IATA is an International accrediting agency for theological / counseling education which was founded in 2004 and functioning across the world. It is governed by an International Body of theologians and educationists. IATA has its international office in Atlanta, Georgia, USA and Asian office in Gazole, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. There are 280 Colleges / Seminaries / Institutes in IATA (members / accredited).