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Wong Fook-Kwong Associate Professor of Old Testament Ethics is an interdisciplinary subject in nature. For example, when discussing the issue of abortion, in addition to having sufficient knowledge of philosophy, sociology, and biblical teachings, you also need to have a certain understanding of pregnancy and childbirth. Similarly, when discussing some issues in gene therapy, in addition to having an understanding of the disciplines being studied, one must also understand the various sciences involved. Old Testament ethics is a field of ethics that examines the values, assumptions, and practices of the Old Testament to see how they relate to issues facing people today. The name "Old Testament Ethics" does not mean that other disciplines are ignored; it simply means that today's issues are discussed from an Old Testament perspective. Academically speaking, discussing ethics in this way would lead to the problem of "mistaking the era" because the Old Testament era and the present era are inherently incomparable. However, the existence and practical legitimacy of Old Testament ethics are theological: God's word transcends time, culture, and geography. ...

Ho Ching-man M.Div. Student I remember that in my first year, teachers and seniors encouraged us to take elective classes taught by other teachers in addition to the required courses, so that we could learn from each teacher’s expertise in the Bible, theological thought, and practical subjects. I hoped that in addition to enriching my knowledge, I could also broaden my faith horizons through the experiences of different teachers. Over the past two years, in addition to studying subjects taught by a single teacher in his or her specialized field, I also had the opportunity to attend some classes that adopted "collaborative teaching", namely "Preaching", "Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling" and "Pastoral Leadership and Ministry". All three subjects belong to the category of practical theology. ...