1954
Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary was established on 11 January 1954 at 35, Anson Road, Penang with three teachers and four students.
Dr. Greene W. Strother was the first president.
1956
Mr. Carl Yarnell was elected the second president.
1958
Purchase of 14 acres of gently undulating land at Batu Ferringhi.
1960
Student enrollment grew to twenty.
1963
Dr. Minor Davidson became the third president.
1964
Dr. Robert C. Covington was appointed fourth president.
1970
Dr. B. C. Thomas was elected the fifth president.
1971
The seminary adopted a constitution, motto, anthem, and seal.
1976
Dr. Wayne Siao became the sixth president.
1983
BTS Singapore branch was set up.
1987
Dr. Amos Lee Ying-Pak became the seventh president.
1989
The Asia Theological Association (ATA) gave full accreditation to the Bachelor of Theology and Diploma programs.
1990
MBTS became a teaching branch of the ABGTS.
MBTS, BTS (Singapore) and BTS (Thailand) jointly offered the Doctor of Ministry and the Doctor of Sacred Theology degrees.
1997
Dr. John Ong became the eighth president in May.
The School of Trans-Cultural Mission (STCM) was launched.
1999
The Mission Research and Training Centre (MRTC) was established.
The World Christian Foundations (WCF) Program was launched in partnership with the US Centre for World Mission.
Pastoral Renewal and Research Centre (PRRC) was set up to assistpastors and full-time workers.
The first biennial general meeting of the Malaysia Association of Theological Schools (MATS) was held at MBTS on 12th April.
MBTS Master's degrees M.C.S. & M.Div. were accredited by ATA.
2001
A record high of 176 students enrolled surpassing the projection of 150.
MBTS in partnership with Compassion International launched the Graduate Program in Holistic Child Development
2002
In order to meet current and projected needs, phase 1 and 2 of campus development projects were launched with renovation of old buildings and construction of new ladies' dormitory.
2003
MBTS Klang Valley was established. The number of students for both on-campus and off-campus programs exceeded 500 and the number of full-time teaching faculty members reached 17. Malay Language track started. Publication of MBTS' Theological Journal (Vol.1)
2004
MBTS celebrated its 50th Anniversary.
The Malay Language Resource Center established.
2005
Youth Ministry launched in partnership with Youth Ministry International and Graduate Counseling Program begun in partnership with Christian Heritage College, Brisbane., Australia.
2008
MBTS partners with Singapore BTS to begin the China Mission Programs at Singapore BTS campus.
2009
MBTS celebrated its 55th Anniversary.
2010
MBTS and Gospel Operation International partner to set up of the Cross-Cultural Mission School at the Klang Valley Branch to equip more Chinese speaking missionaries.
2012
The Korean Global Leadership Institute and MBTS partner to offer the Doctor of Missiology program in Korean Language.
2013
Transfer of the seminary campus land title from IMB to Local ownership.
2014
MBTS celebrated 60th Anniversary.
2015
MBTS organized “Holy Land, Holy People” Tour & Conference.
Launched Doctor of Missiology Program (Chinese).
Set up Italy Chinese Theological Seminary.
2016
Established Marketplace Ministry Institute.
Launched East Europe Theological Training Centre.
Set up Silk Road Gospel Network (International).
2017
MBTS organized "In the Footsteps of the Apostles" Greece Tour.
Part of the formation of Malaysia United Missions Mobilization (MUMM).
Co-organized 1st Chinese Mission Conference in Europe.
2018
ATA accreditation team visited MBTS campus in September and re-accredited all programs (including DMin and DMiss programs) and accredited the Master of Theology degree program for the first time.
Europe & Asia Youth Cross-Cultural Theological Training.
Set up Paris France Chinese Bible School.
2019
MBTS launched “MBTS Online” to offer courses.
MBTS celebrated its 65th Anniversary.
Total number of students from Malaysia, Europe Extensions, Southeast Asia Extensions, Hua Xia Extensions has exceeded 3000.
