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ACCREDITATION
ATA seeks to
facilitate the improvement of the quality of educational programs of
its members through accreditation of programs, whether residential,
extension, and other combination of systems. A manual is available for
anyone interested. The accreditation model that ATA has adopted is
based on four key principles:
Values: Values are central to the
design and practice of education. Throughout the accreditation process,
an attempt has been made to focus attention as much on why policies or
practices are observed, as on the policies and practices themselves.
Four categories of value inform the accreditation philosophy. These are
administrative values, relational values, theological values, and
educational values.
Process: The accreditation process
should lead to significant institutional improvement. Educators should
not be disheartened, therefore, when the self-evaluation study reveals
areas of their programs that require further attention. This is
expected and can provide important benefits.
Cooperation: Accreditation should
involve both the accrediting agency and those persons who belongs to or
benefit from the examined program. While roles are different,
cooperation in the evaluation process affords the surest route to just
and significant conclusions.
Prayer: Evaluation of theological
education should be undertaken prayerfully, just as all ministry
training is undertaken. Prayer should be part of every step in the
evaluation and accreditation process.
The accreditation process involves the preparation of the self-study by
the institution, the visit by a team of theologians and educators, the
approval of the Commission on Accreditation. Institutions interested in
the accreditation service pay a visiting fee, in addition to taking
care of the travel and hospitality expenses of the team. Normally,
teams visit several schools in one country and expenses are distributed
among the participating schools.
CONSULTANCY
As an educational
development agency, ATA seeks to facilitate the following consultancy
services:
1. Organizational
Structure has to do with developing school structures and cultures that
best facilitate the formation of Christian ministers. ATA may be
requested to coach schools through this process of institutional
renewal and organizational change.
2. Curricula and
Program Development are more than the arrangement of courses and the
shaping of syllabi. The objective is to develop a comprehensive program
relevant to the lives and ministries of students. ATA may be requested
to assist faculty of the various disciplines in updating and expanding
curricula.
3. Vision is
essential if schools are serious about relevant ministries. ATA may be
requested to guide participants through a strategic planning cycle for
their institution.
4. Library
Development involves both policies guiding management and acquisitions
as well as personnel development for the efficient operation of library
resources. ATA may be requested to help by examining libraries,
conferring with librarians and making recommendations for development.
5. Faculty
Development recognizes that teachers are the greatest resource of the
school. ATA may be requested to confer with the faculty and Dean and
make recommendations for faculty development programs and policies.
6. Governance has
to do with the exercise of authority and control and the system whereby
authority are control are distributed. ATA may be requested to work with
the Board and CEO in shaping patterns of governance for school
development.
7. Finance ties
directly to good stewardship. The objective is to review and improve
the financial management and capacity of the organization. ATA may be
requested to work with the school’s business office in reviewing and
developing practices of financial stewardship.
8. Leadership Development for the church is a principal aim of
theological education. ATA may be requested to provide guidance for
faculty and administration in addressing principles of leadership
development through modeling, mentoring, coursework, internship, and
other curricular activities.
9. Teaching
Methodologies shape the learning experience. ATA may be requested to
lead a seminar or clinic to improve teaching methodologies and to
establishing ongoing peer-based, in-service teacher development
programs.
10. Self-reliance
and Interdependence involve two forms of capacity building in
institutions. ATA may be requested to help the school explore fund
raising and communication strategies as well as possibilities for
alliances and networks.
ASIAN
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
As a result of
ATA’s vision to provide relevant education for Asians, the Asia
Graduate School of Theology was conceived. AGST is a consortium of
accredited institutions that offers advanced theological degrees. A
program is usually hosted by one of the institutions, but all
participating institutions make their resources-faculty, facilities,
library, etc. available for the various programs.
AGST currently
offer the following programs:
JAPAN
Dean: Dr. Akio Hashimoto
Email: mgh02510@nifty.ne.jp
Programs:
Th. D
Th. M
D. Min
MALAYSIA / SINGAPORE
/ THAILAND
Dean: Dr. Allan Harkness
Tel/Fax: +65 6778
5141
Email: dean@agst-mst.org
Website: www.agst-mst.org
Programs:
Master of Theology (Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Master
of Theology (Theology)
Doctor of Philosophy (Theology)
PHILIPPINES
Dean: Dr. Theresa Roco Lua
Email: agstphil@yahoo.com
Programs:
Doctor of Education (Counseling, Adult and Continuing Education,
Educational Leadership)
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Ministry in Transformation Leadership
Doctor in Missiology
Th, M/Ph.D (Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Church History)
THE
ORGANIZATION
The organization
has its present headquarters at
Theological Centre
for Asia
21 Adam Road
Singapore
Mailing address:
Farrer Road P. O. Box 90
Singapore 912 803
Email:info@ataasia.com
Web-site: http://www.ataasia.com
Telephone +65 6460 1238
Fax +65 6467 6005
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