Program Objective

This program aims to provide Christians who intend to minister through their occupation with basic theological training, preparing them to be efficient lay leaders for the church in this rapidly changing world.

Program Design

1. Students need to complete 24 courses (72 credits), and other graduation requirements.
2. The program can be completed within 2 years full-time.
3. Students can select to major in Intercultural Studies, or opt not to take any major.

Credit Requirements

Core                                 9 courses         27 credits
Major                               10 courses       30 credits
Electives                          5 courses         15 credits
Grad. Requirements                                8 credits

Total                                                       80 credits

Core Courses (27 credits)

OT532 Introduction to the study of the Old Testament
NT532 Introduction to the study of the New Testament
BS515 Hermeneutics
CH504 Church History I: The Building and Continuity of the Early Church
CH505 Church History II: The Medieval Period, Pre- and Post-Reformation
TH511 Systematic Theology I
TH512 Systematic Theology II
CH526 History of Church in China
PT561 Christian Education and Teaching Ministry

Major Courses (30 credits)

Intercultural Studies Major

ME541 Missionary Anthropology
ME542 Evangelism, Church Planting and Church Growth OR ME574 Life and Work of a Cross-Cultural Missionary
ME543 History of Christian Missions
ME544 Folk Religions
ME546 Biblical Theology of Mission
ME579 Field Research Methods OR ME540 Acts of the Apostles and Missions
ME536 Cross-Cultural Field Internship
And three Intercultural Studies electives

No Major (30 credits)

Ten electives of the student’s choice (with the exception of pastor-exclusive courses).  Note that some courses have prerequisites.

Elective Courses (15 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 (8 credits)

1. Participate in the graduate camp (3-day 2-night camp)
2. Complete a reflection paper with 3,500 words in Chinese
3. Serving in a church for a year
4. Reading the Bible once (include both Old and New Testaments)

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: 2001-2028.