Theological Studies & Church History

PROGRAM EMPHASES

This is an integrated Th.M.-Ph.D. program. Its purpose is to prepare scholars and educators for teaching, research and leadership in the theological schools and Christian agencies in Asia and the Pacific. Emphases will be on:

• Developing disciplinary expertise
• Contextual relevance
• Critical reflection
• Integration of faith and life
• Balance between the classical, and
--contemporary, contextual approaches
• Sensitivity to the diversity of the Christian --tradition

PROGRAM DESIGN

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

Course offerings in Theological Studies will provide opportunity for in-depth study in four fields: Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Theology in Context.

Note : The Church History track may be offered if there are enrollees.

Biblical Theology (6 units)
Biblical Theology—Old Testament
Biblical Theology— New Testament
Systematic Theology (6 units)
Philosophy/Theology of Interpretation
Theological Ethics
Historical Theology (6 units)
Theology in Context (6 units)
Theological Method
Theological Thinking in Asia
Research Methods (3 units)
Teaching Practicum (3 units)
Comprehensive Examination
Thesis (6 units)

Total 36 Units

The research methods course will deal with research pertinent to the historical and theological academic disciplines. The expected output from the course will be the submission of a thesis proposal to be defended and approved. The teaching practicum will be enrolled in and supervised. Thesis writing will be required for the Th. M. program if the program is terminal for the respective students.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Students may apply for admission into the integrated Th.M.-Ph.D. program either before or after completion of the Th.M. program. Admission and advanced standing will be evaluated on the basis of established criteria specific to the discipline. If a Th.M. student is approved to proceed to the Ph.D., Th.M. course work will be transferred to the doctoral program, and thesis writing will be waived.

Th.M. Course work transferred 24 units
Tutorials 12
Research Methods 3
Modern language 3
Area electives 6
Comprehensive examination
Dissertation 12

Total 60 units

Readings, papers and integration seminars for the tutorials will be related to and build toward the dissertation. Tutorial work will be directed by a mentor or mentors. The expected outcome from the research methods course is the submission of a dissertation proposal.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• An M. Div. degree or the equivalent with a grade point average of B+ from a recognized / accredited seminary.

• Submission of a substantial paper in English reflecting in-depth study of a topic broadly related to the applicant’s area of interest (minimum of 5,000 words).

• At least 12 units of Theology , 12 units of Biblical Studies, 12 units of Biblical Languages

• For applicants whose first language is not English, a TOEFL score of at least 550 or demonstration of a high level English proficiency.

Theological Studies Brochure (pdf 49kb)

Hosted by
Asian Theological Seminary (ATS)

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

George Harper, Ph.D. - Program Director

Timoteo Gener, Ph.D. (ATS)

Adonis Gorospe, Ph.D. (ATS)

Rodrigo Tano, Ph.D. (AGS)

Floyd Cunningham, Ph.D. (APNTS)

Theresa Lua, Ed.D. (AGST Dean)

FACULTY
Azriel Azarcon, Ph.D. (PTS)
Floyd Cunningham, Ph.D. (APNTS)
Timoteo Gener, Ph.D. (ATS)
Adonis Gorospe, Ph.D. (ATS)
Athena Gorospe, Ph.D. (ATS)
Paul Lewis, Ph.D. (APTS)
Edwin Perona, Ph.D. (AGST)
Charles Ringma, Ph.D. (at large)
Rodrigo Tano, Ph.D. (AGS)
Federico Villanueva, Ph.D. (AGS)
Ronald Watters, Ph. D. (IGSL)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Prior to being considered for admission, the applicant is required to submit the following documents :

AGST—Theology program application form.
Official transcript of credits covering all college/university and graduate work.
A health certificate indicating physical fitness to pursue seminary studies.
Financial statement indicating how studies and personal/living expenses will be financed,
including commitments from supporting institutions.
Letters of recommendation from an administrator or supervisor, former professor from a
school recently attended and current Pastor.
A statement describing vocational objectives and how the Th.M. and/or Ph.D. Degree relate to these.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Application Fee (non-refundable) Tuition Fee (per unit) Registration Fee (per sem) Thesis/Dissertation Fee (per sem) Graduation Fee Library Fee (per sem)	US $35.00 US $75.00 US $50.00 US $50.00 US $35.00 US $30.00

Foreign students also pay immigration and related expenses

Communications

For application forms and inquiries please contact:

Dr. George Harper
Program Director
Email: gharper@alum.mit.edu

Dr. Theresa R. Lua
AGST Dean
Email: agstphil@yahoo.com

Mailing address:
c/o Asian Theological Seminary
54 Scout Madrińan, Quezon City Philippines
Telephone/fax: (63-2) 410-0312

Theological Studies & Church History

PROGRAM EMPHASES

This is an integrated Th.M.-Ph.D. program. Its purpose is to prepare scholars and educators for teaching, research and leadership in the theological schools and Christian agencies in Asia and the Pacific. Emphases will be on:

• Developing disciplinary expertise
• Contextual relevance
• Critical reflection
• Integration of faith and life
• Balance between the classical, and
--contemporary, contextual approaches
• Sensitivity to the diversity of the Christian --tradition

PROGRAM DESIGN

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

Course offerings in Theological Studies will provide opportunity for in-depth study in four fields: Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Theology in Context.

Note : The Church History track may be offered if there are enrollees.

Biblical Theology (6 units)
Biblical Theology—Old Testament
Biblical Theology— New Testament

Systematic Theology (6 units)
Philosophy/Theology of Interpretation
Theological Ethics

Historical Theology (6 units)

Theology in Context (6 units)
Theological Method
Theological Thinking in Asia

Research Methods (3 units)

Teaching Practicum (3 units)

Comprehensive Examination

Thesis (6 units)

Total 36 Units

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Th.M. Course work transferred 24 units
Tutorials 12
Research Methods 3
Modern language 3
Area electives 6
Comprehensive examination
Dissertation 12

Total 60 units

Readings, papers and integration seminars for the tutorials will be related to and build toward the dissertation. Tutorial work will be directed by a mentor or mentors. The expected outcome from the research methods course is the submission of a dissertation proposal.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• An M. Div. degree or the equivalent with a grade point average of B+ from a recognized / accredited seminary.

• Submission of a substantial paper in English reflecting in-depth study of a topic broadly related to the applicant’s area of interest (minimum of 5,000 words).

• At least 12 units of Theology , 12 units of Biblical Studies, 12 units of Biblical Languages

• For applicants whose first language is not English, a TOEFL score of at least 550 or demonstration of a high level English proficiency.

Theological Studies Brochure (pdf 49kb)

Hosted by
Asian Theological Seminary (ATS)

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

George Harper, Ph.D. - Program Director

Timoteo Gener, Ph.D. (ATS)

Adonis Gorospe, Ph.D. (ATS)

Rodrigo Tano, Ph.D. (AGS)

Floyd Cunningham, Ph.D. (APNTS)

Theresa Lua, Ed.D. (AGST Dean)

FACULTY

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Prior to being considered for admission, the applicant is required to submit the following documents :

AGST—Theology program application form.

Official transcript of credits covering all college/university and graduate work.

A health certificate indicating physical fitness to pursue seminary studies.

Financial statement indicating how studies and personal/living expenses will be financed,
including commitments from supporting institutions.

Letters of recommendation from an administrator or supervisor, former professor from a
school recently attended and current Pastor.

A statement describing vocational objectives and how the Th.M. and/or Ph.D. Degree relate to these.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Foreign students also pay immigration and related expenses

Communications

For application forms and inquiries please contact:

Dr. George Harper
Program Director
Email: gharper@alum.mit.edu

Dr. Theresa R. Lua
AGST Dean
Email: agstphil@yahoo.com

Mailing address:
c/o Asian Theological Seminary
54 Scout Madrińan, Quezon City Philippines
Telephone/fax: (63-2) 410-0312

ASIA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
54 Scout Madrinan
South Triangle
Quezon City , NCR 1103
Philippines
Telefax: (63-2) 4100312
agstphil@gmail.com

Theological Studies & Church History

PROGRAM EMPHASES

This is an integrated Th.M.-Ph.D. program. Its purpose is to prepare scholars and educators for teaching, research and leadership in the theological schools and Christian agencies in Asia and the Pacific. Emphases will be on:

• Developing disciplinary expertise • Contextual relevance • Critical reflection • Integration of faith and life • Balance between the classical, and --contemporary, contextual approaches • Sensitivity to the diversity of the Christian --tradition

PROGRAM DESIGN

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

Course offerings in Theological Studies will provide opportunity for in-depth study in four fields: Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Theology in Context. Note : The Church History track may be offered if there are enrollees.

Biblical Theology (6 units) Biblical Theology—Old Testament Biblical Theology— New Testament

Systematic Theology (6 units) Philosophy/Theology of Interpretation Theological Ethics

Historical Theology (6 units)

Theology in Context (6 units) Theological Method Theological Thinking in Asia

Research Methods (3 units)

Teaching Practicum (3 units)

Comprehensive Examination

Thesis (6 units) Total 36 Units

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Th.M. Course work transferred 24 units Tutorials 12 Research Methods 3 Modern language 3 Area electives 6 Comprehensive examination Dissertation 12 Total 60 units

Readings, papers and integration seminars for the tutorials will be related to and build toward the dissertation. Tutorial work will be directed by a mentor or mentors. The expected outcome from the research methods course is the submission of a dissertation proposal.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• An M. Div. degree or the equivalent with a grade point average of B+ from a recognized / accredited seminary.

• Submission of a substantial paper in English reflecting in-depth study of a topic broadly related to the applicant’s area of interest (minimum of 5,000 words).

• At least 12 units of Theology , 12 units of Biblical Studies, 12 units of Biblical Languages

• For applicants whose first language is not English, a TOEFL score of at least 550 or demonstration of a high level English proficiency.

Theological Studies Brochure (pdf 49kb)

Hosted by Asian Theological Seminary (ATS)

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

George Harper, Ph.D. - Program Director

Timoteo Gener, Ph.D. (ATS) Adonis Gorospe, Ph.D. (ATS) Rodrigo Tano, Ph.D. (AGS) Floyd Cunningham, Ph.D. (APNTS) Theresa Lua, Ed.D. (AGST Dean)

FACULTY

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Prior to being considered for admission, the applicant is required to submit the following documents :

AGST—Theology program application form.

Official transcript of credits covering all college/university and graduate work.

A health certificate indicating physical fitness to pursue seminary studies.

Financial statement indicating how studies and personal/living expenses will be financed, including commitments from supporting institutions.

Letters of recommendation from an administrator or supervisor, former professor from a school recently attended and current Pastor.

A statement describing vocational objectives and how the Th.M. and/or Ph.D. Degree relate to these.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Foreign students also pay immigration and related expenses Communications For application forms and inquiries please contact: Dr. George Harper Program Director Email: gharper@alum.mit.edu

Dr. Theresa R. Lua AGST Dean Email: agstphil@yahoo.com Mailing address: c/o Asian Theological Seminary 54 Scout Madrińan, Quezon City Philippines Telephone/fax: (63-2) 410-0312

ASIA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 54 Scout Madrinan South Triangle Quezon City , NCR 1103 Philippines Telefax: (63-2) 4100312 agstphil@gmail.com

• Developing disciplinary expertise
• Contextual relevance
• Critical reflection
• Integration of faith and life
• Balance between the classical, and
--contemporary, contextual approaches
• Sensitivity to the diversity of the Christian --tradition

Course offerings in Theological Studies will provide opportunity for in-depth study in four fields: Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Theology in Context.

Note : The Church History track may be offered if there are enrollees.

Biblical Theology (6 units)
Biblical Theology—Old Testament
Biblical Theology— New Testament

Systematic Theology (6 units)
Philosophy/Theology of Interpretation
Theological Ethics

Theology in Context (6 units)
Theological Method
Theological Thinking in Asia

Thesis (6 units)

Total 36 Units

Th.M. Course work transferred 24 units
Tutorials 12
Research Methods 3
Modern language 3
Area electives 6
Comprehensive examination
Dissertation 12

Total 60 units

Hosted by
Asian Theological Seminary (ATS)

Timoteo Gener, Ph.D. (ATS)

Adonis Gorospe, Ph.D. (ATS)

Rodrigo Tano, Ph.D. (AGS)

Floyd Cunningham, Ph.D. (APNTS)

Theresa Lua, Ed.D. (AGST Dean)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Prior to being considered for admission, the applicant is required to submit the following documents :

Financial statement indicating how studies and personal/living expenses will be financed,
including commitments from supporting institutions.

Letters of recommendation from an administrator or supervisor, former professor from a
school recently attended and current Pastor.

Foreign students also pay immigration and related expenses

Communications

For application forms and inquiries please contact:

Dr. George Harper
Program Director
Email: gharper@alum.mit.edu

Dr. Theresa R. Lua
AGST Dean
Email: agstphil@yahoo.com

Mailing address:
c/o Asian Theological Seminary
54 Scout Madrińan, Quezon City Philippines
Telephone/fax: (63-2) 410-0312

ASIA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
54 Scout Madrinan
South Triangle
Quezon City , NCR 1103
Philippines
Telefax: (63-2) 4100312
agstphil@gmail.com