Four ordinary fathers with extraordinary stories
This Father’s Day video series showcases four ordinary men who shared their personal fathering journeys and the struggles they have faced in life. Every story has its own pains and seemingly insurmountable odds. Yet each has been able to confront the challenges with a common faith and resolve.
Article and videos on http://thir.st/blog/honouring-ourfathers-stories/
Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Christian Ministry (Day Course)
LF568 Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Christian Ministry (3 credits)
Fridays, 2.00 pm-5.30 pm, 17 July-17 November 2017
This course will critically and biblically examine some of the significant issues and concepts in gender and sexuality discussions in the postmodern context. The students will then have a holistic understanding of gender and sexuality issues and be able to effectively carry out an authentic Christian ministry to a needy world.
Heng Hwee Chuang, DMin
Hwee Chuang has degrees in MACE and DMin from Dallas Theological Seminary (USA). She has over 30 years of Christian Education experience in creche, children, youth, and adult ministries in 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. She is married and has two daughters (and one son who has gone home to be with the Lord).
Registration deadline is Monday, 10 July 2017. You may register online or contact us for registration form.
Click here for the 2017/2018 First semester courses (July-November 2017).
Find out if you are eligible to take any one of these courses using the Two Courses Free@EAST Promotion!
New Testament Narratives (Day Course)
NT510 New Testament Narratives (3 credits)
Fridays, 9.00 am-12.45 pm, 17 July-17 November 2017
This course is a study of the life of Christ in the four Gospels as well as the early church and spread of Christianity in the book of Acts. The course will help you better understand the historical and cultural background, give you a deeper understanding of the Jesus’s teachings and ministry, and an appreciation for God’s work in building His Church.
Pre-requisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics.
Amy Lau, ThM
Amy graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (USA), and has taught Bible and theological classes since 2002. She served on the pastoral team at St. John’s – St. Margaret’s Church before joining EAST as a resident faculty. Amy is a creative teacher who challenges her students to interact with God’s Word critically.
Victor Kwok, ThM
Victor holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, Teaching and Exposition, and Biblical Studies. He has worked in the marketplace for over 30 years before joining EAST. He is committed to keep studying the Word of God, applying it, and teaching others to do likewise so as to fulfil the Great Commission.
Registration deadline is Monday, 10 July 2017. You may register online or contact us for registration form.
Click here for the 2017/2018 First semester courses (July-November 2017).
Find out if you are eligible to take any one of these courses using the Two Courses Free@EAST Promotion!
How to be a father … in the face of uncertainty?
How to be a father in the face of death? Watch Jason’s short story. He was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and had only six months left to live. Challenged by the limits of time, Jason had to determine what to do with his own family. (If you prefer a Chinese sub-titled version of the above video, click here.)
Then go to thefour.sg/ourfathers to watch his full story as well as other inspiring stories.
Old Testament Poetry, Wisdom, and Prophets (Day Course)
OT511 Old Testament Poetry, Wisdom, and Prophets (3 credits)
Tuesdays, 2.00 pm-5.30 pm, 17 July-17 November 2017
Perhaps, like most believers, you are not familiar with the last half of the Old Testament. This course introduces the history, culture, style of writing, background, and reasons for writing of the authors. Pre-requisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics.
Toe Set, ThM
Toe Set 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.
Jeremy Chew, PhD
Jeremy is a Cru Singapore staff since 1991 and has ministered to high school and campus students. He has also led and mentored at new staff training, and coached at cross-cultural training. Jeremy and Bee with their two children have served in East Asia for five years before doing his PhD at Asbury Theological Seminary (USA). Jeremy’s greatest desire is to integrate biblical exposition with spiritual formation.
Registration deadline is Monday, 10 July 2017. You may register online or contact us for registration form.
Click here for the 2017/2018 First semester courses (July-November 2017).
Find out if you are eligible to take any one of these courses using the Two Courses Free@EAST Promotion!
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