Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary
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| Motto | Head, Heart, and Hands |
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| Established | 1954 |
| Affiliation | Malaysian Association of Theological Schools |
| President | Rev. Dr. John Ong |
| Location | , , |
| Website | mbts.org.my |
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]
MBTS 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
MBTS is governed by the Seminary Board of the Malaysia Baptist Convention.[3]
Programs
MBTS offers academic programs leading to the awarding of the following qualifications:[4]
Certificates and diplomas
- 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
Postgraduate
- 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.
