Fourteen students graduate from GCTC

Dimapur, May 4 (MExN): Golden Crown Theological College (GCTC) hosted its 12th graduation ceremony, where 14 students graduated – 7 with B.Th and 7 with Diploma in Theology. Along with the graduation ceremony, GCTC also hosted a thanksgiving service to acknowledge the blessings of God towards the college, specifically for the State government’s recognition of both Theology and Music Department, and for accreditation by ATA, which connects GCTC to over 100 colleges in India and abroad, a press release received here said.   Yanbemo Ovung, Associate Pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur delivered the graduation message, in which he challenged the graduates to be effective Apologists for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to the release.   Rev. Dr Nzan Odyuo, Director and Principal, GCTC, Rev MK Dhar, Registrar, and Donwibou Pamai, Academic Dean, presented the awards, certificates and the graduates.

  In the Bachelor of Theology program, Merebeni Ovung received the awards for all 8 disciplines - Religion and Society, Theology and Ethics, Biblical Studies, Church History, Christian Ministry, General Studies, Music and Bible Knowledge. In the Diploma of Theology program, Mhalamo Kikon and Teresa Zira received the academic award.   Rev Khing, Director, Asia Soul Winners, commissioned and prayed for the graduating students. The GCTC Choir led by conductor Avoni Odyuo sang three choral pieces, while the GCTC alumni also presented a special number. The performances can be viewed at Global Chapter.