History
In 1977, the Synod of Mizoram Presbyterian Church resolved to set up Missionary Training Department (MTD) under Aizawl Theological College (ATC) and this was implemented in 1978. In 1995 ATC was shifted to Durtlang from Mission Vengthlang locality and MTD continued to become part of ATC. However, in 1996, Missionary Training Department was separated from Aizawl Theological College to come under the direct control of the Synod Mission Board. The name was eventually changed to Missionary Training Centre and moved back to its old campus at Mission Vengthlang.
For many years, the Centre trained many missionaries from different mission fields. It also trained pre-service missionaries as missionary recruits. As the demand increased to have a higher standard training course, in 2007, the Synod resolved to upgrade the centre to a full-fledged college offering the degree of Bachelor of Missiology. The resolution of the Synod was implemented when the Missionary Training College was finally inaugurated on the 4th June, 2010.
After three years of provisional affiliation, MTC was granted full affiliation to the Senate of Serampore College (University) in 2017. MTC has now become the first and only college/ institution offering Bachelor of Missiology to have been granted full affiliation to the Senate.
Institutional Timeline
Synod Resolution to Establish MTD
The Synod of Mizoram Presbyterian Church resolved to set up Missionary Training Department (MTD) under Aizawl Theological College (ATC).
Implementation of Missionary Training Department
Missionary Training Department (MTD) began official operations under Aizawl Theological College at Mission Vengthlang.
ATC Relocation to Durtlang
Aizawl Theological College shifted its campus to Durtlang from Mission Vengthlang, and MTD continued as part of ATC.
Separation and Direct Governance under Synod Mission Board
Missionary Training Department was separated from ATC to come under the direct control of the Synod Mission Board. The name was changed to Missionary Training Centre and moved back to its campus at Mission Vengthlang.
Synod Resolution to Upgrade to Full-Fledged College
With growing demand for higher academic standard training, the Synod resolved to upgrade the centre to a full-fledged college offering the Bachelor of Missiology (B.Miss.) degree.
Inauguration of Missionary Training College
The resolution was formally implemented and Missionary Training College (MTC) was inaugurated on 4th June, 2010.
Full Affiliation to Senate of Serampore College
After three years of provisional affiliation, MTC was granted full affiliation to the Senate of Serampore College (University), becoming the first and only Bachelor of Missiology institution to achieve full Senate affiliation.