Why do we exist?

AOIC exists for the purpose of providing Christian men and women with theological education and ministerial training to serve effectively in promoting the mission of the church.

What makes studying in this college unique?
We emphasize lifelong learning, holistic biblical and theological training to nurture the whole person. We offer flexible and innovative programs to empower people in the market place as well as those who are called to full time Christian ministry. 

How is this achieved?

• We are committed to the highest of academic standards in scholarship and quality training.
• We engage a blend of international and local faculty for broader learning perspective.
• We aim for practical and relevant teaching by faculty who are passionate, academically informed and engaged in the ministry. 
• We offer a variety of disciplines essential for the total Christian ministry – biblical studies, theology, practical ministries, mission, leadership, contemporary issues, ethics and counseling.
• We appropriate creative and individualized means of instruction in classroom, online and directed studies.
• We offer quality education at affordable prices for all. Costs are kept low through the generous sponsorship of Grace Assembly Church. 
• We serve a multi-denominational body of students, yet informed by a Pentecostal and Charismatic approach to theology and practice.  

Did you know…?

• AOIC is an established school since 1998. Our programs are accredited by Asia Theological Association (ATA) which enables those interested to further pursue education in international seminaries and universities.
• AOIC has graduated 122 students up till 2007. Many of these are serving in ministries and making an impact in the marketplace.
• AOIC currently serves about 700 active students from 132 different churches and multi denominations.
• AOIC has an average enrolment of 150 students per trimester on campus.
• AOIC faculty comprises of men and women educated in top notch universities and seminaries in the US, UK and Asia.  
• AOIC library has approximately 10000 volumes currently and continues to expand at a rate of 1,000 volumes per year. We are also projecting for an increase in online resources and electronic books.

Our Partnerships 
As part of our missional thrust, we have established strategic partnerships with several churches to facilitate onsite learning at:

• Church of Praise, Ipoh
• Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kuching
• Kajang Assembly of God, Kajang
• Metro Tabernacle, Taman Melawati (Kuala Lumpur)

AOIC remains in collegial and consultative relationship with TCA College (Singapore), our former affiliated school.

We are continually on the look out for partnerships or affiliations that will expand our horizon of theological education in moving towards being a cutting edge and contemporary educational institution.