Discover Asian Theological Seminary's academic, admission, graduation, and other related procedures.
Understand the requirements and procedures for successful graduation
Complete Required credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.3.
Submit the final thesis draft to the department faculty by the first Sunday of November in your final year.
Regular students who have submitted their B.Th. or M.Div. thesis paper are eligible to sit for the written comprehensive exam, scheduled for the third Sunday of November in the final year. This exam is crucial in determining graduation eligibility and consists of 300 questions covering a wide range of topics, including systematic theology, Bible exposition (with questions on both Old and New Testament books), church history, church mission and management, Christian leadership, Christian counseling, and expository preaching. To pass, students must achieve a minimum grade of C.
Submit a ministry report that details your commitment, involvement, and contributions to the local church over the past 2–3 years of college life. Include specific challenges you faced and their outcomes. Ensure the report is submitted to the Ministry of the Field Department on the last Sunday of the first month of the autumn session in your final year. This ministry report is mandatory for all graduating students.
The responsibility for graduation preparations is shared between the Ministry Field Director and the Student Body President. Together, they oversee all aspects of the graduation process, including: