Elementary Hebrew – Onsite Day Course
Elementary Hebrew (Onsite)
OT501, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
This course involves the study of Biblical Hebrew orthography, phonology, along with grammar and syntax. Employing a tool-based approach to learning, the course will cover the seven verbal stems in Biblical Hebrew. This will provide a foundational knowledge and understanding that will contribute toward an accurate interpretation of Old Testament texts.
Prerequisite or concurrent with BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method.
The course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.
(Please email the Registrar for permission.)
Mona Bias, PhD, has taught full time for 20 years at the International Graduate School of Leadership in the Philippines before joining the teaching faculty at EAST. Her completion of advanced degrees at Dallas Theological Seminary (Biblical Studies: Old Testament; Academic Ministry: Old Testament), and the International School of Theology-Asia (Expository Preaching and Teaching) greatly contributed to her teaching, mentoring, and writing ministries. Of the latter, she contributed articles in peer-reviewed journals, written essays to address particular issues in Asia, and co-authored a commentary on Job, a book of the Bible that addresses pain and suffering.
Registration deadline: Monday, 13 July 2026
Global Church History 2 – Onsite Day Course
Global Church History 2 (Onsite)
TS501, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 11.30 am
This course helps students better appreciate and understand their own faith by studying some of the key movements and ideas from the history of the Christian Church. The course will follow the history of Christianity from the Reformation up to modern Christian movements.
Prerequisite: AD510 Academic Research and Writing, and BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method.
Matthew Winslow, PhD, joined Cru in 2002 and has served in Eastern Asia, Singapore and the U.S. He has taught church history and theology classes in Singapore, America, East Asia and the South Pacific. He loves talking with others about history and theology and telling stories of how God has been at work throughout history. Matthew is married to Sze Chieh, and they have three children and a dog.
Registration deadline: Monday, 13 July 2026
Theology of Religions – Onsite Day Course
Theology of Religions (Onsite)
TS588/IS571, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 11.30 am
This course introduces from an evangelical perspective the various approaches of how Christianity accounts for the presence and significance of other religions, as well as how to best relate to other world religions and religious pluralisms in ways that are pleasing to God.
Lewis Winkler, PhD, joined Cru in 1987 and has taught in three seminaries in the USA and Asia. He enjoys interacting with students over basketball and casual discussion on how the Bible applies to life and issues today. Lewis is married to Barbara, and they have three adult children.
Registration deadline: Monday, 13 July 2026
Christian Leadership Foundations – Onsite Day Course
Christian Leadership Foundations (Onsite)
LD500, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
This course examines the biblical standard of Servant-Steward-Shepherd leadership against some popular leadership theories and praxis. Students will discover how God has uniquely designed them in areas of gifting, passion, temperament, and life experience. A time will be provided for each student to seek God for a personal vision and mission for the next fifteen years of their life. These have implications for personal management of their time, talent, and treasure over a lifetime.
Roland Tan, DMin, has been involved in spiritual leadership and teaching since joining Cru Singapore more than 40 years ago. He and his wife, Ying Kheng, served as missionaries in the Philippines, Korea, and Hong Kong. For ten years, he led Cru Singapore as the national director.
Registration deadline: Monday, 13 July 2026
EAST Valedictorian 2026: Pang Xin Xian
Valedictorian Pang Xin Xian graduated with Master of Divinity in Intercultural Studies at EAST 32nd Commencement Service on 16 May 2026. She received the Academic Excellence Award 2026 and Sim Ai Tee Christian Character Award 2026 too.
Below is the text of her speech delivered at the Commencement Service. You may watched her delivering the graduate’s reflection on YouTube too.
Years ago, I was in Japan packing up after a year of ministry. As I packed, I was trying to figure out what would happen when I returned to Singapore. Would I go straight into long-term missions? Would I return to working as a pharmacist? Would I study online? Would I work in church? Little did I imagine that three years later, I would be standing here today with all of you, graduating from seminary. And so I left Japan and returned to Singapore at the start of June 2023.
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