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In Uzbekistan in September, Dr. Glen Thompson and Dr. Angus K.F. Cheung gave a research paper presentation, "The Ten Vows" in the Book of the Lord Messiah (序聽迷詩訶經) and Possible Local Adaptation" at the 7th Salzburg International Conference. This research explores the similarities between the "Ten Vows" in the Jingjiao manuscript and the "Ten Commandments" in the Old Testament, which indicates a knowledge of the Bible in the Tang Dynasty. ...

New Regional Theological Education Program (RTEP) Director Guy Marquardt had the opportunity to visit leaders of the Indonesian church recently. Moving forward, ALS and their seminary faculty will work together to strengthen the practical experience given to their students. ...

New ALS President, Dr. Jon Bare, held the first class of this semester for the online B.Th/M.Div program. Students have joined online from all over East Asia to equip themselves to serve their people. ...

Our Fall Semester will begin on August 28, 2023 for both our online Mandarin programs and our face-to-face Hong Kong programs. You still have time to sign up though! Go to [Admissions] and click [Apply]. We have some great classes to offer this semester that will grow your faith and understanding...

At the latest CELC conference in Korea, Dr. Cheung delivered a paper on the history of Lutheranism in East Asia. His research on this topic has reminded us of God’s grace to the Church and his people over the centuries.  Click here to read Dr. Cheung’s paper. ...

With a tear in our eyes, ALS wished Dr. and Mrs. Witte farewell on June 11. God has greatly blessed ALS through Dr. Witte over his 13 years of service here in Hong Kong. We pray that God blesses the next chapter of your life as much as you have ours! ...

On June 11th Dr. Jonathan Bare officially became the next president of ALS. His cultural experience, expertise in pedagogy, and pastoral heart will certainly be a great blessing to the faculty and students of ALS. Welcome Dr. Bare! God bless your work here! ...