Asian Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Master of Arts in Transformational and Urban Leadership
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Arts in Transformational and Urban Leadership |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
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| Description | This 45-unit Masteral program is designed to give urban leaders the opportunity to complete graduate studies that will enable leaders to transformation localized urban poor areas in Metro Manila and the major cities of Asia. Our emphasis is on equipping for transformation. These programs combine community development-related urban transformation skills with an emphasis on evangelism and church planting. Students are equipped to become movement leaders by mobilizing and multiplying teams. The programs emphasize classroom theory combined with significant practical fieldwork. Students are exposed to the necessary theory components but the majority of their time spent in urban poor settings testing those theories in the practice of urban ministry. This may be taken as a part-time or full-time student. This may be taken as a part-time or full-time student. |
| Keywords | Urban Leadership, Urban poor community work, Urban Transformation, Field Supervision, Community Development |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (USA) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | Philippines / Manila (National Capital Region) |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / History, Philosophy and Other Humanities |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | Variable according to means |
| Actual Cost | $ 41 per unit (tuition fee only) |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | varies |
| Average hours of study per week | 6 |
| Methods of instruction | ATS believes in a holistic training for each student in the development of their skills, character and spiritual qualities. There are lectures (with teacher-student, student-student interactions), book studies, actual translations and recitation, assigned readings, mentoring, internship, and team projects. Through care groups and recreational activities among the ATS community, the seminary aims to help in developing unity and social skills among the students. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | regular class hours |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | varies |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | varies |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 10 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Research and Writing, 2 care groups |
| Other Prerequisites | Pass ATS Entrance Exam |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Arts in Transformational and Urban Leadership |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | - |
| Programme Accredited by | ATA (Asia) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | ATESEA |
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