Program Objective

According to the guidelines of the Asia Theological Association, ABS has designed this accelerated program for students with approved Bachelor of Theology degree (4-year) to upgrade to a Master of Divinity degree without repeating many Bachelor level courses.  This program is also named Master of Divinity (Pastoral Upgrading) since September 2007.

Program Design

1. Candidates holding ABS approved Bachelor of Theology degree (4-year) may apply for this program.
2. Students must complete 80 credits, including a thesis (8 credits).
3. Full-time students should take at least 2 years to complete this program; part-time students must complete it in 5 years’ time.

Credit Requirements

Core Courses (30 credits)

Based on ABS full-time M. Div. curriculum requirements, core courses is determined based on the subjects students have taken before admission. 

Elective Courses (42 credits)

Students are free to take any general master-level courses, but some may have prerequisites that students must pay attention to.

Thesis (8 credits)

With the guidance of the mentor, complete a thesis (minimum word limit: 20,000 in Chinese).

Language of Instruction

This program is primarily conducted in Cantonese, with supplementary instruction in English.

Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an approved theological seminary.
2. A recommendation from the affiliated church is needed.

For application and enquiry

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

**Program content is subject to official seminary announcements.

**This program is accredited by the Asia Theological Association(ATA). Period of Accreditation: 2001-2028.