Kachin Theological College a nd Seminary (KTCS) is a member of the
Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). It is located in Nawng Nang,
Myitkyina,
Kachin State
Kachin State ( my, ကချင်ပြည်နယ်; Kachin: ), also known by the endonym Kachinland, is the northernmost state of Myanmar. It is bordered by China to the north and east (Tibet and Yunnan, specifically and respectively); Sh ...
, in the north of
Myanmar
Myanmar, ; UK pronunciations: US pronunciations incl. . Note: Wikipedia's IPA conventions require indicating /r/ even in British English although only some British English speakers pronounce r at the end of syllables. As John C. Wells, Joh ...
. It is an
evangelical school under
Kachin Baptist Convention Kachin or Kakhyen may refer to:
*Kachin State, in northern Myanmar/Burma
* Kachin Hills, northeastern Myanmar
* Kachin peoples, a generalised term for six non-Burman ethno-linguistic groups in Kachin State.
**Kachin people, including the main sub-br ...
(KBC).
History
Kachin Theological College and Seminary was founded in 1932 by missionaries in Bhamo, Kachin State. In 1935, the Bible School transferred to Kutkai, Northern Shan State, Course extended to 2 years. In, 1966 Bible School moved to the present campus situated in Nawng Nang, Myitkyina, Kachin State. The Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) celebration along with the 58th commencement service of the college will be held on March 24–30, 2008.
[Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Kachin Theological College (Invitation Pamphlet)]
References
External links
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Seminaries and theological colleges in Myanmar
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