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 BoardRev. Clement Chong
President of MBTSRev. Dr. John Ong Bee Chung
Academic DeanDr. Ken Choo
Associate Academic DeanDr. Tan Boon Sang, Sunny
TLS offers academic programs leading to the awarding of the following qualifications:
Certificates and diplomas
Certificate in Christian CounselingThis certificate program requires the completion of 10 credits and is offered on a part time basis.
Certificate of Marriage and Family StudiesThis certificate program requires the completion of 10 credits and is offered on a part time basis.
Diploma in Christian CounselingThis diploma program requires the completion of 24 credits and is offered on a part time basis.
Diploma in Early Childhood Christian EducationThis diploma program requires the completion of 20 credits and is offered on a part time basis.
Diploma in Christian StudiesThis diploma program requires the completion of 72 credits.
Diploma in TheologyThis diploma program requires the completion of 141 credits and is offered in
Malay,
English, and
Chinese.
Bachelor of Christian StudiesThis degree program requires the completion of 140 credits.
Bachelor of TheologyThis degree program requires the completion of 154 credits and is offered in
Malay, and
English.
Graduate Diploma in Christian CounselingThis graduate diploma program requires the completion of 24 credits.
Graduate Diploma of Christian StudiesThis graduate diploma program requires the completion of 38 credits.
Master in Christian StudiesThis degree program requires the completion of 72 credits.
Master of MinistryMaster of DivinityThis degree program requires the completion of 119 credits.
Master of Arts in MissionThis 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 ArtsThis degree program is offered with the following majors:
Pastoral MinistryBiblical StudiesHolistic Child DevelopmentChristian EducationEvangelism and Church PlantingMissiologyMaster of TheologyThis degree program requires the completion of 36 credits and is offered with the following majors:
Biblical StudiesMissionsDoctor of Ministry (Pastoral Leadership)This degree program requires the completion of 45 credits.
Doctor of MissiologyThis degree program requires the completion of 45 credits.
Accreditation and affiliation
The following programs offered by MBTS are accredited by the ATA:
Diploma in TheologyBachelor of TheologyMaster in Christian StudiesMaster of DivinityMaster of Art in Pastoral StudiesMaster of Art in Holistic Child DevelopmentDoctor of MinistryMBTS 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.
