Our Correspondent
Kohima, July 7 (EMN): A total 59 students from Kohima Bible College (KBC) graduated in various courses during the 47th graduation programme held on Wednesday.
KBC, the oldest bible college in Nagaland, has produced many graduates who are working for the Gospels in different fields around the globe. This year, 23 students graduated with Master of Divinity (M. Div) and 36 graduated with Bachelor of Theology (B. Th).
Delivering the valedictory message, the college’s principal Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo exhorted the graduates to be soul winners. “As graduates and with degrees we must present the gospel to the world not just as a mere believer but as a disciple of God,” Rev. Kiewhuo said.
Stating that they were given different talents to win souls, he asked the students not to be religious leaders but spiritual leaders and kingdom builders. While pointing out the early works of the missionaries, the college’s principal reminded the graduates to persevere and be focused on Jesus to win souls.
The programme was led by the assistant professor Zhapu, while the invocation and Bible reading was done by the assistant professor Kavili and presentation of awards and degrees was led by academic dean R Bendang Kichu.
The academic proficiency awards (overall) were conferred to K Chamthoi (M.Div) and Mughatoli H Sumi (B.Th), while president’s award for Old Testament were conferred to Kukhro Doulo (M.Div) and Kezhaletuo Kuotsu (B.Th), and the principal’s awards for New Testament were conferred to Yesufi Fithu (M.Div) and Toluvi Zhimomi (B.Th).
Rev. Neihulie’s awards for practical ministry were conferred to Ruokuosezo (M.Div); Ruopfüvituo Mepfhüo (B.Th), and Jhongtie (B.Th), while the spiritual maturity awards were conferred to Nurulu ( M.Div) and Neiweu Rabvo (B.Th), and non-academic social service awards were conferred to Nziyamo N Jungio, Tovika M Chophy and Biduvoyo Puro.
