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
baisis; (2) submit a research proposal with well-informed bibliography;
(3) secure confidential recommendations from two academic referees;
(4) fulil the “English Language Proficiency Requirement”; (5) candidates
applying for Ph. D. (pre-candidacy) stream should submit an academic
paper in either English or Chinese. (Please refer to the “Postgraduate
Prospectus” or Graduate School Homepage http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss for
the details).
Fields of Specialization
include Chinese Religions, Taoist Studies, Buddhist Studies,
Biblical Studies, Christian Studies/Christianity in China,
and Religion, Education and Society.
Pre-candidacy
- Course Work
Students are required
to complete a minimum of 12 units of taught courses for graduation.
In addition, they
must enroll in "Thesis Research Courses" for every term throughout
their study.
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Units |
First Year
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1 Core Course (Method and
History of Religious Studies)
and 3 Term Courses (3 units each)*
2 Thesis Research Courses (6 units each)
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12
12 |
Second Year
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2 Graduate Seminars (2
units each)
2 Thesis Research Courses (6 units each)
Candidacy Examination
Thesis Proposal and Defense of Proposal
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4
12 |
Total：
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40
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| *Any 3 courses from at least two different
areas of study OR as prescribed by individual supervisors and
the Division. |
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Language Requirement
Reading knowledge of at least one language other than English and Chinese
is required. The required language may vary according to the field of
specialization of the student and is to be advised by individual supervisors. |
Candidacy (Comprehensive) Examination
Candidacy examination will take place upon completion of course work
and language requirement. The passing of this examination is mandatory
for continuation in the Ph.D. (Post-candidacy) Programme. Three written
examinations are required to be taken by the end of the second year
and would be examined in at least 2 areas of study or as prescribed
by individual supervisors.
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Post-candidacy
Ph.D.
(Post-candidacy) students continue to enroll in "Thesis
Research Courses" each term throughout their thesis preparation.
Though lecture course is not a compulsory component for Ph.D. (post-candidacy)
students, they may be requested to take additional courses if the
Division finds it necessary.
Graduation Requirements
(i) Submission of a written thesis proposal and an original thesis
of substantial contribution to existing knowledge
(ii) Presentation of the thesis in an oral defense
(iii) Pass in an oral examination