New Student Ajay’s Formative Beginnings at EAST

 

How does one’s journey to apply for studies at East Asia School of Theology (EAST) and the initial immersion experience be truly formative? Mr Ajay Daram, a new EAST student from India studying Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAICS), shares his missional journey to and recent experiences at EAST.

Coming to EAST to pursue the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAICS) has been a significant step in my journey of discerning God’s call to serve His mission in Asia. Over time, I became increasingly aware that effective Christian witness in today’s world requires more than passion alone; it requires deep theological grounding, cultural sensitivity, and spiritual formation. I sensed a need to be trained in a community that takes both the gospel and the Asian context seriously. EAST stood out as a place committed to forming servant-leaders for God’s mission, and this vision resonated deeply with my own sense of calling.

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