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

Chin Christian Institute of Theology (formerly known as Zomi Theological College) is the oldest Theological Institution in Chin State and is the only Theological Institution constitutionally owned by the Chin Baptist Convention, which belongs to Myanmar Baptist Convention.

The history of CCIT begins in Hakha, Chin State, Myanmar, where it was founded by missionary Chester Strait in 1928. During the World War II, the school was closed. To meet the need of the growing churches in the Chin Hills, Bible Schools were opened again in Hakha by the Johnsons, 1948, and in Tidim by the Nelsons, 1947. The said missionaries went home on furlough in 1952.

In Tedim, a Bible School was started again in 1953 under the name Zomi Baptist Convention Bible School. In 1954, the school was relocated to Hakha, and the Zomi Baptist Convention Executive Committee officially changed the name to Zomi Baptist Bible School in December 1956. In 1959, the school was relocated from Hakha to Falam. The school’s name was changed to Zomi Baptist Theological School in 1960. In 1974, the school was renamed Zomi Baptist Theological Seminary, and in 1983, it became Zomi Theological College. In March 2013, the school was renamed Chin Christian Institute of Theology.

The CCIT have had a B.Th joint-program with five sister schools: Chin Christian University (formerly known as Chin Christian College) in Hakha; Tedim Theological College, Tedim; and Bethel Theological Seminary, Tahan; Union Theological Seminary, Matupi; and All Nations Theological Seminary, Yangon.

Vision

Providing men and women quality theological education for engaging in Church ministry and Christian service that fulfil the great commission and glorify God.

Mission Statement

The Chin Christian Institute of Theology is committed to the preparation of men and women in the ministry and mission of church in Myanmar by proclaiming the Gospel and witnessing the acts of God. Programs of studies in CCIT are designed to strengthen and support the ministers of the church to meet the needs of the people and the challenges of the society through offering the students a foundation of theological education with its historical and theological contexts. Though the School is rooted in the traditions of mainline Protestant Christianity, denominationally Baptist, her educational function is ecumenical to the cultural and religious heritage of people in Myanmar and CCIT envisions training students for Church ministry and Christian service, helping students for the build-up of authentic humanity, supporting students for having mission spirit and experiencing mission work, and having networking and fellowship with other seminaries in Myanmar.

Goals

Toward the fulfillment of the statement of vision and mission, an academic program has been designed to strengthen and support the ministers of the church to meet the needs of the people and the challenges of the society through offering the students a foundation of theological education with its historical and theological contexts. The institutional goal of this academic program is to promote serious intellectual inquiry into and mastery of essential aspects of the Christian tradition and ways of living the Christian faith in daily life.

Goal 1:  to acquaint seminarians with the work of the Church as it affects pastoral ministry and to assist them in their recognition and development of ministerial skills (e.g., pastoral counseling, preaching, and organizing).

Goal 2: to provide opportunities for seminarians’ own discovery and enhancement of ministerial skills.

Goal 3: to support the development and continuing integration of ecclesial faith, pastoral ministry, and personal maturity.

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 Partnership

CCIT was accepted as a member institute of the Association for Theological Education for Theological Education in South East Asia, ATESEA, in 1982. Degrees offered by CCIT are accredited by the Association for Theological Education for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA).

CCIT also is a member school of Theological Education Department (TED) of Myanmar Baptist Convention, and in the Association for Theological Education of Myanmar (ATEM) of 34 seminaries and universities across Myanmar.

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