Ruth Hmway: Christmas Carolling Reflections

Below is Ruth Hmway’s reflections on her recent carolling experience during the school break. Ruth is currently enrolled in Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies at EAST and she is from Myanmar.

This Christmas season, I had the privilege of joining my fellow students from East Asia School of Theology (EAST), Singapore, for a meaningful caroling outreach. Our team was beautifully multi-ethnic: eight of us from Myanmar, and friends from China, India, Bhutan, Cambodia, and the Philippines. Though we came from different nations, languages, and stories, we shared one heart, to proclaim the love and hope of Christ through music.

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November 2024 Intensive Class Reflections

 

During November 2024, two intensive classes were held at EAST – “Intercultural Communications” course by Dr Alvin Tey and “Exposition of Hebrews” course by Dr Gilbert Soo Hoo.

Below are two reflections by students who attended the “Intercultural Communications” class. The first reflection is by Mr Tan Jing Fei, a Singaporean final year Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies student whose undergraduate degree is in law. The second reflection is from another final year MA in Intercultural Studies student who hails from Mongolia. Ms Nurjanar Shampan or “Nuugii” as she is commonly known shares her insightful reflection on her culture.

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