Mental Health Counselling (Onsite) – Day Course

Mental Health Counselling (Onsite)
EF535, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 9.00 am – 11.30 am

This course seeks, from a biblical and psychological perspective, to address the range of problem issues that are likely to arise in the course of helping people in their struggles and needs. It will address the foundational areas of what constitute mental health, the place and value of emotions, sin, suffering and psychopathology. It will include personal, interpersonal and developmental issues such as grief and loss, stress, burnout and depression, anxiety and fears, low self-esteem and pride, guilt and shame, anger and addictions, marital conflicts, infidelity and divorce.

Danny Goh, PhD, has been in the full-time vocational ministry for over 40 years. He served as pastor in a couple of churches and as an associate professor in two seminaries. He officially retired from full-time vocational ministry in Dec 2020 and is currently doing a freelance ministry of counseling and mentoring, teaching and training. After receiving his theological training (BTh.Hons and MABS), he furthered his education by specializing in marriage and family, obtaining both an MA and PhD from the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, USA. He is married to Nancy for over 39 years, and they have two married daughters, and a grandson.

 

Registration deadline: Monday, 7 July 2025

Biblical Counseling in Ministry (Onsite) – Day Course

Biblical Counseling in Ministry (Onsite)
LF561, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

Introduction to foundational principles and techniques of a ministry of care and counselling. The course includes a study of biblical, theological, and ethical aspects of counselling in ministry as well as common counselling concerns often encountered by ministry practitioners. And will also include practical application.

Auditors are expected to complete the asynchronous portions of each week’s lesson so that they can participate in class discussions.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, 31 December 2024

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Marriage & Family Counselling (Onsite) – Day Course

Marriage & Family Counselling (Onsite)
LF562, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 11.30 am

Focuses on biblical counselling approaches to common issues faced by engaged and married couples and in family relationships. Students will learn to recognize and understand common dysfunctions, how individuals relate and why they do so, and how to bring healing and resolution.

Auditors are expected to complete the asynchronous portions of each week’s lesson so that they can participate in class discussions.

Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.

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Biblical Counseling in Ministry (Onsite) – Day Course

Biblical Counseling in Ministry (Onsite)
LF561, 3 Credits
Tuesdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
  

Introduction to foundational principles and techniques of a ministry of care and counselling. The course includes a study of biblical, theological, and ethical aspects of counselling in ministry as well as common counselling concerns often encountered by ministry practitioners. And will also include practical application.

Audit students are expected to complete the asynchronous portions of each week’s lesson so that they can participate in class discussions.

Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.

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God is making a beautiful thing: Deborah Quek

Deborah Quek, Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Counselling student, and Arya (her friend’s adopted pet dog, a Singapore Special)

Recently, Deborah Quek led the Wednesday EAST Chapel time for a community bonding time on behalf of the Student Council. Deborah is currently studying Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Counselling at EAST and is a fresh face to many of us in the community. Below is a short interview to get to know this dear sister’s journey to and through EAST. Read on and be encouraged by how God is working in her life.

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