ESTABLISHED IN 1984, PHILIPPINES
Equipping Servant
Scholars from the Global
South to the Majority
World and Beyond
A premiere consortium of evangelical, denominational, and
regional seminars offering post-graduate degrees worldwide
40+
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
8
MEMBER
SEMINARIES
15+
NATIONS REPRESENTED
“PREPARING THE SCHOLARS AND LEADER FOR THE CHURCH IN ASIA, THE PACIFIC, AND BEYOND”
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Join us in shaping servant-scholars whose faith and scholarship serve the Global Church
All programs are accredited by ATA and officially recognized by CHED Philippines. Students come from across Asia and beyond.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Studies
The PhD in Intercultural Studies program is interdisciplinary in nature as it combines social sciences, history, and theology in understanding particular contexts and realities for the purpose of doing God’s mission or missio Dei. It aims to equip missionaries and Christian leaders by providing opportunities to reflect on their experiences, to do original research, and to integrate their learning in their ministries as missiologists.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Child Development
This program exists to equip leaders, teachers, child advocates and pastors who have the skills and capacity to care holistically for children inside and outside the church.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Transformational Development
Transformational Development seeks to catalyze action among local churches, NGOs and systems in complex societies within Asia and byeond, working with all known resources (especially and including the indentifies poor), to improve the quality of life and society’s structure and institutions in order to demonstrate God’s love to all.
ThM/ PhD
Master of Theology in
Biblical Studies
The program is an integrated Th.M. and Ph.D. designed to help students in Asia understand the Word of God in the original languages (Hebrew and Greek) and apply the lessons learned in the Asian context. Participants are encouraged to actively participate in the local church while pursuing theological education.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Transformational Learning
The PhD in Transformationational Learning is designed to assist a new generation of faculty & educational leaders as they develop teaching, learning & leading approaches that result in transformational learning in diverse persons, institutions & cultures of particular interest to those interested in preparing to teach or provide educational leadership in colleges, seminaries or other faith based organizations.
ThM/ PhD
Master of Theology/ Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies
The ThM is a research-oriented degree that builds on an MDiv or sometimes, with supplemental coursework, an MA. The PhD is a research-oriented degree that builds on an earned Master’s degree. It is the most advanced degree in the fields of Theological Studies, and is intended for those who engage in intensive and original research in a specific academic discipline.
THE CONSORTIUM
THE CONSORTIUM
Eight Seminaries
One shared mission
AGST Philippines is a shared academic infrastructure – faculty, library, and programs – a diverse community united across eight of the Philippines’ leading evangelical higher education institutions.
GRADUATE VOICES
Be part of a story where learning from the Global South empowers leaders, pastors, and missionaries for strategic ministries
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NEWS & EVENTS
Latest Update from AGST
EVENT
Annual Faculty Colloquium on Asian Theology
Join Scholars and faculty from all nine member schools for our biannual research gathering.
June 3-5, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AGST Philippines launches updated website and expanded doctoral admissions for 2025
New programs in Peace Studies and Transformational development join our doctoral offerings, opening new pathways for scholars focused on justice and the Asian community.
April 15, 2025
ADMISSIONS
Applications Open for 2026-2026 ThM and PhD Cohorts
Deadline for priority admissions is August 31. Full scholarship opportunities available.
May 1, 2025
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES