Ongoing Mission Research

The following agencies collaborate with USCMA on various topics of research such as mission, mission history, missiology, cross-cultural education, mission studies and mission education.

American Society of Missiology
An ecumenical community of scholarship, fellowship and mission, ASM promotes the scholarly study of theological, historical, social and practical questions related to the missionary dimension of the Christian church. It relates studies in missiology to the other scholarly disciplines, facilitates mutual assistance and exchange of information among those engaged, encourages research and publication in the study of Christian missions and promotes fellowship and cooperation among individuals and institutions engaged in activities and studies related to missiology. ASM publishes a quarterly scholarly journal of mission studies: Missiology: An International Review.

American Society of Missiology
204 N. Lexington Avenue
Wilmore, KY 40390
Phone: 859-858-2216
Web site: http://www.asmweb.org/

Association of Professors of Mission
An ecumenical association of professors of mission to promote fellowship and professional usefulness, share research through papers, presentations and discussion of mission issues, as well as exchange of syllabi. The Association meets annually to discuss pedagogical methodology and on-going research.

Association of Professors of Mission
Bonnie Sue Lewis
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563-589-3110
Web site: www.asmweb.org/apm/

The Catholic Theological Society of America
An association of professional theologians. Its purpose is to promote studies and research in theology within the Roman Catholic tradition, to relate theological science to current problems, and to foster a more effective theological education by providing a forum for an exchange of views among theologians and with scholars in other disciplines.

Catholic Theological Society of America
Web site: www.jcu.edu/ctsa

Catholic Theological Union
The largest Roman Catholic school of theology and ministry in the U.S. CTU prepares students to serve the Church throughout the world. CTU offers a variety of courses and degree programs for both lay and religious people who are preparing for the ministry or who want to delve deeper into their faith.

Catholic Theological Union
5401 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615-5698
Phone: 773-324-8000
Web site: http://www.ctu.edu/

Glenmary Research Center
The Center supports Glenmary Home Missioners by providing applied research to Glenmary leadership, individual missioners, Church leaders and the wider society. The Center collects and maintains databases of current conditions and trends; cultivates a research library for use by Glenmary priests, brothers and co-workers; maintains ties with groups related to Glenmary activities relevant to the research focus of the GRC; and publicizes and distributes ideas, information and materials developed by and through the GRC.

Glenmary Research Center
1312 Fifth Avenue, North
Nashville, TN 37208
Phone: 615-256-1905
Fax: 615-251-1472
Email: grc@glenmary.org
Web site: http://www.glenmary.org/

International Association for Mission Studies
IAMS is an international, inter-confessional and interdisciplinary professional society for the scholarly study of Christian witness and its impact in the world. IAMS publishes the journal Mission Studies twice a year and sponsors conferences every three to four years.

International Association for Mission Studies
Secretariat
c/o Nijmegen Institute for Missiology
PO Box 9044
NL-6500 KD Nijemegen
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 24 361 2727
Fax: +31 24 361 1802
Email: iams@missionstudies.org
Web site: http://www.missionstudies.org/

International Association of Catholic Missiologists
The International Association of Catholic Missiologists exists for the purpose of promoting missiological research, studies and educational activities and encourage collaboration among Catholic missiologists. 

Executive Secretary
180 Place Juge-Desnoyers
Laval, Quebec
CANADA H7G 1A4
Email: bertrand@smelaval.org
Web site: www.iamc-aimc.com


International Bulletin of Missionary Research
Established in 1950 by Pierce Beaver IBMR is a quarterly ecumenical bulletin featuring articles on various topics in mission research. It is published by the Overseas Ministries Study Center in New Haven, CT.

International Bulletin of Missionary Research
490 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: 203-624-6672
Email: ibmr@omsc.org
Web site: www.omsc.org/ibmr.html

Overseas Ministries Study Center
OMSC was founded in 1922 as a housing and renewal center for missionaries on furlough. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, near Yale Divinity School, OMSC offers an annual series of seminars and workshops for continuing education in cross-cultural ministries. These programs are open to missionaries on furlough, international church leaders, mission executives pastors, educators, students, and lay leaders from all nations and Christian traditions. The Center publishes the International Bulletin of Missionary Research, a missiological journal.

Overseas Ministries Study Center
490 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511-2196
Phone: 203-624-6672
Email: study@OMSC.org
Web site: http://www.omsc.org/

Service of Documentation and Studies
SEDOS began during Vatican II for the exchange of information and views on Mission in the Church. It is a membership organization made up of religious missionary societies. Inter-religious dialogue and ecumenism are important dimensions of the Service. SEDOS organizes various seminars throughout the year and provides an umbrella for various groups meeting on a regular basis for updating and sharing of information on particular mission situations. They publish the bi-monthly SEDOS Bulletin with articles in English and French. The Service contains an extensive collection of books and a computer-based program of significant mission topics.

Service of Documentation and Studies
Via dei Verbiti, 1
00154 Rome
ITALY
Phone: 39-06-57-41-350
Fax: 39-06-57-55-787
Email: sedos@pcn.net
Web site: http://www.sedos.org/

Washington Theological Union
The Union is a Roman Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry. It educates candidates for ordination to the priesthood, and men and women of many backgrounds for service to church and world.

Washington Theological Union
6896 Laurel Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
Toll free: 1-800-334-9922
Phone: 202-726-8800
Fax: 202-726-1716
Web site: http://www.wtu.edu/