ABOUT
Overview
The origin of the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church (the Management Society of the Andhra Christian College, Guntur), known widely as AELC in Andhra Pradesh's Christian community and across India, dates back to 1842. It began as the American Evangelical Lutheran Mission through the dedicated efforts of Rev. Dr. John Christian Frederick Heyer, the founding father of Lutheran Churches in India. Over time, AELC has grown significantly, encompassing three core missions: medical, educational, and evangelical. Today, it includes six Synods and a myriad of institutions such as hospitals, orphanages, old age homes, schools, the A.L. College of Education, Tarlupadu Lutheran College of Education, Kugler Memorial Physiotherapy Degree College, A.C. College of Law, and more, spread across South India, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and the Andaman Islands. Father Heyer recognized the vital connection between spiritual values and knowledge, understanding the need to nourish both the soul and the mind.
AT A GLANCE
Key information
Established
1885
Ownership
Private-Aided
Stream
General
Location
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
ACADEMICS
Courses offered
8 programmes at Andhra Christian College
Listed on Campusbells since 28 Sept 2026·Last updated 29 Sept 2026