South East Asia Graduate School of Theology

Last updated
South East Asia Graduate School of Theology
Type Seminary, Graduate School (Private)
Established1966
Dean Dr Sientje Merentek-Abram
Chair of the BoardRev Dr Thu En Yu
Location
Manila
,
Philippines
Affiliations ATESEA, WOCATI
Website www.atesea.org/sindex.html

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.

Contents

Objectives and aims

Academics

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

The specific aims of SEAGST are:

  1. To assist in the intellectual and spiritual development of Asian theologians so that their Christian ministry will be enrich and be more effective.
  2. 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.
  3. To further the training of competent teachers for the theology faculties of the region and of leaders for Christian ministry in church and society.
  4. 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

Governance

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

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

Area Dean: Dr. Ying Fuk-Tsang

Shatin, New Territories
  • Lutheran Theological Seminary website
Shatin, New Territories

Eastern Indonesia Area

Area Dean: Dr. Zakaria J. Ngelow

Tomohon, North Sulawesi
Ambon, Maluku
  • Theological Seminary of Eastern Indonesia Makassar (STT INTIM Makassar) website
Makassar, South Sulawesi
Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
  • Toraja State Christian Institute (IAKN Toraja) website
Rantepao, South Sulawesi

Western Indonesia Area

Area Dean: Dr. E. Gerrit Singgih

  • HKBP Theological Seminary (STT HKBP)
Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra
Jakarta, DKI Jakarta
Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
  • Cipanas Theological Seminary (STT Cipanas) website
Cipanas, West Java

Malaysia-Singapore Area

Area Dean: Dr. Ezra Kok

  • Trinity Theological College website
Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Myanmar Area

Area Dean: Dr. Anna May Say Pa

Insein, Yangon Division
  • Myanmar Institute of Christian Theology
Insein, Yangon Division
  • Kayin Baptist Seminary
Insein, Yangon Division
  • Holy Cross Theological College
Yangon, Yangon Division

Nawng Nang, Myitkyina, Kachin State

Philippines Area

Area Dean: The Very Rev Thomas Maddela
  • Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies website
Silang, Cavite
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
  • St. Andrew's Theological Seminary
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Dasmariñas, Cavite

Taiwan Area

Area Dean: Dr. Huang Po-ho

  • Tainan Theological College and Seminary website
Tainan
  • Taiwan Theological College and Seminary website
Taipei
  • Yu-Shan Theological College and Seminary website
Hualien, Hualien County

Accreditation

As an institution under the auspices of ATESEA, SEAGST is accredited by the same organisation.

See also

Related Research Articles

Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT) is a Baptist theological institute in Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). Judson Research Center, Peace Studies Center, and Gender Studies Center are parts of Myanmar Institute of Theology. It is affiliated with the Myanmar Baptist Convention.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Batak Christian Protestant Church</span> Church of Protestant Christian denomination

The Huria Kristen Batak Protestan is a Lutheran church among the Batak people, generally the Toba Batak in Indonesia. It uses the Dutch Reformed style of worship due to the Dutch colonial heritage at the time it was founded. With a membership of 4,133,000, it is one of the largest Protestant churches in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Its present leader is Ephorus (bishop) Robinson Butarbutar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary</span>

Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS) is a graduate-level theological institution located near Metro Manila in the Philippines. APNTS is a seminary in the Wesleyan theological tradition and affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene through its Division of World Mission. Its mission is to prepare "men and women for Christ-like leadership and excellence in ministries." Its institutional vision is: "Bridging cultures for Christ, APNTS equips each new generation of leaders to disseminate the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Asia, the Pacific, and the world.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Malaysia Theological Seminary</span>

Malaysia Theological Seminary is an interdenominational Protestant seminary in the city of Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Established in 1979, STM is accredited by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) and a participating school of the South East Asia Graduate School of Theology (SEAGST) from which the Master of Theology degree is awarded.

Methodist Theological School (MTS) is a denominational theological school affiliated with the Methodist Church in Malaysia. It is located in the town of Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Established in 1954, MTS is accredited by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA).

Sabah Theological Seminary (STS) is an interdenominational Protestant seminary located in the town of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tomohon</span> City in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tomohon is a city in North Sulawesi Province, in central Indonesia. It covers an area of 147.21 km2, and had a population of 91,553 at the 2010 Census, rising to 100,587 at the 2020 Census. The official estimate as at mid 2022 was 101,151. Tomohon was formerly a part of the Minahasa Regency in North Sulawesi, but it officially became a city separated from the Regency, inaugurated on 4 August 2003.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rantepao</span>

Rantepao is a town and the capital of North Toraja Regency, which is known for being the cultural center of the Toraja ethnic group. National and regional tourism offices have developed the city as the starting point for visiting Tana Toraja, since the area was opened for tourism in the 1970s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">East Asia School of Theology</span>

East Asia School of Theology is a theological school established in Singapore by Campus Crusade for Christ International as a legal division of Cru Asia Ltd. in 1992, with its stated mission to "develop and equip Christian leaders for the fulfilment of the Great Commission in East Asia and around the world."

Chin Christian University (CCU) is a Christian university in Hakha, Chin State, Burma. CCU is one of the departments of Chin Association of Christian Communication (CACC). After 25 years (1990-2015), God blessed Chin Christian College's long vision: "To Transform the College into a University" and the name of the institution was changed into Chin Christian University by the 9th Triennial Meeting of Chin Association of Christian Communication, held at Hakha Khuahlun Baptist Church on April 4, 2015.

Chin Christian Institute of Theology, also known as CCIT, is situated in Falam, Chin State, Myanmar. It is a school run by Chin Baptist Convention, which belongs to Myanmar Baptist Convention.

The Silliman University Divinity School, more commonly referred to as the Divinity School, is one of the constituent academic units of Silliman University, a private university in Dumaguete, Philippines. Founded in 1921, the school is affiliated with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines and is accredited with the Association of Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Association for Theological Education in South East Asia</span>

The Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) is an organisation of Christian seminaries and other tertiary institutes of theology. It is based in Manila, Philippines and currently networks 102 member institutions and schools in 16 countries. It also acts as an accreditation agency for theological education in the South East Asian region.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">North Toraja Regency</span> Regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Toraja is a landlocked regency (kabupaten) of South Sulawesi Province of Indonesia, and the home of the Toraja ethnic group. The local government seat is in Rantepao which is also the center of Toraja culture. Formerly this regency was the northern part of Tana Toraja Regency, but on 24 June 2008 the northeastern 36% of the latter's area was split off to form this separate North Toraja Regency. It covers an area of 1,151.47 km2 and had a population of 216,762 at the 2010 census and 261,086 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 268,198, comprising 136,998 males and 131,200 females.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries</span> Theological institution

Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries is regional theological education and ministry training institution of the Church of God World Missions and a religious higher education institution recognized by the Philippine government.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central Philippine University – College of Theology</span> Theological seminary at Central Philippine University

The Central Philippine University College of Theology, also referred to as CPU COT, CPU College of Theology, or CPU Theology, is the theological seminary and one of the academic units of Central Philippine University, a private research university in Iloilo City, Philippines. It was founded in 1905 as the Bible School for the training of Christian men, workers, and missionaries, through a grant from the American industrialist and Northern Baptist, John D. Rockefeller. The College of Theology is the oldest college and academic unit of Central Philippine University and the first and oldest Baptist theological seminary in the Philippines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Asia Pacific Theological Seminary</span> Theological seminary in Baguio City, the Philippines

Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS) is a theological seminary in Baguio, the Philippines, operated by the Assemblies of God.

Myanmar Theological College is a Christian seminary in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Rev. Ishak Pamumbu Lambe was an Indonesian Torajan Christian pastor and politician. He served as a Senator in the national Regional Representative Council from 2004 to 2009. Lambe was also the former Chairman of the Toraja Church Synod Worker's Agency, a Protestant denomination headquartered in the Tana Toraja Regency of South Sulawesi, from 1992 to 2001.

References

  1. 1 2 SEAGST: Introduction (URL last accessed on May 5, 2007)
  2. ↑ SEAGST: Board of Governors and Senate (URL last accessed on May 5, 2007)
  3. ↑ SEAGST: Areas (URL last accessed on May 5, 2007)

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.