BECOMING A STUDENT
1. Registration. Only those who have been accepted into a program are considered students of MBTS. Students therefore must make sure they have received a letter of confirmation concerning their student status.
2. Payment of Fees is a pre-requisite for maintenance of student status. A student who fails to settle his/her fees may have his/her student status suspended after due notices.
3. Probation for New Students. All students are placed on probation during their first year. Their qualification to move to the next year depends on their performance in the first year.
CATEGORIES OF STUDENTS
A student’s status has to be declared at the beginning of study. Any change in status must be made in writing and submitted to the Academic Office. Whenever a change takes place, requirements and expectations will change as well. In this section, the categories of Full-Time Students, Part-Time Students, Special Students, PRRC and Auditors are discussed.
(a) Full-Time Students
The basic theological programs and courses are designed with full-time studies at the Penang campus as reference. Hence, those enrolled as Full-time Students follow the academic process from the beginning to the end, and will be able to complete their studies as planned. Full-time Students are given priority in offering of scholarships, work grants and privileges. Residential Students are Full-time Students. The following further defines a Full-time Student:
1) Considers studying at MBTS as priority and takes maximum study load.
2) Present on campus for the 4-day week during the academic term.
3) Involved in 15 hours (or equivalent to 1 credit) of required courses per academic week.
4) Participates in the community life, chapel services and other programs.
5) Participates in weekly Community Duty on campus.
6) Involved in weekly practical education.
(b) Part-Time Students
Part-time Students are those whose current vocational ministry, work commitment, or family commitment prevents them from giving full attention to academic studies. They come on campus regularly for courses but do not meet the criteria to be called Full-time Students. Klang Valley campus students are considered Part-Time Students.
(c) Modular Students
These are students enrolled in programs that are offered in modules, e.g. Holistic Child Development Program, Continuing Theological Education Programs, and Post-Graduate Programs. They come on campus once or few times a year.
(d) Online Students
These students complete their program courses through the online approach.
(e) Special Students
Special Students are on-campus students with special arrangement. These students will come under special care and supervision, and will need to follow the rules set up for them.
(f) Pastoral Renewal & Research Center (PRRC) Students
Pastors, missionaries, and other full-time Christian workers may reside and study on campus under the PRRC category. These students are on ‘sabbatical’ and have covenanted to follow certain rules for their stay here. They are “full-time” students but are guided by a different set of rules.
(g) Auditors
Auditors are those permitted to participate in courses and class sessions without intention of completing any assignments and not seeking credits. Normally, only a few Auditors are allowed for each class, and they need to obtain prior permission to do so. Auditors must pay the required fee to participate.