Bible Survey (Online) – PIM English Course
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, 14 September 2026.
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
Inductive Bible Study Method (Onsite) – Day Course
Inductive Bible Study Method (Onsite)
BS510, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 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.
Amy Lau, ThM, 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 and 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.
Registration deadline: Monday, 7 July 2025
Bible Study Methods (Online) – PIM Day Course
Bible Study Methods (Online)
BS310, 2 Credits
Mondays, 13 January – 3 March, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Looks at basic Bible study methods through careful observation, interpretation and application of Scriptures. By the end of the course, students will learn to glean biblical principles from God’s Word and communicate those principles with others using a simple presentation.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics (Onsite) – Day Course
Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics (Onsite)
BS510, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
A skills-oriented course covering two parts. In Part 1 (Bible Study Methods), students will learn and practice the principles, methods and procedures of inductive Bible study involving the steps of observation, interpretation and correlation (hermeneutics), and application. In Part 2 (Hermeneutics), students will 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: LF500 Research & Writing for Christian Leadership.
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.
Amy Lau, ThM, 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 and 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.
Registration deadline: Friday, 5 July 2024.
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