Theological Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance

Executive Board Chairman: Rev. Dr. Rolf Hille

Theological Commission Purpose
Publications
Fact Sheet

Promoting Biblical Truth by Networking Theologians

The Theological Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance exists to promote biblical truth by networking theologians to serve the church in obedience to Christ.

By internationalizing theological frameworks.
By encouraging original theological reflection and research.
By defending and confirming the gospel.
By focusing discussion on practical and relevant themes in varied contexts.
By articulating biblical truth in forms accessible to all Christians.

The main channels for achieving these aims are:

Networking evangelical theological organizations and theologians worldwide.
Organizing theological reflection teams, task forces, study groups, dialogue groups and other international gatherings.
Disseminating theological reflection about biblical truth in clear and concise formats for use at by the church at all levels.

To meet these objectives the TC will

Establish effective communicative networks of theologians, educators and church leaders.
Partner with regional and national Evangelical Alliance of Theologians to sponsor joint conferences, plan joint publications and foster exchange of theological educators.
Partner with other organizations that are involved in theological education, dissemination of literature and student scholarship programs.
Form strategic alliances with organizations that share our goals and objective.
Mobilize volunteers, part-time staff and recruit other full-time staff to work toward agreed goals.
Engage in a vigorous program of research and publications of topics that apply biblical understanding to relevant problems facing the churches in their ministry. Examples of topics might be: the uniqueness of Christ, the nature and mission of the church, the role of pastoral care in the face of epidemic disease, the Christian response to homosexuality.
Structure and Organization
The TC is currently composed of a core group or Executive Committee consisting of Dr Rolf Hille (Germany) Chair; Dr Ken Gnanakan (India), Vice-chair; Dr David Parker (Australia) Editor; Dr David Hilborn (UK), and Dr George Vandervelde (Canada). (Other names are pending).

(Please note that the previous arrangement of a Commission with up to fifty members has not been operative for several years and has been set aside.)

In addition there is provision for task forces, study groups and other forms of activity as required. At present there is a group engaged in the WEA-Roman Catholic dialogues, headed by Dr George Vandervelde. Plans are underway for task forces on Environmental Stewardship, the WEA Statement of Faith, Ecclesiology, Salvation and Islam and the Authority of Scripture.
For more information, contact Dr Rolf Hille (Executive Chair).

Our Publications:

Our publications are a major channel of communication and forum to reflect global evangelical theology.

Evangelical Review of Theology - a quarterly 96 page journal of articles and book reviews with an international perspective for the purpose of discerning the obedience of faith published on our behalf by Paternoster Periodicals.

WEA Theological News - a quarterly 4 page news sheet of the TC, carrying information about theological trends, conferences, seminaries and faculties, books and other publications.

Occasional Papers - a series of small books on a variety of topical subjects.

You can subscribe to the WEA Theological Commissions publications:

WEA Theological News

Contact: Dr. David Parker

Evangelical Review of Theology

Contact: Paternoster Press, PO Box 300
Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 0QS
United Kingdom

For a fascinating look at the work of the Theological Commission, see Harold Fuller's book, "People of the Mandate", chapter 10: 'One God, Many Worlds'.

Theological Commission Fact Sheet

"Discerning the Obedience of Faith"

Theological Assistance Program (TAP) - established 1968

Theological Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance - established 1974

International Council of Accrediting Agencies (ICAA) - established 1980 (later became ICETE)

Faculty Development Scholarship Scheme - established 1983 - suspended 1995

Theological News first published 1969 - merged with Theological Education Today 1982-90

Evangelical Review of Theology - first published 1977; Index 1977-95 - Oct 1995, CD, 2000

Editor ERT- Dr B.J. Nicholls 1977-86, 1991-98; Dr S. Sumithra 1986-1990 Dr B.R. Ro 1990; Dr D. Parker, 1999-

General Meetings - Consultations

1975 September - London Bible College "Defending and Confirming the Gospel"

1980 March - Mabledon, Kent

1983 June - Wheaton, Ill.

1986 Singapore: "Jesus Christ our Redeemer and Liberator"

1990 Wheaton, Ill: "Theological Issues in the 90s"

1992 Manila, Philippines: "The Unique Christ in our Pluralistic World"

1996 London Bible College: "Faith and Hope for the Future"

2001 Kuala Lumpur (WEF 11th General Assembly): Ecclesiology

Directors:

Dr Bruce J. Nicholls - 1969-1986

Dr Sunand Sumithra (1986-89)

Dr Bong Rin Ro 1990-1996 (acting 1989-90) on furlough 1995-96

Dr James J. Stamoolis - 1998-2001

Chair:

Dr B. Kato 1975

Dr A. Clemenhaga 1975-1980

Dr David Gitari 1980-1986

Dr Peter Kuzmic 1986-1996

Dr. Rolf Hille 1996-

Administrator:

Dr David Parker 1995-6

Dr Rolf Hille 1996-98, 2001-

Scholarship Program

Please note that the scholarship program is no longer active.

We welcome your feedback:

Rolf Hille, Executive Chair

Ken Gnanakan, Vice Chair

Other Theological Commission pages:

Publications

Evangelical Review of Theology

Theological News

Theological Resource Library on CD-ROM

Related pages:

International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE)

What is an Evangelical?