| Language of this entry | English (USA) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Bachelor of Theology - ACTS India |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | Antioch center of Theological Studies is established for providing quality control of theological studies to assist and help non-graduate Pastors in Masters and Bachelors education to poor and needy pastor, missionaries, elders and future leaders. |
| Keywords | Leaders Training, Missionaries Training,Church Multiplication, Cell groups training, way of Christ and apostles, Pastors Training, Theological Education, Bible, God, Jesus, Apostles, Disciples, Missions, |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International); English (USA); Hindi; Lambadi; Oriya; Telugu |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | India / Countrywide; India / Andhra Pradesh; India / Orissa |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Language Learning Methods; Mission and Evangelism / Internet and Broadcast Evangelism |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | From US$100 to less than US$1,000 |
| Actual Cost | $200 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | |
| Average hours of study per week | 30 |
| Methods of instruction | The heart of our ministry is to establish financially self-sufficient, indigenously trained leaders through ACTS training centers/seminaries in the language and culture of the local people. At present we partner with MINTS and Antioch School to develop a regionally sensitive curriculum in the area of ACTS, and established by provide curriculum in their own language, develop future professors from among them, and then work to share the educational results locally with interconnected global system of MINTS / Antioch School, ACTS / Antioch School missionary aspect is the requirement of the centers to multiply in their region, language, and sphere of influence. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 20% |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 50% |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 30% |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 120 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | This program is open for all who desire to study - A Certificate Program - 10 Courses, 30 Credit Hours. AATS, Associate in Arts in Theological Studies. 60 Credit Hours. BATS, Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies. 120 Credit Hours MATS, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, 60 Credit Hours M.Div, Master of Divinity, 90 Credit Hours. Antioch School ( Accreditation with CHEA ) This training is only for Key Leaders in ministry ( Bishops / CEO/ Directors ) Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) 120 Credits Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) 120 Credits Master of Ministry (M.Min.) 76 Credits Master of Theology (M.Th.) 76 Credits Doctor of Ministry in Global Church-Based Theological Education (D.Min.) 60 Credits Certificate of Ministry (C.Min.) 20 Credits Certificate of Theology (C.Th.) 20 Credits |
| Other Prerequisites | |
| Qualifications gained | High School / Degree |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership Development |
| Programme Accredited by | |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | MINTS International Seminary / Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership Development |