Aldersgate Divinity School

Vision

ALDERSGATE DIVINITY SCHOOL is envisioned to become a center of learning for church workers in the BAGUIO EPISCOPAL AREA, offering formal undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as continuing church leadership and ministerial formation programs.

Mission

First, ALDERSGATE DIVINITY SCHOOL is mandated to teach, train and empower pastors and other church workers of the United Methodist Church who are

• BIBLICALLY–GROUNDED in their faith foundation and commitment (2 Timothy 1:13 – 15; 2:15; 3:16 – 17; 4:1 – 7);
• CHRIST–CENTERED in their spirituality and character (Acts 20:24; 1 Corinthians 3:11; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 3:7 – 9; 2 Timothy 3:13 – 14);
• MINISTRY–FOCUSED in their vocational calling and professional competence (Isaiah 61:1-3; Romans 12:1–2; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; 3:4–6; Philippians 3:14; Hebrews 12:14–15) – this comes from a perspective of awareness of the spiritual battles of every Christian and the whole Church to the end that the wondrous grace of God is demonstrated (John 14:12; 1 Corinthians 4:20; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Ephesians 6:10-20);

Second, ALDERSGATE DIVINITY SCHOOL aims to develop a culture of academic excellence and professionalism anchored in the practice of social holiness and servant leadership in Christian ministries that affirms and at the same time challenges our Methodist experience and tradition.

Finally, in fulfilling its mandate, ALDERSGATE DIVINITY SCHOOL seeks the leading and empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.

Course Offerings

Formal Education

1. Academic Programs
   1. Ph. D. & D. Min. (Proposed)
   2. Master of Divinity
   3. AB in Church Management
2. Theological Extensions
   1. ADS & EATC – Baguio City
   2. NPhA, Gattaran, Cagayan
   3. ECC, San Mateo, Isabela
   4. Dudley Lara Centre, Vigan, Ilocos Sur
   5. John Wesley College, Tuguegarao City
   6. Asbury College, Anda, Pangasinan

Continuing Education

Training & Seminars for church workers & lay leaders are offered in the following areas:

1. Church Growth
2. Church organization, planning-programming, Management Information System (MIS) & Management
3. Evangelism & Church Growth
4. Caring Ministries
   1. Children
   2. Youth
   3. Family
   4. Elderly
   5. Sick & Disabled
   6. Social Outcasts
5. Spiritual Deepening
6. Comparative Study of Religions
7. Biblical Spirituality, Healing & Deliverance
8. Prayer, Meditation & Spiritual Disciplines
9. Development of Church Workers
10. Personality & Communication Skills Development
11. Leadership Effectiveness in the Church Setting
12. New Technologies & their Applications in Modern Church
13. Traditional & Contemporary Music & Liturgy