Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) is a denominational seminary affiliated with the Malaysia Baptist Convention. It is located in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia. Established in 1954, MBTS is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA).
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. In 1967, a scholarship fund was set up by Lai Chan Wah, a member of the Seremban Baptist Church who donated $ 40,000 for the purpose.
MBTS is governed by the Seminary Board of the Malaysia Baptist Convention. The current key officers are:
Chairperson of the Seminary Board
Rev. Clement Chong
President of MBTS
Rev. Dr. John Ong Bee Chung
Academic Dean
Dr. Ken Choo
Associate Academic Dean
Dr. Tan Boon Sang, Sunny
TLS 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 Malay, English, and Chinese.
Bachelor of Christian Studies
This degree program requires the completion of 140 credits.
Bachelor of Theology
This degree program requires the completion of 154 credits and is offered in Malay, and English.
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.
Master of Arts
This degree program is offered with the following majors:
Pastoral Ministry
Biblical Studies
Holistic Child Development
Christian Education
Evangelism and Church Planting
Missiology
Master of Theology
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
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 Malaysian Association of Theological Schools which allows a certain number of credits in the undergraduate programs to be transferable among member schools.
