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Prospectus 2004-2007

GENERAL INFORMATION

Accreditation: Myanmar Institute of Theology is accredited by the


Association for Theological Education in South East Asia.

Library: The present library was erected in 1977 to celebrate the Golden
Jubilee of the seminary and was extended in 1997. There are 30,000
useable volumes and 30 periodical subscriptions. The air-conditioned
reference room, stack room, audio-
visual room and well-ventilated reading
room with carrels provide a quiet
atmosphere for study. Separate resource
centers are set up for Bachelor of Arts
in Religious Studies program and Early
Childhood Care and Development
Center.

Buildings: In 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Willis


Pierce made available funds for the
erecting of a school building, the Maharsaung Building. In 1959 both
west wing and east wing were added for library, hostel for men students
and dining purposes. The west wing was renovated in 1992. Ann Judson
Villa was built in 1957 as the women’s dormitory. The four-storey
Diamond Jubilee Building is a multipurpose building dedicated in 2002,
that accommodates the ever expanding programs of the MIT.

A Brief History of Myanmar Institute of Theology

The Myanmar Institute of


Theology, originally
known as the Willis and
Orlinda Pierce Divinity
School, was founded in June
1927, on Seminary Hill,
Insein. With only four
students to begin with, the
school used the facilities of
the Karen Theological
Seminary now the Kayin
Baptist Theological
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Seminary. The first president was Dr. W.E. Wiatt, an American
missionary who served from 1927 to 1939. Shortly after its opening the
school became affiliated with the Northern Baptist Theological
Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. This affiliation lasted until the Second
World War. The second President of the school was Dr. C.F. Chaney
who served from 1939 to 1941 when the Japanese came in to occupy
Burma.

In 1948, the school reopened with Thra Chit Maung as Chairperson of


the Curriculum Committee. In 1952 with the arrival of Dr. Paul D.
Clasper, Thra Chit Maung was made President and Dr. Clasper, Vice-
President. The school was renamed the Burma Divinity School. In
1955, the school became affiliated with Central Baptist Theological
Seminary of Kansas City, Kansas. This affiliation lasted until 1960
when the school became an accredited member of the Association of
Theological Schools in South East Asia. Since 1960 the school has been
conferring degrees on its graduates.

Since 1966, with the departure of American Baptist missionaries from


Myanmar, the school has been entirely staffed by nationals. The
Seminary has faithfully carried out its educational mission, adapting
and responding to the challenges of the new day.

In 1976 the name of the school was again changed to Burma Institute of
Theology as deemed more appropriate to the situation in Burma. In
1977, on Dr. Chit Maung’s retirement, Thramu Esther Lwin was made
Acting President and then President from June 1978 to the end of 1983.
In January 1984, Rev. Victor San Lone who had been serving as General
Secretary of the Burma Baptist Convention became President and served
in that capacity until his sudden death in 1987. Thramu Eh Wah, the
Vice President, was made Acting President until March 1988 when she
was officially appointed President. The Seminary’s name was changed
to Myanmar Institute of Theology in 1989 when the country changed its
name to Myanmar. Dr. Eh Wah retired in 1998 and the Vice Principal
Dr. Anna May Say Pa was elected the new Principal of the Myanmar
Institute of Theology.

Throughout its history, the school has served as an Institution of Higher


Theological Education in Myanmar. More then ten ethnic groups and
six denominations are represented each year in the student body. Until

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1962, only the B.Th. program was offered, but that year the Bachelor of
Religious Education program was introduced and in 1976, the B.D.
program was initiated. In 1996 no new B.Th. applicants were accepted
for the B.Th. program as the Board of Trustees had decided that the
Seminary would offer only graduate programs. In 1997 the MIT started
the M.Div. and MTS Degree programs and replaced the BD program.

March 1999 saw the last B.Th. graduates and the first MTS. graduates.
March 2000 marked the graduation of the first class of the Master of
Divinity class. Year 2000 is also a milestone for launching new programs
such as Summer Language School, Summer Seminar & Doing Theology
under the Bo Tree, and Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies program.
2003 was a significant year for MIT with the opening of the Early
Childhood Care and Development Center, Judson Research Center,
the inauguration of the Master of Theology degree program and the
upgrading of the BRE program to Master of Arts in Christian Studies.

MISSION STATEMENT

Established in 1927 primarily to serve the Baptist churches in their


leadership promotion, the present Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT)
serves all the Christian churches to equip men and women from all
streams of life for serving God in the churches and in the world. To
meet the demands of the churches and society the courses are
categorized into four fields namely, Biblical, Theological, Historical
and Practical. The Institute offers the
students a solid foundation in learning the
Word of God in its historical and
theological contexts. It also offers practical
training for ministry in the churches and
in the world. Another major concern of
the Institute is the spiritual formation of
the students to sustain them throughout
their ministries. The Institute is deeply
committed to God’s Word to the students,
to the churches and society to which they are called to serve.

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A. Commitment to God’s Word

The Myanmar Institute of Theology is committed to teaching the Bible


as God’s inspired Word. It is believed that God speaks to human beings
in their practical realities and human beings need to hear God in a
creative and meaningful way. To this end, the Bible
- the inspired Word of God, needs to be
reinterpreted so that its relevant messages and
challenges can be heard by the believers in their
own particular contexts. The main objective of the
faculty in this Institute is thus to help the students
to be competent learners of the Word of God
capable of interpreting its messages relevant both
to the churches and to the world.

B. Commitment to the Students

Believing that God calls men and women to the ministry in different
spheres of life, both in churches and in the society, the MIT makes an
attempt to:

1. offer an excellent academic study where the students are informed


concerning the sources, the development and the current issues of the
subjects involved in the four prescribed fields in order to help them
become competent interpreters of God’s Word to the contemporary
world.

2. cultivate a creative, critical, and independent thinking to enable


them to construct a coherent and vital Christian theology for the churches
and the society.

3. become competent leaders for the ministry in their respective callings


and vocations, such as pastors, administrators, teachers, preachers and
missionaries, etc.

4. be able to take the initiatives and effective leadership in the mission


programs of the churches in whatever forms to build the Kingdom of
God in the society.

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5. build a learning, worshipping and caring community which will
enable the students to cultivate and promote a devotional life to sustain
them throughout their lives, and thus the
students will personally experience the
profundity of Christian love, care, and
fellowship.

6. learn practically the nature and issues


of both the church and society through
internship and field education related to
their respective courses.

C. Commitment to the Church and


Society

In commitment to the Church and Society, the MIT has invested its
greatest effort in order to:

1. produce qualified ministers who can competently lead the churches


to meet the demands of the rapidly changing urban and rural situations.

2. produce Christian thinkers and faculty


members for seminaries, theological colleges
and institutes in the country.

3. produce lay leaders for more effective


service in the churches and more effective
Christian witness through their respective
vocations in society.

4. provide leaders for the task of holistic mission and evangelism to


encounter the opportunities and challenges in the country.

PURPOSE

The purpose of Myanmar Institute of Theology is to equip men and


women for the Christian Ministry and service in the world. The
Seminary strives to provide a context in which students acquire a
theological education which is biblical and theological and based on
practical experience.
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The MIT Community Life

The MIT community is made up of various ethnic groups with their


different cultural backgrounds which makes life on and around campus
interesting. Since students come from all parts of the country to pursue
higher theological education, MIT provides them with not only
academic studies but also opportunity to learn about each other’s
traditions and customs. This promotes better understanding and
appreciation of each other’s culture.

Worship is the central part of seminary life. There are daily morning
devotions and Thursday Vespers services - planned by the Evangelism
Committee in consultation with the Seminary Chaplain. The hostels
also have evening devotions. Ann Judson Villa (Women’s Hostel) and
Mahahsaung (Men’s Hostel) have their own prayer rooms and students
are encouraged to avail themselves of this for meditation and quiet
time.

The Student Council is made up of all enrolled students. The student


body elects the Student Council at the end of the second semester. This
new council comes into effect from the first semester of the new
academic year. The Student Council comprises the President, Vice-
President, Secretary, Joint-Secretary, Treasurer, two Auditors,
Chairpersons of Finance, Messing, Social, Evangelism, Athletics, Music,
Dorm Father and Mother, Women’s fellowship chair person, Staff
Advisors and class representatives. All student activities are planned in
co-ordination with the faculty. All students are given “freedom of voice”
to air their opinions and grievances, later to be brought to the Staff
Council.

The Women’s Fellowship plays an important role in gender issues. It


provides space for women lecturers, training programs worship and
fellowship.

Students are organized into Family Groups headed by the Staff to enable
students to have closer relationship with teachers and fellow students,
to share and discuss problems, counsel and help one another.

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Participation in Inter-Seminary Fellowship worship, sports and social
activities encourages students to develop friendship and goodwill with
students from other seminaries in Yangon. Students also have a chance
to participate in activities of the University Christian Fellowship.

There are Ethnic Group Fellowships which plan activities through out
the year.

Basic Medical Services are provided at the Kayin


Baptist Convention’s Health Care Clinic on
Seminary Hill. The Health Committee administers
health tests, dispensing of medicine and also plans
lectures and seminars on health education for
students.

In December, the MIT holds its Annual Fun Fete.


This is partly to raise fund for the school but the
principal aim is to develop leadership and organizational qualities of
its students as well as to install in them the sense of sharing
responsibilities, working in unity and having fellowship and
understanding towards one another.

The MIT Choir is one of the well-known features of the school and
presents the Christmas Cantata in December annually ushering in our
Lord’s birth. Every Friday afternoon, choir practice is led by Rev. Kler
Kaw. Everyone is welcome to sing in the choir.

As for Recreation students have an option to take part in various sports


such as table tennis, volley ball, football, cane-ball, etc. They can spend
their leisure time either watching TV in men and women hostel parlours
or improving their computer skills in the computer room.

Alumni Association

The Alumni Association was founded in 1955. Approximately 2,100


have graduated from Myanmar Institute of Theology. MIT alumni/ae
serve in Myanmar and abroad in diverse ministries. The general secretary
is Naw Say Say Paw.

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ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Anna May Say Pa - Principal


B.A, B.R.E, M.Theol, Th.M, Ph.D.

Rev. Dr. Sang Awr - Vice Principal


B.A, LL.B, M.Div, Th.M, M.Th

Dr. Cung Lian Hup - Academic Dean for Theological Studies


B.A, M.Div, Th.M, Ph.D

Thra Pawlu - Academic Dean for Bachelor of Arts


(M.A, B.R.E, M.A C.S) in Religious Studies

Dr. Si Khia - Dean of Students


B.Sc, M.Div, D.Min

Thra Nixon Eway (M.C.Tech, M.Sc) - Asst. Dean of Students

Sayama Khin May Nyunt - Registrar


B.Th, M.Div., Cert. in Mission Studies

Thramu Mu Eh Din (B.A, B.R.E) - Office Superintendent

Rev. Saw Cooler (B.A, B.R.E) - Financial Officer cum Treasurer

Thra Myat San (B.Sc, B.R.E) - Accountant

Thra Solomon Winter (A.G.T.I) - Property Manager

Thra Aye Min (B.Sc, M.Div.) - Director of Development

Srama Nang Bawk (B.Sc) - Public Relations

Thra San Win - Office Staff

Saw Doh Soe - Office Staff

Saya Mang Tung Tang - Executive Assistant of


(B.Sc, M.Div.) the BARS Program

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LIBRARY

Thra Alan Po - Librarian


(B.Ag, M.Div, Th.M, MALIS)

Thra Klo Htoo - Associate Librarian


(B.Sc, B.R.E, Dip. LIS, M.Div.)

Thramu Della Po - Assistant Librarian


(B.A, Dip. LIS) (User Services)

Thramu Wah Wah Chit - Assistant Librarian


(M.Sc, Cert. LIS) (Technical Services)

Thramu Hei Thalar Say - Assistant Librarian


(B.Sc, M.T.S.)

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FACULTY AND STAFF

Dr. Anna May Say Pa, B.A., B.R.E., M.Theol., Th.M., Ph.D.
[Principal; Old Testament Studies]

Dr. Sang Awr, B.A., LL.B., M.Div., Th.M., M.Th, D.D


[Vice-Principal; Theology and Pastoral Studies]

Dr. Cung Lian Hup, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.


[Academic Dean; Historical and Mission Studies]

Dr. Si Khia, B.Sc, M.Div, D.Min


[Dean of Students; Pastoral Studies]

Dr. Marcheta Thein, B.A., B.R.E., M.Theol, D.D


[Christian Education]

Dr. Samuel Ngun Ling, B.Th, M.Div., Th.M, M.A.R, Ph.D


[Systematic Theology]

Dr. L.Zau Lat, B. Th., B.R.E., M. Th., Th. M., M. A., D. Min.
[Old Testament Studies]

Rev. Angela Pun, B.Th., M.Div.., M.A (Christian Education), G.S.A.C.E


(cert.)
[Christian Education]

Rev. Edmund Za Bik, B.Th., M.Div., M.A.T.S., Th.M.


[Systematic Theology and Philosophy]

Dr. Mary Dun, B.A, B.R.E, M.Th, Th.D


[Theology]

Dr. Simon Pau Khan En, B.Th, B.R.E, M.Th, Ph.D [Theology]

Dr. Maung Maung Yin, B. Sc., M.T.S., S.T.M., D.Min


[New Testament and Christian Ethics]

Dr. Hlaing Bwa, B.Sc, B.R.E, Dip in Mission Studies, M.Phil, D.Phil
[Systematic Theology]

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Saya Paul Myinthtet Htinya, B.A., M.Div., M.Th


[New Testament Studies]

Thra Alan Po, B. Ag., M.Div., Th. M., MALIS [Church History]

Thramu Eh Tar Gay, B.Th, M.Div., Th.M[New Testament studies]

Thramu Kathy Htwe, B.Sc, M.Div. [New Testament Studies]

Thramu Lily Kadoe, B.Econ, B.Ed, M.Div. [Mission studies]

Sayama Aye Nwe, B.Th, M.Div [Feminist


Theology]

Saya Thomas Cung Bik, B.Th, M.Div. [Old


Testament Studies]

Thra Nixon Eway, M.C.Tech, M.Sc


[Asst. Dean of Students; Computer Science]

Saya Lwin Moe, B.S(Information Systems) [Computer Science]

Saya Timothy Phun Lian Thang, B.Sc, M.Div., M.Th [Biblical Studies]

Sramu Nant Tin Tin Win, B.Sc, M.T.S [Christian Education]

Sra S’ Joseph, B.Sc, B.R.E, M.T.S [Christian Education, Christian Ethics]

Sayama Moe Moe Nyunt, B.Sc, M.Div. [Mission]

Sarama M. Ji Ra, B.A, B.Th, M.Div. [New Testament Studies]

Sarama K Zau Nan, B.Th, M.Div. [Mission]

Saya Hrang Hlei, B.Th, M.Div. [Pastoral Theology]

Saya S Than Aung, B.Sc, M.Div. [Old Testament Studies]

Saya Pa Yaw, B.Th, M.Div. [Church History]


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Sayama Aye Aye Ohn, B.A, M.Phil [English]

Mr. Robert Winter, B.A, M.A [English]

ADJUNCT LECTURERS

Thra Kler Kaw, B.A, B.R.E, B.C.M [Music]

Sramu Esther Lin Sein, B.A, M.A [English]

ON STUDY LEAVE

Dr. David Laisum, B.Th., M.Div., M.A.T.S., Th.M., D.Mn.(Ph.D


Candidate)
[Systematic Theology and World Religions]

Sayama Su Mo Mo Win, B.Sc., M.Div., Th.M, (Ph.D Candidate)


[New Testament Studies]

Sayama May May Latt, B.Sc., M.Div., S.T.M, M.Th (Ph.D Candidate)
[Old Testament Studies]

Sayama Cho Cho Win, B. Sc., M.Div., M.A.R.E (DCE Candidate)


[Christian Education]

Sra Dingrin La Seng, B.V.Sc., M.Div., M.Th, (Ph.D Candidate)


[Systematic Theology]

Sara M. La Rip, M.Sc, M.Div ( M.Th Candidate)


[Old Testament studies]

Thra Augurlion, B.Th, M.Div ( M.Th Candidate)


[Church History, Ecumenics]

Saya San No Thuan, B.A, B.Th, M.Div. ( M.Th Candidate)


[Theology]

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2004-2005 Academic Year

M.Div M.T.S M.A.C.S M.Th


Kyats Kyats Kyats Kyats
A. Day Students
Tuituion 25,000 25,000 25,000 15,000(per course)
Lecture Notes 750 750 750 5,000(per course)
* School Equipment 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Stationery 500 500 500
Library 500 500 500 500
Student Council 150 150 150 150
Athletic 150 150 150 150
Total 28,550 28,550 28,550

* Admission 200 200 200 1,000


# Graduation 200 200 200 3,000

B. Hostel Students
Boarding 4,000 4,000 4,000
Messing 55,000 55,000 55,000
Mess Equipment 300 300 300
Total 59,300 59,300 59,300

C. Estimated Personal Expenditure depending on individual needs.

Books 5,000
Athletic 1,000
Stationary 3,000
Miscellaneous 3,000

* for freshmen only


# for graduating students only

Note: - Students are to pay half of the amount of the school fees (including library
and student council) at the beginning of the First Semester and the remainder
at the beginning of the Second Semester. Those who have arrears are not
allowed to sit for the Final Examinaton.

- Every person has to fill the Deposit Form


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PAYMENT OF ACCOUNT

Charges for tuition, fees, board and room are due and payable on the
first day of each semester. The student can select either:
a. to make payment in full or
b. to pay the charges in two installments.

A student’s preliminary registration for a new semester will be canceled


unless the Registrar receives certification from the Business Office that
all accounts for earlier semesters have been satisfied and that payment
in full or an agreement for payment in installment for new charges has
been received. No degree may be awarded by the seminary or transcript
issued unless the student has met all financial obligations to the seminary.

FINANCING A SEMINARY PROGRAM

Financial aid in the form of grants from the seminary is


very limited. Therefore, a seminary student has to make
every effort toward self-support to meet the financial
expenses of his or her program of studies. He or she may
seek to be assisted by the local church or association or
individuals. There is the Judson Student Aid given for
academic excellence. Sowards’ Memorial Fund is offered
to students whose parents are/were in the ministry and there
is also individual scholarship grants by well-wishers. There
are some part-time campus positions available such as library helper,
office and ground service crew.

HOUSING

Ann Judson Villa has rooms for


fifty-six students and Mahasaung
Dormitory for ninety-six students.
Because hostel rooms are limited
in number many first year students
have to make their own
arrangements for board and
lodging.

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY

At present MIT offers the following programs of study.

D.Min (Doctor of Ministry)


M.Th (Master of Theology : Two year program)
M.Div. (Master of Divinity:Three year program)
MTS (Master of Theological Studies: Two year program)
MACS (Master of Arts in Christian Studies: Three year program)
BARS (Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies: Four year program)

APPLICATION

A student desiring to enter the Seminary for a degree program (See


BARS prospectus for information on BARS degree program) must file a formal
application before January 31. Myanmar Institute of Theology admits
qualified men and women of any race and denomination affiliated to
the Myanmar Council of Churches.

1. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF THEOLOGY

The program is designed for students who want to pursue theological


studies in a concentrated area. It is also intended for those who wish to
engage in disciplined study in a theological field at a level above the
Master of Divinity and its equivalent programs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. The applicants must have a Master of Divinity or an equivalent


degree.

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2. The application must furnish three letters of recommendation,
one from the pastor of the church of which he or she is a member,
one from an official of her or his
denominational body and one from a
professor or lecturer with whom she or he
has studied.

3. Copies of college and seminary Degree


Certificate.

4. Officlal transcripts of all college and seminary


work.

5. Medical certificate from a physician for fitness for intensive


study.

6. Other documents to be submitted are a short up-to-date life


history and statement of Christian faith and experience.

7. The applicant must sit for examinations in English proficiency


and in her/his chosen field of study.

Prerequisites for the applicants in the Old Testament is sufficient


knowledge of Hebrew for exegesis and a working knowledge of
Greek and for the New Testament, sufficient knowledge of New
Testament Greek and a working knowledge of Hebrew.

COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM

1. 28 credit hours of academic work distributed over three semesters


of full-time resident study.

2. A research paper ( 4 credits ),

3. Oral defence of the research paper.

4. The student must maintain 80% for each subject. The cumulative
average for the course work must be at least 85% .

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2. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF DIVINITY

Myanmar Institute of Theology offers the Master of Divinity degree for


students who wish to deepen their preparation for ministry beyond
Bachelor of Theology level or those who desire to do graduate study in
Theology in preparation for the educational and pastoral ministry and
other forms of church vocation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. The applicant must have a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,


Bachelor of Theology or an equivalent degree.

2. The application must furnish three letters of recommendation,


from the pastor of the church of which he or she is a member,
from an official of her or his denominational body and from a
professor or lecturer with whom she or he has studied.

3. Copies of college and seminary Degree Certificate.

4. Officlal transcript of college and seminary work.

5. Medical certificate from a physician for fitness for intensive


study.

6. Other documents to be submitted are a short up-to-date life


history and statement of Christian faith and experience.

7. The applicant must sit for examinations in English proficiency


and Biblical knowledge.

COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM


1. 96 credit hours of academic work distributed over six semesters
of full-time resident study.

2. A candidate may choose to write a research paper (3 credits) in


lieu of one course.

3. The completion of an approved program of field education.


(3 credits)
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4. The completion of a summer internship program. (3 credits)

5. The student must maintain an average of 70% for each subject


and for the annual overall grade. The cumulative average for
three years’ study must be at least 80%.

3. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL


STUDIES

The Master of Theological Studies degree program is designed for


intensive study in one of the disciplines of theology. It is planned for
persons who wish to develop a specialization for specific vocational
aims.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. The applicant must have a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,


Bachelor of Theology or an equivalent degree.

2. The application must furnish three letters of recommendation,


from the pastor of the church of which he or she is a member,
from an official of her or his denominational body and from a
professor or lecturer with whom she or he has studied.

3. Copies of college and seminary Degree Certificate.

4. Officlal transcript of college and seminary work.

5. Medical certificate from a physician for fitness for intensive


study.

6. Other documents to be submitted are a short up-to-date life


history and statement of Christian faith and experience.

7. The applicant must sit for examinations in English proficiency


and Biblical knowledge.

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COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM

1. 64 credit hours of academic work distributed over four semesters


of full-time resident study.

2. A candidate may choose to write a research paper (3 credits) in


lieu of one course.

3. The student must maintain an average of 70% for each subject


and for the annual overall grade. The cumulative average for
two years’ study must be at least 80%.

4. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN


CHRISTIAN STUDIES

The program of studies for the degree of Master of Arts in Christian


Studies is a weekend program specifically designed for people with
full-time jobs who desire to be equipped for work in the church and
society. It is oriented for integration of theological understanding in the
context of continuing responsible engagement in the world.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. The applicant must have four years of college-level study with a


Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Theology or
an equivalent degree.

2. The application must furnish three letters of recommendation,


from the pastor of the church of which he or she is a member,
from an official of her or his denominational body and from a
professor or lecturer with whom she or he has studied.

3. Copys of college and seminary Degree Certificate.

4. Officlal transcript of college and seminary work.

5. Medical certificate from a physician for fitness for intensive


study.

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6. Other documents to be submitted are a short up-to-date life
history and statement of Christian faith and experience.

7. The applicant must sit for examinations in English proficiency


and Biblical knowledge.

COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM

The components of the Master of Arts in Christian Studies program are


two in numbers:

1. 60 credit hours distributed over six semesters.

2. The candidate may choose to write a research paper in lieu of


one course.

3. The student must maintain an average of 70% for each course


and an over all semester grade of 75%. The cumulative average
for three years’ study must be at least 80%.

OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT


THE SEMINARY

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Workshops and seminars are planned for alumni/ae, pastors,
religious leaders and interested church members during the weekend
and vacations on issues such as Conflict Transformation, Globalization
and Religion, Christians and Business.

SUMMER LANGUAGE SCHOOL


Every summer, in the month of May, MIT offers opportunities
for students and interest people to take classes in Biblical Hebrew and
New Testament Greek.

SUMMER LINGUISTICS COURSE


Every summer, MIT hosts the Summer Linguistics course
which is offered by the Summer Institute of Linguistics.

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SUMMER SEMINAR: DOING THEOLOGY UNDER THE BO TREE
MIT offers the summer seminar in the months of July and
August to interested international and national participants. The
Seminar Consists of 4 modules: Challenges and Crisis for the Churches
in Myanmar, Communicating the Gospel in the Bamar Buddhist
Context, Reading the Bible with Myanmar Eyes an a Study Tour of
Taunggyi, Inle, Mandalay and Bagan.

ECUMENICAL LECTURES
MIT together with the Christian Conference of Asia and
Association for Theological Education in Myanmar for the annual
Ecumenical Lectures. Past lectures have been conducted by Dr.
Chuleepran Srisoontorn-Persons, Dr. Heup Young Kim, Dr. Hope S.
Antone and Dr. Dhyanchand Carr.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

I. BIBLICAL STUDIES

OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES

Old Testament Introduction (Core Subject)


A comprehensive survey of the historical books of the
Old Testament with a general survey of the wisdom
literature and poetry of the Old Testament. The course
will emphasize the importance of the Old Testament
for the church in Myanmar today. The course is
designed to engage in critical study of the Old
Testament, our Sacred Scriptures.

Old Testament Theology (Core Subject)


A comprehensive overview of the main theological themes of the Old
Testament, such as God, humankind, sin, judgment and salvation, etc.
will be discussed.

The Prophets and their Message for Today (Elective)


A study of the Prophets, including background, content, and purpose.
The message of the Prophets as it relates to Myanmar society will be
emphasized.
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Methods of Old Testament Exegesis (Elective)


A detailed study of modern Biblical exegetical methods with
the emphasis on the changing trend in fields of Biblical
interpretation. It will focus on the vital role played by
indigenous biblical interpreters for a better understanding of
the Old Testament in the context of the churches in Myanmar.
Exegesis of selected passages for each method of
interpretation.

Old Testament Seminar (Elective)


The current issues in Old Testament Theology and the major themes of
the Old Testament will be discussed through seminar presentations.

Theology of Second Isaiah (Elective)


This seminar will explore the historical, religious and cultural
background of the Babylonian Empire in the time of the Exile.
It will also highlight the theological crises of the Exile and the
message of the unknown prophet in this period.

The Message of Third Isaiah (Elective)


To familiarize the students with the third part of the Book of
Isaiah: its probable historical context, content, and the message.
After engaging the material in depth one or two Third Isaiah key passages
will be studied from Myanmar Perspectives so that the students
may be able to apply them in their future ministry.

Themes in Genesis (Elective)


Themes such as creation, man and woman in ancient Israel,
promise and covenant, conflict and resolution will be
highlighted.

Exegesis of Ruth (Elective)


The course will focus on the issues of refugees, strangers, widows, and
concepts of faithfulness and loyalty. The Hebrew Bible will be used.
(Prerequisite: Intermediate Biblical Hebrew)

Wisdom Literature (Elective)

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A survey of the wisdom writings of Israel, especially the books of Job,
Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Themes from wisdom literature such as
wisdom, suffering and the good life will be studied.

NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES

New Testament Introduction (Core Subject)


(Pre-requisite for all New Testament Courses) Content of
the New Testament writing in its historical setting and
attention to its relevance today.

New Testament Theology (Core Subject)


History of New Testament Theology and its relationships to dogmatic.
The message of Jesus and the kerygma of the Apostolic
Church. (A study of the major themes of the N.T.)

The World of the New Testament (Elective)


Political, Religious, Cultural, and Social Features of the
world of early Christianity and of the diverse world-views
held by early Christians and their Jewish and pagan
contemporaries.

New Testament Exegesis (Elective)


An exegetical study and interpretation of Hebrews and Revelation and
their significance for Myanmar today.

Jesus in the Gospels (Elective)


Comparison of the gospels; portraits of Jesus and reconstruction of the
Jesus of history with attention to first-century cultural and political
setting.

Pauline Studies (Elective)


Paul’s life, letters, and thought considered historically and in their bearing
upon Christian Theology.

The Johannine Literature (Elective)


The interpretation of Jesus and Christianity in the Gospel of John; the
Johannine letters, and the Revelation of John.

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New Testament Exegesis on the Fourth Gospel (Elective)
Literary, cultural, and theological aspects of John. Discussion of
sources, relationship to other Gospels and influence of Hellenistic and
Sectarian Jewish Movements. Methods of Interpretation and exegetical
survey of the Gospel of John.

New Testament Seminar (Elective)


The doctrine of the person and work of Jesus Christ developed both
historically and systematically.

Exegesis of the Gospel of Mark (Elective)


This is an advance stuying of the Gospel of Mark. The Gospel of Mark
will be read in Greek and the background theology and the message of
Mark will be thoroughly discussed.

Interpreting the Birth Narratives (Elective)


This course is an advanced level study of Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. The
goal is to give critical and exegetical attention to canonical stories of the
birth of Jesus. We shall consider the historical background of the events
of the stories, the distinctive emphases of the Matthew and Luke as
writers of Gospels, and the significance of the birth of Jesus as these
stories show it was understood in early Christianity. The work in this
course will be done with an interest in the importance of these stories
for the church today.

II. THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Systematic Theology (Core Subject)


A preview to Systematic Theology which aims to help
students understand historical and systematic development
or paradigm-change in “Christian Faith” or “doctrines”
through ages, and to re-interpret them as realistic answers to
problems engendered by the contemporary world.

Theology of Religions (Core Subject)


The course focuses primarily on the study of the Christian attitudes
towards other religions, looking at the diverse thoughts of different
Catholic and Protestant theologians on Christianity and other religions.
The study will be explored with such figures as Karl Barth, Emil Brunner,

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Hendrick Kraemer, Ernst Troeltsch, Amold Toynbee, Friedrich
Schleiermacher, W.E. Hocking, Hans Kung, Heinz Robert Schlette,
Karl Ranner, Paul Tillich, John Hick, Cantwell Smith and others. The
program seeks to widen the horizons of traditional Christian thought
especially in respect to the relationship between Christianity and other
religions.
Introduction to Christian Ethics (Core Subject)
The course is designed to introduce students with the key
concepts, both classical and Christian, and the variety of
systematic positions in the discipline. Students will also get
familiar with the concrete problems of the Christian moral
life. Specifically Christian understanding of ethics by
beginning with basic Christian convictions about the reality
of God and human redemption, and weaving these convictions
into the fabric of moral concerns that are widely shared in contemporary
society.

Contemporary Theology (Core Subject)


An introduction to study of the life and thoughts of the
twentieth century Protestant thinkers. The study will be
covered with such figures as Anders Nygren, Gustaf Aulen,
C.H. Dodd, Oscar Cullmann, Reinhold Niebuhr, H. Richard
Niebuhr, Karl Barth, Emil Brunner, Friedrich Bonhoeffer
and Paul Tillich.

Denominational Studies (Elective)


The course is designed to involve students in the study and
survey of the History, Beliefs and Administration of the
different established denominations of Myanmar
concentrating on the History and Polity of the Baptists of
Myanmar.

Contextual Theology (Elective)


The course will briefly survey history of classical Christian
theology to learn the theological focus of each period in
theological formulation. By learning the theological
methodology from these periods, the candidates will be able to make
theological exercises on doing a relevant contextual theology. Available
theological resources in Myanmar will be studied and some theological
methodologies will be applied for doing a contextual theology for
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Myanmar. Instead of written examination, the candidates are required
to submit a Project on Theology for Myanmar, with a more thrilling
and exciting titles. The topics can be selected from the contextual
understanding of the Gospel, God, Christology,
Harmatiology, Soteriology, Missiology and
Ecclesiology, etc.

Theology of Peace (Elective)


The course will study peace from ecumenical
perspective. It will survey the Biblical concept of
peace which transcends mere absence of war. The
course will investigate some of the conflicts and
tensions occurred in the history of human beings and how attempts
were made to solve those conflicts. While the course will deal with
conflict resolutions in the churches and the community, discussion
will be made also on the history of peace movements at various levels,
and some figures of peace makers like, Martin Luther King, Jr. etc.,
including Thakhin Kodaw Hmaing, will be discussed.

Liberation Theology (Elective)


Since its beginning in Latin America, Liberation Theology has spread
to the other parts of the world in different forms and become one of the
major themes in theological discussion. This course will focus the
historical development, the general situation and the major themes in
Liberation Theology in Latin America. The contributions of Latin
American Liberation Theology will be assessed with particular attention
to some well-known Liberation theologians like Gustavo Gutierrez,
Leonardo Boff, Jose Comblin, Juan Luis Segundo, Jon Sobrino, and
Paulo Freire, etc. Liberation Theology will be surveyed with a special
approach so that it can be employed as a model for doing a contextual
Liberation Theology in Myanmar.

Asian Theology (Elective)


This course aims at equipping students with Asian ways of doing theolo-
gies in response to the challenges of Asian social revolution. It will
hopefully bring the students to engage in creative theological reflection
on various social, cultural and political concerns and attempt to con-
struct new relevant theologies for their own particular contexts.

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Models of Contextual Theology (Elective)
This course introduces students to various models of contextual theol-
ogy so that they will know some ways by which contextual theologies
are constructed. By studying some contextual theologies as example,
students will understand more about application of these models which
will enable them to articulate alternative theologies with various re-
sources.
Myanmar Spirituality (Elective)
This course will trace the Biblical and theological development of
spirituality in the history of Christianity and will make a dialectical
study with spirituality both in Primal Religions and Buddhism.
Dialogical approach between inter-church, and inter-faiths, will be made
to construct spirituality between the Cross and the Lotus. Christian
meditation and Vipassana, so that a relevant and vital integrated
spirituality will emerge as a Myanmar spirituality.

Philosophy (Elective)
An introduction of selected philosophical thoughts, especially the
Platonic Tradition, which are crucial to the understanding of Systematic
Theology. Also, particular focus will be on how classical Greek
philosophy had been harnessed into theological constructions by the
Church Fathers. Equal emphasis is also given to the events and thought
of modern world (humanism, scientific revolution); the early modern
philosophy (rationalism, empiricism and enlightenment) followed by
Kants’ Philosophy of the Limits of Knowledge in the face of these
philosophies. A brief examination of existentialist philosophy will
also be made.

Feminist Theology (Core Subject)


A study of the different feminist theologies and womanist
theology with emphasis on Asian feminist theology.

Doctrine of Sin (Elective)


This course takes a logical and analytical review of Sin in
general and Original Sin in particular with a view to
investigate deeper into the nature of sin and grounds of sin
vis-à-vis the questionable historicity of the first supposed
parents of humankind and their role in the genesis of Sin as recorded in
Genesis and referred to in the Pauline epistles. This course reviews
Original Sin from different angles such as biblical, theological, and
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philosophical and many world-reknown theologians and philosophers
of different disciplines (Existentialist Philosophy and Process
Philosophy) are consulted through their works (writings) to enable
students form and opinion of their own. The primary aim and goal of
this review-study of Original Sin is to broaden the scope of theological
thinking and to strengthen a student’s faith in and commitment to God
through an unexplored-yet (new) epistemological method and study of
re-interpretation. This course heavily relies on the Lecturer’s work that
is titles Original Sin Re-interpreted originally published in Chin in
1994.

Religion and Violence: Conflict and Conspiracy (Elective)


This course is designed to make students aware of violence – from
domestic to political to international – that prevalent all over the world.

Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Social and Biblical Perspectives


(Elective)
This course will focus on the biblical understanding of forgiveness and
reconciliation. It will study in-depth the social and theological aspects
of forgiveness.

Seminar on Theological Research (Elective)


To prepare M.Div/ M.Th candidates to write a thesis of
substance and quality in an area of theological studies. We will
focus on understanding, methods, processes, and procedures
that are necessary to create publishable quality work.

Women and Religion (Elective)


This course investigates women’s religious practices and beliefs
in a number of established religions focusing on patterns
observable in a wide range of religious traditions, ancient and
modern. Religions considered this semester include Buddhism,
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and traditional faiths.

Feminist Spirituality, Sexuality, Ecclesiology (Elective)


Feminist Theology is a theology of liberation. It covers concerns such
as hermeneutics, ecclesiology, spirituality, and sexuality among others.
In this course, the issues that will be raised will concern women’s
understanding of body, spirit and of being church.

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Gospel and Culture (Elective)
This course aims at increasing knowledge and understanding in the
contextual disciplines and their different methodologies of the inter-
relations and mutual impacts of the Gospel and Culture. It also attempts
to discover how the cross-cultural reality interacts, implies and reflects
in the Bible, in the history of the Christian World Mission, and in the
Christian experiences of Buddhist Myanmar.

III. HISTORICAL AND MISSION STUDIES

Church History: An Introduction (Core Subject)


A study of the growth of the Church and its expansion beginning
with the early Church to the down fall of the papacy and the
challenge and defense of the Church during the Crusades. A
study of the Protestant Reformation with special attention to its
reformers and the results of the Reformation.

Theology of World Mission (Core Subject)


An intensive study of paradigm shift in theology of mission in the second
half of 20th century. Contextualization, Inculturation, Gospel and
Culture, Christianity in a Pluralistic Society, Liberation Theology,
Third World Theology, are some major themes in this study.

Ecumenics (Core Subject)


This is an introductory course for Ecumenics. The course will begin
with the rationale for studying Ecumenics, and trace the historical
development of Ecumenical Movement from all Christian churches
(Roman Catholic, Orthodox). A brief survey on the history of
international ecumenical organizations like, World Council of Churches
(WCC), regional ecumenical bodies like, Christian Conference of Asia
(CCA), Myanmar Council of Churches (MCC), will be made and the
theological significance of their series General Assemblies will be
assessed.

World Religions (Core Subject)


The course is a general introductory study of religions of the world.
The historical and doctrinal development of the world religions will be
focused with the hope that the study will help the students for a
productive dialogue with peoples of other faiths.

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Myanmar Church History (Core Subject)
A study of the beginning and growth of the Churches and denominations
affiliated to the Myanmar Council of Churches, with special emphasis
on the Baptist Church.
Church History II (Elective)
A study of the various denominations in America and the beginning of
the Missionary revival in the Nineteenth Century, continuing with
modern developments down to the twentieth century and the ecumenical
movement.

Toward the 21st Century in Christian Mission (Elective)


An intensive study of the resent crisis of Christian mission
in Southeast Asia, through which the study will focus on
mission in the first decade of the 21st century. The study
will also analyze some missiological issues such as
Contextualization in Mission, Forming Indigenous
Theologies, Women in Mission, Mission and Social Justice, and Trends
in World Evangelization.

Trends of World Mission (Elective) A n


introductory study of contemporary trends of missiology today.
Emphasis is made on major trends such as pluralism, inclusivism,
evangelism, fundamentalism, exclusivism.

Mission in Asian Context (Elective)


A study of mission trends in Asia with special emphasis on how Asian
Christians can convey Good News effectively to their pluralistic society.

Church and Society (Elective)


The course will trace the relationship between Church and Society in
the Bible and throughout the history of Christian Church. It will also
discuss the sociology of Religion, and Theology of the Society.
Concentration will be made on some prominent theologians in this
field such as Walter Rauschenbusch, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Howard
Yoder and M. M. Thomas, etc. The current situation of Myanmar
society and the mission of the church will also be dealt with.

Mission and Liberation (Elective)


This course is intended to study the paradigm shifts in mission thinking,

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and to expore the relationship and interaction between mission and
liberation in terms of salvation. The learner is expected to become the
one who is able to participate in the liberating movement of Christian
mission after learning the course.
Buddhism (Elective)
This course is designed to present a faithful and accurate account of
Buddhism. The actual words of Buddha and his essential and
fundamental teachings will be interpreted: the doctrines of the Four
Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Five Aggregates, the Karma,
Rebirth Conditioned Genesis (Pitaccasa Muppada) and the doctrine of
No-soul(Anatta).

Evangelism and Discipleship (Elective)


The course is designed to engage in historical, biblical, and
theological study of evangelism and discipleship for students
who hope to engage in the ministry or the church as
missionaries, evangelists and church planters.

IV. PRACTICAL STUDIES

Field Education (Core Subject)


This course is intended to promote integration between theological
study and life, and to develop competency in ministry. Students are
required to work in congregations and church sponsored organizations
or local service programmes under experts or supervisors. A six-week
internship during the summer vacation is required of all
M.Div students.

Foundational Issues of Christian Religious Education


(Core Subject)
This course is intended as an over all view of foundational
issues in Christian Religions Education: Biblical
foundations, Historical foundations, Theological
foundations, Philosophical foundations, Sociological
foundations, Psychological foundations, and Curricular foundations.

Introduction to Pastoral Theology (Core Subject)


An introduction to various aspects of Pastoral Theology and a theology
of ministry in general. A study of historical development and biblical
foundations to gain understanding of pastoral tradition and the
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contemporary needs. Pastoral roles and functions with attention to
shepherding, caring, helping, healing and leading. The interrelationship
of theory and practice is emphasized throughout the course. The reports
are examined and discussed analytically in the class or in a small group.

Teaching in the Church (Elective)


This course seeks to help students become competent in various teaching
skills using a developmental approach to teaching children, youth, and
adult. This approach focuses on how persons learn in different ways,
different contexts, and at different times of life.

Models of Teaching (Elective)


The purpose of this course is to involve students in two related areas:
thinking about- how a variety of “Ways of knowing” contribute to
learning and living as Christians; how teaching might help
people “Know” in these various ways; developing and
practicing different ways to teach, to help people “know” in
relation to their Christian life and faith.

Contemporary Theology and Education (Elective)


The purpose of this course is to bring the fields of theology
and religious education into dialogue. Specifically, the
purpose is to study how different contemporary school or
types of theology are related to the content and practice of religious
education.

Administrating Christian Religious Education (Elective)


Strong leadership resources are one of the keys to an effective
teaching ministry of the church. It can also generate
enormous power to the programs of the church. Through
this course participants are expected to learn, practice and
discuss the roles of leadership which includes:
administration, organization, coordination and controls.

Early Childhood Development (Elective)


This course seeks to equip students with both theory and
practice in the development of children from an early stage so as to
enable them to provide an effective Cradle Roll and Nursery Ministry.
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training to leaders and teachers forEarly Childhood Care and
Development centres.

Ministry with Children (Elective)


To gain insight into the religious growth of children as to enable the
church to minister and nurture children into the Christian faith.

Ministry with Youth (Elective)


This course seeks to prepare participants for effective work with youth
in the area of Church’s youth ministry. This course also intends to
provide participants with the necessary theoretical knowledge and
practical skills to develop and implement a youth ministry.

Ministry with Adults (Elective)


This course seeks to equip students for effective and efficient work
with the different groups of adults, in the area of the church’s adult
ministry. This course will provide both theory and practice for the
participants to develop and implement a comprehensive adult ministry.

Ministry with Family (Elective)


This course is designed to help students to explore into the different
aspects of family life and search for the basic needs of families especially
those of Myanmar. It is intended to prepare participants for an effective
ministry with families. It requires the implementing of program towards
the proposals for an ongoing family education.

Parenting (Elective)
The course is designed to involve students in the study of the present
situation of parents in Myanmar, their challenges and ways of meeting
their needs through program planning and practicum.

The Work of the Educator (Elective)


This course is an introduction to what a Christian educator is and does.
The theological framework is the ministry of the laos or whole people
of God. This course will be an integrating experience for students as
draws on biblical, sociological and educational understandings in
exploring the personal qualities, and capacities and resources needed
for educational ministry in the contemporary congregation.

Pastoral Care and Counseling (Elective)


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An introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling and observations of
its goals, purposes, and methods. A study of basic psychology and its
relations to theology and how its application. Counseling techniques
and skills are studied and examined in the light of theology and practical
life of counselee.

Pastoral Leadership (Elective)


A study on meaning, theories and various types of leadership. Biblical
perspectives of Pastoral Leadership be studied and examined on selected
biblical leaders: Moses, David, Nehemiah, Priestly, and Prophetic
leadership in the Old Testament, and Jesus, Peter and Paul in the New
Testament. Critical analysis of the contemporary Church Leadership
with particular attention to Pastor, Board of Deacons, and Committee
of the Church. Lectures, Paper presentations, and case studies.

Church Management (Administrative Ministry) (Elective)


A study of the meaning and scope of Church Management with its
biblical foundations. The theories, concepts, and functions of
Management are examined in the light of Christian perspectives. The
nature and structure of organisations (see the Church as an organisation).
Planning, organising, staffing, leading or directing, coordinating,
controlling and evaluation with attention to meeting, decision making,
delegation, motivation, communication, team work, group dynamics,
and management of time, personal, finance and property.

Worship and Liturgy (Elective)


An introduction to Worship and Liturgy. A study of meaning, history,
characteristics, psychology, theology and the importance of worship
with particular attention to Protestant traditions. Different orders of
worship services such as: Holy Communion, Baptism, Weddings,
Funeral, and other Special Sundays are studied analytically in the light
of theology and its practical effectiveness.

Homiletics (Elective)
The meaning and necessity of Preaching in Christian Ministry. A study
of Biblical/ Theological foundations and types of Preaching. Structure
and form of a sermon. The personal life of a preacher and steps of
preparing a sermon. A study of arts of delivering a message. Practical
preaching on a given text in the class and critical evaluation will be
made.

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Church Music (Elective)
The history of church music, reading music and choir conducting will
be studied.
V. LANGUAGE STUDIES

Research Skills (Core Subject)


Students doing graduate studies at MIT need to develop their study
skills in general and research skills in particular. Study skills taught
include Academic Reading Skills, Academic Writing Skills, Library
Use and Research Skills. Academic Reading Skills will help students
read more efficiently and quickly.

Introductory Biblical Hebrew (Elective)


Completion of Hebrew grammar and introduction to exegesis, using
selected Old Testament passages.

Intermediate Biblical Hebrew (Elective)


Continuation of Hebrew Grammar and Syntax.

Advanced Biblical Hebrew (Elective)


Introduction of exegesis using selected Old Testament passages.

Elementary New Testament Greek I (Elective)


Introduction to grammar and vocabulary of the Greek New Testament.

Elementary New Testament Greek II (Elective)


Continues and presupposes Elementary New Testament Greek I.

Elementary New Testament Greek III (Elective)


Continues and presupposes Elementary New Testament Greek II

Minority Language Education Training-of-Trainers Course


Students will gain the competence, confidence, commitment and
credibility to be facilitators for minority language communities who
want to plan, implement and maintain their own community-centered
MT literacy programs.

Computer for Ministers (Elective)


As we are in the age of information technology, computer and the knowl-
edge on IT become tools to widen the resources for the students of all
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fields, including theology. Students will be introduced what the Infor-
mation Technology is and be familiar with Computer Systems. Word
processing, spread sheet, and computer-aided presentation will be taught.
The students will get in-breadth knowledge about Internet, email, the
components and their functions of a computer system, Bible software
which provide commentary, keyword search, bible-verse search, atlas,
etc.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND


DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The center was opened in 2003 for the
nurturing of the children, age 3-4, of the
Seminary neighbourhood. The center is a
place of learning and play in a safe
environment.

Working parents are assured that the children will grow and develop
under the care of their teachers. The center provides practical training
for seminary students.

JUDSON RESEARCH
CENTER

The Board of Trustees of the


Myanmar Institute of Theology
voted in March 2002, to estab-
lish the Judson Research Cen-
ter as part of the program of
MIT. It was then inaugurated
and dedicated on 13 July, 2003.
Named after Dr. Adoniram and
Mrs. Ann Judson, the first
American Baptist missionaries to Myanmar (1813), the center’s primary
goal and purpose is to study the relations of Christian to Theravada
Buddhism, and to the primal religions of the ethnic peoples to bring
about dialogue. The outcomes expected from this Center are not only to
publish works in this field but also to instill into the souls of Christian
leaders and lay people the necessity of the research works. The Center
serves as a platform for theological educators, pastors, lay people, church
leaders, theological students and scholars to participate in theological

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workshops, seminars and dialogues, and to conduct in-depth research
into the rich existing resources of Myanmar. It provides various oppor-
tunities for scholars and others from different fields to engage them-
selves in the following areas of study and research:

(i) Histories of Christianity and Theravada Buddhism


(ii) Christian-Buddhist Dialogue
(iii) Christianity, primal Faiths and cultures of ethnic Minori-
ties
(iv) Church and Society
(v) Mission and Social Concerns
(vi) Humanity and the Environment

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SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2004-2005 ACADEMIC YEAR

• Opening Convocation May 30, 2004 (Sunday 06:00 pm)


• Orientation and Registration May 31, 2004 (Monday 09:00 am)
• Classes Begin June 1, 2004 (Tuesday)
• Freshers Welcome June 5, 2004 (Saturday)
• MIT Prayer Day July 9, 2004 (Friday)
• MIT Sunday September 19, 2004 (Sunday)
• Reading Period and
First-Term Exams September 27-29, 2004
• Semester Break October 4 - October 17, 2004
• Ecumenical Conference September 30 – October 1, 2004
• BARS Baccalaureate Service September 26, 2004 (Sunday)
• BARS Graduation October 2, 2004 (Saturday)
• School Re-opening October 18, 2004 (Monday)
• First-Draft of Thesis October 29, 2004 (Friday)
• Christmas Cantata November 27, 2004 (Saturday)
• Christmas Fun Fete December 4, 2004 (Saturday)
• Christmas Holidays December 13, 2004 – January 5, 2005
• School Re-opening January 5, 2005 (Wednesday)
• Deadline for Application January 31, 2005 (Monday)
• Reading Period and Exams
for Seniors February 14-28, 2005
• Reading Period and Exams
for Middlers and Juniors February 21- March 04, 2005
• Thesis Typed and Bound February 22, 2005 (Tuesday)
• Board of Trustees Meeting February 25, 2005 (Friday)

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• Entrance Exams: MACS February 26, 2005 (Saturday)
• Entrance Exams:
M.Div/ MTS/ M.Th February 28, 2005 (Monday)
• Baccalaureate Service February 27, 2005 (Sunday)
• Graduation Day March 02, 2005 (Wednesday)
• Planning Workshop March 07, 2005 (Monday)

#All Gazetted Holidays will be observed

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