The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
JS4109
Religious Studies 宗教研究
RELIGION
Short Description
Religious Studies considers religion to be an integral part of human life, thought and activity. It advocates an objective and academic approach to the study of religious phenomena and a critical yet sympathetic understanding of people’s religious life. Students are able to explore numerous religious traditions, including Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Students can take courses in the following areas: (1) Approaches to Religious Studies (2) Religious Traditions and Classics (3) Religion, Culture and Society (4) Classical Languages (5) Seminars.
Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.
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Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
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CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
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ANY 2 SUBJECTSNOTE | 3 |
NOTE: The two subjects may include: | |
(i) | 2 New Senior Secondary elective subjects; or |
(ii) | 1 New Senior Secondary elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II. |
Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
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CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
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ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote2 | 3 |
Note 1: Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here. | ||
Note 2: The two subjects may include: | ||
(i) | 2 New Senior Secondary elective subjects#; or | |
(ii) | 1 New Senior Secondary elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II. | |
# | Other Language subjects (Grade E or above) will be considered as an unspecified elective subject in fulfilling (i) above. | |
Note 3: "Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here. |
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE. Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted. Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2023-24 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 42,100
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
2022 | 82 | 108 | 168 | 225 | 222 | 805 |
2021 | 156 | 94 | 157 | 206 | 237 | 850 |
2020 | 135 | 119 | 155 | 206 | 250 | 865 |
2019 | 215 | 136 | 197 | 244 | 240 | 1032 |
2018 | 130 | 111 | 171 | 241 | 261 | 914 |
2017 | 174 | 108 | 170 | 232 | 223 | 907 |
2016 | 203 | 123 | 188 | 251 | 285 | 1050 |
2015 | 164 | 120 | 211 | 300 | 376 | 1171 |
2014 | 319 | 179 | 329 | 423 | 453 | 1703 |
2013 | 478 | 383 | 536 | 678 | 693 | 2768 |
2012 | 120 | 129 | 252 | 396 | 445 | 1342 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
2022 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
2021 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
2020 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
2019 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
2018 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
2017 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
2016 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
2015 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
2014 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
2013 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
2012 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |