Association of Theologically Trained Women of India

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Association of Theologically Trained Women of India
ATTWI
TypeFostering theological empowerment of women. (A Society registered under the Government of India.)
Established1979
President Rev. Nirmala
Location
India
Affiliations Senate of Serampore College (University), National Council of Churches in India (NCCI)

The Association of Theologically Trained Women of India (ATTWI) is an association of Indian women theologians which was constituted in 1979 in Chennai.

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It is an ecumenical organisation with more than 500 members. [1]

History

In 1977, Shanti Solomon and D. Hoeffer, a German missionary pioneered a conference for theologically trained women in Chennai with a three-fold purpose: [1]

Another conference was organised in 1978 in Chennai. In 1979, an ad hoc committee [1] was constituted to draft a constitution for forming an association.

ATTWI became a reality in 1979.

Sessions, venue and topical sessions

Sessions, venue and topical sessions: [1]

Membership

Membership to ATTWI is presently restricted to those who hold a degree in theology offered by the Senate of Serampore College (University) or such other theological degrees recognised by the Senate. [1]

ATTWI members include:

Appraisal

Publications

Executive Committees

The executive committees: [4]

Presidents

1979

1981

1983

1985

1987

1990

1992

1997

2002

2006

2020

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References

Notes
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 ATTWI Handbook
  2. ↑ Wati A. Longchar, "The Ecumenical Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific", Ministerial Formation; 101, July 2003, page 6. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2008-07-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ↑ Feminist Hermeneutics, ISPCK, New Delhi, 2002
  4. ↑ ATTWI Handbook
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