Association of Theologically Trained Women of India


The Association of Theologically Trained Women of India is an association of Indian women theologians which was constituted in 1979 in Chennai.
It is an ecumenical organisation with more than 500 members.

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:
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.

Sessions, venue and topical sessions

Membership to ATTWI is presently restricted to those who hold a degree in theology offered by the Senate of Serampore College or such other theological degrees recognised by the Senate.
ATTWI members include:
1979
1981
1983
1985
1987
1990
1992
1997
2002
2006