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Bachelor of Christian Studies (B.C.S.)

About the Programme

This is a degree program with 51 credit hours of compulsory courses and 39 credit hours of elective courses, totaling 90 Credit hours for university graduates. It is equivalent to three years of full-time theological degree courses. Holders of B.C.S. may proceed to the fourth year of Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Divinity degree, if conditions are met.

Compulsory
Courses Credit Hours
Old Testament Introduction I & II 6
New Testament Introduction I & II 6
Christian Spirituality 3
Exegetical Methods 3
O.T. Exegesis I & II 6
N.T. Exegesis I & II 6
Homiletics 3
Missiology 3
Theology of Worship 3
Church History I & II 6
Christian Theology I & II 6
Elective
Courses Credit Hours
Critical Thinking and Presentation 2
Church Discipline & Leadership 3
Wesleyan Theology 3
Christian Ethics 3
Malaysian Cultures & Religions 3
Malaysian Society & the Church 3
Pastoral Counseling 3
Islam 3
Other Elective Courses:
New Testament Theology; Old Testament Theology;
Cross-cultural Communication of the Gospel; Christian Education;
Asian Theology; etc.
16

*Elective courses are subjected to change, depending on the availability of the courses offered.

Admission Requirements

Applicant can obtain an application from the School, and send it to the School with the following supporting documents:

  • Full academic records / Certified copies of school / College/ University certificates
  • One recommendation letter (Form obtainable from the school) from applicant's church pastor
  • A personal statement of reasons for the enrolment to this course (500 words)
  • A photocopy of identity card (IC)
  • A recent passport-size photographs
  • A medical report (Form available from the school)

Duration of Study

  • Bachelor of Christian Studies (B.C.S) is a 90 credit hours programme for university graduates. Therefore, students should complete the courses within 7.5 to 10 years.
  • Maximum 3 subjects in each semester.

For Further Information

For more information about the programmes, please contact +6084-321409/ +6084-330870 or email to tee@mtssibu.edu.my.