Asia Pacific Region of the Global Church of the Nazarene –
Around the Region – Friday, 10 January 2014
In This Issue:
World Mission Communication News Desk
It's unanimous: General Assembly to return to Indianapolis.
Upcoming Events
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Dr. IM, Seung An Inaugurated as...Sixth President of APNTS
General Superintendent Dr. David Busic Makes First Visit to
Asia-Pacific Region
Typhoon Ian Building in the South Pacific - Tonga in Path
Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary Board of Trustees
Meets
Jurisdictional Assignments for General Superintendents 2014
& 2015
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Dr. IM, Seung An Inaugurated as Sixth President of APNTS
Manila, Philippines
Manila, Philippines:
January 7th, 2014 was an exciting day for the Asia-Pacific Region as Dr.
Im, Seung An was installed as the sixth president of Asia-Pacific Nazarene
Theological Seminary in an inaugural service held in the Cobb Worship Center on
the campus of APNTS.
Dr. Im served as the President of Korea Nazarene University (the
Church of the Nazarene’s largest university) from 2005-2012. Prior to being elected as president of KNU,
Dr. Im served the school in various capacities including Chaplain, Director of
Planning, Academic Dean, Dean of the Theological Seminary, Director of the
Development Office and Vice President.
Dr Im holds a PhD from Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, USA
(1994), a Master of Sacred Theology degree from Yale University Divinity School
(1993), and graduated from Nazarene Theological Seminary in 1987 with a Master
of Divinity. Prior to his pursuit of
education in the U.S., Dr. Im received degrees from Korea Nazarene Bible
College and Soong-Sil University where he received a Master of Arts in
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In addition to educational pursuits, Dr. Im has pastored the
Eden Church of the Nazarene in New York and the Namseoul Church of the Nazarene
in Korea. He was ordained in the Church
of the Nazarene in 1988.
Dr. Im is the co-author of Theology of John Wesley: Historical
Enlightenment, published in 1995, and has also published numerous scholarly
articles and presented many lectures and papers.
His wife, Dr. Seoh, Jae Sun, is a scholar of Chinese Literature
and they have two daughters, Young Shin and Young Gyung.
APNTS is the graduate school for the Church of the Nazarene in
the Asia-Pacific Region, including the countries of Australia, China, Fiji,
Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, New Zealand, Papua New
Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, Taiwan, and Thailand. It also serves the South
Asia field of the Eurasia Region of the Church of the Nazarene.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS AND DEGREES
Preparation for Pastoral Ministry
Students, who are not planning on an elder (preaching)
ordination but who desire to prepare for leading or assisting in the
discipleship and educational programs of a local church, should consider the
Master of Arts in Religious Education with a concentration in church
ministries.
Preparation for Missions Individuals who are preparing for
Christian service in the world mission of the church or in Inter-cultural
ministries, and who anticipate ordination, should take the Master of Divinity
and choose electives in the area of Intercultural Studies. Such a student
should consult with the Intercultural Studies Program Director for a sequence
of appropriate courses. At least 10 courses or 30 units are recommended for
students who are anticipating service in the world mission or in Intercultural
ministries in the Master of Divinity. For those wishing to pursue doctoral work
in Intercultural Studies, a minimum of 10 courses or 30 units are required.
These courses should be carefully chosen with the guidance of the Intercultural
Studies Program Director in order to fulfill expected doctoral pre-requisites.
For students who are already ordained, or who do not anticipate
ordination, there are three other programs at APNTS that help prepare persons
called to Intercultural ministries:
Graduate Diploma in Intercultural Studies. The Graduate Diploma
would be appropriate for students who have already earned a Master of Divinity,
or who have a shortened period of time in which to prepare for Intercultural
ministries. The Graduate Diploma may be completed in one year at APNTS.
Master of Arts in Christian Communication, with concentration in
Intercultural Studies. This degree allows students to specialize in the
communication of the gospel in various ways Inter-culturally. This degree
re¬quires a thesis, 550 on the TOEFL, and Intercultural Internship I-II. The
program can be completed in two years.
Master of Science in Theology, with concentration in
Intercultural Studies. This program can be completed in two years. For those
who have completed the Master of Divinity, this degree can be completed in one
further year of study, and requires a thesis, 550 on the TOEFL, and
Intercultural Internship I-II.
Preparation for Early Childhood Ministry
Individuals who are called to teaching in or leading local
church-sponsored pre-schools may profitably enroll in the Master of Arts in
Religious Education program.
Preparation for College Teaching
Students anticipating teaching in Bible or other colleges are
urged to prepare for such through the wide range of courses offered in the
Master of Divinity curriculum, followed by specialization in the Master of
Science in Theology program, the Master of Arts in Religious Education with the
teaching ministry or educational leadership concentrations and/or through the
Master of Theology and Doctor of Philosophy program offered through the Asia
Graduate School of Theology. Students may especially prepare through taking the
M.A.R.E Graduate Certificate in either Teaching Ministry or Educational
Leadership.
Preparation for Christian School Ministry
Individuals whose goal is to teach in or administer Christian
schools may profitably enroll in the Master of Arts in Religious Education
program. The teaching ministries, curriculum and instruction, or the
educational leadership concentrations would be suitable.
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificates aim to instill professional competence in
a particular area. These Certificates maybe taken in conjunction with electives
in the M.Div. program, or separately.
Graduate Certificates in Biblical Studies:
1. Graduate Certificate in Old Testament
Old Testament Studies (3 units)
Biblical Hermeneutics (3 units)
Intro. to Biblical Languages (3 units)
Biblical Hebrew (3 units)
Old Testament Theology (3 units)
One Old Testament exegesis course (3 units)
2. Graduate Certificate in New Testament
New Testament Studies (3 units)
Biblical Hermeneutics (3 units)
Intro. to Biblical Languages (3 units)
New Testament Greek II (3 units)
New Testament Theology (3 units)
One New Testament exegesis course (3 units)
3. Graduate Certificate in Biblical Languages
Biblical Hermeneutics (3 units)
Intro. to Biblical Languages (3 units)
New Testament Greek II (3 units)
Biblical Hebrew (3 units)
One Biblical Language course, either Greek or Hebrew
One exegesis course, either Old or New Testament (3 units)
Graduate Certificates in Christian Education:
1. Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Theory and Analysis (3 units)
Curriculum Design (3 units)
Instructional Methods and Technology or Instructional Methods
and Technologies for Children (3 units)
Instructional Design (3 units)
One CE Electives from the following: (3 units)
Evaluation and Measurement
Printed Media Production
Practicum in Teaching (3 units)
2. Church Ministries
Communication in Christian Ministry (3 units)
Development elective from one of the following: (3 units)
Values and Moral Development
Life Span Development
Age group elective from one of the following: (3 units)
Early Childhood Christian Education
Children and the Church
Youth and the Church
Adult Ministries in the Church
Two CE electives from the following: (6 units)
Teaching the Bible with Youth and Adults
Small Group/Cells
Inter generational Ministries
Christian Ministries and Healing Grace
Spiritual Formation in the Family
Christian Communities of Practice
Supervised Ministry (3 units)
3. Teaching Ministry
One Methods CE elective from the following: (3 units)
Instructional Methods and Technology
Instructional Methods and Technology for Children
Creating and Teaching Simulations and Case Studies
Theories of Learning (3 units)
One of the following for Teaching Concentration: (3 units)
Early Childhood Christian Education
Children and the Church
Youth and the Church
Adult Ministries in the Church
Teaching in Higher Education
Values and Moral Development
Curriculum Theory and Analysis (3 units)
Measurement and Evaluation (3 units)
Practicum in Teaching (3 units)
4. Language Teaching Ministry
Applied Linguistics (3 units)
Second Language Acquisition (3 units)
Measurement and Evaluation (3 units)
One Methods CE elective from the fol¬lowing: (3 units)
Instructional Methods and Technology
Instructional Methods and Technology for Children
Creating and Teaching Simulation and Case Studies
One of the following for Teaching Concentration: (3 units)
Early Childhood Christian Education
Children and the Church
Youth and the Church
Adult Ministries in the Church
Teaching in Higher Education
Values and Moral Development
Curriculum Theory and Analysis
Teaching Practicum (3 units)
5. Educational Leadership
Strategic Planning (3 units)
Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues in Leadership (3 units)
Technology Planning for the Administrator (3 units)
Curriculum Theory and Analysis (3 units)
Evaluation and Measurement (3 units)
Organizational Leadership (3 units)
Practicum in Administration (3 units)
Graduate Certificate in Holistic Child Development
Child, Church, and Mission (3 units)
Spiritual Nurture of Children (3 units)
Child in Changing Contexts (3 units)
Approaches to Holistic Ministry (3 units)
Practicum (3 units)
One Elective in Leadership, Counseling, Education, or
Communication (3 units)
Graduate Certificates in Christian Communication
1. Certificate in Media Studies
Comm. in Christian Ministry (3 units)
Media Practicum Internship (3 units)
Communication Elective (3 units)
Theories and Processes of Communication (3 units)
Doctrine of Holiness (3 units)
Media, Society, and Church or Media, Religion, and Culture (3
units)
2. Certificate in Visual Media Production
Visual Media Production (3 units)
Non-Linear Video Editing (3 units)
Video Camera Workshop (3 units)
Sound Design or Script Writing (3 Units)
Graduate Certificate in Ministry
1. Organizational Leadership
Organizational Leadership (3 units)
Ethics and Responsible Business Practice (3 units)
Conflict Management and Negotiation (3 units)
Organizational Behavior: Theory and Design (3 units)
Strategic Planning (3 units)
One regulated elective in Leadership (3 units)
2. Graduate Certificate in Lay Ministries
Theological Foundations for Ministry (3 units)
New Testament Studies (3 units)
Old Testament Studies (3 units)
Christian Education Elective (3 units)
Evangelism (3 units)
Unregulated elective (3 units)
3. Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies:
Any four intercultural courses may be taken, with the approval
of the Program Director, for a total of 12 credits, to earn a certificate. A
certificate made up of a general mix of courses will be titled: Certificate in
Intercultural Studies.
Certificates may also be issued with the approval of the Program
Director for specific areas, such as “Anti-Human Trafficking Issues”,
“Anthropology”, “Intercultural Communication”, “Child Studies” “World
Religions” and so forth, provided all four courses were in that area of study.
C. Graduate Diplomas
These programs aim to train men and women for ministry who
either do not have the opportunity or need to pursue the normal seminary
degrees of M.Div., M.A., or M.S.T. These certificates and diplomas focus upon
preparing lay leadership for the church, but some full-time church workers may
find this course appropriate for their needs. A bachelor’s degree from a
recognized or approved institution is required for entrance. The minimum
pre-seminary studies required for M.Div. and M.A. and M.S.T. students, however,
are not required. A candidate for the diploma must complete 24 hours. At least
21 hours in the diploma program must be taken either at APNTS or through one of
its extension programs.
The DIPLOMAS are offered in six areas: Christian Education,
Pastoral Ministries, Theological Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural
Studies, and Christian Communication. Normally, students can complete a
Graduate Diploma in one year of full-time study at APNTS. Credits earned for
the Diploma can be transferred into one of the degree programs providing that
pre-seminary requirements are met and that the Diploma is surrendered before
the granting of the degree.
CURRICULA FOR GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Foundations of CE
Educational Methods and Media
Educational Psychology
Curriculum Theory
Regulated CE Elective (2)
Unregulated Elective (2)
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Christian Ethics
Doctrine of Holiness
Heritage I
Heritage II
Unregulated Elective (2)
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
Foundations of CE
Evangelism
Communication in Christian Ministry
Ministry Formation I
Pastoral Care & Counseling
Three from the following:
Ministry elective
CE elective
Missions elective
Communication elective
INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
Biblical Theology of Missions
Evangelism in 21st Century Perspective
Cultural Anthropology or Urban Anthropology
History of Missions
Intercultural Communications
Intercultural Studies electives (2)
CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATION
Communication in Christian Ministry
Audio or Visual Media Production
Communication elective (4)
Unregulated elective (2)
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General Superintendent Dr. David Busic Makes First Visit to
Asia-Pacific Region
Manila, Philippines
Asia-Pacific Region: General Superintendent Dr. David Busic and
his wife Christi arrived in Manila on Friday, January 3rd, for their first ever
visit to the Asia-Pacific Region.
It was a busy week as Field Strategy Coordinators, Ministry
Coordinators, and the Regional Director also arrived and began meeting with Dr.
Busic on Saturday morning for a time of regional briefing.
The Annual Board of Trustees Meeting for Asia-Pacific Nazarene
Theological Seminary was held from January 6th through 8th, as well as the inauguration ceremonies for
Dr. Im, Seung An who was installed as the 6th President of APNTS on January
7th. Click here for coverage of the
inauguration ceremonies.
While it was truly a whirlwind of activities, it was also an
excellent opportunity for Dr. Busic to meet leaders from across the region and
to have the opportunity to see first-hand the strategy, passion and vision of
the regional team.
Although almost every hour was scheduled with meetings, there
was an opportunity for Dr. and Mrs. Busic to visit the Rowenas Community
Development Project (RCDP), a visit they stated was, “truly a highlight of
their visit to the Philippines.”
The RCDP is an outreach envisioned by faculty and students here
at APNTS as a strategy to go “beyond the walls” to reach those who are
hurting. Literally, the community of
Rowenas, which is home to nearly 3,000 individuals, is built up against the outer wall of the
Seminary. The outreach, which started
out as a project to alleviate Dengue Fever, has grown to include community
restrooms, a small pharmacy, health center, children’s community center, fresh
water projects and now an organized church and child sponsorship program with more
than 130 students currently sponsored.
Click on this link for a full story about Rowenas.
Dr. Busic was elected as the 40th General Superintendent for the
Church of the Nazarene, at the 29th General Assembly in June of 2013. Prior to election as General Superintendent,
Dr. Busic served as the President of Nazarene Theological Seminary as well as
senior pastor of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene.
On Wednesday afternoon, the World Mission Communications – Asia
Pacific team had the rare opportunity to spend personal time with Dr. Busic and
Christi in studio for a unique, informal interview (which will be airing on the
World Mission Communications News Channel) January 17th. Be sure to watch this candid insight into the
life of one of our newest General Superintendents!
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Typhoon Ian Building in the South Pacific - Tonga in Path
South Pacific Ocean
Kingdom of Tonga:
Attention is being drawn to Tropical Cyclone Ian which has been building
for the past couple of days in the South Pacific. With winds currently reported at 161 kph (100
mph) we are keeping a close eye on the development as it is already considered
a Category 1 Typhoon.
Please pray for our ministries in this areas of Tonga and Fiji.
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Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary Board of Trustees
Meets
Manila, Philippines
Manila, Philippines: The Board of Trustees for Asia-Pacific
Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS) met on January 6th though 8th on the
campus of APNTS.
During the meeting, Dr. Seung An Im was welcomed as the newly
appointed President of APNTS. The
inauguration for Dr. Im was held on Tuesday, January 7th (click here for
coverage of the inauguration).
Dr. David Busic was also welcomed as the new General
Superintendent in Jurisdiction for the term 2014-2016.
The Board of Trustees and new President were given the challenge
by Regional Director Mark Louw, to take the quality educational experience
provided by APNTS to the church. The
question was asked as to how, using technology available today, APNTS could
reach students who would not otherwise be able to come to the physical campus
in Manila.
It was exciting to observe the board’s lively discussion,
passion and commitment for seeing APNTS step forward in the days ahead. Having General Superintendent Dr. David Busic
(former president of Nazarene Theological Seminary) and Daniel Copp, (Education
Commissioner for the Church of the Nazarene), present for the meetings was a
true blessing as they shared their experiences and insight.
THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
AND AREAS REPRESENTED ARE:
Dr. Neville Bartle – Chairman – Australia and New Zealand
Rev. Shi-Li Tang – Chinese Ministries
Mr. Masahiko Egashira – Japan
Elder Lee, Kye-Suk – Korea
Mr. Thomas Rombuk – Melanesia
Engineer Shionel Gesite – Secretary – Philippines
Mr. Obaja Sigit Karyono – Sealands
Attorney Kafoa Muaror – Vice Chairman – South Pacific
Attorney Ajarn Wanlop – Southeast Asia
Rev. Sunil Dandge – South Asia
Dr. Melvin Rigsby – Asia-Pacific Regional Education Coordinator
Rev. Mark Louw – Asia-Pacific Regional Director
Rev. Arthur Snijders – Eurasia Regional Director
Dr. Verne Ward – Global Mission Director
Dr. David Busic – General Superintendent
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Jurisdictional Assignments for General Superintendents 2014
& 2015
David W. Graves -1 January 2014-31 December 2015
Board Chair has no non-USA/Canada Jurisdiction
US/Canada
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas, USA
Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho, USA
Eugénio R. Duarte-1 January 2014-31 December 2015
Africa Region
US/Canada
Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma, USA
Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Jerry D. Porter-1 January 2014-31 December 2015
South America Region
US/Canada
Ambrose University College, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois, USA
J. K. Warrick-1 January 2014-31 December 2015
Eurasia Region
US/Canada
Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA
David A. Busic -1 January 2014-31 December 2015
Asia Pacific Region
US/Canada
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California, USA
Gustavo A. Crocker -1 January 2014-31 December 2015
Mesoamerica Region
US/Canada
Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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Upcoming Events:
Don't Miss The Action
January 11, 2014
Philippine Field
Panay
District Assembly
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January 17, 2014
Philippine Field
Negros
District Assembly
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January 20, 2014
Philippine Field
Central Visayas
District Assembly
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January 22, 2014
Sealands Field
Javi Bali
District Assembly
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January 22, 2014
Philippine Field
Mindanao West
District Assembly
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January 24, 2014
Philippine Field
Mindanao East
District Assembly
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January 25, 2014
Philippine Field
Metro-Manila
District Assembly
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