Ms. Bok, Hellen - Lutheran Theological Seminary

Education:

D.Th. studies, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Hong Kong, 2012-.
M.Th. in-depth (Intercultural Theology), Protestant Theological University, the Netherlands, 2016.
Spiritual Direction Formation in Ignatian Tradition, Xavier House, Hong Kong, 2016.
International Scholarship Course: Land, Peoples, Theology, & Sustainability, Swedish Theological Institute in Jerusalem, Israel, 2013.
M.Th. (Spirituality), Lutheran Theological Seminary, Hong Kong, 2012.
Post-Master’s Certificate of Advanced Educational Specialization (Religious Education), Boston College, U.S.A., 2009.
Certificate of the Spiritual Direction Internship Program, Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, U.S.A., 2008.
M.Ed. (Educational Administration), Ohio University, U.S.A., 2005.
B.A. (Major in Psychology, Minor in Communication), Ohio University, U.S.A., 2003.
Certificate of Professional Development - Engaging Children’s Minds, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A., 1999.
Certificate in Child Care (Distinction), Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee), Hong Kong, 1984.

Teaching:

Lecturer, Lutheran Theological Seminary, 2022-.
Assistant Coordinator of Mekong Ministry, Lutheran Theological Seminary, 2022-.
Curriculum Coordinator, The Formation Series “Family Empowers: Joining Children (3-8 years old) on the Spiritual Journey”, Lutheran Theological Seminary Theological Education by Extension, 2020-.
Professional Development Coach, Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association (Hong Kong), 2020-.
Part-Time Lecturer & Fieldwork Supervisor, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Early Childhood Education), 2011-2013.
Visiting Lecturer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2001-2002.
Lecturer, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Early Childhood Education), 1995-2001.
Supervisor, The Salvation Army Chai Wan Nursery, 1992-1995.
Assistant Supervisor, The Salvation Army Tsuen Wan Nursery, 1989-1992.
Special Child Care Worker, The Salvation Army Wo Che Nursery, 1987-1989.
Child Care Worker, The Salvation Army Wo Che Nursery, 1984-1987.

Ecclesiastical:

Board Member and Honorary Secretary, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, 2020-.
Member, Department of Overseas Mission, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, 2020-.
Member, Department of School Education, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, 2020-.
Executive Committee Member, Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service, 2020-.
Chairperson of Joint Kindergarten Management Committee, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, 2020-.
School Manager, Joint Nursery School Management Committee of 7 Kindergartens, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, 2020.
Supervisor, the School Management Committee, ELCHK Nam Chong Kindergarten, 2020-.
School Manager, the School Management Committee, ELCHK Tseung Kwan O Kindergarten, 2020-.
Editorial Board Member, Hong Kong Association of Christian Missions, 2019-.
Member, Working Group on Children’s Worship Series: Rejoice in the Lord, Taosheng Publishing House, Hong Kong, 2018-.
Member, Spiritual Formation Committee, Maryknoll Convent School, 2012-2020.
Supervisor, the School Management Committee, ELCHK Tseung Kwan O Kindergarten, 2011-2020.
School Manager, the School Management Committee, ELCHK Nam Chong Kindergarten, 2011-2020.
School Manager, the School Management Committee, ELCHK Wo Che Lutheran School, 2011-2020.
Mentor, University Student Fellowships, Episcopal Boston Chinese Ministry, 2007-2010.
Board Member and Honorary Treasurer, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, 1996-2002.
Vice-Chairperson of Department of School Education, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, 1996-2002.
Supervisor of the School Management Committee of 5 Kindergartens, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, 1996-2002.

Memberships:

Membership of the Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association (Hong Kong)