ATA seeks to facilitate the improvement of the quality of educational programs of its members through accreditation of programs, whether residential, extension, and other combination of systems. A manual is available for anyone interested. The accreditation model that ATA has adopted is based on four key principles:

Values: Values are central to the design and practice of education. Throughout the accreditation process, an attempt has been made to focus attention as much on why policies or practices are observed, as on the policies and practices themselves. Four categories of value inform the accreditation philosophy. These are administrative values, relational values, theological values, and educational values.

Process: The accreditation process should lead to significant institutional improvement. Educators should not be disheartened, therefore, when the self-evaluation study reveals areas of their programs that require further attention. This is expected and can provide important benefits.

Cooperation: Accreditation should involve both the accrediting agency and those persons who belongs to or benefit from the examined program. While roles are different, cooperation in the evaluation process affords the surest route to just and significant conclusions.

Prayer: Evaluation of theological education should be undertaken prayerfully, just as all ministry training is undertaken. Prayer should be part of every step in the evaluation and accreditation process.
The accreditation process involves the preparation of the self-study by the institution, the visit by a team of theologians and educators, the approval of the Commission on Accreditation. Institutions interested in the accreditation service pay a visiting fee, in addition to taking care of the travel and hospitality expenses of the team. Normally, teams visit several schools in one country and expenses are distributed among the participating schools.

ATA Accreditation Staff

Accreditation Secretary

Dr Lua

Dr. Theresa R. Lua

Associate Accreditation Secretary

Dr. Jonathan Ro

Asia Theological Association
Unit 702, Centro Plaza Condominium
49 Scout Madriñan Corner Scout Torillo
Quezon City 1103, Philippines
Telephone: (632) 668 1906
Email: theresarlua@hotmail.com , ataasia@gmail.com

Regional Secretary

India

Dr. Bennet Lawrence

The Regional Secretary – India

003, Providence Apartments, 10 BDS Garden Road, Geddalahalli, Kothanur Post, Bangalore – 560077

Tel: +91-9611599811

Email: info@ataindia.org

Website: http://www.ataindia.org

Membership Application

Application for membership in the Asia Theological Association is the first step in seeking accreditation and fellowship. This application should be sent to the ATA Administrative Office Unit 702 Centro Plaza Condominium 49 Scout Madriñan St. Quezon City 1103, Philippines together with the application fee.

In the case of institutions in India who wish to apply for ATA membership, please send your application to:

The Regional Secretary – India
Asia Theological Association
003, Providence Apartments
10, BDS Garden Road
Geddalahalli
Bangalore – 560077

Tel. No.: +91-9611599811

The ATA India office will advise regarding the application fee and other requirements.

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