Asian Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Advanced Pastoral Studies (Grad Dip)
| Language of this entry | English (USA) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Advanced Pastoral Studies (Grad Dip) |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | The Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Studies course is designed to improve the qualifications and skills of ministers with prior vocational experience in Christian service. The program is open only to students who hold a Bachelor of Theology degree or its equivalent, and who have at least three years of post-B.Th. experience in vocational Christian ministry. Can be taken as a part-time or full-time student |
| Keywords | Pastoral Studies, Seminary Training, Bible, Homiletics, Preaching, Pastoral Work, Preaching Clinic, Church Planting, Pastoring a Church, Pastoral Care |
| 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 / Preaching and Communication Skills; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Diploma |
| 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, actual translations and recitation, 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 per week. Some Biblical Language subjects are usually split into two sessions(with 1.5 hours per session) per week. |
| 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 | Research & Writing and at least one Care Group Bible & Theology Subjects |
| Other Prerequisites | Pass ATS Admission Exam Church Recommendation |
| Qualifications gained | Graduate Diploma in Advance Pastoral Studies |
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| Programme Accredited by | ATA (Asia) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | ATESEA |
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