Sabah Theological Seminary
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Sabah Theological Seminary (STS) is an interdenominational Protestant seminary
located in the town of Kota Kinabalu
, Sabah
, 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
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
located in the town of Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu , formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on one side and Mount...
, Sabah
Sabah
Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south...
, Malaysia. Established in 1988, STS is accredited by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia
Association for Theological Education in South East Asia
The Association for Theological Education in South East Asia is an organisation of seminaries and other tertiary institutes of theology. It is based in Manila, Philippines and currently networks 102 member institutions and schools in 16 countries...
(ATESEA) and a participating school of the South East Asia Graduate School of Theology
South East Asia Graduate School of Theology
The South East Asia Graduate School of Theology is a graduate school of theology, established in 1966 and operated by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia in cooperation with and on behalf of member schools of ATESEA...
(SEAGST) from which the Master of Theology
Master of Theology
A Master of Theology is an advanced theological research degree offered by universities, divinity schools, and seminaries.-North America:In North America, the Master of Theology is considered by the Association of Theological Schools to be the minimum educational credential for teaching...
degree is awarded