avoid risking the lives and ministries of alumni working in limited access nations. In 2006, AGS ventured into innovative programs by initially offering a Master of Ministry (M.Min.) in pastoral leadership in response to pastors' and church leaders' desire to do graduate level studies without leaving home and work. Today, the M.Min. Pastoral Leadership provides a growth opportunity among denominations leaders and like-minded Christian organizations at the key centers in the Philippines. Academic programs Master of Divinity (in) (M.Div.) Biblical studies Theological studies Pastoral studies Youth studies Missiology Christian education with concentrations in: Christian education Christian counseling Academic and research ministries Missiology (inter-cultural studies) Missiology Community development Master of Arts (M.A.) Biblical studies Pastoral studies Theological studies Youth studies Marriage and family studies Christian education with concentrations in: Christian education Christian counseling Educational ministries Missiology Missiology Community development Biblical studies Distance and Extension Learning Program [DELP] Master of Christian Studies Innovative programs Master of Ministry Graduate Certificate Accreditations AGS is fully recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Higher Education Institution, and is accredited by the Asia Theological Association and the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia. AGS is also a partner institution of the Asia Graduate School of Theology. Its current president is Jonathan V. Exiomo (2003–present). References External links Alliance Graduate School Christian and Missionary Alliance Seminaries and theological colleges in the Philippines Educational institutions established in 1977 1977 establishments in the Philippines