Program Description:

The Theological Studies program equips people to teach God’s timeless truth to the present and future generation.

Program Strengths:

  • Emphasis on relating study to Asian cultural context
  • Balanced, comprehensive curriculum taught at a high academic standard
  • Commitment to equip men and women for church leadership
  • Faculty with a wide range of scholarly and ministerial experience

 

Degree
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Time Frame Description
Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies  One-year study program  For people who desire theological studies to enrich ministry effectiveness nad deepen their understanding of the Christian faith 
Master of Arts in Theological Studies  Two-year program  For people who are planning on or already engaged in teaching-theology ministry and desire a solid academic foundation for this 
Master of Divinity in Theological Studies   Three-year program  For people who want further theological and historical grounding through additional year of study 

Program Description:

The Pastoral Studies program nurtures, equips and develops pastors for the mission and ministry of the churches in the Philippines and the rest of Asia. It helps pastors in developing their spirituality, knowledge and skills.

Program Strengths:

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Degree
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Time Frame Description
Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Studies  One-year study program  For people who want to have a foundation in pastoral studies but already hold a masters degree or for people who are involved in pastoral ministry in lay capacity 
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies  Two-year program  For those who are interested in a professional degree that provides foundation in biblical and theological disciplines and significant training in pastoral ministry skills 
Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies   Three-year program  For those who desire a more comprehensive graduate education that will prepare them for pastoral ministry. It includes a full spectrum of studies in Bible, theology, history, ministry theory and practice and field education.  

Program Description:

The program trains students who will effectively make disciples of Jesus Christ, plant churches and establish communities of disciples that will proclaim and demonstrate the love, peace and justice of God in cross-cultural setting or within their own country or people group.

Program Strengths:

  • Focus on diaspora missions
  • Missionary training program of high academic excellence
  • Practical training through short-term mission internship
Degree
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Time Frame Description
Graduate Diploma in Missions  One-year study program  For those who desire to deepen their effectiveness in cross-cultural ministry and enhance their understanding of Christian missions 
Master of Arts in Missions  Two-year program  For those who desire basic professional training in missions 
Master of Divinity in Missions  Three-year program  For people who desire a more comprehensive missions training with the full spectrum of studies in Bible, theology, history, ministry theory and practice and field education 

Program Description:

The Community Development program is a wholistic approach on transformation and empowerment that values the God-given potential of the weak and marginalized sectors of society. It deals with social, political, economic, cultural, institutional, ecological and spiritual aspects of poverty and social disintegration.

Program Strengths:

  • Wholistic approach
  • Focus on transformation and empowerment
  • A vision for a self-reliant yet God-dependent community
Degree
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Time Frame Description
Graduate Diploma in Missiology major in Community Development One-year study program  For those who desire to deepen their effectiveness in community empowerment and enhance their understanding of community development
Master of Arts in major in Community Development  Two-year program  For those who desire basic professional training in community development 
Master of Divinity in major in Community Development  Three-year program  For people who desire a more comprehensive training in community development with the full spectrum of studies in Bible, theology, history, ministry theory and practice and field education