Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary

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).

Brief history
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.

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 Malay, English, and Chinese.

Undergraduate

 * Bachelor of Theology
 * This degree program requires the completion of 154 credits and is offered in Malay, and English.

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.


 * 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.