Institut de théologie pour la francophonie

Name

Institut de théologie pour la francophonie

Legal name

Institut de théologie pour la francophonie

Website

https://itf-francophonie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Distance learning
• Biblical studies
• Pastoral formation
• Ministry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition fees charged to regular students and free auditors. Regular students pay per course with additional administrative fees. Admission fees, graduation fees, and course retake fees also contribute to revenue.
2. Donations and Church Support: ITF is financially supported by partner churches and individual donors. Donation page available on website for financial contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ITF provides French-language theological education programs for evangelical Christians worldwide. It offers credentialed programs (two Certificates in biblical studies and pastoral accompaniment, plus a Diploma in theological, biblical and pastoral studies) delivered via in-person, synchronous distance via Zoom, and asynchronous distance learning formats. Course materials are distributed through Google Classroom, accessed via a proprietary student portal, and supported by a digital theological library (DTL2) partnership.

Product overview

ITF offers a theological education platform with three main credential programs: two short-term Certificates (Certificat en études bibliques and Certificat en accompagnement pastoral, each 10 courses/30 credits) and one long-term Diploma (Diplôme en études théologiques, bibliques et pastorales, 30 courses/90 credits). Programs are delivered through three formats: in-person at the Longueuil campus, synchronous distance learning via Zoom video conference, and asynchronous distance learning with pre-recorded videos. Non-credit courses are available through the Auditeur libre option. Students access courses through the Espace étudiant portal, with additional resources provided via Google Classroom and the Digital Theological Library (DTL2) partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificat en études bibliques (Certificate in Biblical Studies) A short-term certificate program of 10 courses (30 credits) focused on biblical studies, text interpretation, and exegesis. Composed of 3 mandatory courses and 7 elective courses from the THB designation. Designed for French-speaking Christians seeking foundational biblical training.
• Certificat en accompagnement pastoral (Certificate in Pastoral Accompaniment) A short-term certificate program of 10 courses (30 credits) focused on pastoral counseling practices and contemporary ministry skills. Composed of 5 mandatory courses and 5 elective courses from the THC, THP, and THS designations. Aimed at current and aspiring ministry practitioners.
• Diplôme en études théologiques, bibliques et pastorales (Diploma in Theological, Biblical and Pastoral Studies) A long-term diploma program of 30 courses (90 credits) providing comprehensive training in theological, biblical, and pastoral studies. Includes 7 mandatory courses, 15 complementary courses, 7 elective courses, and a 3-credit ministerial mentorship stage. The flagship credentialing program of ITF.
• Auditeur libre (Free Auditor) A non-credit course enrollment option allowing individuals to take courses for personal enrichment without program structure. No admission required; students can follow courses of interest without homework, exams, or diploma requirements. Priced at $195 CAD per course.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs with 30 credits (certificates) and 90 credits (diploma)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Université Laval - Faculté de théologie et de sciences religieuses (FTSR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership with Université Laval allowing students to pursue Université Laval programs. Several ITF professors hold associate professor status with FTSR. Students can register for Université Laval courses through ITF. ITF uses Université Laval's Guide de présentation d'un travail écrit.
• Digital Theological Library (DTL2)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership providing all students access to over 1.3 million theological and biblical digital resources, including more than 33,000 in French. Available worldwide regardless of student location. ITF collaborates with other French-language theological institutions to expand French-language content.
• Partner ChurchescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancial support from partner churches in Quebec, Canada, and French-speaking world. Churches provide referral of students and pastoral reference letters for admission. ITF maintains privileged relationships with evangelical church movement partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tyndale University: Canadian theological institution offering degree and seminary programs. A broader incumbent in the Canadian theological education space that competes for English-speaking theological students and represents a distant analog to ITF's evangelical Christian mission.
• Winnipeg Theological Seminary: Canadian evangelical seminary with distance theological programs. Comparable in evangelical theological mission and cross-Canada delivery model, overlapping in distance learning audience.
• Université Laval - Faculté de théologie et de sciences religieuses: Strategic partner of ITF offering French-language theological credentials. A much larger established post-secondary institution whose programs ITF students access, providing both a partner relationship and indirect competition for advanced theological credentials.
• Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary: Canadian evangelical seminary offering theological training including distance options. Comparable in evangelical mission and credential-bearing programs, serving a related but distinct denominational market.
• Acadia Divinity College: Canadian evangelical theological college offering distance and on-campus programs. Comparable in mission (evangelical theological formation) and competitive distance learning delivery model, though English-language.
• McMaster Divinity College: Canadian evangelical theological graduate school. Comparable in theological education delivery and evangelical Christian formation; broader in scope and resources than ITF.
• Toronto Baptist Seminary: Canadian Baptist theological seminary offering graduate theological credentials. Comparable in theological education focus and evangelical orientation, serving a related Canadian Christian student base.

Others

• Église Nouvelle Vie: Longueuil-based church founded and pastored by ITF Board President Claude Houde. Acts as ITF's primary partner church and referral pipeline, illustrating the church-network dependency that underpins ITF's student acquisition and financial support.

Regional players

• Direction Chrétienne à Montréal: Montreal-based Christian training organization where ITF's former Academic Dean Glenn Smith served as General Director. Operates in French evangelical ministry formation, sharing part of ITF's francophone pipeline and curriculum themes.

Direct peers

• Institut Biblique du Québec: Quebec-based French-language Bible college where ITF founder Mark Lecompte served as President from 1997 to 2005. Operates in the same francophone evangelical theological education niche with overlapping student segments and curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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