ASCM News

Historic Curriculum Changes Begin

For over two years, the Asian Seminary has been preparing for the historic changes in our curriculum. The first year was spent in an extensive curriculum evaluation and review. The second year was spent finalizing the changes and applying for accreditation approval. In May 2009, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) of the Philippine Government officially approved our new curriculum!

The changes have now been fully implemented for the 2009-2010 school year. The significant changes are as follows:

BA in Theology (new) - In place of the Bachelor of Theology (BTh), we now offer a Bachelor of Arts in Theology with 9 concentrations:

• Biblical Studies
• Theological Studies
• Pastoral Ministry
• Youth Ministry
• Children's Ministry
• Religious Education
• Mission-Intercultural Studies
• Church Music
• Counseling

B.Ed. (new) - In place of the Bachelor of Christian Education (BCE), we now offer a Bachelor of Education with 3 concentrations:

• Values Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Music

MA in Pastoral Ministry (new) - Added to our existing MA in Christian Leadership, we now offer a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry. Both of these skill-building master's degrees can be taken with either a Thesis or a Non-Thesis tract.

M.Div. - Refining the existing Master of Divinity program, we have included new electives and added 4 concentrations:

• Biblical Studies
• Theological and Historical Studies
• Missions
• Church Education

Along with these changes, ASCM continues to offer our Doctor of Ministry (DMin), Master of Christian Leadership (MCL), and our certificate programs; Certificate in Church Musicianship, Certificate in TESOL, and Certificate in Ministerial Studies.

The faculty, staff, and administration of the Asian Seminary want to give thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ for his guidance and direction throughout this difficult process of change. We pray that God will be glorified and His Kingdom advance through the students of the Asian Seminary.