What Have I Gained

Lei Jiansheng (graduated in 2010) Acting Senior Pastor of Causeway Bay Baptist Church I completed the Master of Divinity course at a seminary of another denomination. After pastoring for three years, I went to the Baptist University to study for a master's degree in theology and graduated in 2010. Before officially enrolling, I asked my seniors about the uniqueness of the teaching model and learned that it is a small class teaching model for guided reading and learning (guided...
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The Cornerstone of Truth Stands Tall

So Ka-fai (Graduated in 2008) Acting Senior Pastor of Sha Tin Baptist Church "Theology" refers to the study of God-related topics. It covers a vast field that no one can fathom even in a lifetime of energy. I felt that my understanding of theology was quite shallow in the past, and studying for a master's degree in theology course gave me the opportunity to enter the world of theology. Through reading, thinking, analysis, discussion and reporting, as well as the teacher's explanation, I gained an understanding of the depth of faith. A feeling and experience. ...
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What Studying Hard Is for?

Huang Shuncheng, a theology classmate, I have always grown up and served in other denominations, but now as a Master of Theology student from "Baptist", what experience do I have in this college that emphasizes the Baptist tradition? Thank God, the classmates who studied with me and the teachers who “flogged” us gave me wonderful and special experiences, and this is a gift given to me by the Lord. What I gained was not only due to the arrangement of the course, but also due to the hidden lessons that were not noticed by others. ...
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The Joy of Learning

Chen Heying, a Bible student, still remembers that when he was completing the Master of Divinity course, he thought that before he studied theology, he spent ten years studying work-related courses, and the ministry lasted a lifetime, just three years. The basic theology courses passed by in a hurry, and I had to say goodbye to campus before I could deepen what I had learned. In order to achieve better results in serving biblical teachings, I had the idea of continuing my studies when I graduated. Because of the dilemma between pastoral care and further study, I chose to focus on church service first. Two years later, the church added several evangelist co-workers to share the burden of service, and I thought it was the right time to enroll in a master of theology course. ...
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Genuinely Putting Faith in Practice

Deng Aihua, a theology classmate. When I share with others that my calling is missionary, I often get the following response: "Oh! Then why do you still spend time studying for a master's degree in theology?" That tone of confusion arouses My reflection. When did people start to separate theology and practice into unrelated things? What kind of faith is it that lacks the practice of theological reflection? ...
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A More Solid Foundation ---- The ThM Class for Advanced Study

The School established a graduate school in 2000 to offer a Master of Theology (ThM) degree program, and in 2013, it continued to offer a Doctor of Theology (ThD) degree program. Through two basic degree programs - the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) and the Master of Divinity (MDiv) courses, we cultivate workers for the church who can undertake pastoral care, missions, and evangelistic ministries; and the purpose of the establishment of the graduate school is to provide in-depth Theological education provides a group of pastors who have completed basic courses with the opportunity to further their studies, establish a more solid foundation, engage in academic research on the Bible and theology, and be equipped, updated and developed in teaching and pastoral ministry. ...
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The Growth of HKBTS: The Growth of Students

Liu Zhenpeng, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology (Christian Ethics) In the past five years, "Baptism in God" has been moving towards the goal and direction of "discipleship". The "disciple group" refers to all the faculty, staff and classmates of the college; we are all disciples of Jesus Christ, so we learn to be disciples of the Lord together. This is exactly the fulfillment of the Great Commission of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20): to make disciples of the Lord. For students, if they do not first learn and practice in the college community to become disciples of the Lord, how can they fulfill the great commission of "making people disciples of the Lord" in the churches they serve in the future? ...
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One-on-One Faculty-Student Mentoring

Kwong Zhenhua Associate Professor of Practical Theology (World Religions) has adopted a "one-to-one mentoring system" for students' spiritual cultivation since the fall semester of 2009. This shift is significant. Thinking back to thirty years ago, when I was a seminary student, the college mainly cultivated students’ spirituality through morning assemblies, morning prayer meetings and evening prayer meetings, and spiritual growth was seen as a personal relationship with God. The help of morning meetings and prayer meetings in spiritual formation is unquestionable. But the Bible also shows that the master-disciple relationship is an important channel for spiritual cultivation, and the relationship between Jesus and the Twelve Apostles is exactly that. Therefore, cultivating spirituality through the master-disciple relationship is a time-honored method, and its effectiveness cannot be replaced by other methods. ...
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The Rainbow after the Storm

Wu Guojie, Associate Professor of Christian Thought (Church History) After the storm, the college was replaced by Dean Cao Weitong. The wheels that were originally stuck began to be gradually repaired and adjusted with spiritual discernment. Some of the parts with problems were polished and refurbished, and some were screened and replaced; those that were damaged in the storm were also carefully repaired and lubricated with love. Driven by the grace of Heavenly Father, the redemption of Christ, and the burning power of the Holy Spirit, "Nianminghao" relies on the guidance of theological wisdom, uses preaching and teachings, and spiritual care as knots to set up the sail of earnest hospitality and missionary calling, and strives forward. Sailing. ...
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Cross-disciplinary Studies and Good Servant

Wong Fook-Kwong, Professor of Old Testament Bible. I have been serving at the Baptist Church for more than fifteen years, and I have seen the college go through many changes. Overall, the academic level of the college has been significantly improved in recent years, and the academic atmosphere has become stronger. In the area of Bible studies, we currently have four full-time teachers and three regular special teachers. This is the strongest lineup I have seen in "Baptism" for more than ten years. Two important factors for the improvement of academic standards are the launch of the Doctor of Theology (ThD) program and the strengthening of the Master of Theology (ThM) program. Due to the development of these two courses, teachers have to devote more efforts to research and writing; and the growth of the teacher team has formed a driving force that has led to a corresponding improvement in the level of other courses in the school. I joke with my students that they complain a lot when they write papers of only a few thousand words and are only read by one (very sympathetic) teacher; while we, as teachers, have to write papers of more than 100,000 words. books, and anyone can read and criticize our work! In contrast, students should be thankful and not complain like the Israelites in the wilderness. ...
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