South Asian Research Society for Theology & Missiology

Mission & Vision

Our Vision

To be a globally respected scholarly society advancing excellence in theology and missiology through rigorous research, meaningful collaboration, and transformative scholarship rooted in the diverse realities of South Asia and its global diaspora.

Our Mission

The South Asian Research Society for Theology and Missiology (SARSTM) exists to promote high-quality theological and missiological scholarship by fostering research, publication, academic dialogue, and professional collaboration. Through peer-reviewed publications, conferences, workshops, research initiatives, and institutional partnerships, the Society seeks to equip scholars, educators, students, church leaders, and mission practitioners to engage thoughtfully with contemporary theological and missiological challenges.

SARSTM is committed to advancing ethical scholarship, mentoring emerging researchers, encouraging interdisciplinary inquiry, and contributing to the Church, the academy, and society through research that is academically rigorous, contextually informed, and globally relevant.

Our Core Commitments

Academic Excellence — Upholding the highest standards of scholarly research, peer review, and publication.

Faithful Scholarship — Encouraging research that is intellectually rigorous and grounded in the historic Christian faith.

Research Integrity — Promoting honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in every stage of research and publication.

Contextual Engagement — Addressing the theological, missiological, cultural, historical, and religious realities of South Asia and its global diaspora.

Global Collaboration — Building meaningful partnerships among scholars, institutions, churches, and research organizations across the world.

Mentoring Emerging Scholars — Investing in the next generation of researchers through training, networking, and professional development.

Innovation in Scholarship — Embracing new methods, technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches that strengthen theological and missiological research.

Service Through Knowledge — Encouraging scholarship that contributes to the Church, enriches theological education, informs mission practice, and serves the wider society.