HKBU Department of Religion and Philosophy

HKBU Department of Religion and Philosophy We offer a B.A. (Hons) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics programme, M.Phil. & Ph.D. programme and a M.A. in Ethics and Public Affairs programme.

[悼念中國神學研究院榮休院長李思敬牧師]我們懷著感恩與不捨的心情，悼念中國神學研究院榮休院長李思敬牧師。李牧師一生忠於聖經教導，致力神學教育，培育無數教牧同工及信徒領袖，對華人教會與神學界貢獻良多。他的學術成就、牧者胸懷，以及對信仰與社會的...
21/07/2026

[悼念中國神學研究院榮休院長李思敬牧師]

我們懷著感恩與不捨的心情，悼念中國神學研究院榮休院長李思敬牧師。

李牧師一生忠於聖經教導，致力神學教育，培育無數教牧同工及信徒領袖，對華人教會與神學界貢獻良多。他的學術成就、牧者胸懷，以及對信仰與社會的關懷，深深影響了眾多人生命。李牧師曾應香港浸會大學宗教及哲學系邀請，於2015年10月擔任「宗教及哲學月」主講嘉賓，以「舊約的社會公義觀」為題發表專題講座，吸引超過230名浸大師生出席，成為「宗教及哲學月」舉辦以來其中一場現場觀眾最多的講座。李牧師深入淺出的講解，以及對聖經與當代社會議題的深刻反思，至今仍令人印象深刻。

謹向李牧師的家人、親友，以及中國神學研究院全體師生同工致以誠摯慰問。願主親自安慰眾人的心，也願李牧師忠心事主、愛神愛人的生命見證，繼續激勵後人。

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】📙RELI 4016 – Selected Topics / Readings in Philosophical Studies🎤Course ...
17/07/2026

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】

📙RELI 4016 – Selected Topics / Readings in Philosophical Studies

🎤Course Instructor: Prof Pietarinen, Ahti-Veikko Juhani

⏰Timeslot: WED 09:30 - 12:20

What is this 'most precious thing' called science? How did the scientific discoveries happen? Will beauty and understanding matter? Will science and technology continue to improve the human condition, or have we reached the tipping point?

In this course, we read classics and modern classics in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, both from scientifically minded philosophers and philosophically minded scientists, including Darwin, Einstein, Freud, Huxley, Nagel, Asimov, Russell, etc. Course methods and tasks: introductions, readings, question formulations, group discussions and debates, reflective writing, and other fun.

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】📙RELI3137 Confucianism🎤Course Instructor: Rev Prof. Rooney, James Domini...
17/07/2026

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】

📙RELI3137 Confucianism

🎤Course Instructor: Rev Prof. Rooney, James Dominic

⏰Timeslot: TUE 08:30-11:20

The course provides an introduction to the history of and doctrines within the Confucian school （儒學）, especially in pre-Qin, Han, and Song-Ming dynasty periods. The course will conclude by reviewing contemporary issues in Confucian thought such as modern political and economic theory as well as its relationship to Christianity or theistic metaphysics more broadly. Students will be challenged to pursue and craft an independent research project, in conversation with their classmates, and in private, individual conversations with the instructor. Tutorial papers allow students to focus on particular aspects of Confucian classical texts, and lead weekly discussions within the class, building up a series of questions and issues that can form the basis for their final paper. No prior knowledge of Mandarin or Classical Chinese （古文） is required, as the class will be conducted in English.

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】📙RELI 3116 Islamic Values and Contemporary Society🎤Course Instructor: Dr...
17/07/2026

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】

📙RELI 3116 Islamic Values and Contemporary Society

🎤Course Instructor: Dr. Marbaniang, Domenic

⏰Timeslot: THU11:30 - 14:20

This course will introduce central texts, beliefs, ethical understandings and religious practices of Islam. Special attention will be given to some specific ethical issues facing Muslims in contemporary society, such as gender and sexuality, animals and the environment, and war and peace. The relationship of Islamic ethics to Islamic scholastic theology (kalām) and the Islamic law (Shari’ah) will be examined as well.

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】📙RELI4036 Religion and Ideology🎤Course Instructor: Prof. Chan Shun Hing⏰...
16/07/2026

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】

📙RELI4036 Religion and Ideology

🎤Course Instructor: Prof. Chan Shun Hing

⏰Timeslot: THU 14:30 - 17:20

This course introduces students to the concept of ideology and its significance for the understanding of religion in the modern world. Through the particular example of Marxist critique of religion as ideology, the classical formulation of the concept of ideology is introduced. The validity and nature of this critique will then be considered in relation to inclusive societies. Various modern ideologies will then be surveyed, and their inherent strength and weakness will be set out in contrast with traditional religions.

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】📙RELI3136, Religious Rituals and Practices in Hong Kong🎤Course Instructo...
15/07/2026

【宗哲系 Major Elective 簡介 (Semester 1, 2026-2027)📢】

📙RELI3136, Religious Rituals and Practices in Hong Kong
🎤Course Instructor: Dr Jacqueline LIN
⏰Timeslot: FRI 12:30 - 15:20

📍香港「靈」異地圖－－宗教儀式與實踐
如果你以為讀宗教等於齋坐背歷史、數有幾多間廟，咁就大錯特錯！呢個 Course 會用最貼地嘅人類學視角，用「儀式研究」（Ritual Studies）同「宗教實踐」（Practice Studies），帶你重新認識香港五大宗教（佛、道、伊斯蘭、天主/基督新教）及民間信仰，解構香港！

🔥 衝擊五感嘅課堂焦點：
1️⃣ 「靈」與物質感官（Feel, Eat, Touch） 👅 宗教唔止用嚟信，仲可以用嚟摸同食！由佛道教法器、天主教聖物，到伊斯蘭教 Halal 飲食文化與獨特宗教空間建築，睇清日常街角背後嘅隱藏密碼。
2️⃣ 性別與命運市場 💘 剖析性別（Gender）角色點樣喺傳統求籤、廟街開光塔羅，到最新潮流嘅 AI 算命裡面交織。
3️⃣ 都市傳說與地方「靈」異 👻 點解某個街角特別多鬼故？用儀式理論拆解本地鬧鬼地方，睇清集體恐懼背後嘅歷史與集體記憶。
4️⃣ 多元身體派對 💃 直擊香港少數族裔嘅宗教儀式，睇佢哋點樣用身體、音樂同埋舞蹈展現超強凝聚力！

🥾 踩出課室・直擊現場（Field Trip） 呢科絕對唔會要你齋坐聽 Lecture。我哋會直接出發去 Field Trip，帶你親身走入教堂、寺廟、清真寺，用你從未想像過嘅全新 Lens 邊行邊學！

想選修一科既有強大理論骨幹、又貼地好玩、兼且可以畀你全新視角認識香港嘅 RELI Elective？ 即刻喺 Pre-registration 期間報讀吧！

📸 Forget memorizing boring historical doctrines. Using the cutting-edge frameworks of Ritual Studies and Practice Studies, we will explore how Hong Kong’s five major faith traditions and vibrant folk beliefs shape the very streets you walk on.

If you want a major elective that offers sharp intellectual tools, a completely fresh perspective on local culture, and a genuinely fun experience: Sign up during the pre-registration period!

14/07/2026

This volume represents critical development in philosophy of technology as Chinese scholars articulate a constructive Chinese philosophy of technology.

[Sharing of ”ATI Summer Seminar 2026“ in Rome 🇮🇹]✍️By Theo Lee, PhD Student of Department of Religion and PhilosophyWith...
10/07/2026

[Sharing of ”ATI Summer Seminar 2026“ in Rome 🇮🇹]

✍️By Theo Lee, PhD Student of Department of Religion and Philosophy

With the invaluable support of both the and the Department of Religion and Philosophy, I am honoured to participate: ATI Summer Seminar in Asian Philosophy and Scholasticism, 2026: ”Mind in Neo-Confucianism and European Scholasticism“, which was held in the Thomistic Institute at the Angelicum ,Rome.

The programme conducted a hybrid learning scheme, mixing lecture and seminar-style discussion, revolving around the field of philosophy of mind. Thus, every day we would learn a sub-topic of this field via Neo-Confucianism or European Scholasticism’s lens, then we would have the presenters of the day on the sub-topic and followed with open discussions. The atmosphere was vibrant and friendly, fuelled with curiosity. I was very lucky to be in such an environment, for I was able to receive various insights from various angles as a listener, enriching my imagination of further research; also, able to debate my thinking with experts like Prof. Bryan W. Van Norden, Prof. Giorgio Pini, and Prof. James Dominic Rooney, as a presenter.

We, participants engaged in multiple fascinating topics: the nature of intellection, the differences of human’s mind and Heaven’s (Tiān) mind, the account of weakness of will based on different models of mind, etc.

The wonders did not cease with the lectures and discussions. I was blessed to have the chance to visit different historical basilicas and chapels in the country, guided by Prof. James Dominic Rooney. Among all, St. Peter’s Basilica’s memory is most vivid; it was an utterly different experience than looking at the photos or reading some texts online, being physically present in those buildings. When one enters the building of centuries, the grand and solemn atmosphere awes one into contemplation, which widens my thinking in general.

麥金華教授獲邀於7月3日為中華基督教會香港區會主講「倫敦傳道會230周年紀念歷史講座系列 – 倫敦傳道會與中文聖經翻譯工作」講座，講解早期中文聖經翻譯的歷史知識與發展脈絡。了解更多: https://www.hkcccc.org/2026/...
09/07/2026

麥金華教授獲邀於7月3日為中華基督教會香港區會主講「倫敦傳道會230周年紀念歷史講座系列 – 倫敦傳道會與中文聖經翻譯工作」講座，講解早期中文聖經翻譯的歷史知識與發展脈絡。

了解更多: https://www.hkcccc.org/2026/16609/

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