An NTA-Accredited Anglican Theological Seminary of the Indian Anglican Church and Council
Scripture • Theology • Mission • Ministry
Indian Anglican Theological Seminary (IATS) is an Anglican theological institution committed to providing academically structured, Scripture-rooted and ministry-focused theological education through an accessible online learning environment. IATS serves students, clergy, church leaders and those preparing for Christian ministry in India and internationally.
Indian Anglican Theological Seminary was established by the Indian Anglican Church and Council (IACC) to provide systematic theological education and ministerial formation within the Anglican tradition. Our educational philosophy is founded upon Holy Scripture and informed by the historic Anglican theological tradition, including the Creeds, the Book of Common Prayer and the Thirty-Nine Articles.
Accessible. Structured. Academic. Digital. IATS has been designed as a digital theological institution, enabling students to pursue theological education without geographical relocation, combining technology with faculty-led academic engagement.
Structured video-based course content.
Scheduled interaction with faculty and fellow students.
Course modules, readings and academic resources.
Guided theological discussion and interaction.
Structured academic work designed around programme learning outcomes.
Examinations and other assessment methods appropriate to each course.
Academic guidance throughout the student's programme.
The IATS Learning Management System provides a centralized academic environment for students and faculty. Students can access:
The digital environment enables IATS to maintain structured and traceable academic processes while preserving meaningful faculty-student interaction.
Foundational theological education for Christians seeking systematic biblical and theological knowledge.
Intermediate theological education combining biblical studies, theology, ministry and mission.
A comprehensive undergraduate theological programme covering biblical studies, systematic theology, church history, practical theology, mission and research.
Advanced theological study involving specialized coursework, theological research, academic writing and supervised research.
Advanced research-oriented theological education for scholars and experienced ministry leaders.
IATS programmes are designed around clearly defined academic and ministerial learning outcomes. Graduates are expected to progressively demonstrate the ability to:
IATS maintains a qualified academic faculty comprising theological educators, researchers, clergy and subject specialists. Faculty appointments consider:
Faculty members contribute to teaching, assessment, academic advising, curriculum development and research supervision according to their academic responsibilities.
Student learning is evaluated through a structured assessment framework, conducted according to established institutional policies and programme requirements.
Critical engagement with theological literature and course content.
Evaluation of knowledge, understanding and application.
Academic investigation of theological and ministry-related subjects.
Development of theological communication and presentation skills.
Application of theological learning within appropriate ministry contexts.
Advanced academic research for higher-level programmes.
IATS is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity. Students are expected to demonstrate honesty, originality and responsible scholarship. Our academic policies address:
IATS provides students with access to a growing digital theological library and academic resource environment. Resources include:
IATS promotes theological scholarship through faculty research, student research, M.Th. and D.Th. research, academic seminars, theological conferences, research methodology training, and academic publications.
The Indian Anglican Journal of Theology and Mission serves as the academic publication initiative associated with IACC, providing a platform for theological, missiological and Anglican scholarship.
Visit IAJTM →Studying online does not mean studying alone. Students receive structured academic support through:
IATS operates within the institutional framework of IACC. The seminary maintains appropriate structures for:
Ecclesiastical oversight and academic administration are appropriately distinguished to support academic integrity and institutional accountability.
IATS maintains a continuous quality improvement framework covering:
IATS has undergone the applicable accreditation process of the National Theological Association (NTA), a body accrediting theological institutions committed to the evangelical faith. The accreditation reflects the evaluation of the institution's applicable theological education programmes in accordance with NTA's accreditation framework.
Accreditation information is published in accordance with the official NTA accreditation documentation. Fields above will be completed once the official certificate details are available.
At IATS, we believe theological education should produce more than academic knowledge. It should form people who are:
Theological education and ministerial formation
Counselling and pastoral support services
Study Scripture. Understand Theology. Serve the Church. Engage the Mission.
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Indian Anglican Church and Council · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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