MISSION
The mission of DBC is to equip students to become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ by providing evangelical theological education for effective church ministry and the transformation of society.
To fulfil this mission, the College is committed to the following:
– To foster a nurturing campus environment through personal ministry that encourages spiritual growth, maturity, and preparedness for both academic responsibilities and daily life.
– To strengthen students’ passion for missionary outreach through exposure to new mission fields and periodic evaluation of missionary work within the region and beyond.
– To emphasize pastoral ministry, ensuring that all teaching and instruction are oriented toward this focus.
– To uphold a deep respect for biblical scholarship and its practical application in pastoral ministry.
– To deepen, strengthen, and enrich the DBC community’s faith and commitment to Christ.
– To equip young men and women with sound biblical doctrine, an evangelistic spirit, and a missionary vision, preparing them for cross-cultural ministry with a special focus on reaching unreached peoples.
– To help students understand and engage thoughtfully with their socio-economic and political context.
HISTORY
A powerful, Holy Spirit–led revival swept across Nagaland in
the 1970s, accompanied by remarkable manifestations of God’s power. Miracles were
witnessed as the lame walked, the blind received sight, the paralyzed were
restored, and many suffering from tuberculosis and cancer experienced healing.
Above all, the greatest miracle was the salvation of thousands through the
grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This revival, which began in 1976, inspired the
International Evangelistic Fellowship (IEF) to establish Discipleship Bible
College (DBC) with the vision of training young men and women in the Word of
God to reach the “unreached.”
During the height of the revival, Diechulie Haralu, a
Christian businessman in Nagaland, experienced the healing touch of God. In
gratitude, he donated a plot of land along with a two-storied RCC building to
the IEF for the advancement of God’s Kingdom on 20 October 1979. This donated
property is the present site of Discipleship Bible College.
Late Rev. Longri Ao, then General Secretary of the Nagaland
Baptist Church Council (NBCC), was a devoted supporter of the College and
played a significant role in its development. He coined the name “Mount
Miracle” for the location where DBC now stands and dedicated the College to the
glory of God on 19 August 1981. Today, DBC stands as one of the pioneering
Bible colleges in Nagaland.
Furthermore, on 16 April 1998, the College received official
recognition as an affiliated member of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council
(NBCC) and was also recognized as one of the recommended colleges for
theological training in India.
The College is registered with the Government of Nagaland
under the Registration of Societies Act, 1860 (as amended), in the office of
the Registrar of Societies, Kohima, with Registration No. RS/470 of 1982–83.
The College offers the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) and
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree programs, both accredited by the Asia
Theological Association (ATA).
In addition, the College offers a Doctor of Ministry (D.
Min.) degree program, a non-residential professional Doctoral Degree in
Christian Ministry, accredited by the Program for Theology and Cultures in Asia
(PTCA).
Currently, the College is considering upgrading the Master
of Theology (M.Th.) degree program in the departments of – Theology, Biblical
Studies, and Mission Studies/Missiology.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dr. Bendangjungshi
(Principal)
Dr. Tekayaba
(Dean of M.Div DE)
Dr. Imsenperong
(Dean of D.Min)
Dr. Husazulü Chüzho
(Academic Dean)
Ms. Alemla Ozüküm
(Librarian)
Mr. C.M. Joy
(Accountant)
FACULTY
