Overview

About the programme

Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong takes religion primarily as a cultural and social phenomenon and studies it critically as well as sympathetically.

Since religion is embodied in different culture and in various dimensions, including social, experiential, ritual, ethical, narrative, doctrinal and material, Religious Studies must be cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary, including the methods of cultural studies, psychology, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, history and literature, etc. Hence, Religious Studies is an academic discipline that is an integral part of the human sciences.

Programme Structure

Fields of specialization include:

Chinese Religions
Buddhist Studies
Taoist Studies
Biblical Studies
Christian Studies / Christianity in China
Islamic Studies
Religion, Education and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

15 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Religion or Theology. Holders of degrees in related fields will be considered on an individual basis.

Required:

a research proposal with well-informed bibliographies
an academic paper in either English or Chinese

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.