Myanmar Institute of Theology
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The Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT) is a Protestant Christian seminary located in Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The Judson Research Center is part of the Myanmar Institute of Theology. There is a Library with 25,000 useable volumes and 30 periodical subscriptions for students and faculty.
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[edit] History
It was founded (as the Willis and Orlinda Pierce Divinity School) in 1927 with four students. Later, renamed to Burma Institute of Theology and in 1989, known as Myanmar Institute of Theology. Throughout its history, MIT has served as the highest institution of Christian theological education in Myanmar. Representatives of 23 ethnic groups have received their training there. As of about the year 2000, MIT had about 450 students and a faculty of 14 (with another 7 on paid leave). It is affiliated with the Myanmar Baptist Convention, but also serves Presbyterian, Anglican, Methodist, Lutheran and other Protestant groups in Myanmar.
Since 1966, with the departure of American Baptist missionaries from Myanmar, the school has been entirely staffed by nationals.
[edit] Programs
At present MIT offers the following programs of study.
- D.Min (Doctor of Ministry)
- M.Th (Master of Theology: Full time two-year program)
- MACS (Master of Arts in Christian Studies: Part time three-year program)
- M.Div. (Master of Divinity: Full time three-year program)
- MTS (Master of Theological Studies: Full time two-year program)
- BARS (Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies: Full time four-year program)
- In 2003, the BRE program was replaced with the Master of Arts in Christian Studies
[edit] Accreditation
Myanmar Institute of Theology is accredited by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia.
