- Rev. D.E. Jones,
- Rev. F.J. Sandy,
- Rev. E.L. Mendus,
- Rev. J.M. Lloyd,
- Rev. C. Pazawna,
- Rev. Lalsawma,
- Rev. Lalchhuanliana (1981-1986),
- Rev. C. Biakmawia (1986-1990),
- Rev. H. Remthanga (1990-1993),
- Rev. C. Rosiama (1993-1994),
- Rev. Dr. Zaihmingthanga (1994-1999),
- Rev. Dr. H. Vanlalauva (1999-2007),
- Rev. Dr. Roger Gaikwad (2008-2010),
- Rev. Dr. Vanlalchhuanawma (2011-2014),
- Rev. Dr. C. Lalhlira (2015-2018),
- Rev. Dr. Vanlalnghaka Ralte (2019-2021),
- Rev. Dr. Tlanghmingthanga (2022-till date)
Courses offered- Certificate Course in Christian Studies
- Bachelor of Christian Studies (BCS)
- Master of Christian Studies (MCS)
- Diploma in Clinical Pastoral Counselling (DCPC)
- Bachelor of Divinity (B.D)
- Master of Theology (M.Th)
- Doctor of Theology (D.Th)
Publications- The Mizoram Journal of Theology, an academic journal is also published bi-annually since 1999.
- Didakhe, a bimonthly theological journal has been published since 1972, with a circulation of 4,700 copies. This is an important medium by which theological discussions on relevant issues are kept alive.
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