Asia Baptist Theological Seminary provides accredited, graduate-level theological education to
- Bible college professors,
- pastors,
- missionaries, and
- other church leaders thoughout SE Asia.
Two-week intensive seminars in ten major SE Asia cities are offered at each location twice a year. Students earn a USA accredited master's degree while remaining in ministry in his or her community with minimal interruption.
Five Core Values drive the faculty and staff and clarify who we are and our vision for impacting the Church in SE Asia while advancing the Kingdom of God:
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Commitment to Community
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Commitment to Christ-Centered Education
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Commitment to Clarity of Truth
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Commitment to Servant Leadership
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Commitment to Availability
Browse our site, research our degree offerings and the various opportunities available. If you are ministering in SE Asia pray about the opportunity to further your education and apply. If you would like to become a friend and supporter of this exciting ministry please prayerfully consider supporting ABTS.
Dr. Robert Rapa, Dean of ABTS
Bob has been a professor for Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and Moody Bible Institute and pastored in Michigan, USA. He is author of the book The Meaning of 'Works of the Law' in Galatians and Romans, and author of a chapter in the book titled Foundational Faith. Bob is currently writing a commentary for a major publisher.
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** Established January 2007 **
Commission on International Theological Education
which will
· Celebrate the upcoming Twenty-Fifth Anniversary (2008) of a unique partnership of mission agencies and a Christian university: ABWE, CU, and in early years, Baptist Mid-Missions, via Asia Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS).
· Identify the best curriculum and delivery system for theological education in
· Recommend strategies for theological education in a rapidly globalizing world culture.
The Commission will research missions and education scholarship, interview academic, missions, and international leaders, interact with field missionaries, evaluate the ABTS work and model, solicit ABTS alumni comments, and more. The aim of the Commission is to recommend the most effective approach for training global leaders in a way that will best achieve the future vision of both institutions. The Commission is expected to make its report and recommendations by January 15, 2008.
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