Study.
Serve.
Transform.
Lanka Bible College & Seminary equips the next generation of Christian leaders with transformational, holistic theological training — rooted in Scripture, shaped for Sri Lanka, sent to the world.
"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth." — 2 Timothy 2:15
"To be a provider of excellent transformational holistic theological training to serve the church of our Lord Jesus Christ with relevance to the context."
Our VisionForming Leaders
for Church
& Society
Lanka Bible College & Seminary is one of Sri Lanka's premier evangelical theological institutions. Our mission is serving and equipping Christian leaders through holistic curriculum — in residential, non-residential, and online settings — to make a transformative impact on church and society.
We serve Sri Lanka's multi-religious, multi-ethnic context with deep theological seriousness. Our graduates engage Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim neighbours with grace and truth, lead in reconciliation across ethnic lines, and plant churches that serve their whole communities.
Everything we do flows from one conviction: that genuine transformation — of persons, churches, and societies — begins with an encounter with the living God revealed in Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Formation
At the heart of LBCS is a belief that education must first form the person. Students engage in regular prayer, fasting, worship, and spiritual retreats — not as extras, but as the core of training.
Relational Formation
Effective ministry is deeply relational. We develop empathy, communication, and conflict resolution through community life, mentorship, and weekend ministries — because the church is a body, not a classroom.
Personal Formation
We invest in the whole person — intellect, character, and emotional resilience. Our curriculum includes pastoral care, leadership development, and workshops on self-awareness and wellbeing.
Contextual Relevance
Theology that doesn't engage Sri Lanka isn't theology for Sri Lanka. We incorporate local case studies, contextual theology, and field education so graduates serve with wisdom in their own settings.
School of
Worship & Music
The LBCS School of Worship & Music is launching a two-year Diploma in Worship and Music Ministry — the first program of its kind at LBCS, designed to form worshippers before musicians.
Rooted in biblical theology, shaped by Sri Lanka's multi-ethnic realities, and grounded in the Holy Spirit, this program raises a generation of worship leaders who serve the church in spirit and in truth.
Head — Theological Depth
Biblical theology of worship, integrative theology, church music history, and apologetics. Strong grounding in Scripture — avoiding shallow, emotion-only worship.
Heart — Spiritual Formation
Devotional life, holiness, character, humility and accountability. You will be formed as a worshipper before you are trained as a musician.
Hands — Musical Competence
Vocal training, instrumental studies, music theory, songwriting, sound technology, and leading congregational worship across language settings.
Contextual Worship for Sri Lanka
Writing contextual worship songs, engaging Buddhist and Hindu backgrounds, multi-ethnic worship leading, and worship as mission in our unique Sri Lankan setting.
From Certificate
to Master's
LBCS offers a complete pathway of theological education aligned with Asia Theological Association (ATA) standards — from a Certificate in Christian Ministry through to a Master of Divinity.
Certificate in Christian Ministry
Foundational knowledge and practical ministry skills for those entering church service or lay leadership. No prior theological education required.
Diploma in Theology
A comprehensive three-year program providing Bible knowledge, ministry skills, and spiritual formation — the gateway to bachelor's level study.
Diploma in Holistic Child Development
Equipping teachers and ministers for children's ministry, addressing intellectual, physical, socio-emotional, and spiritual dimensions of child development.
Diploma in Worship & Music Ministry
Forming worshippers before musicians. A new two-year diploma integrating biblical theology, spiritual formation, and musical competence for Sri Lankan worship leaders.
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
A rigorous four-year program deepening biblical and theological understanding, including biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew) and church history.
B.A. in Mission & Ministry
For experienced pastors and leaders with 5+ years of service seeking formal theological grounding. Offered in Sinhala and Tamil medium.
B.A. in Holistic Child Development
A four-year degree integrating child development theory, education, counseling, child rights, and Christian formation for those working with children and families.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
LBCS's flagship graduate program preparing students for church leadership, congregation-based ministry, and teaching at undergraduate level. Includes advanced biblical languages.
M.A. in Mission & Ministry
A specialized master's with multiple tracks — Biblical, Counselling, Leadership, Christian Education, Church History, and more. Prepares students for doctoral studies.
Begin Your Journey
We welcome applicants who are called to serve the church and society. Every applicant is evaluated on academic qualification, ministry potential, and character — not academic achievement alone.
How to Apply
Complete the Application
Fill out the enquiry form or contact our admissions office. Include a personal statement about your faith journey and calling to ministry.
Pastoral Recommendation
Submit a letter from your sending pastor affirming your character, spiritual maturity, and readiness for theological training.
Admission Assessment
Sit the LBCS admission test (50% pass required). Bachelor's programs also require an English for Theological Education test (60% pass).
Interview
Meet with the Academic Committee for a KSAM assessment — evaluating your knowledge, skills, attitudes, and mindset for ministry.
Enrolment
Upon acceptance, complete registration and begin your journey. Residential, non-residential, and online study options are available across Sri Lanka.
Enquiry Form
Submit your details and our admissions team will be in touch within 3 working days.
Invest in the
Next Generation
Sri Lanka's churches need leaders who are theologically grounded, spiritually formed, and equipped to serve faithfully in a complex and multi-religious society. LBCS exists to raise exactly those leaders — and your partnership makes it possible.
When you give to LBCS, you are investing in men and women who will go on to pastor local churches, plant new congregations, lead children's ministries, train the next generation of worship leaders, and bring the gospel to communities across Sri Lanka.
Every gift — however large or small — directly funds student scholarships, faculty development, library and learning resources, and the infrastructure that makes transformational theological education possible.
"The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."— 2 Timothy 2:2
This is the vision of LBCS — faithful teaching, passed on through generations of leaders who will shape the church of Sri Lanka for decades to come. Your generosity is part of that chain.
To discuss giving, partnerships, or sponsoring a student:
info@lbcs.edu.lk