Indigenous Theological Studies

Change is in the wind!  First Nations and other Indigenous leaders and scholars are asking questions about the role Native histories, worldviews and cultures should play in informing and shaping our understandings of the Bible, our Creator and our theology.  We're holding these alongside Western history, culture and theologies, bringing together people of common faith who, within diverse partnerships, can help reshape the Church for the
future.

Why?  Because, as the Spirit moves in the earth at this time many people believe Native North Americans are a pivot point for impact in the contemporary world ­ both for those who are Jesus followers and, those who are not. We believe it too!

NAIITS FORMS HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP

A Renowned University and Seminary and NAIITS Create a New Theological Degree Program


OREGON, June 12, 2010 — An historic agreement was entered into between the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies (NAIITS) and George Fox Evangelical Seminary at Newberg, OR. The agreement marks the beginning of a new type of partnership and is the realization of a long-standing hope for a new way to provide theological education for Native North Americans.

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