In 1996, the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Province was established. In order to cooperate with the training of clergymen for the Province, Ming Wah College was renamed “Ming Hua Theological College”, with the responsibility to train priests and lay people. And it was the only Sheng Kung Hui seminary in Greater China.<ref name=Wickeri/><ref name=OurStory/>
In 1996, the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Province was established. In order to cooperate with the training of clergymen for the Province, Ming Wah College was renamed “Ming Hua Theological College”, with the responsibility to train priests and lay people. And it was the only Sheng Kung Hui seminary in Greater China.<ref name=Wickeri/><ref name=OurStory/>
In 2017, after partnering with the [[Charles Sturt University]] in Australia, Ming Hua was approved to offer Bachelors and Masters degrees by the education bureau of the Hong Kong Government.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hong Kong theological college approved for Bachelors and Masters degrees |publisher=the Anglican Communion Office |date=August 17, 2017 |url=https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/08/hong-kong-theological-college-approved-for-bachelors-and-masters-degrees.aspx}}</ref>
In 2021, the same Church’s St. Mark’s Primary School in Shau Kei Wan closed. The site was redeveloped into the new campus of the Sheng Kung Hui Ming Wah Theological College.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://echo.hkskh.org/issue.aspx?lang=2&id=9419|title=總議會通過修訂《教省規例》 教區主教由跨區選舉團選出 (The General Synod approved the revision of the Provincial Statutes, which stipulate that diocesan bishops will be elected by a cross-district electoral college.) |work=Teaching Voice |publisher=Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui |date=2019-06-30|accessdate=2021-06-15|archive-date=2022-04-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407174619/http://echo.hkskh.org/issue.aspx?lang=2&id=9419}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ming Hua Theological College |year=2021 |publisher=KYACG |url=https://www.bhchk.org/ming-hua-theological-college}}</ref>
In 2021, the same Church’s St. Mark’s Primary School in Shau Kei Wan closed. The site was redeveloped into the new campus of the Sheng Kung Hui Ming Wah Theological College.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://echo.hkskh.org/issue.aspx?lang=2&id=9419|title=總議會通過修訂《教省規例》 教區主教由跨區選舉團選出 (The General Synod approved the revision of the Provincial Statutes, which stipulate that diocesan bishops will be elected by a cross-district electoral college.) |work=Teaching Voice |publisher=Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui |date=2019-06-30|accessdate=2021-06-15|archive-date=2022-04-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407174619/http://echo.hkskh.org/issue.aspx?lang=2&id=9419}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ming Hua Theological College |year=2021 |publisher=KYACG |url=https://www.bhchk.org/ming-hua-theological-college}}</ref>
 |
This is a draft Articles for creation (AfC) submission. It is not currently pending review. While there are no deadlines, abandoned drafts may be deleted after six months. To edit the draft click on the “Edit” tab at the top of the window. To be accepted, a draft should: It is strongly discouraged to write about yourself, your business or employer. If you do so, you must declare it. Where to get help
Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. |
.jpg)
HKSKH Ming Hua Theological College (Chinese: 香港聖公會明華神學院), full name “Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Ming Hua Theological College”, shortly “Ming Hua Theological College” or Ming Hua, is the theological college of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. Founded in 1947, Ming Wah is now a large seminary offering programs up to doctoral level. It is also the only Sheng Kung Hui seminary in Greater China. The college is committed to the training and education of all members of the Church in Hong Kong and Macau.[1][2]
In 1947, the “Ming Hua College” was established by R.O. Hall, the Bishop of then the Church of England’s Diocese of Victoria. There were nine teachers and Hall was the principal. The school provided training courses for Chinese lay Christians in Hong Kong and Macau, particularly the poor and under-privileged among them.[1][3][4]
In 1996, the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Province was established. In order to cooperate with the training of clergymen for the Province, Ming Wah College was renamed “Ming Hua Theological College”, with the responsibility to train priests and lay people. And it was the only Sheng Kung Hui seminary in Greater China.[1][3]
In 2017, after partnering with the Charles Sturt University in Australia, Ming Hua was approved to offer Bachelors and Masters degrees by the education bureau of the Hong Kong Government.[5]
In 2021, the same Church’s St. Mark’s Primary School in Shau Kei Wan closed. The site was redeveloped into the new campus of the Sheng Kung Hui Ming Wah Theological College.[6][7]
Ming Wah Theological College is now a large college offering programs up to doctoral level. The current president of the college is Archbishop Emeritus Paul Kwong.[8]
The College’s original mission is to be the open, inclusive, generous but challenging College, and is determined to train and educate all members of God’s Church in Hong Kong and Macau.[4]
The offered by the college include [8]
- Doctor of Educational Ministry
- Master of Arts in Christian Studies
- Diploma of Spiritual Direction
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
The library of the Anglican Ming Wah Theological Seminary was officially opened after the seminary’s dedication ceremony on September 27, 1997. It was named the Lai-Wong Yan-lin Library and mainly collects books and periodicals in the fields of Christianity, theology, philosophy, church history and humanities. The library occupies two floors, including a study area and five collection areas: circulation, audio-visual materials, periodicals, reference books and special collections. The circulation books and most audio-visual materials are available for loan. Readers can use the library’s computer facilities or personal laptops to connect to the library’s Wi-Fi and access a variety of electronic resources. The library regularly holds workshops to help readers build digital literacy and skills so that they can use the library’s facilities and resources more effectively.[9]
Ming Hua Theological College is committed to:[4]
- Providing inclusive theological education for all HKSKH members
- Training clergy and lay leaders to serve their communities faithfully
- Promoting Anglican spirituality and liturgical renewal
- Engaging in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue
- Advocating for justice, peace, and environmental stewardship
The college continues to honor its founding vision by being an open, generous, and challenging institution for all members of the Church.[4]
There are frequent guests of overseas scholars and professors, exchanging with scholars of the College. The College also has close relationship with local partners and with the Three Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China.[2]
Since 2013, Ming Wah has published a quarterly magazine “@Ming Wah”, which mainly records reflections from teachers and students, photos of activities, and news and developments of the college. [6][10]
