Our Goal:
Provide you with a
solid Biblical,
theological and
cultural framework
to understand and
appropriate the
Bible for today’s world.
The Graduate Diploma courses are 24-unit
study programs that lay the foundation for
reading and interpreting the Scriptures.
The Master of Arts course is a two-year
program designed for people intending to go into
theological education or taking further studies.
The Master of Divinity course is a three-year
program for those preparing for ministry in the
Church. In addition to skills in interpreting the
Bible, significant focus is given to pastoral and
administrative skills. There are two M.Div.
offerings; the shorter program (81 units) is an
ecclesiastical degree while the longer program
(96 units) is a civil degree (CHEd-recognized
and S.O. eligible).
A choice between:
Effective Teaching/Principles of
Teaching
Personal & Spiritual Formation
M.A. in Biblical Studies (64 units)
Research
Courses (6 u.)
Growth
Groups*
AGS Core
Courses
(6 units)
Theology
Courses
(9 units)
Major Courses
(24 units)
Bible Elective
(3 units)
Diploma in Biblical Languages (24 units)
Biblical Hebrew 1
Biblical Hebrew 2
Biblical Hebrew 3
Biblical Hebrew 4
Biblical Greek 1
Biblical Greek 2
Biblical Greek 3
Biblical Greek 4
Diploma in Biblical Studies (24 units)
Research
Courses (3 u.)
AGS Core
Course (3 u.)
Bible Courses
(18 units)
Academic Research & Writing
Biblical Foundations:
Hermeneutics
Old Testament 1: Pentateuch
Old Testament 2: Prophets
New Testament 1: Synoptic Gosp
New Testament 2: Pauline Lit.
Bible Elective
Formation
Course (3 u.)
Professional
Elective
(3 units)
Practicum
(4 units)
Thesis
(6 units)
TOTAL
Academic Research & Writing
Statistical Research
2 semesters
Worldview Foundations
Biblical Foundations:
Hermeneutics
Theology 1
Theology 2
Theology 3
Old Testament 1: Pentateuch
Old Testament 2: Prophets
New Testament 1: Synoptic Gosp
New Testament 2: Pauline Lit.
Biblical Hebrew or Greek 1-4 (12
units)
Any Biblical Exegesis or Biblical
Theology course, such as:
Israel’s Wisdom Literature
Psalms for Life and Ministry
The Gospel of John
Romans
Culture, Geography and History
of Ancient Israel
Personal & Spiritual Formation
M. Div. in Biblical Studies—Ecclesiatical
(81 units)
Research
Courses (6 u.)
Growth Grps*
AGS Core
Courses
(9 units)
Theology
Courses
(9 units)
Major Courses
(24 units)
Bible Electives
(12 units)
Church
History (6 u.)
Formation
Course (3 u.)
Effective Teaching
Required
Required
64 units
*Growth Groups 1-2 are designed tobuild a
caring, supportive community among students.
Professional
Electives
(6 units)
Practicum
(3 units)
Thesis
(6 units)
Comprehensive
Examination
TOTAL
Academic Research & Writing
Statistical Research
2 semesters
Worldview Foundations
Biblical Foundations:
Hermeneutics
Transformational Leadership
Theology 1
Theology 2
Theology 3
Old Testament 1: Pentateuch
Old Testament 2: Prophets
New Testament 1: Synoptic Gosp
New Testament 2: Pauline Lit.
Biblical Hebrew or Greek 1-4 (12
units)
Any 4 of the following:
Biblical Hebrew/Greek 1-4 (2nd
language; 12 units)
Biblical Theology/Exegesis
courses, such as: Israel’s Wisdom
Literature / Psalms for Life and
Ministry / The Gospel of John
Romans / Culture, Geography and
History of Ancient Israel / Bible
Theology
Church History 1
Church History 2
Personal & Spiritual Formation
Any 2 of the following:
Effective Teaching
Preaching
Socio-Cultural Analysis
Bible Elective
Required
Required
Required
81 units
FACULTY
M. Div. in Pastoral Studies, Major in
Biblical Studies—Civil Deg. (96 units)
Research
Courses (6 u.)
Growth
Groups*
AGS Core
Courses
(9 units)
Theology
Courses
(9 units)
Major Courses
(24 units)
Bible Electives
(15 units)
Church
History (6 u.)
Formation
Course (3 u.)
Professional
Electives
(6 units)
Open Electives
(6 units)
Practicum
(6 units)
Thesis
(6 units)
TOTAL
Academic Research & Writing
Statistical Research
2 semesters
Worldview Foundations
Biblical Foundations:
Hermeneutics
Transformational Leadership
Theology 1
Theology 2
Theology 3
Old Testament 1: Pentateuch
Old Testament 2: Prophets
New Testament 1: Synoptic Gosp
New Testament 2: Pauline Lit.
Biblical Hebrew or Greek 1-4
Any 5 of the following:
Biblical Hebrew/Greek 1-4 (2nd
language; 12 units)
Biblical Theology/Exegesis
courses, such as: Israel’s Wisdom
Literature / Psalms for Life and
Ministry / The Gospel of John /
Romans / Culture, Geography and
History of Ancient Israel / Bible
Theology
Church History 1
Church History 2
Personal & Spiritual Formation
Any 2 of the following:
Effective Teaching
Preaching
Any course approved by the
program director
Required
Required
96 units
Federico G. Villanueva, Ph.D. University of
Bristol, England
ALLIANCE
GRADUATE
SCHOOL
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Abigail R. Teh, Ph.D. in-process, Loyola School
of Theology, Philippines
Edwin Perona, Ph.D. Trinity International
University, USA
Dynnah A. Zarzuela, Ph.D. in-process, Asia
Graduate School of Theology
Tim Undheim, Ph.D. Hebrew Union College,
USA
Jose Eslao, Jr., LLB University of Santo Tomas;
Th.M. Asia Graduate School of Theology,
Philippines
Biblical Studies
Program
ALLIANCE
GRADUATE
SCHOOL
Recognized by the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), Philippines
Accredited by Asia Theological Association
(ATA) and Association of Theological
Education in Southeast Asia (ATESEA)
Affiliated with International Council of Higher
Education (ICHE) and
Partner institution of Asia Graduate School of
Theology (AGST)
Address: 101 Dangay St., Veterans Village,
Project 7, 1105 Quezon City
P.O. Box 1099 Philippines
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, CONTACT:
www.ags.edu.ph
Email: registrar@ags.edu.ph
Tel. 411-4357 to 58 (Fe/Khaycee)
Cellphone 0927-4932947 (Abbie)
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AY 2013-2014