Master of Christian Studies (2-year Program)

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 Bible Studies, Theological Studies, Christianity & Chinese Cultural Studies or 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)

Biblical Studies Major

LA513 New Testament Greek I

LA514 New Testament Greek II

LA519 New Testament Exegesis

LA541 Old Testament Hebrew I

LA542 Old Testament Hebrew II

LA549 Old Testament Exegesis

BS522 Biblical Theology OR

NT501 New Testament Theology OR

OT501 Old Testament Theology

And three New or Old Testament Biblical Studies electives

 

Theology Studies Major

TH513 Systematic Theology III

TH505 Christian Ethics

And eight Theological Studies electives

 

Christianity and Chinese Cultural Studies

Ten Christianity and Chinese Cultural Studies electives

 

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

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