In a milestone achievement for Evangelical Christians in Ukraine, TCI was granted a state license in May 2019, marking the inaugural licensing of a higher education institution for Theology training. TCI offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, certificate programs, and conducts a Bachelor’s program in Theology online.
Today, TCI fosters an inclusive learning environment, educating students from five different denominations, emblematic of interdenominational collaboration within Ukraine’s Christian community.
Formerly based in Kherson, TCI played a pivotal role in training numerous young Christians across Southern Ukraine, preparing pastors, church workers, missionaries, and church planters. Notably, TCI housed a vast Christian literature collection, boasting over 30,000 volumes, serving as a resource hub in the region.
However, on March 10, 2022, TCI’s property was seized by Russian troops, resulting in the destruction of all five buildings and the loss of crucial assets like offices, library, cafeteria, and dormitories. Consequently, TCI relocated to Ivano-Frankivsk, where it not only resumed training students but also embraced humanitarian efforts, providing aid to IDPs and war-torn communities by distributing food, medical supplies, and facilitating evacuations.
Despite the adversity, TCI has witnessed an influx of new students at its temporary Ivano-Frankivsk campus. Committed to its mission, TCI aims to shift to a more strategic location in the Kyiv area, seeking to better serve a broader Christian community from a centralized location.