神學涉獵證書(Certificate in Theological Overview)

Course Description

Certificate in Theological Overview (CTO) is a one-year part-time study program consisted of thirty times of weekly classroom meetings over the three terms of the academic year.  The program is a survey of the various subjects of Christian systematic theology, wide in range, and basic and essential in depth, of a typical seminary theological education at the certificate level.  It is suitable for those who prefer to study introductory theology in English.

Theological education is not only for knowledge and information, but also for life development of the students.  In addition to the classroom hours, this program also has group activities as led by the instructors, so that students and teachers may build up relationships of spiritual growth.

Calendar for this Program：

Sunday evening 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

30  weekly  2.5 hour classroom meetings and group activities

Fall Term：10 meetings, October 9 – December 18, 2022 (No class: November 13)

Winter Term：10 meetings, January 8 – March 19, 2023 (No class: January 22)

Spring Term：10 meetings, April 16 – June 18, 2023 

Fall Term: Systematic Theology 1

Introduction of Theological Studies

Theology of the Bible

Theology of God

Winter Term: Systematic Theology 2

Christology

Pneumatology

Soteriology                                                          

Spring Term: Systematic Theology 3

Ecclesiology

Eschatology

Evangelical Theology and others

Admission Requirements

• • A definite experience of Christian conversion
  • Water-baptized and regularly attending a Christian church
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Secondary school graduation or higher education (special consideration for applicants above 30 years of age without this education requirement)
  • Reference from the church which the applicant is attending

Graduation Requirements

• • Attendance in at least 75% of the classes
  • Participation in the one-day retreat in every term
  • For each term, finish required readings and submit one book report
  • Complete the required assignments

                     (Graduation Ceremony will be held on July 9, 2023)

Fees

• Tuition : MOP5,250 (MOP1,750 for each of the three terms)
• Application : MOP200 (non-refundable)
• Graduation : MOP280 (Graduation Ceremony: July 9, 2023)
  *Note: Financial assistance is available and will be considered individually for those with certain financial difficulties.

Application Procedure

• Submit a completed “Application for Admission” form together with the following items:

        (a).Application fee of MOP200 (non-refundable)
        (b).Two photographs of the applicant (1½ inch size)
        (c).One copy each of applicant’s identification card and education transcripts
        (d).Essay – Applicant’s personal testimony of Christian conversion (500 words)
        (e).Essay – Applicant’s reasons of application (500 words)

Note: Applicants who have taken MBI’s Certificate in Biblical Overview may not need to submit items (b), (c), and (d).

• Come in for an interview after all the required documents have been received
• Wait for notification from MBI regarding application

Instructor: Rev. Dr. Patrick Lau

Application Deadline： September 30, 2022