Asian Theological Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines
The Asian Theological Seminary began thirty years ago with two professors and only a few students. Today ATS is the largest graduate-level, interdenominational seminary in Southeast Asia. Located in Quezon City, Philippines, ATS exists to provide quality theological education to train workers for the church in Asia. These workers include pastors, evangelists, para-church ministry leaders and cross-cultural missionaries. They also include lay leaders who minister in local congregations, as well as those who are salt and light in the community. ATS has expanded their counseling program and their urban ministries program. They also partner with the Asia Graduate School of Theology to offer three doctoral programs and a master of theology degree.
ATS encourages their many international students to return to their home countries, contributing to the goal of strengthening the leadership of the rapidly growing Asian church. Recognizing that lay ministry is crucial, ATS continues to train Christians for all areas of society, particularly in the workplace and the community. However, ATS also emphasizes the need for high-level education to properly support and train leaders. Their resources, course offerings, and strategic plan, ensure that ATS graduates will continue to be an integral part of church growth in Asia.
623 students that come from more than 10 countries and represent at least 10 denominations
26 faculty and 4 visiting faculty.
Led by a 13-member board of trustees. Administration led by an interim leadership team Dr. Felipe Ferrez Jr. (President)
Accredited by the Asia Theological Association and the Association for Theological Education in Southeast Asia. Recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Republic of the Philippines
1,460 graduates since founding in 1969. 1326 are involved in ministry
Degrees offered in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management (MBA)
Library contains over 40,354 volumes and 160 journals. This includes volumes in English, Hebrew, Greek, Filipino, Chinese, German, Korean and Latin.