LA210-E -- 神學英文 -- 陳貝瑩老師

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科        目：LA210-E 神學英文
上課日期：2026年1月6日至 2026年3月17日
                   (逢星期二，2月17日停課，共10課)
上課時間：7:00pm - 9:30pm (香港時間)
上課形式：只設Zoom，不設實體面授上課，並提供錄影
                  (錄影回看期：直至功課限期)
教        授：陳貝瑩老師

-CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), awarded by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (University of Cambridge)
-M.A. in Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 
-M.A. in Cultural Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 
-P.G.D.E. in English, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 
-Over 15 years of experience as a high school Liberal Studies and English teacher


A. 學員對象

This course is designed for students who wish to strengthen their ability to read, understand, and engage with academic theological texts in English. Students will learn theological vocabulary, academic reading strategies, and basic writing skills for summarizing, analyzing, and responding to theological arguments.


B.  本科目標

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Recognize and appropriately use key theological and academic vocabulary.

  2. Apply effective reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, and structural analysis) and listening skills to theological texts.

  3. Accurately summarize and paraphrase theological arguments.

  4. Critically analyze and respond to theological texts in English.


C.  本科內容

This course is designed to strengthen students’ proficiency in reading, listening, and writing within the context of Theological English. Through exposure to a variety of theological texts, sermons, lectures, and academic articles, students will develop their ability to understand and interpret theological ideas expressed in English.

The course emphasizes vocabulary building, comprehension strategies, and critical engagement with theological arguments. Writing tasks will focus on accurate summarizing, paraphrasing, and responding to theological content. By integrating language learning with theological reflection, the course prepares students to participate confidently in English-medium theological discussions, coursework, and ministry communication.


D.  本科要求

  1. Attend lectures and actively participate in in-class discussions.
  2. Participate in weekly online discussions and short tasks (e.g., vocabulary quizzes, skimming challenges, or short summary writing) – 20%
  3. Write a personal testimony (approximately 800 words) – 20%
  4. Submit two summaries of academic theological writings (400–500 words each) – 30%
  5. Write a critical response essay to a theological argument (800–1,000 words) – 30%



E. 教科書及參考書目 (書目名稱後會打*，表示沒有Reserved在市區校園)

  1. An English–Chinese Bilingual Bible *

  2. (Optional) Pierce, Taylor & Reiley, Megan. Theological English: An Advanced ESL Text for Students of Theology. P & R Publishing, 2018.*

  3. Keller, Timothy. The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith. Dutton/Penguin Group, 2008. (Selected chapters will be provided by the instructor.) 

  4. Lewis, C. S. Mere Christianity. William Collins, 2012. (Selected chapters will be provided by the instructor.) 

  5. Selected theological journal articles (provided by the instructor)