The annual Commencement of Myanmar Institute of Theology for 2009 was held on March 7, at Phu Tha Phyu Hall, Seminary Hill, Insein.

At the auspicious occasion, the Honorary Doctorate Degree (Doctor of Divinity) was deservedly conferred to the following 5 church leaders:

1. Rev Mahn San Si Htay

(Chairman 2006-2009– The Bible Society of Myanmar)

(Archbishop retired, The Churches of the Province of Myanmar)

2. Rev Saw Mar Gay Gyi

(General Secretary – The Bible Society of Myanmar)

3. Rev Tha Din

4. Rev Win Tin and

5. Rev Arthur Ko Lay

One of the BSM staff, Rev James Min Dein (Secretary of Distribution) also earned his M. Min degree at the same occasion.