==Mission and Objectives==
==Mission and Objectives==
Asia Lutheran Seminary’s motto is “Christ-Centered, Mission-Minded”. It aims to train Chinese church leaders with law and gospel as the core of training. The school focuses on exegetical studies based on the original languages of the Bible (i.e. Hebrew or Greek)[1],<ref name=”WELS”></ref> and therefore emphasizes that students must learn basic Hebrew and Greek. The school also hopes that students can apply what they have learned, develop evangelistic enthusiasm and skills in preaching and missions, build believers in the right way, become familiar with the achievements and difficulties in Christian history, and understand the Bible and compare and apply it in the Christian belief system based on the confession of Lutheran theology.
Asia Lutheran Seminary’s motto is “Christ-Centered, Mission-Minded”. It aims to train Chinese church leaders with law and gospel as the core of training. The school focuses on exegetical studies based on the original languages of the Bible (i.e. Hebrew or Greek)[1],<ref name=”WELS”></ref> and therefore emphasizes that students must learn basic Hebrew and Greek. The school also hopes that students can apply what they have learned, develop evangelistic enthusiasm and skills in preaching and missions, build believers in the right way, become familiar with the achievements and difficulties in Christian history, and understand the Bible and compare and apply it in the Christian belief system based on the confession of Lutheran theology.
==Other information==
==Other information==
The school library was established in 2008. Its collections are mainly on Christianity, philosophy and Lutheran theology, and available in both English and Chinese.<ref>{{cite web |title=Library |date=2025-10-22 |publisher= Asia Lutheran Seminary |url=https://en.asiaseminary.com/index.php/library/}}</ref>
The school library was established in 2008. Its collections are mainly on Christianity, philosophy and Lutheran theology, and available in both English and Chinese.<ref>{{cite web |title=Library |date=2025-10-22 |publisher= Asia Lutheran Seminary |url=https://en.asiaseminary.com/index.php/library/}}</ref>
==See also==
==See also==
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| Motto | Christ-Centered, Mission-Minded |
|---|---|
| Type | 神學院 |
| Established | 2005年5月29日 |
| Founder | 美國威斯康辛路德會 （Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod） |
| Dean | 白約翰博士 |
| Address | |
| Website | 亞洲路德宗神學院 |
Asia Lutheran Seminary is a Lutheran seminary in Hong Kong. It was established by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod on May 29, 2005.[1][1]
In 1975, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) missionaries started theological teaching in Hong Kong.[2]
In 1977, the South Asia Lutheran Evangelical Mission (SALEM) was founded to enhance theological training for future Chinese Christian leaders of the region.[2]
In 1997, Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule, and SALEM became an independent church.[2]
In 2004, the Asia Lutheran Seminary was established by SALEM at 688 Shanghai Street, Kowloon.[2]
From 2005 to 2010, Dr. Lawrenz served as president and primary teacher of ALS, with the help of visiting professors from the USA and WELS.[2]
In 2011, Dr. Steve Witte becomes president of ALS.[2]
In 2017, the first East Asia class of Master of Divinity graduated.[2]
In 2021, Cheung, Kwok Fai became the first full time Chinese professor at the school.[2]
In 2022, ALS became an accredited member of the Asia Theological Association.[3][2]
In 2023, Dr. Jon Bare becomes the president of ALS.[2]
Mission and Objectives
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The Mission of ALS is “To prepare Christians to serve as leaders of Confessional Lutheran groups across Asia.”[4]
Asia Lutheran Seminary’s motto is “Christ-Centered, Mission-Minded”. It aims to train Chinese church leaders with law and gospel as the core of training. The school focuses on exegetical studies based on the original languages of the Bible (i.e. Hebrew or Greek)[1],[1] and therefore emphasizes that students must learn basic Hebrew and Greek. The school also hopes that students can apply what they have learned, develop evangelistic enthusiasm and skills in preaching and missions, build believers in the right way, become familiar with the achievements and difficulties in Christian history, and understand the Bible and compare and apply it in the Christian belief system based on the confession of Lutheran theology.
In addition to the ecumenical creeds (the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed), the college also professes the Lutheran confession of faith, the Book of Concord, and the Wisconsin Lutheran Church’s confession of faith, This We Believe. [2][5]
The Degree Programs include (all accredited by the Asia Theological Association):[3][6]
- Bachelor of Theology
- Master of Divinity
- Diploma of Ministry
- Postgraduate Diploma of Ministry
In addition, there are language
programs for[6]
- Certificate in Biblical Hebrew
- Certificate in Biblical Greek.
The school library was established in 2008. Its collections are mainly on Christianity, philosophy and Lutheran theology, and available in both English and Chinese.[7]
