Admission Requirements

Based on Commission on Higher Education (CHED) policy for graduate schools, the Seminary has two levels of admission: provisional acceptance and formal admission. Students are not formally admitted into the Seminary until they have completed eighteen units for Master of Divinity and Master of Arts programs and nine units for Graduate Diploma programs. Their GPA must be at least 2.0 and all other probationary stipulations must be completed. Provisional acceptance, however, is granted to prospective students who have the following qualifications:

• Demonstrate sound doctrinal beliefs and a life of genuine Christian character befitting a person called of God to spiritual leadership and witness
• Possess an undergraduate or bachelor’s degree. Students whose grade-point average is below 2.0 may be admitted on probation.
• Have at least two years of church ministry experience
• Pass the Admission Test

English proficiency requirements

At ATS, English is the medium of instruction. Thus, in addition to completing all the other application requirements, students whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in the use of English for graduate-level studies. This will be gauged through the ATS English Proficiency Test. All international students who have not taken the TOEFL will need to take the ATS English Proficiency Test. The following are the status and requirements for each corresponding TOEFL and English Proficiency Test score: Application and reference forms are available from the Office of the Registrar. Return application forms, references, transcripts, and medical certificates to the Registrar. Provisional enrollment of late registrants may be permitted, at the discretion of the Registrar, pending action by the Admissions Committee.

Score status and requirements

550 and above Provisional acceptance

• First semester: Take prerequisite courses (2 units each)
  • Writing Academic Papers
  • Introduction to the Bible
• Second Semester
  • 1 or 2 credit course/s (3 units each)
  • Note: Full load per semester is 9 units (3 credit courses)

530 – 549 Provisional Acceptance

• First Semester : Take 2 pre-requisite courses (2 units each)
  • Reading for Theological Purposes
  • Writing Academic Papers
• Second Semester:
  • Introduction to the Bible (2 units)
  • 1 or 2 credit course/s (3 units each)

500- 529 Admitted on probation

• First Semester: Take 2 pre-requisite courses (2 units each)
  • Critical Analysis and Writing for Theological Studies
  • Reading for Theological Purposes
• Second Semester: Take 2pre-requisite courses (2 units each)
  • Introduction to the Bible
  • Writing Academic Papers
• Third Semester:
  • 1 or 2 credit course/s (3 units each)
    

Score of 499: No acceptance

For inquiries, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@mail.ats.ph or 89286717 / 89286709 local 134.

Local Students Entrance Requirements

ATS invites applications from persons who are deeply committed to Christ and His kingdom. Such commitment should be joined with acceptance of ATS’s Statement of Beliefs, a life lived in purity and righteousness, and a desire to communicate the gospel in culturally-appropriate ways as opportunities arise. Applicants are expected to be members in good standing and are also expected to lead lives that are distinctly Christian in personal habits and social relationships. ATS does not discriminate against any worthy student on grounds of gender, age, race, color, ethnic or national origin, or on the basis of physical disability. ATS values diversity in its student body.

1. Email inquiry to admissions@mail.ats.ph
2. Email correspondence: Please email the following
   • Scanned copy of Transcript of Records from Bachelor’s Degree or last school attended
   • Proof of payment of online admissions exam fee (PhP800)
   • Requested date of online exam
3. Take the online admissions exam
4. Processing of Requirements
   • Duly accomplished application form (ATS Admission Form)
     • 1pc 2×2 ID picture with white background
     • E-signature
   • Scanned Diploma
   • Reference from Pastor, Church Official/Employer, and Christian Friend (Click to download forms); to be emailed by the References directly to admissions@mail.ats.ph
   • Letter of Endorsement from the Pastor or Church Board; to be emailed by the Reference directly to admissions@mail.ats.ph
   • Signed ATS Statement of Beliefs (Click to download form)
   • Original Transcript of Records (hard copy) from the last school attended to be sent to ATS
5. Final interview with Director of Student Life and Ministries
6. Enrollment
7. Student Orientation

For inquiries, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@mail.ats.ph or 89286717 / 89286709 local 134.

International Students Entrance Requirements

1. Email Inquiry to admissions@mail.ats.ph
2. Email correspondence to ensue – Please email the following:
   • Scanned copy of Transcript of Records from Bachelor’s Degree or last school attended
   • Proof of payment of online admissions exam fee (PhP800 or USD 31)
   • Requested date of online exam
3. Take the online admissions exam
4. Processing of requirements:
   • Duly accomplished application form (ATS Admission Form)
     • 1pc 2×2 ID picture with white background
     • E-signature)
   • Scanned copy of passport Bio-page and Visa page (if available)
   • Reference from Pastor, Church Official/Employer, and Christian Friend (Click to download forms); to be emailed by the References directly to admissions@mail.ats.ph
   • Letter of Endorsement from the Pastor or Church board; to be emailed by the Reference directly to admissions@mail.ats.ph
   • Original copy of the following Authenticated/Apostilized documents to be sent to ATS via courier:
     • Transcript of Records from Bachelor’s Degree or last school attended (with English translation)
     • Diploma (with English translation)
     • Police Clearance (with English translation)
   • Signed ATS Statement of beliefs (Click to download form)
   • Original Transcript of Records (hard copy) from the last school attended to be sent to ATS
5. Final interview with Director of Student Life and Ministries
6. Enrollment
7. Student Orientation

For inquiries, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@mail.ats.ph or 89286717 / 89286709 local 134.

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