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ATTWI
Association of Theologically Trained Women of India
FormationFebruary 20, 1979; 45 years ago (1979-02-20)
FoundersMs. Shanti R. Solomon and Rev. Herbert E. Hoefer, LCMS
Founded atMadras (Tamil Nadu)
TypeNonprofit
Legal statusRegistered Society
PurposeFostering theological empowerment of women
Professional title
The Association of Theologically Trained Women of India
Location
OriginsOrdination of women in Christianity
Region served
India
Fields
Membership500+ (2024)
Official language
English
President
Ms. Jessica Richard
Vice President
Ms. Dakerlin Mukhim
Secretary
Rev. Sofia Christabel, CSI
Treasurer
Dr. Laila Vijayan, CSI
Affiliations
Websitehttps://attwi.in/
Presidents
  • 1979 - Vanitha Nallathambi
  • 1981 - Saroja Moses Sangha
  • 1983 - Annamma K. K. George
  • 1985 - Annamma K. K. George
  • 1987 - Padmasani J. Gallup
  • 1990 - Navamani Elia Peter
  • 1992 - Navamani Elia Peter
  • 1997 - Jessie Nesakumar
  • 2002 - Evangeline Anderson Rajkumar
  • 2006 - Nirmala Vasantha Kumar
  • 2009 - Priscilla Reuben
  • 2014 - Syamala Sukumar
  • 2020 - Jyothi Sundar
  • 2024 - Jessica Richard

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.[1]

History

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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]

  • to help the theologically trained women to explore ways and extend responsible participation in the total life and mission of the Church.
  • to focus the attention of Churches on the presence of theologically trained women among them and to recognise their potential.
  • to encourage theologically trained women to organise themselves into an all-India association to develop strategies for meeting their needs.

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 topics

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Session Year Venue Topic[1]
I 1979 (20–22 February) Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) Theologically Trained Women in India - Dare, Share and Act
II 1981 (3–6 February) Jeevan Jyothi Retreat Centre, Hyderabad (Undivided Andhra Pradesh) Theologically Trained Women of India - Called to Serve
III 1983 (26–30 May) Queen Victoria Girls Inter College, Agra (Uttar Pradesh) New Dimensions in the ministry
IV 1985 (17–20 January) Charal Mount, Charalkunnu (Kerala) Feminist Theology in the West and Indian Church's Response
V 1987 (26–30 September) UMT College, Calcutta (West Bengal) Christian Home - the Nursery for Christian Concepts
VI 1990 (8–11 February) Animation Centre, Bishop's House, Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu) New Dawn for Women
VII 1992 (23–26 October) Mecosabagh Girls Hostel, Nagpur (Maharashtra) Theology - A Faith Experience
VIII 1997 (21–24 January) Operation Mobilisation Retreat Centre, Secunderabad (Undivided Andhra Pradesh) Theology - Praxis
IX 2002 (31 October - 2 November) Bosco Institute for Research and Development of Youth (BIRDY), Hyderabad (Undivided Andhra Pradesh) Towards a new community - a violence free society
X 2006 (3–5 May) Serampore College, Serampore (West Bengal) Empowered by God - Women transcend barriers
XI 2009 (October)
XII 2014 (July) Henry Martyn Institute, Hyderabad (Telangana)
XIII 2020 (January) CSI Synod Centre, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
XIV 2024 (21-22 May) CSI LITE Centre, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) Reimaging our potential

Membership

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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]

Notable people

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Appraisal

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  • Wati A. Longchar, Consultant, World Council of Churches:

    ... 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]

Publications

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  • Feminist Hermeneutics, Lalrinawmi Ralte, Evangeline Anderson Rajkumar, ISPCK, New Delhi, 2002,[3] ISBN 81-7214-710-4.

Executive Committees

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The executive committees:[4]

Term President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Executive Committee Members
1979-1981 Vanitha Nallathambi Nalini Arles Katakshamma Paul Raj Annamma K. K. George Shanti Solanki
Graham Basanti
Merian Mary
Principal UTC
President of AICCW
Executive Secretary of Asian Church Women's Conference
1981-1983 Saroja Moses Sangha Florence Deenadayalan Sumathi Williams Susy David Smitha Pramanik
Shantha Kumari
Vatsala Christian
1983-1985 Annamma K. K. George Christina Lall Sarojini Prasad Rao Grace Bai Joseph Nihar Nalini Chatriya
Smitha Rathod
Vimala Kantharao
1985-1987 Annamma K. K. George Christina Lall Sarojini Prasad Rao Grace Bai Joseph Nihar Nalini Chatriya
Vimala Kantharao
Sumathi Williams
Hannah Joseph
Sarala David
Saroja Sangha
Navamani Elia Peter
Mathai Zachariah
1987-1990 Padmasani J. Gallup S. A. Benjamin E. Joseph S. Devapalana Smitha Pramanik
Jessie Ranjan
Shanti Kumari
Annamma K. K. George
M. Bage
1990-1992 Navamani Elia Peter Nirmala Vasantha Kumar Rajakumari Joseph Ratnavathi Babu Rao Rachel Matthew
Manoj Manjari Kumari
Grace M. Joseph
Padmasani J. Gallup
Narendra John
1992-1997 Navamani Elia Peter Vijayamma Prasad Florence Deenadayalan Shanta George Suguna Devasundaram
Manoj Manjari
Awala Longkumer
Sennangshila Benjamin
P. C. Laltlani
Vidya Benjamin
Ratnavathi Babu Rao
Nirmala Susai
Shyamala Baby
Kunjamma Philip
1997-2002 Jessie Nesakumar B. V. Subbamma Soumini Jayan Sabitha Swaraj Shyamala Sukumar
Margaret Prabhu
Ida Swamidas
Anne Bhosle
Sunitha Noronha
Ashwathy John
2002-2006 Evangeline Anderson Rajkumar Annamma Thariyan Pankaja Manilal Ratnavathi Babu Rao B. Subhashini
Shanti Tilak
Graham Basanti
Christina Lall
Thankamma Varkey
Anna Mary
2006-2009 Nirmala Vasantha Kumar Susan George Matthew Limatula Longkumer Krupaveni Prakasha Rao Susan Thomas
Leela Rajanandam
Ivaleen Ammanna
Kanthamani Christopher Raj
Lovely Mukherjee
Rualzamawii
Ravi Tiwari
2009-2014 Priscilla Reuben
2014-2020 Syamala Sukumar
2020-2024 Jyothi Sundar
2024-Present Jessica Richard Dakerlin Mukhim Sofia Christabel Laila Vijayan Shantha Kumari
Minitha
Elizabeth Giri
Vedakani
Elizabeth Aharone

References

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Notes
  1. ^ a b c d e 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Feminist Hermeneutics, ISPCK, New Delhi, 2002
  4. ^ ATTWI Handbook
Further reading
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