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SEMINARY PROFILE 1

General Introduction 1

History .................................................................................................. 1Mission .................................................................................................................. 2Doctrinal Statement .............................................................................................. 3Location of the Campus ......................................................................................... 3

Facilities ................................................................................................................ 4

Accreditation ........................................................................................................... 5Learning Environment ........................................................................................... 5Library ................................................................................................................... 5

Asia Pacific Research Center .................................................................................. 6Lectureships ............................................................................................................ 7Impact Ministries Program ..................................................................................... 8APTS Press ............................................................................................................ 8

Campus Publications .............................................................................................. 9Alumni Services ..................................................................................................... 9

STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES ....................................................10Spiritual Life .......................................................................................................... 10

Special Events ......................................................................................................... 11Christian Conduct ................................................................................................... 11Dress ....................................................................................................................... 11

Housing and Food Service ..................................................................................... 11Student Council ...................................................................................................... 12School Availability for Families ............................................................................ 12

ADMISSION PROCEDURES ...........................................................13General Admission Requirements .......................................................................... 13Prerequisites for Specific Programs ....................................................................... 14Mature Ministers Provision................................................................................... 14Application Procedure ........................................................................................... 14International Applicants ......................................................................................... 15

Special Status ......................................................................................................... 15

Transfer Students ................................................................................................... 16

ACADEMIC INFORMATION17

Academic Year ...................................................................................................... 17Registration ............................................................................................................ 17Late Registration .................................................................................................... 17Orientation ............................................................................................................. 17

Class Attendance .................................................................................................... 17Course Information ................................................................................................ 18Course Credit ......................................................................................................... 18Course Audit .......................................................................................................... 18

Course Load ........................................................................................................... 18Course Changes ..................................................................................................... 18

Concurrent Enrollment ........................................................................................... 19

Biblical Language Competency Exams .................................................................. 19Academic Status .................................................................................................... 19

Academic Recognition ........................................................................................... 19Academic Probation ............................................................................................... 19Grading System ...................................................................................................... 20Academic Honesty and Integrity ............................................................................. 20

Degree Limitations .................................................................................................. 20Time Limit .............................................................................................................. 20Minimal Terminal Credits Required for Graduation ............................................... 21Minimal Residential Credits for the Master of Divinity Degree ............................. 21

Relationship of ATPS Degrees ............................................................................... 21

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Degree Changes 21Changes in Academic Program 22Limitation of Non Classroom Study 22

Graduation Requirements 22Graduation Awards 22Withdrawal from Seminary 23

English Language Program 24

FINANCIAL INFORMATION 27Financial Assistance 27Work Study Programs 29Payment of Fees . 30

Housing 30Approved Fees and Charges 31Average Costs 33Refund Policy 34

Health Insurance/Medical Coverage 34

EXTENSION PROGRAM 35Purpose and Design 35Academic Requirements and Policies 35Administration 35

Programs Offered 35Degree Time Limit 35Changes in Academic Program 36Scheduling 36

Faculty 36Application Procedure 36Special Status 36Academic Probation 36

Graduation Requirements 37Financial Information 37

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 38Purpose 38Graduate Certificate Programs 38

Graduate Certificate in Ministerial and Theological Studies 38Graduate Concentration Certificate 39

Master of Arts Degree Programs 40

Master of Arts in Ministry 41Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies 42

Master of Arts in Intercultural StudiesIslamic Concentration 43Master of Arts in Theology 44Master of Divinity Programs 45

Post Graduate Programs 47Master of Theology in Pentecostal/Charismatic Studies 47

Doctor of Ministry in Pentecostal Charismatic Ministries 47Asia Graduate School of Theology 49

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GMC PROGRAMS ..............................................................50

Institute of Islamic Studies ............................................................................ 50

Missionary Training Program ....................................................................... 50Leadership Development Institute ............................................................... 50Asian Institute of Media Ministries .............................................................. 50Asian Institute of Youth Studies ................................................................. 50

Asia Pacific Institute of Buddhist Studies ................................................... 51

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................ 51

Ministerial Studies Division ......................................................................... 51Communications Courses ............................................................................ 51Christian Education Courses ........................................................................ 52Church Ministries Courses ........................................................................... 53

Missions Courses ......................................................................................... 55Research Courses ......................................................................................... 57Theological Studies Division ....................................................................... 58Biblical Languages Courses ......................................................................... 58

Biblical Studies Courses ............................................................................... 59New Testament Courses ............................................................................... 59Old Testament Courses ............................................................................... 61History Courses ........................................................................................... 62

Pentecostal Studies Courses ......................................................................... 62Philosophy and Religions Courses ............................................................... 64Theology Courses ........................................................................................ 64Doctor of Ministry Courses .......................................................................... 66

ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................... 68

PERSONNEL ..................................................................... 70

Administration ............................................................................................. 70APTS Board of Directors ............................................................................. 71

Faculty ......................................................................................................... 72Faculty in Training ....................................................................................... 74Part Time Faculty ......................................................................................... 74Retired Faculty .............................................................................................. 75Visiting and Extension Faculty .................................................................... 76

INDEX ...........................................................................................79

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