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Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Graduate School and Seminary“Graduate Education with A Heart for Mission”
AIIAS
Adventist International Institute of Advanced StudiesLalaan 1, Silang, Cavite 4118 Philippines
www.aiias.edu
Graduate Education with A Heart for Mission
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of AIIAS is to develop leaders through distinctively Seventh-day Adventist graduate education, excelling in spirituality, research, instruction, and service to the church and society.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of AIIAS is to be recognized locally and internationally for quality Christian education and competent, service-oriented graduates. AIIAS will be a family-friendly environment, responsive to student and community needs, embracing culture and diversity.
ABOUT AIIAS
AIIAS traces its beginnings to 1957 when the regional office of the Adventist church established and funded a graduate program to train church leaders for Asia.
In 1978, these programs were organized into a theological seminary known as the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Far East. Graduate programs steadily expanded to include education, administration, public health and nursing. These programs were organized into a graduate school.
On January 31, 1986, AIIAS came into being by Philippine Presidential Decree 2021 as an international, graduate-level institution. The charter provided for two schools: the Theological Seminary (ThS) and the School of Graduate Studies (SGS).
In 1991, AIIAS transferred to its present location in Silang, Cavite. On October 6, 1996, AIIAS became the fourth institution of higher learning operated by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the first outside of North America. This expanded the stated mission of AIIAS to include preparing leaders for the developing world beyond the traditional focus of Asia.
From the beginning AIIAS has offered master’s level extension programs at locations throughout the region in settings such as universities and church administrative offices.
AIIAS continues to spread its influence in both the traditional classroom and through world wide virtual education. The
Division of Online Learning was established in 2003 to offer quality, Christian-oriented graduate education to professionals
wherever they might be.
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contentsbuildings 5
people 13
scenic beauty 23
ministries 27
other facilities 35
activities 41
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buildings
AIIAS is located on a beautiful tropical campus in the Philippines about 1 hour south of Manila. It is a family-friendly campus with on campus housing and schooling for children through Grade 12.
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1 The main gate2 The Siew Huy Auditorium serves as the AIIAS Church. It houses the Church Pastor’s office, Sabbath School classrooms, the multimedia center, and the function hall. It can accommodate 1200 people.
3 Front view of the Administration Building. This is where the President, Finance, Academic, Student Services and Public Relations, Registrar’s and Admissions, Advancement and Recruitment offices are situated. On the lower floor are the English Center, Division of Online Learning and the Amphitheater.
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AIIAS is operated by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist. The Government Charter provides the highest government recognition as an international institution. AIIAS is active in community service in areas such as health education, feeding programs, prison ministry and mission outreach. The main campus buildings are fully wireless; apartments wired for Internet.
4 The Auditorium view from Apartment M.5 The Auditorium halls are with decorated grills depicting the seven days of creation and the countries represented by the AIIAS students.
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1 School of Graduate Studies2 View of the Leslie Hardinge Library from the Siew Huy Auditorium
3 View of the Garden within the School of Graduate Studies
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School of Graduate Studies• Publishes the International Forum, an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal now available online• Annual Forum features local and international presenters, addressing research interests in health, education and business
Theological Seminary• One of the best theological library collections in Asia• Publishes the Journal of the Asia Adventist Seminary that is peer reviewed by internationally renowned scholars from both inside and outside Adventist theological circles• Annual Theological Forum attracts theologians and pastors from throughout the Asia-Pacific region
4 The Theological Seminary
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The AIIAS Junior Academy offers the children of the AIIAS faculty, staff, and students education from levels Kindergarten up to Grade 12.
Apartments A – M for studentsThere were about 18 units for singles and 25 for families.
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AIIAS offers M.A. and Ph.D. programs in business, education, health and theology. Courses are offered on campus, online, and at off campus sites. It is open to any qualified student serious about quality education and we offer a great value for affordable international education. The small campus size affords good opportunities to interact with professors on a professional and personal level.
Bottom picture: the Annex is an apartment building located outside the campus, which provides additional housing for students.
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peopleOur students come from over 50
countries, representing every continent except Antarctica, many of whom have
been honored teachers, business people and church leaders before coming to
AIIAS. Our distinguished international faculty and staff are from 6 continents
and 18 different countries. Twenty-seven are doctorally qualified faculty members.
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In spite of their cultural differences, the students study in groups.
Small classroom instruction is an advantage for the students here in AIIAS, because each of their questions can be addressed in the class.
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The Students who come to AIIAS often bring their families with them, which results in a very unique, diverse and long-lasting friendship among children of different cultures and races.
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The AIIAS campus serves as a spiritual haven for everyone who comes within its walls It is common to see students praying here. It is the desire of some AIIAS professors to emulate Jesus’ style of teaching in the midst of nature.
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The students with similar interests are encouraged to use their talents in serving God An example is through music AIIAS is home to several choirs, vocal groups, and instrumental ensembles.
Professional clubs are also organized by each department, to help in the development of the students in their specific fields of emphasis.
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With the presence of more than 50 nationalities on campus, students of the same cultural background also form “communities” to give them a little “taste” of home, while they stay at AIIAS.
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AIIAS is a melting pot of nationalities It provides a unique atmosphere of unity in diversity, and gives a Christian an inspiring view of what life would be like in heaven, where all of God’s people lived together in harmony, despite tongue, color, and culture.
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scenic beauty
AIIAS is located in the tropical archipelago of the Philippines where sunsets are always around 5:30-6:30pm, where the grass is green throughout the whole year, and where the flowers are constantly in bloom.
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1 An AIIAS Sunset2 The view within the Prayer Garden
3 The Prayer Garden
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4 The Bell Tower: representing the logo—Alpha and Omega5 The Tennis Courts6 The Soccer Field
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ministries
Over the last 5 years, students and workers of AIIAS have participated in various activities such as medical missions, gift-giving, humanitarian projects to typhoon victims, community services, music festivals, revival meetings, health lectures, etc.
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1 April - May 2012, Health Ministries in Meghalaya, India2 December 2010, Palawan, Philippines20 souls baptized
3 Gift-giving to unfortunate families in Silang
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4 The Big 4 Program opening5 April - May 2011, Manipur, India, 23 souls baptized6 March 2010, Looc, Tablas, Romblon, Philippines100 souls baptized
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Mission Trips in India for the past 2 yearsthe children have never seen crayons in their entire life and this is the first time they are coloring.
These children learn songs and stories about Jesus and they are thought how to pray.
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Various groups of students organize evangelistic meetings, outreach programs and other ministries.
1 Palawan Mission Trip 20092 Outreach in Pampanga 2010
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March 2010Church building project in Indonesia organized by the Business Club. They have built one church
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Hope Impact Philippines Tract distribution.Publication ministry. Bottom picture: Seminar on Marriage, “Myths and Miracles in Marriage”
AIIAS has a very active Adventurer and Pathfinder Clubs.
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other facilities
The Siew Huy Auditorium is the newest multi-purpose building on campus. It seats 1200 people in its main hall. It has an outdoor amphitheater, a function hall, an outdoor veranda, an audio-visual studio, and several classrooms.
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1 Open amphitheater and the Auditorium balcony2 Media Center
Bottom picture: Function Hall
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The Function Hall is used for Midweek Prayer meetings, Sundown worship, Seminars and Conferences, Gala Night, President’s Reception, Weddings, etc.
1 Auditorium Foyer2 Balcony3 Function Hall
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Indoor Amphitheater A place where Chapel convocations, Forums, Theses Defense and other meetings are held.The English Center serves the students who come from non-English speaking countries before they are admitted into the regular programs.
1 Computer laboratory2 Instructional Media Resource Center3 Library Carrels
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The Writing Center are students who assists their fellow students with regards to their writing assignments and researches.
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activitiesAIIAS is an international community, filled with people of different nationalities, but despite their many differences, the students find ways to thrive within this melting pot of cultures Learning not only of their specific specialization, but of world, its people, and how
we come together as a part of the family of God.
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Sports and music show the unity of the students, while cultural nights celebrate their diversity.
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1 Christ Alive: an Easter Play, a walkthrough the last days of Christ.
2 One of the Digital Media class requirements for Education major.
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3 Worker’s Christmas Party
Bottom left: Pathfinder’s Fun Run, a fundraising projectBelow: Family day
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1 Indian Dance2 AIIAS Hosting the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians for one-week Dr Ragui giving Mrs Annette Melgosa, their guest speaker and wife of the former AIIAS President, a plaque of Appreciation.
3 A dance presentation from Brazil
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Tour of the Rome (or Bible Land) of the Seminary faculty and students.
4 AIIAS Worker’s Retreat 20115 Myanmar family6 Latin America Community
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1 Indonesian Community2 Seminary Tour in Europe
3 Several Administrators of AIIAS with the ASDAL attendees during the ASDAL banquet.
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4 Seminary Tour in China
AIIAS students joined Silang Fun Run
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photo creditsKhennjo Deles
Mac CarlosBerni Dambo
Bryan Sumendap Emmer Chacon
Jim ParkGay Tuballes-Deles
Parani RazafimahafalyStephen Guptill
Joy Flores WhippsEric Ksau Whipps
Arnel PastranaJun BautistaMarcus Frey
Agenilton CorreaAnton Petrishchev
