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TIACE

TIACE

Timothy Institute of Advanced Christian Education (TIACE)
A Transformational Training Program for Young Christian Leaders.

Timothy Institute of Advanced Christian Education (TIACE) is a visionary online initiative committed to shaping biblically grounded, pedagogically competent, and socially responsive Christian educators and leaders for today and tomorrow. Through a three-layer training model, TIACE integrates faith, scholarship, pedagogy, mentoring, and research to respond creatively to the challenges of Gen Z, Alpha, and emerging generations.



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Vision

To equip quality Christian leaders who can faithfully and competently lead the next generation in faith, character, and service through holistic, research-informed Christian education.

Core Objectives
  • Provide structured Christian education at basic, advanced, and research levels.
  • Nurture biblically grounded and pedagogically skilled Christian educators
  • Develop curriculum designers and education researchers
  • Integrate theory, practice, mentoring, and research
  • Respond creatively to contemporary generational challenges
  • Develop contextually relevant and digitally enabled Christian education models

Three-Layer Training Model

1. Christian Education Training Institute (Basic Course)


Nature: Foundational training in Christian education and children’s ministry
Duration: 5 Months
Classes: One class per week
Target Group: Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, ministry volunteers, beginners
Key Learning Areas

  • Introduction to Children’s Ministry
  • Necessity of Ministry among Children and Youth
  • Child Development and Learning Stages
  • Teaching and Learning Dynamics
Outcomes
  • Strong foundation in Christian education
  • Understanding child development
  • Effective engagement in faith formation

2. Christian Education Advanced Institute (Advanced Course)

Nature: Skill-oriented and practice-based training
Duration: 7 Months
Classes: Two per week (Theory + Practical)
Target Group: Trained teachers, ministry leaders, Christian educators
Curriculum Focus

  • Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation
  • Child Psychology and Behaviour Patterns
  • Teaching Pedagogy
  • Teacher as Mentor and Influencer
Practical Components
  • Lesson planning workshops
  • Teaching demonstrations
  • Mentoring and reflective practice
Outcomes
  • Advanced teaching and mentoring skills
  • Spiritually and ethically impactful pedagogy

3. Christian Education Content Development and Design Institute (Research Program)

Nature: Research-oriented curriculum and leadership development
Duration: One Year
Classes: Four per week (2 Theory + 2 Practical)
Target Group: Senior educators, curriculum developers, digital class designers, researchers

Curriculum Highlights
  • Curriculum and Content Design Theories
  • Digital Class and Learning Management Systems
  • Transformative Teaching Pedagogy
  • Generational Studies: Gen Z, Alpha, and Beta
Outcomes
  • Research-informed Christian education models
  • Innovative digital and contextual curricula
  • Applied research competence

Teaching–Learning Methodology

  • Interactive online lectures
  • Case studies and group discussions
  • Teaching demonstrations
  • Assignments and curriculum projects
  • Mentoring and reflective learning
  • Research projects and presentations

Assessment & Certification
  • Continuous internal assessment
  • Practical teaching evaluations
  • Assignments and reflective journals
  • Research papers and curriculum projects (Research Program)

Certification is awarded upon successful completion of each level.

Faculty & Resource Persons

A team of experienced academicians, educators, and ministry practitioners, including:
Dr P. R. D. Prabhu | Dr Saji Kumar K. P. | Dr Annie George | Dr Suma Ajith | Dr Jessy Jaison | Dr Sam Skariah Mr Davis Abraham | Mr Sharlet P. Mathew | Mrs Linda Dani | Rev. Moncy Mammen | Pr. Salu Varghese | Pr. Samson P. Baby | Pr. Vineesh K. M. | Pr. Sajan Yohannan | Mr Blesson David | Mr Arun G. K. | Mr Anoop Ratna

Who Can Join?
  • Sunday School Teachers
  • Children and Youth Ministry Workers
  • Pastors and Ministry Leaders
  • Aspiring Christian Educators and Researchers
  • Curriculum Developers and Digital Class Designers
Long-Term Impact
  • Formation of competent Christian educators and leaders
  • Strengthened children’s and youth ministries
  • Contextually relevant, digitally innovative curricula
  • Sustainable online Christian education ecosystem
  • Contribution to research and innovation in Christian education
Join the Vision

TIACE invites churches, institutions, and individuals to partner in shaping a transformative Christian education movement to impact future generations.
Timothy Institute of Advanced Christian Education (TIACE)
An Initiative of
Timothy Institute Education Society, Tiruvalla