Tabora Anglican Training Centre (TATC)

Tabora Anglican Training Centre (TATC) is the only Anglican theological institution owned by the Anglican Diocese of Tabora, Tanzania. Established in 1997, it was founded to address the shortage of qualified lay and ordained ministers within the diocese.

Programs offered at Tabora Anglican Training Centre (TATC) include six-month and three-month evangelist training, as well as one-month Sunday School training. Our graduates return to their sending churches to serve as full-time evangelists, church planters, Sunday school teachers, and youth and women’s group leaders. Many others continue their theological studies for ordained or non-ordained church ministries. Since its inception, more than 250 students have graduated.

Despite our Anglican identity, we accept students from other Christian denominations into our programs. In recent years, we have welcomed students from the Moravian Church of Tanzania and various Pentecostal churches. TATC also regularly receives students from other Anglican dioceses throughout Tanzania.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a central hub for quality theological education, transforming lives and, in turn, transforming society.

Our Mission

Our mission is to offer a holistic and Christ-centered theological education that is both biblical and innovative. We aim to empower our graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve effectively in their ministry callings.

Subjects Offered at TATC Include:

Old Testament, New Testament, Christian doctrine, Church History, Evangelism and Mission, Islam, Leadership, Church and Community Mobilization Process (CCMP), Language Signs, English, Liturgy, Sunday School, Anglicanism, Spirituality, Homily, Church and Society.

Full Time Faculty Tutors

Canon Bartholomew Lucas Segu: Principal, Homily Tutor
Andrew Timothy: Vice Principal: New Testament and Psychology Tutor
David Birusha: Dean of Students, Old Testament and CCMP Tutor

Part-time Time Faculty Tutors

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Elias Chakupewa: The Diocesan Bishop, Anglicanism Tutor.
Canon Lucas Ngassa Chuma: Diocesan Executive Secretary and Church History Tutor
Canon Rogers Kashimba: Rural Dean and Leadership Tutor
Canon Gershon Charles: Cathedral Sub-Dean and Liturgy Tutor
Captain Noelina Chibwae Ngassa: Student-Uganda Christian University, English Tutor
Hilda Dismas: Secondary School Matron, Christian Doctrine Tutor
Benard Bitoke: Language Signs Tutor
Amos Chidemi: Diocesan Mission and Evangelism Coordinator, Evangelism and Islam Tutor
Rhoda Nyangusi: Secondary School Bible Knowledge Teacher, Spirituality Tutor.
Tuyishime Amoni: Diocesan Youth Coordinator, Stewardship Tutor.

Our current Partners

Anglican Aid (Australia)

Bonham Mission Fund (USA)

Medical Mission Aid (MMA)

Prayer Requests

God’s provision of funds for students’ scholarships

God’s provision of funds for construction projects of two female dormitories, dining hall, library building, two classroom buildings and renovation of our current buildings.

God’s provision of funds for computer and internet services center

God’s provision of funds for purchase of two brick-making machines for financial sustainability of TATC.

The Diocese of Tabora was inaugurated on 2nd July 1989. The current Diocesan Bishop is the Rt. Rev. Dr. Elias Chakupewa Mazi who was consecrated and enthroned since 29^th May, 2011.