Asia is the home of several of the world's great religious and ethical traditions such as Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. It also has an ancient Christian presence going back to St. Thomas in India and the Nestorians in China. Christianity is, therefore, a faith that is at home in Asia. Today there are vibrant communities of Christians in every country in Asia and the church is a significant presence even though Christians are in the minority. As the church seeks to be faithful to the gospel within the Asian context it faces many challenges including the training of pastoral and educational leadership, theological construction in a religiously and culturally pluralistic world, and finding creative ways to minister within a region undergoing tremendous economic, political, and social change. APGS was formed to help the churches of Asia meet these challenges.

With major fields of study in Biblical Studies, Christian Education, Missiology, and Theology APGS is committed to the mission of God in the world, to the church as it seeks to carry out that mission, to the ecumenical relationships between various churches, and to the ethical imperative of the gospel through constructive social action and change. We invite you to come and join the community of pastors and scholars at APGS.