ABTS degree programs are fully accredited in the USA by the Higher Learning Commission. Remain in your ministry context in Asia while earning a US-accredited master’s degree.
ACADEMICS
Master of Religious Education (MRE)
The Master of Religious Education (MRE) at Asia Biblical Theological Seminary is a 31-credit hour program designed to improve your effectiveness as a ministry leader on your own terms. Through various concentrations, this program enhances your ministry competencies and broadens your biblical and theological foundation for effective leadership.
MRE students can select one of the following areas of concentration, making your program of study relevant and transformative: Counseling, Educational, Intercultural, Marketplace, and Pastoral.
Master of Arts (MA)
The Master of Arts (MA) degree is a 64-credit hour program providing opportunity for in-depth investigation into the three basic content areas: bible, theology, and ministry. A substantial elective category allows students to explore areas appropriate to their ministry context.
Students who have not accomplished any graduate studies are encouraged to complete the MRE degree before progressing to the MA degree. Students who complete the MRE first may apply all 31 credits from the MRE degree toward completion of the MA degree.
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
The Master of Arts in Counseling program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the field of counseling. By integrating contemporary social science insights alongside timeless Christian truths, this 47-credit-hour program provides a robust clinical and theological education.
Using a unique hybrid education format, students will be empowered to become ethical, competent, and compassionate counselors, well-prepared to serve diverse populations in Asia and beyond.
Online Master of Arts (MA)
The online Master of Arts (MA) degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Theology and Religion, offered by ABTS in collaboration with the Marina Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Religion (MCISR), is a 64-credit hour program providing in-depth investigation into the basic content areas of theology and religion.
The capstone of the program is a 6-credit hour thesis, where social research methods are employed to investigate real-world issues pertaining to Christian life and ministry.
Other Programs
Non-Degree Enrollment
ABTS permits the enrollment of students seeking advanced education in Bible, theology or ministry without a specific degree objective. Students are permitted to take a maximum of 6 credits under the non-degree enrollment status.
Non-Degree Enrollment
ABTS welcomes guest students from other accredited seminaries for limited enrollment.
“ABTS has helped me bridge the gap between theology and daily living. The classes challenge our preconceived notions of faith, culture and successful Christian living.”
Barnabas Jonathan (General Physician)
