Professors

IBEI's faculty is composed of brothers and sisters who belong to local evangelical churches and have the appropriate academic, character, professional and ministerial qualifications. Most of them teach as volunteers, united by their love for the Lord and God's work, and the conviction that they are called to contribute to the educational goals of IBEI.

Full professors are teachers who are formally appointed by the IBEI Board of Directors and who have an ongoing assignment. This type of collaboration allows for greater stability and the possibility of long-term planning.

Associate professors are teachers with the above mentioned qualifications who, however, collaborate on a short-term basis in individual Learning Activities, or are in the process of being appointed as full professor.

Bonavolta, Stefano

He earned a Certificate of Theology from IBEI and then a Bachelor and  Master degree in Philosophy from the University Federico II in Naples. Since 2015 he has been working as a full-time missionary in Pozzuoli with his wife Irene with whom he especially shares ministry among the youth. He is also involved in church leadership and the service of preaching and teaching.

He teaches Apologetics and Ethics

De Angelis, Giorgio

He earned a degree in "Biblical Science" at the "G.L. Pascale" college (Pavia, Italy). He then specialized in formation and church growth attending courses at TMG (Training fur Mitarbeiter im Gemeindebau) in Salsbury (Austria). He has been active in organizing missionary efforts in Italy and in various European countries. From 1993 until 2017 he served as a missionary in L'Aquila, involved in church planting and leadership. In 2018 he moved to Avigliana (Turin) where he serves in the leadership a local church. He has taught for several years at the Evangelical Center Isola del Gran Sasso. He is a member of the AITB (Italian Bible Translators Association). 

At IBEI, he teaches Evangelism.

Giuni, Emmanuel

In 2006 he obtained a Bachelor's degree in History at the Alma Mater of Bologna. In 2009 at IBEI he obtained a Diploma of Theology (B.Th.) in Exegesis and Biblical Languages. Married since 2011 with Deborah, they reside in the countryside of Volterra and wish to "bloom and flourish". He works as a freelancer in the field of Human Resources, developing training and team-building paths within companies, and supporting individuals as life-coaches. He is actively involved in several lay volunteer activities (Contrade, AVIS, sports...) and Christian associations (YFC, Lead-In...), including the local community of disciples, in which he is one of the leaders and trainers.

He teaches Personal Growth Path together with Susanne Waldner.

Grassi, Francesco

He holds a BTh in Exegesis and Biblical Languages from IBEI, an MA in Theological Studies, an MA in New Testament and a PhD in New Testament Studies with emphasis on Narrative Theology in Luke-Acts from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield (USA). He is married to Manuela and they have four daughters.

He is vice principal for reserarch, the librarian and teaches New Testament Survey 1, Introduction to Theology, Soteriology, Greek 1, 2 and 3, Exegesis, Romans, Deuteronomy, and oversees the students’ process of writing their theses.

Hamilton, Andrew G. M.

He holds a Bachelor of Divinity (BD) and a Master of Theology (MTh) from Belfast Bible College and Queen's University Belfast, and a doctorate (DMin) in homiletics from Gordon-Conwell Seminary, USA. He has served as a Youth Pastor in Northern Ireland. He serves in Italy with his family since 2013, working with IBEI and preaching throught the country. He is also an elder in an evangelical church in Rome. At IBEI has served as the Distance School Coordinator for ten years.

He teaches Catholicism, Old Testament Survey 1, 2 and 3, Eschatology, Homiletics 1 and 2.

Jones, Rodney T.

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he grew up there and in Zimbabwe. He studied Electrical Engineering in Hamiton, Scotland, and worked in that field first in Glasgow and later in Johannesburg, South Africa. He earned a degree from London Bible College (today's London School of Theology). He has resided in the province of Naples since 1986 with his family and is engaged in church leadership, teaching and training.

He teaches Ecclesiology 1.

Manduzio, Elia

He earned a Bachelor of Theology at IBEI, and studied three months in Switzerland where he obtained a diploma through the Leadership Training course at the headquarters of the European Child Evangelism Fellowship (UEB) of Kilchzimmer. Following that he earned a Bachelor and a master’s degree in educational science at the University of Studies in Turin, Italy. He also holds two master’s degrees in philosophy from the “Università degli Studi G. Marconi” in Roma. Moreover, in 2021 he obtained a master in "Cultural Antropology and Etnology" from the university of Turin . He is elder at a church in Fossano (Piedmont).

With Daniele Pasquale and Susanne Waldner, he teaches Pedagogy.

Modena, Eleonora

She received her Bachelor's degree in Language and Cultural Mediation in 2015 and her Master's degree in Professional Translation in 2017. She has been working as a freelance translator in the secular and Christian fields for 8 years, collaborating on translating books, training manuals and promotional materials for publishing houses and evangelical missions. In 2022, she received her degree in Theology from IBEI with a major in Exegesis and Biblical Languages. She currently serves in various ministries at her local church including Sunday school, teen group, discipleship, worship and communication, while continuing training in counseling with the association FIRA. 

She teaches Linguistic Analysis.

Montefalcone, Ester

She holds a degree in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Bologna. Since 2007, after a two-year training period in Geneva, she has been the National Director of Youth for Christ Italy and has been involved in the development of evangelistic programs for teenagers, and the training of youth leaders. Since 2018 she has been a part-time English language teacher at a high school in Bologna. In 2021 she received a Master's degree in Leadership and Intercultural Studies from Fuller Seminary (USA).

She teaches Youth Ministry.

Pasquale, Daniele P.

He holds a degree in Engineering from La Sapienza University in Rome, a Master's degree (MA) in Christian Studies from Denver Seminary, USA, and a certificate (PGCert) in Theological Education from the London School of Theology. With his wife he is involved in the work of Bible camps and an anti-trafficking ministry.  He has been involved with IBEI since 2007, serving as Academic Dean/Vice Principal for 11 years. Since 2022 he serves as Principal. He also coordinates the Extension Schools. 

He teaches Inductive Bible Study, New Testament Survey 2 and Theology; together with Susanne Waldner and Elia Manduzio, he teaches Pedagogy.

Primavera, Corrado

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from La Sapienza University in Rome with a specialization in History of Christianity. At Dallas Theological Seminary he studied Christian Education graduating in MDiv. He is married to Phoebe and father of four children. He cares for a local church in Rome, and teaches Ministerial Training in local churches nationwide.

Teaches History of Christianity 1, 2 and 3.

Vullriede, Daniel

He received a degree in biblical and theological studies (MA) from the University of Gloucestershire, and a degree in education, culture and anthropology (MA) from the University of Jena. For 6 years he served as a missionary in Italy, along with his wife, and still holds strong ties to this beautiful country. He works as a lecturer at Bibelseminar Bonn and has a great heart for the local church in general and discipleship in particular. He is the author of articles and reviews published in Themelios, Lux Biblica, Evangelische Missiologie, BSB-Journal, Glauben und Denken heute, and Evangelium21.

He teaches Mission 1 and Religions of the world.

Waldner, Susanne

She holds a bachelor's degree in languages and cultural sciences (Italian and Russian) from the University of Passau (Germany); a Diploma of theology from IBEI, and a master's degree in practical theology from UNISA (University of South Africa) and a PhD in Practical Theology from the University of Pretoria, with a thesis on character formation in Italian evangelical churches. Since 2003, she has been a missionary in Italy working with several evangelical radio stations in Porto Torres and Seregno, and with L'Arca Teen Challenge (Christian counseling, teaching). She wrote No. 45 of Lux Biblica on "Mentoring."

She is vice principal for education and teaches Pastoral care 2, Ministry Projects and Spiritual Disciplines; together with Emmanuel Giuni she teaches Personal Growth Path; together with Daniele Pasquale and Elia Manduzio she teaches Pedagogy.

Zito, Christopher

He holds a degree in Exegesis and Biblical Languages from IBEI, a Masters (Th.M) and a Ph.D. in Theology from the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Heverlee (Leuven) Belgium. He serves in an evangelical church in Monterosi (Viterbo). He wrote various articles for Lux Biblica, and two books intitled “And God created man: basis for a biblical anthropology in Genesis 1 and 2 (Lux Biblica, 2019) and Doctrine and Experience: Caught in the Crossfire of Evangelical Spiritualities (Wipf & Stock, 2016).

He teaches Hermeneutics and New Testament Survey 3, ​Doctrine of God, Christology, Pneumatology and Occultism.

Associate teachers

Abortivi, Pier Francesco

Francesco is a counselor and board member of the ACC (Association of Christian Counselors). He served for more than 10 years as the vice president of Joni and Friends Italia (disabilities) and was a co-founder of Project Archippo (seminars for training Christian). He has been collaborating for more than 20 years with the Evangelici.net portal and leads a small church in the province of Parma. After 30 years of experience in the world of business communication he now works full time as the international mission director of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives (Canada/USA). He passionate about church unity, evangelism, the growth and spiritual healing of believers. He is married with two children grown.

He teaches Pastoral Care 1

Amico, Antonio

He attended the two-year program at IBI (Italian Bible Institute, in Rome). He earned a degree in Educational Sciences, at LUMSA University in Rome. Founder and current legal representative of the Association "La Fionda di Davide", he carries out evangelistic and pedagogical activities aimed at children, both in Italy and abroad. A lecturer in Christian pedagogy and play techniques, he organizes and participates in internships, seminars and conferences involving a growing number of educators, animators, parents and teachers. He is the author of various books, articles and publications, and collaborates with churches, associations and publishing houses.

He teaches Children’s Ministry.

Aranzulla, Gian Paolo

He holds a master's degree (MA) in European literature from Cambridge University, England; a bachelor's degree (BA) in Theological and Pastoral Studies from Oak Hill Seminary, London; and a doctorate (PhD) from King’s College, London, centered on the patristic theologian Irenaeus of Lyon. In Italy since 2008, he is founder and pastor of Forte Torre Church in Bologna, and author of articles published in "Studies in Theology" and by the Gospel Coalition Italy (TGCI). He started a series of commentaries from the Pentateuch with Coram Deo. Since 2015 he has been Director of the interdisciplinary training program "Application."

He teaches Hebrew 1 and 2.

Gianneramo, Sandro and Martina

They obtained their degrees in Sociology from "La Sapienza" University of Rome. Married since 1986, they have been in pastoral ministry since 1989. They have one daughter, Stefania. They teach sociological, theological and pastoral topics in Bible Schools and Christian Colleges. Martina is also president of Joni&Friends Italia, an association that reaches out to people with disabilities. They have published several books in the area of adult and child care.

They teach Sociology 1 and 2

Gilmore, ​​Jonathan D. 

Jonathan, born to British missionary parents, grew up in Italy. After completing his A-levels (he was homeschooled), he served in ministry and outreach both within his local church and on a broader scale (youth work, evangelism, teaching, preaching, and networking).
He earned an MA in Pastoral Theology (University of Wales) at WEST (now Union School of Theology).
Currently involved in church planting in Palermo, he is the regional leader for Southeast Europe for Acts 29 and the coordinator of Impatto Italia. He is the current coordinator of the Lausanne Movement in Italy and also serves on the committee of The Gospel Coalition in Italy.
He is married with Annette and has three adult children and three grandchildren.

He teaches ecclesiology.

Mariotti, Stefano and Jennifer

Stefano holds a BA in Theology and an MA in Pastoral Theology from the Union School of Theology at Bryntirion in Wales while Jennifer holds an MA in Natural Science from the University of Cambridge and a Diploma in Theology from the Union School of Theology at Bryntirion in Wales.
They met in theology school and after getting married and completing their studies, they returned to Italy to serve the Lord.
Since 2012 they have been involved in founding a church in Budrio, Bologna, developing the vision for founding churches in rural settings. They are actively involved with Acts 29 - Impact Italy, and Stephen serves on the steering committee of The Gospel Coalition Italy.

They teach biblical anthropology.

Nuti, Gianluca

After completing a Master's degree in Philosophical Sciences at the University of Padua, he earned a Master of Theology (MTh) at Union School of Theology. He works towards the advancement of the gospel in collaboration with evangelical organizations such as TGC Italy, DiRS-GBU, and The Mark Drama Italy. He serves as a deacon at the Forte Torre Church (Bologna), where he teaches small Bible courses and coordinates the care of children and young people. He lives near Bologna with his wife Sefora and their children, Natan and Timoteo.

He teaches philosophy.