TITC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Summary
Trelliss International Training College (TITC)* exists to equip students to become effective and influential servant leaders transforming and strengthening the church, community, and world. Scholarship support assists students from Eastern Africa to receive this critical training.
Cost
The total project cost is $40,000 per year.
Project # 42.40320
*Please note: In 2025, Kima International School of Theology (KIST) was officially renamed Trelliss International Training College (TITC) to comply with local government requirements.
Background
Background
Trelliss International Training College (TITC) began in 1995 as a joint effort across English-speaking East Africa to train leaders for work in the Church of God. To read more about TITC’s history, visit the TITC Strategic Funding page.
Vision
Vision
TITC is an important hub for education in the East Africa region. More than 1,030 degrees have been earned (1995-2025) at TITC. TITC graduates are serving in the region in churches, schools, and not-for-profit organizations. Presently there are fifty students enrolled on campus and through extension sites. In addition, there are 583 students participating in the Theological Education by Extension (TEE) program across Kenya.
STRATEGY
To ensure that the quality of education at TITC is accessible to a wide range of people from East Africa, student scholarships are offered to help offset costs when funding is sufficient. Scholarship recipients are assessed based on letters of recommendation, current ministry involvement both within and outside TITC, and GPA.
Programs at TITC
Programs at TITC
TITC currently offers certificates and diplomas in Bible and theology, a Bachelor of Arts in cooperation with Kenya Highlands University, and certificates in computer technology and chaplaincy. In cooperation with the Church of God Kenya (East Africa), TITC also oversees the TEE program.
Certificate Program
The TITC certificate program is a one-year entry level program. The program has three, 12-week terms. The cost of the certificate program is $1,125 per year.
Diploma Program
The TITC diploma program is a three-year program. This course of study has nine, 12-week terms. The cost of the diploma program is $1,200 per year.
Bachelors of Arts Program
The TITC BA program is a four-year program (or two-year with diploma). The program has twelve, 12-week terms. The cost of the BA with and without external accreditation is $1,295.oo and $1,500, respectively.
Theological Education by Extension (TEE) Program
The TEE program provides unique distance-learning and training opportunities. The cost of the TEE program is $29 per course.
Over 1,030 degrees have been given in its 20 year history!
Community Engagement
An important requirement of a TITC education includes community engagement. Students travel to churches and communities to do evangelism, outreach, and preaching. Not only is it training for practical ministry, but it is also a way for the students to give back to the communities that are supporting them in their education process.
Will you join Global Strategy in preparing a path for the next generation of leaders?
Ways to make a difference
- Online—Visit this link
- Check—Make checks payable to “Church of God Ministries” and specify “TITC Student Scholarships - 42.40320” in the memo line
For more information, contact Global Strategy Projects at 800.848.2464 or GSProjects@chog.org.
