ATS programs are designed to provide biblical, theological, and ministerial foundations for ministry. Our holistic programs see to the formation of students personally, professionally, and spiritually. The emphasis on praxis helps students integrate theory and practice. Regular programs are ‘ladderized’, which give students the option to begin with the Graduate Diploma and eventually build it up to the Master’s programs.
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Education
- Counseling
- Intercultural and Urban Studies
- Pastoral Studies
- Theology
- Transformational Urban Leadership
Biblical Studies
These programs focus on the responsible and contextually-sensitive interpretation of the biblical text using the original languages of Greek and Hebrew. They develop students to understand the various genres of Scripture in their varied historical contexts and social settings, with the view of appropriating insights for personal and corporate life. Graduate Diploma in Biblical Languages […]
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At ATS we believe that the local church must mobilize all her members for witness. We equip church leaders to equip the whole church for nurture and witness in all aspects of life. The Christian Education program provides the framework for how God’s message can be delivered effectively to different groups of learners. We equip […]
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Counseling programs in ATS integrate psychology, theology, Christian spirituality, and Filipino/Asian cultural perspectives in training students for competent counseling in church, school, community, and other ministry settings. It makes use of classroom instruction, experiential learning, internship placement, mentoring and supervision by licensed faculty members. The program puts an emphasis on the development of deep Christian […]
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This program trains Christian leaders for intercultural ministry in diverse and changing global realities in the marketplace, among unreached peoples, urban dwellers and people on the move. At ATS, we believe that Christ sends the whole church to the whole world – a world that is increasingly more urban and more culturally complex. To that […]
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The Pastoral Studies program equips ministers for church ministry with advanced training in pastoral theology and counseling. It tackles pastoral issues and ministerial models, with core courses in evangelism, discipleship, preaching, and ministries related to marriage, family, and urban settings. In ATS, we believe in the local church and seek to prepare pastors for congregations […]
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In ATS, we value a theology that is both biblical and contextual. We seek to develop Asian theologians who will address the Word and the world from an Asian perspective. The Theology program develops proficiency in adequately interpreting the Bible and applying biblical insights to effect holistic transformation within specific spheres of influence. Students are […]
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The Transformational Urban Leadership program combines community development-related urban transformation skills with deeper theological and Biblical reflections for leaders in urban poor ministry. Students are equipped for church-based development work that focuses on community transformation of urban poor communities. Graduate Diploma in Transformational Urban Leadership Master of Arts in Transformational Urban Leadership Master of Divinity […]
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