In the year 1612, the Gospel of Matthew in the Malay Language was published. This was a very historic and significant publication as it was the earliest Bible in a non-European language ever published. In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Alkitab, we invite you to join us in a specially organised 2-day conference discussing the issues, difficulties, and complications involved in the translation and distribution of the Alkitab.
(1) Academic Conference:
Date: 2 March 2012 (Friday) Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
Venue: Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban
Registration Fee: RM20.00 (inclusive of meals and notes)
(2) Public Event Celebrating 400 years of the Alkitab
The publication of Tan Jin Huat's book 'Planting an Indigenous Church: The Case of the Borneo Evangelical Mission' is a welcome addition to the scholarly literature in the history of Christianity in Southeast Asia, in particular, Sarawak. According to Professor Brian Stanley, Professor of World Christianity in the University of Edinburgh, this work breaks new ground in some important respects.
The story of the BEM and the SIB highlights the importance of intentional mission policy and its sustained implementation for the development of an indigenous church. Having a clearly defined exit policy provided the necessary impetus for the BEM to plant a church which was able to stand on its own two feet. There have been a number of contextual factors, such as the administrative policies of the Brooke government and the changing political situations in Sarawak and Malaysia that threatened to limit the growth of the SIB. However, the ability of the indigenous leaders to take ownership of the Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB), have enabled them to negotiate these challenges in such a manner that has made it the most significant indigenous church in Malaysia.
In short, this work is a pioneering study of the origins and development of Malaysia's most significant indigenous church, the SIB.
If you are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Theology postgraduate studies under ATESEA Theologial Union (ATU), you can click and download the brochure here for additional details.
Year of Prayer Booklet Malaysia 2012
The softcopy of the "Year of Prayer Booklet Malaysia 2012" is now available for downloading in three languages. Click on the following links to download your requested copy :
STM is organising a Holyland Pilgrimage in May 2012 led by Old Testament lecturer, Rev Dr Paul Barker and New Testament Lecturer, Rev Dr Lim Kar Yong. This is a wonderful opportunity not only to go to the Holyland while the government grants pilgrimage permission, but also for the important added bonus of learning from two experienced Bible teachers covering the whole Bible. There are options for the tour to be used as an elective course on campus or for TEE.
The price is all-inclusive, covering fares, hotels, all meals, entry fees, transportation, insurance and tips, with an official Israeli guide plus our two lecturers to add to the guide.
For details, please click this link to download the official brochure and contact World Discovery Travel in KL direct for bookings. If you have any further questions, you can email either Rev Dr Paul Barker (
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The STM Catalogue for 2012 is out. You can 
Planting an Indigenous Church: The Case of the Borneo Evangelical Mission
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