The International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) is a global community, sponsored by eight regional associations of theological schools, to enable international interaction and collaboration among all those concerned for the enhancement of evangelical theological education worldwide. Visit https://icete.info/news/ for recent international news on theological education in connection with the ICETE.
The ECTE is one of the founding members of the ICETE and a permanent member of the board. All ECTE member institutions are automatically also members of the ICETE.
History
ICETE’s origins are rooted in the emergence of networks of evangelical theological schools in the majority world during the late 1960s and early 1970s. From among these new associations came a call for some means by which they might be in regular contact and collaboration at the international level. The WEA Theological Commission agreed to sponsor the project, and ICETE was formed in March 1980.
In the years since its founding ICETE has become the established forum for dialogue and cooperation among evangelical theological educators internationally. ICETE has also taken a leading role in fostering renewal and excellence in evangelical theological education globally. ICETE’s membership now covers all major regions of the world. ICETE’s past International Directors were: Paul Bowers (1980-82); Robert Youngblood (1983-88); Roger Kemp (1989-97); Dieumeme Noelliste (2000-06); Paul Sanders (2006-2012), Riad Kassis (2013-2019).
ICETE is a Global Partner of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). ICETE’s governing Board includes of a representative from each member association. ICETE’s Director administers the activities of ICETE under the oversight of the Board’s executive committee.
Purposes
ICETE advances quality and collaboration in global theological education to strengthen and accompany the church in its mission. ICETE is a global community, sponsored by seven regional associations of theological schools, to enable international interaction and collaboration among all those concerned for the enhancement of evangelical theological education worldwide.
The vision objectives of ICETE include:
- Quality – Develop, disseminate, mutually validate, harmonize, and inspire quality in theological education, aimed at fostering reciprocal trust among stakeholders, including the church.
- Community and connections– Cultivate worldwide relationships, stimulated through gatherings, communications for reflection, interactive dialogue, collaboration, and practice in support of the church’s mission.
- Resources – Train, consult, and provide resources for those involved in theological education, marked by relevance, accessibility, and collaborative effectiveness.