Myanmar Institute of Theology

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Prospectus 2004-2007GENERAL INFORMATION

Accreditation: Myanmar Institute of Theology is accredited by theAssociation for Theological Education in South East Asia.

Library: The present library was erected in 1977 to celebrate the GoldenJubilee of the seminary and was extended in 1997. There are 30,000useable volumes and 30 periodical subscriptions. The air-conditioned

reference room, stack room, audio-visual room and well-ventilated readingroom with carrels provide a quietatmosphere for study. Separate resourcecenters are set up for Bachelor of Artsin Religious Studies program and EarlyChildhood Care and DevelopmentCenter.

Buildings: In 1938 Mr. and Mrs. WillisPierce made available funds for the

erecting of a school building, the Maharsaung Building. In 1959 bothwest wing and east wing were added for library, hostel for men studentsand dining purposes. The west wing was renovated in 1992. Ann JudsonVilla was built in 1957 as the women’s dormitory. The four-storeyDiamond 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 ofTheology, originallyknown as the Willis andOrlinda Pierce DivinitySchool, was founded in June1927, on Seminary Hill,Insein. With only fourstudents to begin with, theschool used the facilities ofthe Karen TheologicalSeminary now the KayinBaptist Theological

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Myanmar Institute of TheologySeminary. The first president was Dr. W.E. Wiatt, an Americanmissionary who served from 1927 to 1939. Shortly after its opening theschool became affiliated with the Northern Baptist TheologicalSeminary in Chicago, Illinois. This affiliation lasted until the SecondWorld War. The second President of the school was Dr. C.F. Chaneywho served from 1939 to 1941 when the Japanese came in to occupyBurma.

In 1948, the school reopened with Thra Chit Maung as Chairperson ofthe 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. In1955, the school became affiliated with Central Baptist TheologicalSeminary of Kansas City, Kansas. This affiliation lasted until 1960when the school became an accredited member of the Association ofTheological Schools in South East Asia. Since 1960 the school has beenconferring degrees on its graduates.

Since 1966, with the departure of American Baptist missionaries fromMyanmar, the school has been entirely staffed by nationals. TheSeminary has faithfully carried out its educational mission, adaptingand responding to the challenges of the new day.

In 1976 the name of the school was again changed to Burma Institute ofTheology as deemed more appropriate to the situation in Burma. In1977, on Dr. Chit Maung’s retirement, Thramu Esther Lwin was madeActing President and then President from June 1978 to the end of 1983.In January 1984, Rev. Victor San Lone who had been serving as GeneralSecretary of the Burma Baptist Convention became President and servedin that capacity until his sudden death in 1987. Thramu Eh Wah, theVice President, was made Acting President until March 1988 when shewas officially appointed President. The Seminary’s name was changedto Myanmar Institute of Theology in 1989 when the country changed itsname to Myanmar. Dr. Eh Wah retired in 1998 and the Vice PrincipalDr. Anna May Say Pa was elected the new Principal of the MyanmarInstitute of Theology.

Throughout its history, the school has served as an Institution of HigherTheological Education in Myanmar. More then ten ethnic groups andsix denominations are represented each year in the student body. Until

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Prospectus 2004-20071962, only the B.Th. program was offered, but that year the Bachelor ofReligious Education program was introduced and in 1976, the B.D.program was initiated. In 1996 no new B.Th. applicants were acceptedfor the B.Th. program as the Board of Trustees had decided that theSeminary would offer only graduate programs. In 1997 the MIT startedthe 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 ofDivinity class. Year 2000 is also a milestone for launching new programssuch as Summer Language School, Summer Seminar & Doing Theologyunder the Bo Tree, and Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies program.2003 was a significant year for MIT with the opening of the EarlyChildhood Care and Development Center, Judson Research Center,the inauguration of the Master of Theology degree program and theupgrading of the BRE program to Master of Arts in Christian Studies.

MISSION STATEMENT

Established in 1927 primarily to serve the Baptist churches in theirleadership promotion, the present Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT)serves all the Christian churches to equip men and women from allstreams of life for serving God in the churches and in the world. Tomeet the demands of the churches and society the courses arecategorized into four fields namely, Biblical, Theological, Historicaland Practical. The Institute offers thestudents a solid foundation in learning theWord of God in its historical andtheological contexts. It also offers practicaltraining for ministry in the churches andin the world. Another major concern ofthe Institute is the spiritual formation ofthe students to sustain them throughouttheir ministries. The Institute is deeplycommitted to God’s Word to the students,to the churches and society to which they are called to serve.

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Myanmar Institute of TheologyA. Commitment to God’s Word

The Myanmar Institute of Theology is committed to teaching the Bibleas God’s inspired Word. It is believed that God speaks to human beingsin their practical realities and human beings need to hear God in acreative and meaningful way. To this end, the Bible- the inspired Word of God, needs to bereinterpreted so that its relevant messages andchallenges can be heard by the believers in theirown particular contexts. The main objective of thefaculty in this Institute is thus to help the studentsto be competent learners of the Word of Godcapable of interpreting its messages relevant bothto the churches and to the world.

B. Commitment to the Students

Believing that God calls men and women to the ministry in differentspheres of life, both in churches and in the society, the MIT makes anattempt to:

1. offer an excellent academic study where the students are informedconcerning the sources, the development and the current issues of thesubjects involved in the four prescribed fields in order to help thembecome competent interpreters of God’s Word to the contemporaryworld.

2. cultivate a creative, critical, and independent thinking to enablethem to construct a coherent and vital Christian theology for the churchesand the society.

3. become competent leaders for the ministry in their respective callingsand vocations, such as pastors, administrators, teachers, preachers andmissionaries, etc.

4. be able to take the initiatives and effective leadership in the missionprograms of the churches in whatever forms to build the Kingdom ofGod in the society.

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Prospectus 2004-20075. build a learning, worshipping and caring community which willenable the students to cultivate and promote a devotional life to sustainthem throughout their lives, and thus thestudents will personally experience theprofundity of Christian love, care, andfellowship.

6. learn practically the nature and issuesof both the church and society throughinternship and field education related totheir respective courses.

C. Commitment to the Church andSociety

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

1. produce qualified ministers who can competently lead the churchesto meet the demands of the rapidly changing urban and rural situations.

2. produce Christian thinkers and facultymembers for seminaries, theological collegesand institutes in the country.

3. produce lay leaders for more effectiveservice in the churches and more effectiveChristian witness through their respectivevocations in society.

4. provide leaders for the task of holistic mission and evangelism toencounter the opportunities and challenges in the country.

PURPOSE

The purpose of Myanmar Institute of Theology is to equip men andwomen for the Christian Ministry and service in the world. TheSeminary strives to provide a context in which students acquire atheological education which is biblical and theological and based onpractical experience.

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Myanmar Institute of Theology

The MIT Community Life

The MIT community is made up of various ethnic groups with theirdifferent cultural backgrounds which makes life on and around campusinteresting. Since students come from all parts of the country to pursuehigher theological education, MIT provides them with not onlyacademic studies but also opportunity to learn about each other’straditions and customs. This promotes better understanding andappreciation of each other’s culture.

Worship is the central part of seminary life. There are daily morningdevotions and Thursday Vespers services - planned by the EvangelismCommittee in consultation with the Seminary Chaplain. The hostelsalso have evening devotions. Ann Judson Villa (Women’s Hostel) andMahahsaung (Men’s Hostel) have their own prayer rooms and studentsare encouraged to avail themselves of this for meditation and quiettime.

The Student Council is made up of all enrolled students. The studentbody elects the Student Council at the end of the second semester. Thisnew council comes into effect from the first semester of the newacademic 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, StaffAdvisors and class representatives. All student activities are planned inco-ordination with the faculty. All students are given “freedom of voice”to air their opinions and grievances, later to be brought to the StaffCouncil.

The Women’s Fellowship plays an important role in gender issues. Itprovides space for women lecturers, training programs worship andfellowship.

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

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Prospectus 2004-2007Participation in Inter-Seminary Fellowship worship, sports and socialactivities encourages students to develop friendship and goodwill withstudents from other seminaries in Yangon. Students also have a chanceto participate in activities of the University Christian Fellowship.

There are Ethnic Group Fellowships which plan activities through outthe year.

Basic Medical Services are provided at the KayinBaptist Convention’s Health Care Clinic onSeminary Hill. The Health Committee administershealth tests, dispensing of medicine and also planslectures and seminars on health education forstudents.

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 ofits students as well as to install in them the sense of sharingresponsibilities, working in unity and having fellowship andunderstanding towards one another.

The MIT Choir is one of the well-known features of the school andpresents the Christmas Cantata in December annually ushering in ourLord’s birth. Every Friday afternoon, choir practice is led by Rev. KlerKaw. Everyone is welcome to sing in the choir.

As for Recreation students have an option to take part in various sportssuch as table tennis, volley ball, football, cane-ball, etc. They can spendtheir leisure time either watching TV in men and women hostel parloursor improving their computer skills in the computer room.

Alumni Association

The Alumni Association was founded in 1955. Approximately 2,100have graduated from Myanmar Institute of Theology. MIT alumni/aeserve in Myanmar and abroad in diverse ministries. The general secretaryis Naw Say Say Paw.

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Myanmar Institute of TheologyADMINISTRATION

Dr. Anna May Say Pa - PrincipalB.A, B.R.E, M.Theol, Th.M, Ph.D.

Rev. Dr. Sang Awr - Vice PrincipalB.A, LL.B, M.Div, Th.M, M.Th

Dr. Cung Lian Hup - Academic Dean for Theological StudiesB.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 StudentsB.Sc, M.Div, D.Min

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

Sayama Khin May Nyunt - RegistrarB.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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Prospectus 2004-2007

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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Myanmar Institute of TheologyFACULTY 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 [FeministTheology]

Saya Thomas Cung Bik, B.Th, M.Div. [OldTestament 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.DCandidate) [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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Prospectus 2004-2007FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2004-2005 Academic Year

M.Div M.T.S M.A.C.S M.ThKyats 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 5,000Athletic 1,000Stationary 3,000Miscellaneous 3,000

* for freshmen only# for graduating students only

Note: - Students are to pay half of the amount of the school fees (including libraryand student council) at the beginning of the First Semester and the remainderat the beginning of the Second Semester. Those who have arrears are notallowed to sit for the Final Examinaton.

- Every person has to fill the Deposit Form

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Myanmar Institute of TheologyPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT

Charges for tuition, fees, board and room are due and payable on thefirst day of each semester. The student can select either:

a. to make payment in full orb. to pay the charges in two installments.

A student’s preliminary registration for a new semester will be canceledunless the Registrar receives certification from the Business Office thatall accounts for earlier semesters have been satisfied and that paymentin full or an agreement for payment in installment for new charges hasbeen received. No degree may be awarded by the seminary or transcriptissued 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 isvery limited. Therefore, a seminary student has to makeevery effort toward self-support to meet the financialexpenses of his or her program of studies. He or she mayseek to be assisted by the local church or association orindividuals. There is the Judson Student Aid given foracademic excellence. Sowards’ Memorial Fund is offeredto students whose parents are/were in the ministry and thereis 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 forfifty-six students and MahasaungDormitory for ninety-six students.Because hostel rooms are limitedin number many first year studentshave to make their ownarrangements for board andlodging.

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Prospectus 2004-2007PROGRAMS 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 (SeeBARS prospectus for information on BARS degree program) must file a formalapplication before January 31. Myanmar Institute of Theology admitsqualified men and women of any race and denomination affiliated tothe Myanmar Council of Churches.

1. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF THEOLOGY

The program is designed for students who want to pursue theologicalstudies in a concentrated area. It is also intended for those who wish toengage in disciplined study in a theological field at a level above theMaster of Divinity and its equivalent programs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

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Myanmar Institute of Theology2. 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 hisdenominational body and one from aprofessor or lecturer with whom she or hehas studied.

3. Copies of college and seminary DegreeCertificate.

4. Officlal transcripts of all college and seminarywork.

5. Medical certificate from a physician for fitness for intensivestudy.

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

7. The applicant must sit for examinations in English proficiencyand in her/his chosen field of study.

Prerequisites for the applicants in the Old Testament is sufficientknowledge of Hebrew for exegesis and a working knowledge ofGreek and for the New Testament, sufficient knowledge of NewTestament Greek and a working knowledge of Hebrew.

COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM

1. 28 credit hours of academic work distributed over three semestersof 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 cumulativeaverage for the course work must be at least 85% .

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Prospectus 2004-20072. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF DIVINITY

Myanmar Institute of Theology offers the Master of Divinity degree forstudents who wish to deepen their preparation for ministry beyondBachelor of Theology level or those who desire to do graduate study inTheology in preparation for the educational and pastoral ministry andother forms of church vocation.


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 aprofessor 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.



7. The applicant must sit for examinations in English proficiencyand Biblical knowledge.

COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM1. 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) inlieu 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 subjectand for the annual overall grade. The cumulative average forthree years’ study must be at least 80%.

3. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF THEOLOGICALSTUDIES

The Master of Theological Studies degree program is designed forintensive study in one of the disciplines of theology. It is planned forpersons who wish to develop a specialization for specific vocationalaims.


1. The applicant must have a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,Bachelor of Theology or an equivalent degree.


3. Copies of college and seminary Degree Certificate.





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Prospectus 2004-2007COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM

1. 64 credit hours of academic work distributed over four semestersof full-time resident study.

2. A candidate may choose to write a research paper (3 credits) inlieu of one course.

3. The student must maintain an average of 70% for each subjectand for the annual overall grade. The cumulative average fortwo years’ study must be at least 80%.

4. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS INCHRISTIAN STUDIES

The program of studies for the degree of Master of Arts in ChristianStudies is a weekend program specifically designed for people withfull-time jobs who desire to be equipped for work in the church andsociety. It is oriented for integration of theological understanding in thecontext of continuing responsible engagement in the world.


1. The applicant must have four years of college-level study with aBachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Theology oran equivalent degree.


3. Copys of college and seminary Degree Certificate.



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Myanmar Institute of Theology6. Other documents to be submitted are a short up-to-date life

history and statement of Christian faith and experience.


COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM

The components of the Master of Arts in Christian Studies program aretwo in numbers:

1. 60 credit hours distributed over six semesters.

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

3. The student must maintain an average of 70% for each courseand an over all semester grade of 75%. The cumulative averagefor three years’ study must be at least 80%.

OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ATTHE SEMINARY

CONTINUING EDUCATIONWorkshops and seminars are planned for alumni/ae, pastors,

religious leaders and interested church members during the weekendand vacations on issues such as Conflict Transformation, Globalizationand Religion, Christians and Business.

SUMMER LANGUAGE SCHOOLEvery summer, in the month of May, MIT offers opportunities

for students and interest people to take classes in Biblical Hebrew andNew Testament Greek.

SUMMER LINGUISTICS COURSEEvery summer, MIT hosts the Summer Linguistics course

which is offered by the Summer Institute of Linguistics.

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Prospectus 2004-2007SUMMER SEMINAR: DOING THEOLOGY UNDER THE BO TREE

MIT offers the summer seminar in the months of July andAugust to interested international and national participants. TheSeminar Consists of 4 modules: Challenges and Crisis for the Churchesin Myanmar, Communicating the Gospel in the Bamar BuddhistContext, Reading the Bible with Myanmar Eyes an a Study Tour ofTaunggyi, Inle, Mandalay and Bagan.

ECUMENICAL LECTURESMIT together with the Christian Conference of Asia and

Association for Theological Education in Myanmar for the annualEcumenical 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 theOld Testament with a general survey of the wisdomliterature and poetry of the Old Testament. The coursewill emphasize the importance of the Old Testamentfor the church in Myanmar today. The course isdesigned to engage in critical study of the OldTestament, our Sacred Scriptures.

Old Testament Theology (Core Subject)A comprehensive overview of the main theological themes of the OldTestament, 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 beemphasized.

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Methods of Old Testament Exegesis (Elective)A detailed study of modern Biblical exegetical methods withthe emphasis on the changing trend in fields of Biblicalinterpretation. It will focus on the vital role played byindigenous biblical interpreters for a better understanding ofthe Old Testament in the context of the churches in Myanmar.Exegesis of selected passages for each method ofinterpretation.

Old Testament Seminar (Elective)The current issues in Old Testament Theology and the major themes ofthe Old Testament will be discussed through seminar presentations.

Theology of Second Isaiah (Elective)This seminar will explore the historical, religious and culturalbackground of the Babylonian Empire in the time of the Exile.It will also highlight the theological crises of the Exile and themessage of the unknown prophet in this period.

The Message of Third Isaiah (Elective)To familiarize the students with the third part of the Book ofIsaiah: its probable historical context, content, and the message.

After engaging the material in depth one or two Third Isaiah key passageswill be studied from Myanmar Perspectives so that the studentsmay 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 behighlighted.

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

Wisdom Literature (Elective)

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Prospectus 2004-2007A survey of the wisdom writings of Israel, especially the books of Job,Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Themes from wisdom literature such aswisdom, suffering and the good life will be studied.

NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES

New Testament Introduction (Core Subject)(Pre-requisite for all New Testament Courses) Content ofthe New Testament writing in its historical setting andattention 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 ApostolicChurch. (A study of the major themes of the N.T.)

The World of the New Testament (Elective)Political, Religious, Cultural, and Social Features of theworld of early Christianity and of the diverse world-viewsheld by early Christians and their Jewish and pagancontemporaries.

New Testament Exegesis (Elective)An exegetical study and interpretation of Hebrews and Revelation andtheir significance for Myanmar today.

Jesus in the Gospels (Elective)Comparison of the gospels; portraits of Jesus and reconstruction of theJesus of history with attention to first-century cultural and politicalsetting.

Pauline Studies (Elective)Paul’s life, letters, and thought considered historically and in their bearingupon Christian Theology.

The Johannine Literature (Elective)The interpretation of Jesus and Christianity in the Gospel of John; theJohannine letters, and the Revelation of John.

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Myanmar Institute of TheologyNew Testament Exegesis on the Fourth Gospel (Elective)Literary, cultural, and theological aspects of John. Discussion ofsources, relationship to other Gospels and influence of Hellenistic andSectarian Jewish Movements. Methods of Interpretation and exegeticalsurvey of the Gospel of John.

New Testament Seminar (Elective)The doctrine of the person and work of Jesus Christ developed bothhistorically and systematically.

Exegesis of the Gospel of Mark (Elective)This is an advance stuying of the Gospel of Mark. The Gospel of Markwill be read in Greek and the background theology and the message ofMark will be thoroughly discussed.

Interpreting the Birth Narratives (Elective)This course is an advanced level study of Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. Thegoal is to give critical and exegetical attention to canonical stories of thebirth of Jesus. We shall consider the historical background of the eventsof the stories, the distinctive emphases of the Matthew and Luke aswriters of Gospels, and the significance of the birth of Jesus as thesestories show it was understood in early Christianity. The work in thiscourse will be done with an interest in the importance of these storiesfor the church today.

II. THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Systematic Theology (Core Subject)A preview to Systematic Theology which aims to helpstudents understand historical and systematic developmentor paradigm-change in “Christian Faith” or “doctrines”through ages, and to re-interpret them as realistic answers toproblems engendered by the contemporary world.

Theology of Religions (Core Subject)The course focuses primarily on the study of the Christian attitudestowards other religions, looking at the diverse thoughts of differentCatholic 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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Prospectus 2004-2007Hendrick Kraemer, Ernst Troeltsch, Amold Toynbee, FriedrichSchleiermacher, W.E. Hocking, Hans Kung, Heinz Robert Schlette,Karl Ranner, Paul Tillich, John Hick, Cantwell Smith and others. Theprogram seeks to widen the horizons of traditional Christian thoughtespecially in respect to the relationship between Christianity and otherreligions.Introduction to Christian Ethics (Core Subject)The course is designed to introduce students with the keyconcepts, both classical and Christian, and the variety ofsystematic positions in the discipline. Students will also getfamiliar with the concrete problems of the Christian morallife. Specifically Christian understanding of ethics bybeginning with basic Christian convictions about the realityof God and human redemption, and weaving these convictionsinto the fabric of moral concerns that are widely shared in contemporarysociety.

Contemporary Theology (Core Subject)An introduction to study of the life and thoughts of thetwentieth century Protestant thinkers. The study will becovered with such figures as Anders Nygren, Gustaf Aulen,C.H. Dodd, Oscar Cullmann, Reinhold Niebuhr, H. RichardNiebuhr, Karl Barth, Emil Brunner, Friedrich Bonhoefferand Paul Tillich.

Denominational Studies (Elective)The course is designed to involve students in the study and

survey of the History, Beliefs and Administration of thedifferent established denominations of Myanmarconcentrating on the History and Polity of the Baptists ofMyanmar.

Contextual Theology (Elective)The course will briefly survey history of classical Christiantheology to learn the theological focus of each period intheological formulation. By learning the theologicalmethodology from these periods, the candidates will be able to maketheological exercises on doing a relevant contextual theology. Availabletheological resources in Myanmar will be studied and some theologicalmethodologies will be applied for doing a contextual theology for

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Myanmar Institute of TheologyMyanmar. Instead of written examination, the candidates are requiredto submit a Project on Theology for Myanmar, with a more thrillingand exciting titles. The topics can be selected from the contextualunderstanding of the Gospel, God, Christology,Harmatiology, Soteriology, Missiology andEcclesiology, etc.

Theology of Peace (Elective)The course will study peace from ecumenicalperspective. It will survey the Biblical concept ofpeace which transcends mere absence of war. Thecourse will investigate some of the conflicts andtensions occurred in the history of human beings and how attemptswere made to solve those conflicts. While the course will deal withconflict resolutions in the churches and the community, discussionwill 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 spreadto the other parts of the world in different forms and become one of themajor themes in theological discussion. This course will focus thehistorical development, the general situation and the major themes inLiberation Theology in Latin America. The contributions of LatinAmerican Liberation Theology will be assessed with particular attentionto some well-known Liberation theologians like Gustavo Gutierrez,Leonardo Boff, Jose Comblin, Juan Luis Segundo, Jon Sobrino, andPaulo Freire, etc. Liberation Theology will be surveyed with a specialapproach so that it can be employed as a model for doing a contextualLiberation 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 willhopefully bring the students to engage in creative theological reflectionon various social, cultural and political concerns and attempt to con-struct new relevant theologies for their own particular contexts.

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Prospectus 2004-2007Models 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 theologiesare constructed. By studying some contextual theologies as example,students will understand more about application of these models whichwill enable them to articulate alternative theologies with various re-sources.Myanmar Spirituality (Elective)This course will trace the Biblical and theological development ofspirituality in the history of Christianity and will make a dialecticalstudy with spirituality both in Primal Religions and Buddhism.Dialogical approach between inter-church, and inter-faiths, will be madeto construct spirituality between the Cross and the Lotus. Christianmeditation and Vipassana, so that a relevant and vital integratedspirituality will emerge as a Myanmar spirituality.

Philosophy (Elective)An introduction of selected philosophical thoughts, especially thePlatonic Tradition, which are crucial to the understanding of SystematicTheology. Also, particular focus will be on how classical Greekphilosophy had been harnessed into theological constructions by theChurch Fathers. Equal emphasis is also given to the events and thoughtof modern world (humanism, scientific revolution); the early modernphilosophy (rationalism, empiricism and enlightenment) followed byKants’ Philosophy of the Limits of Knowledge in the face of thesephilosophies. A brief examination of existentialist philosophy willalso be made.

Feminist Theology (Core Subject)A study of the different feminist theologies and womanisttheology with emphasis on Asian feminist theology.

Doctrine of Sin (Elective)This course takes a logical and analytical review of Sin ingeneral and Original Sin in particular with a view toinvestigate deeper into the nature of sin and grounds of sinvis-à-vis the questionable historicity of the first supposedparents of humankind and their role in the genesis of Sin as recorded inGenesis and referred to in the Pauline epistles. This course reviewsOriginal Sin from different angles such as biblical, theological, and

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Myanmar Institute of Theologyphilosophical and many world-reknown theologians and philosophersof different disciplines (Existentialist Philosophy and ProcessPhilosophy) are consulted through their works (writings) to enablestudents form and opinion of their own. The primary aim and goal ofthis review-study of Original Sin is to broaden the scope of theologicalthinking and to strengthen a student’s faith in and commitment to Godthrough an unexplored-yet (new) epistemological method and study ofre-interpretation. This course heavily relies on the Lecturer’s work thatis titles Original Sin Re-interpreted originally published in Chin in1994.

Religion and Violence: Conflict and Conspiracy (Elective)This course is designed to make students aware of violence – fromdomestic 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 andreconciliation. It will study in-depth the social and theological aspectsof forgiveness.

Seminar on Theological Research (Elective)To prepare M.Div/ M.Th candidates to write a thesis ofsubstance and quality in an area of theological studies. We willfocus on understanding, methods, processes, and proceduresthat are necessary to create publishable quality work.

Women and Religion (Elective)This course investigates women’s religious practices and beliefsin a number of established religions focusing on patternsobservable in a wide range of religious traditions, ancient andmodern. 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 suchas hermeneutics, ecclesiology, spirituality, and sexuality among others.In this course, the issues that will be raised will concern women’sunderstanding of body, spirit and of being church.

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Prospectus 2004-2007Gospel and Culture (Elective)This course aims at increasing knowledge and understanding in thecontextual disciplines and their different methodologies of the inter-relations and mutual impacts of the Gospel and Culture. It also attemptsto discover how the cross-cultural reality interacts, implies and reflectsin the Bible, in the history of the Christian World Mission, and in theChristian 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 beginningwith the early Church to the down fall of the papacy and thechallenge and defense of the Church during the Crusades. Astudy of the Protestant Reformation with special attention to itsreformers and the results of the Reformation.

Theology of World Mission (Core Subject)An intensive study of paradigm shift in theology of mission in the secondhalf of 20th century. Contextualization, Inculturation, Gospel andCulture, 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 beginwith the rationale for studying Ecumenics, and trace the historicaldevelopment of Ecumenical Movement from all Christian churches(Roman Catholic, Orthodox). A brief survey on the history ofinternational 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 thetheological significance of their series General Assemblies will beassessed.

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 befocused with the hope that the study will help the students for aproductive dialogue with peoples of other faiths.

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Myanmar Institute of TheologyMyanmar Church History (Core Subject)A study of the beginning and growth of the Churches and denominationsaffiliated to the Myanmar Council of Churches, with special emphasison the Baptist Church.Church History II (Elective)A study of the various denominations in America and the beginning ofthe Missionary revival in the Nineteenth Century, continuing withmodern developments down to the twentieth century and the ecumenicalmovement.

Toward the 21st Century in Christian Mission (Elective)An intensive study of the resent crisis of Christian missionin Southeast Asia, through which the study will focus onmission in the first decade of the 21st century. The studywill also analyze some missiological issues such asContextualization in Mission, Forming IndigenousTheologies, Women in Mission, Mission and Social Justice, and Trendsin World Evangelization.

Trends of World Mission (Elective) A nintroductory 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 AsianChristians can convey Good News effectively to their pluralistic society.

Church and Society (Elective)The course will trace the relationship between Church and Society inthe Bible and throughout the history of Christian Church. It will alsodiscuss the sociology of Religion, and Theology of the Society.Concentration will be made on some prominent theologians in thisfield such as Walter Rauschenbusch, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John HowardYoder and M. M. Thomas, etc. The current situation of Myanmarsociety 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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Prospectus 2004-2007and to expore the relationship and interaction between mission andliberation in terms of salvation. The learner is expected to become theone who is able to participate in the liberating movement of Christianmission after learning the course.Buddhism (Elective)This course is designed to present a faithful and accurate account ofBuddhism. The actual words of Buddha and his essential andfundamental teachings will be interpreted: the doctrines of the FourNoble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Five Aggregates, the Karma,Rebirth Conditioned Genesis (Pitaccasa Muppada) and the doctrine ofNo-soul(Anatta).

Evangelism and Discipleship (Elective)The course is designed to engage in historical, biblical, andtheological study of evangelism and discipleship for studentswho hope to engage in the ministry or the church asmissionaries, evangelists and church planters.

IV. PRACTICAL STUDIES

Field Education (Core Subject)This course is intended to promote integration between theologicalstudy and life, and to develop competency in ministry. Students arerequired to work in congregations and church sponsored organizationsor local service programmes under experts or supervisors. A six-week

internship during the summer vacation is required of allM.Div students.

Foundational Issues of Christian Religious Education(Core Subject)This course is intended as an over all view of foundationalissues in Christian Religions Education: Biblicalfoundations, Historical foundations, Theologicalfoundations, 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 theologyof ministry in general. A study of historical development and biblicalfoundations to gain understanding of pastoral tradition and the

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Myanmar Institute of Theologycontemporary needs. Pastoral roles and functions with attention toshepherding, caring, helping, healing and leading. The interrelationshipof theory and practice is emphasized throughout the course. The reportsare 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 teachingskills using a developmental approach to teaching children, youth, andadult. 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 tolearning and living as Christians; how teaching might helppeople “Know” in these various ways; developing andpracticing different ways to teach, to help people “know” inrelation to their Christian life and faith.

Contemporary Theology and Education (Elective)The purpose of this course is to bring the fields of theologyand religious education into dialogue. Specifically, thepurpose is to study how different contemporary school ortypes of theology are related to the content and practice of religiouseducation.

Administrating Christian Religious Education (Elective)Strong leadership resources are one of the keys to an effectiveteaching ministry of the church. It can also generateenormous power to the programs of the church. Throughthis course participants are expected to learn, practice anddiscuss 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 toenable them to provide an effective Cradle Roll and Nursery Ministry.This would involve developing skills in nurturing Children and giving

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Prospectus 2004-2007training to leaders and teachers forEarly Childhood Care andDevelopment centres.

Ministry with Children (Elective)To gain insight into the religious growth of children as to enable thechurch to minister and nurture children into the Christian faith.

Ministry with Youth (Elective)This course seeks to prepare participants for effective work with youthin the area of Church’s youth ministry. This course also intends toprovide participants with the necessary theoretical knowledge andpractical skills to develop and implement a youth ministry.

Ministry with Adults (Elective)This course seeks to equip students for effective and efficient workwith the different groups of adults, in the area of the church’s adultministry. This course will provide both theory and practice for theparticipants to develop and implement a comprehensive adult ministry.

Ministry with Family (Elective)This course is designed to help students to explore into the differentaspects of family life and search for the basic needs of families especiallythose of Myanmar. It is intended to prepare participants for an effectiveministry with families. It requires the implementing of program towardsthe proposals for an ongoing family education.

Parenting (Elective)The course is designed to involve students in the study of the presentsituation of parents in Myanmar, their challenges and ways of meetingtheir 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 peopleof God. This course will be an integrating experience for students asdraws on biblical, sociological and educational understandings inexploring the personal qualities, and capacities and resources neededfor educational ministry in the contemporary congregation.

Pastoral Care and Counseling (Elective)

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Myanmar Institute of TheologyAn introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling and observations ofits goals, purposes, and methods. A study of basic psychology and itsrelations to theology and how its application. Counseling techniquesand skills are studied and examined in the light of theology and practicallife of counselee.

Pastoral Leadership (Elective)A study on meaning, theories and various types of leadership. Biblicalperspectives of Pastoral Leadership be studied and examined on selectedbiblical leaders: Moses, David, Nehemiah, Priestly, and Propheticleadership in the Old Testament, and Jesus, Peter and Paul in the NewTestament. Critical analysis of the contemporary Church Leadershipwith particular attention to Pastor, Board of Deacons, and Committeeof the Church. Lectures, Paper presentations, and case studies.

Church Management (Administrative Ministry) (Elective)A study of the meaning and scope of Church Management with itsbiblical foundations. The theories, concepts, and functions ofManagement are examined in the light of Christian perspectives. Thenature 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 worshipwith particular attention to Protestant traditions. Different orders ofworship services such as: Holy Communion, Baptism, Weddings,Funeral, and other Special Sundays are studied analytically in the lightof theology and its practical effectiveness.

Homiletics (Elective)The meaning and necessity of Preaching in Christian Ministry. A studyof Biblical/ Theological foundations and types of Preaching. Structureand form of a sermon. The personal life of a preacher and steps ofpreparing a sermon. A study of arts of delivering a message. Practicalpreaching on a given text in the class and critical evaluation will bemade.

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Prospectus 2004-2007Church Music (Elective)The history of church music, reading music and choir conducting willbe studied.V. LANGUAGE STUDIES

Research Skills (Core Subject)Students doing graduate studies at MIT need to develop their studyskills in general and research skills in particular. Study skills taughtinclude Academic Reading Skills, Academic Writing Skills, LibraryUse and Research Skills. Academic Reading Skills will help studentsread more efficiently and quickly.

Introductory Biblical Hebrew (Elective)Completion of Hebrew grammar and introduction to exegesis, usingselected 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 CourseStudents will gain the competence, confidence, commitment andcredibility to be facilitators for minority language communities whowant to plan, implement and maintain their own community-centeredMT 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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Myanmar Institute of Theologyfields, including theology. Students will be introduced what the Infor-mation Technology is and be familiar with Computer Systems. Wordprocessing, spread sheet, and computer-aided presentation will be taught.The students will get in-breadth knowledge about Internet, email, thecomponents and their functions of a computer system, Bible softwarewhich provide commentary, keyword search, bible-verse search, atlas,etc.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE ANDDEVELOPMENT CENTERThe center was opened in 2003 for thenurturing of the children, age 3-4, of theSeminary neighbourhood. The center is aplace of learning and play in a safeenvironment.

Working parents are assured that the children will grow and developunder the care of their teachers. The center provides practical trainingfor seminary students.

JUDSON RESEARCHCENTER

The Board of Trustees of theMyanmar Institute of Theologyvoted in March 2002, to estab-lish the Judson Research Cen-ter as part of the program ofMIT. It was then inauguratedand dedicated on 13 July, 2003.Named after Dr. Adoniram andMrs. Ann Judson, the firstAmerican Baptist missionaries to Myanmar (1813), the center’s primarygoal and purpose is to study the relations of Christian to TheravadaBuddhism, and to the primal religions of the ethnic peoples to bringabout dialogue. The outcomes expected from this Center are not only topublish works in this field but also to instill into the souls of Christianleaders and lay people the necessity of the research works. The Centerserves as a platform for theological educators, pastors, lay people, churchleaders, theological students and scholars to participate in theological

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Prospectus 2004-2007workshops, seminars and dialogues, and to conduct in-depth researchinto 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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Myanmar Institute of TheologySCHOOL 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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