Philosophy & Purpose
New Life Biblical Seminary is a graduate and post graduate school of theology of charismatic-Pentecostal persuasion. At the same it recognizes the inter-denominational character of the catholic church.
NLBS community recognizes that everyone is elected for participating in God’s mission as the Bible acknowledges (Psalms 108:3; Romans 1:14-16). Therefore, the focus of our mission is stated in a short dictum: Mission with a Vision.
NLBS envisions the mission of the church both inside and outside with a holistic outlook. This mission is seen in a multi-dimensional way which recognizes the importance of the four-fold functions of the church such as: fellowship, teaching, witnessing and serving. These are incorporated in the statement: Mission with a Vision. The curriculum of the NLBS reflects this vision, which is moulding men and women in the pattern of Christ.
Purpose of the NLBS is to provide:
- Systematic theological education with ecclesiastical and societal dimension.
- It proposes to train students with a holistic aspect.
- It intends to train Christ-like servant leaders.
- It aims to sharpen the skills for theological training and wider mission of the church for a transformed society.
- To mould theologically trained ministers and leaders for the church.
- A well-balanced spiritual nurturing.
- Qualitative academic excellence.
- Well-disciplined life and ministerial formation.
- Facilitating the students for Christian service.
- Inculcate Christian values for a better social and moral life.
- Enable the students to stand for the truth of the gospel.
- Equipping the students with practical training.
- To serve the nation as responsible citizens.
- Ethically and socially sensitive and ecologically responsible.