To spread the light of God’s infallible Word to individuals globally by offering accessible, high-quality, and structurally sound biblical education, enabling believers to grow in Christ and effectively participate in global outreach.
We envision a worldwide community of equipped disciples, pastors, and church plants rooted firmly in scriptural truth, walking in Christian charity, and actively fulfilling the Great Commission.
Our teachings are grounded on the historic Christian faith, held firmly since the early church and reformations.
We believe that the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God—our supreme source of faith and practice.
We believe in one God, eternally existent in three co-equal persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, sovereign in creation and providence.
We believe salvation is entirely by grace alone, through faith alone, in the atoning work of Jesus Christ, who died on the cross and rose bodily from the grave.
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, who indwells the believer, enabling them to live a holy life, walk in love, and bear spiritual fruit.
Tracing the steps of how a small local correspondence ministry grew into a globally recognized theological institution.
Lamp & Light was founded as a humble Bible Correspondence Centre in Chennai, mailing simple scripture study materials to 50 local enrollees.
To meet growing requests, the curriculum was translated into major languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, surpassing 5,000 enrollees.
Acquired property in Chennai to launch residential diploma programs, allowing students to study systematically in an immersive campus environment.
Launched email correspondence courses and digital downloads, allowing missionaries and seekers globally to download and study lessons.
Meet the dedicated servants guiding the academic integrity and spiritual ministry of the college.
College President
Th.D. with 35 years in pastoral ministry. Oversees the strategic mission and theological accuracy of the college and correspondence programs.
Correspondence Director
M.Div. from Trinity. Directs the distribution, grading workflow, and translation of correspondence coursework across Telugu, Hindi, and English languages.
Dean of Academics
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies. Manages residential curricula, faculty review boards, and standards for the Diploma programs.