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Rev. Dr. Idicheria Ninan
Principal |
Professor of New Testament
B.A. from Kerala University, Kerala
B.D. from Union Biblical Seminary, Pune
M.Th. from Union Biblical Seminary, Pune
Ph.D. in New Testament from Coventry University, U.K. |
With a B.A. in Economics from Kerala University, Dr. Idicheria Ninan was trained for ministry at Union Biblical Seminary (UBS) at B.D. and M.Th. levels. He then earned his Ph.D. in 1994 from Coventry University for research done at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford, U.K. He had been a staff worker with Union of Evangelical Students of India (UESI), Dean of Degree Programmes with The Association for Theological Education by Extension (TAFTEE) and former General Secretary and Vice-President of Inter Collegiate Prayer Fellowship (ICPF). From 1997 to 2002, he was Professor of New Testament and Head of Doctoral Studies Programme at South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS). He is married to Carol and they are blessed with two daughters, Charis and Irene.
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Mrs. Carol Idicheria Ninan |
Lecturer in History of Christianity
B.A. from Kerala University, Kerala
M.A. from Kerala University, Kerala
B.Th. from University of Oxford, U.K.
M.Th. in Church History from SAIACS, Bangalore
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Mrs. Carol Idicheria Ninan acquired her B.A. and M.A. in English Language and Literature in 1981 and 1983 respectively. She then earned her B.Th. from the University of Oxford in 1995 and M.Th. in Church History in 2001. She was also on the junior academic team with TAFTEE and taught English language at SAIACS. She later taught in Kodaikanal International School. Mrs. Ninan teaches History of Christianity and English in
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Mr. Thomas Samuel
Lecturer in New Testament
Dean of Chapel
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B.Com. from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
M.A. from Gharwal University, Uttar Pradesh
B.D. from Union Theological College (UTC), Bangalore
M.Th. in New Testament from SAIACS, Bangalore
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Mr. Thomas Samuel did his B.Com. in 1993 and went on to earn an M.A. in Sociology in 1997. He then finished his B.D. in 2001. He has also done a 2 year course in Clinical Pastoral Education from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore in 2000. Samuel then served as an Assistant Pastor in IPC Philadelphia Church in Kottayam. He has also earned his M.Th. in New Testament in 2005. Samuel is married to Praisy and they are blessed with three children Barnabas, Michelle and Christopher.
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Mr. Abey Peter
Vice Principal, Lecturer in Christian Ministry & Counseling |
B.Th. from Faith Theological Seminary, Kerala
B.D. from Senate of Serampore College, Serampore
M.Th. in Christian Ministry (Counseling) from UBS, Pune
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Mr. Abey Peter worked with Hospital Ministries India in Kolkata, as Programme Coordinator after finishing preliminary theological studies leading to B.Th. in 1999. He then earned his B.D. in 2003 from the Senate of Serampore College from where he bagged several awards; Best Student (Academics), Best-Out Going Final Year Student, Proficiency Award and an award for Best Average in Christian Ministry. In 2008, he acquired his M.Th. in Christian Ministry specializing in Counseling. He is married to Ancy who is also a faculty member of IPCTSK , and they are blessed with a daughter Navya.
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Mr. Sajive Abraham
On sabbatical, Lecturer in Missions |
B.Com. from M.G. University, Kerala
B.D. from Faith Theological Seminary (FTS), Kerala
M.A. in Christian Studies from Madras University, Chennai |
Mr. Sajive Abraham did his B.Com. in 1993 and obtained his B.D. in 2002. He worked with World Vision as a social worker for four years and later for a year he worked with the Bible Society of India. He was a lecturer in India Baptist Theological Seminary, Kottayam for two years. He has also earned his M.A. in Christian Studies in 2006. He is married to Biji and blessed with a daughter, Charis. |
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Mr. Manoja K. Korada
Lecturer in Old Testament
On Ph. D. programme at SAICAS from 2009-2010 academic year. |
B.Sc. from Berhampur University, Orissa
M.Div. from Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary (GFABS), Kerala
M.Th. in Old Testament from SAIACS, Bangalore
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Mr. Manoja Korada hails from Orissa. After obtaining his B.Sc. in 1995 he worked with Indian Bible Translators. He obtained his M.Div. in 1999 and served with GFA for three years as Academic-in-Charge in various training centers. He then obtained his M.Th. in Old Testament in 2004. He is married to Sanjukta and they are blessed with a daughter, Snigdha.
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Rev. Kurien K. Philip
Lecturer in Christian Ministry & Communications
Director of Alumni & Internship Programs |
B.Th. from Faith Theological Seminary, Kerala
B.D. from Faith Theological Seminary, Kerala
M.Th. in Communications from UTC, Bangalore
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Rev. Kurien Philip earned his B.Th. in 1992 and B.D. in 1997 and taught in several Bible colleges in Kerala for seven years. He completed his M.Th. in Communications in 2004. As an ordained minister of the India Pentecostal Church of God, he has been involved in pastoral ministry from 1998 onwards. He is married to Kochumol and they are blessed with two daughters, Abia and Irene.
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Mr. Andrews E. Moses
Lecturer in Theology
Director of Church Relationship ,Coordinator for Evening Classes |
B.A. from M.G. University, Kerala
B.Ed. from Bangalore University, Bangalore
B.D. from New Theological College (NTC), Dehradun
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Mr. Andrews Moses earned his B.A. in Political Science in 1988. He later did his B.Ed. in 1992 and worked as a high school teacher in Kerala and in Mumbai for several years. Andrews then earned a B.D. in 2005. He is married to Biji and they are blessed with a daughter Abiah and a son Abin.
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Mr. Joy T. Samuel
Lecturer in Theology
Dean of Academics |
B.Th. from Church on the Rock Theological Seminary (COTRTS), Andhra Pradesh
M.Div. from COTRTS, Andhra Pradesh
M.Th. in Theology and Ethics from SAIACS, Bangalore
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Mr. Joy T. Samuel did his B.Th. in 1998 and M.Div. in 2001 after which he served as a missionary with Jesus Mission in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. He then served as the Academic Dean of Beersheba Missionary Training Centre, Indore. Later he worked as a residential faculty in COTRTS for two years. He then earned his M.Th. in Theology and Ethics from in 2006. Joy is married to Anju and they are blessed with a son Jeffrey and a daughter Joeline.
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Mr. V. P. Kuriyachan
Lecturer in Missiology
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B.Th. from New India Bible College (NIBC), Kerala
M.Th. in Theology from Asian Christian Academy (ACA), Bangalore
B.A. from M.G. University, Kerala
M.A. from M. G. University, Kerala
M.Th. in Missiology from GFABS, Kerala
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Mr. Kuriyachan served as a pastor for two years at Eerattupetta in Kerala after his B.Th. in 1990. He then earned an M.Th. in Theology from ACA in 1994. Kuriyachan later secured his B.A. and M.A. in History in 1999 and 2002 respectively. He then obtained an M.Th in Missiology from GFABS in 2005, following which he taught there for twelve years and held the office of the Associate Dean of Students. He has authored a Bible Concordance in Malayalam entitled “Bible Othuvakya Samgraham”. He is married to Sherley who is also a faculty member of
IPCTSK
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Mrs. Sherley Kuriyachan
Lecturer in Old Testament
Dean of Women Students,
Director of Library |
B.Sc. from Bangalore University, Bangalore
P.G.D.C.A. from Bangalore University, Bangalore
M.Div. from GFABS, Kerala
B.D. from GFABS, Kerala
M.Th. in Old Testament from FFRRC, Kerala
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Mrs. Sherley Kuriyachan earned her B.Sc. in Electronics in 1993 and P.G.D.C.A. in 1995. She then did her M.Div. in 1999 and B.D. in 2001 from GFABS where she later taught for four years, after which in 2007 she completed her M.Th. in Old Testament from Federated Faculty of Research in Religion & Culture (FFRRC). She is married to Mr. V. P. Kuriyachan. |
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Dr. Mrs. Mariamma Stephen
Director of Language Studies,
Director of Sports & Cultural Activities |
B.Sc. from Kerala University, Kerala
M.A. from Kerala University, Kerala
Ph.D. in English from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
P.G.D.C.E. from Central University, Hyderabad
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Dr. Mariamma Stephen earned her B.Sc. in Chemistry and M.A. in English Language and Literature in 1977 and 1980 respectively. She then acquired her Ph.D. in English in 2005 and then acquired her P.G.D.C.E. in 2006. She has taught English in various schools and colleges in Hyderabad and assisted the ministry of I.C.P.F. Mrs. Stephen teaches English in
IPCTSK
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Rev. V. S. Mathew
Lecturer in New Testament
Director of Practical Ministries |
B.Th. from Faith Theological Seminary, Kerala
B.D. from Faith Theological Seminary, Kerala
M.Th. in New Testament from FFRRC, Kerala |
Rev. V. S. Mathew did his B.Th. and B.D. from in 1991 and 1994 respectively. In 2002, he earned his M.Th. in New Testament. He has served as a pastor as well as a teacher in Malabar, Kerala from 1994 to 2008. He is married to Saramma and they are blessed with two daughters, Pheba and Faith.
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Mr. Sunil Thomas
Lecturer in History of Christianity,
Dean of Students. |
B.A. from M. G. University, Kerala
M.A. from Kerala University, Kerala
B.D. from GFABS, Kerala
M.Th. in History of Christianity from FFRRC, Kerala |
Mr. Sunil Thomas earned his B.A. and M.A. in History in 1995 and 1997 respectively. Before pursuing theological education, he did a year’s ministry with the Campus Crusade for Christ. In 2003, he completed his B.D. and served as a faculty of the Believer’s Church Bible College in Kolkata for three years. In 2008, he completed his M.Th. in History of Christianity. He is married to Flory and they are blessed with a son, Oasis.
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Mrs. Ancy John
Lecturer in Homiletics,
Director of Distance Education Programmes |
B. Th. from Faith Theological Seminary, Kerala
B.D. from GFABS, Kerala
M. Th. in Homiletics from UBS, Pune
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After completing her B.Th. in 2003, Mrs. Ancy John did her B.D. in 2006. She then acquired her M.Th. in Homiletics at UBS in 2009. She has been teachng in the Student Wives' Program in Union Biblical Seminary, Pune and engaged in the ministry in different capacities. Her engagement in teaching in the extension department of UBS, Pune and the ministry amoung women are well appreciated. She is married to Mr. Aby Peter and blessed with a daughter Navya. |
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Rev. Dr. Joseph Daniel
Lecturer in Pastoral Studies |
M.Sc. from Bhopal University, Bhopal
M.Div. from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
S.T.M. from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
D.Min. from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
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After completing his M.Sc. in Cell Biology in 1987, Dr. Joseph Daniel moved to the U.S.A. from where he acquired his M.Div. in 1995. Dr. Daniel then obtained his S.T.M. and D.Min. in 1997 and 2008 respectively. While in Kerala, he has had many years of ministerial experience with the ICPF and has served in various churches till 1991. In the U.S. he has served as an Associate Pastor for nine years with the IPC Philadelphia in Philadelphia, and then later for three years as the Senior Pastor of IPC Philadelphia in Dallas. He has returned to India for ministry purposes and will also be lecturing with the Christian Ministry Department in
IPCTSK
. He is married to Sicily and they are blessed with three sons, Josiah, Joel and Jabez.
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Dr. T. Stephen George
Director of Vocational Training Programs |
B.Sc. from Osmania University, Hyderabad
M.Sc. from Osmania University, Hyderabad
Ph.D. from Osmania University, Hyderabad
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Having acquired his B.Sc. in 1972 and M.Sc. in 1974 in Geology, Dr. Stephen George earned his Ph.D. in Sedimentology in 1980. He then worked as a college lecturer in Osmania University and later as a scientist with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for 28 years. In 2007 he took over as the Director of GSI in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He has actively participated in the ministry of ICPF and VBS. He is taking voluntary retirement to pioneer the Vocational Training Programs for the students of
IPCTSK
. He is married to Dr. Mariamma Stephen and they are blessed with a son George and two daughters Persis and Susan.
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Mr. Anil Kurian
Lecturer in Theology
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B. Th. from Grace Bible College and Seminary, Hariyana
M. Div. from Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary, Kerala
M. Th. from Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary, Kerala
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Mr. Anil Kurian did his B. Th. in 2000. Thereafter he served as a teacher in Grace Bible College for three years. In 2006, he obtained M. Div. from GFABS and worked with the Belivers Church Bible College , Thottabhagam. During this period, he pioneered a church in Manjanikkara, Pathanamthitta. In 2009, he secured M. Th. in Theology and Ethics from GFABS. Anil is married to Feba.
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STAFF |
• Mr. C. V. George – Accountant
• Mr. Shajan Abraham – Asst. Librarian
• Mrs. Jessy John – Secretary to Principal
• Miss Raji Varghese - Secretary to Dean of Academics
• Mrs. Jiji Mathew – Library Assistant
• Mrs. Susan Jo – Cashier
• Mr. Manu Joseph – Assistant to Business Manager |
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