Our Organization

Our History

TRACI was established in 1972, in a consultation held in Union Biblical Seminary, Yavatmal, Maharashtra, with the primary objective of research and in turn diffuse Christian knowledge and literature for the benefit and welfare of the society.

In 1975 under the leadership of Rev. Bruce J Nichols, TRACI got registered in New Delhi and started functioning from Greater Kailash II, New Delhi. Apart from many Interserve partners and UBS faculties, Mr. Vishal Mangalwadi, Rev. C B Samuel, Rev. Dr. Christopher Rajkumar and Rev. Dr. Valson Thampu along with other Christian leaders gave leadership to TRACI at different times. TRACI Journals, Christian Mind Series and Publications were the results of reflections and research by the community. Research and reflections resulted in publications like Journals, Christian Mind Series and around 25 books.

A forum was generated to reflect on relevant issues in the society and initiatives are taken in the field of arts and communications.

TRACI has developed many Christian thinkers and writers who in turn have contributed much to the society, Church and missions. It is continuing to influence young scholars in theological colleges and universities through its writings, reflections, seminars, conferences, consultations, lectures, internships, research and retreats.

Our Approach

Facilitating integrated response and transformative engagements through theological reflections on contemporary and relevant issues, by communities of followers of Jesus Christ.
- Our Mission

TRACI works towards advancing and nurturing a culture of justice, equity, creativity and peace in our nation. It seeks to engage and influence different sections of the church and society through our various programmes such as monthly reflections on issues of contemporary concerns, training, research, seminars, workshops, thematic conferences, consultations, lectures, internship opportunities for students and retreats.

Our reflective writings include occasional papers, journal articles and books. Our particular focus on young scholars in theological colleges and universities is through creating platforms for discussion so as to enable them to integrate their faith and intellectual pursuits.

TRACI initiatives are envisioned through the leadership team in charge of Research, Training, Scholars Network and Church Engagement Initiative. The key focus areas of our involvement are Integral Mission, Societal and Gender concerns, Integration of Scholarship and Christian faith and Church Engagement.

Doctrines and Principles of Faith

The work of the Society shall be conducted in accordance with the following Doctrines of Faith:

a
The divine inspiration of the Holy Bible of the sixty-six books of the Old Testament and the New Testament, its consequent uniqueness, entire trustworthiness, and supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
b
The Triune personal and eternal God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, creator and sustainer of all.
c
The full deity and humanity of the Lord Jesus Christ, his representative and substitutionary death, His bodily resurrection and personal return in glory to consummate his Kingdom.
d
The dignity of man, created in the image of God, his subsequent universal sinfulness, his need for redemption and justification through personal repentance and through faith in Christ alone, crucified and raised from the dead.
e
The Holy Spirit who regenerates, indwells, and sanctifies, enabling the Christian to live a holy life, to witness and work for the Lord Jesus and to serve responsibly in the contemporary world.
f
The resurrection of all men either to eternal life or eternal death.
g
The unity in our Lord Jesus Christ of all believers, who comprise the Church.

Research Community

TRACI Research Community consists of persons who have committed themselves in fellowship to each other and to a common concern and involvement in serious research and writing that contributes to TRACI’s objectives.

Research community members are invited by the Governing Board and team of Directors to research and present  papers of relevance for the  Christian Community in India. These papers will be part of the Christian Mind Series. The Research Community would also be commissioned to write books and present reflections and training based on their core competencies.

The Research Director will co-ordinate the work of the Research community. Four members of the Research Community who have society membership will also part of the Governing Body.