Pres. Jon Bare addressed the graduating students of Immanuel Lutheran College on May 30th. ALS’s and ILC’s history goes back to the 1960s when missionaries from America came over to Hong Kong at the invitation of a pastor from Hong Kong to help support the growth of his church and school. That school eventually became what ILC is today. We are blessed to share these roots with ILC. Pres. Bare shared Revelation 7:9-14 and reminded those graduates to begin their journey in life with the end in mind, knowing that our eternal home gives us clarity, ...
On June 1, ALS celebrated its 20th anniversary with a worship service and banquet. We were so happy to see so many guests come from near and far to celebrate God’s grace to and through ALS over the last 20 years. Guests came from America, India, the UK, Thailand, and other parts of Asia to be with us for this joyous occasion. The banquet included games, prizes, speeches, and performances by guests. Fun was had by all. We thank God once again for the blessings of the last 20 years and look forward to seeing what ...
Dear Friends of Asia Lutheran Seminary, It was the right time. Twenty years ago, on May 29, 2005, Dr. John Lawrenz preached for the opening service of a brand new seminary: Asia Lutheran Seminary. His sermon was based on 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, where Paul writes “I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” As we review the history and work of ALS over the past 20 years, we are reminded again and again how God has used the right people in the right places at just the right time to ...
This semester, ALS launched its formal English-language Continuing Education program, offering BTh, MAR, and M.Div. degrees to English-speaking students across Asia. This new initiative is equipping active church leaders across the region for deeper theological training. We’re excited to offer this opportunity and invite you to join us if you’re interested in growing through theological education!
February marked the official retirement of Rev. Titus Tse from the Presidency of SALEM. He served God and his Church faithfully for 38.5 years! On May 5th, hundreds of people attended an event hosted by SALEM to show their appreciation for his decades of work. ALS thanks God for his service to his people by sharing God’s Word with so many and being so passionate about growing the church deep and wide. Though he retired from the presidency, his work is not yet done. He has been commissioned to serve a church of Christians from Hong ...
Are you curious about studying theology? Do you have unanswered questions about what being a seminary student is like? Want to know more about what learning Greek and Hebrew is like? Come to ALS Open Day! The faculty and staff will be at ALS to answer any questions you have. You can also learn about the biblical languages by making a leather name tag in Greek and Hebrew. Anyone who comes will be given a coupon for a discount on tuition for the Fall 2025 semester!
The International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) held its 19th global consultation conference, known as ICETE C-25, in Durrës near Tirana, Albania, from March 3 to March 7, 2025. ALS professors, Dr. Guy Marquardt and Mr. Jeremy Seeger attended the event, which focused on the theme “NEXT in Theological Education,” aiming to explore innovative ways to rethink and reshape theological education to better equip Christian leaders worldwide.
On Easter morning, some women went to the tomb to put spices on the body of Jesus. They were surely sad, doubtful, and fearful. Upon arriving at the tomb, they saw two angels. The angels asked them why they were at the tomb looking for Jesus. “He is not here. He has risen!” The women had forgotten important things. The angels said, remember how he told you that this would happen. “Then they remembered His words” (Luke 24:8) Easter is a time to remember all of God’s blessings to us. And a time to remember that ...
We’re excited to announce a new certificate-level program now integrated into our curriculum: TELL! TELL helps you:– Read and understand the Bible with ease– Enjoy Scripture personally– Share God’s Word confidently with others Next class starts Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 PMEach course runs for 4 weeks and is available year-round! Ready to grow in God’s Word?Sign up now: https://tellmandarin.org/
On March 14th, President Bare gave a public lecture on the past and future of theological education as part of the celebration of ALS’s 20th anniversary. Pres. Bare covered how theological education has developed over the centuries, how seminaries were first formed, and why theological education is still very relevant today in Asia and around the world. If you are interested in this lecture, you can check it out on our YouTube channel!
