Yan Fook Bible Institute

What Yan Fook Bible Institute does

Yan Fook Theological Seminary (恩福神學院), formerly Yan Fook Bible Institute, is a private, non-profit theological seminary incorporated in Hong Kong (Yan Fook Theological Seminary Limited) and founded in 2001 by Yan Fook Church (恩福堂). It delivers accredited theological education in Cantonese across four tracks: full-time ministry preparation (MDiv, BTh, MACCM, AACCM), lay believer development (MABS, BBS, AABS), pastoral continuing education (part-time MDiv, MPM, D.Min), and online diplomas (DipBS, GDACM), plus a non-credit Living Water micro-credential program. Seven degree programs hold Asia Theological Association (ATA) accreditation.

The seminary operates from a single campus at Yan Fook Centre, Kowloon, housing a 3,500 sq ft library (73,000+ physical volumes, 25,000+ e-books via EBSCO/ExLibris) and classrooms. Its core technology is a Moodle-based e-learning platform for course delivery, assignment submission, and grading, complemented by Stripe for credit-card payments and Cognito Forms for enrollment applications. Faculty are predominantly trained at international institutions (Dallas Theological Seminary, Western Seminary, Trinity, Regent, Fuller), delivering the original-language exegesis and expository preaching emphasis that differentiates the school.

The business model combines per-credit tuition (HK$600–HK$800 per credit; US$200 per credit for overseas online students), a layer of administrative fees (application, registration, graduation, transcript, library), and donations accepted via multiple channels. Recruitment is church-driven: Yan Fook Church provides a primary student pipeline, further reinforced by Theological Education Sundays at partner churches. The seminary is governed under the principle "In the church, by the church, for the church," making Yan Fook Church its foundational institutional partner.

Name

Yan Fook Bible Institute

Legal name

Yan Fook Theological Seminary Limited (恩福神學院有限公司)

Website

https://yfts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yan Fook Theological Seminary is a Hong Kong-based, church-affiliated theological seminary founded in 2001 that delivers ATA-accredited degrees, diplomas, and micro-credentials in Cantonese to ministry candidates, lay believers, and serving pastors via campus-based and online programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE), Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Biblical studies programs
• Pastoral training
• Seminary degree programs
• Cross-cultural ministry training

Headquarters

HQ city

香港

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Per-credit tuition fees charged to students for courses. Graduate-level courses charged at HK$800 per credit, undergraduate/associate courses at HK$600 per credit. Payment can be made per credit or bundled per course.
2. Application and Administrative Fees: One-time fees including application fee (HK$200), registration fee per quarter (HK$100), late registration fee (HK$200), transcript fees, graduation fee (HK$1,000), and library card annual fee (HK$100).
3. Donations: Voluntary donations accepted from supporters through various methods including cash, crossed cheques, bank transfers, Faster Payment System, automatic transfer, and credit card donations. Living Water Micro-credential courses are tuition-free with optional donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yan Fook Theological Seminary is a Hong Kong-based theological education institution offering accredited degree programs (Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Bachelor of Theology, Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Ministry, and corresponding associate/bachelor programs) delivered through full-time, part-time, and online modes. It trains pastors, missionaries, lay leaders, and general believers in biblical exegesis (Greek and Hebrew), systematic theology, and cross-cultural ministry. The seminary also offers non-credit micro-credentials and operates a Moodle-based e-learning platform.

Product overview

Yan Fook Theological Seminary (恩福神學院) is a theological education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of theological degree programs, diploma programs, and micro-credentials. The seminary provides three main program tracks: Full-time Ministry Preparation Programs (including MDiv, BTh, MACCM, AACCM) for those called to full-time ministry, Believer Development Programs (including MABS, BBS, AABS) for lay leaders seeking biblical and theological training, and Pastoral Continuing Education Programs (including part-time MDiv, MPM, and non-program options). The institution also offers online programs (DipBS and DipCM) for students unable to attend in-person classes, a non-credit micro-credential (Living Water), and a Moodle-based e-learning platform. All degree programs are accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) Program
• Master of Divinity (MDiv) Program
• Bachelor of Theology (BTh) Program
• Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Ministry (MACCM)
• Associate of Arts in Cross-Cultural Ministry (AACCM)
• Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS)
• Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBS)
• Associate of Applied Biblical Studies (AABS)
• Part-time Master of Divinity (Ps MDiv)
• Part-time Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM)
• Bible Study Diploma (DipBS) - Online
• Graduate Diploma in Missiology (DipCM/GDACM) - Online
• Living Water Micro-Credential Program (活水泉源微證書)
• Moodle E-Learning Platform (電子學習平台)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students trained to conduct original language exegesis and produce expository sermons
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Yan Fook Church (恩福堂)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Yan Fook Church is the founding and anchor church of the seminary. The seminary was established 'In the church, by the church, for the church' as a ministry of Yan Fook Church to train leaders for church ministry. The church provides student referrals, facilities support, and theological education partnership. Church endorsement is required for full-time program admission.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• China Graduate School of Theology: Hong Kong theological school offering MDiv and graduate theological programs in Chinese. Closely comparable to Yan Fook on program structure, Hong Kong base, and Chinese-language instruction.
• Alliance Bible Seminary: Hong Kong-based evangelical seminary offering MDiv and theological degrees with similar Cantonese-medium instruction and church-based recruitment. Directly comparable in mission, accreditation posture, and target student segments.
• HKSKH Ming Hua Theological College: Anglican-affiliated theological college in Hong Kong offering MDiv and theological degrees. Comparable as a denomination-affiliated seminary with degree programs serving the Hong Kong Chinese Christian community.
• Bible Seminary (建道神學院): One of Hong Kong's oldest evangelical seminaries, offering comprehensive degree programs from undergraduate through doctorate. Comparable across the full program portfolio and Hong Kong church-partnership recruitment model.
• Evangel College / 播道神學院: Hong Kong seminary affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of China, offering similar theological degree tracks including MDiv and biblical studies. Comparable in mission, denomination-affiliated structure, and Hong Kong focus.

Others

• Operation Mobilisation (OM): Global missionary organization where Yan Fook's missions faculty (Dr. Sonia Chan) previously served as Hong Kong Executive Director. Comparable as a cross-cultural missions training partner and church-to-mission-pipeline organization.
• Asia Theological Association: Regional theological accrediting body that grants Yan Fook's ATA accreditation. Comparable as the ecosystem enabler — peer seminaries under ATA accreditation form the broader competitive and accreditation peer set.

Regional players

• Chinese Theological Seminary (USA): Cantonese-medium theological seminary serving overseas Chinese Christians in North America. Comparable on language, target diaspora, and theological training mission, but operates in a different geography.
• Macau Bible Institute (澳門聖經學院): Smaller theological training school in neighboring Macau, where Yan Fook faculty already serve as guest instructors. Comparable program mix and Cantonese-medium delivery; differs in geography and scale.
• Toronto Institute for Christian Education: Cantonese-language theological training program serving the Toronto Chinese Christian community. Comparable in linguistic focus and theological education mission; Yan Fook faculty have guest-taught there.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/yfts

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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