On 5 February 2016, India Bible College and Seminary (IBC) received affiliation with Serampore University, starting with the new academic year which begins in April 2016. Serampore University is located in Serampore, West Bengal, India. Serampore was granted the status of university in 1829, making it India’s first institution with university status.
Serampore University accreditation is a very significant milestone in the history of India Bible College and Seminary. It raises the status of India Bible College & Seminary in the eyes of the India government and opens possibilities for future growth in new and strategic ways.
India Bible College and Seminary (IBC) is built upon the ministry of theological training started by the late Pastor K.E. Abraham in 1930. Pastor T.S. Abraham (now President Emeritus) served for more than 65 years, and Rev. Dr. T.Valson Abraham (now President) has served for more than 32 years, giving strong leadership to the Seminary.
IBC offers a total of eight undergraduate and graduate level degree programs. IBC also received accreditation from Asia Theological Association (ATA) in the year 2000. All the ATA-accredited programs will continue at India Bible College and Seminary.
India Bible College & Seminary has trained and sent over 14,000 leaders to reach Christ and reach the unreached. Hundreds of students are trained each year from all over India and neighboring countries, representing 34 languages.
Today, India Bible College and Seminary functions on two separate campuses, one known as Hebron Campus for Malayalam medium classes located in Kumbanad, and a larger 38 acre campus known as IGO Campus for English medium classes, located nearby in Kozhimala.
The two campuses have more than 55 well-experienced and highly qualified faculty members.
