General
Criteria
The basic criteria for all types of membership of IAMS is acceptance of the objectives of the association:
to promote the scholarly study of theological, historical and practical questions relating to mission;
to disseminate information concerning mission among all those engaged in such studies and among the general public;
to relate studies in mission to studies in theological and other disciplines;
to promote fellowship, cooperation and mutual assistance in mission studies;
to organize international conferences of missiologists;
to encourage the creation of centres of research;
and to stimulate publications in missiology
Further to that all members, except Honorary Life Members, are expected to pay the annual fee to the association.
There are three member categories with the following specific criteria:
Individual Members
Acceptance of the objectives of the the association
Academic qualifications, normally doctorate or equivalent
Research active (publications within the last 5 years)
Recognition by peers (recommendations by two sponsors required)
Individual members pay an annual fee determined by the General Meeting (Constitution §4).
For membership fees, see payment
The Executive is given the power to apply the lower fee for any corporate member where circumstances suggest this is necessary.