Overview

The Religion and Philosophy programme offered by Hong Kong Baptist University provides doctoral research covering areas such as Chinese popular religions, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, and modern critiques of religion. It also includes religious ethics and the study of belief systems within historical and contemporary contexts.

Key Facts

Philosophical research spans a wide range of topics, including Chinese philosophical traditions, comparative studies across global traditions, normative and applied ethics, logic, metaphysics, and philosophy of language. It also addresses modern and contemporary philosophy, social and political thought, and the philosophy of science and technology.

Applicants are invited from diverse backgrounds and may apply through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which supports candidates demonstrating academic excellence, research potential, and leadership abilities. The programme encourages interdisciplinary engagement and advanced inquiry into religion and philosophy within an international academic setting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chinese and Comparative Religious Studies
Religious Ethics and Modern Critique of Religion
Chinese and Comparative Philosophy
Normative and Applied Ethics
Logic, Metaphysics, and Philosophy of Language
Social and Political Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 4 other PhDs in Philosophy in Hong Kong (SAR)

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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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General requirements

A master’s degree from a recognized university or comparable institution, or
A bachelor’s degree with first-class honors from a recognized university or comparable institution, or
Any other qualification deemed acceptable by the Graduate School for this purpose.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

94000 HKD / year

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Citizens or residents

94000 HKD / year

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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