THEOLOGIAN
Who is a registered Christian theologian?
A registered christian theologian is one who has successfully completed a course of study in an institution approved by the association and holds an approved or recognized degree or qualification to that effect.
The Association
This is an Association of men and women nationwide conceived, founded by some notable theologians but registered and recognized by Federal Republic of Nigeria as a learned and professional body for theological and biblical experts. The Association unites those with and interested in biblical and theological education and also in the application of biblical and theological knowledge to develop individuals and Nigeria.
The vision of having a regulatory body for theologians in Nigeria came to Prof. Augustus Olakunle Macaulay, a bible teacher and theologian who realized that there are many Bible Colleges and Christian Universities in Nigeria but non-existence of professional and accredited body for theologians early 1998. He therefore shared the vision with some reputable theologians who agreed to have a body capable of recognizing the importance of theology and theologians in Nigeria and developing theology for Nigeria.
The first meeting was held in Ibadan, Oyo State in 1998 with only twelve theologians in attendance. Two other meetings held in Lagos after the first one constituted the body.
In 1998, the trustees and executives were empowered to register the Association by Federal Republic of Nigeria for recognition and acceptability. The trustees and the executives prayerfully presented the Constitution of the Association to the Federal Republic of Nigeria for approval and registration.
In April 2002, Association of Christian Theologians (ACTS) was eventually registered and a Certificate of Registration No. 14,511 was issued. Association of Christian Theologians (ACTS) therefore became an incorporated body.
Objectives
(a) To give recognition to men and women who are qualified theologians.
(b) To establish and promote forum for the development of theology in Nigeria.
(c) To maintain the highest standard of biblical discipline among members.
(d) To maintain a register of members in good standard.
(e) To advice government on matters concerning political, social, economic and moral matters and maintain a high level of co-operation with governments.
(f) To provide a common forum for all qualified theologians throughout Nigeria by such means as Seminars, Conferences and Meetings. The reading of papers and promotion of academic research.
(g) To foster and encourage members to undertake voluntary work for the purpose of furthering the objects of the Association.
(h) To Collaborate with appropriate government agencies and other training/educational bodies in Nigeria or elsewhere in effecting the objects of the Association.
Organization
The Association has a Governing Council, the Board of Trustees and different working committees.
The Annual General Meeting is where member has equal opportunity and right to shape the Association’s future.
Membership Category
The Association has two categories of members, viz:
(a) Individual members.
(b) Corporate members.
Membership is open to all Christian theologians, academics, theological researchers, christian ministries, Bible and Theological Institutions, Libraries, Publishers, Professional Christian Training Schools i.e. Seminaries and Statutory Regulatory Bodies with a mandate for theological development.
Eligibility
A. FELLOW
(i) He/She has attended the age of not less than 50years.
(ii) Have 10 years relevant experience in the office or position as a theologian.
(iii) Is a holder of recognized certificate or degree from a recognized institution.
(iv) Is considered by the Council to be a fit person to be enrolled.
B. MEMBER
(i) If he/she has attend the age of not less than 40 years.
(ii) Have 5 years relevant experience in the office or position as a theologian.
(iii) Is a holder of a recognized certificate or degree of the Association’s approved academic or professional qualifications.
(iv) Is considered by the council to be a fit person to be enrolled.
C. ASSOCIATE MEMBER
(i) If he/she attained the age of not less than 30 years.
(ii) Have 2 years relevant experience in the office or position as a theologian.
D. GRADUATE MEMBER
(i) He/she is not less than 25 years of age and holds a recognized qualification of the Institute/College recognized by the Association.
(ii) Has no relevant years of experience.
(iii) Is considered a fit and proper person to be enrolled by the Council.
E. CORPORATE MEMBER
Every registered Theological School/Institute shall be eligible to be elected corporate member as determined by the Council. Such Institution shall apply for consideration to the Council on duly completed application forms showing details of their particulars. On admission the Association shall notify the Institution of the admission and the fees shall be paid.
Benefits
Individual Members
Corporate Members
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