2025/2026 First semester courses

EQUIP 8 EAST Promotion

Be equipped with just $80

Enjoy the promotional rate of $80 for each EAST course taken for audit during July 2025 to November 2025. Usually up to  $285  school fees for an audit course. Join a course or two to be equipped and transformed in your life and ministry.

 

FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

JULY – NOVEMBER 2025

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.

 

SEMESTER COURSES (14 July – 14 November 2025)

Evening Courses – Online

Day Courses – Onsite

Day Courses – Concurrent Onsite & Online

Day Courses, Online – Partners in Ministry

Registration deadline: Monday, 7 July 2025

 

INTENSIVE COURSES – 19 NOVEMBER  TO 28 NOVEMBER 2025

Intensive Classes – Onsite

Registration deadline: Tuesday, 11 November 2025

 

 

FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

JULY – NOVEMBER 2025

All day and evening courses listed are valid for the semester of 14 July – 14 November 2025.  Registration deadline is Monday, 7 July 2025. Online registration of courses is available on www.EAST.edu.sg.

To facilitate an effective learning experience for all, student registrations are subject to class size limits. Registrants will be informed if such limits have been reached for their choice of class/es.

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

  • Make-Up / Reading Week: 8-10 September 2025
  • Ministry Weekend (no classes): 11-15 September 2025
  • School Break: 16-19 September 2025
  • Make-Up / Reading Week: 3-7 November 2025
  • Exam Week: 10-14 November 2025

 

EVENING COURSES 

“Online” courses are conducted synchronously through Zoom. “Concurrent” courses have synchronous sessions conducted both online and onsite simultaneously. 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 Leadership (Online)
LD520, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 7.00 pm – 9.00 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 served in East Asia for ten years before Samuel returned as Missions Head of Cru Singapore. They joined EAST as resident faculty and staff in May 2020. They are blessed with three children. Samuel desires to impart both life and knowledge to his students.

 

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.

 

 

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.

 


Discipleship, Soul Care, & Growth (Onsite)
EF574, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

This course explores what the soul needs, and how one must be its keeper and steward. The students will look deeper at how they must develop spiritual habits that train their soul to pause, create space for God to speak to them, and bring healing and formation to their lives.

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

Lau Ying Kheng, EdD, has served in Africa and India (with Operation Mobilization) and the Philippines, Hong Kong and Korea (with CRU Singapore) for a number of years. She enjoys speaking and teaching in the region (including a doctoral program in Korea), and discipling women in Singapore through a regular speaking ministry. Her passion is to teach people to create space in their lives for God to speak to them, and use them for His glory.

 


Mental Health Counselling (Onsite)
EF535, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 11.30 am

This course seeks, from a biblical and psychological perspective, to address the range of problem issues that are likely to arise in the course of helping people in their struggles and needs. It will address the foundational areas of what constitute mental health, the place and value of emotions, sin, suffering and psychopathology. It will include personal, interpersonal and developmental issues such as grief and loss, stress, burnout and depression, anxiety and fears, low self-esteem and pride, guilt and shame, anger and addictions, marital conflicts, infidelity and divorce.

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.


Theology of Mission (Onsite)
IS540, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

This course is a study of the underlying principles and theological presuppositions of the global Christian mission. It provides theological foundations for the global mission of the church and will attempt to help students unify and integrate a wide range of theological themes in and around the issues of Christian missions. Basic issues that confront the missionary will be investigated, as well as the more complex and contemporary issues.

 

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 are blessed with two adult children.

 


Theology 1 (Onsite)
TS510, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

Examines basic theological method, the doctrine of God, His existence and nature, as well as the doctrines surrounding the nature, authority and reliability of His revelation, including the inspiration, collection and transmission of the Bible. The course also examines the doctrine of Jesus Christ including His identity, nature, and work on behalf of humanity, as well as the Holy Spirit’s nature, activities, and significance. Prerequisite or concurrent: BS511 Biblical Hermeneutics.

 

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.

 

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.

 


Biblical Greek 1: Elementary Greek (Onsite)
NT501, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm-4.30 pm

A study of the syntax and semantics of New Testament Greek using tools. This course introduces both the Greek language and the basic skills of Greek exegesis. Students will learn the essentials about morphology, grammar, and syntax of biblical Greek including vocabulary, and the use of Bible software and tools that utilise Greek. They will apply their developing knowledge of Greek to the study of New Testament passages. Prerequisite or concurrent: BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method.

Course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.

 

Benson Goh, PhD, has been a Cru Singapore staff since 1996. He has served in the campus ministry and was the director of the Great Commission Training Center. He has also served as the operations director in EAST. He is married to Josephine, and they have three children: Samuel, who went home to the Lord in 2002, and Joylynn and Benedict.

 


Exposition of Daniel (Onsite)
OT562, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm-4.30 pm

Expositional study of the book of Daniel with attention to the genre and structure, forms of prophetic speech, historical setting, purpose, biblical theology and major themes of the book, and relevance for life and ministry.

Toe Set 130x160

 

Toe Set, ThM, enjoys helping people understand the Old Testament. Over the years, he has taught various Old Testament books not only in Singapore but elsewhere in Asia to lay leaders, pastors, and full-time Christian workers.

 

 

Expository Preaching 1 (Onsite)
LF555, 2 Credits
Wednesdays, 9.00 am-11.00 am

This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills for effective expository preaching. Attention to key elements of sermon preparation, audience analysis and communication are provided in the course. Students are expected to preach a sermon bringing all the elements of sermon preparation and effective communication principles into practice. Prerequisites: BS511 Biblical Hermeneutics, OT510 Old Testament Narratives, and/or concurrent with NT510 New Testament Narratives.

Course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.

 

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

 


Teaching & Learning 1 (Onsite)
LF530, 2 Credits
Wednesdays, 9.00 am – 11.00 am

This course equips the student with critical skills to facilitate learning groups in a relevant and life changing manner. Building on a foundation of Bible study, the student learns to assess the audience, understand various types of groups and their dynamics, develop a lesson plan, and facilitate in order that participants are actively engaged in the learning process. Students practice facilitation skills in small group contexts. Prerequisite: BS511 Biblical Hermeneutics.

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.

 

New Testament Narratives (Onsite)
NT510, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

An expositional study of the Gospels and Acts. Attention will be given to the historical and cultural contexts of these narratives as well as biblical themes and theology. Emphasis will be given to Christ’s teaching and ministry and the work of the Holy Spirit in building the Church. Prerequisite: BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method.

 

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.

 


Inductive Bible Study Method (Onsite)
BS510, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

A skills-oriented course covering Inductive Bible Study. In this course, students will learn and practice the principles and procedures of this method, which involve the steps of observation, interpretation, and application. The practice of principles and skills will be applied in the study of several Bible passages and books. Prerequisite: AD500 Orientation to Theological Studies, and/or concurrent with AD510 Academic Research & Writing.

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

 

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.

 


Old Testament Poetry, Wisdom, & Prophets (Concurrent)
OT511, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Expositional study of the poetic, wisdom, and prophetic books of the Old Testament (Job through Malachi) giving attention to theological themes and motifs. Emphasis will also be given to interpretation of these genres with attention to various elements such as literary, historical, political, and cultural context as well as relationship to the New Testament. Prerequisite: BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method.

Toe Set 130x160

 

Toe Set, ThM, enjoys helping people understand the Old Testament. Over the years, he has taught various Old Testament books not only in Singapore but elsewhere in Asia to lay leaders, pastors, and full-time Christian workers.

 

 

 

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.

 


Christian Leadership Foundations (Onsite)
LD500, 3 Credits
Fridays, 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.

 


Church History 1 (Onsite)
TS500, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

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 late first century to the rise of the Enlightenment. Prerequisite: AD503 Introduction to Turabian.

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.

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.

 


Contextualisation & Worldview (Onsite)
IS520, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

This course introduces what is worldview, its relation to culture, and what it means to contextualise the Christian gospel and theology. Students will learn about different forms of worldviews and cultures, and biblical principles of contextualising Christian theology and the gospel. This course will also identify themes, issues and methods of contextualisation, especially for the Asian context. This aims to help students develop strategies to contextualise the Christian gospel and theology meaningfully in their own church and ministry contexts. Prerequisite: AD500 Orientation to Theological Studies.

Alvin Tey, PhD, serves as Resident Faculty (Intercultural Studies) in EAST. He concurrently serves with Operation Mobilisation (OM), where he is currently involved in the training, equipping and care of missionaries sent to serve across East Asia. He previously served in OM’s transformational development ministries among poor and marginalized least-reached peoples and communities in Southeast Asia. Alvin is married to Kalene and they have three children, Natalie, Charlotte and Josiah. In his free time, Alvin enjoys history and sports.

 

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.

 

 

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. This two-year Certificate Program is offered online. 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 14 July – 14 November 2025. Registration deadline is Monday, 7 July 2025. Online registration of courses is available on www.EAST.edu.sg.

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

  • Make-Up / Reading Week: 8-10 September 2025
  • Ministry Weekend (no classes): 11-15 September 2025
  • School Break: 16-19 September 2025
  • Make-Up / Reading Week: 3-7 November 2025
  • Exam Week: 10-14 November 2025

 


Becoming What God Intended (Online)
LF300, 2 Credits
Mondays, 14 July – 1 September, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
 

Looks at Scriptures to understand the need for us to become what God intended for us at creation. It takes an in depth look at what has gone wrong with the human race since the Fall. It then looks at what God has done to bring about what He intended for us — A New Creation in Christ. The process of learning includes both head knowledge and heart involvement so that lessons learned can be integrated and lived out in the learner’s life.

 

Margaret Chan, MA, has been on staff with Cru Singapore since 1975, and ministered to high school and polytechnic students, and wives of executives. Margaret is married to Chan Chong Hiok, the President of EAST and they have two adult sons.

 

 

Introduction to Counselling (Online)
LF366, 2 Credits
Mondays, 8 September – 3 November, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
 

The course includes exposure to the importance of Scriptures in the care of souls, the practice of basic listening skills, attentive behavior, and asking good questions to aid one’s personal life circumstances, and use of the same concept in their soul care ministry.

 

Grace Tanudtanud, MDiv, is a faculty member of the International Graduate School of Leadership (IGSL) in Manila Philippines. She has been teaching educational ministry and counselling courses and serves as the Life Mentoring Director. She holds an MDiv in Biblical Studies and an MA in Counselling.

 

Registration deadline is Monday, 7 July 2025.

 

INTENSIVE COURSES

NOVEMBER 2025

Registration deadline for the intensive classes is Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

To facilitate an effective learning experience for all, student registrations are subject to class size limits. Registrants will be informed if such limits have been reached for their choice of class/es.


Comparative Asian Religions (Onsite)
IS572, 3 Credits
19 – 28 November, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
(from Wednesday to the following Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday)

Asia is pluralistic with many religions co-existing within the continent. This course introduces and compares the beliefs, values, practices and impact of different religions in Asia. Students will examine the key similarities and differences between these Asian religions and with Christianity. They will also evaluate the implications on Christian missions, evangelism, and discipleship. The goal is to lead students towards a greater level of understanding, analysis, and appropriate approach regarding different Asian religions.

Alvin Tey, PhD, serves as Resident Faculty (Intercultural Studies) in EAST. He concurrently serves with Operation Mobilisation (OM), where he is currently involved in the training, equipping and care of missionaries sent to serve across East Asia. He previously served in OM’s transformational development ministries among poor and marginalized least-reached peoples and communities in Southeast Asia. Alvin is married to Kalene and they have three children, Natalie, Charlotte and Josiah. In his free time, Alvin enjoys history and sports.

 

Study on Gender & Sexuality in Christian Ministry (Onsite)
EF536, 3 Credits
19 – 28 November, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
(from Wednesday to the following Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday)

Designed to familiarize and challenge students with the questions and concepts in gender and sexuality studies and to examine them critically and biblically, based on the Bible, Christian, and sociological writings. The course will include historical, cultural factors, and trends in gender roles and behavior within various social spheres and institutions. The outcome of the course is to prepare students to understand and minister effectively to a postmodern world with regards to gender and sexuality issues.

Heng Hwee Chuang, DMin, has MACE and DMin degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary (USA). She has more than 30 years of Christian Education experience in creche, children, youth, and adult ministries in the USA, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, and East Asia. Her passion is for Christians to have a clear biblical worldview and be Christ-like servant-leaders in all areas of life.

 

Registration deadline for the intensive classes is Tuesday, 11 November 2025.