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Recognition AIIAS is recognized as a graduate educational institution of international character by the government of the Republic of the Philippines, as certified by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 2021. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Accreditation IIAS Seminary is an internationally AIIAS is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting recognized Seventh-day Adventist center Association (AAA) of Seventh-day Adventist Afor theological excellence in Southeast Schools, Colleges and Universities. The Seminary Asia, offering in-depth training in biblical studies, is accredited by the Association for Theological theology, history, church ministry, leadership Education in South East Asia which is affiliated with and mission. At AIIAS Seminary pastors, church leaders, teachers, and professors are equipped for the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) as service in a diverse and cross-cultural environment well as with the World Conference of Associations representing more than 70 countries. of Theological Institutions (WOCATI). ATESEA recognizes the AIIAS Seminary as one of its eight AIIAS Seminary provides an environment to “centers for theological excellence.” nurture your relationship with Christ, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and cultivate your personal calling to ministry. Our international faculty are not only experts in their academic SEMINARY disciplines but also have a rich ministry experience having previously served as pastors, PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS administrators, chaplains, and missionaries. They CONTACT US Graduate Certificate in Ministry will guide you in your professional development Master of Arts in Church Ministry (MA-CM) and help you become a leader in your community. Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies Master of Divinity (MDiv) Our location in the Philippines allows our students Aguinaldo Highway, Lalaan 1, Silang Master of Arts in Ministry (MA-Min/ICS) to experience the rich texture of multi-cultural Cavite 4118 Philippines Doctor of Ministry (DMin) environment and offers many opportunities to Doctor of Missiology (DMiss) +63 (46) 414-4300 (Operator) learn, to communicate and to serve across cultural divides. This is the place where you can truly +63 (46) 414-4318 (Admissions Office) ACADEMIC PROGRAMS engage in mission to the majority world. www.aiias.edu Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) online.aiias.edu facebook.com/aiias Doctor of Missiology (DMiss) Doctor of Philosophy in Religion (PhD) We look forward to welcoming you at our campus and helping you grow as a leader in your service [email protected] instagram.com/aiiasedu Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies for humanity. Operated by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists PROGRAMS OFFERED for better ministry by sharpening their skills, expanding their theological foundations and deepening their spirituality. Why choose AIIAS? Graduate Certificate in Ministry – a non-degree programfor anyone who desires on campus cohort (in-ministry) to grow in ministry 45 units $10,320.00 (Est. program costs: tuition & fees) Distinctively Adventist The certificate is for those who do not need a graduate degree but would like to expand ................................................................................................................................... their knowledge about various aspects of ministry and mission. At AIIAS we champion the teachings and lifestyle of the Seventh- Doctor of Missiology/Intercultural Studies (DMiss/DIS) – a specialized advanced day Adventist church. 21 units on campus degree for cross-cultural specialists also offered online $2.400 (Est. program costs: tuition & fees) Mission oriented .................................................................................................................................. The DMiss is a combined professional and academic degree designed for endowing mission leaders/teachers, administrators and other professionals with advanced cross-cultural skill set. AIIAS being strategically located in the Philippines, provides Master of Arts in Church Ministry (MA-CM) – a professional upgrade for pastors The program will enhance the student’s ability to apply theology in different cultural and social and ministers the advantage of greater access to the 10/40 Window for contexts and equip them for missiological research. conducting research and participating in a wide variety of field The MACM is a professional degree program specifically designed for pastors and students with an undergraduate theology degree who want to upgrade their professional qualifications. on campus cohort (in-ministry) experiences. Students and employees are engaged in outreach 48 units $8,760 (Est. program costs: tuition & fees) and witness. on campus cohort (in-ministry) applied research dissertation also offered online $5,090 (Est. program costs: tuition & fees) Academic Excellence 42 units ................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................. AIIAS maintains the highest academic quality, highest Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) - a focused degree for undergraduate accreditation level, and outstanding faculty. Master of Divinity (MDiv) – a degree offering a comprehensive preparation for religion teachers pastoral ministry The MA in Religion is an academic degree that prepares students for pursuing an MTh or Excellent Supporting Resources The MDiv is an internationally recognized degree that gives a comprehensive training PhD degree programs and/or propels them into ministry of research and teaching. The degree Exemplary graduate research library with a collection of about in multiple aspects of pastoral ministry. The program expands on the MACM to broaden the program is comprised of an academically demanding curriculum in order to prepare the student 70,000 volumes means easier access to a growing gold mine of student’s learning experience and offers a good preparation for doctoral degrees. for rigorous scholarship. library resources. on campus theses or comprehensive research on campus cohort (in-ministry) (Est. program costs: tuition & fees) 42 units $5,940 (Est. program costs: tuition & fees) also offered online $9,440 Wide Areas of Study 72 units ................................................................................................................................... Student can choose from more than 15 areas of concentration in .................................................................................................................................. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – a research degree for scholars and graduate/ the field of biblical studies, theological-historical, and missions. Master of Arts in Ministry in Intercultural Studies (MA-Min/ICS) – a missiological degree for ministry in cross-cultural settings post-graduate professors Affordable Cost The MA-Min/ICS is a missiological degree focusing on training church pastors, leaders and The PhD program is an advanced academic degree to prepare teacher-scholars in the administrators to serve more effectively in the cross-cultural settings, specifically in the 10/40 fields of Applied Theology, Biblical Studies, and Theological-Historical Studies. The program is All students enjoy the highest quality of education through the window. This degree also prepares students for the Doctor of Missiology degree. designed to develop in students high level academic research skills and expertise to teach on the benefit of subsidy by the worldwide church. graduate/post-graduate level. on campus cohort (in-ministry) Alumni Impact 42 units $4,600 (Est. program costs: tuition & fees) on campus comprehensive research and dissertation .................................................................................................................................. 60 units $14,170 (Est. program costs: tuition & fees) AIIAS alumni have become well equipped leaders around the world committed to the church and its mission. Doctor of Ministry (DMin) – an advanced professional degree for administrators and church leaders MAR & PhD Program entry: August The DMin is a professional degree designed for pastors, church leaders, mission executives, and other ministry professionals. This program will equip students.