Philosophy of Education

The goal of Northland Baptist Bible College is to provide an atmosphere of academic excellence and classroom discipleship to prepare servant–leaders for Great Commission living. True education produces individuals with both hands of skill and hearts for God (Psalm 78:72). The NBBC faculty is committed to train individuals whose chief desire is to serve the Lord so they will be motivated to serve others in their chosen field of ministry.

We reject the idea of a value–free education. We believe that truth is centered in Jesus Christ and that all knowledge should be related to Him. We believe the Bible should be the philosophical foundation for all subject matter and that it is a faithful guide for all curricular and pedagogical decisions. By committing ourselves to carefully and purposefully delivering truth in the classroom, we seek to produce future servant–leaders who can likewise communicate biblical truth with clarity and passion.

To accomplish this goal, we strive to offer courses that provide students with both academic theory and character development in a rich hands–on learning environment. This emphasis allows us to equip students with the ability to confront the unforeseen challenges of the future while enabling them to have immediate success in a variety of ministry settings. In order to continue his education and to graduate, a Northland student must demonstrate both academic competence and godly character consistent with the vision, values, and philosophy of the Institution’s mission and ministry.