Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
March 18, 2023
The Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) (pronounced "I-Us"), is a Seventh-day Adventist graduate institution located in the Philippines,[1][2] offering graduate degrees in Business, Education, Public health, and Theology.[3] It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[4][5][6][7] AIIAS is a truly international institution, with faculty representing 18 countries. The institution has thus far served students from 123 countries around the world.
Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS)
AIIAS is composed of two schools: the Seminary and the Graduate School. The library holds over 70,000 volumes and offers print and online journal access, and provides access to standard online databases for scholarly research. It is both locally and internationally accredited.[8][9][10]
AIIAS is located in Silang, Cavite, Philippines, about 28 miles (45 km) south of Manila, along the highway to the popular resort town of Tagaytay. It is characterized by buildings with architectural touches representing its Asian locale, sprawling green lawns, coconut palms, and local fruit and shade trees. The campus also houses AIIAS Academy, an international K–12 school which primarily serves the children of students, staff and faculty.
AIIAS officially came into existence on 31 January 1986, through Philippine Presidential Decree 2021 signed by then-President Ferdinand Marcos.[11] At its start, AIIAS was located on the campus of the Adventist University of the Philippines. In 1991, the school was moved to its current location in Lalaan I, Silang, Cavite, Philippines. On 6 October 1996, in an action taken during the Annual Council of the Adventist Church, AIIAS became an institution of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. It is one of four General Conference institutions; the other three include the Adventist University of Africa, Andrews University, and Loma Linda University.[12]
The AIIAS Division of Online Learning was established in 2001. AIIAS was one of the first Adventist educational institutions to confer master's degrees on students who complete their program entirely online, and became the very first Seventh-day Adventist institution to offer a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business.[3]
Academics
AIIAS Graduate School and Theological Seminary each comprises three departments. There is also an English Center serving non-native English-speaking students who desire to learn English as a second language. Most students matriculate into the regular academic programs upon completion of their language study, which usually takes about three months. AIIAS also awards degrees through its Division of Online Learning (DOL), and several Distance Learning Centers (DLCs) throughout the world. Students enrolled in the DOL and DLCs have options between several master's degree programs.
Consistently placing well in the rankings, AIIAS most recently ranked #25 among the Top Universities 2019 in the Philippines.[13]
Theological Seminary
The AIIAS Theological Seminary is an internationally recognized center for research excellence in the theology and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Seminary has three departments: Applied Theology, Biblical Studies, and Theological-Historical Studies. The Seminary offers the following programs:
Professional programs
Graduate Certificate in Ministry
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Arts in Ministry (MA)
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
Doctor of Missiology/Doctor of Intercultural Studies (DMiss/DIS)
Academic programs
Master of Arts in Religion (MA)
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Religion (Ph.D.)
The Seminary publishes the Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary, a peer-reviewed academic publication including scholarly articles, critical book reviews, and shorter research notes on a variety of biblical and theological subjects.
Graduate school
The AIIAS Graduate School has three departments: Business, Education and Public Health.
Degrees awarded by the Department of Business include the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with emphases in Management, Finance, and Information Technology; the Master of Science in Administration (M.S.A.) with emphases in Church Administration and Management Studies; and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Business with emphases in Management, Finance, Accounting and Human Resource Management.[14]
The Department of Education offers a Master of Arts in Education with emphases in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Administration, and TESOL; and Educational Specialist degree (EdS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees with emphases in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Administration. The department also offers a graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
The Department of Public Health offers a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) with emphases in Health Promotion, Health Ministry, and Nutrition.
Schedule
The official school year at AIIAS begins in June and is configured in semesters of two terms each, with an inter-semester between school years. There is a commencement service at the end of each school year in March. Beginning in 2020, the school year will begin in August and end with commencement in May.
Alumni
AIIAS alumni serve in church, education, and business leadership positions around the world. AIIAS publishes a semi-annual Alumni magazine called Flags.[15]
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The Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies AIIAS pronounced I Us is a Seventh day Adventist graduate institution located in the Philippines 1 2 offering graduate degrees in Business Education Public health and Theology 3 It is a part of the Seventh day Adventist education system the world s second largest Christian school system 4 5 6 7 AIIAS is a truly international institution with faculty representing 18 countries The institution has thus far served students from 123 countries around the world Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies AIIAS Other nameAIIASTypePrivate Graduate level onlyEstablished1986Religious affiliationSeventh day Adventist ChurchPresidentGinger Ketting Weller PhDLocationSilang Cavite Philippines14 12 15 62 N 120 58 4 54 E 14 2043389 N 120 9679278 E 14 2043389 120 9679278 Coordinates 14 12 15 62 N 120 58 4 54 E 14 2043389 N 120 9679278 E 14 2043389 120 9679278CampusAlmost 49 acres 200 000 m2 of palmed tropical hills ColorsGreen Gold and Black Websitewww aiias eduAIIAS is composed of two schools the Seminary and the Graduate School The library holds over 70 000 volumes and offers print and online journal access and provides access to standard online databases for scholarly research It is both locally and internationally accredited 8 9 10 AIIAS is located in Silang Cavite Philippines about 28 miles 45 km south of Manila along the highway to the popular resort town of Tagaytay It is characterized by buildings with architectural touches representing its Asian locale sprawling green lawns coconut palms and local fruit and shade trees The campus also houses AIIAS Academy an international K 12 school which primarily serves the children of students staff and faculty Contents 1 History 2 Academics 2 1 Theological Seminary 2 1 1 Professional programs 2 1 2 Academic programs 2 2 Graduate school 2 3 Schedule 3 Alumni 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditAIIAS officially came into existence on 31 January 1986 through Philippine Presidential Decree 2021 signed by then President Ferdinand Marcos 11 At its start AIIAS was located on the campus of the Adventist University of the Philippines In 1991 the school was moved to its current location in Lalaan I Silang Cavite Philippines On 6 October 1996 in an action taken during the Annual Council of the Adventist Church AIIAS became an institution of the General Conference of Seventh day Adventists It is one of four General Conference institutions the other three include the Adventist University of Africa Andrews University and Loma Linda University 12 The AIIAS Division of Online Learning was established in 2001 AIIAS was one of the first Adventist educational institutions to confer master s degrees on students who complete their program entirely online and became the very first Seventh day Adventist institution to offer a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business 3 Academics EditAIIAS Graduate School and Theological Seminary each comprises three departments There is also an English Center serving non native English speaking students who desire to learn English as a second language Most students matriculate into the regular academic programs upon completion of their language study which usually takes about three months AIIAS also awards degrees through its Division of Online Learning DOL and several Distance Learning Centers DLCs throughout the world Students enrolled in the DOL and DLCs have options between several master s degree programs Consistently placing well in the rankings AIIAS most recently ranked 25 among the Top Universities 2019 in the Philippines 13 Theological Seminary Edit The AIIAS Theological Seminary is an internationally recognized center for research excellence in the theology and mission of the Seventh day Adventist Church The Seminary has three departments Applied Theology Biblical Studies and Theological Historical Studies The Seminary offers the following programs Professional programs Edit Graduate Certificate in Ministry Master of Ministry M Min Master of Divinity M Div Master of Arts in Ministry MA Doctor of Ministry D Min Doctor of Missiology Doctor of Intercultural Studies DMiss DIS Academic programs Edit Master of Arts in Religion MA Master of Theology Th M Doctor of Philosophy in Religion Ph D The Seminary publishes the Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary a peer reviewed academic publication including scholarly articles critical book reviews and shorter research notes on a variety of biblical and theological subjects Graduate school Edit The AIIAS Graduate School has three departments Business Education and Public Health Degrees awarded by the Department of Business include the Master of Business Administration M B A with emphases in Management Finance and Information Technology the Master of Science in Administration M S A with emphases in Church Administration and Management Studies and the Doctor of Philosophy Ph D degree in Business with emphases in Management Finance Accounting and Human Resource Management 14 The Department of Education offers a Master of Arts in Education with emphases in Curriculum amp Instruction Educational Administration and TESOL and Educational Specialist degree EdS and Doctor of Philosophy PhD degrees with emphases in Curriculum amp Instruction and Educational Administration The department also offers a graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL The Department of Public Health offers a Master of Public Health M P H with emphases in Health Promotion Health Ministry and Nutrition Schedule Edit The official school year at AIIAS begins in June and is configured in semesters of two terms each with an inter semester between school years There is a commencement service at the end of each school year in March Beginning in 2020 the school year will begin in August and end with commencement in May Alumni EditAIIAS alumni serve in church education and business leadership positions around the world AIIAS publishes a semi annual Alumni magazine called Flags 15 See also EditList of Seventh day Adventist colleges and universitiesReferences Edit Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies adventist asia Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies AIIAS Pasay City PH Ellen G White Estate ellenwhite org a b Adventist Review Online Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies www adventistreview org 22 June 2010 For real education reform take a cue from the Adventists The Christian Science Monitor Seventh day Adventists Christian Denomination Religion Facts Archived from the original on 2015 03 23 Retrieved 2016 03 18 Department of Education Seventh day Adventist Church Archived from the original on 2017 10 17 Retrieved 2010 06 18 Rogers Wendi Kellner Mark A April 1 2003 World Church A Closer Look at Higher Education Adventist News Network Archived from the original on 2011 07 24 Retrieved 2010 06 19 IAU International Association of Universities Building a Worldwide Higher Education Community iau aiu net Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools Colleges and Universities list of accredited institutions Archived May 24 2007 at the Wayback Machine List of educational institutions accredited by the accrediting body of the Adventist church Archived June 30 2007 at the Wayback Machine Official Gazette of the Philippines volume 82 Number 8 24 February 1986 Adventist Review Online Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies www adventistreview org Top Colleges amp Universities in the Philippines 2019 University Web Rankings List of Region 4 Higher Education Institutions published by the Commission on Higher Education AIIAS www aiias edu External links EditAIIAS website Philippine Presidential Decree 2021 AIIAS Graduate School AIIAS Theological Seminary Portals Christianity Philippines Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies amp oldid 1108087475, wikipedia, wiki, 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