Argentina Partner Churches and Organizations

Waldensian Evangelical Church of the Rio de la Plata

The PC(USA) works with the Waldensian Evangelical Church of the Rio de la Plata. In 1856 Italian settlers founded the Waldensian Evangelical Church in Argentina and Uruguay. Originating in southern France in the 12th century, the Waldensians have a strong tradition of holding to a moral compass against the tide of their times. Although the membership is small, the Waldensian Church makes significant contributions to ecumenical efforts in service to the elderly and disabled, abandoned children, evangelism, and advocating for the rights of indigenous peoples. (See the profile of Uruguay for more information.)

Association of the Church of God (ALIDD)

ALIDD is one of the founding members of the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI). ALIDD is also a member of Argentina’s Federation of Evangelical Churches, which is an organization of Protestant churches in the country that emphasizes working with poor churches, human rights advocacy, and social justice.

Partner Organization

University Institute ISEDET

Formerly known as the Evangelical Ecumenical Seminary for Theological Studies or ISEDET, the University Institute ISEDET officially received national accreditation from the Argentinean government in October 2001.  The University Institute ISEDET is a multi-denominational seminary in Buenos Aires and is one of the most important Spanish-speaking institutes for theological education in the world.  It is the only institute for theological education in Latin America that offers a doctoral degree in theology. Besides its residency program, University Institute ISEDET has a strong "education at a distance" program called EDUCAB through which 11 members of the Toba nation have received bachelor's degrees in theology — the first of their people to do so.