Welcome to ANZATS:
Supporting and developing leadership in theological education.
The Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools was formed in 1968 and comprises 64 theological colleges and seminaries of all churches in Australia and New Zealand.
ANZATS 2010 Conference:
The 2010 conference is to be held at Trinity College, Melbourne, Victoria, on July 7-9.
Theme: 'The Future of God': Eschatology and the global challenges of the future.
Click here for more information on the 2010 ANZATS Conference
ANZATS Constitution
The Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools is governed by a constitution. A copy of the constitution is availalable to view here.
Our objectives:
- to provide a meeting ground where the goals of and challenges facing theological schools, especially those in Australia and New Zealand, may be studied, and to provide facilities for Member Institutions to confer concerning all matters of common interest; and
- to help Member Institutions keep theological education relevant to changing ecclesial, educational, social and governmental contexts, and to make representations to governments, churches and other bodies regarding theological education; and
- to recommend standards and to maintain a list of Member Institutions on the basis of such standards; and to arrange for such other affiliations or connections as will assist in promoting theological studies and research; and
- to facilitate the development of the faculty of Member Institutions, including through the provision of regular conferences, the creation and support of state-level chapters, and by encouraging forums for networking across the theology sector; and
- to facilitate the most efficient use of the resources for theological education available; and
- to promote continuous quality improvement in theological education.