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Master of Theology
Designed to equip ministers and theological educators with skills in critical thinking and advanced research and to enhance their ability to serve the church through academic excellence as it responds to the needs of the time.
Thesis Track
The programme also seeks to prepare students to do doctoral work either locally or overseas. The programme may be completed in two years. Both full-time and part-time students must complete their thesis writing and defend the thesis in an oral examination within 2 semesters. Four areas of concentration are offered through two academic divisions: (1) Biblical Studies in Old Testament and New Testament and (2) Theological Studies in Systematic Theology and Historical Theology. English or Mandarin interpretation of all ThM lectures is provided.
General Studies Track
As an alternative to these concentrations, the ThM programme also offers a General Studies track for those who would like to pursue advanced studies without having to write a thesis. This will be a two-year terminal degree requiring the completion of four ThM area seminars (two from Biblical Studies and two from Theological Studies), two readings courses in Biblical and/or Theological Studies, and two elective courses. The basic entrance and graduation requirements apply, except for the completion of the thesis and oral exam.
Requirements
Entrance Requirements
- MDiv or MA (Biblical/Theological Studies) or equivalent from an accredited institution
- GPA of 3.3 in all master’s level work
- TOEFL: 570 (PBT)/232 (CBT)/89 (IBT) / IELTS: 6.5 and may also be required to pass an additional English entrance exam.
- Biblical Studies applicants must demonstrate their Greek/Hebrew language proficiency by passing a biblical language entrance exam.
- Theological Studies and General Studies applicants must pass a theological thinking and writing exam.
- Applicants must submit a research paper (related to their intended area of study) that demonstrates their ability to research and write at a high level.
- Additional 1 year of ThMprep is required to make up for any credits deficiencies or lack evidence of adequate foundation in academic preparation for ThM studies.
Graduation Requirements
- Earn a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0.
- Complete required coursework: 2 core courses, 1 readings course and 1 elective (General Studies track: 4 core courses, 2 readings courses and 2 electives).
- Submit an approved thesis (around 30,000 words) and successfully defend it in an oral examination (exempted for General Studies track).
- Demonstrate Christian character and spiritual maturity.
Biblical / Theological Studies Curriculum
Year 1
| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Core course I
|
6 |
Readings course
|
6 |
| 12 |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Core course II
|
6 |
Elective course
|
6 |
| 12 |
Year 2
| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
Thesis proposal and writing |
- |
| - |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Thesis completion and oral examination | 6 |
| 6 |
General Studies Curriculum
Year 1
| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Core course I
|
6 |
Readings course I
|
6 |
| 12 |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Core course II
|
6 |
Elective course I
|
6 |
| 12 |
Year 2
| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Core course III
|
6 |
Readings course II
|
6 |
| 12 |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Core course IV
|
6 |
Elective course II
|
6 |
| 12 |
Faculty Members Involved in the ThM Programme
Those marked with red can supervise research in Chinese and English.
Adjunct Faculty
骆德恩博士
Dr Andrew Loke
Adjunct Faculty (Theological Studies)
Associate Professor,
Hong Kong Baptist University
高振元博士
Dr Timothy Kao
Adjunct Faculty (Biblical Studies)
Independent Bible Scholar/Minister
Blended Learning at SBC
At SBC, we seek to build up our community through blended learning: designing synchronous and asynchronous learning activities using both physical and online platforms. Students may expect to be enriched with a variety of face-to-face and online learning experiences during their studies at SBC.
