Eastern Theological College, Jorhat Infrastructure Details

Ayesha Taneem

Facilities :-

Library

The Eastern Theological College Library is a reference and research library for use of the students, faculty members, staff and research scholars from the sister colleges in India. Because of its geographical accessibility, many researchers of the region prefer to seek this library.

There are few important factors why many students and researchers come to ETC library for study and also for research works. The ETC library holds priceless historical documents like the diaries, correspondences and records of the American Baptist Missionaries. All of these are treasured collection which need to careful preservation. Another major reason is that ETC as a pioneer of developing Tribal Theology, the College library has a very good collection of resources for upcoming tribal scholars.

The total book holding of the Library is a great concern of the college. Collection of recent publications is being placed a priority from now on, because the total collection of the library still stands only around 24,000 volumes of books. The library also subscribes about 75 journals, magazines, News Bulletins, and annual reports of churches and various organizations. Owing to the dearth collection of books, the College has subscribed Religion Atla through which Faculty and students may browse libraries of other important institutions around the world. Last year two computers with internet connection were gifted by Professor Paul Tonson from the Uniting Church, Australia.

Hostel

The Eastern Theological College, Jorhat provides only residential theological education other than the approved Theological Education by Extension and few Doctor of Ministry candidates that is being co-ordinated by the College. We have three main hostels, the main hostel is again divided into Thumra Hostel and Duffy Hostel, S.N. Hostel and another hostel for girl students named as Rhoda Hostel. These three hostels can accommodate about 250 students.

Guest House

The Construction totally funded by The Association of Baptist Churches of Massachusetts, the Eastern Theological College has a Guest House, named after the donor (TABCOM), which can accommodate about 80 people. A place of solitude away from the hustle of town life, many people prefer staying in this house. This lodge inside the college campus provides much safety in terms of security and also Christan environment. Room rent is considered cheap.

Within the TABCOM Bhavan, there is a cafeteria where choice of food can be ordered a la carte.

Along the guest house, there is also a Conference Hall (AC) which can seat 60 people. Besides that, there is a larger hall called Fred & Mary Downs Auditorium that has a seating capacity of 300. These facilities are available for hire. Many churches, institutions and organizations avail them.