36 monthsProgramme duration
5,720 USDTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
MPhil Stream
Students are required to complete a minimum of 39 units for graduation, including a minimum of 15 units of lecture courses and graduate seminars. Students are also required to take thesis research courses every term before graduation.
PhD Stream
Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 units of lecture courses and graduate seminars. Students are also required to take thesis research courses every term before graduation.
Fields of Specialization
- Chinese Religions
- Buddhist Studies
- Taoist Studies
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Studies / Christianity in China
- Islamic Studies
- Religion, Education and Society
In addition to the general qualifications required by the Graduate School, applicants should (1) hold a Bachelor's degree majoring in Religion or Theology, holders of degrees in related fields will be considered on an individual basis; (2) submit a research proposal with well-informed bibliography.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
MPhil Stream
Students are required to complete a minimum of 39 units for graduation, including a minimum of 15 units of lecture courses and graduate seminars. Students are also required to take thesis research courses every term before graduation.
PhD Stream
Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 units of lecture courses and graduate seminars. Students are also required to take thesis research courses every term before graduation.
Fields of Specialization
- Chinese Religions
- Buddhist Studies
- Taoist Studies
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Studies / Christianity in China
- Islamic Studies
- Religion, Education and Society
In addition to the general qualifications required by the Graduate School, applicants should (1) hold a Bachelor's degree majoring in Religion or Theology, holders of degrees in related fields will be considered on an individual basis; (2) submit a research proposal with well-informed bibliography.
Admission Requirements
For the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) stream under the "M.Phil.-Ph.D. Programmes", the applicant shall have:
- a master's degree from a recognized university; or
- graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
- graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or
- completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should
1) hold a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Religion or Theology. Holders of degrees in related fields will be considered on an individual basis.
2) submit the following materials:
MPhil in Religious Studies
- a research proposal with well-informed bibliographies
PhD in Religious Studies
- a research proposal with well-informed bibliographies
- an academic paper in either English or Chinese
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