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Academic Requirements
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Course Structure and Requirements
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- This course is divided into four areas: "Biblical Studies," "Christian Thought," "Practical Theology," and "Communication Studies." Students enrolled in the Master of Arts program must complete the core courses "Introduction to the New Testament" and "Introduction to the Old Testament" (6 credits) within the "Biblical Studies" area, as well as any three core courses within the "Christian Thought" area (including "Church History (I) and (II)" or "Systematic Theology (I), (II), and (III)", totaling 9 credits), to graduate. 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.
See subject examples for details.
| Category\Subject | Core compulsory courses | credit | Examples of elective courses | credit |
| Biblical Studies | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Introduction to the New Testament | 3 | Individual books of the New or Old Testament | 2 | |
| Bible study topics or others | Depending on the subject | |||
| Christian Thought | Systematic Theology (Part 1) | 3 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Systematic Theology (Part Two) | 3 | Overview of Chinese Church History | 3 | |
| Systematic Theology (Part 3) | 3 | Apologetics and Church Ministry | 3 | |
| Church History (I) | 3 | Historical Special | 2 | |
| Church History (Part Two) | 3 | Theologian topics or others | Depending on the subject | |
| Practical Theology | -------------------- | Pastoral and Thanatology Guide | 2 | |
| Teaching and Learning | 2 | |||
| Worship Ministry and Practice | 2 | |||
| Care counseling ministry or other | Depending on the subject | |||
| Communication Studies | -------------------- | Public speaking skills | 2 | |
| Church and Culture | 2 | |||
| Communication Studies and Christian Faith | 2 | |||
| other | Depending on the subject | |||
- 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.
- Course Structure:
- Master of Arts Curriculum StructureThe credit requirements for students, based on their chosen major (or no major), are as follows:
- Further Diploma/Certificate Course StructureIn addition to the compulsory course "Research and Writing" and the credit requirements for the core compulsory courses, students can freely choose courses according to their interests.
| Biblical Studies Major |
Christian Thought Major |
Practical Theology Major |
Communication Studies Major |
No major | |
| Scope of Bible Studies # | 21 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Christian thought categories # | 9 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| The category of practical theology | 6 | 6 | 18 | 6 | 6 |
| Communication Studies | -- | -- | -- | 12 | -- |
| Comprehensive review of core courses | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Special research articles | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Free elective courses | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 21 |
| Total credits: | |||||
The required credits for the "Bible Studies" and "Christian Thought" categories already include 15 credits of core compulsory courses.
| Reading options | Total credits | Required subjects |
| Further Education Diploma | 24 credits | Any four core compulsory courses totaling 12 credits; A total of 12 credits for any subject at the master's level. |
| Advanced Education Certificate | 12 credits | Any two core compulsory courses, totaling 6 credits; A total of 6 credits for any subject at the master's level. |
- Graduation requirements and study period: In addition to the compulsory course "Research and Writing" and attendance at at least three "Spiritual Building Meetings," all students in this course must complete the corresponding credits within the designated study period to meet graduation requirements. Master of Arts students must also complete "Comprehensive Review of Core Courses" and "Special Topic Research Paper."
| Reading options | Credit requirements | Completion deadline |
| Master of Arts | 48 points | 8 years |
| Further Education Diploma | 24 points | 4 years |
| Advanced Education Certificate | 12 points | 2 years |
cost
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- Course fees: HK$1,780 per credit point, or HK$3,560 per course (2 credit points) or HK$5,340 per course (3 credit points).
- 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.
Registration Method
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- 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
- Call 2711 2552 or WhatsApp 9317 5138 to obtain an application form; or
- On the hospital's website Online Application 或 Download PDF Forms