ESTABLISHED IN 1994, PHILIPPINES
Equipping Servant
Scholars from the Global
South to the Majority
World and Beyond
A premiere consortium of evangelical, denominational, and regional seminaries offering post-graduate degrees worldwide
40+
Years of Experience
8
Member Seminaries
15+
Nations Represented
“PREPARING SCHOLARS AND LEADERS FOR THE CHURCH IN ASIA, THE PACIFIC, AND BEYOND”
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Join us in shaping servant-scholars whose faith and calling serve the Global Church
All programs are accredited by ATA and officially recognized by CHED Philippines. Students come from across Asia and beyond.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Studies
The PhD in Intercultural Studies program is interdisciplinary in nature as it combines social sciences, history, and theology in understanding particular contexts and realities for the purpose of doing God’s mission or missio Dei. It aims to equip missionaries and Christian leaders by providing opportunities to reflect on their experiences, to do original research, and to integrate their learning in their ministries as missiologists.
ThM/ PhD
Master of Theology/ Doctor of Philosophy in Orality Studies
This cutting edge ThM to PhD program in Orality Studies is the first of its kind in the world, and addresses the growing demand for high-quality orality scholarship, research, and practice. The Orality Studies Program pairs global orality experts with Majority World practitioners and scholars to ensure the best contextual, applicable, and diverse learning experience and research.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Transformational Development
Transformational Development seeks to catalyze action among local churches, NGOs and systems in complex societies within Asia and beyond, working with all known resources (especially and including the identities poor), to improve the quality of life and society’s structure and institutions in order to demonstrate God’s love to all.
ThM/ PhD
Master of Theology/ Doctor of Philosophy in
Biblical Studies
The program is an integrated Th.M. and Ph.D. designed to help students in Asia understand the Word of God in the original languages (Hebrew and Greek) and apply the lessons learned in the Asian context. Participants are encouraged to actively participate in the local church while pursuing theological education.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Transformational Learning
The PhD in Transformationational Learning is designed to assist a new generation of faculty & educational leaders as they develop teaching, learning & leading approaches that result in transformational learning in diverse persons, institutions & cultures of particular interest to those interested in preparing to teach or provide educational leadership in colleges, seminaries or other faith based organizations.
ThM/ PhD
Master of Theology/ Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies
The ThM is a research-oriented degree that builds on an MDiv or sometimes, with supplemental coursework, an MA. The PhD is a research-oriented degree that builds on an earned Master’s degree. It is the most advanced degree in the fields of Theological Studies, and is intended for those who engage in intensive and original research in a specific academic discipline.
THE CONSORTIUM
Eight Seminaries
One shared mission
AGST Philippines is a shared academic infrastructure – faculty, library, and programs – a diverse community united across eight of the Philippines’ leading evangelical higher education institutions.
GRADUATE VOICES
Be part of a story where learning from the Global South empowers leaders, pastors, and missionaries for strategic ministries
FROM ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS
Ashong Serto
At present, I’m serving as a Principal of the United College of Theology and Missions in Northeast India. I am grateful fort AGST Philippines for equipping and training me to be an effective and efficient person for God’s kingdom.
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AGST has impacted me to be Bible-centered and Christ-centered in my spiritual journey. AGST helped me to balance my academic performance and spiritual life. I wish AGST Philippines to become one of the leading evangelical seminaries that produces evangelical Christian leaders in Asia. God bless AGST Philippines. Thank you!
FROM ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS
Bassem Melki
Hi, my name is Bassem Melki and I graduated with PhD in Peace Studies 2023. My current ministry is leading the peacemaking and reconciliation department at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon, reaching out to the church in the Arab world.
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During my studies at AGST, the Lord transformed me and equipped we through the work of the Holy Spirit to care for the brokenhearted and speak up against injustice. I pray that AGST will continue to invest in people from around the world to bring gospel impact to all communities.
FROM ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS
Craig Kraft
Greetings AGST! I’m Craig Kraft. I’m the Director of Collaboration for OC Global Alliance and a graduate of Asia Graduate School of Theology in the program of Intercultural Studies. I signed up for Doctor Program when I made a transition from Pastoral ministry into missions.
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And working as Missions Executive, I’ve had a lot of experience with leadership development and biblical skills but very little in the area of Missiology and Intercultural Studies, and was thrilled with the education I received. The Professors were top notch. They showed great interest in me as a person and in my ministry. The education left nothing to be desired in challenging me and inspiring me to be a better leader, to be a better mission director, and God has used this education to really challenge and move me forward my career and in my ministry. Congratulations AGST on 40 years!
FROM ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS
Evelyn Ramos Pajaron
Hi! I’m Evelyn Ramos Pajaron. I finished my PhD in Holistic Child Development in one of AGST institutions in 2019. My time at AGST was instrumental in getting our Ministry Family Life Philippines reach out the grassroots level of parents and families in our society.
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My dissertation product named PForce.14 lessons. Transformative and interactive curriculum design towards evidence practice is now being used in public schools, in churches, and communities. The facilitator’s manual and Parent’s handbook has been translated to several major dialects. So that we can reach more and train more facilitators throughout the country. Parents who have undergone the program who have experienced transformation have also become the promoter and volunteers for bringing that program to other schools and communities as well. I’m really glad that high-quality programs with scholar practitioner and faculty members are being offered to Asians right here in the country where those of us are in the field gets more equipped for the work that God has called us to do. So, as you celebrate 40th Anniversary, I pray that AGST Philippines will continue to flourish with generous fundings for continued development and scholarships. For with faculty members who inspire and equip and produce scholars who are more attuned to the needs of the people that we are trying to reach and with more students who heart’s desire is to be real used of God wherever God has placed them. So, God bless you more!
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