world. Students enrolled in the DOL and DLCs have options between several master's degree programs. Consistently placing well in the rankings, AIIAS most recently ranked #25 among the Top Universities 2019 in the Philippines. Theological Seminary The AIIAS Theological Seminary is an internationally recognized center for research excellence in the theology and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Seminary has three departments: Applied Theology, Biblical Studies, and Theological-Historical Studies. The Seminary offers the following programs: Professional programs Graduate Certificate in Ministry Master of Ministry (M.Min.) Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Master of Arts in Ministry (MA) Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Doctor of Missiology/Doctor of Intercultural Studies (DMiss/DIS) Academic programs Master of Arts in Religion (MA) Master of Theology (Th.M.) Doctor of Philosophy in Religion (Ph.D.) The Seminary publishes the Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary, a peer-reviewed academic publication including scholarly articles, critical book reviews, and shorter research notes on a variety of biblical and theological subjects. Graduate school The AIIAS Graduate School has three departments: Business, Education and Public Health. Degrees awarded by the Department of Business include the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with emphases in Management, Finance, and Information Technology; the Master of Science in Administration (M.S.A.) with emphases in Church Administration and Management Studies; and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Business with emphases in Management, Finance, Accounting and Human Resource Management. The Department of Education offers a Master of Arts in Education with emphases in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Administration, and TESOL; and Educational Specialist degree (EdS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees with emphases in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Administration. The department also offers a graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The Department of Public Health offers a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) with emphases in Health Promotion, Health Ministry, and Nutrition. Schedule The official school year at AIIAS begins in June and is configured in semesters of two terms each, with an inter-semester between school years. There is a commencement service at the end of each school year in March. Beginning in 2020, the school year will begin in August and end with commencement in May. Alumni AIIAS alumni serve in church, education, and business leadership positions around the world. AIIAS publishes a semi-annual Alumni magazine called Flags. See also List of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities References External links AIIAS website Philippine Presidential Decree 2021 AIIAS