Adolescence & Risky Behaviours in the Digital Age – Onsite Intensive Day Course

Posted by jaclyn on July 1, 2026 · Leave a Comment

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 Centre 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 youth at Nasum Church in Singapore.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

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Organisational Leadership – Onsite Intensive Day Course

Posted by jaclyn on June 29, 2026 · Leave a Comment

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.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

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Organisational Leadership – Onsite May-June 2023 Intensive Course

Posted by jonathan on May 5, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Organisational Leadership (LF516, 3 Credits, Onsite)
24 May – 1 June (from Wednesday through the following Thursday, excluding Saturday and Sunday)
9.00 am-5.00 pm

A study of organizational behavior, development, and leadership, especially in faith-based organizations. Students will interact with both biblical principles and best practices in the areas of organizational design, continued development and organizational health, team building, collaborative leadership, leadership development and succession strategies.

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Nov-Dec 2022 Intensive Courses

Posted by jonathan on August 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment

INTENSIVE COURSES

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2022

A special 30 ON 30 promotion for EAST regular courses as part of our 30th Anniversary celebrations! Each regular course will only cost $30 taken for audit and enrolled from July 2022 to June 2023. Savings of up to $220 or 88% off per course! The promotion is not applicable for course/s marked with #.

The upcoming in-person intensive classes run from 23 November to 2 December 2022, 9.00 AM–5.00 PM (from Wednesday through the following Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday).

Adolescent Psychology & Counselling (LF567, 3 Credits) – Dr Dohee Ahn (PsyD)
Defending the Faith in Asia (IS502, 3 Credits) – Dr David Graieg (PhD)
#Holy Land Study Tour (BS532, 3 Credits) – Dr Keith Shubert (PhD)

Registration deadline for the intensive courses is Tuesday, 15 November 2022 (except for the Holy Land Study Tour which has a deadline of 31 August 2022).