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About Us

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First, on behalf of Chin Christian Institute of Theology (CCIT) let me welcome you and wish you rich blessings of God. In this brief indication, you will be introduced to the history, vision, mission, programs of study, faculty, research projects and many other things about CCIT. It will help you to have a deeper understanding of the dedication of CCIT to theological education and its contribution for the community.

With the memberships in the Association for Theological Education in Southeast Asia, the Association for Theological Education in Myanmar, and the Baptist Association for Theological Education in Myanmar, CCIT is one of the preeminent theological schools in Myanmar. It serves students from Myanmar as a whole.

CCIT community ethos puts emphasis on spiritual formation, intellectual formation and vocational formation. The community provides great opportunities for expanding our horizons, the spiritual environment of the local community, and rich cultural experiences of the Chins.

Last, as we are amidst COVID 19 pandemic and political instability in the country, let us be resilient, understanding and bear positive minds that we will all overcome this hard situation together with our prayers.

May God continue to bless us all to be a blessing to others!

Faith, Learning, Serving

Dr Joel Za Hlei Kap

Principal
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History of CCIT

The Chin Christian Institute of Theology (CCIT), formerly known as Zomi Theological College, was established by the missionary Chester Strait in 1928 to meet the growing needs of the Churches for pastors, Church leaders, educators, and missionaries in the Chin Hills and Myanmar as a whole.

The Bible School was briefly closed during World War II, and subsequently the missionaries opened the Bible Schools based on their missionary stations: the Johnsons in Hakha Town (1948) and the Nelsons in Tedim Town (1947). However, the schools were closed as the political change in the country forced the missionaries to go home in 1952. In 1953, the Zomi Baptist Convention (ZBC), later named as Chin Baptist Convention (CBC), reopened the Bible School in Tedim Town. In 1954, the School was moved to Hakha Town and from Hakha to Falam Town in 1959 respectively. Upgrading the academic status, the school’s name had been subjected to several changes: Zomi Baptist Convention Bible School in 1953; Zomi Baptist Bible School (December 1956); Zomi Baptist Theological School (1960); Zomi Baptist Theological Seminary (1974); Zomi Theological College (1983); and Chin Christian Institute of Theology (March 2013).

Since 1953, CCIT has been the only theological institution constitutionally owned and operated directly by the Chin Baptist Convention (CBC), with its affiliated members of 29 Associations and 915 Local Churches (as of today). CBC is also affiliated with Myanmar Baptist Convention (MBC) in terms of faith and practices. Corresponding to its purpose, CCIT has already produced more than 1018 Christian ministers, missionaries, and community leaders until today.

The success of CCIT led to the extension of the certificate program to graduate programs. In 1982, the school was accepted as a member institute of the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). Subsequently, ATESEA accredited CCIT’s B.Th in 1991 and M.Div in 2014, respectively. The Seminary now offers the following programs: Dip.Th, B.Th, B.Min, M.Div, and MATS. Up until now, CCIT also worked with four sister schools for B.Th joint-program: Chin Christian University in Hakha; Tedim Theological College in Tedim; Bethel Theological Seminary in Kalemyo; Union Theological Seminary in Matupi; and All Nations Theological Seminary in Yangon.

Vision

The Seminary aspires to be locally and globally recognized as a place for making men and women excellence in theology and a heart for mission—a place where personal faith is nurtured, theological worldview broadened, biblical understanding enhanced, and mission spirit flourished.

Mission Statement

The CCIT exists to equip ministry and mission–driven pastors and other Christian leaders in a wholistic, multicultural, and ecumenical approach to learning. Maintaining distinctively Baptist and Evangelical Christian education, the Seminary endeavours to excel its students in spirituality, scholarship, and service. The Seminary seeks networking and fellowship with other Seminaries in Myanmar.

Goals

The goals of the Principal, Board of Trustees, Faculty and Staff members of CCIT are as follow:

  1. Be the voice for the mission of Post-Eden Drive—Our people, Our Land.
  2. Be recognized as an outstanding theological school among Christian leaders around the world and within the ATEM and ATESEA.
  3. Produce graduates that demonstrate excellence in their study; offer their lives for service; contextualize knowledge and practical skills to meet local needs; model the ideals of servant leadership; and positively influence and support their Churches and community for God’s glory.
  4. Be the Bible and Christ–centered institution for mission and service.
  5. Engage with near–by Churches and Community for mutual understanding and support.
  6. Appreciate and celebrate cultural diversity on and off the campus.
  7. Develop academic standards and practice.
  8. Respond to student needs and issues in a supportive way.
  9. Provide essential support system for students and workers in the Seminary.
  10. Engage in affiliation with local, regional, and international communities and theological associations.
  11. Obtain additional international accreditation and cooperation.
  12. Mentor and upgrade sister schools to be a competent and independent institution.

 

Our Team

Faculty

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Joel Za Hlei Kap, ThD

Principal
Professor of Eco-Theology
Email: joelzhkap@ccitheo.com
Anthony Thawng Hlei, ThD

Anthony Thawng Hlei, ThD

Vice-Principal
Professor of Church History
Email: anthonythlei@ccitheo.com
Tial Hling, MTh

Tial Hling, MTh

Treasurer
Professor of Church History
Email: tialhliang@ccitheo.com
Mang Hup Luai, PhD

Mang Hup Luai, PhD

Registrar cum Academic Dean
Professor of Old Testament
Email: mhluai@ccitheo.com
Van Sui Hnin, MTh

Van Sui Hnin, MTh

Student Dean cum Warden
Lecturer, New Testament
Email: vansuihnin@ccitheo.com
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Lalbiakthangi, MTh

Faculty Sectary
Professor of Religion & Philosophy
Email: lalbiakthangi@ccitheo.com
Lal Biak Hnem, MTh

Lal Biak Hnem, MTh

Chaplain
Professor of Care & Counseling
Email: lalbiakhnem@ccitheo.com
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Lon Thang, ThD

Director of Daikonia Mission Training Center
Professor of Theology
Email: lonthang@ccitheo.com
Bawi Cung Nawl, MTh

Bawi Cung Nawl, MTh

Director of Lailun Integrated Development Centre
Lecturer, Old Testament
Email: bawicungnawl@ccitheo.com
Bawi Cung Lian, ThD

Bawi Cung Lian, ThD

Professor of Christian Ethics
Email: bclian@ccitheo.com
Naomi Ni Em, MA

Naomi Ni Em, MA

Lecturer of Christian Education
Email: naominiemmk@ccitheo.com
Nok Kam, PhD

Nok Kam, PhD. Candidate

Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies
Email: nokkam@ccitheo.com
Nang Kim Mang, PhD. Candidate

Nang Kim Mang, PhD. Candidate

Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies
Emial: nangkimmang@ccitheo.com
Lwan May Oo, PhD. Candidate

Lwan May Oo, PhD. Candidate

Associate Professor of Theology
Email: lwanmayoo@ccitheo.com
Bewin Law Duh Lian, ThD (Study)

Bewin Law Duh Lian, ThD (Study)

Associate Professor of New Testament
Email: bewinldlian@ccitheo.com

Our Team

Staff

Thawm Sawm Langh, MA (Library Science)

Thawm Sawm Langh, MA
(Library Science)

Librarian
Email: tsawmlangh@ccitheo.com
Bawi Nuam Kim, MLIS (Library and Information Science)

Bawi Nuam Kim, MLIS
(Library and Information Science)

Assistant Librarian
Email: bawinuamkim@ccitheo.com
Bual Hnem

Bual Hnem

Assistant Librarian
Email: bualhnem@ccitheo.com
Zing Tha Par, BTh

Zing Tha Par, BTh

Accountant
Email: account@ccitheo.com
Tinh Khan Mang, BTh

Tinh Khan Mang, BTh

Media Manager
Email: media@ccitheo.com
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Vanlalzaua, BTh

Computer In charge
Email: computer@ccitheo.com
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Saw UK Thang

Manager of LIDC
Email: lidc@ccitheo.com
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Ms Naomi

Office Assistant
Email: office@ccitheo.com
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Daniel Kawl San Thang

Driver

Accreditation and Membership

The CCIT and all its degree programs are accredited by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). ATESEA is a full member of the World Conference of Associations of Theological Institutions (WOCATI) by which the association is networked with other regional associations and accreditation agencies for theological education worldwide like the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada, the American Theological Library Association (ATLA), and the Board of Theological Education in the Senate of Serampore College (BTESS) in India.

 

CCIT is a member of Association for Theological Education in Myanmar (ATEM). The ATEM is the biggest theological network nationally organized and directly managed by the only national ecumenical organization, Myanmar Council of Churches and recognized by Myanmar Baptist Convention (MBC).

 

CCIT also is an active member of Federation for Theological Education (FORTE). The FORTE is a theological network of eight regional Baptist theological schools in Chin State that are structurally and doctrinally relevant to the Chin Baptist Convention (CBC).

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