World Missions (Day Course)
IS510 World Missions (2 credits)
Wednesdays, 9.00 am-11.15 pm
An introduction to 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. Key subjects addressed include 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.
Song Tae Suk Raymond, 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).
Registration deadline is Thursday, 2 January 2020. You may register online or contact us for registration form.
Pastoral Leadership (Intensive Course)
LF551 Pastoral Leadership (3 credits) 27 November-6 December 2019 (starts on Wednesday ends on the following Friday), 9.00 am-5.00 pm
Examines the calling, roles, and function of a disciple-making church leader. The shepherding roles of leading, care, and feeding the congregation are explored. Church ministries and common issues are examined. Students develop the foundations for an integrated philosophy of church ministry.
Daniel Chua, DMin, served with Mt Carmel B-P Church for the last 30 years, including 22 years as Senior Pastor. He graduated with D. Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA) in 2004. Besides his pastoral duties as Pastor-at-large, he actively trains pastors and leaders in mission countries. He has authored a book on a Christian response to Chinese ancestral worship.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, 20 November 2019. You may register online or contact us for registration form.
Marriage and Family Counseling (Intensive Course)
LF562 Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credits) 27 November-6 December 2019 (starts on Wednesday ends on the following Friday), 9.00 am-5.00 pm
The course explores biblical counseling approaches to common issues faced by engaged and married couples and in family relationships. You will learn to recognize and understand common dysfunctions, how individuals relate and why they do so, and how to bring healing and resolution.
Wilson Phang, PhD, is the founder of Ministry Personnel Care. He is using his background in crisis response, psychiatry, psychology, Biblical counseling and missiology to provide care, counsel and training to Christian workers globally. He and his wife have three grown children.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, 20 November 2019. You may register online or contact us for registration form.
Intercultural Communications (Intensive Course)
IS521 Intercultural Communications (3 credits)
27 November-6 December 2019 (starts on Wednesday ends on the following Friday), 9.00 am-5.00 pm
Study of the basic principles of and key issues in intercultural communication. Students will learn the complexity of communicating the Gospel cross-culturally through experiential learning activities. They will acquire tools for studying a host culture and learn how to communicate the Gospel in a culturally relevant manner.
Daniel Rupp, PhD, served as a pastor in Arkansas for two years. He has spent the last 11 years serving in East Asia and just completed his PhD in Intercultural Studies from BIOLA. Daniel’s research was in the field of cognitive anthropology and explored differences in the ways that American and Chinese Christians conceptualize themselves as believers. Along with cognitive anthropology, he is passionate about teaching God’s word, specifically the Old Testament. He and his wife Kayla have four children and have been married for 17 years.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, 20 November 2019. You may register online or contact us for registration form.
EAST Holy Land Study Tour 2019
15 Days, 30 November to 14 December 2019 — Organized by Travel 360 Pte Ltd.
Picture yourself cupping your hands to drink water at the same spring where Gideon’s band of 300 select men did the same, climbing the steps that led to the altar of the golden calf in the northern kingdom of Israel, or studying about Jesus calming the storms as you sail across the Sea of Galilee. This is an opportunity to study God’s Word in its original setting. For more information about the Study Tour email wendytan@travel360.sg or studytour@east.edu.sg.
Rev Dr Keith SHUBERT
Dr Jeannette SHUBERT
Keith Shubert, PhD and Jeannette Shubert, DMin/PhD Studies
Keith lived in Israel for three years while completing a Master’s degree in Historical Geography of Ancient Israel. Many who have gone to Israel with Keith over the past 15 years have commented that his teaching at the biblical sites brings the Bible to life. His wife, Jeannette, co-leads the group. As a team they make this a memorable trip for all who have gone with them in the past.
Download brochure for more information:
- Holy Land Study Tour Brochure 2019 (PDF, 413kB)
- Holy Land Study Tour Registration Form 2019 (PDF, 278 kB)
View video for the EAST Holy Land Study Tour conducted previously:
EAST Library Catalogue
EAST Populi
National Library Board eResources
The Digital Theological Library
