Shalom Bible Seminary is a Christian theological institution located in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland in north-eastern India. It functions as a Bible college, offering ministerial and theological training to students preparing for church-related vocations.
Key facts
| Name | Shalom Bible Seminary |
|---|---|
| Type | Bible college / theological seminary |
| Location | Kohima, Nagaland, India |
| Field | Christian theological education |
Background
Nagaland has one of the highest proportions of Christians of any state in India, with the church playing a central role in social and educational life. As a result, the state hosts a substantial number of Bible colleges and theological seminaries, of which Shalom Bible Seminary is one. These institutions typically train pastors, evangelists, missionaries and lay church workers for service within Naga churches and across the wider region.
Location and setting
The seminary is situated in Kohima, a hill town in the Naga Hills which serves as the administrative and educational hub of Nagaland. Kohima hosts several theological colleges and is connected to other parts of the state and to neighbouring Manipur and Assam through the National Highway network.
Significance
As a Bible college in Kohima, Shalom Bible Seminary contributes to the network of theological education institutions that support the predominantly Christian population of Nagaland, particularly the Baptist and other Protestant traditions that are widespread in the state.
Related topics
- Kohima
- Nagaland
- Christianity in Nagaland
- Theological education in India
- List of Bible colleges in India
References
- Wikidata: Q30688317