Asian Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | The Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies is designed to provide the biblical, theological, and ministerial foundations for church ministry. In addition, it prepares students to train pastors and church workers in a Bible school or seminary setting. 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. Its specific focus is the responsible interpretation of the Old and New Testaments using the biblical languages and the practice of genre based exegesis. In addition to classroom studies, students are required to complete one internship and three care groups as part of their integrated learning. The program allows two options: the non-thesis and the thesis tracks. The six units of thesis are taken in lieu of one exegetical book study and one elective. Students who plan to engage in theological education and/or take further studies are encouraged to take the thesis track. This may be taken as a part-time or full-time student |
| Keywords | Bible, Word of God, Old Testament, New Testament, Exegesis, Hermeneutics, Seminary Training, Greek, Hebrew, Biblical Languages, |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (USA) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | Philippines / Manila (National Capital Region) |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Revivals and Awakenings; Mission and Evangelism / Bible Translation |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | Variable according to means |
| Actual Cost | $ 41 per unit (tuition fee only) |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | varies |
| Average hours of study per week | 6 |
| Methods of instruction | ATS believes in a holistic training for each student in the development of their skills, character and spiritual qualities. There are lectures (with teacher-student, student-student interactions), book studies, assigned readings, mentoring, internship, and team projects. Through care groups and recreational activities among the ATS community, the seminary aims to help in developing unity and social skills among the students. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | Regular class time for each subject is 3 hours. |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | varies |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | varies |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 10 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | One should posses an undergraduate degree in order to take the Master of Divinity Program in Biblical Studies |
| Other Prerequisites | Pass the Admission Exam of ATS Recommendation from Church or Christian Organization |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | - |
| Programme Accredited by | ATA (Asia) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | ATESEA |
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