Biblically grounded curriculum
Every course is rooted in Scripture, ensuring a robust theological foundation.
Online theological education
Called to Train
the Called One.
Grow in Scripture, ministry, and Christian leadership through flexible theological education designed for your calling.
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Study to show yourself approved unto God.
2 TIMOTHY 2:157Theology programs
OnlineLearn from anywhere
PurposePrepared for ministry
Academic programmes offered
Theological formation for every stage.
Five accredited programmes, structured from foundational certificate study through research-level graduate work. Select a programme to send your enquiry directly to Admissions on WhatsApp.
Welcome to Ephadha Bible College
Rooted in truth.
Ready for service.
Ephadha Bible College is based in Panvel, Maharashtra, India. It began as an in-person ministerial training centre, equipping pastors, evangelists and Christian leaders through direct, hands-on instruction.
In 2020, Ephadha transitioned into a fully online Bible college to widen access to sound theological education across India and beyond—without asking students to relocate. More than 100 graduates now serve in churches, missions and ministries in their communities.
Accreditation & institutional recognitionInternational Association for Theological Accreditation (IATA) — accredited in 2021, recognising Ephadha’s academic structure and theological standards.
Global Accreditation for Theological Education (GATE) — held in addition to IATA accreditation, further affirming the quality of Ephadha’s academic programmes. All programmes, from the Certificate through the Master of Theology, are offered under these accredited standards.
Global Accreditation for Theological Education (GATE) — held in addition to IATA accreditation, further affirming the quality of Ephadha’s academic programmes. All programmes, from the Certificate through the Master of Theology, are offered under these accredited standards.
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Servants equipped
Servants equipped
Online
Flexible learning
Flexible learning
Vision, mission & core values
Forming servants for the Church and the nations.
Our Vision: To prepare biblically grounded, spiritually mature and academically competent servants of God for the Church and the nations.
Our Mission: To provide quality theological education, nurture Christian character, equip believers for ministry and mission, and promote lifelong learning through online education.
Experienced faculty
Seasoned ministers, theologians and scholars bring real ministry experience to learning.
Spiritual formation
Prayer, worship and Christian community foster intentional growth alongside academic study.
Practical & supportive
Real-world ministry preparation in a diverse community that walks with students personally and academically.
Our faculty
Teachers who are also practitioners.
Our dedicated faculty team comprises seasoned ministers, theologians and scholars who bring practical ministry experience to every learning space.
Founder & Chairman
Rev. Dr. Thomas Chacko
An esteemed visionary with decades of ministry experience, guiding Ephadha Bible College in its mission to form effective servants of God.
Teaching & learning structure
100% online, personally connected.
All Ephadha classes are conducted online, giving students across locations direct instruction and meaningful interaction with instructors and classmates.
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Live core subjects
Core subjects are taught live in scheduled online sessions, with preparation and active discussion expected.
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Self-study options
Optional subjects use official study materials and are assessed through a written examination.
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Subject expert faculty
Rotating subject teachers bring depth, expertise and real ministry experience to every course.
Loched Library
Resources for deeper study.
The Loched Library connects learners with theological resources to support research, reflection and ministry preparation. Discover a growing collection curated for your learning journey.
Library access is available to enrolled students through the learning platform.