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- Diploma/Certificate in Worship and Art (Master's Degree Program)
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Course Objectives
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Academic Requirements
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Course Structure and Requirements
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- The course is divided into four categories: "Bible Studies", "Christian Thought", "Practical Theology" and "Worship and Art".
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 | -------------------- | Introduction to Christian Spirituality | 2 | |
| Teaching and Learning | 2 | |||
| Pastoral and Thanatology Guide | 2 | |||
| Care counseling ministry or other | Depending on the subject | |||
| Worship and Art | -------------------- | Worship Ministry and Practice | 2 | |
| A comprehensive review of the Psalms and an appreciation of sacred music | 2 | |||
| Worship and Art Workshop | 2 | |||
| Worship and Hymn Theology | 2 | |||
| Funeral Design and Pastoral Theology | 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:
| Reading options | Total credits | Required subjects |
| Further Education Diploma | 24 credits | Core required courses for the Master of Arts program at this campus: at least 6 credits; and For any Master's level course offered by this department: a minimum of 6 credits; and The major courses offered by this department in the field of worship and art require a minimum of 12 credits. |
| Advanced Education Certificate | 12 credits | Core required courses for the Master of Arts program at this campus: at least 3 credits; and Any master's degree course offered by this department: minimum 3 credits; and The major courses offered by this department in the field of worship and art require a minimum of 6 credits. |
- Graduation requirements and study period: 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.
| Reading options | Credit requirements | Completion deadline |
| 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.
- Students who meet the graduation requirements can apply for graduation from the headquarters and must pay the graduation fee.
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