Meet Our Faculty
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Get to know the dedicated faculty who are committed to supporting and guiding you throughout your academic journey at IST.
Rev. Dr. M.S. Vasanthakumar, B.Th., M.A., M.Phil., D.Min.
ADVISORY COUNSEL, LECTURER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES & THEOLOGY
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The founder of Tamil Bible Research Centre - London, UK
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Faculty: Lanka Bible College (1988-2004);
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IST - Advisory Council and Faculty
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Former Editor - Saththiya Vasanam Magazine.
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The author of 50 Tamil books on the Bible and theology, including History of the Holy Bible, Christian Answers to the Jehovah’s Witness and History and Doctrines of Creation.
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Senior Pastor - Walthamstow Emmanuel Christian Fellowship, UK
Dr. Napoleon Pathmanathan, B.Th., M.Th., Ph.D.
ADVISORY COUNSEL, LECTURER OF HISTORY, THEOLOGY & LEADERSHIP
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AIMS Missionary Society - Missionary(1989-1998)
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Faculty: Baldaeus Theological College, SL (2000-2001); Colombo Theological Seminary, SL (CTS) since 2003.
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Former Extensions Manager and Director of Practical Training - CTS
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International School of Theology – Advisory Council and Adjunct Faculty
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Consultant - Madurai Theological Seminary (MTS)
Rev. Jei Nesha, B.Th. M.Div. D.Min. (Cand.)
FOUNDER, PRESIDENT, LECTURER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES, THEOLOGY, FORMATION & LEADERSHIP
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Faculty: Colombo Theological Seminary (CTS) - 2012-2022; IST - since 2016.
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He was involved in pioneering a successful Extension Study Centre in North Colombo for CTS and administered the centre and the program.
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A former radio-journalist by profession, he has been involved in full-time ministry for more than 15 years. His ministry includes teaching, preaching, youth ministry, discipling young leaders, mentoring young pastors, promoting evangelism, and community development.
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He is currently pursuing his doctorate at Tyndale University.
Christy Balandran, B.D., M.A. (Cand.), Institute in Counselling CWR-UK
ADVISORY COUNSEL, DEAN OF STUDENTS, LECTURER OF BIBLICAL COUNSELLING, MINISTRY & FORMATION
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The National Director of Bible League International, SL, through which he has served with churches island-wide training men and women for evangelism, disciple-making and church–planting for the past 20 years.
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Faculty: Lanka Bible College (1993-2003); Colombo Theological Seminary (since 2004); IST - Advisory Counsel and Faculty.
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Former Extension Coordinator and Supervisor of the CTS Leadership Training Centre in Northern Province, SL.
Sridharan Kalistas, M.Div., M.Th., Ph.D. (Cand.)
LECTURER OF MISSION and CULTURE & HISTORY
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Twenty years of experience in various capacities in the ministry such as evangelist, elder, teacher and writer.
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Editor cum Director - Kirubai Publications, Madurai since 2005.
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Translated more than 25 theological books from English to Tamil.
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Leading a grass-root theological training program for untrained pastors and leaders in Tamil Nadu since 2015.
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Nixon Varghese, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc., M.Th. (Religion & Philosophy), M.Div.
LECTURER OF HISTORY & RELIGIONS
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Principal - Harvest Mission Bible College (HMBC), India, since 2020.
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Former Academic Dean cum Chaplain - HMBC (2015-2020).
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Faculty: HMBC since 2015
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He has been involved in full-time ministry for many years. His ministry includes teaching, preaching, and training youths for mission.
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He is also a secondary school teacher since 2010.
Dr. Ajith Fernando, B.Sc., Th.M., D.Min., D.D.
VISITING SCHOLAR
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He has over 50 years of ministry experience and is an award-winning author of 21 books published in 24 languages.
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He served as the National Director of YFC, Sri Lanka, for 35 years and is currently the Teaching Director of YFC.
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He also has a global ministry focused on teaching the Bible.
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His ministry includes counselling and mentoring young leaders and pastors.
Rev. Joshua Stephens, B.Th., Certificate in Christian Counselling (CWR-UK)
VISITING CO-LECTURER OF BIBLICAL COUNSELLING
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He has been involved in full-time ministry for more than 15 years.
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His ministry includes Biblical counselling, pastoring, teaching, preaching and discipling.
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He is passionate about helping people have an authentic connection with Jesus and find inner healing and restoration in Christ.
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Youth Pastor - Tamil Christian Church of Canada.
Our programs feature many other esteemed visiting faculty and guest speakers
representing diverse fields of expertise.
Join our dynamic and friendly learning environment and expand your knowledge alongside 20+ lecturers and guest speakers who bring unique insights and experiences to the table.
