Goals:

1. The RSB Programme in the Holy Spirit Institute of Religious Sciences offers a systematic treatment of Catholic doctrine that draws from the Church’s authentic interpretation of Revelation offered in its living Magisterium. It also treats of the necessary presuppositions of theology, including both the philosophical and the complementary social scientific ones, thereby promoting research on the responses to the questions of humankind from a theological perspective.
2. This course of studies aims to promote the religious formation of the laity and of those in consecrated life in order that they might better participate in the task of evangelization of the secular world in which they live. It therefore helps to prepare candidates for the many diverse lay ministries and services to the Church, including teachers of religious studies for all pre-university schools.

Structure, Study Duration, Student Categories:

1. The programme is equivalent to a degree course, of four years for full-time study, but may be extended to a maximum of six years for part-time study.
2. The programme curriculum covers 11 major areas, contributing to a total of 105 credits. Detailed curriculum can be referred here.
3. Students may study the whole programme or take individual courses.

Academic Year:

1. The academic year is divided into two semesters, from the beginning of September until the end of December, and from mid-January to mid-May. After each semester, there are additional seminars during the Christmas holidays and from end of May to July.
2. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays evening from 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm and Fridays. If needed, classes may also be arranged at other time. Class periods are of 50 minutes’ duration and 14 class periods are equivalent to 1 credit.

Entrance Requirements:

1. Admission to the RSB programme is open to all Catholics, lay or religious, who are marked by their moral conduct and who have the required qualifications; any exception to this norm will be made by the Admissions Committee set up by the Director of the Institute.
2. The follwoing entrance qualifications are required:
   
   1. All applicants must have obtained the qualifications for entry into a university in Hong Kong or equivalent;
   2. A working knowledge of Chinese and English is required as both languages may be used for teaching and assignments.
      

Thesis:

In the second year, students have to write a thesis on theology, philosophy or pastoral studies. The thesis if written in Chinese should be about 6,000 words, or if in English, about 15 A4 pages with double line spacing.

Graduation Requirements:

1. Students must complete all required courses and some elective courses, and successfully obtain a minimum of 105 credits.
2. Complete a thesis with a minimum score of 60 out of 100;
3. Achieve a minimum overall average of 60 out of 100 for all completed courses;
4. Take an oral examination of no less than 45 minutes which is recognized by the Fu Jen Faculty of Theology of St. Robert Bellarmine, and the result grading is at least 60 out of 100;
5. Pay all fees required by the Institute and the Fu Jen Faculty of Theology of St. Robert Bellarmine (including tuition, examination and diploma fees).

Assessment Language:

Students may use Chinese or English for all examinations and assignments.

Tuition Fees (2025-26):

Per Year:      HK$16,200
Per Credit:    HK$800

Timetable: For the date and timetable of class, pleaser refer to the links on the right column.

Enrollment Procedure:

Applicants should first download an application and recommendatin forms from the link on the right column. After filling in the form, they should send the forms together with copies of the supporting documents to:
    Holy Spirit Seminary College of Theology and Philosophy,
    6 Welfare Road, Aberdeen,
    Hong Kong.
    Attn: College Secretariat
For enquiries: (852) 2553 0265 (Ms HO)
            email: college@hsscol.org.hk