Adolescence & Risky Behaviours in the Digital Age – Onsite Intensive Day Course
Adolescence & Risky Behaviours in the Digital Age (Onsite)
EF533, 3 Credits
25 November to 4 December 2026, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
(from Wednesday to the following Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday)
The course explores research on the relationship between digital technology use and mental health, emphasizing how offline factors shape online risks and contribute to inequalities among youth. Students will analyze the effects of digital engagement on adolescents’ physical health, mental well-being, social skills, and school adjustment. In addition, the course examines parenting styles, guidance strategies, and digital mediation, highlighting the importance of media literacy, social support, and community involvement in protecting adolescents. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand, assess, and respond to adolescents’ digital behaviors, applying developmental, relational, and contextual perspectives across educational, family, and community settings.
Hee Sun Jackie Kim, PhD, CPCC, ATR, is a registered counsellor and art therapist in the U.S., an internationally certified crisis intervention life coach, founder of Elim Centre in Singapore, and adjunct faculty at East Asia School of Theology. She has practiced as a clinical psychotherapist specializing in addiction and supporting victims of violence, and has taught at Adler Graduate School in the U.S. as adjunct faculty. With over 25 years of experience serving adolescents and youth, Dr. Kim specializes in developmental, relational, and faith-based approaches. She provides counselling and coaching for individuals, couples, and families, and develops educational programs for Christian communities. She is also actively ministering and preaching to youth at Nasum Church in Singapore.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Organisational Leadership – Onsite Intensive Day Course
Organisational Leadership (Onsite)
LD534, 3 Credits
25 November to 4 December 2026, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
(from Wednesday to the following Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday)
Study of organisational behaviour, development, and leadership, especially that of faith-based organisations. Students interact with both biblical principles and best practices related to organisational design, the continued development and health of the organization, team building, collaborative leadership, leadership development, and succession strategies.
Neil Mamburam, DMin, is the President of AcELT (Academy for Excellence in Leadership Transformation). His goal is to equip and empower leaders for national transformation through building spiritual movements. He earned his DMin in Leadership Studies at Singapore Bible College in 2015. For 17 years, he was the professor for leadership that equipped organizational leaders in the Philippines and across Asia. He is happily married to Marianne and they have three children and one grandchild.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Biblical Foundations 1 – Onsite Day Course
Biblical Foundations 1 (Onsite)
BS412, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
An overview of the books in the Old Testament. Attention will be given to the historical, grammatical and literal interpretation of each Old Testament book as well as the importance and unique contribution of each book in the entire revelation of God.
The course is limited to Master’s Preparatory Program students and visiting audit students.
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: Monday, 13 July 2026
Theology 1 – Onsite Day Course
Theology 1 (Onsite)
TS510, 3 Credits
Fridays, 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.
Registration deadline: Monday, 13 July 2026
Inductive Bible Study Method – Onsite Day Course
Inductive Bible Study Method (Onsite)
BS510, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 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.
Keith Shubert, PhD, is an ordained minister with the Conservative Baptist (USA) and has been a staff member of Cru since 1971. He initially ministered among university students at Virginia Tech and Temple University prior to assuming regional leadership and national training responsibilities. Between 1979 and joining the faculty of EAST in 2009, he taught Bible classes at three seminaries: International School of Theology (USA) as an Assistant Professor; Dallas Theological Seminary (USA) as an adjunct faculty; and at the International Graduate School of Leadership as a Professor. In addition to his regular teaching responsibilities, he has taught Bible and theology classes in over 30 countries. He is married to Jeannette and together they enjoy leading study tours to the lands of the Bible.
Registration deadline: Monday, 13 July 2026
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