Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) is a denominational

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affiliated with the

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.Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary
About MBTS
Established in 1954, MBTS is accredited by the

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Brief history

MBTS was established in 1954 by missionaries from the

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to train those who can testify to a call to full-time work in a local church.

Organization

MBTS is governed by the Seminary Board of the Malaysia Baptist Convention.

Programs

MBTS offers academic programs leading to the awarding of the following qualifications:

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

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Undergraduate

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: This degree program requires the completion of 154 credits and is offered in

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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 For graduate-level theological institutions, the Master of Divinity (MDiv, ''magister divinitatis'' in Latin) is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America. It is the most common academic degree in seminaries and divi ...

: 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

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using the latter's World Christian Foundations study program. *

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: This degree program is offered with the following majors: :* Pastoral Ministry :* Biblical Studies :* Holistic Child Development :* Christian Education :* Evangelism and Church Planting :* Missiology *

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: This degree program requires the completion of 36 credits and is offered with the following majors: :* Biblical Studies :* Missions *

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(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

The following programs offered by MBTS are accredited by the ATA: * 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

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which allows a certain number of credits in the undergraduate programs to be transferable among member schools.Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary
Accreditation

References

How to apply to study in MBTS

External links

MBTS Website
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