AGSTA-EAST Doctor of Ministry Program
Celebrating a graduate of the first cohort of AGSTA-EAST DMin program in 2025
Asia Graduate School of Theology-Alliance (AGSTA) and East Asia School of Theology (EAST) are partners in offering the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program.
This DMin program seeks to integrate structured theological reflection and critical thinking on ministerial practice, to provide a formative space for participants to learn, dialogue, challenge, discern and shape their ministry philosophy and practices.
The AGSTA-EAST DMin is designed to produce graduates who are more competent and passionate reflective ministry practitioners, and who
- have enhanced skills for ministry, e.g. in preaching, teaching, formation and discipleship.
- are better equipped to assess analytically and think theologically about contemporary ministry issues.
- have a deeper biblical and theological of pastoral ministry and leadership.
- possess expanded leadership, relational and conflict resolution skills.
- are realising their own personal formation and spiritual maturity.
Graduates are likely to continue in (or take up new) pastoral and leadership ministry positions in their churches and organisations. They are also likely to be invited to teach applied courses in theological education institutions and other ministry situations.
Application is now open for enrollment to third cohort of the DMin program. For more information on the program, please review the documents below. Please note that the information is subject to changes.
Program information for the AGSTA-EAST DMin in Leadership:
For prospective students to the DMin program, please email dmin@east.edu.sg indicating your interest to apply and provide answers to the following questions:
- What are your academic qualifications? List all your academic attainments from your undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree onwards.
- What are your current and past ministry experiences, roles/positions with church/es and organization/s you have served in? Begin with your current ministry.
- Why and how would doing the DMin course of studies help you in your ministry and personal growth?
Read about the DMin experience of a first cohort member (who have since graduated), Dr Samuel Kim, and then the graduation ceremonies of these students in 2025 and 2026.
For further queries on the AGSTA-EAST DMin program, please email dmin@east.edu.sg.
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Both former Cru staff members, with 21 years of service and EAST Alumni, Baataraa and Zulaa now serve as church ministers. They recognised the need for theological training among local church leaders, but establishing a training centre would require considerable commitment.
“But this is what we need in Mongolia,” says Zulaa, 46.
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With these words, EAST President Rev Dr Chan Chong Hiok encouraged the graduating class at East Asia School of Theology’s 32nd Commencement to remain faithful to God wherever He leads them next.
Commencement marks the completion of years of study, but it is also the beginning of a new season of service. The graduates leave EAST carrying many memories of learning, growth and transformation. They represent a vibrant mix of cultures, countries, languages and ministry backgrounds brought together by what can only be described as a divine appointment from God. Their time at EAST has equipped them for different fields and vocations. Some will serve through local churches, while others may cross cultural and geographical boundaries to participate in God’s mission. Their ministries may look different, but their calling remains the same: to follow Christ faithfully, love people and participate in His Great Commission.
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Some of the most formative lessons at EAST take place outside the classroom. Elijah, an MDiv Teaching and Exposition graduate from East Asia, remembers sitting in the student lounge with eight other students as they shared how God had led each of them to EAST. He was amazed that people from so many places had been gathered for one common purpose: to be trained for God’s work.
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