Diploma of Theology

Course Structure

1. Coursework Phase (5 subjects, 50 credits):

1. • • Anglicanism (10 credits)
     • Church History (10 credits)
     • Biblical Studies (10 credits)
     • Introduction to History of Christian Thought (10 credits)
     • Christian Ministry (10 credits)

2. Final Essay Writing Phase (2 subjects, 10 credits):

• • Writing Skill (2 credits)
  •  Final Essay (8 credits)

Subjects

Anglicanism (10 credits)

Content:

• What Church are we?

Topics: 

• A Historical Church
• An Institutional Church
• A Holy Catholic Church
• A Worshipping Church
• A Church with Mission

Church History (10 credits)

• Study the philosophy of history and the historical development of the church

Topics:

• The philosophy of history: The importance of History in Theology
• The development of doctrine in the Early Church
• The writings of the Church Fathers: the importance of the Patristic Era
• The East–West Schism: the Great Schism of 1054 between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches
• The Reformation: reform and schism
• The English Reformation: Protestant thinking and the Prayer Book tradition
• The historical development of the worldwide Anglican Communion
• The missionary history of the church in China
• The establishment and development of the Chung Hua Sheng Kung Hui
• An introductory history of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui

Biblical Studies (10 credits)

Topics:

• Old Testament Overview
• Pentateuch
• Historical Books
• Prophetic Literature
• Psalm and Wisdom Literature
• Apocryphal Overview
• New Testament Overview
• Synoptic Gospel
• Johannine Literature
• Pauline Epistles

Introduction to History of Christian Thought (10 credits)

Topics:

• The Teaching of Early Church
• Heresies and Apologetic
• Doctrines developed in Ecumenical Councils
• Monasticism and Spiritual Tradition
• Scholasticism
• Eastern Spirituality
• Theological Development in Reformation
• The Anglican Way
• Contemporary Development of Theology
• The Future and Challenge of Theology

Christian Ministry (10 credits)

Topics:

• Spiritual Growth
• Worship and Liturgy
• A Serving Life
• Mission
• Caring and Companionship
• Christian Ethics
• Christian Education
• Social Care and Services
• Church System and Administration
• Healthy Church

Entry Requirement

• Graduated from Secondary School; OR
• 5 years or above working experience

Duration

• 1 to 2 years (can extend one more year with Extension Fee of HK$1,000)

Fees

• Application Fee: HK$200 (one off)
• Tuition Fee: HK$2,000 per subject
• Audit Fee: HK$1,200 per subject

Ways of Teaching

• Face to face teaching
• Online platform (for overseas students only)

Language

• Cantonese

Enrolment & Enquiries:

Phone: (852) 2521 7708
Email: admission@minghua.edu.hk
WhatsApp: (852) 9530 7241