Why LBTI is a Unique Institute among Other Seminaries and Colleges

After the faculty members and founding members of Lutheran Bible Training Institute have fasted and prayed, finally the Lord gave us three unique visions to make this institute unique among 108 theological institutions in Myanmar. There three unique departments. There are as the following:

1.    Theology Department: As we are living in the very last age of this world, we are to train God’s chosen people with the authoritative word of the Lord. We welcome all brothers and sisters from the different churches to come and study the word of God at LBTI. LBTI stands for ecumenical training whereby many younger generations will be well equipped with the truth of the Bible to become faithful servants of Christ for the end time harvest.

2.    Mission Department: We focus mainly also on the work of the Great Commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to be well implemented through our daily living. Our motto is “To Make Disciples (Matt.28:18-20)”. Therefore, we are here to train our younger generations to understand the importance of making the disciples unto the World.

3.    Agriculture Department: Our institute highly concern for the needs of livelihood capacity development for our community as Myanmar is well known as an agriculture country. Myanmar is rich in natural heritage or natural resources which are so useful for the lives of rural and urban farmers if they know how to make these natural resources for their farmlands. We care very much on the climate change and water pollution as well as air pollution. We train our students to be aware of the chemical farming which brings many kinds of problems and diseases to the lives of people. We focus on the holistic approach and its missions which are what the poor and marginalized people from both urban and rural villages needed.

FUTURE ACADEMIC PLAN

·         Upgrading theological education level with a good library

·         Seeking financial resources for a new building project for LBTI for 2014 academic year

·         Planning to have more committed students at our institute

·         More teaching / learning materials (computers/ internet) are to be available for the students for enriching their general knowledge

·         Lack of books for LBTI’s library

FEES FOR STUDY

1.    ANNUAL FEES

·         Application Form      : U$2 for 3 years

·         Admission fee                                  : U$20 for 3 years

2.    MONTHLY FEES

·         Mess fee        :           U$70

·         Tuition fee     :           U$40

ENTRANCE EXAM

·         All candidates are required to take the entrance examination for the admission. This exam is held from 30^th May- 2^nd June each year.

·         We have been praying for the above stated need to be provided by God for every year. We also wish to have a good link with you and your churches and theological seminaries from in order to exchange theological education one another in the future.

·         Last, but not least, we also want to invite all of you to be our partners in the Gospel for the glory of the Lord. Thanks for your future commitment and generous support to the needs of our training institute in advance. God bless you and your family richly! Amen.

We have been praying for this need to be met soon for each year. We ask God this need to be provided for 2013.I also wishes to have a good link with you and your churches and theological seminaries from in order to exchange theological education one another in the future.

Last, but not least, I also want to invite all of you to be our partners to train young people to be faithful Disciples of Christ.

 Thanks for your future commitment and generous support to the needs of our training institute in advance. God bless you and your family richly! Amen. 

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LBTI Information (2014~ 2015)

THE CONFERING DEGREES

·         Bachelor of Theology  (B.Th)  : 4 years ( High School level & Above)

·         Graduate of Theology (G.Th)  : 3 years ( Middle school level)

·         Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min)     : 2 years (Lay people & Ministers)

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDY

·         The Candidate should have at least Middle school level

·         High school education level & above are more emphasized

·         Personal commitment for their study

CREDIT HOURS

·         120 Credit Hours is required in order for  Bachelor of Theology

·         90 Credit Hours is required for G.Th

·         60 Credit Hours is required for B.Min

THE NUMBER OF CURRENT STUDENTS

There are only 6 students we can accept for 2014-2015 academic years due to the limit of the funds though16 students appealed us to accept them for theological studies. Indeed, these students come from the villages, and are different denominations. They really committed themselves to study at LBTI now. However we have another training which is focusing on lay people who are from ecumenical churches. We aimed to welcome 40 participants for this year. This training will begin the same day with LBTI at Myaukchawgone village in Hmawbi Township, Myanmar. This program is supported by Lutheran World Federation, Department for Mission and Development, Geneva 2, Switzerland. Only 20 participants arrived to Yangon, some are still on the way due to the issues of their ID cards for traveling from the rural villages bordering to Bangladesh and India. They have to take almost a week to reach from Paletwa Township to Yangon.

LDURATION OF THE TRAINING

We run this training course from June 3^rd to February each year to train the people of God to be the real Disciples of Christ for the End time Harvest in Myanmar.

THE MOOD OF OUR TRAINING

With deepest destination of ministry, the teachings are taught in Burmese because we have learned that this factor is the best way to reach out the Gospel to the non-Christians here. We especially emphasize on mission and church leadership now.

Besides this, special English grammar and speaking are being taught in this program. As English language is known as the global language in this period, we deeply concerned in our inner heart and mind on English.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED INTO THIS MINISTRY?

01. The photos of the students are available upon your humble request for the constant prayers. You will be more appreciated if you introduce about our institute and its needs to your beloved family, church members, organizations and your colleagues.

02. By sending your precious gifts to our institute, you can be also a part of our mission team to train men and women to become the Disciples of Christ.

03. By visiting you yourself to us or sending your friends/team to equip them for the ministry of God

04. You are warmly welcome to minister to us by preaching and giving encouragement.

THE CONDITION OF PRESENT TRAINING

·         The students are being trained in the area of  theological education & missions

·         The students are being taught a basic English grammar

·         The students are also trained integrated farming and holistic missions development skills

·         The students are also equipped with the foundation of Lutheran identity ( Luther’s small catechism

·         The students are having their exam on Sustainable Integrated Farming and Holistic Mission. Indeed, LBTI is a unique institute which provides agriculture training to the students. This course is 3 years course.

·         Within this period they will be well trained in theology, missions and integrated farming which works friendly with the nature and live harmony with the people.
Rev. James San Aung, the Principal of LBTI mainly focuses on the organic farming which works harmoniously with the nature and the people. This exam was done on 10 September, 2013.

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LECTURERS

FULL-TIME LECTURERS

1)    Bishop Dr. Andrew mang Lone, (B.Th;M.Min;M.A; M.Div; D.Min;D.D)

2)    Rev. James San Aung, B.A( Philosophy) B.Th., M.Div

3)    Rev. Peter Hoi Be, B.A(History); B.Min., M.Min; M.Div

4)    Mrs. Miriam, B.A (Myanmar); M.Min., M.Div

5)    Mrs. Sarah San San Aung, B.Sc (I.C); M.Min., M.Div

 PART-TIME LECTURERS

1)    Pastor John Mang Lian, B.Th; M.Div

2)    Rev. Bless Aung Ko Lin, B.A (Philosophy); B.Th; M.Min

3)    Mr. Abraham Tay Zar Aung, B.Sc (Industry Chemistry), West Yang University, Yangon, Myanmar

4)    Mr.   Moses Mang, B.A (Geography); M.Min., M.Div (Candidate, MIT)

OFFICE STAFFS

1)    Mr. Abraham Tay Zar Aung ,B.Sc (Industry of Chemistry), West Yangon University, Yangon, Myanmar

VISITING LECTURER FROM INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL

LOCAL LECTURERS

1)    Mr. Peterlawilu,

B.A (Myanmar), Dagon University, Yangon, Myanmar

B.Th, Union Biblical Seminary, Yangon, Myanmar

M.Dv, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, Yangon, Myanmar

2)    Mr. Isaac Kyaw Htun Hla, B.A (Business Management), Eastern Yangon University, Yangon, Myanmar

Diploma in International Relationship, Yangon University, Myanmar

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