“Therefore, go and make disciples"

Matthew 28:19

Discipling Christian university students to impact the world.

Tyrannus and Lydia Halls are small residential discipling communities of Christian men and women attending secular universities, where high-commitment discipleship under Jesus occurs.

In these halls, future laypeople, pastors and missionaries of the national church are nourished, challenged and equipped. For over six decades, we have seen graduates of our Halls transition into vital roles—serving as faithful leaders in the church and influential voices in government, banking, business, and academia.

The Halls

20 Tyrannus and Lydia Halls are presently active in 9 countries. Each year they accept hundreds of students into their discipleship community. 

The History

Dr. Charles and Elouise Corwin began the first Tyrannus Hall in Tokyo in 1959. Now, Chuck’s vision to equip young men and women through student leadership, biblical teaching, physical fitness and service has spread throughout Asia and Central Europe.

Supporting Students Today

Meaningful change happens both within and beyond the Halls. Our approach helps ensure that students have the necessary support and training to make an impact upon their own local families, churches and communities.

  • “Tyrannus Hall has shown me the importance of living in a Christian Community.”

    — Jubin F., Tyrannus Hall Student | Chennai, India

  • "Dr. Taschner's lessons helped me gain a new perspective on Scripture. The way he approaches it encouraged me a lot. It was very practical with immediate application to life."

    Láďa K., Tyrannus Hall Student | Prague, Czechia

  • "Today, as I look back I am filled with gratitude for the years I stayed in Lydia Hall."

    Kaikho Y. C., Lydia Hall Student | Shillong, India