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:
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 was constituted to draft a constitution for forming an association.
ATTWI became a reality in 1979.
Sessions, venue and topical sessions
1979 (20–22 February), Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute, Chennai, Theologically Trained Women in India - Dare, Share and Act.
1981 (3–6 February), Jeevan Jyothi Retreat Centre, Hyderabad, Theologically Trained Women of India - Called to Serve.
1983 (26–30 May), Queen Victoria Girls Inter College, Agra, New Dimensions in the ministry.
1985 (17–20 January), Charal Mount, Kerala, Feminist Theology in the West and Indian Church's Response.
1987 (26–30 September), UMT College, Calcutta, Christian Home - the Nursery for Christian Concepts.
1990 (8–11 February), Animation Centre, Bishop's House, Nagercoil, New Dawn for Women.
1992 (23–26 October), Mecosabagh Girls Hostel, Nagpur, Theology - A Faith Experience.
1997 (21–24 January), Operation Mobilisation Retreat Centre, Secunderabad, Theology - Praxis.
2002 (31 October - 2 November), Bosco Institute for Research and Development of Youth (BIRDY), Hyderabad, Towards a new community - a violence free society.
2006 (3–5 May), Serampore College, Serampore, Empowered by God - Women transcend barriers.
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:
Evangeline Anderson Rajkumar
Rajula Annie Watson
Pushpa Lalitha
Elizabeth Paul
Navamani Elia Peter
B. V. Subbamma
Wati A. Longchar, Consultant, World Council of Churches:
Feminist Hermeneutics, Lalrinawmi Ralte, Evangeline Anderson Rajkumar, ISPCK, New Delhi, 2002, ISBN 81-7214-710-4.
1979
President - Vanitha Nallathambi
Vice-President - Nalini Arles
Secretary - Katakshamma Paul Raj
Treasurer - K. K. George
Members - Shanti Solanki, Basanthi, Merian Mary, Principal UTC, President of AICCW, Executive Secretary of Asian Church Women's Conference
1981
President - Saroja Moses Sangha
Vice-President - Florence Deenadayalan
Secretary - Sumathi Williams
Treasurer - Susy David
Members - Smitha Pramanik, Shantha Kumari, Vatsala Christian
1983
President - K. K. George
Vice-President - Christina Lall
Secretary - Sarojini Prasad Rao
Treasurer - Grace Bai Joseph
Members - Nihar Nalini Chatriya, Smitha Rathod, Vimala Kantharao
1985
President - K. K. George
Vice-President - Christina Lall
Secretary - Sarojini Prasad Rao
Treasurer - Grace Bai Joseph
Members - Nihar Nalini Chatriya, Vimala Kantharao, Sumathi Williams, Hannah Joseph, K. David, Saroja Sangha, Navamani Elia Peter, Mathai Zachariah
1987
President - Padmasani Gallup
Vice-President - S. A. Benjamin
Secretary - E. Joseph
Treasurer - S. Devapalana
Members - S. Pramanik, Jessie Ranjan, Shanti Kumari, K. K. George, Bage
1990
President - Navamani Elia Peter
Vice-President - Nirmala Vasantha Kumar
Secretary - Rajakumari Joseph
Treasurer - Ratnavathi Babu Rao
Members - Rachel Matthew, Manoj Manjari Kumari, Grace M. Joseph, Padmasani Gallup, Narendra John
1992
President - Navamani Elia Peter
Vice-President - Vijayamma Prasad
Secretary - Florence Deenadayalan
Treasurer - Shanta George
Members - Suguna Devasundaram, Manoj Manjari, Awala Longkumer, Sennangshila Benjamin, P. C. Laltlani, Vidya Benjamin, Ratnavathi Babu Rao, Nirmala Susai, Shyamala Baby, Kunjamma Philip
1997
President - Jessie Nesakumar
Vice-President - B. V. Subbamma
Secretary - Soumini Jayan
Treasurer - Sabitha Swaraj
Members - Shyamala Sukumar, Margaret Prabhu, Ida Swamidas, Anne Bhosle, Sunitha Noronha, Ashwathy John
2002
President - Evangeline Anderson Rajkumar
Vice-President - Annamma Thariyan
Secretary - Pankaja Manilal
Treasurer - Ratnavathi Babu Rao
Members - B. Subhashini, Shanti Tilak, Basanthi, Christina Lall, Thankamma Varkey, Anna Mary
2006
President - Nirmala Vasantha Kumar
Vice-President - Susan George Matthew
Secretary - Limatula Longkumer
Treasurer - Krupaveni Prakasha Rao
Members - Susan Thomas, Leela Rajanandam, Ivaleen Ammanna, Kanthamani Christopher Raj, Lovely Mukherjee, Rualzamawii, Ravi Tiwari
