EAST 23rd Commencement
We praise God for the recent 23rd Commencement Service of East Asia School of Theology conducted at the Bartley Christian Church.
The ceremony saw 25 graduands received their degrees or certificates from the following programs:
• Partners in Ministry Certificate – 2 graduates
• Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry – 3 graduates
• Graduate Diploma in Christian Ministry – 2 graduates
• Master of Arts in Biblical Studies – 2 graduates
• Master of Arts in Christian Ministry – 6 graduates
• Master of Arts in Leadership – 2 graduates
• Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry – 5 graduates
• Master of Divinity in Teaching and Exposition – 3 graduates
The Great Commission Award was presented to Ms Lee Mi Youn (MA)
Five graduates received their EAST Awards:
• The Great Commission – Ms Lee Mi Youn (MA)
• Spiritual Multiplier – Ms In Moon Sung (MDiv)
• Christlike Character – Ms Tumembayar Naraa (MDiv)
• Christlike Character – Mr Micah Min (MA)
• Academic, Communication & Leadership Excellence – Mr Liong Kwok Wai (BA)
The valedictorian address was presented by:
• Mr Lim Aik Ghee (MDiv)
Mr Lim Aik Ghee (MDiv) gave the Valedictorian Address
EAST Resident Faculty who were conferred their Doctoral Degrees:
• Casey Lok, DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Dissertation: A Teaching Course Syllabus to Encourage Longevity of Service Among Vocational Christian Workers.
• Lau Ying Kheng, EdD, Asia Graduate School of Theology – Alliance.
Dissertation: Encouraging Singaporean Seminary Students to Use Reflexivity in Their Ministry Practice.
• Jeremy Chew, PhD, Asbury Theological Seminary.
Dissertation: Of Kings and Kin: Bayit and the Dynastic Family of David.
The Commencement Speaker is:
Mr Philip Ng, Chief Executive Officer, Far East Organization; Founding Chairman, Singapore University of Technology and Design
EAST 23rd Commencement Speaker, Mr Philip Ng
Alumni Retreat 2017
At the inaugural EAST Alumni Retreat, local and international alumni attended the two-day retreat with Dr John Oswalt being the speaker for the plenary sessions. The theme was “Ministering for the Long Haul.” Dr Oswalt is the Visiting Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary and was in town to hood Jeremy Chew, EAST resident faculty, as part of the PhD conferral ceremony.
Dr John Oswalt speaking at Alumni Retreat; sketched by Mr Patrick Ng, EAST alumnus.
The sessions included the following topics:
- Session 1 – The Minister’s Relationship to God
- Session 2 – The Minister’s Relationship to Discouragement
- Session 3 – The Minister’s Relationship to Truth
- Session 4 – The Minister’s Relationship to Love
EAST Alumni Association Launched
The EAST Alumni Association was launched during the Alumni Retreat 2017 in Singapore, as part of the inaugural EAST Homecoming (10 – 14 May 2017). In the presence of alumni, students, faculty and staff, the Alumni Chaplain designate, Mr Lim Aik Ghee, shared his passion to see alumni being networked, resourced, and developed multi-laterally beyond graduation. (Aik Ghee graduated the next day at the EAST 23rd Commencement Service and is thus an alumnus as well.) An international voluntary pro tem committee of alumni was then set-up to begin defining the purpose and process toward the formation of an inaugural committee. Please uphold this process in prayer and look out for updates in the not-too-distant future!
Mr Lim Aik Ghee inaugurating the Alumni Association
Photo courtesy of Nelson Lo.
Homecoming Dinner 2017
The first EAST Homecoming Dinner 2017 saw some 80 alumni, faculty and staff, Cru Singapore leaders, and Board members gathered together. We praise God for the time of refreshed fellowship, rekindling of vision, and an opportunity to give toward the setting up of the EAST Alumni Association. We are thankful that the well-loved Dr Rick and Laurel Langston greeted all through video. The next two days after the Dinner was the Alumni Retreat 2017, another first! Hallelujah!
Photo of alumni gathered courtesy of Tan Ying Kheng.
Theology and Practice of Humility (May 2017 Intensive Course)
Registration deadline for Intensive Courses is Wednesday, 10 May 2017. You may register online or contact us for registration form.
TS534/LF548 Theology and Practice of Humility (3 Credits)
17-26 May 2017 (starts on Wednesday, ends on the following Friday), 9.00 am-5.00 pm
What is biblical humility and how could we have it? God’s Word commands us to have humility: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (James 4:10). When Dr Abraham Joseph wrote his PhD dissertation on “A Christian Theology of Humility,” he found that biblical humility is different than what we consider as “humility.” You will explore these and many more practical implications of having biblical humility for marriage, health, family, ministry and Christian life.
Abraham Joseph, PhD, serves as professor of theology and director of PhD studies at the Asian Christian Academy, Evangelical Theological Seminary (India). His PhD (Systematic Theology) is from Dallas Theological Seminary. His calling is to equip believers with the knowledge of God’s Word so that they may live to His glory as witnesses to Jesus Christ.
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