November 2026 Intensive Courses

INTENSIVE COURSES

NOVEMBER 2026

Registration deadline is Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

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.

 

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 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 Center 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 youths at Nasum Church in Singapore.