Professor Deng Shaoguang of Christian Thought (Theology and Culture) "Baptist" The Path to Doctoral Theology In the spring semester of 2013, "Baptist" launched a doctoral degree program in theology. Students can major in Biblical Studies (Old Testament or New Testament) or Christian Thought (Theology) or history). The following year, two alumni applied. They both completed the Master of Divinity and Master of Theology courses at HKBU. Not only did the two know each other, but they also majored in systematic theology when they were studying for a master's degree in theology, but their research subjects were different. Last summer (2020), one of them completed his studies, passed his thesis, and became the first Doctor of Theology in "Baptism". ...

Responding to the needs of the kingdom of God, Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary ("Baptist"), as one of the founders of the Asian Baptist Theological Seminary (ABGTS), has been co-organizing doctoral programs in Hong Kong since the 1960s. and the training of theological talents in Southeast Asia. Later, "Baptism" officially established its own research institute in 1999 and offered a master's degree course in theology. ...

Since the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary ("Baptist") launched its doctoral program in theology in 2013, the response has been good and the results have been satisfactory: five doctoral students in theology have been admitted so far, one of whom graduated last year and became a "Baptist" The first doctor of theology, his graduation thesis was also praised by Christian academic circles. This issue of "College News" introduces the origin and development of this course, and invites relevant teachers and students to share their experiences, so that readers can have a more comprehensive understanding of this course.

Ke Zhaotian, Master of Divinity I am really grateful that I can receive equipment at "Baptism"! These three years of study and life in the seminary are the grace given by the Triune God, in which we experience, witness and think about the specific meaning of "God is love". At the same time, He has used these three years to shape us in order to enable us as a class to participate in His ongoing salvation action. Both of the above involve what kind of seminary "Baptism" is. ...

Mai Ziying, Master of Divinity, is eager to meet the Lord with a pure heart. In the last lesson of pastoral leadership, the teachers asked us what kind of preachers we want to be after graduation. At that time, I responded intuitively: "Pure heart." "Clarity" to me is a state of being able to stand before God without any pretense. I hope that this kind of "clarity" can expose the self-deception and self-pity in my heart and allow me to see the Lord and His work more clearly. Indeed, there is nothing I look forward to more than “seeing the Lord and His work.” I long to be a person of "pure" heart. ...

Jiang Deyang, a bachelor of theology, Deyang, his wife and his father once had a teacher who had a calm temperament, gentleness and humility, extraordinary memory, and was very strict in teaching the original text. I remember that in the second semester of the second grade, when I was preparing to take the Greek class taught by him, I complained to him: "Teacher Cen! In the Hebrew class last semester, I have already learned "throwing the wheel"!" He said gently and calmly. He responded to me: "In this way, let's get rid of the other 'wheel' next semester!" In fact, during every Greek class exercise, he also asked: "Deyang! Is this really like this?", "Classmate, don't Help him! Let him think about it.", "Okay...think about it again? Are you sure?" In the end, I was completely "off the wheel"! ...

Brothers and sisters are called to enter the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary ("Baptist") to receive "Christian discipleship" theological education. During this period, they were equipped with theological knowledge, learned pastoral skills, and cultivated character. In the fellowship of this disciple group, they jointly faced the impact of the times, the destruction and construction of life, experienced God's love in difficulties, and deeply reflected on their faith. Refine your heart for service. I wish this year's graduates to become faithful pastors "for others", "for the church" and "for the world", preaching the gospel, establishing churches and expanding the kingdom of God. Now, let us listen to the reflections of the graduates of the theology course of the school.

Weng Xiaoyi, first-year Master of Divinity Xiaoyi, with my mother and younger brother I am a blessed "second generation believer". I have believed that my parents said there is a Father in heaven since I was a child. I have experienced Him truly helping me in life when I was in elementary school. I have participated in different short-term missions since junior high school, during which I was shocked by God’s deeds and my faith was strengthened. ...

Zhang Qiuming, a first-year master of divinity Qiu Ming and her husband Gui Hao. Since elementary school, I have had many opportunities to come into contact with Christianity. However, due to various reasons and excuses, I did not make the decision to believe in the Lord at a Christmas evangelistic meeting until I was working. In the past, my life was devoted to the pursuit of money and material things, and I longed for the attention and love of others. But after I believed in the Lord, God changed me, removed my material desires, taught me to be content and grateful, and no longer pursued people’s recognition and appreciation. , and taught me to love those around me unconditionally. ...

Liu Zhikang, a first-year Master of Divinity, Zhikang and his mother Qihua. I come from a Christian family and am a "second generation believer." I was already exposed to biblical knowledge and concepts of faith before I went to school, and I had a stable church life since I was a child. It can be said that my faith was formed unconsciously, and this growth experience is the greatest grace in my life. When I was in the third year of secondary school, I officially decided to follow the Lord Jesus. Although I am a "second-generation believer", I know very well that my faith is not a "second-hand" faith, and I often remind myself to internalize my faith and make it my own values. ...