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Academic Requirements

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Course Structure and Requirements

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  1. This course is divided into four areas: "Biblical Studies," "Christian Thought," "Practical Theology," and "General Education." "Biblical Studies" and "Christian Thought" each have 12 credits (a total of 8 courses and 24 credits) and are considered "core courses." Since these "core courses" are prerequisites for some elective courses, students are advised to take them as early as possible to build a solid foundation.
    2. See subject examples for details.
    Category\Subject Core compulsory courses credit Examples of elective courses credit
    Biblical Studies New Testament background 3 Basic Exegesis 3
    New Testament Message 3 Individual books of the New or Old Testament 2
    Old Testament background 3 other Depending on the subject
    Old Testament Message 3
    Christian Thought Christian Theology (Part 1) 3 Christian Ethics 3
    Christian Theology (Part Two) 3 Overview of Chinese Church History 3
    Church History (I) 3 Baptist Faith and History 2
    Church History (Part Two) 3 Apologetics and Church Ministry 3
    other Depending on the subject
    Practical Theology -------------------- Basic Evangelism 2
    Introduction to Christian Missionary Education 3
    Church Management Principles 2
    Teaching and Learning 2
    Worship Ministry and Practice 2
    other Depending on the subject
    General Education -------------------- Introduction to Sociology 3
    thought process 2
    Introduction to Chinese Philosophy 2
    Introduction to Western Philosophy 2
    Introduction to Psychology 3
    other Depending on the subject
  1. In addition to the four categories mentioned above, this course includes a course called "Research and Writing." This course is 0 credits, tuition-free, and mandatory for all students.
  2. Course Structure:
    • Bachelor of Arts Curriculum Structure
      The credit requirements for students, based on their chosen major (or no major), are as follows:
    Bible Studies Major Christian thought major Practical Theology Major No major
    Research and Writing 0 0 0 0
    Scope of Bible Studies # 30 18 18 18
    Christian thought categories # 12 24 12 12
    Applied theological disciplines 12 12 24 12
    General Studies 14/6* 14/6* 14/6* 14/6*
    Free elective^ 12 12 12 24
    Total credits 80/72*
    The required credits for the "Bible Studies" and "Christian Thought" categories each include 12 credits of core compulsory courses.
    * The total number of credits required for enrollment depends on the applicant's prior academic qualifications. Please refer to the "Application Qualifications and Procedures" section below for details.
    ^ Students' elective courses must fall within the categories of "Bible Studies", "Christian Thought", or "Practical Theology".
    • Advanced Diploma/Diploma Course Structure
      In addition to the compulsory course "Research and Writing", students can freely choose any courses offered each semester (but the number of general education courses taken cannot exceed 30% credits required for graduation). Once the graduation credit requirements are met, students can apply for graduation.
  1. Graduation requirements and study period:
    2. In addition to the compulsory course "Research and Writing" and attendance at at least 3 "Spiritual Building Meetings", all students in this course must complete the corresponding credits within the specified study period in order to meet the graduation requirements.
    Awarded Credit requirements Study period
    Holding a Form 5 or diploma qualification, or
    Students admitted as "special students"         		Holding an associate degree or
    Advanced Diploma Qualification
    Bachelor 80 credits 72 credits 10 years
    Advanced Diploma 40 credits 36 credits 6 years
    diploma 20 credits 18 credits 3 years
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cost

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  1. Course fees: HK$1,152 per credit, or HK$2,304 per course (2 credits) or HK$3,456 per course (3 credits).
  2. Tuition discounts:
    • All newborns Register for subjects offered by the main campus during the 2026-27 academic year. Students aged 30 or under can receive a 20% discount on tuition fees; students aged 60 or over can receive a 40% discount on tuition fees.
    • Members of the Hong Kong Baptist Convention (regardless of age) enrolling in degree programs at this institution will receive a 20% discount on tuition fees.
    • Graduates of the missionary training program at the main campus of this institution, or those currently working as full-time pastors or church staff (including evangelistic officers, but excluding administrative officers), are eligible for a 20% discount on tuition fees.
    (Other tuition discounts are available at our campus; please contact us for details.)
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Registration Method

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  1. Visit the Lay Theological Education Department of Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary (10/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, 47-51 Shantung Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon / Mong Kok MTR Station Exit E2); or
  2. Call 2711 2552 or WhatsApp 9317 5138 to obtain an application form; or
  3. On the hospital's website Online Application 或 Download PDF Forms
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