Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS) is a graduate-level theological institution located near Metro Manila in the Philippines. APNTS is a seminary in the Wesleyan theological tradition and affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene through its Division of World Mission. Its mission is to prepare "men and women for Christ-like leadership and excellence in ministries." Its institutional vision is: "Bridging cultures for Christ, APNTS equips each new generation of leaders to disseminate the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Asia, the Pacific, and the world.
Academics
Accreditation and validation
Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA) until 2011, the Philippine Association of Bible and Theological Schools (PABATS), and the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). APNTS (04005 PS) is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), Republic of the Philippines to offer the following degrees: Master of Science in theology (048.1988), Master of Arts in Religious Education (048.1988), Master of Divinity (048.1988), Bachelor of Theology (048.1988) and Master of Arts in Christian Communication (030.1997). The Commission of Immigration and Deportation, Ministry of Justice, Republic of the Philippines, has approved APNTS as an educational institution for non-immigrant students.
Since 1984 APNTS has been a partner in the Asia Graduate School of Theology (AGST), Philippines, which offers Master of Theology (Th. M.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Doctor of Missiology (D.Miss.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs. APNTS is a member of the Philippine Association of Graduate Education. APNTS is a member of the International Association of Methodist-related Schools, Colleges, and Universities (IAMSCU).
APNTS also participates with other institutions of the Church of the Nazarene through the International Board of Education (IBOE) in a validation program for preparation for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene.
Degrees offered
APNTS welcomes students from a variety of denominational backgrounds and affiliations. The Seminary actively aims to foster a holistic faith community where diversity of cultures is celebrated, and gender equality in leadership and opportunity is embraced.
APNTS offers a broad selection of degree programs. At Masters level, the Seminary offers:
Master of Arts in Religious Education
Master of Science in Theology
Master of Arts in Christian Communication
Master of Divinity
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
At doctoral level, the Seminary offers:
Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Ministry
PhD in Holistic Child Development
PhD in Transformational Learning
PhD in Transformational Development
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Student awards and prizes
The Frederick Buechner prizes for Excellence in Preaching and Excellence in Writing are awarded annually to students who have demonstrated merit in these two particular areas. The awards are named in honor of the acclaimed American theologian and author, Frederick Buechner.