The courses offered here can be used in ICAATS accredited institutions for credit.
The International Council For Alternate And Theological Studies (ICAATS) is an Indian NGO, which had an informal beginning in 1947 and since then it has been involved as an NGO in informal encouragement of theological studies within India.
Documents were submitted by ICAATS related people for Government Approval in 2003, and after the due course of examination such an approval was granted on 15th December according to the laws of the State and Central Government of India. The approval was given by the registering authority of the Central and state governments.
Through this approval, ICAATS has been permitted by the Government of India to play a deciding role in the development and accreditation of theological courses which do not come under the preview of University Grants Commission.
This approval by the Government of India is in accordance with the Constitution of India, which in the 29th and 30th Articles grants special rights to the Minority Groups in India. This includes the right of Christians to establish, run, and accredit courses devoted to Christian Theology.
ICAATS is also authorized to accredit theological studies outside India in keeping with the international character of the Christian community. [With thanks from the ICAATS website]
