I attended the Asia Theological Association’s Consultation in downtown Manila with alumni from the Center For Biblical Studies and Seminary. For those familiar with Evangelical Theological Society, this conference is similar. The conference started on Tuesday and concludes on Thursday. The topic of the conference was, “interdisciplinary approaches to doing theology in Asia.” The scholarship was outstanding but just as important was networking opportunities for the institution. We were also able to better understand requirements to become an accredited member of ATA.
Our trip from Antipolo to downtown was eleven miles, this short distance took us two and a half hours. I am told this is not abnormal for this morning trip. Along the way we encountered an army of “Jeepny” (pictured below). These colorful vehicles were originally constructed from Jeeps left behind after WWII. They were modified to carry people and materials, a sort of taxi. It may be the earliest form of Uber! The Jeepny vehicles are everywhere on the streets of Manila jockeying for passengers. These vehicles added to the already exciting driving style found in the Philippines that is not for the faint of heart.
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