Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary

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Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary
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Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary in February 2008
MottoCorrectly handles the word of truth
Type Private
Established1951;74 years ago (1951)
Affiliation Baptist Convention of Hong Kong
Address
1 Nin Ming Road, Sai O, Sai Kung North
,
Campus Urban
Website www.hkbts.edu.hk

The Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary is a Baptist theological institute located in Hong Kong, China. It is affiliated with the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong.

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History

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Campus church in February 2008

The school was founded in 1951 by the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong on the premises of Kowloon City Baptist Church. [1] In 1958, it inaugurated a new campus. [2] In 1999, it moved to its current building. [3] [4]

Programs

The school offers programs in evangelical theology, whose licentiate, master and doctorate. [5]

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References

  1. J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 286
  2. Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary, A Brief History of the Seminary, hkbts.edu.hk, Hong Kong, retrieved August 15, 2020
  3. Jeff Jones, Hong Kong seminary president earns D.Min. from Golden Gate, baptistpress.com, USA, June 7, 2005
  4. Yan Ning, 但須透明公開, hk01.com, Hong Kong, April 13, 2017
  5. Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary, Main Campus Programs, hkbts.edu.hk, Hong Kong, retrieved August 15, 2020