Welcome to The National Theological Association (NTA)
Serving the Church through Faithful Theological Education
The National Theological Association (NTA) is a non-profit theological accrediting association serving Christian theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and ministry training institutions in India and other regions.
In keeping with its mission to serve the Church, NTA supports institutions committed to evangelical faith and responsible scholarship through peer-based accreditation, quality assurance, and academic guidance. Through collaboration and shared accountability, NTA encourages theological education that is faithful to Scripture and responsive to ecclesial and cultural contexts.
NTA works with institutions of various sizes and educational models—including campus-based and distance-learning contexts—seeking to foster theological education that is academically rigorous, spiritually formative, and oriented toward the formation of leaders for the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Recognizing the vital role of local churches in leadership formation and ministry training, NTA respects the autonomy of the local Church and supports initiatives that equip God’s people for ministry, while maintaining a clear and responsible distinction between church-based formation and institutional theological education.
Our Mission
The National Theological Association (NTA) exists to serve the Church by strengthening theological education through evangelical faith, responsible scholarship, and peer-based accreditation, equipping institutions to form leaders for the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What Is NTA?
The National Theological Association (NTA) is a fellowship of theological institutions and educators committed to evangelical faith and responsible scholarship, working together to serve the Church in equipping the people of God for the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through peer engagement, shared standards, and mutual encouragement, NTA seeks to strengthen theological education and promote faithfulness, academic integrity, and missional effectiveness among its member institutions.
Why Choose the National Theological Association?
The National Theological Association was established to support theological institutions—particularly within Asia and the Asia-Pacific context—where theological education must engage thoughtfully with cultural realities, ministry needs, and the life of the Church.
Through its work, NTA seeks to assist institutions as they:
Contextualize theological education in faithful and responsible ways
Strengthen academic and theological standards
Support pastors, churches, and Christian communities
Equip leaders for effective ministry within their own cultural contexts
NTA serves as a supportive peer community, walking alongside institutions as they seek to contribute meaningfully to the mission of Jesus Christ.
Global Engagement & Partnerships
The National Theological Association values engagement with the wider global community of theological education and quality assurance.
Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN)
NTA is an Associate Member of the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN), affirming its commitment to quality assurance, evaluation, and good practice in higher education.
International Alliance for Christian Education (IACE)
NTA recognizes and engages with the work of the International Alliance for Christian Education (IACE), a global evangelical network operating within the framework of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE).
Through these engagements, NTA contributes to global dialogue on theological education and leadership formation while remaining rooted in regional and contextual realities.
Our Commitment
The National Theological Association is committed to:
Serving the Church through faithful theological education
Encouraging integrity, accountability, and transparency
Respecting institutional autonomy and diversity
Promoting continuous reflection and improvement
Fostering unity within evangelical theological diversity
Walk With the NTA Community
The National Theological Association invites theological institutions, educators, and Christian leaders to walk with us in a collaborative community committed to faithfulness, excellence, and service.
Together, we seek to strengthen theological education for the benefit of the Church and society, for the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ.