Church, Society & Ethical Issues in Asia (Onsite) – Day Course
Church, Society & Ethical Issues in Asia (Onsite)
IS560, 3 Credits
9 January – 8 May 2026, Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 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.
The course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.
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.
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.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Theology 2 (Onsite) – Day Course
Theology 2 (Onsite)
TS511, 3 Credits
9 January – 8 May 2026, Fridays, 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 Inductive Bible Study Method, BS511 Biblical 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.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Story of Scripture (Onsite) – Day Course
Story of Scripture (Onsite)
BS501, 3 Credits
9 January – 8 May 2026, Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
This course offers an exposition of the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation, highlighting how all sixty-six books interconnect to reveal God’s unified purpose and message. Students will learn to identify and articulate the Bible’s storyline, trace how each book contributes to the whole, navigate its theme and characters with confidence, demonstrate its authority and relevance, organize biblical information effectively, and communicate Scripture clearly and faithfully to others.
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: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
New Testament Epistles & Revelation (Onsite) – Day Course
New Testament Epistles & Revelation (Onsite)
NT511, 3 Credits
9 January – 8 May 2026, Thursdays, 1.30 – 4.30 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 Inductive Bible Study Method & BS511 Biblical 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.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Biblical Hermeneutics (Onsite) – Day Course
Biblical Hermeneutics (Onsite)
BS511, 3 Credits
9 January – 8 May 2026, Thursdays, 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Students will build on skills developed in BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method so that students are ready to begin the process of teaching and preaching biblical texts. Students will interpret the biblical text through three lenses: historical, literary, and theological, and be introduced to important hermeneutical features and guidelines in interpreting the different Bible genres. The practice of principles and skills will be applied in the study of several Bible passages, as well as selected Bible books.
Prerequisite: BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method
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.
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.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
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