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'''New Life College''' ('''NLC''') is a Ministry of Nava Jeeva Ashram, the [[non-profit society]] founded by Dr. John Thannickal in 1978 in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. Over 700 have graduated since its inception, serving the cause of the Church in South and South-East Asia as pastors, evangelists and teachers.<br />
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The college was started at St. Thomas Town, Bangalore and was subsequently moved to the new campus at Hennur, Bangalore in 2002. [[File:John Thannickal.jpg|thumb|Dr. John S. Thannickal, Founder and Principal of New Life College]]Students come from all over India. NLC celebrated its Silver Jubilee Year in 2003.<br />
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==Location==<br />
New Life College is located on the outer ring road of Bangalore at the junction of Hennur main Road. The college is visible from the ring road, 100 yards west of Hennur Main Road. The Bangalore Bus depot at Hennur is less than half a kilometer from the College.[[File:New Life College at Bangalore.jpg|thumb|New Life College]]<br />
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The front gate of the New Life College is on the Ashram Road connecting to Hennur Main Road. Bangalore International Airport is 35&nbsp;km from the college. City buses 292- 296 (A-F) connects to Hennur bus Depot.<br />
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==Music education==<br />
The NLC choir performs in Bangalore but in states across South India. The [[Center for Music Education, Bangalore]] (the music education department of New Life College) offers training in musical instruments and offers Degree level programs in Western Music. Dr. Vinita Henson is the Director for the Music Department. She has a Doctorate of Music Education from University of Southern California.[http://www.cmeblr.com Link to CME]<br />
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==Accreditation==<br />
The programs are accredited by the [[National Association for Theological Accreditation]] (NATA) located in Bangalore, India<br />
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==Courses offered==<br />
[[File:Choir Trip Madurai YBP.jpg|thumb|NLC choir trip to Madurai, Tamil Nadu]]<br />
'''Master of Divinity (M.Div)'''<br />
* 3 years for secular college graduates.<br />
* 2 years course for B.Th graduates.<br />
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'''Bachelor of Theology (B.Th)'''<br />
* 3-year course for P.U.C or equivalent.<br />
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'''Diploma in Theology (Dip.Th)'''<br />
* 2 years course for P.U.C passed.<br />
English program offered in the evenings.<br />
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'''Certificate in Theology (C.Th)'''<br />
* 2 years course for P.U.C passed.<br />
Tamil program offered in the evenings.<br />
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<!--CAN THIS NEXT SENTENCE PLEASE BE PUT IN WORDS THE AVERAGE READER HAS A CHANCE OF UNDERSTANDING!!..... The '''Master of Divinity''' is designed to enable the students to develop analytical, exegetical and dialectical methodologies. It provides impetus and explores new avenues in theological scholarship. The entire course intends to help students perceive the importance of drawing relevance to their existing and social milieus.--> <br />
[[File:Choir Performance.jpg|thumb|NLC choir performance during a choir trip]]<br />
The '''Bachelor of Theology''' program is designed to prepare students for Church ministries. The course includes the study of the Bible, Christian Theology, Church History, World Religions and Philosophy, Missions, Pastoral communication, etc.<br />
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The '''Diploma in Theology''' program is a two-year evening Bible Training program for pastors, lay leaders who desire to know the systematic study of Bible and Theology.<br />
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The '''Certificate in Theology''' program is a two-year evening Bible training program for pastors and lay leaders who desire a systematic study of Bible and theology offered with strong ministerial focus.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.easternfare.com Eastern Fare Music Foundation]<br />
*[http://www.newlifecollege.org New Life College - website]<br />
*[http://www.cmeblr.com Center for Music Education - website]<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100103180254/http://gnews.com/education/Music-Education-is-Hitting-the-High-Notes-in-Bangalore-2009091711162787.html Music education in Bangalore]<br />
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