Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) is a denominational seminary affiliated with the Malaysia Baptist Convention. It is located in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia.[1] Established in 1954, MBTS is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA).[2]
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| Motto | Head, Heart, and Hands |
|---|---|
| Established | 1954 |
| Affiliation | Malaysian Association of Theological Schools |
| President | Rev. Dr. John Ong |
| Location | , , |
| Website | mbts.org.my |
Brief history
editMBTS was established in 1954 by missionaries from the Southern Baptist Convention to train those who can testify to a call to full-time work in a local church.[1]
Organization
editMBTS is governed by the Seminary Board of the Malaysia Baptist Convention.[3]
Programs
editMBTS offers academic programs leading to the awarding of the following qualifications:[4]
Certificates and diplomas
edit- Certificate in Christian Counseling
- This certificate program requires the completion of 10 credits and is offered on a part time basis.
- Certificate of Marriage and Family Studies
- This certificate program requires the completion of 10 credits and is offered on a part time basis.
- Diploma in Christian Counseling
- This diploma program requires the completion of 24 credits and is offered on a part time basis.
- Diploma in Early Childhood Christian Education
- This diploma program requires the completion of 20 credits and is offered on a part time basis.
- Diploma in Christian Studies
- This diploma program requires the completion of 72 credits.
- Diploma in Theology
- This diploma program requires the completion of 141 credits and is offered in Malay, English, and Chinese.
Undergraduate
editPostgraduate
edit- Graduate Diploma in Christian Counseling
- This graduate diploma program requires the completion of 24 credits.
- Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies
- This graduate diploma program requires the completion of 38 credits.
- Master in Christian Studies
- This degree program requires the completion of 72 credits.
- Master of Ministry
- Master of Divinity
- This degree program requires the completion of 119 credits.
- Master of Arts in Mission
- This degree program requires the completion of 40 credits and is conducted in partnership with the US Center for World Mission using the latter's World Christian Foundations study program.
- This degree program is offered with the following majors:
- Pastoral Ministry
- Biblical Studies
- Holistic Child Development
- Christian Education
- Evangelism and Church Planting
- Missiology
- This degree program requires the completion of 36 credits and is offered with the following majors:
- Biblical Studies
- Missions
- Doctor of Ministry (Pastoral Leadership)
- This degree program requires the completion of 45 credits.
- Doctor of Missiology
- This degree program requires the completion of 45 credits.
Accreditation and affiliation
editThe following programs offered by MBTS are accredited by the ATA:[2]
- Diploma in Theology
- Bachelor of Theology
- Master in Christian Studies
- Master of Divinity
- Master of Art in Pastoral Studies
- Master of Art in Holistic Child Development
- Doctor of Ministry
MBTS is also a founder member of the Malaysian Association of Theological Schools which allows a certain number of credits in the undergraduate programs to be transferable among member schools.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary: About MBTS Archived 2008-06-25 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Asia Theological Association: ATA Accredited Membership List Archived 2008-08-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Malaysia Baptist Convention: Staff Archived 2008-07-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary: Programs Archived 2008-06-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary: Accreditation Archived 2007-11-11 at the Wayback Machine
How to apply to study in MBTS