The Joy of Learning

Chan Hop-ying (Biblical Studies Student) I still remember that when I finished my Master of Divinity, I thought about how I had spent ten years studying work-related courses before I started studying theology. Ministry is a lifelong process. Three years of basic theology courses passed by quickly, and I had to leave campus before I could deepen what I had learned. In order to have a better effect in the ministry of biblical teaching, I had the idea of continuing my studies when I graduated. It was difficult to do both pastoral work and further studies, so I chose to focus on church ministry first. Two years later, the church added several preaching colleagues to share the burden of ministry, and I thought it was the right time to enroll in the Master of Divinity program. ...
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Genuinely Putting Faith in Practice

Tang Oi-wah (Theology Student) When I share with others that my calling is mission, I often get this response: "Oh! Then why do you still spend time studying for a master's degree in theology?" The puzzled tone made me reflect. Since when did people separate theology and practice into two unrelated things? What kind of faith is the practice without theological reflection? ...
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A More Solid Foundation ---- The ThM Class for Advanced Study

The School established a graduate school in 2000 to offer a Master of Theology (ThM) degree program, and in 2013, it continued to offer a Doctor of Theology (ThD) degree program. Through two basic degree programs - the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) and the Master of Divinity (MDiv) courses, we cultivate workers for the church who can undertake pastoral care, missions, and evangelistic ministries; and the purpose of the establishment of the graduate school is to provide in-depth Theological education provides a group of pastors who have completed basic courses with the opportunity to further their studies, establish a more solid foundation, engage in academic research on the Bible and theology, and be equipped, updated and developed in teaching and pastoral ministry. ...
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The Growth of HKBTS: The Growth of Students

劉振鵬 實用神學(基督教倫理)助理教授 Vincent Lau Assistant Professor of Practical Theology (Christian Ethics)   過去五年,「浸神」是朝著「門徒群體」的目標與方向進發。「門徒群體」是指學院的全體教職員及同學;我們都是耶穌基督的門徒,所以一起學習作主的門徒。這正是踐行耶穌基督的大使命(太二十八18-20):使人作主的門徒。對同學而言,若同學不先在學院的群體中學習、踐行,讓自己成為主的門徒,他們日後怎能在所事奉的教會踐行「使人作主門徒」的大使命呢?...
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One-on-One Faculty-Student Mentoring

鄺振華 實用神學(世界宗教)副教授 Eric Kwong Associate Professor of Practical Theology (World Religion)   學院在2009年秋季學期開始,就學生的靈性培育採用了「一對一師徒制」。這個轉變意義重大。回想三十年前,當我還是神學生時,學院主要是藉著早會、早禱會和晚禱會來培育學生的靈性,而靈性長進則被視為個人與神的關係。早會和祈禱會對靈性培育的幫助是毋庸置疑的。但聖經亦顯示師徒關係是靈性培育的重要管道,而耶穌與十二門徒的關係正是師徒的關係。所以透過師徒關係來培育靈性,是一種源遠流長的方法,其果效並不是其他方法可以取代的。...
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The Rainbow after the Storm

吳國傑 基督教思想(教會歷史)副教授 Nathan Ng Associate Professor of Christian Thought (Church History)   風雨過後,學院改由曹偉彤院長執舵;原來卡著的機輪,開始以屬靈辨識逐步維修調整。有問題的部件,有的打磨翻新,有的篩選更替;在暴風雨中遭破損的,也細心加以修補,並添上愛心作潤滑油。在天父恩典、基督救贖和聖靈能力的燃燒推動下,「年明號」借助神學智慧的導航,以宣講教導、靈性關顧作繩結,揚起殷切款待、宣教召命的風帆,奮力向前航行。...
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Cross-disciplinary Studies and Good Servant

Wong Fook Kong (Professor of Old Testament) I have been serving at HKTS for over 15 years and have seen the school go through a lot of changes. Overall, the academic level of the school has improved significantly in recent years, and the academic atmosphere has become stronger. In the field of biblical studies, we now have four full-time teachers and three regular part-time teachers. This is the strongest team I have seen in HKTS in more than ten years. Two important factors in the improvement of academic standards are the establishment of the Doctor of Theology (ThD) program and the strengthening of the Master of Theology (ThM) program. The development of these two programs has required teachers to work harder in research and writing; and the growth of the teaching team has become a driving force for the improvement of the level of other courses in the school. I joke with students that they complain about writing papers of only a few thousand words and only having one (very sympathetic) teacher read them, while we as teachers have to write books of more than 100,000 words, and anyone can read our works and criticize them! In contrast, students should be thankful and not complain like the Israelites in the wilderness. ...
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Cherished Moments: The Morning Chapel and Personalized Pastoral Care

林國彬 院牧 Rev. Brian Lam (Chaplain)   近年香港浸信會神學院銳意學習成為一個門徒群體。我們首要學習一起敬拜神,而早會是我們這個群體的集體敬拜。   學院向來要求所有全時間同學必須出席早會,但八年前我開始在學院事奉時,卻看見有些同學因各種原因,不一定出席早會。從2009年新學年起,學院開始切實執行出席早會的規定。漸漸早會的景象出現了變化,師生和同工都很期待早會的時段,而且十分投入。我們一起在學院的大禮堂唱詩讚美神,一起祈禱,用神的話語彼此牧養(老師輪流宣講,畢業班同學也有「畢業講道」)。現在早會的氣氛和參與,跟八年前很不一樣。特別是每年12月在早會舉行的聖誕崇拜,除了有全體師生和同工一起參與,還加入了眾多相約回來聚首的校友,那看來有點震撼的場面總是叫人難忘。...
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Radical Sources of Change: The Conviction and Practice of Our Disciple Community

鄧紹光 基督教思想(神學與文化)教授 Andres Tang Professor of Christian Thought (Theology and Culture)   事物都在變化之中,問題只在怎樣的變化。「浸神」這五年來,也經歷著各種變化,逐漸讓人感到那種在耶穌基督裡總是不一樣的氣象。「浸神」這些日子以來的變化,並不止於一些外在可見的表現,也深入至這個群體的內在生命。表裡一致,是我這個局內人的體會,然而這是如何可能的?...
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Teachers’ Views on HKBTS’s Recent Development

In the January 2009 issue of "College News", a sharing article "Future Servant Leader" by the new dean was published. At that time, dean Cao had just taken office. At the end of the article, he recorded his vision: "I believe the sunrise is ahead. : "Baptism" can move into the future because of the hard work of the forefathers, because of the unity of the entire spiritual community of teachers, classmates, and co-workers, because of the cooperation of the churches and brothers and sisters, and because God has given us the gift of nurturing a new generation. The calling and privilege of servant leadership. Glory to the one true God.”…
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