Our Mission
The National Theological Association (NTA) is a community of theological institutions and individuals committed to promoting excellence in theological education in Asia. Our mission is to enhance the quality of theological education, foster a community of scholars and practitioners, and promote the development of leaders who can serve the Church and society.
Our History
The National Theological Association (NTA) has a rich history of promoting theological education and excellence in Asia.
Early Years
NTA was founded in 2014 by a group of visionary leaders who recognized the need for a unified platform to promote theological education in Asia.
Milestones
in 2014: NTA was officially registered as a non-profit organization.
in 2016: NTA launched its first accreditation program for theological institutions.
in 2018: NTA established partnerships with international theological organizations to promote global cooperation and exchange.
Today
NTA continues to play a vital role in promoting theological education and excellence in Asia. With a growing membership of theological institutions and individual members, NTA remains committed to its mission of enhancing the quality of theological education and fostering a community of scholars and practitioners
Our Team
The National Theological Association is an organization of theological institutions committed to the evangelical faith, uniting to serve the Church in equipping God's people for the work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Dr. Roshan Tanu Jamphale
President
Prof. Dr. Nchang Michel Abongwa
Associate Publications Secretary
Prof. Dr. Clive Jacobsen,
Mentor
Prof. Dr. Rajan
Vice Presedent
Dr. L. JOSEDPH MOHAN KUMAR
Associate Accreditation Secretary
General Secretary
Dr. Anish. NR
Noah Mwansa
Administrative Assistant
PRINCIPLES OF NATIONAL THEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
• Collaborative research projects
• Authorization processes
• General meetings of the representatives of the educational institutions of the association
• Professional communities of leaders, faculty, staff and students of theological institutions
• Collective representation of the interests of theological institutions
STATEMENT OF FAITH
We Believe
in the Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy; and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
One God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, His virgin birth, His sinless human life, His divine miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, His mediatorial work, and His Personal return in power and glory.
The Salvation of lost and sinful man through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the believer is enabled to live a holy life, to witness and work for the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Unity of the Spirit of all true believers, the Church, the Body of Christ.
The Resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF NTA
.To help the educational institutions to achieve international standard
.To recognize valid educational programs and to authorize issuance of academic awards.
.To offer assistance and advice to institutions in keeping with the highest standards of international education.
.To network individuals and institutions engaged in higher education in order to pursue common concerns for the cause of excellence.
.To engage in educational programs and projects of global concern.
.To provide accreditation to institutions and programs that seek the same and comply with the standards established.
.To validate programs and institutions where appropriate and needed.
.To attend events providing resourcing, networking, consulting and connectedness to institutional members.
.To serve as a voice for integrated higher education in the Christian tradition among member institutions as well as to other entities and institutions.
.To maintain faithful adherence and commitment to the Christ- centered mission in promoting higher education globally.
Values of NTA
1. BASIC VALUES
• We value the ministry and worship of God to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
• We value the house-building of the Church, mutual assistance and joint ministry at the level of the local community for the sake of growth in Christ.
• We value the spread of the Gospel in all available ways, with the involvement of every member of the Church.
• We value education as the process of forming an integral personality for the ministry of Christ in the church, the world, and the academic community.
• We value research aimed at comprehending the works of God in the world, the church, society and the individual, with the aim of applying its results to the spread of the Kingdom of God.
• We value the partnership of the members of the Body of Christ for the growth of oneself in love.
2. PRACTICAL VALUES
• We value theological education as a tool to help the Church fulfill its mission
• We value the partnership of educational institutions and their mutual help to each other
• We value the quality of theological education in the training of ministers and all members of the church
• We value professional development and growth in order to achieve a more complete realization of the gifts, talents and abilities of each
• We value theology that serves the development of evangelical churches
• We value theological studies carried out at a high academic level and of practical value.
The National Theological Association (NTA) is a community of theological institutions and individuals committed to promoting excellence in theological education in Asia. Our mission is to enhance the quality of theological education, foster a community of scholars and practitioners, and promote the development of leaders who can serve the Church and society.