ATS Offers New Program on Biblical Languages
Many desire to learn how to interpret the Scripture responsibly but do not have the time or the finances to go for a three-year Masters of Divinity program. ATS meets this challenge by offering the Graduate Diploma in Biblical Languages. This is a 1 ½ year ladderized program designed for pastors, church workers, educators in Bible schools or seminaries, and lay people who simply want to interpret the Bible responsibly. The program also seeks to equip students with the ability to translate, read and memorize Hebrew and/or Greek passages and use these Biblical languages in their study of the Bible in everyday contexts. To finish the degree, students are required to complete 30 units of course work, Research and Writing and participate in at least one Care Group. Registration is on June 4-6, 2009 and classes will begin the week of June 8. For more details, call the ATS Registrar’s Office at (632) 9286717; (632) 9230669 or email registrar@ats.ph.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BIBLICAL LANGUAGES
A 30-unit 1-½ Year Degree Program
Starting June 2009-2010
Degree Program Description
The Graduate Diploma in Biblical Languages is a one and a half year degree program designed for pastors, church workers, translators, educators in Bible schools or seminaries, and lay people who want to learn biblical Hebrew and/or Greek for responsible interpretation of Scripture.
The program nurtures integrated spirituality: cultivating respect for the Word of God, interpreting it in the light of both biblical and present day contexts, and appropriating it for personal and corporate life.
At the end of the program, students should have developed the ability to translate, read and memorize Hebrew and/or Greek passages, and use the Biblical language(s) in their exegetical paper(s) in the context of everyday ministry.
Students are required to complete 30 units of course work, Research and Writing, and participate in at least one Care Group.
This is a ladderized degree towards the M.Div. degree program.
General Track
| 1st year 1st Sem. | 1st year 2nd Sem. | 2nd year 1st Sem. |
|---|---|---|
| Research & Writing* | Hermeneutics | An Exegetical Course |
| Bible Introduction | Biblical Greek 2 | Biblical Greek 3 |
| Biblical Greek 1 | Biblical Hebrew 2 | Biblical Hebrew 3 |
| Biblical Hebrew 1 | Spiritual Formation |
* Research and Writing has to be taken in the 1st year 1st semester.
Biblical Hebrew Track
| 1st year 1st Sem. | 1st year 2nd Sem. | 2nd year 1st Sem. |
|---|---|---|
| Research & Writing* | Biblical Hebrew 2 | An OT Exegetical Course |
| Bible Introduction | OT Exegesis 2 | Biblical Hebrew 3 |
| Hermeneutics | Biblical Theology or Bible Elective or Theology 1 | OT Exegesis 1 |
| Biblical Hebrew 1 | Spiritual Formation |
* Research and Writing has to be taken in the 1st year 1st semester.
Biblical Greek Track
| 1st year 1st Sem. | 1st year 2nd Sem. | 2nd year 1st Sem. |
|---|---|---|
| Research & Writing* | Biblical Greek 2 | Biblical Greek 3 |
| Bible Introduction | NT Exegesis 2 | NT Exegesis 1 |
| Hermeneutics | An NT Exegetical Course | Biblical Theology or Bible Elective or Theology 1 |
| Biblical Greek 1 | Spiritual Formation |
* Research and Writing has to be taken in the 1st year 1st semester.
Mixed Track—Major in Biblical Hebrew, Minor in Biblical Greek
| 1st year 1st Sem. | 1st year 2nd Sem. | 2nd year 1st Sem. |
|---|---|---|
| Research & Writing* | Hermeneutics | An OT Exegetical Course |
| Bible Introduction | Biblical Greek 2 | Biblical Hebrew 3 |
| Biblical Greek 1 | Bible Elective or Theology 1 | Spiritual Formation |
| Biblical Hebrew 1 | Biblical Hebrew 2 |
* Research and Writing has to be taken in the 1st year 1st semester.
Mixed Track—Major in Biblical Greek, Minor in Biblical Hebrew
| 1st year 1st Sem. | 1st year 2nd Sem. | 2nd year 1st Sem. |
|---|---|---|
| Research & Writing* | Hermeneutics | Biblical Greek 3 |
| Bible Introduction | Biblical Greek 2 | Bible Elective or Theology 1 |
| Biblical Greek 1 | Biblical Hebrew 2 | Spiritual Formation |
| Biblical Hebrew 1 | An NT Exegetical Course |
* Research and Writing has to be taken in the 1st year 1st semester.
Who are qualified?
- Those with a college degree and at least two years of ministry experience.
- Or those who are 35 years old and above with at least two years of college education and two years ministry experience.
What is the schedule?
Registration is on June 4-6, 2009
Classes begin the week of June 8
What are the costs per unit?
Philippines and Third World P1,850.00
Korean, Chinese and Taiwanese US$71.15
Western and Japanese US$106.26
Work scholarships are available.
What are the entrance criteria?
- For the Graduate Diploma program: a college degree and at least two years of ministry experience.
For the Diploma program: at least 35 years old, and at least two years of college education and ministry experience.
- Pass the ATS English Admission Test.
- Complete the ATS application found at http://www.ats.ph/admission
For more information, please contact us:
ASIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Campus: # 54 Sct. Madrinan, Quezon City 1103 Philippines
Mailing Address: QCCPO Box 1454-1154, Quezon City 1102 Philippines
Tel.: (632) 928-6717; 923-0669
Fax: (632) 928-5114
Look for the Registrar, Beth Silva (silva@ats.ph) or the Chair of the Biblical Studies Department
(info@ats.ph)
Visit our website: www.ats.ph