Program Goals

The Master of Divinity with theological degree program is to enhance pastors/ministers in their pastoral leadership. Students can have an emphasis in the study based on their ministerial context, interest, or talent. After completion, students would acquire:

• The capacity for critical and constructive theological reflection regarding the content and processes of the areas of emphasis;
• Skill in the design, implementation, and assessment of ministry in that emphasis area;
• An understanding of the various disciplines that undergird the area of emphasis; and
• Growth in personal and spiritual maturity.
• This program also prepares students to study advanced programs oriented to theological or ministerial research (Master of Theology or Doctor of Ministry).

Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor of Theology degree or equivalent from an institution recognized by LTS; and
• Applicants must have been baptized for at least three years prior to application for study; and
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese; and
• Having appropriate indicators of the intellectual, personal, and vocational aptitude for leadership in the specialized area; and
• The ability to engage in graduate-level study for academic pursuits and personal development.

Area of Emphasis

Biblical Studies and Teaching*
Systematic Theology
Christian Counseling
Spirituality and Worship
Mission and Diakonia

* Prerequisite for 6 credits of Biblical Hebrew or 6 credits of Biblical Greek; otherwise, the admitted student should fulfill the requirement via the courses at LTS on an extra-credit basis.
 

Further Study

A Master of Divinity degree holder can continue to study for the Master of Arts in specific emphasis / Master of Theology / Doctor of Ministry programs at LTS.

(course credits in brackets)

i) Courses on Area of Emphasis

10 courses on Area of Emphasis (30)

　Homiletics and Biblical Teaching (BS/OT/NT/JS/LHb/LGk/HM/CE)

　Systematic Theology (CH/HT/DM/CT)

　Christian Counseling (CP)

　Spirituality and Worship (SW/WL)

　Mission and Diakonia (DK/MC/RC)

ii) Courses on Leadership (LD)

2 courses (6)

iii) Free Electives

12 courses (36)