2026/2027 First semester courses

FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

JULY – NOVEMBER 2026

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 (20 July – 20 November 2026)

Day Courses, Online – Partners in Ministry

The Significant Woman (LF311, 2 credits) 20 July – 7 November (Mondays) – For Wives Only
Bible Survey (BS312, 2 credits) 21 September – 9 November (Mondays) – For Wives Only

Registration deadline: Monday, 13 July 2026

INTENSIVE COURSES – 25 NOVEMBER TO 4 DECEMBER 2026

Intensive Class – Onsite

Organisational Leadership (LD534, 3 credits)
Adolescence & Risky Behaviours in the Digital Age (EF533, 3 credits)

Registration deadline: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

For further queries, please email registrar [at] east.edu.sg.

FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

JULY – NOVEMBER 2026

All day and evening courses listed are valid for the semester of 20 July – 20 November 2026. Registration deadline is Monday, 13 July 2026. 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: 7-9 September 2026
Ministry Weekend (no classes): 10-14 September 2026
School Break: 15-18 September 2026
Make-Up / Reading Week: 10-13 November 2026
Exam Week: 16-20 November 2026

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.

Transforming Leadership (Online)
LD510, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 7.00 pm – 9.15 pm

Seeks to equip leaders to commit to authentic personal transformation and the passion to serve the world around them for Jesus’ sake. This course examines the underlying theology, leadership theory, and skill set of a transforming leader in today’s world. Leadership is not a job nor a position. It is a passion and a calling. A transformational servant-leader seeks to bring about change in organisations and individuals.

Chan Chong Hiok, DD, has been a Cru Singapore staff since 1975 and has served in the Philippines and more than ten years as Country Director of Cru Singapore. For eighteen years, he served in East Asia as the National Campus Director and then as the Area Team Leader. He served as President of EAST since 2011. He has an MDiv and DD (Transformational Leadership) from the International Graduate School of Leadership (Philippines).

Nelson Lo, MDiv, joined staff in 1991 and was actively serving in the Chinese Ministry of Philippine Campus Crusade for Christ. For nine years he was ministering amongst the Chinese churches and schools in the Philippines before moving to East Asia in 2000. Nelson served as a Campus Director, Regional Training Director, City Director, National Coordinator for Church Planting Network and as the Regional Leader-led Movement Director before moving to Singapore in 2011. He then served as the chief of staff of the Area Team Leader for East Asia Opportunities. In 2003, Nelson and Sophie got married and they are both currently on staff with Cru Singapore (formerly Singapore Campus Crusade for Christ). They are blessed with two children: Hannah and Joshua.

Strategic Leadership Foresight (Online)
LD540, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 7.00pm – 10.00 pm

In an era of accelerating change, leaders must develop the capacity for strategic foresight to navigate change, uncertainty, and respond effectively. This course engages students through the analysis and discussion of contemporary events and real-life case studies. Drawing on both futures studies and theological perspectives, students will explore fundamental questions: What is the future? Why is studying the future essential? How to study the future and be future-ready?

Gary Goh, EdD, directs the Master of Strategic Foresight Programme at Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS). He is Singaporean and serves as an itinerant educator, teaching across seminaries in Asia and China. His academic interests include technology, Christian education, and futures studies. He holds a Doctor of Education from the Asia Graduate School of Theology Alliance and a Master of Arts in Chinese Studies from the National University of Singapore. He regularly conducts AI training for Singapore government educators and is a speaker at events organized by the Ministry of Education. His papers have been published in the Journal of Youth and Theology, and conference proceedings of Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, Singapore.

Ageing Gracefully, Finishing Well (Onsite)
EF534, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 7.00pm – 9.30 pm

The course will cover many aspects of ageing gracefully and finishing well. They include the many questions on the challenges and issues, blessings and benefits of ageing, work and retirement (how to reframe these and find one’s calling at this season of life). It deals with the physical frailties and health issues (dementia, chronic illness) as well as the psycho-emotional (loneliness, depression) and relational challenges (with adult children and grandchildren, friendships). It also sees aging as a “spiritual journey” of contemplation and character formation. As one “nears home” there is also the need to face death and bereavement, of “dying well” and with dignity, and to think about and embrace the hope of eternity. Other practical aspects of leaving a multifaceted legacy, of self-care and caregiving, and starting (or sustaining) a Seniors’ ministry will be dealt with.

Danny Goh, PhD, an EAST adjunct faculty, is a familiar face in the local and pastoral scene having been in full-time vocational ministry for over 40 years. Having retired from full-time vocational ministry, he now has a freelance ministry of counselling, mentoring, teaching, and training. After receiving his theological degree, Danny chose to specialize in marriage and family, obtaining an MA and PhD (School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA). He is married to Nancy for over 40 years, and they have two adult (married) daughters, a grandson and a grand ‘fur-kid’ (dog!). He enjoys reading and travels, art and nature, meeting people and exercising.

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.

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

Theology of Religions (Onsite)
TS588/IS571, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 11.30 am

This course introduces from an evangelical perspective the various approaches of how Christianity accounts for the presence and significance of other religions, as well as how to best relate to other world religions and religious pluralisms in ways that are pleasing to God.

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.

Global Church History 2 (Onsite)
TS501, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 11.30 am

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 Reformation up to modern Christian movements.

Prerequisite: AD510 Academic Research and Writing, and BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method.

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.

Elementary Hebrew (Onsite)
OT501, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

This course involves the study of Biblical Hebrew orthography, phonology, along with grammar and syntax. Employing a tool-based approach to learning, the course will cover the seven verbal stems in Biblical Hebrew. This will provide a foundational knowledge and understanding that will contribute toward an accurate interpretation of Old Testament texts.

Prerequisite or concurrent with BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method.

The course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.

(Please email the Registrar for permission.)

Mona Bias, PhD, has taught full time for 20 years at the International Graduate School of Leadership in the Philippines before joining the teaching faculty at EAST. Her completion of advanced degrees at Dallas Theological Seminary (Biblical Studies: Old Testament; Academic Ministry: Old Testament), and the International School of Theology-Asia (Expository Preaching and Teaching) greatly contributed to her teaching, mentoring, and writing ministries. Of the latter, she contributed articles in peer-reviewed journals, written essays to address particular issues in Asia, and co-authored a commentary on Job, a book of the Bible that addresses pain and suffering.

A Life of Prayer: Biblical Portraits & Spiritual Practices (Onsite)
BS570 / -EF570, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

The course seeks to equip students with biblical understanding and spiritual practices for cultivating a life of prayer. Students will examine models and teachings on prayer in Scripture and from church history so as to grow in deeper appreciation and awe of God and learn the role of prayer for spiritual transformation and the fulfilment of God’s will on earth. They will also study both theoretical and practical dimensions of prayer and explore different spiritual practices related to prayer, enabling them to grow in intimacy with God, awareness of self, and formative ministry to others through prayer.

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.

Josephine Goh, EdD, has been on staff with Cru Singapore since 1995. For thirteen years, she served on a Campus Leadership Team and Great Commission Training Center before she joined EAST to serve with Partners in Ministry (2008-2011). As a certified MBTI coach and faculty, she enjoys helping EAST students grow in self-awareness and in their personal development. She is married to Benson Goh, and they have three children.

Urban Ministry (Onsite)
IS561, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

This course helps students discover and explore the various aspects of urban ministry in light of the rapid urbanization and globalization of the world, how the city shapes our lives as humans and as Christians, and how the church can plant churches and ministers in the city.

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.

Teaching & Learning 1 (Onsite)
EF501, 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.

Expository Preaching 1 (Onsite)
EF511, 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.

The course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.

(Please email the Registrar for permission.)

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.

Spiritual Life & Transformation (Onsite)
TS532, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

This course examines God’s work to bring people into a life-changing relationship with Himself. It also explains our identity, position, and authority in Christ and gives biblical and practical instruction about living a holy life under the complete lordship of Jesus Christ. In addition, students will learn how to practice spiritual disciplines, resist temptation, demonic influence, and help people having spiritual conflicts find and maintain their freedom in Christ.

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.

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.

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.

Educational Ministry of the Church (Onsite)
EF550, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

This course expands the students’ awareness and understanding of the primary educational ministry of the Church— engaging God’s people in growth towards maturity in Christ. This course includes a study of biblical, theological, philosophical, and developmental foundations of educational ministry. It also examines needs and trends in Asia of various groups, how ministries seek to address these needs, and principles of developing and leading these ministries in an Asian context.

Justine Han, PhD, has counselled people in church and ministry situations in Korea, Japan, and USA. She served with Cru and has also been a Pastor of Women’s’ Ministry and Children’s’ Ministry for Korean-American churches. She has been a Course Tutor of Education and Pastoral Ministry in the Distance Education at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA). She is married to Raymond Song, and they have two adult children.

Contextualisation & Worldview (Onsite)
IS520, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 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.

Old Testament Poetry, Wisdom, & Prophets (Onsite)
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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 20 July – 20 November 2026. Registration deadline is Monday, 13 July 2026. 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: 7-9 September 2026
Ministry Weekend (no classes): 10-14 September 2026
School Break: 15-18 September 2026
Make-Up / Reading Week: 10-13 November 2026
Exam Week: 16-20 November 2026

PIM (English Courses)

The Significant Woman (Online)
LF311, 2 Credits
Mondays, 20 July – 7 November, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Helps women grow in their relationship with God, become more of whom God created them to be, and explore what He has called them to do.

Course limited to Partners in Ministry program and visiting students.

Sophie Lo, MABS, has served at EAST since 2013 as a lecturer for Partners in Ministry and had various ministry experience in East Asia and Singapore. She is passionate about ministering to women, and enjoys discipling and journeying with them in their growth. She is also involved in local outreaches, social media ministries, and has been mentoring young mothers for the past 10 years. Sophie is married to Nelson and they have two children.

Bible Survey (Online)
BS312, 2 Credits
Mondays, 21 September – 9 November, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

This course is designed to provide an overview of the Old and New Testaments. The summary of the storyline of the entire Bible in its historical sequence also highlights the primary biblical and theological themes. The course is designed to help learners understand and embrace Jesus Christ as the Promised Messiah and our Saviour and Coming King.

Course limited to Partners in Ministry program and visiting students.

Cynthia Tan, ThM, joined Cru Singapore in 2008 and served among campus students for seven years, including three years as team leader of the NTU campus ministry. After completing her MDiv, she served as a Coordinator and co-taught courses at EAST Extension Centre (EEC). Cynthia is passionate about teaching and learning. She delights in exploring the richness of God’s Word with her students and is committed to encouraging and equipping them to grow in confidence as they teach and minister to others.

Registration deadline is Monday, 13 July 2026.

INTENSIVE COURSES

NOVEMBER 2026

Registration deadline is Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

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.

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 Kim, PhD, 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.