The seminary has implemented a fully online delivery of courses. Aside from Moodle, ATS Professors are also using other applications that are available for course delivery.
What are the available courses for summer online classes?
Kindly refer to the Summer 2020 Online Course Offerings.
When can we register for the summer online classes?
Summer enrollment is scheduled on June 15-26, 2020.
I don’t have laptop/computer, how will I be able to attend online classes?
Students can attend online classes through their mobile phones and other devices.
What platforms will be used for the online classes?
The primary online learning management system used by ATS is Moodle. Professors will be discussing other means of delivery and access of resources with their students at the beginning of the course.
How can I register? What is the process/flow for online enrollment?
We are still finalizing this process. The details will be announced as soon as possible.
Will there be modular summer courses?
Yes, there will be modular courses during the summer. Kindly refer to the Summer 2020 Online Course Offerings.
How will I be able to join the online classes once I am enrolled?
See item No. 5.
Will I be able to get my Transcript of Records (TOR) via email?
Yes. You can request for a digital copy of your transcript via email. Once office work resumes, your TOR will be sent via courier once payment is made. Payment details can be viewed in the ATS website.
How will I get my diploma?
Once office work resumes, request for copies of diplomas will be processed and sent via courier once payment is made. Payment details can be viewed in the ATS website. Note, however, that since the diploma requires several signatures, processing can take up to three months depending on the availability of signatories who do not hold office in ATS.
Who is the best person to contact if the inquiry is not on the FAQs?
Please email the ATS Registrar at registrar@mail.ats.ph. When office work resumes you may call our Trunk Line at +63.2.89286717; 89286709 loc. 112
Student Life and Ministries
How do I pay for my remaining/outstanding balance?
You can pay it via DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT or FUND TRANSFER in favor of Asian Theological Seminary, Inc through the following bank accounts:
Bank Name: Banco De Oro Universal Bank – Timog Rotonda Branch Swift Code: BNORPHMM US Dollar Account No.: 1620-0373-17 (Savings Account) Peso Account No.: 1620-0252-97 (Savings Account) (add 00 for mobile banking)
Bank Name: BPI Family Bank – Timog Avenue BranchNo. 34 Timog Avenue Quezon City Swift Code: BOPIPHMM US Dollar Account No.: 6854-0011-81 (Savings Account) Peso Account No.: 6851-0007-37 (Current Account)
You can also pay through the online platform by clicking the ‘Give/Pay’ tab in the ATS website ats.ph.
Send all confirmation transactions or proofs of payment to the Business Office at businessoffice@mail.ats.ph, and they will issue you a receipt.
How much will the summer online courses cost?
The Summer Online Courses cost Php 2,700/unit.
When will the graduation ceremony/commencement exercises take place?
We will have a closing or culminating activity on the last week of June. This is NOT the Graduation Ceremony yet. We will plan for that big event at another time. But the closing activity will be good so we can mark the end of your graduate studies and pray for you. We will provide details later.
Will you accept new students for online courses?
Yes, we will.
I am a Student Assistant; will the suspension of classes affect my scholarship?
Unless a student has not complied to any Student Assistant designation for the whole academic year, the suspension of classes will not affect a student’s scholarship. The student needs to inform the Scholarship Office of their unrecorded SA hours. All SA assignments will be settled once on-campus classes resume. For further inquiries, kindly send us an email at scholarship@mail.ats.ph.
I am an International Student and I want to return to my country; how should I go about this?
You should coordinate with the Admissions Office at admissions@mail.ats.ph. Let her know if you are cleared with both the Registrar’s and Business Office. If you are a holder of a Student Visa and you have plans to return to ATS after a semester, you need to downgrade your Student Visa and cancel your ACR I Card at the Student Visa Section, Immigration, which has corresponding fees. However, if you do not have plans to return to ATS, you do not have to Downgrade the Student Visa and Cancel the ACR I CARD but rather just present your Passport and ACR I Card at the airport on the day of your departure.
Who can I contact for emotional support and care?
You can contact the Admissions Office at 8928-6717 local 134 or at admissions@mail.ats.ph to make sure that you will be connected to the proper channels to maintain strict confidentiality.
Who is the best person to contact for other inquiries?
Ms. Marizol Duran Admissions Coordinator sol@ats.ph
Finance / Business Office
The offices are still not open due to the IATF restrictions, how will I pay for my tuition fee?
You may opt to pay using your credit/debit card via Online or through Bank Deposits. Kindly visit our page https://ats.ph/online-payment/ for more payment options.
How will I get my receipt?
Send your proof of payment to businessoffice@mail.ats.ph or ginalyn@ats.ph. Once your transaction has been verified, we will issue the Official Receipt and email you a copy.
I still have an outstanding balance; however, I am unable to settle these due to the current pandemic. What should I do?
You may send an e-mail to businessoffice@mail.ats.ph or sharmaine@ats.ph to discuss available payment arrangements for you.
I have check collectibles from ATS, is there a way to get the check?
Since we have limited access to our office and cannot release our prepared checks for the time being, you may send an e-mail to businessoffice@mail.ats.ph or sharmaine@ats.ph to discuss the best possible way to get your payment.
I want to donate, but I don’t want to use the ATS online payment platform. Is there an alternative mode of payment?
You may send an e-mail to the Communications and Development Office at communications@mail.ats.ph / info@mail.ats.ph or to the Business Office at businessoffice@mail.ats.ph to arrange for Cash or Check Donation pick-up.
For donations in kind, you may contact our General Services at gs@ats.ph.
Who is the best person to contact for Finance?
Depending on your concern, please be guided by the following contact details to better serve you:
Ginalyn Lope (Cashier) – for student payments and outstanding balances (ginalyn@ats.ph) Carla Balonzo (Disbursements) – for supplier payments and other check payment inquiries (carla@ats.ph) Sharmaine Sanchez (Finance Officer) – for Donations*, Online Payment concerns, and other requests and/or financial arrangements. (sharmaine@ats.ph)
*For donations and other details how to help ATS, you may also contact Communications and Development Office at +63.965.0317123
Human Resources & General Services
Who should I contact if I want to give gifts in kind for ATS employees?
Hiring is on a case-to-case basis. For now, we are on a freeze-hiring situation. However, pooling of applicants shall continue. You may send your CV/resume to hr@ats.ph.
Strategic Leader and Development Center
Do you have Webinars available?
We are currently developing webinars on various leadership, management, administration, and other topics.
Do you have online MBA courses and are you open for admissions?
We have Fully Online MBA courses that can be taken for credit under the ATS MBA in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management programs if you want to pursue an MBA degree. The MBA courses could also be taken for audit, without needing to enroll in the MBA program. Kindly visit our MBA website https://mba.ats.phfor more information.
I have already paid for a seminar, but it was cancelled because of COVID-19. Will I get refund?
Yes, you will get a refund for it.
Are the Extensions or Certificate Programs still available? Can our local church avail it remotely?
Our ATS Extension and Certificate Programs are continuously being offered. If you are interested in availing these any of these programs, kindly send us an email at sldc@mail.ats.ph so we could send you more details.
Library
How can I borrow books from the library even if campus is still closed?
Search the desired book/s on our Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) first to check if the library has it through this link http://atslib.com/webopac/, and click the PUT ON HOLD action next to the title.
If you are having difficulties in accessing and/or searching our OPAC, you may request for assistance from a librarian through atslibrary.ph@gmail.com.
In order for the librarians to serve you effectively, kindly give us the necessary information, such as student ID, contact information, and date when the book is needed, along with your request.
The librarian will respond between 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM from Monday to Saturday via email. If the book you requested is available, you will be scheduled to pick up the book from the ATS campus. You may coordinate with them to reschedule if you have a different preferred date.
How can I return books to the library even if the campus is still closed?
We give importance to everyone’s health and safety. In light of the COVID-19 situation, we encourage social distancing and proper sanitizing. BOOK DROP AT ATS:
Bring the books you will return to the ATS Library.
Fill out the “Returning of Book Form” provided at the ATS campus front gate. Please ask the guard for assistance.
Name:
ID No.:
Date returned:
Quantity:
Drop the book/s on the “Book Drop” space provided inside the seminary.
Send an email to the librarian at atslibrary.ph@gmail.com informing the return of book/s.
Do we have other open resources we can access outside of ATS? [note to website editor: kindly embed the respective links to the titles that are italicized]
Yes, admissions for the D.Min program is still open.
When is the deadline?
TBA
How can I apply for this program?
The DMin application is processed online. Applicants are not obligated to go to the ATS campus for the application process. You may express your interest to apply by sending an email todmin@ats.ph so that the admission requirements and process guidelines will be sent to you.
When will the first cohort start?
TBA
Who is the best person to contact for Doctor of Ministry studies?
You may contact Mr. Raniel M. Gallardo, the ATS D.Min. Coordinator, at dmin@ats.ph.
Online Learning
What is the difference between an online and a hybrid program?
Online programs involve courses taken over the internet from start to finish — students access and download resources, complete assignments at home, then submit them to their respective instructors for feedback. Students enrolled in online programs do not have to attend classes on campus to participate, which allows them to save resources and time spent on commuting.
Fully online courses offer students schedule flexibility because they do not have to be online at specific times so long as they submit their coursework on or before a set deadline. The only exception is when students are required to attend video meetings or lectures, which are all scheduled in advance.
On the other hand, hybrid programs involve both fully online and on-campus courses. This means that, while they mostly work on their coursework online, students are required to meet personally with their instructors for lectures and supervision at the ATS campus. These face-to-face sessions are scheduled in advance, giving students ample time to prepare for them.
What are online courses like?
Online courses at ATS have the same quality, content, and learning opportunities as on-campus courses minus the face-to-face interactions provided by “traditional” classes. Instead, students have access to a virtual classroom called a learning management system (LMS). From there, they can access learning resources, interact with their classmates and instructors, and submit assignments.
Further communication can also take place in several ways – via discussion forums, e-mail exchanges, and text or video chat.
Online courses are typically shorter than on-campus courses. Their durations range from seven (7) to twelve (12) weeks depending on the program. As such, self-discipline and time management, while already important in “traditional” classes, is even more emphasized in online courses. (See “How long do online courses take?” on No. 4 below.)
Are online courses easier than on-campus ones?
No, because online courses have the same demands as on-campus courses. The only difference is that activities are fully facilitated over the internet and not in a classroom.
Students used to face-to-face interactions may find online learning challenging due to its different pace and structure. Not seeing their instructors and classmates every week may make them feel less pressured to participate and cause them to procrastinate. Hence, students looking into studying online must be fully motivated to work independently. (See “How much time should I spend each week for my courses?” on No. 5 below.)
How long do online courses take?
This depends on the program you’re enrolled in. Courses in the MBA program take seven (7) weeks each to complete. The courses in the Online Graduate Diploma in Christian Education program take twelve (12) weeks. A hybrid program, like the Hybrid Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Companioning, having fully-online 12-week courses and on-campus courses, which are intensive and short (one week each) and are generally scheduled in pairs, back-to-back.
How much time should I spend each week for my courses?
You are expected to dedicate at least ten to twelve (10–12) hours per week per course for readings, engagement in the discussion forums and video meetings, learning tasks, and other assignments.
Students go about dividing their time in different ways. Full-time students may divide these hours across weekdays, freeing up their weekends for rest and ministry. Working students may access their courses for a few hours during the weekdays, then dedicate their entire weekend for studying. It really depends on what works for your schedule.
Whatever the case may be, commitment is necessary in earning an online degree; successful students approach their studying like a job. They’re also honest about their limitations, adding more time for studying if needed.
Do I have to be online at a certain time each day?
Not really. One of the advantages of taking fully online courses is that you can go online at your own convenience, whether for a few hours after work or long hours during the weekends. However, you are expected to keep track of deadlines and announcements.
The only exceptions to this are in cases of scheduled video meetings and group learning activities where coordination with your classmates is required. These are scheduled in advance so you can prepare for them.
How much time will it take for me to finish an online program?
If you commit and follow your program’s schedule, you should be able to finish in two to two and a half (2–2.5) years. However, you do have the flexibility to complete your program at your own pace. Do take note that Graduate Diploma programs should be completed in 5 years, in accordance with the ATS policy on maximum residency.
How many courses can I take at a time?
Both the Hybrid Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Companioning and Online Graduate Diploma in Christian Education programs allow students to take a maximum of two (2) courses per offering, while the MBA program only offers one (1) course at a time.
Please note that taking only one of two available courses will add to the duration of finishing a program.
Do I have to be technologically-savvy to succeed in my online courses?
You don’t have to be a computer expert, but confidence in basic computing skills is a must. Here’s a list of programs that students typically use:
Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) to access online resources
Search engines (e.g., Google and Yahoo!) and research databases (e.g., EBSCO)
Word processors (e.g., Word, Pages, Docs, etc.)
Slide presentation apps (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote, Slides, etc.) that is also available via mobile applications to complete their coursework
Video conferencing apps (e.g., Zoom) and associated technologies (e.g., headset with microphone, and webcam) to participate in video meetings
Learning management systems (e.g., Moodle and Znanja) to facilitate content learning, discussions, and submissions.
In cases of difficulty, you are encouraged to find tutorials online (such as on YouTube or WikiHow) to assist you in learning how to use these apps. You may also contact our IT specialist (it@ats.ph) in cases of login issues.
How do I know if online learning is a good fit for me?
Good question! We’ve prepared a checklist of questions to determine if you’re ready for online learning at our seminary. You may also answer this quiz from the University of Arkansas to determine your readiness.
What materials and textbooks are needed for my courses?
A reliable computer with good internet connection is enough because most courses already provide digital materials such as readings, videos, and other online educational resources for students’ use. In case these are not available, links to sites where books can be purchased are provided.
However, you are not limited to these digital resources. ATS has a library on campus open on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Philippine Standard Time, which you can visit. You may also visit any local library when conducting research. (Temporarily, ATS library on campus is not available due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)
How do I contact my teacher if I have questions?
You should ask your instructors’ preference at the start of class or check the syllabus for specific instructions. Emailing them via the address provided on the syllabus or contacting them through the messaging feature of the learning management system are typically preferred. Questions and concerns may also be raised during video conference sessions.
How do I connect with other students in my online class?
You may connect with your classmates through discussion forums and private messages in the learning management system, email, and social media.
We encourage you to join the ATS Students Facebook group or “like” the Asian Theological Seminary ATS Facebook page to be updated of events within the ATS community.
What kind of student support is available?
Our online student support staff (online@ats.ph) is available for questions and assistance throughout the duration of your study. They typically check up on your progress at certain points during the run of a course.
For questions about the course content and requirements, please contact your instructor. For issues with the learning management system, please contact our IT specialist (it@ats.ph). Please allow our faculty and staff 24–48 hours to respond to emails.
How do I pay for my fees?
You will receive an invoice outlining fees you need to pay every time you enroll for courses. Upon receiving the invoice, you could then wire or deposit the indicated amount to the seminary’s bank account before the start of each course. Once a successful transaction is made, you are supposed to e-mail a copy of your transfer or deposit slip so you can be issued receipts.
Some fees (like the application fee) are paid upfront and are non-refundable; some are charged per semester, while others are charged once during admission. Our student support staff will keep you on track of these.
Can I take courses not offered in the program?
Yes, but this must be expressed to the program director and registrar via the student support staff at the soonest possible time. Note that this will be subject to approval.
However, some of these courses may require you to come on campus and, thus, include payment for on-campus facility expenses. Also, because our residential courses tend to last for sixteen (16) weeks, they may overlap with the schedule of online courses.
Do I pay all the fees at once?
The application fee is paid upfront. Some of the miscellaneous fees are paid only once upon admission, while others recur every semester. Course fees are paid upon each enrolment.
Do students in online or hybrid programs receive financial aid?
While ATS currently does not offer full scholarships to online students, Online and Hybrid Graduate Diploma students in the Philippines, as well as students in other Asian countries that are not Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, are immediately considered partial scholars. This means that they pay PHP 8,100 per course instead of the actual cost of PHP 18,000.
There are no scholarships offered for Online MBA students. However, there are discounts available if they decide to pay for the entire program at one go.
Can I transfer previous credits and apply them to my degree?
Yes. Transfer credits are approved only if:
They are comparable to courses included in the seminary’s curriculum;
They are obtained within the last five (5) years;
They are obtained from ATS-recognized seminaries and graduate schools;
The grades earned are not lower than a B- or 2.0; and
The degree has not been served.
Note that transfer credits are given up to a limit of nine (9) units only for the Online MBA and Graduate Diploma programs.
Interested students should request the registrar for a transcript evaluation in writing, including a list of proposed courses for transfer along with their respective course descriptions. For more information, please email our registrar (registrar@ats.ph).
Can I transfer my credits from ATS to a program in a different institution?
Please ask the Registrar of the other institution if they allow such credit transfer.
Do I receive the same degree and diploma as an on-campus student?
Yes. Diplomas for online programs are not different from those received by students attending our residential courses.
Can I take up higher degrees after this?
Yes, both the Online Graduate Diploma in Christian Education and Hybrid Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Companioning programs can be used towards earning their corresponding CHED-accredited MA degrees at ATS.
The MBA is a terminal degree.
What if I don’t have a bachelor’s degree?
Studying at ATS without a bachelor’s degree is possible as long as the applicant is 35 years or older. They’ll be awarded a diploma for finishing. For example, instead of a “Graduate Diploma in Christian Education”, they will receive a “Diploma in Christian Education”; Instead of an “MBA in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management”, they’ll receive a “Diploma in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management”. A diploma is not equivalent to an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Should the applicant acquire a bachelor’s degree from a CHED-accredited institution within five (5) years of finishing our online or hybrid program, we can award them with the graduate diploma or MBA (whichever is the case) upon a curriculum review.
Center for Global Leadership Initiatives
Do you have on-going OFW training cohorts/modules right now? Will I be able to join?
We have two classes ongoing right now. One is in Muscat, Oman and the other is in Bahrain. Each participant can only be enrolled at the start of each Certificate program.
I would like to create own training cohort for us while outside the Philippines, how can we avail of this?
Our training program is coordinated through the CGLI Director who will set the training Certificate based on the need or request of the cohort.
What platforms does these trainings use?
The department uses a variety of digital platforms.
Zoom – this tool is used for video conferencing
Social media app (whichever is most viable to the country that will hold the training) for group chats
Moodle – a course management system used by the Seminary
Who is the best person to guide us through creating an OFW Ministry training?
The Director of ATS’s CGLI is the person manning this program. Eduardo F. Domingo Email: ed.domingo@ats.ph Mobile: 0922-851-2702
What are the courses offered?
CGLI offers four Certificate Training Programs, which are modular and online in nature. The Certificates are:
Certificate in Bible Interpretation
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
Certificate in Lay Counselling
Certificate in Missions
What is the duration of each Certificate program?
One Certificate program runs about three to four months depending on the pace of the cohort. Each program comprises four modules. The Programs are flexible, and the modules can be arranged based on the needs of the participants.
If I want to pursue my study, can it be credited toward an academic program?
The grant of ATS-CGLI Certificate is ecclesiastical and is not considered a creditable units toward admission in the ATS academic program
IT Office
I cannot access my outlook account what should I do?
IT Services will reset your password for you. Kindly email us at it@ats.ph
How can I maximize the use of Microsoft OneDrive and secure my files?
Make sure you have the OneDrive app running in your computer. Log in your Outlook credentials, and let the app run in the background. Each document or file saved in OneDrive folder will be automatically saved in the OneDrive cloud. Click here for more info on how to use OneDrive.
I lost my Moodle log-in credentials, how can I reset it?
Email us at it@ats.ph and we will reset it for you.
Who is the best person to assist me in my IT-related concerns?
Both Glevy and Arjee will reply to your IT Concerns as soon as possible through it@ats.ph. You may also contact us through the ATS Students group in Facebook.
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