Th. and M.Div. recognised across AsiaAbout accreditation →
2,500+
Graduates since 1948, serving across India and the world
75
Graduations held, the 75th in our Diamond Jubilee year
90%
Of Assemblies of God pastors in Tamil Nadu trained here
3
ATA-accredited degrees: Dip.Th., B.Th. and M.Div.
Our motto · Mark 16:15

κηρύξατε τὸ εὐαγγέλιον πάσῃ τῇ κτίσει

சர்வ சிருஷ்டிக்கும் சுவிசேஷத்தைப் பிரசங்கியுங்கள்

Preach the gospel to every creature.

Cover of the Thus Far souvenir

Diamond Jubilee · 75th Graduation

Thus far the Lord has helped us

Read Thus Far (இதுவரை), the souvenir of our 75th Graduation: greetings, memories of the founders, the story of 75 years, the names of graduates since 1948 and photographs from every era.

Read the souvenirPrincipal's messagePhoto gallery

Programmes

Three ways to study

Live on campus, come to Madurai for intensive modules while you serve, or study at an extension centre near your church.

Residential

Full-time on the Madurai campus

  • Dip.Th.Tamil medium · after S.S.L.C.
    2 years
  • B.Th.English & Tamil · after +2
    3 years
  • M.Div.After any degree; B.Th. holders join year 2
    3 years
Course details →

Modular

Madurai · Coimbatore · Pallikaranai

  • B.Th.For those in ministry, after a diploma or +2
    3 years
  • M.Div.After a college degree or B.Th.
    3 years
Modular fees 2026–27 →

Extension Centres

Taught at centres across Tamil Nadu

  • Dip.Th.12 subjects a year, with seminars
    Part-time
  • B.Th.English & Tamil applications
    3 years
Extension fees 2026–27 →

Admission

How to apply

  1. Confirm your calling and readiness

    Born again, baptised in water and in the Holy Spirit, at least 18 years old, with one year of practical ministry under a local pastor.

  2. Send the application by the end of April

    Download the form for your programme, fill it in and send it with the supporting documents.

  3. Sit the entrance examination and interview

    Papers in Bible, General Knowledge, English and Tamil. B.Th. English medium applicants also take an English proficiency test.

  4. Wait for your admission letter

    The Director of Admissions writes to you with the faculty's decision before the academic year begins in June.

Visit

A.G. Tamilnadu Bible College
Kalavasal, Bypass Road
Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625016

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Call or write

  • College office0452 260 1940
  • Emailagtbc1948madurai@gmail.com

Programme directors

  • Admissions & Academics · Rev. J. Alison Jesu Nayagam+91 90035 14215
  • Extension Centres · Rev. K. Samson Saravanan+91 99769 81926
  • Modular Studies · Rev. S. Lindsey Immanuel Jones+91 98941 36692