2023/2024 Second semester courses

SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

JANUARY – MAY 2024

Onsite, online, and concurrent courses offered at EAST this semester.

Almost all EAST courses include both synchronous and asynchronous portions. During the synchronous portion, the class meets at a specific time either online via Zoom or onsite at EAST.

  • “Onsite” courses meet at EAST.
  • “Online” courses will have synchronous sessions held only online.
  • “Concurrent” courses are held onsite and online simultaneously. Singapore residents who are taking the course for credit can only take the course onsite.  Audit students must choose either onsite or online for the duration of the course.

During the asynchronous portion of each course, enrolled learners do assigned work on their own by a specific date (e.g. online discussions, readings, watching videos, etc.).

Certain classes may require audit students to complete some assignments and/or in-class projects to maximise their learning experience.

Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.

SEMESTER COURSES (8 January – 10 May 2024)

Evening Courses – Onsite

Evening Courses – Online

Day Courses – Onsite

Day Courses – Concurrent Onsite & Online

Day Courses, Online – Partners in Ministry

 

INTENSIVE COURSES (MAY – JUNE 2024)

Intensive Classes – Onsite

 

SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

JANUARY – MAY 2024

All day and evening courses listed are valid for the semester of 8 January – 10 May 2024. Registration deadline is Friday, 29 December 2023.

Please note the following dates in EAST’s academic calendar:

  • Chinese New Year School Break: 8 – 14 February 2024
  • Make-Up / Reading Week: 11 – 15 March 2024
  • Make-Up / Reading Week: 29 April – 3 May 2024
  • Exam Week: 6 – 10 May 2024

 

Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.

EVENING COURSES 

“Online” courses are conducted synchronously through Zoom. “Onsite” courses have synchronous sessions conducted in-person at EAST campus. All timings shown are for synchronous sessions conducted either online or onsite. Course assignments will be done asynchronously by learners on their own.

 


Theology of Persecution (Onsite)
IS542, 3 Credits
Mondays, 7.00 pm – 9.15 pm 

Designed to give students a theological understanding of the reality for Christians in many parts of the world today of persecution. This course will cover biblical, systematic, and historic theological aspects of persecution, as well as the role of persecution in the mission of the church, different types of persecution, and ongoing persecution in specific contexts throughout Asia. Students will be expected to present research on how persecution impacts the church and its mission in a ministry context of interest to them.

Jarred Jung, PhD, joined Cru in 2006 and ministers in Asian contexts. He has worked in campus ministry and most recently has lectured in developing seminaries. His passion is for teaching students how to apply theology to every square inch of their life through the lens of the Bible. He enjoys talking with students about theology, hosting people for dinners, and most of all living life with his wife Shelley and his three children.

 


Transforming Leadership (Online)
LF511, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 7.00 pm – 9.15 pm 

Seeks to equip leaders to commit to authentic personal transformation and the passion to serve the world around them for Jesus’ sake. This course examines the underlying theology, leadership theory, and skill set of a transforming leader in today’s world. Leadership is not a job nor a position. It is a passion and a calling. A transformational servant-leader seeks to bring about change in organizations and individuals.

Chan Chong Hiok, DD, has been a Cru Singapore staff since 1975 and has served in the Philippines and more than ten years as Country Director of Cru Singapore. For eighteen years, he served in East Asia as the National Campus Director and then as the Area Team Leader. He served as President of EAST since 2011. He has an MDiv and DD (Transformational Leadership) from the International Graduate School of Leadership (Philippines).

 

 

Jonathan Yao, EdD Studies, has been a staff of Cru Singapore for 33 years. He served with high school, university, evangelism and mission mobilisation, church-planting, theological and leadership development ministries in Singapore and East Asia.

 

 


Theology of Leadership (Online)
LF512, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 7.00 pm – 9.15 pm 

Equips learners with a biblical theology of leadership that can inform both theory and practice and permit more rigorous biblical evaluation of leadership theories and approaches. The course enables ministry practitioners to develop a rich theological foundation for thinking about issues of leadership in the Christian community.

 

Samuel Too, DMin, served with Cru Singapore for more than 29 years. He and his wife, Agnes Kao, served in East Asia for ten years before Samuel returned as Missions Head of Cru Singapore. They both joined EAST as resident faculty and staff in May 2020. Samuel desires to impart both life and knowledge to his students. He and Agnes, have three children.

 

 

Liong Kwok Wai, PhD Studies, has been serving as a staff member of Cru Singapore since 1999. He has ministered among campus students, church planters and community leaders in Singapore and East Asia. He was also involved in training full-time Christian workers and leadership development.

 

Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.

 

DAY COURSES 

“Online” courses are conducted synchronously through Zoom. “Concurrent” courses have synchronous sessions conducted both online and onsite (in-person) at the same time. All timings shown are for synchronous sessions conducted either online or onsite. Course assignments will be done asynchronously by learners on their own.

 


Biblical Greek 2: Exegesis Using Tools (Onsite)
NT502, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

Building on NT501, this course strengthens students’ knowledge and skills in applying the principles of Greek grammar, syntax, and semantics in New Testament (NT) exegesis. Students will become more competent in using Bible software and tools that utilise Greek to translate and analyse NT passages. They will also learn the steps of exegesis and apply them to exegete NT passages. Prerequisite: NT501 Biblical Greek 1: Elementary Greek.

Course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.

 

Benson Goh, PhD, has been a staff with Cru Singapore since 1996. He has served in the campus ministry for nine years and was the director of the Great Commission Training Center. Upon completing his MDiv, he joined EAST as the Operations Director. Benson obtained his PhD from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2017.

 


Spiritual Life & Transformation (Concurrent)
TS532, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

Examines God’s work to bring people into a life-changing relationship with Himself. It also explains our identity, position, and authority in Christ and gives biblical and practical instruction about living a holy life under the complete lordship of Jesus Christ. In addition, students will learn how to practice spiritual disciplines, resist temptation, demonic influence, and help people having spiritual conflicts find and maintain their freedom in Christ.

Raymundo Go, PhD, has been on staff with Philippines Campus Crusade for Christ since 1989 where he had served in both the Church Resource Ministry and the Chinese Ministry. In 1997, he and his wife Lutgarda joined the Faculty team of the International Graduate School of Leadership (Philippines). He was the Senior Pastor at Philippines National Police Academy–Cadet Christian Fellowship for twelve years. He and Lutgarda, have two children: Sara and Nathan.

Josephine Lew, EdD Studies, has been on staff with Cru Singapore since 1995. For thirteen years, she served on a Campus Leadership Team and Great Commission Training Center before she joined EAST to serve with Partners in Ministry (2008-2011). As a certified MBTI coach and faculty, she enjoys helping EAST students grow in self-awareness and in their personal development. She is married to Benson Goh, and they have three children.

 

Biblical Counseling in Ministry (Onsite)
LF561, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
  

Introduction to foundational principles and techniques of a ministry of care and counselling. The course includes a study of biblical, theological, and ethical aspects of counselling in ministry as well as common counselling concerns often encountered by ministry practitioners. And will also include practical application.

Auditors are expected to complete the asynchronous portions of each week’s lesson so that they can participate in class discussions.

Justine Han, PhD, has counselled people in church and ministry situations in Korea, Japan, and USA. She served with Cru and has also been a Pastor of Women’s’ Ministry and Children’s’ Ministry for Korean-American churches. She has been a Course Tutor of Education and Pastoral Ministry in the Distance Education at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA). She is married to Raymond Song, and they have two adult children.

 


Urban Ministry (Onsite)
IS561, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

This course helps students discover and explore the various aspects of urban ministry in light of the rapid urbanization and globalization of the world, how the city shapes our lives as humans and as Christians, and how the church can plant churches and ministers in the city.

 

Raymond Song, PhD, served with Cru for 15 years in the USA and Japan (Tokyo and Osaka), and in pastoral ministry among Korean-American churches for 19 years. He and his wife, Justine Han, also served with the Distance Education program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA). Raymond and Justine, have two adult children.

 


World Missions (Concurrent)
IS510, 2 Credits
Wednesdays, 9.00 am – 11.00 am

Introduces the exciting biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic perspectives of Christian world missions. Special emphasis is given to the expansion of Christianity, missionary methods used by key people and lessons for today. How much of God’s global mission has been completed, how much is left to do, how it is being done, and what He wants to do through His people are key subjects addressed in this course. Students will learn how to be meaningfully involved in missions and to help lead a missional church.

Raymond Song, PhD, served with Cru for 15 years in the USA and Japan (Tokyo and Osaka), and in pastoral ministry among Korean-American churches for 19 years. He and his wife, Justine Han, also served with the Distance Education program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA). Raymond and Justine, have two adult children.

 

Matthew Winslow, PhD Studies, 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.

 


Teaching & Learning 2 (Onsite)
LF531, 3 Credits
Wednesdays, 9.00 am – 11.00 am

Encourages teachers, facilitators, and ministry trainers to integrate biblical perspectives and principles of teaching and learning as they seek to understand learners and communicate biblical truth in different contexts. The philosophy, process, and procedures of designing a formal or non-formal educational course are discussed and applied. Students develop one or more sessions and teach either in a formal or non-formal educational setting. Prerequisites: LF530 Teaching & Learning 1, OT510 Old Testament Narratives, and NT510 New Testament Narratives.

Auditors are expected to complete the asynchronous portions of each week’s lesson so that they can participate in class discussions.

Jeannette Shubert, PhD, has taught at EAST since 2009 and enjoys seeing people develop skill and confidence as they facilitate learning in formal and non-formal environments. She was nominated to and listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. She has completed advanced degrees at Biola University (intercultural education), Dallas Theological Seminary (academic ministry – Bible exposition), and the University of Nebraska-Omaha (counseling) that enrich her teaching and discipleship ministry.

 


Expository Preaching 2 (Onsite)
LF556, 3 Credits
Wednesdays, 9.00 am – 11.00 am

Designed to further equip students in good sermonic outlining and effective expository preaching. A variety of sermon types and their development will be covered so that students are competent to handle various types and genres of sermons. Students are expected to develop full sermon manuscripts as well as deliver a number of sermons using the principles learned in the course. Prerequisite: LF555 Expository Preaching 1.

Course limited to program students and visiting credit students only.

 

Samuel Too, DMin, served with Cru Singapore for more than 29 years. He and his wife, Agnes Kao, served in East Asia for ten years before Samuel returned as Missions Head of Cru Singapore. They both joined EAST as resident faculty and staff in May 2020. Samuel desires to impart both life and knowledge to his students. He and Agnes, have three children.

 


Christian Marriage & Family in Asia (Onsite)
LF560, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

This course provides the major biblical foundations and precepts relating to Christian marriage and family life. The course will also draw from an extensive wealth of research available promoting healthy marriages and families. It also explores a survey of the existing major research findings of cultural values and contemporary challenges in marriage and family among representative Asian cultural groups to promote biblically healthy (the Trinitarian Model) marriages and families.

Justine Han, PhD, has counselled people in church and ministry situations in Korea, Japan, and USA. She served with Cru and has also been a Pastor of Women’s’ Ministry and Children’s’ Ministry for Korean-American churches. She has been a Course Tutor of Education and Pastoral Ministry in the Distance Education at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA). She is married to Raymond Song, and they have two adult children.

 


Theology 2 (Onsite)
TS511, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

This course helps students grow in their own biblical convictions and understanding of the Christian faith through a systematic study of theology. The course will examine the doctrines of humanity, sin, salvation, the church, and the end times. Prerequisites: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics, TS560 Worldview & Biblical Decision Making or IS520 Contextualisation.

Raymundo Go, PhD, has been on staff with Philippines Campus Crusade for Christ since 1989 where he had served in both the Church Resource Ministry and the Chinese Ministry. In 1997, he and his wife Lutgarda joined the Faculty team of the International Graduate School of Leadership (Philippines). He was the Senior Pastor at Philippines National Police Academy–Cadet Christian Fellowship for twelve years. He and Lutgarda, have two children: Sara and Nathan.

 


Old Testament Narratives (Onsite)
OT510, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Expositional study of the Pentateuch and the Historical books of the Old Testament (Genesis through Esther) giving attention to the covenant motif and theological themes. Emphasis will also be given to interpretation of narrative genre with attention to various elements such as literary, historical, political, and cultural context as well as relationship to the New Testament. Prerequisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics.

 

Amy Lau, ThM, graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (USA), and has taught Bible and Theological classes since 2002. She served on the pastoral team at St. John’s and St. Margaret’s Church before joining EAST as a resident faculty. Amy is a creative teacher who challenges her students to interact with God’s Word critically.

 

 


Church, Society & Ethical Issues in Asia (Onsite)
IS560, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

The Asian context raises a wide range of challenging issues for individuals and the Church. In this context, theologically grounded and philosophically informed responses are needed in order for the Christian faith community to not only “do the right thing” but also to be a witness in the wider community. This course will provide a survey of approaches to resolving these ethical dilemmas, facilitate thoughtful discussions regarding them, and give suggestions for the Christian community to be more influentially salt and light in the world.

Jarred Jung, PhD, joined Cru in 2006 and ministers in Asian contexts. He has worked in campus ministry and most recently has lectured in developing seminaries. His passion is for teaching students how to apply theology to every square inch of their life through the lens of the Bible. He enjoys talking with students about theology, hosting people for dinners, and most of all living life with his wife Shelley and his three children.

 

 

Derek Atkins, PhD Studies, is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (USA), and taught English to undergraduate students in East Asia for many years. He comes to EAST with a desire to prepare Christian workers for ministry throughout Asia and beyond.

 

 


New Testament Epistles & Revelation (Onsite)
NT511, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

A study of each New Testament epistle (Romans through Jude) and the book of Revelation in light of their political, cultural, historical, and literary contexts. Bible study skills learnt in the prerequisite course will be applied to selected passages. Passages that are considered challenging exegetically will also be discussed. Prerequisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics.

 

Ng Khim Fatt, ThM, graduated from Trinity Theological College in 2019 and joined EAST as a resident faculty in 2023. He has taught subjects on New Testament studies with the EAST Extension Centres in India and East Asia and is passionate about equipping Christian workers in developing countries.

 

 


Marriage & Family Counselling (Onsite)
LF562, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 11.30 am

Focuses on biblical counselling approaches to common issues faced by engaged and married couples and in family relationships. Students will learn to recognize and understand common dysfunctions, how individuals relate and why they do so, and how to bring healing and resolution.

Auditors are expected to complete the asynchronous portions of each week’s lesson so that they can participate in class discussions.

Danny Goh, PhD, has been in the full-time vocational ministry for over 40 years. He served as pastor in a couple of churches and as an associate professor in two seminaries. He officially retired from full-time vocational ministry in Dec 2020 and is currently doing a freelance ministry of counseling and mentoring, teaching and training. After receiving his theological training (BTh.Hons and MABS), he furthered his education by specializing in marriage and family, obtaining both an MA and PhD from the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, USA. He is married to Nancy for over 39 years, and they have two married daughters, and a grandson.


Biblical Foundations 2 (Onsite)
BS413, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

Introductory course is aimed at building foundational knowledge and understanding of the New Testament literature. The scope of this course includes composition and authorship, authority and reliability, historical and cultural contexts, major themes, and the importance of the New Testament in Christian living and ministry.

Napitchaya Panum, ThM, comes with ministry experiences of working with college students in Thailand and the USA. She received her ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary (USA). Her desire is to use her training to equip students to engage actively in God’s word with both heart and mind.

 

 

Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.

 

 

PARTNERS IN MINISTRY 

The Partners in Ministry (PIM) two-year Certificate Program is designed for wives of seminary students as well as wives of men in full-time ministry or bi-vocational ministry. It was developed out of a firm conviction at EAST that married couples called into vocational ministry would bear much fruit when they are equipped to serve alongside each other. The program is designed to equip women as partners in ministry with their husbands. The two-year Certificate Program is also offered online for eligible wives whose husbands are unable to relocate to Singapore. Individual courses are also offered online for eligible visiting students to take them for credit. In addition, individual courses are open for all wives, irrespective of their husbands’ vocation, to take the courses as audit students.

For more information, visit www.east.edu.sg/pim or contact the Partners in Ministry Program Director, Mrs Lut Go at lutgo@east.edu.sg.

The courses listed are valid for the semester of 8 January – 10 May 2024. Registration deadline is Friday, 29 December 2023. Online registration of courses is available on www.EAST.edu.sg.

Please note the following dates in EAST’s academic calendar:

  • Chinese New Year School Break: 8 – 14 February 2024
  • Make-Up / Reading Week: 11 – 15 March 2024
  • Make-Up / Reading Week: 29 April – 3 May 2024
  • Exam Week: 6 – 10 May 2024

 

Registration deadline is Friday, 29 December 2023.


Becoming a Partner in Ministry (Online)
LF302, 2 Credits
Mondays, 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

Looks at the unique challenges and needs of a wife as a partner in ministry as her husband serves in full-time Christian ministry and presents biblical ways of responding to the challenges.

Sze Chieh Winslow, B.Eng & CGS in Bible and Theology, joined Cru Singapore in 2002 to do STINT in East Asia and reaching college students. Upon her return to Singapore, she served in the NUS and SMU campus ministries before joining EAST in 2012. Sze Chieh is the International Student Services Coordinator and a Faculty of the Partners in Ministry program. She desires to see spiritual leaders well equipped with God’s Word so that spiritual multiplication can happen throughout the world. She is also passionate about missions and loves cultivating one-on-one deep, spiritual friendships with women. Sze Chieh is married to Matthew Winslow, and they have three fun-loving, adventurous children: Hudson, Amber, and Alethea.

 


Bible Survey (Online)
BS312, 2 Credits
Mondays, 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

This course is designed to provide an overview of the Old and New Testaments. The summary of the storyline of the entire Bible in its historical sequence also highlights the primary biblical and theological themes. The course is designed to help learners understand and embrace Jesus Christ as the Promised Messiah and our Saviour and Coming King.

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 Asia School of Theology. One of her passions in life is to teach to see life-change and transformation both in her life and that of her students. 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 is Friday, 29 December 2023.

 

 

INTENSIVE COURSES

MAY – JUNE 2024

Registration deadline for the intensive classes is Wednesday, 1 May 2024.


Organisational Change Strategies (Onsite)
LF517, 3 Credits
21 – 31 May, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
(from Tuesday to the following Friday, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holiday)
Guy Saffold, EdD

Explores the process of moving people and organizations toward envisioned outcomes in the context of Christian ministry. Increased understanding of change agent and participant roles, contextual factors as well as skill in conflict resolution and management, handling criticism, and leading for effective and lasting change are intended outcomes for each student.

 

Guy Saffold, EdD, has deep experience leading Christian ministry organizations, having served as a pastor, seminary dean, senior leader of a Christian university, and executive in charge of ministries for Campus Crusade Canada. He currently directs the Doctor of Ministry program for ACTS Seminaries. He is married to Susan, and they have two sons and three grandchildren.

 

For Intensive Courses, registration deadline is Wednesday, 1 May 2024.