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Master of Christian Studies (M.C.S.)

About the Programme

This is a degree program with 12 compulsory courses and several elective courses, totaling 60 Credit hours for university graduates. It is equivalent to two years of full-time theological degree courses. Holders of M.C.S. may proceed to the second or third year of Master 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
Elective
Courses Credit Hours
Church Discipline & Leadership 3
Wesleyan Theology 3
Christian Ethics 3
Malaysian Cultures & Religions 3
Malaysian Society & the Church 3
Pastoral Counseling 3
Islam 3
Christian Theology I & II 6
Church History I & II 6

*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

  • Master of Christian Studies (M.C.S) is a 60 credit hours programme for university graduates. Therefore, students should complete the courses within 7 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.