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ATS Brochure 2014
ATS Brochure 2014
www.ats.ph
Grad. Dip.
(1-year)
MBA
(1-year)
MA
(2-year)
MDiv
(3-year)
Pg. No.
Biblical Languages Biblical Studies Christian Education Intercultural and Urban Studies Intercultural Ministries Pastoral Counseling Counseling Advanced Pastoral Studies Pastoral Studies Theological Studies Theology Transformational Urban Leadership MBA - Biblical Stewardship & Christian Management Managing Non-Profit Organizations Professional Christian Fundraising Pastoral Ministry Biblical Interpretation Lay Counseling
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ATS is an evangelical, interdenominational, multicultural theological institution that serves the needs of the Asian church and beyond by training and equipping Christian men and women to be competent, Spirit-filled servant-leaders who will, by the Spirit of God, effect Biblical transformation in society and the world, for the cause of Christ and the glory of God.
Accreditations: Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA), Asia Theological Association (ATA), and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
This program is designed for ministers (lay and ordained) who would like to improve their counseling competencies under the mentorship of counselors who are widely recognized and respected in the field. In addition to classroom studies, Graduate Diploma in Counseling students are required to complete 100 hours of internship.
All who take the Master of Arts in Theology program must complete 63 credit units which include 57 credit units of core, focus, and elective courses, as well as the two prerequisite courses, Writing Academic Papers and Introduction to the Bible , which are 3 non-credit units each. These prerequisite courses, however, may be validated. The Master of Arts in Theology program will also require the completion of a Comprehensive Exam and a Masteral Thesis. All credit units earned under the Master of Arts in Theology program may be credited towards the Master of Divinity in Theology degree. All who take the Master of Arts in Theology program are required to participate in at least two Care Group sessions and attend the weekly Chapel services during the course of their study.
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w do local theology by applying one's own exegesis of the Bible to one's own
historical context in such a way that holistic transformation is effected within one's own social, political, and cultural spheres of influence.
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Training at the MBA in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management has well-equipped me to face the challenges of the corporate world with its fast moving landscape.
-MS. NORA LUCERO ATS MBA Graduate 2007 General Secretary of Philippine Bible Society Immediate Past Chairman of United Bible Societies Global Board
MBA IN BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP AND CHRISTIAN MANAGEMENT The MBA in Christian Management is a 42-unit professional program designed for executives of church, parachurch, mission groups, denominations and Christian NGOs, as well as business people desiring to obtain a Christian MBA. The goal of this program is to equip the leaders and managers of Christian non-profit organizations in the areas of strategic thinking, good governance, management and effective resource development. Classes are held one week every month for 3 unit courses. The rest of the time, the student returns to his/her work. Students must submit an MBA paper (6 units) that is workrelated and implementable.
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For more information, please contact: ASIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Tel.: (632) 928-6717; 923-0669 Fax: (632) 928-5114 (local 128, look for Ptr. Ian Hibionada ) Mobile: 0917-5383269 Email: ian@mail.ats.ph
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Whether you are a worker involved in ministry or a believer seeking to deepen your spirituality, you will need the spiritual formation, knowledge and competencies that will enable you to be God's mouth, hands and feet in the world. Get involved in God's work by becoming part of the ATS community in transforming leaders for the church and the world.
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