Association of Theologically Trained Women of India
| ATTWI | |
| Type | Fostering theological empowerment of women. (A Society registered under the Government of India.) |
|---|---|
| Established | 1979 |
| 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.
It is an ecumenical organisation with more than 500 members.
In 1977, Shanti Solomon and D. Hoeffer, a German missionary pioneered a conference for theologically trained women in Chennai with a three-fold purpose:
Another conference was organised in 1978 in Chennai. In 1979, an ad hoc committee was constituted to draft a constitution for forming an association.
ATTWI became a reality in 1979.
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.
ATTWI members include:
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