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Bachelor of Theology (B. Th.)

About the programme

This is a four-year course for those applicants with MCE/SPM (minimum Grade 2, 4 Credits and 2 passes including one of the language) or its equivalent qualification.

Year 1

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Old Testament Introduction I 3
New Testament Introduction I 3
Christian Spirituality 3
Greek I 3
Critical Thinking & Presentation 2
English I 2
Practicum Seminar I 1
Choir / Music Theory 1
Total Credit Hours 18
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
Old Testament Introduction II 3
New Testament Introduction II 3
Exegetical Methods 3
Greek II 3
English II 2
Pastoral Theology & Practice 2
Practicum Seminar II 1
Choir 1
Total Credit Hours 18

Year 2

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
O. T. Exegesis I 3
Church History I 3
Christian Education I 3
New Testament Theology 3
Homiletics I 3
Practicum Seminar III 1
Choir 1
Total Credit Hours 17
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
N. T. Exegesis I 3
Church History II 3
Christian Education II 3
Old Testament Theology 3
Pastoral Leadership & Ministry 2
Practicum Seminar IV 1
Choir 1
Total Credit Hours 16

Year 3

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Christian Theology I 3
Old Testament Exegesis II 3
Culture & Religions 3
Missiology 3
World Religion-Islam 3
Practicum Seminar V 1
Choir 1
Total Credit Hours 17
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
Christian Theology II 3
New Testament Exegesis II 3
Theology of Worship 3
Church Discipline & Leadership 3
Family & Marriage 2
Practicum Seminar VI 1
Choir 1
Total Credit Hours 16

Year 4

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Christian Ethics 3
Christian Apologetics 3
Wesleyan Theology 3
Missions Education in Local Church 3
Elective 2
Practicum Seminar VII 1
Choir 1
Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
Pastoral Counseling 3
Homiletics II 3
Asian Theologies 3
Clinical Pastoral Integration 3
Elective 2
Practicum Seminar VIII 1
Choir 1
Total Credit Hours 16

Year 1

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Old Testament Introduction I 3
New Testament Introduction I 3
Christian Spirituality 3
Greek I 3
Critical Thinking & Presentation 2
English I 2
Pastoral Theology & Practice 2
Practicum Seminar I 1
Total Credit Hours 19
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
Old Testament Introduction II 3
New Testament Introduction II 3
Exegetical Methods 3
Greek II 3
Music Theory & Vocal Teory 2
English II 2
Pastoral Leadership & Ministry 2
Practicum Seminar II 1
Total Credit Hours 19

Year 2

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
O. T. Exegesis I: Pentateuch 3
Church History I 3
Christian Education I 3
Missiology & Evangelism 3
Homiletics I 3
Song Leading I: Choosing Hymn & Using Local Instrument 2
Practicum Seminar III 1
Total Credit Hours 18
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
N. T. Exegesis I: Gospel of Mark 3
Church History II 3
Christian Education II 3
Church Discipline & Leadership 3
Homiletics II 3
Missions Exposure Trip 2
Practicum Seminar IV 1
Total Credit Hours 18

Year 3

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Christian Theology I 3
O.T. Exegesis II: Books of Poetic 3
Christian Ethics 3
New Testament Theology 3
Weslayan Theology 3
Major Religion & Evangelism 3
Practicum Seminar V 1
Total Credit Hours 19
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
Christian Theology II 3
N.T. Exegesis II: Pauline Epistles 3
Theology of Worship 3
Old Testament Theology 3
Pastoral Counseling 3
Asian Theologies 3
Practicum Seminar VI 1
Total Credit Hours 19

Year 4

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Spiritual Warfare & Occultism 3
Christian Apologetics 3
O.T.Exegesis III: Books of Prophetic 3
Christian Family Marriage & Therapy 3
Church Music & Hymn I 2
Practicum Seminar VII 1
Total Credit Hours 15
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
N.T.Exegesis III: Revelation 3
Stewardship & Leadership 3
Principles and Methods of Contextualization 3
Anthropology & Culture 3
Church Music & Hymn II 2
Practicum Seminar VIII 1
Total Credit Hours 14

Year 1

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Old Testament Introduction I 3
New Testament Introduction I 3
Christian Spirituality 3
Greek I 3
Critical Thinking & Presentation 2
English I 2
Practical Divinity I 2
Hymn Singing 1
Total Credit Hours 19
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
Old Testament Introduction II 3
New Testament Introduction II 3
Exegetical Methods 3
Greek II 3
English II 2
Practical Divinity II 2
Hymn Singing 1
   
Total Credit Hours 17

Year 2

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Old Testament Exegesis I 3
Church History I 3
Christian Education I 3
New Testament Theology 3
Homiletics I 3
Practical Divinity III 2
Hymn Singing 1
Total Credit Hours 18
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
New Testament Exegesis I 3
Church History II 3
Christian Education II 3
Old Testament Theology 3
Practical Divinity IV 2
Hymn Singing 1
   
Total Credit Hours 15

Year 3

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Christian Theology I 3
Old Testament Exegesis II 3
Iban & Religions 3
Missiology 3
Practical Divinity V 2
Hymn Singing 1
Total Credit Hours 15
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
Christian Theology II 3
New Testament Exegesis II 3
Theology of Worship 3
Church Discipline & Leadership 3
Practical Divinity VI 2
Hymn Singing 1
Total Credit Hours 15

Year 4

Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Christian Ethics 3
Christian Apologetics 3
Wesleyan Theology 3
Practical Divinity VII 2
Hymn Singing 1
   
Total Credit Hours 12
Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
Pastoral Counseling 3
Homiletics II 3
Asian Theologies 3
Family & Marriage 2
Practical Divinity VIII 2
Hymn Singing 1
Total Credit Hours 14

General Admission Qualifications

  • The applicant must be a born-again Christian. He / she must give evidence of a clear calling to full-time Christian Ministry, and of commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church.
  • Qualities of integrity, faithfulness, diligence, sound health, willingness to live a community life and proficiency in languages (English or Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia or Iban) are normally required.
  • He / she must prove his / her competence in handling theological studies with appropriate academic records.
  • The minimum age of the applicant is 18 years old. Working experience would be an advantage to the applicant.
  • Candidates should pass the entrance examinations.

Application and Admission Procedures

  1. The applicant can obtain an application form from the School, and send it to the School with the following supporting documents:
    • A personal testimony of how the applicant becomes a Christian (1000 words)
    • A personal statement of reasons of why the applicant goes into theological studies and full-time ministry (1000 words)
    • Full academic records / certified copies of school / college / university certificates
    • Two recent passport-size photographs
    • One recommendation letter (Form obtainable from the school) from the applicant’s church pastor and a letter of recommendation from Local Church Executive Committee.
    • A medical report (Form available from the school).
  2. Completed Application Form should reach the School before 15th September every year (For Malaysian). Overseas Application Form should reach the School before 30th June every year to facilitate the process of visa application.
  3. Completed application Form should be sent to the School with the following address:
    “New Students’ Enrolment”
    P.O. Box 78, 96007 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
    Phone: 084-321409
    Email: general@mtssibu.edu.my
  4. Entrance examination and English Test are compulsory for those the School deem fit for admission.
  5. The School reserves the right to admit or reject any application.

Graduation Requirement

  • Students must complete the minimum of 120 credit hours within 4 years.
  • Students must obtain minimum GPA of 2.50.