Concordia Theological Seminary. Catalogue Contents. 1. CTS Logo. 2. CTS Academic Standards. 3. CTS Faculty and Ministerium

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2 Concordia Theological Seminary Catalogue Endorsed in July 2013 Revised on the 18th November 2013 Contents 1. CTS Logo 2. CTS Academic Standards 3. CTS Faculty and Ministerium 4. Description of Programmes 5. Description of Courses

3 1. CTS Logo A logo of our seminary corresponds to its mission. Out of Christ's love unveiled on the cross CTS prepares candidates for various forms of the public ministry according to the Scripture as the sole, supreme, unique and absolute source of the saving knowledge of God as well as in line with the Lutheran confessions as an apt exposition of main biblical doctrines. Equipping students with the theological knowledge and fostering their spiritual attitude, we carry out the great commission and shape future ministers to serve the Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod, the Protestant community of our Territory and our society. All our courses are aimed at forming public servants of the Gospel and require the students' commitment providing that the vast majority of classes take place in the evening. The logo consists of four elements: the rod (1), the stole (2), the Book with the Greek letters Α and Ω (3), and the burning oil lamp (4). The shepherd's rod symbolises a minister as a spiritual shepherd of his flock, whereas the stole alludes to a traditional form of worship. The Book depicts the Scripture as a complete (therefore Α and Ω namely the beginning and the end) revelation of the saving knowledge of God in a propositional form. Finally, the

4 burning lamp refers to God's Word as the light for mankind (cf. Psalm 119,105: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path").

5 2. CTS Academic Standards CTS is a member of Association of Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) and complies with the academic standards thereof. CTS aspires to be a bilingual school providing the instruction both in English and in Cantonese. CTS adopted the following typical grading system: Alphabetic Grade Percentage Grade Point A % 4.0 A % 3.7 B % 3.3 B % 3.0 B % 2.7 C % 2.3 C % 2.0 C % 1.7 D % 1.3 D % 1.0 D % 0.7 F less than I incomplete 0.0

6 3. CTS Faculty and Ministerium Core Faculty President: Dr. Stephen T. C. IP (Systematic Theology). Education: B. Th. (Lutheran Theological Seminary, Hong Kong), M. Div. (Concordia Theological Seminary, Hong Kong), M. Th. & Th. D. (South East Asia Graduate School of Theology). Dean of Studies and Director of Fieldwork: Mr. Kam Tong CHEUNG (Practical Theology). Education: M. Div. (Concordia Theological Seminary, Hong Kong), M. Th. (Chung Chi College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong & Association of Theological Education in South East Asia). Director of Research and Development: Dr. Matthew OSEKA (New Testament, Greek). Education: M. Th. & Th. D. (Christian Theological Academy in Warsaw, EU). Professor: Dr. KEE Chi Wai (Church History). Education: B. A. [Hons] (Lingnan University), M. A. & Ph. D. (New Asia Institute of Advanced Chinese Studies), The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (The University of Hong Kong).

7 Director of Teacher Training Institute: Principal John C. C. CHAN (Christian Education). Education: B. A. (Hons) & Dip. Ed. & M. Ed. (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), Certificate in Christian School Administration & Diploma in Christian Education (Concordia Theological Seminary, Hong Kong), Certificate of the Office of Called Teacher (Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod). Director of Lay Programme: Rev. Francis C. Y. FUNG (New Testament, Lay Training). Rev. Sam L. S. YEUNG (New Testament), M. Div. (Lutheran Theological Seminary [LTS], Hong Kong), M. Th. candidate at LTS. Adjunct Faculty Rev. Carl HANSON (Missiology, Systematics), B. S. (Iowa State University), M. Div. & Master of Sacred Theology (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis), Ph. D. Programme Student (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis). Dr. KAN Kar Yin (Chinese Literature), B. A. [Hons] (Taiwan National Chengchi University - Chinese Literature), PC. Ed. (The University of Hong Kong), M. Ed. (Hong Kong Baptist University), Ph. D. (The University of Hong Kong), Ph. D. (Fujian Normal University - Chinese Literature), Certificate Course for Putonghua

8 Trainers (Beijing Normal University & Hong Kong Baptist University), Diploma (Overseas Theological Seminary, Hong Kong). Dr. Annissa LUI Wai Ling (Practical Theology, Social Work), Bachelor of Social Science (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), M. Div. (Chung Chi College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong), D. Min. (Trinity Western University). Dr. John L. MEHL (Missiology, Practical Theology), B. A. (Concordia University - Ann Arbor), M. Div. & D. Min. (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis). Dr. Scott F. RISCHE (Missiology, Practical Theology), B.A. (Concordia University Wisconsin), M. Div. (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis), D. Min. (Bakke Graduate School, Seattle). Rev. Joel SCHEIWE (Missiology, Practical Theology), B. A. (Valparaiso University), M. Div. (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis), Ph. D. Programme Student (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis). Visiting Faculty Dr. Steve OLIVER (New Testament), B. A. (Concordia University, Portland), M. Div., S. T. M. & Ph. D. (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis). Dr. Jeffrey A. OSCHWALD (Church History, Patristics), B. A. (Concordia College, Ann Arbor), M. Div. (Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne), M. A. & Ph. D. (University of Notre Dame - South Bend). Dr. Henry L. ROWOLD (Old Testament), B. A. & M. Div. & S. T. M. & Th. D. (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis), LL D (Concordia University, Portland).

9 Seminary Pastor Rev. FUNG Tat Yeung, B. A. & M. Phil. (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), M. Div. (Chung Chi College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong), Ph. D. Programme Student (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis).

10 4. Description of Programmes Evangelism. CTS currently offers two programmes: Bachelor of Theology and Diploma in At CTS the academic year is divided into two semesters with a special training in the summer. In our school a semester is comprised of 15 weeks with 2h for every course (granting 3 credits) per week. A fieldwork provides 8 credits. To complete Bachelor of Theology Programme a student must earn 140 credits, whereas for Diploma in Evangelism 68 credits are sufficient. Usually, a student needs to spend 6 years to pursue Bachelor of Theology and 3 years to receive Diploma in Evangelism. As a student fulfils all requirements either for B. Th. or for Diploma, he or she is evaluated by the CTS Faculty to be certified as eligible for the public ministry within the Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod. As far as Bachelor of Theology Programme for Overseas Students is concerned, the President of CTS decides what credits granted by the Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA) can be recognised by CTS in line with the general policy of the seminary. To graduate with B. Th., overseas students must acquire the same amount of credits (i. e. 140) as those who participate in Bachelor of Theology Programme designated for Hong Kong students.

11 Besides, on regular basis CTS organises the New Testament Conference in May and the Old Testament conference in October.

12 5. Description of Courses All CTS courses are divided into 8 sections related to the branches of the Protestant theology: 100 General Courses 200 Language Courses 300 Old Testament 400 New Testament 500 Systematic Theology 600 Historical Theology 700 Practical Theology 800 Christian Education Certain courses are required Diploma in Evangelism (#), certain courses are necessary for Bachelor of Theology (*) and certain courses are mandatory in both programmes (#*). Other courses are to be considered elective.

13 100 General Courses: *101 General Psychology Description: The course prepares candidates for the public ministry unfolding multifarious aspects of human behaviour. *102 Introduction to the Philosophy Description: The course lays the foundations for the students' knowledge of both Western and Asian philosophy which is critical to the comprehension of the historical forms of the Christian doctrine. 103 Logics Description: The course introduces students to the rudiments of logics by which students can adjudicate whether a reasoning encountered by them is legitimate or not. #*105 Hermeneutics Description: The course explores an art of biblical interpretation presenting diverse strategies of interpretation and unveiling an impact of interpreter's presuppositions upon the process of interpretation.

14 200 Language Courses #*211 Chinese Literature (1-2) Description: The course enhances students' proficiency in Chinese. *213 Theological English (1-2) Description: The course develops students' ability to read theological texts in English. * Greek (1-2) Description: The course furnishes students with basic skills allowing them to read the Greek New Testament with the aid of lexicons and grammars Hebrew (1-2) Description: The course furnishes students with basic skills allowing them to read the Hebrew Bible with the aid of lexicons and grammars.

15 300 Old Testament #*301 Introduction to the Old Testament Description: The course gives students an overview of a collection of biblical books (termed as the Old Testament) in light of their historical and literary context and with reference to their New Testament exposition. *303 History of Ancient Israel Description: The course elucidates the history of the Old Testament believers as coupled with the history of Egypt, Palestine and Mesopotamia. #*304 Pentateuch Description: The course is aimed at scrutinising the Pentateuch in its historical and literary setting considering divergent approaches to the authorship and dating thereof. 304A Genesis Description: The course researches the theological depth of Genesis. *305 Theology of the Old Testament Description: The course examines major theological tenets of the Old Testament and their New Testament explanation.

16 306 Former Prophets Description: The course explores the Old Testament books (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings) termed as the former prophets in the Hebrew Bible. *307 Minor Prophets Description: The course examines 12 books of the Old Testament (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi) classified as the minor prophets. *308 Major Prophets Description: The course investigates books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel to capture the core of the prophetic message in its peculiar literary form. *320 Intertestamental History Description: The course is aimed at bridging the historical, cultural and religious gulf between the latest books of the Old Testament and the inception of the apostolic testimony with reference to the process of hellenisation.

17 400 New Testament #*411 Introduction to the New Testament Description: The course gives students an overview of a collection of biblical books (termed as the New Testament) in light of their historical and literary context and with reference to their Old Testament background. *413 Fours Gospels Description: The course examines all canonical Gospels comparing synoptic accounts (Matthew, Mark and Luke) with John. 413J Gospel of John Description: The courses analyses the Gospel of John highlighting major theological themes thereof. *414 Acts Description: The course approaches the book of Acts as a testimony to the mission of the apostles and as an account of the separation of the early church from the synagogue. *415 Epistles of Paul

18 Description: The course examines the theological depth of Pauline literature as a sort of hermeneutical guide to the concept of justification in the New Testament. #*416 Romans Description: The course scrutinises the Epistle to the Romans from the viewpoint of its central message of the justification discussing divergent interpretations of the concept of the righteousness. 416A Galatians Description: The course surveys the Epistle to the Galatians highlighting its major theological themes. 417 Ephesians and Philippians Description: The course examines the epistle to the Ephesians as well as the epistle to the Philippians pointing out their doctrinal relevance and their pastoral function & 2 Corinthians Description: The course studies both epistles to the Corinthians in its setting, primarily in view of the spiritual challenges which Paul faced in the Corinth congregation. *419 Pastoral Epistles and General Epistles

19 Description: The course analyses Paul's epistles addressed to Timothy (1-2 Timothy) and to Titus, who were acting as ministers in the local churches, stressing Paul's summons to believe and to live in accord with God's Word. *420 Theology of the New Testament Description: The course examines major theological tenets of the New Testament and their Old Testament roots. 422 Prison Epistles Description: The course studies Paul's epistles (Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians and Philemon) which are considered to be composed during his imprisonment in Rome.

20 500 Systematic Theology *511 Luther's Small Catechism Description: The course is focused on Luther's Small Catechism as an apt and concise presentation of main points of the biblical doctrine in its Reformation interpretation. #* Lutheran Dogmatics (1-2) Description: The course provides an extensive study of the Protestant systematic theology viewed from the perspective of the Wittenberg Reformation emphasising the Lutheran contribution to the Protestant doctrinal spectrum. *514 Symbolics Description: The course investigates the process of formulation of the Christian doctrine over the centuries and the doctrinal tussle recorded in the confessions of faith (i. e. creeds). *515 The Law and the Gospel Description: The course helps students to distinguish between the Law and the Gospel which is underlying the Lutheran approach to the Scripture as to the twofold Word i. e. the Word of condemnation and the Word of forgiveness. 516 Contemporary Christian Ethics

21 Description: The course displays new approaches to the Christian ethics found in the contemporary theology. 518 Comparative Religion Description: The course researches the world religions comparing their soteriological paradigms. 519 The Book of Concord (Selections) Description: The course deals with the Book of Concord as a foundational document for the confessional identity of the Lutheranism by analysing selections from it. * Lutheran Confessions (1-2) Description: The course studies Lutheran confessions (i. e. the Book of Concord) as an apt exposition of main biblical doctrines and as a foundation for the Lutheran confessional identity in the theological and historical context of the 16th-century Reformation. 523 Bonhoeffer's Legacy Description: The course juxtaposes Bonhoeffer's legacy (solidified into his Ethics as well as into his Letters and Papers from Prison) with the tenets of Luther's theology in view of their comprehension of the world's status and in view of their idea of the social and political involvement of Christians.

22 600 Historical Theology #*611 Church History Description: The course is an overview of the history of Christian church divided into Early Church history, Mediaeval Church history, Reformation Church history and Modern Church history. *612 Reformation History Description: The course presents the historical, cultural, social and political context of the Reformation. *613 History of the Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod Description: The course is focused on the history of a particular denomination namely the Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod. *614 History of Christianity in China Description: The course investigates how the Christianity reached China and how it developed there assuming its indigenous form. 615 The Life and Work of Martin Luther Description: The course explores the life and work of Martin Luther, who was, along with Melanchthon, one of the most prominent Reformers in the 16th century.

23 700 Practical Theology *711 Introduction to the Pastoral Theology Description: The course gives students an overview of what the pastoral theology is and lays the foundations for both the theory and the practice of pastoral care and counselling. #*712 Lutheran Liturgics Description: The course presents the Lutheran liturgical legacy and the theological premisses of the worship. #* Homiletics (1-2) Description: The course is aimed at teaching students how to write sermons which simultaneously convey the biblical message and suit the rhetorical and cultural sensitivity of an audience. #*717 Pastoral Care and Counselling Description: The course studies how a minister may counsel and console those who are entrusted to his spiritual care amid countless personal, social and cultural challenges. 720 Pastoral Care and Sorrow Counselling

24 Description: The course analyses how a minister may solace those who are transpierced with sorrow. #*721 Spiritual Formation and Personal Growth Description: The course gives an insight into the issue of spiritual formation, its methods, tools and objectives. 731 Pastor's Spirituality Description: The course is meant to help future ministers to shape their own spiritual life. *744 Evangelism Description: The course studies various methods of evangelism in light of cultural and social factors.

25 800 Christian Education #801 The Theory and Practice of Christian Education (T-01) Description: The course discusses the theory and practice of Christian education in Hong Kong context. 802 Administration in Christian Education (TE-01 Primary and Secondary School) Description: The course makes students acquainted with the issue of administration within the Christian education in Hong Kong context. *808 Youth Ministry in the Congregation Description: The course is focused on the ministry among the youth in the congregation, its methods and its hallmarks. *809 Family Education in the Congregation Description: The course explores how to aid members of the congregation in building and sustaining the family from the Christian perspective. *810 Life Education and Pastoral Care Description: The course deals with the Life Education, which is a part of the curriculum in Hong Kong school system, from the pastoral perspective.