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Course Schedule
2022-2023
EQUIP courses are made available for registration quarterly. EQUIP offers a range of topics attending equally to the Bible,
theology, church history, missions, ministry, and current issues. Each two-year schedule contains all the courses required to
complete our certificate and licentiate programs.
EQUIP Courses in 2022
Master Schedule - Synopsis & Biodata
1st Quarter 2022
Old Testament Survey **^ (Dr Yee Chin Hong)
Mondays 730-930pm | 3, 10, 17, 24 Jan & 7, 14, 21 Feb | via Zoom
Synopsis. A survey of the Old Testament books in their literary, historical and theological
contexts. This course will highlight the message of each book, the broad strokes of Old
Testament history, key motifs and themes, the importance of the Old Testament for
understanding the New, and its relevance to Christian living and ministry.
Biodata. Dr Yee Chin Hong teaches Old Testament at Trinity Theological College. Before joining
TTC in 2020, he was on the staff of Cru Singapore (1994-2019), serving in various capacities,
including student ministry, short-term missions, and teaching. He and his family worship at
Bethel Presbyterian Church.
The Parables of Jesus (Dr Tan Kim Huat)
Tuesdays 730-930pm | 4, 11, 18, 25 Jan & 8, 15, 22 Feb | via Zoom
Synopsis. This course will help participants better appreciate the meaning and impact of Jesus’
parables when they were first told and to apply them for present-day Christian living. The
background and framework within which we are to understand Jesus’ parables will be
emphasised, especially the connection with the theme of the Kingdom of God and the fulfilment
of the Old Testament. Parables as a powerful vehicle for dismantling long-held assumptions in
the new light of God’s revelation will also be featured. It is hoped that participants may gain a
better understanding of their faith and be illuminating and transforming parables to their own
generation.
Biodata. Dr Tan Kim Huat is the Chen Su Lan Professor of New Testament at Trinity Theological
College. His enduring interest is in understanding the emergence of Christianity within a Jewish
matrix. Kim Huat has a strong interest in strengthening theological education in the region and
was been involved in the first-ever regional consortium of colleges, ATESEA (Association for
Theological Education in South East Asia). He is currently the Chairman of ATESEA’s Board of
Trustees.Missio Dei: Historical & Holistic Perspectives ** (Rev Dr Andrew Peh)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 5, 12, 19, 26 Jan & 9, 16, 23 Feb | via Zoom
Synopsis. This course surveys the expansion and development Christianity as Missio Dei (the
mission of God), from both historical and holistic perspectives. The salvation and renewal of all
creation, the proclamation and practice of His word, and the growth and witness of the church
are essentially understood as God's mission. The first part of the course outlines the significant
events/movements in the transmission of the Christian faith. The latter half of the course
sketches the significant themes of holistic mission, all of which are understood as God's mission
in bringing the whole Gospel to the whole world.
Biodata. Rev Dr Andrew Peh, PhD (Asbury Theological Seminary), lectures in the area of mission
and mission history at Trinity Theological College. His interests are in the history of Christianity in
Asia and mission trends in the 21st century. He also serves in the Chinese Annual Conference of
the Methodist Church in Singapore as a diaconal minister appointed to Charis Methodist Church.
Christian Doctrine **^ (Rev Dr Edmund Fong)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3, 10, 17 Feb | via Zoom
Synopsis. Christian doctrine is an articulation of our beliefs that shape and characterise us as the
people of God. It is our collection of shared beliefs that enable us to say “This is us!” The lectures
will cover the following doctrines: i) Revelation and Scripture; ii) Creation and Covenant; iii) the
Trinity; iv) the Person and Work of Christ; v) Salvation; vi) the Last Things and Christian Hope;
and vii) the Church. The coverage of these doctrines will be grounded in Holy Scripture, guided
by Church tradition(s), and geared towards engaging contemporary issues and challenges.
Students will gain a broad overview of the Christian faith and appreciate the importance of
Christian doctrines for understanding our identity and spurring our practical living.
Biodata. Rev Dr Edmund Fong is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Singapore
and associate minister at Adam Road Presbyterian Church. He did his doctoral studies at the
University of Otago (2014–2016) covering the theology of the Swiss-German theological giant,
Karl Barth. Edmund teaches systematic theology at Trinity Theological College and lectures on
the doctrine of the person and work of Christ and salvation, denominational studies in
Presbyterianism, and the theology of John Calvin. His research interests range from Barth to
Calvin, Reformed Theology, Theological Anthropology, and Hermeneutics. Edmund is married to
Mei Ying and they have 3 children—Phoebe, Chloe, and Jonathan.2nd Quarter 2022
Video Games, Esports and Virtual Worlds as Ministry (Mr Lang Tien)
Mondays 730-930pm | 21, 28 Mar & 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr & 9 May | via Zoom
Synopsis. The video games industry is now bigger than the music and film industry combined.
Top Esports athletes are often more recognizable to young people than traditional athletes.
Virtual worlds are fast becoming indistinguishable from real worlds. Our young people are being
discipled in these spaces, with or without the Church. How can we incarnate Christ in these
spaces? How can we make the Gospel relevant to a generation that is native to digital spaces?
What are the theological, practical and spiritual considerations we should consider as we seek to
redeem these spaces for Jesus, and what can we learn from them? This course aims to examine
these digital spaces from a Christian perspective and provide participants with the frameworks
to do practical ministry in these areas.
Biodata. Mr Lang Tien is a pioneer in the Singapore Esports scene, he was both a tournament
organizer and competitor in local and international fighting game events. He is also the founder
of GG (www.godandgames.com), a ministry that seeks to bridge the world of gaming and the
church. Lang has a Master of Divinity from Singapore Bible College and has served on the
ministry and preaching team of a Bible-Presbyterian church from 2012-2019, with a special focus
on youth and young adults.
A Theology of the Liturgy (Rev Dr Simon Chan)
Tuesdays 730-930pm | 22, 29 Mar & 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr & 10 May | via Zoom
Synopsis. The Christian liturgy is the most basic and comprehensive way of worshipping the
triune God. Over the centuries it has evolved and assumed many forms, but there are certain
“givens” which do not change because underlying the liturgy is the unchanging truth of God’s
revelation. This course explains the basic theological givens or components in the liturgy. It seeks
to show that liturgical worship is necessary if the people of God are to worship “in Spirit and in
truth,” and that by participating faithfully in the liturgy, Christians are being formed holistically.
Biodata. Rev Dr Simon Chan had taught theology and other related subjects such as liturgical,
spiritual, and contextual theologies at Trinity Theological College for more than 30 years. He is
currently the editor of Asia Journal of Theology and the author of several publications including
Liturgical Theology: The Church as Worshiping Community (2006).Missionary Selection and Care * (Ms Susan Kaur & Ms Yeo Hwee Joo)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 23, 30 Mar & 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr & 4 May | via Zoom
Synopsis. How should a church go about identifying and selecting missionaries that it sends?
What are some of the issues that may need to be explored or resolved along the way?
Thereafter, how can the church care for its missionaries? The different dimensions of missionary
well-being, and common issues relating to their care will be discussed.
Biodata. (1) Ms Susan Kaur is currently the National Director of OMF Singapore. She has
international experience in law and public policy. She served in a CAN for more than 20 years
and has been bi-vocational, first teaching at universities and then as executive director of an
NGO. In the past, she has owned a consultancy that conducted leadership development, training
and coaching; and was involved in the selection of candidates, oversaw the training and
preparation of new workers. She has undertaken part-time bible education at Singapore Bible
College. (2) Ms Yeo Hwee Joo spent 27 years (1990 – 2017) in Japan with OMF involved in church
planting, youth work and counselling. She graduated from NUS (1985) with a BA in Social Work
and has a Masters in Biblical Studies from Singapore Bible College (1989). She is presently serving
with OMF Singapore in member care, training and development.
God’s Enduring Word in Isaiah 40-55 (Bishop Dr Gordon Wong)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 31 Mar & 7, 28 Apr & 5, 12, 19, 26 May | via Zoom
Synopsis. This course provides an exposition of the pastoral comfort and challenge that comes
out of each of the 16 chapters in Isaiah 40-55.
Biodata. Bishop Dr Gordon Wong began pastoral ministry 35 years ago. He holds a BA (Hons)
from the London School of Theology and a PhD from the University of
Cambridge. His publications include a book on the relevance of Christian faith (God Makes Sense),
Old Testament commentaries on the books of Daniel (Faithful to the End), Habakkuk (God,
Why?), Isaiah (The Road to Peace: Pastoral Reflections on Isaiah 1-12), Ruth (The Power of Love)
and an academic monograph entitled Foolish Leaders and the Will of YHWH: Editorial Effects in
Isaiah 19.3rd Quarter 2022
Care for Our Common Home (Rev Dr Andrew Peh)
Mondays 730-930pm | 18, 25 July & 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug | Wesley Methodist Church or via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. This course explores a topic of current interest in the area of mission studies: creation
care as an integral part of the mission of God (Missio Dei). It will provide a brief survey of the
current context: climate change and the ecological concerns, and will also examine theologically
God's purpose(s) for creation and the role of humanity in the stewardship of the created order.
Biodata. Rev Dr Andrew Peh, PhD (Asbury Theological Seminary), lectures in the area of mission
and mission history at Trinity Theological College. His interests are in the history of Christianity in
Asia and mission trends in the 21st century. He also serves in the Chinese Annual Conference of
the Methodist Church in Singapore as a diaconal minister appointed to Charis Methodist Church.
Christian Spirituality and Ministry ^ (Rev Dr Jimmy Tan)
Tuesdays 730-930pm | 12, 19, 26 July & 2, 16, 23, 30 Aug | Trinity Theological College or via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. This introductory course will help the participants retrieve insights and practices from
our rich Christian spiritual heritage to nurture our life in God into a lived reality. It will draw from
a selection of historical texts and themes in Christian tradition to forge a theological foundation
and praxis for Christian living and ministry. Participants will be introduced to several rudimentary
spiritual exercises, engage in their practice through weekly practicums, and be guided on making
the connection between their practice and Christian ministry.
Biodata. Rev Dr Jimmy Tan is chaplain and lecturer of pastoral and practical theology at Trinity
Theological College, and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in Singapore. He
received his PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary where his doctoral dissertation focused on the
history, theology, and practice of Christian spiritual direction. He is a certified spiritual director
and regularly leads retreats and offers spiritual direction at TTC and beyond.Introducing World Religions: Asian Religions and Christian Faith * (Rev Dr Malcolm Tan)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 13, 20, 27 July & 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug | St Andrew’s Cathedral or via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. An introductory course for Christians to the main religious traditions of Asia. Avoiding
being combative with the Other, it takes a serious and respectful approach to learning about
Asian religions without ignoring the essential truth-claims of the Christian faith. This course seeks
to be accurate in learning about the religious traditions of our neighbours and include the
following topics: i) how and why should Christians learn about Religions; ii) Indian religions; iii)
Chinese religions; iv) Buddhism; v) the Judeo-Christian tradition; vi) Islam; and vii) religion and
society; and the theology of religion.
Biodata. Rev Dr Malcolm Tan is the senior pastor of Covenant Community Methodist Church and
a guest lecturer with Trinity Theological College. Malcolm has been a Methodist pastor since
graduating from TTC in 1984. Besides being an evangelist and pastor, he is also an active
interfaith activist and has participated in interfaith discussions for many years with various
religious bodies. He has a MA in Asia Pacific Studies from the University of Leeds (Department of
East Asian Studies), and a PhD from the National University of Singapore (Malay Studies
Department).
Through Christian Eyes: Explorations in the Christian Worldview (Dr Mark Chan)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 14, 21, 28 July & 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug | Trinity Theological College / via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. People look at life differently. This much we know. Much of this is down to the
interpretive grid that one uses to interpret reality and make sense of the world. In short, people
everywhere look at life through a worldview. This course will examine the concept of worldview
in general and tease out the key components of the Christian worldview in particular. What
constitutes a Christian worldview and how does it compare with other worldviews? How
different would life in our modern world look like through the lens of the Christian worldview?
Biodata. Dr Mark Chan is the Earnest Lau Professor of Systematic Theology at Trinity Theological
College. Mark teaches mainly in the areas of hermeneutics, homiletics, and the intersection
between theology and contemporary thought. Prior to joining the faculty at TTC, Mark served
with Eagles Communications as its Resident Theologian and Executive Vice-President (1979-
2005), as well as honorary preaching pastor for Evangel Christian Church (1981-2011). Mark
worships with his wife Sophia at Covenant Community Methodist Church.4th Quarter 2022
Discipleship: Helping People Become Fully Mature In Christ (Rev Dr Tan Soo Inn)
Mondays 730-930pm | 19, 26 Sep; 3, 10, 17, 31 Oct; 7 Nov | Wesley Methodist Church / via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. The gospel is not just about saving people from hell. God is saving people to be a new
humanity, people who bear the image of Jesus. Most churches have some discipleship
programme but this course will not focus on programmes. We will re-examine, from the context
of Scripture and the realities of life today, how to help our people grow in Christlikeness. We will
look at what Christlikeness looks like, and at the resources God has given us to help people to be
more like Jesus. Our focus is not on some group of spiritual elites but on helping all of God's
people become “fully mature in Christ” (Colossians 1: 28 – 29). The class will become a learning
community where instructor and class members will seek the Lord together for His wisdom on
this critical subject.
Biodata. Rev Dr Tan Soo Inn is a director of Graceworks (www.graceworks.com.sg), a training
and publishing consultancy committed to promoting spiritual friendship in church and society.
He runs this ministry in partnership with his wife, Bernice. Bernice and Soo Inn have four sons.
Soo Inn has worked as a dentist, pastored two churches, and served in a number of parachurch
organizations. He is an adjunct lecturer in various seminaries and serves as the chaplain of the
Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship, Singapore. Soo Inn has a BDS (dentistry) from the
University of Singapore, a ThM in New Testament from Regent College, Vancouver, and a DMin
from Fuller Seminary. His primary passions include connecting the Word of God to the struggles
of daily life, and the promotion of the discipline of spiritual friendship.
A Short History of Israel (Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun)
Tuesdays 730-930pm | 20, 27 Sep; 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct; 1 Nov | Trinity Theological College/via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. This short survey will give students a sweeping view of the history of Israel from biblical
times to the modern age. Beginning with Abraham, we will see how the Israelites came to be
settled in the Promised Land, how they thrived there, how they were cast into exile, and how the
modern state of Israel came into being. We will also briefly look at the challenges facing the
modern state and discuss some current views of Israel: is it a place, a people or a state? What is
the importance of the state of Israel to Christianity?
Biodata. Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun is Lecturer in Church History at Trinity Theological College. He
has a PhD from Cambridge and is fond of reading all sorts of histories, military history included.
He is an ordained minister with the Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) of the Methodist Church in
Singapore, and has served as pastor in two churches and as chaplain in two schools. He has been
a pastor for over 21 years and has been to the state of Israel three times.A Christian Response to the Arts and Popular Culture (Ms Lucilla Teoh)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 21, 28 Sep; 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct; 2 Nov | St Andrew’s Cathedral / via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. Being in the world and yet not of the world is a tension for Christians acknowledged by
Christ himself. And we live in a world rich with creativity such as music, theatre, visual arts, and
dance which have been created for us to enjoy and to worship God. What are our boundaries?
Should we have boundaries? This course is a joint exploration of the lecturer and the class on
how Christians could respond to what they see, hear and feel through the Arts and Popular
Culture.
Biodata. Ms Lucilla Teoh was actively involved in the local theatre scene in various capacities in
the 80s and 90s. She acted in a seminal Singapore film 12 Storeys and was one of the founders of
the Singapore Film Commission. Lucilla graduated from Trinity Theological College with a MDiv in
2009. She also holds a Master in Fine Arts and a Diploma in Education. Lucilla has served as
pastoral staff at St James' Church where she worships, the Director of Communications with the
Diocese of Singapore, and Senior Manager in charge of Communications at Singapore Anglican
Community Services. She is currently a freelance writer and editor.
Hope in History: Christian Mission as Eschatological Event (Mr Lawrence Ko)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 22, 29 Sep; 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct; 3 Nov | Trinity Theological College/via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. History began with hope in the creation of God. This hope is evident in the salvation
history, from the call of Abraham and the nation of Israel, and now with the call of the church in
history. The hope in history was unveiled with the coming of God, in His presence in history,
culminating in the Incarnation in Christ and will be fully manifested at the end of history, when
God dwells fully among His creation. The call of the Christian missions is to reveal the hope of life
in the eternal God, when life with all its fullness is experienced in the glorious presence of God.
The course thus explores the holistic nature of the Christian missions, based on the gospel of
Christ and the spiritual basis of social engagement and civilisational advance in history.
Biodata. Mr Lawrence Ko studied history at the National University of Singapore and has a MDiv
from Trinity Theological College. He is the National Director of Singapore Centre for Global
Missions. Lawrence served as a pastor for seven years and held management positions in YMCA,
ORTV and TWR-Asia. He is founder-director of Asian Journeys Ltd, a social enterprise involved in
ministry among heartland youths and urban poor. Lawrence also serves on the Asian Lausanne
Committee, Singapore Lausanne Exco and the Asia Evangelical Alliance Mission Committee (as
chairman, 2008- 2012). He is author of 2 books, Can the Desert Be Green? Planting Hope in the
wilderness (2014) and From the Desert to the City: Christians in Creation Care (2020).EQUIP Courses in 2023
Master Schedule - Synopsis & Biodata
1st Quarter 2023
“Dogmatics in Outline” by Karl Barth (Rev Dr Edmund Fong)
Mondays 730-930pm | 2, 9, 16, 30 Jan & 6, 13, 20 Feb | Wesley Methodist Church / via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. The German theologian Karl Barth stands as one of the giants in modern theology,
whose theology has been described as “orthodox and modern.” Yet, most are afraid to read his
works, daunted by the voluminous pages of Church Dogmatics, his magnum opus. This course
will introduce participants to the thoughts and theology of Barth through one of his more
accessible works Dogmatics in Outline (156 pages only), a collated series of lectures on the
Apostles’ Creed that Barth gave during his time at the University of Bonn (1947). Come and hear
the substance of the Christian faith as proclaimed by Barth, and experience for yourself this man
whose views are orthodox and faithful to the Tradition but yet modern and insightful for our
time.
Biodata. Rev Dr Edmund Fong is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Singapore
and associate minister at Adam Road Presbyterian Church. He did his doctoral studies at the
University of Otago (2014–2016) covering the theology of the Swiss-German theological giant,
Karl Barth. Edmund teaches systematic theology at Trinity Theological College and lectures on
the doctrine of the person and work of Christ and salvation, denominational studies in
Presbyterianism, and the theology of John Calvin. His research interests range from Barth to
Calvin, Reformed Theology, Theological Anthropology, and Hermeneutics. Edmund is married to
Mei Ying and they have 3 children—Phoebe, Chloe, and Jonathan.
New Testament Survey **^ (Rev Dr Leonard Wee)
Tuesdays 730-930pm | 3, 10, 17, 31 Jan & 7, 14, 21 Feb | Trinity Theological College/via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. With accounts of the life and teaching of Jesus, the spread of the gospel, and the issues
faced by the various New Testament writers which provide the foundations for the life and
theology of Christians and the Church throughout history, the importance of the New Testament
cannot be overstated. This course will provide an orientation to the various books of the New
Testament by locating them in their social and historical contexts. This course will discuss the
New Testament’s relevance to Christians, churches and the world today.
Biodata. Rev Dr Leonard Wee is the Registrar and Lecturer in New Testament at Trinity
Theological College. He obtained his PhD at Durham University (UK), specialising in Paul’s
interpretation of the Old Testament, and was sponsored by Langham Partnership for
postdoctoral research on the use of the Old Testament in Hebrews. He previously served as a
pastor for 10 years. Besides teaching Koine Greek, New Testament theology, biblical
intertextuality, and other subjects, he also provides supervision for postgraduate research at TTC.Theology of Mission ** (Rev Dr Andrew Peh)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 4, 11, 18, 25 Jan & 1, 8, 15 Feb | St Andrew’s Cathedral / via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. This course explores the biblical and theological presuppositions and principles that
shape the Christian missionary enterprise in today’s world, particularly in the Asian context. This
will include a scan of the historical developments, a reading of the biblical text, a survey of the
changing social and theological paradigms that affect how the Church understands its missional
role and the study of selected missional documents adopted by key Christian groups and
traditions.
Biodata. Rev Dr Andrew Peh, PhD (Asbury Theological Seminary), lectures in the area of mission
and mission history at Trinity Theological College. His interests are in the history of Christianity in
Asia and mission trends in the 21st century. He also serves in the Chinese Annual Conference of
the Methodist Church in Singapore as a diaconal minister appointed to Charis Methodist Church.
City of God, City of Men: An Introduction to Christian Political Thought
(Rev Dr Nathanael Goh)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 5, 12, 19, 26 Jan & 2, 9, 16 Feb | Trinity Theological College/via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. The playwright George Bernard Shaw is dubiously quoted as saying that “politics is the
last resort for the scoundrels.” Boies Penrose, a former US Senator, once said “public office is the
last refuge of the incompetent.” Though tongue-in-cheek, these quotes suggest why politics is
often considered a dirty word. There is a sense of cynicism, frustration, and even despair
whenever politics is mentioned. Yet this was not always so. Celebrated thinkers in the Christian
tradition have seen politics, if disciplined and informed by a robust Christian faith, as a vocation
of high dignity and nobility. This course examine politics from biblical and theological
perspectives. Participants will read key figures in the Western Christian political tradition and
attempt to recover a theological vision of the good of politics and also consider how this vision
might shape political ethics, such as issues of law, justice, human rights and the common good.
Biodata. Rev Dr Nathanael Goh is a pastor from the Chinese Annual Conference of the Methodist
Church in Singapore. He is pastoring at Sengkang Methodist Church. An advocate for the
importance of Christian ethics and moral formation, his interests are at the intersection of
Scripture, theology, and ethics – especially a retrieval of Christian theological visions of the
common good.2nd Quarter 2023
Small Groups Ministry: Communities of Accountability (Rev Dr Bernard Chao)
Mondays 730-930pm | 20, 27 Mar; 3, 10, 17, 24 Apr; 8 May | Wesley Methodist Church/via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. (Coming Soon)
Biodata. Rev Dr Bernard Chao is Director of EQUIP and Lecturer in Practical Theology at Trinity
Theological College. He teaches courses in Christian leadership, Christian education, youth
ministry, and Wesleyan theology. A pastor in The Methodist Church in Singapore (Trinity Annual
Conference) since 2005, he currently serves as Associate Brigade Chaplain of The Boys’ Brigade in
Singapore. Bernard has served as a youthworker, Boys’ Brigade Captain, school chaplain, pastor,
and pastor-in-charge in a number of Methodist churches and schools. Formerly a litigation
lawyer, Bernard is married with three children.
The Miracles of Jesus (Dr Tan Kim Huat)
Tuesdays 730-930pm | 21, 28 Mar; 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr; 2 May | Trinity Theological College/via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. The miracles of Jesus have long fascinated many people, but their true significance has
to be carefully unpacked to gain a better understanding of Jesus’ aims and ministry, and of God’s
character and programme. This course will study Jesus’s miracles in relation to the powerful
themes of the identity of Jesus, the Kingdom of God, and the fulfilment of the Old Testament.
This course will provide some useful categories for organising these miracles and examine the
pressing question of how the meaning and significance of Jesus’s miracles may continue in our
time, without our being led astray into making dubious claims or supporting self-aggrandisement
agendas.
Biodata. Dr Tan Kim Huat is the Chen Su Lan Professor of New Testament at Trinity Theological
College. His enduring interest is in understanding the emergence of Christianity within a Jewish
matrix. Kim Huat has a strong interest in strengthening theological education in the region and
was been involved in the first-ever regional consortium of colleges, ATESEA (Association for
Theological Education in South East Asia). He is currently the Chairman of ATESEA’s Board of
Trustees.Issues in Christian Mission ** (Rev Canon Yee Ching Wah & Mr Lawrence Ko)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 22, 29 Mar; 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr; 3 May | St Andrew’s Cathedral / via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. This course examines some key issues in Christian mission which are critical for
effective engagement in overseas cross-cultural settings. The course begins with the
discernment of the call to mission, and ends with the challenge to respond to that missionary
calling and commitment. We will address the dynamics of missionary sending which involves the
local church, the sending agency as well as the host communities, to the key relationship
between missionaries and the local church. Practical concerns include missionary support and
missionary care as the sending church supports the person and his/ her ministry spiritually,
socially, emotionally and financially. We will address living and working in cross-cultural contexts
with personalities and worldviews which may be different and diverse. Finally the course will
touch on communication and information security issues, in the present world of social media
and ongoing terror threat.
Biodata. (1) Rev Canon Yee Ching Wah, serves as Director of Missions for the Diocese of
Singapore, the Dean of Thailand and an Honorary Priest at St James’ Church. Upon the
completion of his theological training at Singapore Bible College in 1997, Rev Yee, his wife, Siew
Ling and their three sons, Ivan, Joshua and Ryan were sent by St John’s-St Margaret’s Church to
serve as missionaries in Thailand for 14 years. They are based in Singapore now where their
children are pursuing tertiary education. He continues to travel monthly to Thailand to coach
teams in planting new churches. (2) Mr Lawrence Ko studied history at the National University of
Singapore and has a MDiv from Trinity Theological College. He is the National Director of
Singapore Centre for Global Missions. Lawrence served as a pastor for seven years and held
management positions in YMCA, ORTV and TWR-Asia. He is founder-director of Asian Journeys
Ltd, a social enterprise involved in ministry among heartland youths and urban poor. Lawrence
also serves on the Asian Lausanne Committee, Singapore Lausanne Exco and the Asia Evangelical
Alliance Mission Committee (as chairman, 2008- 2012). He is author of 2 books, Can the Desert
Be Green? Planting Hope in the wilderness (2014) and From the Desert to the City: Christians in
Creation Care (2020).
Ascertaining the Atonement: How does Jesus reconcile us to God?
(Dr Leow Theng Huat)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 23, 30 Mar; 13, 20, 27 Apr; 4, 11 May | Trinity Theological College / Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. The “atonement” is one of the central beliefs of the Christian faith. It refers to what
our Lord Jesus Christ has done, through his life, death and resurrection, to reconcile us sinners to
the holy God. But how did these acts of Jesus achieve the atoning effect? We will examine and
evaluate the different ways Christian thinkers through the ages have answered this question. We
hope, in the end, to gain a richer and more comprehensive understanding of how Jesus saves
us—one that will help us in our life and ministry.
Biodata. Dr Leow Theng Huat is Lecturer in Theology at Trinity Theological College. His research
interests include theodicy, Christology, soteriology, post-Enlightenment theology, and dialectics
as a theological method. During his student days at the National University of Singapore, he was
actively involved in the ministry of the Varsity Christian Fellowship, and has served for a period
of time as an associate staff worker of the Fellowship of Evangelical Students. He is married to
Cheng Ping, and they have three children. The family are members of Wesley Methodist Church.3rd Quarter 2023
Ministry to Children: Helping Children to Love God and Love Others (Dr Morgan Zhou)
Mondays 730-930pm | 10, 17, 24, 31 July & 7, 14, 21 Aug | Wesley Methodist Church/via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. This course will equip lay Christians with biblical foundations as well as knowledge of
processes and strategies to minister to children, including children with diverse educational
needs. Participants will draw on principles and practices from Scripture and developmental
psychology to establish a coherent and integrated philosophy of ministry to children. In addition,
participants will learn how to leverage teaching and learning resources to help children build an
authentic relationship with Jesus, discover and cultivate spiritual gifts, and be released for
ministry to serve God with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Biodata. Dr Morgan Zhou holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the National Institute
of Education, Nanyang Technological University. He has worked as a former vice-principal and
teaching fellow at NIE. Morgan has served in the Boys’ Brigade and children ministry in his
church and currently chairs the Board of Children's Ministry in the Trinity Annual Conference of
The Methodist Church in Singapore. He is passionate about mentoring, outreach to
disadvantaged families, and keenly interested in strengthening the education of children and
youth with diverse abilities and special needs.
Church History ^ (Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun)
Tuesdays 730-930pm | 11, 18, 25 July & 1, 8, 15, 22 Aug | Trinity Theological College / Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. (Coming Soon)
Biodata. Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun is Lecturer in Church History at Trinity Theological College. He
has a PhD from Cambridge and is fond of reading all sorts of histories, military history included.
He is an ordained minister with the Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) of the Methodist Church in
Singapore, and has served as pastor in two churches and as chaplain in two schools. He has been
a pastor for over 21 years and has been to the state of Israel three times.Cultural Anthropology * (Rev Dr Andrew Peh)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 12, 19, 26 July & 2, 16, 23, 30 Aug | St Andrew’s Cathedral / via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. Cultural anthropology is the study of people and their cultures. This is an introductory
course that presents some basic concepts of cultural anthropology (which includes an
understanding of human behaviour and beliefs, kinship systems, world view, social organizations,
economic and political systems) with special attention to the application of an anthropological
perspective for Christian mission.
Biodata. Rev Dr Andrew Peh, PhD (Asbury Theological Seminary), lectures in the area of mission
and mission history at Trinity Theological College. His interests are in the history of Christianity in
Asia and mission trends in the 21st century. He also serves in the Chinese Annual Conference of
the Methodist Church in Singapore as a diaconal minister appointed to Charis Methodist Church.
Christ-centred Preaching in the 21st Century ^ (Rev Dr Christopher Chia)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 13, 20, 27 July & 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug | Trinity Theological College / Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. Why are Christians and church so anaemic? One of the main reasons could be the
impoverished preaching from our pulpits. How can we return to the fidelity and vitality of
centering our lives and churches on the gospel, Jesus and God? This course seeks to equip us to
read, live, evangelize, and mature in God’s Word with this pivotal Christ-centered focus.
Biodata. Rev Dr Christopher Chia is Senior Pastor at Adam Road Presbyterian Church. He was
converted at Billy Graham Crusade in 1979 while studying in Sydney, Australia. A former
journalist, he has preached the gospel internationally, including the UK, Australia, China, India,
Kenya, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. His passion is being a pastor to
pastors, raising the next generation, training leaders, and building godly marriages and families.
He holds an MTh (Oxford) and a DMin in Preaching (Gordon Conwell Seminary). Married with
two children, he has ten siblings, two dogs, and a neglected terrapin.4th Quarter 2023
Experiencing God in Ordinary Worship (Ms Leong Chin Yee)
Mondays 730-930pm | 18, 25 Sep & 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct | Wesley Methodist Church/via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. What is the posture that we take as we worship each Sunday or even each time we
meet? Do you feel like weekend worship is just getting another routine checked and done with?
Worship, regardless of style, does not seem to move you and you wonder if something is wrong
with your own spiritual life. This course will lead you in discovering the beauty and depth of
worship through its different elements—music, proclamation of the word, sacraments,
benediction, prayers from long ago, amongst others. You will be learn to craft prayers, worship
orders, and explore songs repertoire. This course seeks to inspire you to engage God in the ritual
of worship so that you may be challenged to be God’s instruments in the world the other days of
the week—bringing worship into our daily lives.
Biodata. Ms Leong Chin Yee is a pastoral team staff at Barker Road Methodist Church. She is a
graduate of Trinity Theological College (MDiv, 2005) and was a missionary teacher in two
seminaries in Northeast India for four years before returning to local church ministry in 2019.
Her two passions are missions and worship. She loves crafting worship liturgies and marvels at
how God reveals Himself through worship regardless of how simple it may be when hearts are
open to Him.
The Gospel of John (Rev Dr Tan Yak-hwee)
Tuesdays 730-930pm | 19, 26 Sep & 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct | Trinity Theological College / Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. This course serves as a general introduction to the Gospel of John and addresses
several issues and topics, such as the relationship of Jesus and the other Gospels, the character
of Jesus, and his discourses with various people. This course will analyze the Gospel from a
variety of different perspectives and methodologies and examine contemporary appropriations
of the Gospel of John for church and society. After this course, participants should be able to
discuss the contents, theology and themes of the Gospel.
Biodata. Rev Dr Tan Yak-hwee is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Tainan Theological
College, Tainan, Taiwan. Yak-hwee was previously the Tutor of New Testament Language,
Literature and Theology at Westminster College, Cambridge, UK, and also Affiliated Lecturer of
the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. She is the author of Re-presenting the Johannine
Community: A Postcolonial Perspective (2008). Her research interests include Johannine
literature, biblical theology, missions and intersectional approaches in bible and theology. Yak-
hwee is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Singapore.Church Mission Program * (Mr Lawrence Ko)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 20, 27 Sep; 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct; 1 Nov | St Andrew’s Cathedral / via Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. What is Christian mission to the local church? How can the church organise itself to
fulfil the Great Commission and the missio Dei? How can pastors and church leaders serve in
strategic planning, policy making, and resource development to fulfil the missionary calling of
God? How can church mission structures and teams mobilise and equip the saints for Gods
mission in the 21st century? This course presents a vision of missiological ecclesiology and
explores what it takes to see “the whole church to bring the whole gospel to the whole world.”
Biodata. Mr Lawrence Ko studied history at the National University of Singapore and has a MDiv
from Trinity Theological College. He is the National Director of Singapore Centre for Global
Missions. Lawrence served as a pastor for seven years and held management positions in YMCA,
ORTV and TWR-Asia. He is founder-director of Asian Journeys Ltd, a social enterprise involved in
ministry among heartland youths and urban poor. Lawrence also serves on the Asian Lausanne
Committee, Singapore Lausanne Exco and the Asia Evangelical Alliance Mission Committee (as
chairman, 2008- 2012). He is author of 2 books, Can the Desert Be Green? Planting Hope in the
wilderness (2014) and From the Desert to the City: Christians in Creation Care (2020).
Challenging Youth Ministry (Rev Dr Bernard Chao)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 21, 28 Sep; 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct; 2 Nov | Trinity Theological College / Zoom (TBC)
Synopsis. (Coming Soon)
Biodata. Rev Dr Bernard Chao is Director of EQUIP and Lecturer in Practical Theology at Trinity
Theological College. He teaches courses in Christian leadership, Christian education, youth
ministry, and Wesleyan theology. A pastor in The Methodist Church in Singapore (Trinity Annual
Conference) since 2005, he currently serves as Associate Brigade Chaplain of The Boys’ Brigade in
Singapore. Bernard has served as a youthworker, Boys’ Brigade Captain, school chaplain, pastor,
and pastor-in-charge in a number of Methodist churches and schools. Formerly a litigation
lawyer, Bernard is married with three children.
INDICATIONS FOR COURSES
** required course for the Certificate in Mission Practice
* core elective course for the Certificate in Mission Practice
^ required course for Local Preacher License (collaboration with Chinese & Trinity Annual
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