Program Goal

The Master of Divinity is primarily designed for Christians in response to God’s call to Christian vocation. It also provides opportunity for pastors/ministers to further their theological training. It is intended to equip students to grow in the spiritual, academic and vocational areas of ministry; therefore, they can contribute effectively to the furtherance of the Gospel. The Master of Divinity degree provides a core curriculum to acquaint students with the various disciplines involved in the practice of ministry, as well as an opportunity to specialize in a particular field of interest. There are three specializations: Biblical Studies, Pastoral Counselling and Urban Ministry. The degree requires a total of 96 credit hours. Students with previous equivalent academic credits may apply for exemption. However, all students are required to undertake Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), so as to enable them to address life challenges and to care and shepherd others.
 

For graduates who do not have a Bachelor of Theology but are admitted to the Master of Divinity program, they are advised to take a major in Biblical Studies. No additional credit is required under the arrangement. However, if a major in other specializations is chosen, the students are required to complete four additional courses in bible studies (a total of 12 credits). 

Full-time students are expected to complete in 3 years. Part-time students are expected to complete in 5 years. The maximum period of study is 7 years. Students are required to participate in non-credit, spiritual discipline activities, such as morning service, prayer meetings, choir practice, student union activities, etc. Single students are encouraged to live on campus.

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Program Outcomes

The program aims to deliver practical ministry instructions so that each student learns to implement the Mission of Christ and holistic ministry.​ Through the program, students will be able to:

1. Enhance their biblical knowledge and understand bible interpretation method.

2. Acknowledge church history and recognize different theological issues, spiritual and ethical topics.

3. Integrate their psychological, counselling and religious knowledge with basic clinical training, recognize their personal strengths and weaknesses, and implement holistic development. (For stuednts who are major in Pastoral Counselling)

4. Have a better understanding of topics like globalization, urbanization, theology of work and servant leadership and apply Christian values in an urban context. (For stuednts who are major in Urban Ministry)

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Admission Requirements

1. Committed to the call of God to full-time Christian ministry

2. A Bachelor’s degree in Theology from a recognized university, college or seminary, or equivalent 

3. Baptized for at least 2 years or longer 

4. Recommended by the church.

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Graduation qualification

Students should have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above, and have passed all courses required.

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Remarks

1. Generally, subjects of the same subject and level will be accepted for credit transfer, but the transferred credits cannot exceed 50% of the total credit requirements.

2. If you fail the entrance examination, you will need to study BS5003 Bible Overview.

3. Those who have not studied the basic Greek for at least one academic year must take additional BS5903A-B Greek IA-1B.

4. Must attend non-credit courses as required by the student handbook.

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Program Curriculum and Requirements