SEAGST conducts programs of advanced and postgraduate theological studies at the masters and doctoral levels and grants the degree of Master of Theology (MTheol) and Doctor of Theology (DTheol) to students who would study at one of the approved campuses of SEAGST in the region.
The program makes available to graduates of approved theological schools in South East Asia the combined academic resources of the participating accredited schools so that suitable students may have the opportunity of continuing their studies within South East Asia. Selected students from outside the region may also be admitted to the program upon presentation of proper credentials and application form.
Aimsedit
The specific aims of SEAGST are:
To assist in the intellectual and spiritual development of Asian theologians so that their Christian ministry will be enrich and be more effective.
To contribute to the emergence of contextual and Asia-oriented theology by providing the facilities, and opportunities for research into, and reflection upon, the Christian faith as it relates to the living faiths, cultures and traditions of Asia, and to contemporary Asian society and its problems.
To further the training of competent teachers for the theology faculties of the region and of leaders for Christian ministry in church and society.
To promote opportunities for the interchange of the graduate students and faculty members between the different participating institutions with a view to enhancing both a regional consciousness and Christian fellowship across the barriers of race, cultures and nations.
SEAGST claims to be ecumenical in doctrine and in its relationships to the Churches and participating schools. The faculty and students represent a board spectrum of Christian belief and denominational affiliation.[1]
Organisationedit
Governanceedit
SEAGST is governed by a Board of Governors which is responsible for all financial and budgetary matters of SEAGST; takes action on requests from accredited schools to participate in program; upon the recommendation of Senate, authorizes conferment of degrees on successful candidates; appoints the Dean, and appoints the faculty of SEAGST on the recommendation of the Senate.[1]
The current Chairperson of the Board of Governors is Dr. Thu En Yu from Malaysia.[2]
Regional Campusesedit
As the SEAGST functions as a consortium of participating schools accredited by ATESEA and as a validator of the postgraduate degrees issued, the faculty and campuses of SEAGST is spread out over the whole South East Asian region. There are a total of 27 schools in seven geographical areas; each one headed by an Area Dean; within SEAGST. To qualify as a participating school, an institution normally must have at least three teachers with a Ph.D. or Th.D. or equivalent and sufficient library holdings or research at master and doctoral level.[3]
The current geographical areas and their participating schools are:
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The South East Asia Graduate School of Theology SEAGST is a Protestant graduate school of theology established in 1966 and operated by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia ATESEA in cooperation with and on behalf of member schools of ATESEA The headquarters is located in the offices of ATESEA in Manila Philippines South East Asia Graduate School of TheologyTypeSeminary Graduate School Private Established1966DeanDr Sientje Merentek AbramChair of the BoardRev Dr Thu En YuLocationManila PhilippinesAffiliationsATESEA WOCATIWebsitewww atesea org sindex html Contents 1 Objectives and aims 1 1 Academics 1 2 Aims 2 Organisation 2 1 Governance 2 2 Regional Campuses 2 2 1 Hong Kong Area 2 2 2 Eastern Indonesia Area 2 2 3 Western Indonesia Area 2 2 4 Malaysia Singapore Area 2 2 5 Myanmar Area 2 2 6 Philippines Area 2 2 7 Taiwan Area 2 3 Accreditation 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksObjectives and aims editAcademics edit SEAGST conducts programs of advanced and postgraduate theological studies at the masters and doctoral levels and grants the degree of Master of Theology MTheol and Doctor of Theology DTheol to students who would study at one of the approved campuses of SEAGST in the region The program makes available to graduates of approved theological schools in South East Asia the combined academic resources of the participating accredited schools so that suitable students may have the opportunity of continuing their studies within South East Asia Selected students from outside the region may also be admitted to the program upon presentation of proper credentials and application form Aims edit The specific aims of SEAGST are To assist in the intellectual and spiritual development of Asian theologians so that their Christian ministry will be enrich and be more effective To contribute to the emergence of contextual and Asia oriented theology by providing the facilities and opportunities for research into and reflection upon the Christian faith as it relates to the living faiths cultures and traditions of Asia and to contemporary Asian society and its problems To further the training of competent teachers for the theology faculties of the region and of leaders for Christian ministry in church and society To promote opportunities for the interchange of the graduate students and faculty members between the different participating institutions with a view to enhancing both a regional consciousness and Christian fellowship across the barriers of race cultures and nations SEAGST claims to be ecumenical in doctrine and in its relationships to the Churches and participating schools The faculty and students represent a board spectrum of Christian belief and denominational affiliation 1 Organisation editGovernance edit SEAGST is governed by a Board of Governors which is responsible for all financial and budgetary matters of SEAGST takes action on requests from accredited schools to participate in program upon the recommendation of Senate authorizes conferment of degrees on successful candidates appoints the Dean and appoints the faculty of SEAGST on the recommendation of the Senate 1 The current Chairperson of the Board of Governors is Dr Thu En Yu from Malaysia 2 Regional Campuses edit As the SEAGST functions as a consortium of participating schools accredited by ATESEA and as a validator of the postgraduate degrees issued the faculty and campuses of SEAGST is spread out over the whole South East Asian region There are a total of 27 schools in seven geographical areas each one headed by an Area Dean within SEAGST To qualify as a participating school an institution normally must have at least three teachers with a Ph D or Th D or equivalent and sufficient library holdings or research at master and doctoral level 3 The current geographical areas and their participating schools are Hong Kong Area edit Area Dean Dr Ying Fuk Tsang Divinity School of Chung Chi College Chinese University of Hong Kong websiteShatin New TerritoriesLutheran Theological Seminary websiteShatin New TerritoriesEastern Indonesia Area edit Area Dean Dr Zakaria J Ngelow Faculty of Theology Indonesian Christian University of TomohonTomohon North SulawesiTheology Department Indonesian Christian University of MalukuAmbon MalukuTheological Seminary of Eastern Indonesia Makassar STT INTIM Makassar websiteMakassar South SulawesiFaculty of Theology Artha Wacana Christian UniversityKupang East Nusa TenggaraToraja State Christian Institute IAKN Toraja websiteRantepao South SulawesiWestern Indonesia Area edit Area Dean Dr E Gerrit Singgih HKBP Theological Seminary STT HKBP Pematang Siantar North SumatraJakarta Theological Seminary STT Jakarta websiteJakarta DKI JakartaFaculty of Theology Duta Wacana Christian University websiteYogyakarta YogyakartaCipanas Theological Seminary STT Cipanas websiteCipanas West JavaMalaysia Singapore Area edit Area Dean Dr Ezra Kok Trinity Theological College websiteUpper Bukit Timah Road SingaporeMcGilvary College of Divinity Payap University websiteChiang Mai Chiang Mai Province ThailandMalaysia Theological Seminary websiteSeremban Negeri Sembilan MalaysiaSabah Theological Seminary websiteKota Kinabalu Sabah MalaysiaMyanmar Area edit Area Dean Dr Anna May Say Pa Myanmar Institute of Theology websiteInsein Yangon DivisionMyanmar Institute of Christian TheologyInsein Yangon DivisionKayin Baptist SeminaryInsein Yangon DivisionHoly Cross Theological CollegeYangon Yangon DivisionKachin Theological CollegeNawng Nang Myitkyina Kachin State Philippines Area edit Area Dean The Very Rev Thomas MaddelaAdventist International Institute of Advanced Studies websiteSilang CaviteCentral Philippine University College of TheologyIloilo City IloiloSilliman University Divinity SchoolDumaguete Negros OrientalSt Andrew s Theological SeminaryQuezon City Metro ManilaUnion Theological SeminaryDasmarinas CaviteTaiwan Area edit Area Dean Dr Huang Po ho Tainan Theological College and Seminary websiteTainanTaiwan Theological College and Seminary websiteTaipeiYu Shan Theological College and Seminary websiteHualien Hualien CountyAccreditation edit As an institution under the auspices of ATESEA SEAGST is accredited by the same organisation See also editAssociation for Theological Education in South East Asia Asia Graduate School of TheologyReferences edit a b SEAGST Introduction URL last accessed on May 5 2007 SEAGST Board of Governors and Senate URL last accessed on May 5 2007 SEAGST Areas URL last accessed on May 5 2007 External links editSouth East Asia Graduate School of Theology Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title South East Asia Graduate School of Theology amp oldid 1181109110, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
