Old Testament Poetry, Wisdom, and Prophets (Day Course)

OT511 Old Testament Poetry, Wisdom, and Prophets (3 credits)
Tuesdays: 2.00 pm-5.30 pm, 18 July to 18 November 2016

Perhaps, like most believers, you are not familiar with the last half of the Old Testament. This course, which introduces the history, culture, style of writing, background and reasons for writing of the authors, is for you. Pre-requisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics.

Andrew Spurgeon, PhD

Andrew Spurgeon (PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary) is a visiting faculty at East Asia School of Theology. He has been teaching in Asian seminaries, primarily in India and the Philippines, since 1996. He is the Chairman for Publications for Asia Theological Association. He and his wife Lori work for the non-profit organization, Global Outreach International. They have three grown sons who live overseas.

You may register online or contact us if you have any query. Registration deadline is Monday, 11 July 2016.

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Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Grammar (Day Course)

OT500B Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Grammar (3 credits)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11.00 am-12.45 pm, 18 July to 18 November 2016

Building on memorized vocabulary words and grammar rules, learn to read and translate simple sentences from the Hebrew Old Testament. Enrollment limited to MDiv Teaching and Exposition program students. Pre-requisite or concurrent with: BS510 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics.

Toe Set, ThM

Toe Set has served with Cru in New Zealand, Myanmar, and Singapore among university student ministries, and in staff training. He has taught biblical Hebrew at EAST and other seminaries in Singapore and Myanmar.

You may register online or contact us if you have any query. Registration deadline is Monday, 11 July 2016.

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Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Tools and Methods (Day Course)

OT500A Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Tools and Methods (3 credits)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11.00 am-12.45 pm, 18 July to 18 November 2016

Learn to use tools and methods that will make you a better informed and more accurate interpreter of the Old Testament, and be equipped with some fundamentals of Hebrew. Open to all except MDiv Teaching and Exposition program students. Pre-requisite or concurrent with: BS510 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics.

 Yee Chin Hong, PhD

Chin Hong received his PhD in Theological Studies (Old Testament concentration) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA). He is excited about equipping others for Old Testament studies through the acquisition and use of Biblical Hebrew.

You may register online or contact us if you have any query. Registration deadline is Monday, 11 July 2016.

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New Testament Narratives (Day Course)

NT510 New Testament Narratives (3 credits)
Thursdays: 2.00 pm-5.30pm, 18 July to 18 November 2016

This course is a study of the life of Christ in the four Gospels as well as the early church and spread of Christianity in the book of Acts. The course will help you better understand the historical and cultural background, give you a deeper understanding of the Jesus’s teachings and ministry, and an appreciation for God’s work in building His Church. Pre-requisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics.

Amy Lau, ThM

Amy has taught Bible and theological classes since 2002. She has been on the pastoral team at St. John’s – St. Margaret’s Church. She teaches both in her own church and in other churches. She enjoys studying and teaching the Bible and desires for students to handle the Bible accurately, not just know content but that the Word of God will change their lives.

You may register online or contact us if you have any query. Registration deadline is Monday, 11 July 2016.

Click here for the 2016/2017 First semester courses (July-November 2016).

Find out if you are eligible to take any one of these courses using the First Course Free@EAST (FEAST) Promotion!

Greek Exegesis and Intermediate Grammar (Day Course)

NT503 Greek Exegesis and Intermediate Grammar (3 credits)
Thursdays: 2.00 pm-5.30 pm, 18 July to 18 November 2016

Builds upon NT502 to deepen the student’s comprehension of New Testament Greek and strengthen the student’s ability to use Greek in exegesis. Students learn and apply a systematic method of New Testament exegesis for a ministry of preaching and/or teaching.  Through the study of selected New Testament passages representing various genres, students develop greater proficiency in using tools for accurate exegesis. Pre-requisite: NT502 Greek 2: Basics of Greek Grammar.

 Tan Hock Seng, ThD

Tan Hock Seng has taught Greek at many Singapore Bible Schools since 1994.  He earned his ThD in Biblical Studies (New Testament) from the Asia Baptist Graduate Theological Seminary.

You may register online or contact us if you have any query. Registration deadline is Monday, 11 July 2016.

Click here for the 2016/2017 First semester courses (July-November 2016).