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Continuing Education Gateway
The Office of Continuing Education seeks to enhance
the effectiveness of ministering persons through classroom sessions,
conferences and seminars, distance learning courses and modular sessions. It also serves to facilitate
life-long learning and renewal for ministers and church leaders.
Program Design
Classroom sessions are scheduled at strategic locations, utilizing
the facilities of selected colleges, as well as the resident
AGTS campus. Sessions consist of a variety of class schedules
supported by pre-session and post-session assignments.
Individuals who are engaged in full-time ministry or other
employment are normally allowed to take up to 20 credits during
an academic year through the Continuing Education program. Branch
campus participants may take up to 30 credits per academic year.
Programs
The Office of Continuing Education offers
the following programs:
A 48-60 hour degree program, dependent upon whether
the individual has an appropriate religion major. This is the
only master’s degree offered by AGTS which may be completed
entirely at one of the branch campuses. Up to one-third of
the required credits may be earned through distance learning courses (DLC) .
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (M.A.C.M) is designed to provide advanced biblical, theological and practical training for individuals who desire to enhance their ministry skills. It equips ministers to become life-long learners and to develop models of personal and professional growth. It differs from the M.Div. degree in that it provides no academic concentration which would prepare students for ongoing graduate degrees at the Ph.D. or D.Min. levels.
A 75-90 hour degree program, dependent upon the
individual’s previous academic work (see M.Div.
Reduction).
One-third of the required credits must be taken at the main
campus (this requirement may be satisfied by attending one-week
modular classes, summer sessions or full-length semesters).
Up to one-third of the required credits may be earned through
distance learning courses .
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree program is designed to form habits of theological reflection based on a deep sense of God's Mission in the world. These habits should result in serious commitment to the church and its mission. Such reflection begins with a vibrant encounter with God that creates a personal relationship of faith. Adequate theological reflection requires the acquisition of interpretive skills for understanding and living out the teachings of the Scriptures and learning from the collective experience of Christians in other times and places. Obviously, without a broad and integrated base of knowledge, students will not develop an integrated Christian worldview that makes enlightened theological reflection possible. Reflection, however, is not enough. Because AGTS desires to form organic intellectuals rather than arm-chair thinkers, theological reflection inherently involves thinking on one's feet in the course of ministerial activity. To make this kind of reflective action possible, students will develop creative practical ministry skills and the confidence to put them to work in ministry. Finally, and most importantly, students will devote themselves to spiritual formation that results in a lifetime of passionate, Spirit-filled service to God and neighbor. The M.Div. degree is also designed to prepare students fully for further graduate studies at the Ph.D. or D.Min. levels.
Enables individuals to earn credits toward a
graduate degree without traveling to any of the participating
campuses. Participants study selected subjects through lectures
on audio CD, video, DVD and online courses supplemented by
directed reading and research assignments, under the direction
of AGTS faculty mentors. As many as one-third of the required
hours in any AGTS degree may be earned through DLC or directed
research (fill out the
Course Selection Form for
DLC and directed research courses) (other advanced standing
credit may limit the number of allowable hours).
Continuing Education
Nondegree (Audit)
Courses taken on a noncredit basis, at one quarter the regular tuition
rate, offer continuing education for individuals who do not wish to pursue a degree.
Please note that courses audited cannot be changed to credit.
AGTS is a Certification Center (provisional status)
for the National Association of Church Business Administration
(NACBA) and offers seminars leading to certification by NACBA
as a Fellow in Church Business Administration. By special arrangement,
these seminars may also be taken for graduate credit at AGTS.
For additional information on the NACBA certification program,
contact the AGTS Continuing Education Office.
Seminar II Certification June 11-22, 2007
Click here to register online
Registration Form (mail in)
Credits earned in the Continuing Education program may be applied to resident
programs (see Advanced Standing).
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Course Selection Procedure
To receive information regarding the Continuing Education programs, interested
persons should contact the Office
of Continuing Education.
To enroll in a course, complete a course selection form at least two weeks prior to the start of class.
Continuing
Education Course Selection Form
Tuition and Fees
Every effort is made to keep costs of the Continuing Education
program as reasonable as possible without jeopardizing the excellence
of the program. (See Financial
Information.) Financial assistance
is available to qualified applicants. For more information contact
the Continuing Education Office or the Financial Aid Office.
Forms
Continuing Education
Course Selection Form
Faculty
The AGTS Continuing Education faculty represents the best in Pentecostal
scholarship and leadership. Twenty resident professors and more than 80 adjunct faculty
members bring expertise and diversity to the AGTS Continuing Education program. They are
cutting-edge specialists in worship, preaching, evangelism, leadership, discipleship,
counseling, youth, music, administration, and cross-cultural ministry.
Faculty members are more than classroom lecturers;
they serve as resource persons both during Continuing Education
sessions and as post-session projects are developed.
Admission Requirements
Individuals are expected to complete the requirements for their
degree under the catalog in effect at the time of initial degree
candidacy. They may elect to meet modifications in the program
announced in subsequent catalogs if approved. (Contact Registrar’s
Office,registrar@agts.edu,
for approval process.)
All requirements for the M.A.C.M. degree through
Continuing Education must be completed within six years. Active
missionaries must complete their degree within 10 years.
Admission Procedure
Concurrent Enrollment
Participants in the Continuing Education program
who are interested in concurrent enrollment in another seminary
or graduate school for the purpose of transferring credits to
AGTS toward the M.A.C.M. or the M.Div. In-Service must secure
approval in advance from the academic dean (contact the Registrar’s
Office,registrar@agts.edu) (see Advanced
Standing).
Graduation Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for graduation (see catalog), a
portfolio review may be required.
Updated:
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:13 PM
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