SPATS works through its four main programmes: Accreditation, Pacific Journal of Theology, Weavers and Institutional Strengthening. •    Accreditation SPATS Accreditation Commission offers a consultative and supportive service to member schools wishing to provide their students with internationally recognised qualifications.  They produce and review the SPATS’ Handbook, which sets out standards, curriculum guidelines and a self-assessment process.  This helps each school reach and maintain a programme that fulfills the mission statement of the association.   This accreditation process began over thirty years ago in an attempt to improve and maintain a certain kind of excellence among the theological schools whose programmes it accredited.   •    Pacific Journal of Theology The Pacific Journal of Theology stimulates Christian theological reflection and writing from the many Pacific cultural perspectives.  In order that a Pacific theology might take its place among other emerging theologies gaining credibility in the global church.  The Journal acts as a forum for exchanging ideas, and records and preserves for future generations what is still largely an oral faith tradition.  It is published twice yearly, usually following a major theme, and enjoys a worldwide circulation, particularly among theological libraries. •    Weavers Weavers, the women in theological education committee of SPATS, has mandate to promote and advocate theological education for women among Pacific churches.  Weavers originated in a workshop on Women and Ministry in the Pacific held by SPATS and the Pacific Conference of Churches in 1989.  The Weavers Committee and Coordinator have worked together since then to raise awareness, foster better relationships with church leaders and principals, and listen to and advise on the needs of women in the churches and schools. •    Institutional Strengthening The Institutional Strengthening programme aims at enhancing the institutional growth of member schools.  Seminars help faculty members of theological colleges with teaching and learning skills.  Capacity building consultations help member schools to stay abreast of the new issues and ideas affecting Pacific people.  The seminars and consultations are SPATS’ way of committing itself to promoting Pacific talent and developing the skills of people, the instruments of God’s gifts.

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