What the Students Say...

PAThS is a place of my dream and vision fulfilled. The reason is because PAThS has all that it takes to train servant leaders who will in turn train Africans for the growing churches in Africa. At PAThS, we have one of the largest evangelical libraries in all of Africa with well facilitated computer/internet connections to link the world to our studies. The focused curriculum, experienced and committed instructors, and inspiring chapel services all provide an ideal combination of academic excellence and spirtuality. My being at PAThS has reshaped my thinking so that I can also shape the world for the Master.
- Rev. Michael Mbe, Academic Dean, Assemblies of God Divinity School of Nigeria (AGDSN)

Entrance Requirements

As PAThS exists to equip the Church to fulfill God's mission, the applicant must be recommended to the seminary by the General Superintendent or equivalent leader of his/her national church in consultation with the A/G-USA Mission Fellowship of his/her country.

Spiritual Requirements

  1. Applicant must be a born-again and they must be a member of a church in full fellowship with the Assemblies of God or such other church group as is approved by the Committee of Administration.
  2. Applicant must be filled with the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4.
  3. Applicant must give testimony of the call of God on his/her life and commitment to full-time ministry.
  4. Applicant should have a minimum of 10 years ministry experience dating from the first credential.
  5. Applicant must be in a position of full-time ministry and continue in it throughout the entire period of his/her doctoral studies.

Academic Requirements

Two biblical language courses are required as a prerequisite to the program study at PAThS. If the applicant does not already have two courses of biblical languages either on the undergraduate or graduate level, then the applicant will be required to complete them. Therefore, the students are strongly encouraged to complete the required biblical language courses before starting their studies at PAThS. PAThS may provide opportunities to study biblical languages as the Seminary deems necessary.
  1. Applicant must possess a MA or MDiv degree from a recognized theological institution, showing previous completion of Greek I and II and either Greek III or Hebrew I on either the graduate or undergraduate level. The applicant should strive to fulfill language deficiencies before enrollment.
  2. Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4 point scale to qualify for admission.

Health Requirements

Applicant must be examined by a qualified medical authority and certified as capable of carrying a full academic load of study.