Alumni

The National Institute Alumni was first established in 1979.

In 2025, we are setting up an Alumni Steering Committee and are seeking “expressions of interest” from National Institute graduates wishing to participate in a steering committee to re-establish our Institute Alumni. The alumni steering committee will have a role in re-establishing an active alumni community for the Institute in line with the current strategic plan, Kanangra28.

The steering committee will be tasked with developing a paper / proposal for the National Institute to include:

A rationale and a terms of reference framing statement and membership description for an Alumni Committee
Defining an “active” alumni member and develop eligibility criteria for membership
Identifying sustainable participation opportunities for alumni
Potential “Alumni benefits”.

If you are an Institute Alumni and interested in joining the Steering Committee, please fill out the following Expression of Interest.

Expressions of interest should be received by June 20th, 2025.

“My life has changed dramatically and part of that is due to my study with the Institute. My mindset around teaching has been totally transformed”

Louisa Kee

“Since studying with the National Institute, I am a lot more reflective and critical around things that I read and see and do. I find that I evaluate my worldview more regularly, in light of scripture. It’s changed me.”

Jennifer Staj

“Since starting with the Institute my idea around what I do and why I do it has changed. The courses provided me such a firm foundation”

Stephen Ey

“Studying with the National Institute has been one of the best investments that I have ever made in both my professional and personal life”

Joanne Fahey

“The Institute has enriched my perspective on what Christian education is. I feel so much more confident and bolder in my understanding”

Jannet De Bruyn

“Having studied with the National Institute, I feel better equipped to be a better teacher in whatever sphere God puts me in”

Alistair Walker

Studying with the National Institute for Christian Education has been one of the highlights of my teaching career. Working in Christian education can be a daunting process, especially in recent times. The courses offered at the institute not only involve evidenced-based research, with global perspectives and real-world applications, they are grounded in biblically sound doctrines as well. The pinnacle for me that allowed studying at the National Institute to stand out from all other higher education offerings, is the biblical perspectives the courses are grounded in. Not only did my professional life benefit, but my spiritual and personal life as well. Even my family grew in their biblical worldview as I passionately shared deeper understandings during dinner time conversations. Everyone should study with the Institute. Your life and learning will be so much richer for it.

Angella Bonitto-Jackson