EAST 34th Anniversary & 4Twelve Academy Soft Launch

Posted by jonathan on February 26, 2026 · Leave a Comment

By God’s grace, EAST will soon be celebrating God’s faithfulness on our 34th Anniversary together with the soft launch of our 4Twelve Academy, the micro-credential lay institute of EAST.

Over the past three decades, EAST has equipped over 500 ministry practitioners who are currently serving the Lord in mission frontiers, and in marketplaces far and near. Join us in-person for this joyous occasion (lunch is provided) on

14 March 2026, Sat,
9.30 am – 12.30 pm,
at EAST Joo Chiat campus.

The Keynote Speaker is Rev Ng Zhiwen, a pastor of Zion Bishan Bible-Presbyterian Church and serves as the Strategic Coordinator of Antioch21 missions mobilization movement. He is a connector and his passion is the church united for God’s global mission.

Please RSVP here for your attendance and catering purposes. See you at EAST campus!

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Theological Lunch 2026

Posted by jonathan on January 13, 2026 · Leave a Comment

As a Christian, are you seeking theological answers to questions about AI? Would you like to join informal theological discussions over the lunch hour on “hot button” issues related to AI?

EAST is organising a series of Theological Lunch discussions this semester looking at the various biblical, educational, ethical, and theological issues as it relates to AI or artificial intelligence. Topics to be covered include:

AI and What It Means To Be Human
AI and Relationships
AI and Education
AI and How We Know Things
AI, God, and Us
AI and Eschatology (End Times)

Free sign-up (for logistics) and bring your own lunch. Hurry, seating capacity limited!

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Comparative Asian Religions – Nov 2025 Intensive Course – Onsite

Posted by jonathan on October 25, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Comparative Asian Religions (Onsite)
IS572, 3 Credits
19 – 28 November 2025, 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.

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

For the next semester of classes (January to May 2026), please click here.

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Study on Gender & Sexuality in Christian Ministry – Nov 2025 Intensive Course – Online

Posted by jonathan on October 20, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Study on Gender & Sexuality in Christian Ministry (Online)
EF536, 3 Credits
19 – 28 November 2025, 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.

For the next semester of classes (January to May 2026), please click here.

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