APTS is richly blessed with a beautiful campus, a good library and fine faculty. Along with these great assets, the daily awareness of God’s presence on campus creates the perfect atmosphere for study at APTS.
The 5.6-hectare campus is located on a quiet hillside six kilometres (3.5 miles) from the center of Baguio City. Situated amidst the mountainous region of the Cordilleras, 1,500 meters above the sea, 250 kilometers north of Manila, Baguio City is one of the few places in the Philippines blessed with cool climate. With its generally low crime rate and lack of social disturbances, the area provides a comfortable and secure setting for international students.
The multicultural makeup of APTS makes for a rich and enlightening community experience that is like a family away from home. From regular gatherings, programs and recreational activities to prayer and study groups, students will have a wide range of opportunities to make meaningful connections with those around them on a vibrant and diverse campus.
As part of our dedication in molding leaders out of our students. The school prepares a series of spiritual enriching events and fun-filled activities throughout the year. By balancing both academic and extracurricular events, students get to feed their mind and have the needed rest from their schedules.
New Student Welcome
An event that occurs at the beginning of every trimester is the “New Students Welcome Night”. An event faculties, missionaries as well as the APTS community look forward to. The event is celebrated over a hearty dinner followed by an introduction, games, and a prayer toward the new students. The objective of the event is to bond with the new students and have them feel the warmth of being a part of a large family.
Spiritual Emphasis
Spiritual Emphasis week takes place during the first trimester of the school year. Students and guest are encouraged to gather together for a spirit filled journey of refreshment and of spiritual renewal. The event features a 3 day revival lecture from guest speakers from all over the world.
Missions Convention
Missions Convention is one of the highlights of the second semester as it culminates with International Night. Special speakers are invited to provide a current perspective on missions to serve as a reminder of the pressing urgency of living out the Great Commission. The event lasts for a whole week with speakers coming from all over the world.
International Night
Missions Conventions week is not completed without the International Night, which sees the end of the Missions Convention week. The International Night signifies the official closing of a week filled of spiritual awakening, encouragement and renewed focus. As the curtain closes, the APTS community and visitors feast and celebrate with entertaining performances, great company, and cuisines from all over the world.
All School Outing
One of many traditions at APTS is the All School Outing held every third trimester. Students, families, missionaries, and faculty get to experience fun and games outside of APTS. This year was no exception. The APTS Community packed up for the day’s events, which also welcomed new students that enrolled in the third trimester.
Agape Night
Traditionally known as Agape Night, Layla Ahev is the Hebrew translation of a Night of Love. This night is celebrated around Valentines day every year.
The APTS community gathered for an evening of reminiscing of Gods love for each other. A panel of specialists in the field of Love shared their life and personal stories as well as answer questions from students and from those present.
APTS regularly conducts two lectureship series: The William Menzies Annual Lectureship and the Occasional Pentecostal Lectureship.
William Menzies Annual Lectureship
William Menzies Annual Lectureship is an important academic event in the school year, normally taking place in January. Noted scholars present lectures on a variety of current topics in theology, biblical studies, missions, and ministry.
Roger Stronstad (Western Pentecostal Bible College, Canada) – 1992
Stanley Horton (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, USA) – 1993
Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, USA) – 1994
Russell Spittler (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA) – 1995
Andrew Walls (University of Edinburgh, UK) – 1996
Rikki E. Watts (Regent College, Canada) – 1997
Simon Chan (Trinity College, Singapore) – 1998
Leslie Allen (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA) – 1999
Delbert Tarr (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, USA) – 2000
Paul Pierson (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA) -2001
Vinay Samuel (Oxford Center for Missions Studies, UK) – 2002
Judith Lingenfelter (Biola University, USA) – 2003
Peter Kuzmicc (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, USA/Croatia) – 2004
Allan Anderson (University of Birmingham, UK) – 2005
Amos Yong (Regent University, USA) – 2006
Benny Aker (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, USA) – 2007
Craig Keener (Palmer Theological Seminary, USA) – 2008
Howard Marshall (University of Aberdeen) – 2009
Keith Warrington (Regents Theological College, UK) – 2010
Glen Menzies (North Central University, USA) – 2011
Robert Menzies (North Asia) – 2012
Douglas Petersen (Vanguard University, USA) – 2013
Tim Bulkeley (University of Auckland, New Zealand) – 2014
Al Tizon (Graduate Theological Union, USA) – 2015
Donald Hagner (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA) – 2016
Waldemar Kowalski (OCMS, Oxford) – 2017
Cecil. M. Robeck (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA) – 2018
Cheryl Bridges Johns (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,USA) – 2019
Ben Witherington III (University of Durngam, UK) – 2020
Robert J. Banks (Cambridge University, UK) – 2021
Occasional Pentecostal Lecture Series
The Occasional Pentecostal Lecture Series provides a forum for the presentation of major Pentecostal traditions by experts. Past lecturers include:
Vinson Synan (Regent University, USA) on a general overview of American Pentecostalism
Mathew Clark (Apostolic Faith Mission College, South Africa) on South African Pentecostalism
Jean-Daniel Plüss (Switzerland) on European Pentecostalism
William Menzies (APTS) on the non-Wesleyan background of American Pentecostalism;
David Daniels (McCormick Seminary, USA) on Black Pentecostalism
Frank Macchia (Vanguard University, USA) on Issues in Pentecostal Theology
A.C. George (Southern Asia Bible College, India) on Indian Pentecostalism
Peter Hocken (Mother of God Community, USA) on the Roman Catholic Charismatic Movement
David Reed (Wycliffe College, Canada) on Oneness Pentecostalism
Greg Miller (Malone University, USA) on Charismata in the Late Medieval and Early Modern Periods
Martin Mittlestadt (Evangel University, USA) on Reading Luke-Acts in the Pentecostal Tradition