A 16-course foundation for ministry.
The NLABS program is built on two tracks of eight courses each: Biblical Foundations and Theological Foundations. The curriculum is provided free of charge.
Track 1 — Biblical Foundations
8 coursesWhat We Believe
Introduces the Apostles' Creed as an early summary of Christian belief, grounding doctrine in Scripture and tracing how the early church articulated its faith.
Biblical Foundations
Examines why Christians study the Old and New Testaments and how Scripture presents a unified story centred on the Kingdom of God.
Old Testament Foundations
Covers Genesis through Exodus, tracing God's purposes from creation to the formation of Israel — creation, fall, covenant, promise, and deliverance.
New Testament Foundations
Introduces the four Gospels and Acts, emphasising the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and the birth and expansion of the early church.
Old Testament Studies
Focuses on Israel's life in the Promised Land, from Joshua's leadership through the rise of the monarchy, exploring covenant loyalty, leadership, and kingship.
Old Testament Prophets
Introduces the role and message of the prophets — who they were, why God raised them up, and how they addressed covenant faithfulness, judgment, and hope.
Pauline Studies
Examines the theology and writings of the apostle Paul — the Gospel, the church, salvation, and Christian living through his major letters.
New Testament Epistles
Surveys the general epistles and Revelation, emphasising perseverance, wisdom, faithful living, and the hope of God's coming Kingdom.
Track 2 — Theological Foundations
8 coursesDoctrine of God
Explores what Scripture teaches about God's nature, attributes, and work — holiness, transcendence, relational nature, and redemptive plan.
Christology
Examines the person and work of Jesus Christ as Redeemer, prophet, priest, and king, fulfilling God's promises and accomplishing salvation.
Pneumatology — Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
Studies the Holy Spirit's work in the world, the church, and the believer — creation, regeneration, sanctification, and mission.
Anthropology — Doctrine of Man
Explores humanity's creation in the image of God, the entrance of sin, and God's covenant of grace — dignity, brokenness, and redemption.
Doctrine of Eschatology
Addresses God's purposes for creation and history — resurrection, judgment, the return of Christ, and the consummation of God's Kingdom.
Biblical Interpretation
Introduces sound principles of interpreting Scripture — reading the text in context and applying it faithfully to life.
Biblical Theology
Traces the unfolding message of Scripture as a unified whole, showing how Old Testament themes find fulfillment in the New Testament.
Systematic Theology
A formal discipline built on thematic analysis, emphasising traditional Christian themes and priorities developed throughout church history.
How the curriculum is delivered
- Course materials are accessed online via a passcode provided by NLABS.
- Lessons are currently available in English; schools may translate through a trusted translator.
- Each course concludes with an open-book quiz; the pass mark is 70%.
- NLABS recommends the active-learning teaching model, with students preparing at home.
[TBD — confirm translation roadmap and any curriculum updates]