Sabah Theological Seminary
| Established | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Location |
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia Coordinates: 30°17′35″N 97°43′57″W / 30.293161°N 97.732539°W |
| Website | http://www.stssabah.org/ |
Sabah Theological Seminary (STS) is an interdenominational Protestant seminary located in the town of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia. Established in 1988, STS is accredited by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) and a participating school of the South East Asia Graduate School of Theology (SEAGST) from which the Master of Theology degree is awarded
History
STS is a Christian College which was established in East Malaysia in 1988 to train pastors, church workers and lay-Christians. STS is ideally located on a 10-acre site on Signal Hill adjacent to the centre of the busy city of Kota Kinabalu. Its serene, tree-lined surroundings offer a very conducive environment for meditation and the study. The facilities include an administration and teaching block, a chapel, lecturers’ apartments, students’ hostel, and a computerized library. The programme combines high academic standards in the study of theology with effective practical training in people-skills and Christian ministry within an Asian context. A wide range of academic and practical courses are offered in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and English. The degree and M.Th. programmes are accredited by ATESEA. The Seminary is interdenominational and is supported by a broad base of churches both in Malaysia and abroad and this is clearly reflected in the make-up of its students and lecturers.
Members of The Board Governors
- Anglican Church of Sabah
- Anglican Church of Sarawak
- Basel Christian Church of Malaysia (BCCM)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of Malaysia (ELCM)
- Grace Chapel of Sabah
- Lutheran Church of Malaysia & Singapore (LCMS)
- Protestant Church of Sabah (PCS)
- Sabah Evangelical Mission (SEM)
- Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB)
- Sabah Methodist Church
Mission
- To MOTIVATE dedicated Christians to commit their lives to God's call and mission.
- To EQUIP students in the study of the Scriptures and related areas that are essential for ministry.
- To ENABLE students to develop necessary skills to effectively apply their spiritual gifts and talents in serving God, Community and Nation.
Faith
We accept the Scriptures as written in the Old and New testaments as the inspired, revealed and infallible Word of God. We therefore seek to teach the central truths of the Christian faith with the Bible as the final authority for faith, life and service. We, together with the universal Church, subscribe to the precepts of the historical Confessions, namely: the Aposties Creed and Nicene Creed, which form a summary and a concise exposition of the central biblical teaching. We respect the doctrinal standards and the Faith and Order of our member Churches in the spirit of ecumenism.[1]
Programme
Postgraduate
- Master of Theology (MTheol)
- Master of Ministry (MMin)
Graduate
- Master of Divinity (MDiv)
- Master of Theological Studies (MTS) (English Medium)
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Divinity (BD)
- Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
- Diploma of Theology (DipTh)
- Diploma/Certificate in Pastoral Counseling (Dip.PC/CPC) (Chinese Medium)
- Certificate of Theological Studies (CTS)
Others
- Certificate in Christian Social Concern (CCSC)
- Certificate in Christian Counseling (CCC)
- Short Term Mission Training
- Certificate of Church Ministry (CCM)
- Diploma in Church Ministry (DipCM)
- Family Ministry General Certificate
- Certificate of attendance for senior citizens
Affiliations
- Association for Theological Education in South East Asia
- South East Asia Graduate School of Theology