Program Objective

This program aims at equipping Christians who intend to minister through their occupation with up-to-date theological and ministry knowledge, to better prepare them to help build the church in the rapidly changing world.  The program also serves to provide a one-year trial of life as an “ABS Cheung Chau campus seminarian” for young Christians who are fresh graduates or considering a full-time, lifelong professional ministry to make clear their calling.

Program Design

1. Students need to complete 12 courses (36 credits), and other graduation requirements.
2. Studying and living full-time for a year in Cheung Chau campus.

Credit Requirements

Major                               6 courses         18 credits
Electives                          6 courses         18 credits
Grad. Requirements                                4 credits

Total                                                       40 credits

Major Courses (18 credits)

BS515 Hermeneutics OR Biblical Studies/Biblical Language Course
BS515 Hermeneutics OR Biblical Studies/Biblical Language Course
CH504 Church History I: The Building and Continuity of the Early Church
TH547 Doctrine, Theology and Contextual Reflection OR
            CS552 The History of Church-State Relations in China OR
            CH526 History of Church in China
SF531 Vocational Life OR PT558 Human Development and Transformative Discipleship
PT525 Personality and Spiritual Growth OR PT540 Prayer and Christian Growth

Elective Courses (18 credits)

Students may choose any courses provided in the Cheung Chau campus (with the exception of pastor-exclusive courses).  Note that some courses have prerequisites.

Other Graduation Requirements (4 credits)

1. Participate in the graduate camp (3-day 2-night camp)
2. Serving in a church for six months
3. Reading the New Testament once

Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must be born-again Christians, have been baptized and members of a local church for at least 2 years at the anticipated time of enrolment.
2. Demonstrate acceptable levels of spiritual maturity, appropriate giftedness, and ministry involvement in the church.  A recommendation from the affiliated church is needed.
3. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
4. Applications need to attend the interview and sit for a written examination.

For application and enquiry,

email: absadmission@abs.edu
tel: (852) 3657 4731

**This program is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA).  Period of Accreditation: 2023-2028.