The Association of Theologically Trained Women of India (ATTWI) is an association of Indian women theologians which was constituted in 1979 in Chennai.
ATTWI | |
Type | Fostering theological empowerment of women. (A Society registered under the Government of India.) |
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Established | 1979 |
President | Rev. Nirmala |
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Affiliations | Senate of Serampore College (University), National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) |
It is an ecumenical organisation with more than 500 members.[1]
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:[1]
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:
... ATTWI is an inter-denominational organisation which strives to uplift women and girl child, deal with issues pertaining to women and girl child rights, have dialogue with the concerned organisations, and make representation on their behalf and by doing so help the society to develop a healthier community by creating awareness.[2]
The executive committees:[4]
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