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| May
2008, Forgiveness and Reconciliation Seminar in Godavari, Kathmandu |
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The
second reconciliation seminar held jointly by ATEN and UMN took
place in Godavari, Kathmandu from May 5-8, 2008. This year we
had Emmanuel Kopwe and his wife Angeline. both from Tanzania,
particpating. Many learnt to genuinely forgive offenders for the
first time. ATEN's Divya Khanal coordinated the seminar. Ramesh
Khatry helped in editing the manual, organising prayer, and teaching.
Teachers from UMN were: Joe Campbell, Janet Campbell, Bal Kumari
Gurung, and David McConkey. ATEN and UMN will organise regional
seminars in East and West Nepal in the latter part of 2008. In
addition to theological education, ATEN has taken on the reconciliation
ministry because the 10 year old conflict between the government
and the Maoists has left many bitter, wounded, revengeful citizens
who need healing, which only our Lord Jesus can provide.
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the Association for Theological Education in Nepal (ATEN) exists
to promote Biblical education in Nepal. We have been at it from
1993! |
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At present, our association consists of 28 members (Bible schools,
colleges and church groups). ATEN currently runs a library and
aims to attract Christians who are either involved in the teaching/preaching
ministry or are students attending various Bible colleges around
Kathmandu. ATEN will help any interested Bible college seek affiliation
for the five year integreated Bachelor of Divinity degree (BD)
in 2012 under affiliation with Serampore University, initially
begun as a college by William Carey himself. BD is a theological
graduate degree recognized worldwide. Students with 10+2 or high
school pass and two years of college can attend. Budding writers
can live in the hostel at ATEN for six months and produce a book,
either in English or Nepali. The book should be on the Bible,
contemporary issues or history. Writers will receive free food
and board, and monthly pocket-money.
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 The ATEN building |
The
shortened version of our constitution down below gives a very
good idea of our goals and functions. Read it. If you have any
questions, 'CONTACT' on the main menu of this web site will tell
you how to get in touch with us.
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Our
Constitution
- Statement
of Faith: The Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely
inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy, and the supreme
authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
- Purpose:
To promote quality Biblical education in Nepal by acting as
a facilitator among the already existing theological institutions
or the ones to be established in future.
- Procedure:
For the first phase, ATEN shall work towards making the five
year BD affiliation with Serampore University possible by establishing
a common library, providing classroom facilities, and qualified
teachers. Master of Theology (MTh) is our next goal.
- Base:
ATEN will consist of a general body that is as widely representative
as possible. The general body consists of all two representatives
from church groups, mission bodies, theological institutions,
and other Christian organizations that choose to become members
of ATEN.
- Representatives
from as many church groups in Nepal as possible.
- Representatives
from theological "colleges" currently running
and to run in the future.
- Representatives
from as many mission bodies currently serving in Nepal as
possible.
- The
general body will meet once a year for discussion, fellowship,
and electing representatives -when applicable - to the executive
committee.
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