Dr. Nalini Arles |
Dr. Nalini Arles is
currently the Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Christian Ministry Department in the United Theological College. She is a distinguished alumnus of
New College, University of Edinburgh where she completed her Doctoral Degree.
Dr.Nalini is presently serving as the Doctoral Dean. She also served as the Acting Registrar for the September Term. She
defines herself as a strict person who stands by her convictions which have
taken her to this level. Being a counsellor she is someone who identifies with
people in their distressing situations. She has travelled extensively and she
is enriched with the enormous experiences that she has gained from these wide
exposures.
Family details
Dr.Nalini is married to
renowned Missiologist Dr. Siga Arles. He is a prolific writer and scholar in
the field of Missiology. At present he heads the organization Contemporary
Center for Christianity. They are blessed with two children. The eldest son
Naveen is a musician who is based in London at present. Recently he was invited
to the House of Commons. Younger son is Sandhesh who is married to Pamila who
is an American. He is working as a Financial Analyst. The family exists as an
exemplary model of Christian witnessing.
Remarkable Positions Held
·
She was the President of the International Council on Pastoral
care and Council for a term.
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She served as the President and the Vice President of
Asia Pacific Council on Pastoral Care and Counselling
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She is one of the founding members of Association of
Theologically Trained Women in India. She also served as the President of the
same in 1970.
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She has taught in a few of the prestigious universities all
around the globe. She has had the privilege of teaching in Graduate Theological
Union Berkley, Lutheran Theological seminary Minneapolis, St.Thomas University
Miami. She was also associated with the Society for Inter-cultural Mission and
Pastoral Work.
Contributions to the academic, eclessia and society in the
year 2012-13
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Presented a paper as part of the Faculty Research Seminar in UTC entitled
“The Psychology of the Terrorists” which has grabbed the attention of many.
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Led a session on the theme “Women of Yesterday and Today”.
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Handled a workshop on “Child Sexual Abuse” for CMS Hostel
Wardens at Nagercoil.
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Handled a workshop for NGO leaders on women empowerment and
conflict resolution models.
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She has preached in various churches in and around Bangalore.
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She was instrumental in organizing a protest at KGF against
Government’s decision of dumping the Nuclear Waste of Koodankulam at KGF.
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She is also engaged in Counselling.
A Ray of Hope for those in Distress
Dr.Nalini
along with her husband runs an NGO named India Ministries Fellowship. The NGO
has three centres which are Boys’ Home at Thiruthanny which accommodates 45
boys, a Girls’ Home at KGF which accommodates 110 girls and a centre to take
care of the children of alcoholic parents at Madhavaram, Chennai. In Madhavaram
the NGO provides lunch for Senior Citizens. The organization has more than 25
staff members. They also run other institutions such as Tailoring Units, DMLT
lab, a primary school and a Nursing school. The NGO has changed the destiny of
hundreds of children from poor families. It aims at the holistic development of
the children.There are Doctors, Dentists, IT
Professionals and many others who are well settled now, who were once part of
these Children’s Homes.
Dr. Nalini
looks back at her life with contentment for what she has achieved so far. “Walking
her talk” is her life’s motto. She believes in practicing what she believes
than talking about it always. This is her constant prayer that “God grant me an
alert mind till the end”. Her relentless
fight for justice still continues to inspire many. She stands out as a unique
personality in the theological arena with her out of the box thinking and
vision.
Phone: 91-9686800403/91-80-23545604
E mail: arles.nalini@gmail.com
Phone: 91-9686800403/91-80-23545604
E mail: arles.nalini@gmail.com
Prepared by Rency Thomas George, BD III
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