From L-R: Dr. Pongsak Limthongviratn (Bangkok Institute of Theology, Thailand), Dr. Eleuterio Revollido (Aglipay Central Theological Seminary, Philippines), Dr. Gloria Lita Mapangdol (St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary, Philippines), Mrs. Anietessie Palmes (ATESEA Staff), Dr. Nang Sawm Piang (Tedim Christian College, Myanmar), Dr. Lidya Tandirerung (STFT INTIM Makassar, Indonesia), Dr. Kenneth Tsang (Lutheran Theological Seminary, Hong Kong), Dr. Edwin Tay (Trinity Theological College, Singapore), Dr. Limuel Equina (ATESEA Executive Director), Dr. Siaw Fung Chong (Seminari Teologi Malaysia, Malaysia), and Dr. Chunghua Lin (Yushan Theological College and Seminary, Taiwan).
Chairperson: Dr. Kenneth Tsang – Lutheran Theological Seminary, Hong Kong
Vice Chairperson: Dr. Edwin Tay – Trinity Theological College, Singapore
Secretary: Dr. Gloria Lita Mapangdol – St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary, Philippines
Treasurer: Dr. Elueterio Revollido – Aglipay Central Theological Seminary, Philippines
Members
Dr. Lidya Tandirerung – STFT INTIM Makassar, Indonesia
Dr. Siaw Fung Chong – Seminari Teologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Nang Sawm Piang – Tedim Christian College, Myanmar
Dr. Lin Changhua – Yushan Theological College and Seminary, Taiwan
Dr. Pongsak Limthongviratn – Bangkok Institute of Theology, Thailand
Executive Director: Dr. Limuel Equina
Administrative Staff:
Mrs. Sheila Tipon
Mrs. Anietessie Palmes
This thrust covers the areas of doctoral studies, teaching competencies, and research for the academic development of the faculty among member schools.
Library provides an essential support to the academic requirements of the institution for excellence. Under this thrust, the theological librarians are given opportunities for professional development.
The sustainability of the institutional and academic degree programs of the theological institutions is fundamentally tied to strong leadership. This is done through continuing education of leaders who help occupy critical positions to achieve the aims and goals of the institution.
Research, Publication and Writing are important components of education which reflect the quality of the institution and its public impact.
Membership in the Association is open to institutions regularly engaged in training for Christian ministry in Southeast Asia.
List of requirements for those schools/ institutions who would like to apply for membership in ATESEA.