Partner with Us

The Trust grows through partnership. We work with institutions, scholars, churches, professionals and individuals who share our commitment to education, research and the transformation of communities.

Academic Partnership

We partner with educational and theological institutions to develop and strengthen programmes that integrate theology, religious studies and interdisciplinary learning.

Who it is for: Seminaries, colleges, universities and departments of religion or theology.

What it can look like:

  • Joint courses and programme development
  • Visiting lectureships and guest teaching
  • Use of the THEOn online platform for partner students
  • Student and faculty exchange
  • Joint seminars and conferences

Research Collaboration

We collaborate with scholars, institutions and research networks on interdisciplinary research that brings theology and religious studies into dialogue with the humanities and social sciences.

Who it is for: Individual scholars, research centres, networks and doctoral researchers.

What it can look like:

  • Joint research projects and co-authored papers
  • Conferences, symposia and colloquia
  • Fieldwork on lived religion
  • Shared publications
  • Research fellowships

Programme Partnership

We work with churches and institutions to design and facilitate educational programmes that equip people for thoughtful Christian engagement, leadership and ministry that serves communities.

Who it is for: Churches, denominations, mission organisations, ministries and professional groups.

What it can look like:

  • THEOn certificate courses for a congregation or cohort
  • Workshops and short courses
  • Leadership and ministry training
  • Programmes in English and Tamil

Financial Partnership

We welcome individuals and organisations who wish to support our educational and research work through financial contributions, helping us extend and strengthen it.

Who it is for: Individuals, families, institutions and foundations in India.

What it can look like:

  • One-time or regular gifts
  • Scholarships for students and research scholars
  • Sponsoring a course, a conference or the library
  • Corpus and legacy gifts

Financial contributions are accepted from within India only. The Trust does not accept foreign contributions.

Contributions are used solely to promote the objects of the Trust and are audited annually.

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Volunteer and Professional Support

We welcome volunteers and professionals who offer their skills in web and design, translation, editing, and Tamil and English content. If you cannot give financially, this is a meaningful way to help.

Who it is for: Students, professionals, retirees and anyone with time and skill to give.

What it can look like:

  • Web development and design
  • Translation between English and Tamil
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Writing and content creation in English and Tamil

Network Partnership

We work with organisations that wish to link with us, refer students or co-promote events, so that more people can benefit from our programmes.

Who it is for: Churches, colleges, ministries, associations and online communities.

What it can look like:

  • Linking to the Trust, MCISR and THEOn from your website
  • Referring students and participants
  • Co-promoting events and courses
  • Sharing resources and announcements

Why partner with us

  • Non-profit

    Religious Education Trust
    Reg. No. 360/2013

  • Established Initiatives

    MCISR (Research)
    THEOn (Online Learning)

  • Accountable

    Annual audits
    Transparent governance

How it works

  1. 1

    Start a conversation

    Tell us who you are and how you would like to partner.

  2. 2

    We respond

    A member of the Trust team replies within five working days to understand your interest.

  3. 3

    Agree together

    We agree the scope, and where appropriate record it in a written understanding.

Start a Conversation

We reply within five working days.

See also our Contact page for addresses and general enquiries.