105th

GRADUATIONCEREMONY

May 14–16, 2021

Siew Huy AuditoriumAIIAS, Lalaan I, Silang

Cavite, Philippines

www.aiias.edu

Adventist International Instituteof Advanced StudiesGraduate School and Seminary

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) is to develop leaders through distinctively Seventh-day Adventist graduate education, excelling in spirituality, scholarship, and service.

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of AIIAS is to be a Christ-centered community of leaders with a heartfor mission.

HISTORICAL SKETCH

AIIAS was established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church because of its commitment to meet the growing needs of the church for college teachers, church leaders, educators, health professionals, and treasurers with international-level graduate education. In the late 1960s, the church began post-baccalaureate education for pastors in the Asia-Pacific region. The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Far East, held the first graduation ceremony in April of 1972. The Theological Seminary prospered and grew to emerge as AIIAS in 1986. A second element, the School of Graduate Studies, began in 1988 and produced its first graduates in March 1991. When the Asia-Pacific Division divided in 1996, AIIAS came under the administration of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. AIIAS became the first General Conference educational institution outside of North America.

Full recognition has been extended to AIIAS by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippine government, and AIIAS is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU). AIIAS programs are accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA). The Seminary degree programs are also accredited by the Association for Theo-logical Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). In addition, Graduate School programs are accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU).

Through its central campus, online learning programs, and extension sites throughout the world, AIIAS serves increasing numbers of Adventist pastors, educators, health professio-nals, administrators, and church leaders in many countries.

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WELCOME

Welcome to the AIIAS graduation events of 2021, culminating in the institution’s 105th Commencement Exercises. We can safely say that this has been the most unusual year in the life of AIIAS, and we are about to embark on the most unusual graduation services this institution has ever known, as we “go virtual” in the world still locked in by a pandemic. Despite the situation of the past year, learning has gone on, papers have been written and exams passed, dissertations have been defended, and programs have been completed. Praise God!

We are glad to be able to virtually celebrate the accomplishments of our 2021 graduates. And we are pleased that you are joining us for this celebration. Many of our students have never dreamed in their early lives that they would complete graduate degrees, take up responsibilities of leadership, learn new languages, travel to other countries, and develop significant cross-cultural skills. Our God is a God who helps big dreams emerge where there were none. This weekend we celebrate another step in seeing His dreams come to fruition in the lives of His children, our graduates.

The educational journey of these AIIAS graduates to this day has been an intense, deman-ding, and sometimes dramatic one. They are different from the people they were as they entered their first class at AIIAS. Learning transforms a person. Faith and determination have pulled our students through, and they have done so with the help of faculty, staff, and classmates who have come alongside them to support. They have also depended on friends and family to pray often for them. Additionally, generous donors have made scholarships possible where gaps could not be filled. We thank all who have been a part of the support team for those who are graduating this weekend.

The mission of AIIAS is to “develop leaders through distinctively Seventh-day Adventist graduate education, excelling in spirituality, scholarship, and service.” As our 2021 grad-uates receive their diplomas, they already exemplify the accomplishment of the institu-tion’s mission. They have been developed for leadership, they have shown their commit-ment to their church, and they have already practiced the three parts of AIIAS’s mission: spirituality, scholarship, and service. They are ready for the next step.

We celebrate the commencement of the next stage of service and mission in the lives of our 2021 AIIAS graduates. We mark the commencement of their next stage of influence on the life of the church as they go out, “Called to Serve, Inspired to Go.”

Ginger Ketting-Weller, PhDAIIAS President

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CLASS OFFICERS

President Innocent Gwizo Vice President Juan Gabriel Darrichon Secretary Elena Gold Gonmei Treasurer Nassa Okoth Onyango Class Pastor Jose Manuel Espero Music Coordinator Jean-Claude Rukundo Decoration Coordinator Chen ZhangPhotography Coordinator Zandritiana Lovanomena

Sponsors Prema GaikwadSamuel Gaikwad

Motto: Called to Serve, Inspired to Go Class Colors: Blue, Metallic Gold, and White

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CLASS SONG

Here I Am, LordDan Schutte

I, the Lord of sea and skyI have heard My people cry

All who dwell in dark and sinMy hand will save

I, who made the stars of the nightI will make their darkness brightWho will bear My light to them?

Whom shall I send?

ChorusHere I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard You calling in the nightI will go, Lord, if You lead me

I will hold Your people in my heart

I, the Lord of snow and rainI have borne My people's painI have wept for love of them

They turn awayI will break their hearts of stoneGive them hearts for love alone

Who will speak My word to them?Whom shall I send?

I, the Lord of wind and flameI will tend the poor and lame

I will set a feast for themMy hand will save

Finest bread I will provide'Til their hearts be satisfiedI will give My life to them

Whom shall I send?

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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM

Lupang HinirangJulian Felipe

Bayang magiliw, perlas ng silanganan;Alab ng puso, sa dibdib mo’y buhay,

Lupang hinirang, duyan ka ng magiting;Sa manlulupig di ka pasisiil.

Sa dagat at bundok, sa simoyat sa langit mong bughaw;May dilag ang tula at awit,sa paglayang minamahal;

Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y tagumpayna nagniningning;

Ang bituin at araw niya,kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.

Lupa ng araw, ng l’walhati’t pagsinta,Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;

Aming ligaya, na 'pag may mang-aapi,Ang mamatay ng dahil sa ‘yo!

Land of the MorningCamilo Osias and Julian Felipe

Land of the morning, child of the sun returning,With fervor burning, thee do our souls adore.Land dear and holy, cradle of noble heroes,

Ne’er shall invaders trample thy sacred shore.

Ever within thy skies and through thy cloudsAnd o’er the hills and seas,

Do we behold the radiance, feel the throbof glorious liberty.

Thy banner, dear to all our hearts,its sun and stars alight,

Oh, never shall its shining fieldbe dimmed by tyrants’ might.

Beautiful land of love, o land of light,in thine embrace ‘tis rapture to lie,

But it is glory ever, when thou art wronged,for us, thy sons, to suffer and die.

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AIIAS SONG

AIIAS Press OnLyrics by Stephen GuptillMusic by Cedric Lachenal

Arranged by Amber and Fredrick Murillo

AIIAS press on, you’re always in our hearts.Striving for truth, to raise the standard high.Telling the world of Jesus Christ’s return,

touching lives with hope and love.

How we love your peaceful campus, tree-lined lanes.

Evening walks with friends and family, sharing hope and dreams.

AIIAS press on, you have taught us to be leaders for the Lord.Inspiring us for service to the world.

AIIAS press on, we pledge to you our love.God bless you, our dear AIIAS!

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FACULTY

Godwin Aja, DrPH Public HealthVictoria Aja, DMin Applied TheologyEvelyn Almocera, MD/MPH Public HealthReuel Almocera, DPS Director, E. G. White Estate Branch/Applied TheologyChirlynor Calbayan, DrPH Public HealthLeni Casimiro, PhD Director, AIIAS Online Donny Chrissutianto, PhD Theological-Historical StudiesTeófilo Correa, PhD Biblical StudiesDiói Cruz, DMin Applied TheologyHesell Delfin, MEM LibraryAbner Dizon, DMiss Applied TheologyAlina Dumitrescu, PhD EducationCristian Dumitrescu, PhD Applied TheologyMegumi Sol Flores, MLIS Director, LibraryOlaotse Gabasiane, PhD Applied TheologyPrema Gaikwad, PhD EducationSamuel Gaikwad, PhD EducationRicardo González, PhD Dean, Seminary/Theological-Historical StudiesLyra Jazel Ilagan, MLIS LibraryGinger Ketting-Weller, PhD AIIAS PresidentChuanshan Liang, PhD Applied TheologyDavid Lumowa, PhD BusinessRaimond Luntungan, PhD cand. Business/EducationHector Martin, PhD Biblical StudiesCarlos Mora, ThD Chair, Biblical StudiesEike Mueller, ThD Assistant Dean, Seminary/Biblical StudiesFrederick Oberholster, PhD Vice President for Academic AdministrationAivars Ozolins, PhD Chair, Applied TheologyKepha Pondi, PhD Acting Director, APRC/Research/BusinessDanny Rantung, PhD Dean, Graduate School/BusinessDiana Razmerita, DLitt et Phil cand. Biblical StudiesGheorghe Razmerita, PhD Theological-Historical StudiesArceli Rosario, PhD Chair, EducationLeRoy Ruhupatty, PhD BusinessGracel Saban, PhD EducationKyung Ho Song, PhD Chair, Theological-Historical StudiesBryan Sumendap, DMin Vice President for Student ServicesKenneth Swansi, PhD Associate Dean, Graduate School/Chair, BusinessRemwil Tornalejo, DTheol Theological-Historical StudiesJames Weller, PhD EducationPavel Zubkov, PhD Applied Theology

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SPEAKERS’ PROFILE

Prema Gaikwad, PhD, is a professor of curriculum and instruction at the education department of AIIAS Graduate School. She hails from India and completed her doctoral studies at Andrews University in Michigan, USA. Her teaching career spans 46 years. She is the editor of the AIIAS Graduate School journal, International Forum Journal. She has conducted scores of training sessions and conference presentations internationally in the areas of professional development of educators, inclusive instruction, online instruction, and research specifically using qualitative approaches. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and some book chapters.

Samuel Gaikwad, PhD, is a professor of curriculum and instruction at the education department of AIIAS Graduate School. He is from India and has had his education in India and the United States. He was the former president of Spicer Memorial College (now Spicer Adventist University) in India. He has 47 years of teaching experience. At AIIAS, in addition to education courses, he teaches statistics and research classes. He takes a keen interest in quantitative and qualitative research and has guided many students through dissertations, theses, and research projects.

Saw Samuel, DMin, currently serves as president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD). For 11 years, he has served Thailand Adventist Mission in various capacities as teacher, chaplain, pastor, youth director, and executive secretary. In 2008, he accepted the call to serve at the Southeast Asia Union Mission in Singapore, where he held responsibilities as Ministerial Association secretary and Adventist Mission coordinator. In 2010, he was elected executive secretary of SSD and was re-elected in 2015 and as president the following year.

Siroj Sorajjakool, PhD, was born and raised in Thailand. He completed his undergraduate in theology at Southeast Asia Union College, his Master of Arts in Religion from Andrews University, and his PhD in Theology and Personality from Claremont School of Theology in the United States. He served as a pastor in Thailand for many years and as a professor at Loma Linda University for two decades. He currently serves as president of Asia-Pacific International University (AIU) in Thailand.

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CONSECRATION7:00–8:30 p.m., May 14, 2021

VIRTUAL

Processional AIIAS Orchestra Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Songs of Praise Praise TeamWelcome Yvonne GametiOpening Hymn SDA Hymn #327

I'd Rather Have Jesus Opening Prayer Jean-Claude RukundoTestimonies of Praise Dan-Adrian Petre Juvilyn Anito

Special Music Ahava Lourzen Julia Espero I Will Go

Introduction of the Speakers Christian Markus Stroeck

Message Samuel & Prema Gaikwad Professors, AIIAS Graduate School

Consecration Ceremony Sponsors & Graduates

Response in Word Jose Manuel Espero

Consecration Song GraduatesHere I Am, Lord

Commitment Prayer Olaotse Gabasiane

Recessional AIIAS Orchestra

Naw Ei Phyu Sin Lay, Godwin Kato, & Istiarti Berci Sarempaa Praise Team

Laura SumendapPianist

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SABBATH SCHOOL8:30–9:45 a.m., May 15, 2021

Siew Huy Auditorium

Welcome Steven Sep Songs of Praise Praise TeamOpening Hymn SDA Hymn #251

He Lives Opening Prayer Lovingson KharpranTestimonies of Praise Abdoul Aziz Hadja Wayou Istiarti Berci Sarempaa Special Music Corals

I Will GoSpecial Feature Sylvestar Shangpliang &

Francisco Bernardo God’s Masterpiece

Intermission Song Himig Broken and Spilled Out

Sabbath School Lesson Review Panel DiscussionCovenant at Sinai

Juan Gabriel Darrichon, Natalia Nababan,Dan Namanya, Jounaid Imran Sabri, Bethel Jane Taglos

Closing Song SDA Hymn #508Anywhere with Jesus

Closing Prayer Andrew Mititi Bundi

Adma Kunia Trye & Jose FranciscoPraise Team

Zandritiana LovanomenaPianist

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BACCALAUREATE10:00–11:30 a.m., May 15, 2021

Siew Huy Auditorium

WORSHIP THROUGH PRAISINGPrelude AIIAS Youth Ensemble Welcome, Announcements, & Call to Worship Innocent Gwizo Processional AIIAS Orchestra

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee*Introit SDA Hymn #672

Spirit of the Living God Invocation Speaker*Hymn of Adoration SDA Hymn #608

Faith is the Victory Hymn of Preparation SDA Hymn #671

As We Come to You in Prayer **Pastoral Prayer Iheanyichukwu Samuel Nwogu Children’s Homily Elena Gold Gonmei

WORSHIP THROUGH GIVINGThoughts on Stewardship Nassa Okoth Onyango Offertory Music AIIAS Youth Ensemble

Shine, Jesus, ShineOffertory Blessings Godwin Kato

WORSHIP MESSAGEScripture Reading Naw Ei Phyu Sin Lay

Philippians 2:5Special Song Jose Francisco & Charmaine Ang

The Other SideIntroduction of the Speaker Brian Tofirenyika Mahaso

Spoken Word Saw Samuel President, Southern Asia-Pacific Division

WORSHIP CONSECRATION*Hymn of Consecration SDA Hymn #361

Hark! ‘Tis the Shepherd’s Voice I Hear Benediction Orsly Winston Raranta

*Anthem of Hope CongregationWe Have This Hope

*Recessional AIIAS Orchestra Standing on the Promises

Baiada Lyngdoh & Cheng ZhangPraise Team

Natalia NababanPianist

*Congregation, please stand.**Congregation, please kneel.

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TRIBUTE AND THANKSGIVING3:00–4:00 p.m., May 15, 2021

VIRTUAL

Song of Praise Praise Team Opening Song Praise Team Opening Prayer Samuel Fuentes Welcome & Introduction Edna SchafferSpecial Music Jean-Claude Rukundo

I Will Serve HimTribute to God Aias Cabaça & Max ObbusSpecial Music The Nations

My TributeTribute to Parents Zandritiana LovanomenaTribute to Spouses Abraham del Rosario & Reben HuilarTribute to Sponsors Tabua KotobalavuSpecial Music The Philippine Meistersingers

The Love of GodTribute to Administrators Sylvestar ShangpliangTribute to Graduate School & Seminary Faculty & Department Chairs

Master in Ministry Larry NamucanaMaster of Divinity Yunhwan Cha & Bethel Jane TaglosMaster of Arts in Church Ministry Michelle DerechoMaster of Arts in Religion Orsly Winston Raranta & Jazel May DiazDoctor of Ministry Dan NamanyaDoctor of Philosophy in Religion Jose Manuel EsperoMaster of Arts in Education Luyu Liu & Hiroyoshi SaitoMaster of Business Administration Nassa Okoth OnyangoMaster of Science in Administration Carla Belinda WilliamsMaster of Public Health Muriel Kanudi Matunga & Daniel BastosDoctor of Philosophy in Business Brian Tofirenyika Mahaso

Tribute to Staff Esperant Same Dan Special Music Tabua Family

I've Come Too Far to Look BackClosing Remarks David Aparicio Hernandez Closing Prayer Kevin Henrie Bill Pasuhuk

Jose Francisco & Adma TryePraise Team

Zandritiana LovanomenaPianist

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COMMENCEMENT9:00–11:30 a.m., May 16, 2021

VIRTUAL

Prelude Ingrid DumitrescuOpening Grand Marshal/The HeraldNational Anthem Joiedevi Sumendap, leading

Lupang HinirangAIIAS Song Judy Belga

AIIAS Press OnLitany of Wisdom Bryan Sumendap Vice President for Student Services Leader: God, as Solomon asked for wisdom of old,Graduates: So we ask for insight and understanding.Leader: We hear wisdom calling;Graduates: Let us answer her.Leader: Come, let us commune with wisdom:Graduates: Let us enter her house,Leader: Eat of her table,Graduates: And enjoy her delights.Leader: For you have offered yourself, oh God:Graduates: wisdom, Word, and Bread -Leader: Different facets of yourself, different metaphors;Graduates: Same loving Spirit.Leader: Give us hearts that hunger and thirst for wisdom,Graduates: For true wisdom and understanding:Leader: That we may lay aside immaturity, and live,Graduates: That we may walk in the way of insight.Leader: That we may depart from evil, and do good;Graduates: That we may seek peace and pursue it;All: Making for ourselves and the generations to come, a world rich in spiritand rich in peace.

Opening Prayer Bryan SumendapMusical Selection Fishers of Men

Till He ComesWelcome/Introduction of the Speaker Ginger Ketting-Weller, President

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Commencement Address Siroj Sorajjakool President, Asia-Pacific International University

Class Response Innocent Gwizo, Class PresidentPresentation of the Class Frederick Oberholster

Vice President for Academic AdministrationConferral of Degrees Ginger Ketting-WellerPresentation of Diplomas Cherille Espina, Admissions & RecordsBiographical Sketches Seminary Eike Mueller Graduate School Chirlynor Calbayan Presentation of Class Gift Juan Gabriel Darrichon, Class Vice PresidentAcceptance of Gift Jorge Montero, Vice President for FinanceWelcome to Alumni Association Bruce Sumendap, Director, Public Relations Prayer of Sending Samuel & Prema Gaikwad, Class Sponsors

Sponsors: O Lord, we praise You and exalt You for the marvelous love and leading that You have extended to these graduates! Graduates: Lord, we thank You for the wonders of Your grace and mercy. You have never left us nor forsaken us.Sponsors: Graduates, may you never forget that the Lord God is with you. He has called you to serve. Do expel all fear and doubt that may assail you.Graduates: We do believe that we are called to serve. Here we are, Lord! Send us. Sponsors: Just as Jesus lived to serve and not to be served, may you live with a heart for selfless service. Graduates: Give us, Lord, a heart for selfless service. Here we are, Lord! Send us.Sponsors: May you use your knowledge to advance His cause, your means to further His purposes, your hands to do His bidding, knowing that your reward will be in heaven. Graduates: Lord, thank you for Your promise to us. Here we are, Lord! Send us. Sponsors, Faculty, & Administrators: May God renew His likeness in you; may He give you steadfast faith and endurance.Graduates: Lord, we accept Your call to serve. Here we are, Lord! Send us. Sponsors, Faculty, & Administrators: So go, dear graduates, serving even as you lead, unassuming even as you excel, learning even as you continue to grow in the love of God.

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Graduates: O Lord, dwell within us that we may go forth with the light of hope in our eyes, the fire of inspiration on our lips, Your Word on our tongues, and Your love inour hearts. Sponsors: And may the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; may the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace both now and forevermore. All: Amen.

Class Song Graduates Here I Am, Lord

Prayer of Dedication Samuel Gaikwad Dismissal Ginger Ketting-Weller

GRAND MARSHALTeófilo Correa

THE HERALDJulia Paola Garcia Ruiz

PLATFORM PARTY

Bruce Sumendap Director, Public RelationsPrema Gaikwad Class Sponsor Samuel Gaikwad Class SponsorGinger Ketting-Weller PresidentSiroj Sorajjakool President, Asia-Pacific International UniversityFrederick Oberholster Vice President for Academic AdministrationJorge Montero Vice President for FinanceBryan Sumendap Vice President for Student Services

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CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Seminary and Graduate School

Master of Ministry***David Andrew Burrows United States***Setu Faamanatu Samoa ***Samuel Biag Fuentes Philippines ***Fadi Samer Hanna Haddad Jordan ***Lovingson Kharpran India ***Cesar Samaranos Magbatas, Jr. Philippines ***Arturo Subang Manalo, Jr. Philippines **Larry Namucana South Africa ***Samuel Bazungu Nsengiyumva Democratic Republic of the Congo ***Heary Healdy Sairin Malaysia ***Sylvestar Shangpliang India *Hans Olaf Ubey Indonesia

Master of Divinity***Edgardo Jose Torres Alicea United StatesYunhwan Cha South Korea Juan Gabriel Darrichon Argentina ***Yawa Akpene Yvonne Gameti Togo ***Arik Gulzar Pakistan ***Gwind Riandy Korengkeng Indonesia ***Jae Jin Lee South Korea ***Tatenda Machamire ZimbabweJanvier Nshimyimana Zimbabwe***Wahyu Widodo Purwanto Indonesia

Bethel Jane Ranarez Taglos Philippines

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Master of Arts in Ministry

***Saw Ka Lu Mu Myanmar

Master of Arts in Church Ministry

Michelle Jangit Derecho Philippines

Steven Sep Austria

Abdoul Aziz Hadja Wayou Niger

Master of Arts in Religion

Francisco Agostinho Bernardo – New Testament Angola

Andrew Mititi Bundi – Biblical Languages Kenya

***Aias Anacleto Benevides Cabaça – Old Testament Angola

***Jazel May Martinez Diaz – Intercultural Studies and World Mission

Philippines

Thesis Title: A Needs Assesment for Establishing Seventh-day Adventist

Centers of Influence in Tagaytay City

Advisor: Dr. Pavel Zubkov

***Germano Freitas Barbosa Embe – New Testament Angola

David Aparicio Hernandez – Historical Studies Mexico

Zandritiana Lovanomena – Theological Studies Madagascar

Orsly Winston Raranta – New Testament Indonesia

Jean-Claude Rwarahoze Rukundo – New Testament

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Jounaid Imran Sabri – Old Testament France

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***Michael Stefan Schambacher – Theological-Historical Studies Germany

Thesis Title: An Analysis of the Theological Views of Baptism

Either as a Sacrament or an Ordinance

Advisor: Dr. Remwil Tornalejo

Fran Kinsence Tomigolung – Theological-Historical Studies Indonesia

***Daniel Lunkhohao Touthang – Old Testament India

Master of Arts in Education

***Henok Daniel Anito – Curriculum and Instruction Ethiopia

Thesis Title: Student Perceptions of Ability Grouping in a

Private International School in Indonesia

Advisor: Dr. Prema Gaikwad

Juvilyn Lustre Anito – Curriculum and Instruction,

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Philippines

Elena Gold Gonmei – Curriculum and Instruction India

***Laldinpuii Hmar – Curriculum and Instruction India

***Godwin Kato – Curriculum and Instruction Uganda

***Naw Ei Phyu Sin Lay – Curriculum and Instruction Myanmar

***Yongqiang Liang – Curriculum and Instruction China

***Fang Liu – Curriculum and Instruction China

***Luyu Liu – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages China

***Tania Maria Marques De Araujo – Religious Education Brazil

Thesis Title: Caracterizacion y Satisfaccion Respecto Del Docente Desde La

Perspectiva Del Estudiante De Tercero Medio

Advisor: Dr. Maria Vallejos

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***Sarah Gawan Pagmanoa – Curriculum and Instruction Philippines

***Hiroyoshi Saito – Curriculum and Instruction Japan

***Istiarti Berci Sarempaa – Teaching English to Speakers

of Other Languages Indonesia

***Edna Linao Schaffer – Curriculum and Instruction Philippines

**Krizia Mae Villafuerte Valenzuela – Educational Administration,

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Philippines

Thesis Title: Implementation of Flexible Learning in a Faith-Based

Multi-Grade Elementary School

Advisor: Dr. Leni Casimiro

***Dalia Vargas Taylor – Curriculum and Instruction United States

Chen Zhang – Curriculum and Instruction China

Master of Business Administration**Naveed Frank – Business Management Pakistan

**Jean Suhasini Goris – Business Management United States

***Vladimir Iaroslavskii – Business Management Ukraine

Nassa Okoth Onyango – Finance, Information Technology Kenya

Kevin Henrie Bill Pasuhuk – Business Management Indonesia

Espérant Same Dan – Finance, Information Technology Cameroon

Thesis Title: Relationship Between Fintech Companies Growth

and Banks Listed in Nasdaq

Advisor: Dr. David Lumowa

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Master of Science in Administration**Carla Belinda Williams Trinidad and Tobago

Master of Public Health***Dianne Pearl Flaga Almocera – Health Promotion Philippines

Thesis Title: The Lived Experiences of Filipino

Women with Breast Cancer

Advisor: Dr. Godwin Aja

*Raymond Tigor Anguiled – Health Promotion Philippines

**Daniel Gomes Bastos – Health Promotion Portugal

***Carol Walwyn Brazier – Health Promotion United States

Jianying Bu – Health Promotion China

*Jaivic Revelo Buo – Health Promotion Philippines

**Victor Eduardo Cadavid Caballero – Health Promotion Honduras

*Jerry Quibado Campomanes – Health Promotion Philippines

*Ricardo Barrina De Asis, Jr. – Health Promotion Philippines

Jose Armando Francisco – Health Promotion Angola

**Reben Domicillo Huilar – Health Promotion Philippines

Baiada Lyngdoh – Health Promotion India

Muriel Kanudi Matunga – Health Promotion, Nutrition

Democratic Republic of the Congo

**Romuald Mbonankira – Health Promotion Rwanda

Yohane Chitra Natalia Nababan – Health Promotion Indonesia

*Ladin Anak Suja – Health Promotion Malaysia

***Ostine Anak Tayo – Health Promotion Malaysia

Adma Kunia Trye – Health Promotion Liberia

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Doctor of Ministry

Abraham Mateo del Rosario – Church Ministry Philippines

Project Title: A Program to Train Mentors for Literature Evangelists in North

Philippine Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Advisor: Dr. Reuel Almocera

***Dan Namanya – Church Ministry Uganda Project Title: Towards a Christ-Centered Preaching Process Model: A Case Study

Advisor: Dr. Aivars Ozolins

Iheanyichukwu Samuel Nwogu – Church Mission Nigeria Project Title: Developing an Appropriate Contextualization Method of Doing

Mission Among the Ozuzu and Isu Communities in Etche, Nigeria Advisor: Dr. Olaotse Gabasiane

Max Dante Bayang Obbus – Church Ministry Philippines Project Title: Impact of the Annual Cycle of the Youth Discipleship Program

in Northeastern Mindanao Mission, Philippines Advisor: Dr. James Park

***Christian Markus Stroeck – Church Leadership Switzerland Project Title: Leadership by Influence in Tribal Communities: A Case Study

of the Iraya Mangyan in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines Advisor: Dr. Cristian Dumitrescu

Doctor of Philosophy in ReligionJose Manuel Sensano Espero – Old Testament Studies Philippines

Dissertation Title: Deliverance through Restoration of Honor: Shame and Honor in Psalm 22

Advisor: Dr. Carlos Mora

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Innocent Gwizo – Old Testament Studies Zimbabwe Dissertation Title: A Study of the Hebrew and Aramaic Clauses

Alluding to Temple Defilement in Daniel Advisor: Dr. Teofilo Correa

Tabua Kotobalavu – Old Testament Studies Fiji Dissertation Title: Clothing Imageries of Salvation in

the Book of Isaiah: An Exegetical Study Advisor: Dr. Carlos Mora

Dan-Adrian Petre – Theological Studies RomaniaDissertation Title: Knowing God as an Evangelical:

Towards a Canonical-Epistomological Model Advisor: Dr. Gheorghe Razmerita

Henry Sitanggang – Old Testament Studies Indonesia Dissertation Title: Remembering God the Creator: A Cognitive Analysis

and Theology of the Hebrew Metaphors of Qoholet 12:1-7 Advisor: Dr. Carlos Mora

Doctor of Philosophy in Business***Annick Georgia Ngo Betomol – Human Resource Management Cameroon

Dissertation Title: A Framework of Entrepreneural Competencies: A Case Study of Cameroon

Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Swansi

*Brian Tofirenyika Mahaso – Finance Zimbabwe Dissertation Title: Predictors of Broad Money Supply: An Evidence of

Zimbabwe's Volatile Liquidity Advisor: Dr. Eric J. Nasution

*Extension Site Students**AIIAS Online Students ***Conferral by Personal Collection

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INTERPRETATION OF SYMBOLS

AIIAS Logo In Adventist education, two symbols have long expressed the mission of the church. These are the

circle representing the globe of the entire world to receive the “gospel of the kingdom” and the equilateral triangle representing the harmonious development of the threefold nature of humans as physical, mental, and spiritual beings.

Within the AIIAS logo these two symbols, the circle and the triangle, are superimposed and recast as the Alpha and Omega, symbolizing Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith. In Him, the plan of salvation from the Creation to the Second Advent is actualized. As the Living Word, Christ comprises the divine medium of God’s communication with humanity. The rendering of the logo in an Asian calligraphic style accents the institutional context of the Asia-Pacific region.

The embracing branches of the palm tree, so much in evidence on the AIIAS campus, express the joy and victory of the believer’s life in Christ. The waving of the palm frond on festive occasions has long marked the religious celebrations of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Ceremonial Mace The AIIAS mace is a physical symbol of the institution. When displayed, it represents the authenticity and

authority of the occasion. The history of the mace harks back to leaders who carried a scepter or staff who represented their position and the authority of their domain (see Numbers 17 and Esther 5). The AIIAS mace is made of Tanguile, a beautiful hard wood common in the Philippines. The carved vines winding up the staff are symbolic of the Adventist faith, which is fully interlaced throughout the institution. The vines are reflective of Christ's analogy in John 5 where He says, "I am the vine, ye are the branches." The trapezoidal cube near the top represents the four major curriculum areas of the institution—religion, business, public health, and education. The top is crowned with a carved wreath holding a double-sided medallion of the AIIAS logo.

RegaliaThe symbols associated with academic regalia arise from the Middle Ages in Europe, when scholars and

clerics wore the costume of their monastic order. Academic gowns are distinctive for each degree level. Each institution has its own design and color specifications for the gown and hood. Each hood has a velvet edging that indicates the field in which the degree was earned. All hoods have silk lining of the official color of the institution. The mortarboard cap is traditionally black and the tassel is worn to the left once a degree has been conferred. A PhD hat is often a velvet, floppy style, with a silver or gold cord and tassel.

The AIIAS academic regalia represents the status and achievement of an important academic accomplishment. There is dignity of position declared by wearing regalia that belongs only to those who have earned it. Regalia should only be worn by AIIAS graduates or those approved for graduation. Wearing academic regalia during non-academic meetings outside of graduation is generally not appropriate.

Following is a partial list of the colors that have been designated to represent the various fields of learning:

Business Administration .............................................................................................................. DrabEducation ........................................................................................................................... Light BluePhilosophy ......................................................................................................................... Dark BluePublic Health .................................................................................................................. Salmon PinkTheology .................................................................................................................................. Scarlet