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Theological Seminary Information

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Post date November 20, 2014

Contact Information

Telephone Number: (+63) (46) 414-4340

Mission Statement

The AIIAS Theological Seminary exists to equip mission-driven professional teachers and other church leaders in a wholistic, multicultural, and collaborative approach to learning. The Seminary promotes biblically informed scholarship, spirituality, and meaningful field experience.

Vision Statement

The Seminary endeavors to be globally recognized as a center for research excellence in theology and mission: a place where personal faith is strengthened, biblical understanding sharpened, and a sense of mission embraced.

Goals of the Seminary

Be an influential Adventist voice.
Provide competent human resources for the world church.
Engage in the international, regional, and local communities relevant to the mission of the church.
Foster high academic standards and practice.
Respond to student needs in a supportive way.
Provide essential support systems.
Obtain additional international accreditation.

Core Graduate Profile

Upon completion of their degree programs, graduates of the Theological Seminary will:

Demonstrate the attributes and skills of competent spiritual leaders, including a sense of divine call and communion with God, a compassionate and accepting relationship with other people, personal integrity, and a balanced judgment.
Successfully manage religious programs, personnel, finances, and facilities in a diverse cultural environment.
Promote and participate in the global mission of the church.
Inspire and facilitate personal ministry growth through a commitment to life-long learning.
Initiate critical and creative thinking, serving as a catalyst for advancement and growth.
Demonstrate competence in communicating through the printed medium biblically based responses to contemporary cultural, ethical, and theological issues and challenges.

Graduate Profile by Program

Graduate Certificate in Ministry

Advanced knowledge and practice of pastoral ministry, mission, preaching, and the presentation of biblical truth.

Master of Arts in Church Ministry (MA-CM)

Competent church pastors and administrators who demonstrate advanced skills in pastoral ministry, leadership, and the presentation of Christian doctrines.
Teachers at the high school level.

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

MMin graduate profile.
Bible workers and chaplains.

Master of Arts in Ministry (MA-Min)

Experts in intercultural studies with an emphasis in Buddhism, Chinese religions, Islam, or urban studies who are involved in ministry and provide training for church members.
Leaders of mission to the group in their specialty.
Teachers of mission courses at the college level.

Master of Arts in Religion (MA-R)

MDiv graduate profile.
Researchers in the area of their academic specialty.
Teachers of advanced and specialized courses in the college level.

Master of Theology (MTh)

MA-R graduate profile.
Teachers at the Master’s level in their areas of specialty.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

M-Div and MA-R graduate profile.
Researchers in the area of their academic specialty.
Experts in integrating biblical and theological knowledge in church ministry, mission, and leadership.
Teachers at the master’s level and in the applied theology professional programs at the post-graduate level.

Doctor of Missiology/Doctor of Intercultural Studies (DMiss/DIS)

MA-Min and MDiv graduate profile.
Experts in missiology and cross-cultural ministry, able to relate theology to sensitive cultural and social contexts, leaders of change.
Teachers at the masters and post-graduate levels in applied theology degrees.

Doctor of Philosophy in Religion (PhD-R)

MA-R/MDiv graduate profile.
Advanced researchers in different areas of their specialty.
Teachers of advanced and research courses in the academic theological programs of the post-graduate level in their relevant fields of expertise.

Ricardo Gonzalez

Dean, Seminary

semdean@aiias.edu

Eike Mueller

Assistant Dean, Seminary

sem-asstdean@aiias.edu

Karole Margarette Mercado

Secretary to the Dean

seminary@aiias.edu

Sheri Joy Namanya

Associate Editor

editor@aiias.edu

Ivy May Ambat

Secretary, Biblical Studies and Historical-Theological Studies Department

ivya@aiias.edu

Melchie Modillas

Secretary, Applied Theology Department

appliedtheo@aiias.edu

Admissions

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Post date November 20, 2014

Why choose AIIAS?

AIIAS offers distinctively Adventist education. Highly qualified, international faculty and students, and the global reach of internet-based technologies spells excellence and opportunity.

There are at least seven reasons why you should choose to study at AIIAS:

Distinctively Adventist	At AIIAS we champion the teachings and lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
Mission Oriented	AIIAS being strategically located in the Philippines provides the advantage of greater access to the “10/40 Window” for conducting research and participating in a wide variety of field experiences. Students and employees are engaged in outreach and witness.
Academic Excellence	AIIAS maintains the highest academic quality, highest accreditation level, and outstanding faculty.
Excellent Supporting Resources	Exemplary graduate research library with a collection of about 70,000 volumes means easier access to a growing gold mine of library resources
Affordable Cost	All students enjoy the highest quality of education through the benefit of subsidy by the world church.
Alumni Impact	AIIAS alumni have become well-equipped leaders around the world committed to the church and its mission.
Exotic Location	Dive to undisturbed coral reefs, enjoy unspoiled tropical beaches, hike up a world-famous volcano, or shoot the rapids. All these activities can be enjoyed within a short distance from AIIAS campus.

AIIAS welcomes application from persons showing initiative, maturity, and interest in learning. Applicants do not need to be members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to be considered for admission but should be supportive of the mission, goals, and values of the Adventist Church, and willing to abide by the principles of the institution.

1. Choose your program

Are you already thinking of a specific program for you? Yes, or maybe no. Please find out more about us on this website, ask our admissions officer, request more information, contact one of our faculty members, or visit our campus. Check out our academic calendar.

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

GRADUATE SCHOOL

2. Check your admissions requirements

Once you found your desired program, it’s time to look into the specific requirements to enter that program such as prior experience, coursework, and other documentation.

GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

	MBA	MSA	PhD-B	MA Ed	EdS	PhD-Ed	MPH
Admission degree	A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent	A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent	A master’s degree	A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent	MA degree or its equivalent	MA-Ed or its equivalent	A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent
Admission GPA	3.00	3.00	3.50	3.00	3.50	3.50	3.00
Demonstrated English proficiency	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Minimum work experience	No	No	3 years	No	No	3 years (in teaching)	No
Personal statement	No	No	500-750 words	No	No	500-750 words	No
Interview	No	No	Selection interview	No	No	Growth States Interview	No
Assessment	No	No	No	No	No	Proctored writing sample	No
Program entry	June & October	June & October	June & October	March & October	March & October	March & October	June & October

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

	MMin	MDiv	MA-R	MA-Min	DMin	DMiss	MTh	PhD-R
Academic degree	BA Religion Credit of 72	BA Religion Credit of 54	BA Religion Credit of 72	BA Religion Credit of 72	MMin, MDiv, MA-Min, or MA-R	MDiv, MA-Min, or MA-R	MDiv or MA-R	MDiv or MA-R
Admission GPA	2.75	2.75	3.00	2.75	3.33	3.33	3.50	3.50
Demonstrated English proficiency	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Greek/Hebrew	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Minimum Service	None	None	None	2 yrs.	5 yrs.	3 yrs.	2 yrs.	2 yrs.
Demonstrated writing ability	No	No	No	No	Thesis or Equivalent	Thesis or Equivalent	Thesis or Equivalent	Thesis or Equivalent
Written statement	No	No	500-600 words	No	No	No	600 words	Research Paper
Program entry			June					June

3. Submit your application and related documents

As you start your application, think about who will be your reference, who will you contact to ask for transcripts, who referred you to AIIAS, and other details. After checking the admission deadlines and completing your application form, it’s time to submit your application.

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4. Apply for housing

A housing form should be completed and submitted once the student is admitted to AIIAS (for students coming to the campus).

Student Housing Rates

5. Paying for your studies

A graduate-degree requires for careful planning of your resources to cover your costs. There are many ways to do this such as looking for a sponsor, personal savings, and scholarships. By law, international students are not allowed to work while studying in the Philippines.

Tuition and Fees

Financial Information Summary

Mode of Payment

6. Receive your admission assessment and visa information

Once all admission requirements have been submitted, you can wait for a notification from the Admission and Records office. You will receive an admission assessment and program check sheet before the start of your study. All foreign students are advised to come on a 9(a) Visitor’s Visa, which is valid for a 59-day stay in the Philippines. AIIAS will assist you in processing the change of status from 9(a) visa to a 47(a)2 Scholar Visa.

Visa

7. Begin your journey as an AIIAS scholar

As you transition yourself to AIIAS, please check the class schedule, enroll in courses, move into your dormitory, enroll your children in the AIIAS Academy, or participate in one of our ministries.

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Flags Magazine

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WELCOME TO THE FLAGS DIGITAL LIBRARY

Flags is the semi-annual international magazine for alumni and friends of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS), a graduate-level educational institution of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Flags is mailed to all Adventist college and university libraries worldwide.

Our Latest Issue: December 2023 | Volume 18, Number 2

AIIAS celebrates its 50th founding anniversary from its small beginnings as a graduate seminary voted into existence by the Far Eastern Division in 1972. AIIAS continues to thrive, thanks to the support of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the many people who have dedicated themselves to the mission of making AIIAS what it is today. Although AIIAS primarily serves the Asian region, AIIAS graduates serve as dedicated leaders around the world.

This special issue of Flags celebrates what God has wrought for and through AIIAS over the past 50 years. You can learn more about the history of AIIAS through our recently-published 50th anniversary book, AIIAS: The First 50 Years. “AIIAS, press on!”

Flags Editorial Board

Editor

Sharnie Love Zamora-Belarmino

Content Editors

Shawna Vyhmeister

Ginger Ketting-Weller

Copy Editor

Donie Ver Medalla

Layout and Design Editor

Christian Rodelas

We are looking for article contributors!

We are accepting unsolicited manuscripts from students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Are you interested in writing for events news or feature articles? Kindly coordinate with the editor for the theme and writer’s guidelines.

Word Limit:

400 — single page

950 — double-page article

Once your submission is received, our editors will evaluate your manuscript. We will notify you once it has been accepted for publication.

Send your manuscripts with a cover letter directly to flags@aiias.edu.

Flags June 2023
Volume 18 Number 1

Introducing the “Issues Series”, in which Flags encourages healthy discussion of pertinent issues in today’s world.

This issue of Flags prioritizes the importance of caring for mental health in preparing and sustaining leaders in their service. The Osadchuk family, depicted on our cover, left their homeland soon after the Russia-Ukraine War began. Hearing of an opportunity to earn graduate degrees while escaping the tragedies and suffering in their region of the world, AIIAS students Henadii and Angelina moved to AIIAS. They now study in a safe environment where their daughter Margarita can happily grow and where their family’s mental health, among other aspects, is nurtured.

Flags December 2022
Volume 17 Number 2

The vision of AIIAS is "A Christ-centered community of leaders with a heart for mission."
This issue of Flags is devoted to the influence of AIIAS on our alumni from around the globe. They answer the call to serve and make a difference worldwide. Master of Divinity alumna Mariju Pimentel represents all alumni who have emerged triumphant through both personal challenges and the rigorous academic experience at AIIAS, ready to serve and expectant for the joy of humble service that lies before them.

Flags September 2022
Volume 17 Number 1

The mission of AIIAS is “to develop leaders through distinctively Seventh-day Adventist graduate education, excelling in spirituality, scholarship, and service.”

This issue of Flags is devoted to highlighting the service that AIIAS students, faculty, and staff give in a variety of ways to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to the community, and to our own campus residents. Business faculty members, David Lumowa and LeRoy Ruhupatty, and Doctor of Ministry student James Watopa exhibit the act of servant leadership as they led a beach cleanup drive during a mission trip in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.

Flags December 2021
Volume 16 Number 2

The mission of AIIAS is “to develop leaders through distinctively Seventh-day Adventist graduate education, excelling in spirituality, scholarship, and service.” This issue of Flags focuses on scholarship at AIIAS, where qualities of hard work, perseverance, and accountability are to be embodied by students that pursue excellent scholarly research for which AIIAS is known. AIIAS PhD in Business student and MBA alumna, Natasha Nangoy-Sinaga and her husband Akiko Sinaga, also an MBA alumnus of AIIAS, model these qualities as they prepare to be leaders of their field.

Academic Resources

Friends and Visitors

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Post date November 18, 2014

So you want to know if the campus is right for you? Come and experience it for yourselves by visiting AIIAS campus. Or perhaps you are just curious on whether you want have on-campus study or online study, your visit can help you decide.

You are hosting an event and you wanted AIIAS campus to be part of your tour itinerary. We will be happy to welcome your group on our grounds. Please contact prdirector@aiias.edu or call +63 46 4144335 / 4144336 in advance so we can better assist you. Campus tours are available upon request.

Guided campus tour is available Monday to Thursday during office hours only 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

VISIT AREAS OF ATTRACTION

Southern-Asia Pacific Division (SSD)

The offices of the Southern-Asia Pacific Division (SSD) are just a 3-5 minute drive from AIIAS. SSD is the headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Southern-Asia Pacific region and is one of 13 regional divisions. Countries included in this region are Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and islands of the Pacific. The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates in 203 countries using 717 languages with a world membership of almost 13 million. The name “Seventh-day Adventist” highlights two of the distinguishing characteristics of this Christian denomination. “Seventh-day” refers to the day of the week, Saturday, on which Adventists worship God as instructed throughout the Bible. “Adventist” refers to the hope Seventh-day Adventists have in Jesus’ soon return to this earth.

1000 Missionary Movement (1000MM)

The campus of the 1000 Missionary Movement is only a 7-10 minute drive from AIIAS. Dedicated church members come here from around the world to train for missionary service in countries such as Korea, India, Indonesia, Russia, and the Philippines, to name a few.

Adventist University of the Philippines

The Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) is about a 30 minute drive from AIIAS. AUP offers various undergraduate degrees and some graduate programs. There is also a high school on the campus. Known formerly as Philippine Union College, AUP is one of the oldest Adventist educational institutions in Asia and the first Adventist university in the Philippines.

FAMOUS PLACES TO VISIT NEAR AIIAS

Tagaytay

Just around 15 minutes drive, you can reach Tagaytay City. Visit Tagaytay city, a pleasant city, the home of Taal Volcano, which is reputed to be the world’s smallest and yet most active volcano. It stands on its own island amidst a landscape of ash and cinder. The breathtaking views of Taal Volcano and lake is a must see for everyone visiting Philippines.

Aside from the volcano, the city also has many site attractions such as Tagaytay Zoo, Picnic Grove, People’s Park, and a horse riding park. From McDonalds to Japanese Cooking, you can enjoy dinner with your family or friends while enjoying the cool breeze of Tagaytay and the views of Taal Volcano.

Tagaytay City, located 2,500 feet above sea level, enjoys a cool and invigorating climate characterized by a relatively low temperature, low humidity, and abundant rainfall. The average temperature is 22.7 degrees Celsius. For this reason, Tagaytay, with its cool weather, balmy winds, and foggy mists is called the “second summer capital” of the country, after Baguio City.

Enchanted Kingdom

Around 30 minutes drive (near AUP), you can find Enchanted Kingdom, a perfect place for family entertainment. This Disney-like playground is equipped with various rides from 11- storey space shuttle to grand carousel, which will surely give you amusement and enjoyment at an affordable entrance fee. Aside from the rides and attraction, one can enjoy some shows and fireworks.

Splash Island

A water park, Splash Island is around 30 minutes drive from AIIAS which provides another entertainment park for family and friends. Open on summers only, the park, with affordable entrance fee, provides an enjoyment to everyone during the hot season. Available at the water park are various kinds of slides to bring excitement and fun for the people.

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AIIAS Alumni

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As you graduate from AIIAS, you automatically become a member of an ever growing family of 3,500 alumni and friends around the world.

Before you leave the campus, we encourage you to stay connected with your alma mater and continue to have access to alumni resources, information and events.

Please take time to visit our online alumni database and make sure that your profile is up to date. For any updates in your contact information or other concerns, you may contact the Alumni Office through alumnioffice@aiias.edu.

AIIAS is a global community, and we would like to hear from you!

As we take pride in hearing your accomplishment while being a student at AIIAS, we look forward to hear about your accomplishment and ministry in the future.

Alumni: Send news that can be shared in upcoming issues of Flags Magazine. Please include your picture, full name (indicate if it has changed since you were at AIIAS), degree completed at AIIAS, and year of graduation.

Former Faculty and Staff: Send us the dates that you were at AIIAS, your position, your current mailing address, and e-mail address, along with any news notes (along with a recent picture) for publication in Flags Magazine.

Email us at flags@aiias.edu or write to:

Flags, AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite 4118, Philippines

AIIAS Alumni Korea Chapter General Meeting – October 7, 2018

Madagascar Reunion – March 2018

Photo from the reunion in Universite Adventiste Zurcher, Antsirabe, Madagascar.

Alumni Homecoming – May 2017

Approximately 80 representatives of the AIIAS Alumni that are widespread along 77 countries attended the Homecoming Banquet with the theme Reconnect. Relive. Respond.

“I’d like to challenge you as graduates and as people who are on fire for the Lord to share, in some way, a part of what AIIAS instilled in you and part of the vision that AIIAS has for you,” proposed Dr. Stephen Guptill, AIIAS President. “God is using you in a powerful way and we praise God for that.”

On the evening of May 2, 2017, the attendees were able to reconnect with each other, relive memories during their years at AIIAS, and respond to the call to be leaders that represent the entire AIIAS Alumni family.

The president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, Dr. Saw Samuel, shared a message about his impressions for AIIAS and how AIIAS has influenced to impact his personal life. “AIIAS taught us to learn to be diverse in nature but united in Christ’s mission… How we respond has an eternal implication. AIIAS has been playing a vital role for our church in accomplishing our mission… Each one of us are accountable to AIIAS who have called you to have skills in leading out in administration, education, business, healthcare, in ministry and missiology.”

A meal was shared with a spirit of collegiality. There were also a number of musical and cultural renditions by selected members of the AIIAS community. An election for the officers who will be representing the AIIAS alumni was done by the nominating committee and the Alumni Constitution and Bylaws were ratified prior to the end of the night.

Rwanda Reunion – December 2016

Photos from the reunion in Kigali, Rwanda on December 29, 2016.

Photo credit: Dr. Stephen Guptill

California Reunion – December 2016

Photos from the reunion in Riverside Indonesian Seventh-day Adventist Church, California on December 22, 2016.

San Antonio Reunion – July 2015

Thank you for those of you who made it to our recent AIIAS Alumni Gathering in San Antonio, Texas, last July 4, 2015.

Come be a part of AIIAS with the many opportunities to become involved! More information is available at www.aiias.edu and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aiias.

AIIAS offers services for students including scholarships. Financial support is greatly appreciated. It will help students have opportunity to experience AIIAS as they prepare to further God’s work throughout the world. Tax-deductible donations may be sent to:

AIIAS, c/o Treasury

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

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