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Church and Society in Asia Today

A Periodical concerned with Christian Ministry and Mission in Asia Today
Published by the Centre for the Study of Christianity in Asia, Trinity Theological College, Singapore

Church and Society, formerly published by the Centre for the Development of Christian Ministry,
was renamed Church & Society in Asia Today from the August 2005 issue, and is now published by CSCA.

Editor: Dr Mark Chan (effective August 2007)

Articles from 1998

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Editorial Policy:

The articles and book reviews in Church and Society in Asia Today represent the opinions of the authors, and not necessarily those of the Editors and the Sponsoring Body, CSCA, Trinity Theological College.

Subscription Rates: 

Church and Society in Asia Today is published three times a year (April, August and December).

Annual subscription rates are as follows: Singapore and Malaysia S$15 (postage included); Others US$15 (postage included); Individual issues may be obtained at S$7 an issue. For any queries, please call (65)6767-6677 or email: csca@ttc.edu.sg.

Manuscript Submission:


Manuscripts of between 4000 to 6000 words in hard copy or electronic form on issues relevant to Christians in Asia today should be sent to @ttc.edu.sg. The articles will be refereed but the Editor will have the final say on whether an article is suitable.

2007

2007 Volume Ten Number Two

Editorial by Lee Soo Ann
Passing the Editorial Baton by Michael Poon
Tan, Tee Khoon. 'Youth and the Internet.' CS 10.2 (2007): 89-97.
Koh, Daniel K. S. 'Youth and the Internet: A Pastoral Perspective.' CS 10.2 (2007): 98-109.
Loo, Yeow Wah. 'The Church and Youth.' CS 10.2 (2007): 110-127.
Chua, Sharon & Choo, Jodi  May Eng. 'The Church in the Midst of Political Changes in Vietnam: 1945 to the Present.' CS 10.2 (2007): 128-151.

2007 Volume Ten Number One

Editorial by Lee Soo Ann, CS 10.1 (2007): i-ii.
Chan, Mark. 'The Church and Community Engagement: Theological Reflection for Praxis.' CS 10.1 (2007): 1-14.
Tan, Edwin C. B. 'Mapping the Church in Singapore: Moving from Civic to Civil Society.' CS 10.1 (2007): 15-55.
Lim, Peter H. S. 'Out of Darkness into Light.' CS 10.1 (2007): 56-79.
Tan, Lai Yong. 'Mobility for Changing Times.' CS 10.1 (2007): 80-88.

2006

2006 Volume Nine Number Three

Editorial by Mrs Kimhong Hazra, CS 9.3 (2006): i-ii.
Kirk, Andrew. 'Trends in Mission Practice in the 21st Century.' CS 9.3 (2006): 109-115.
Sinaga, Martin L. 'Beyond Conversion: Indonesian Christian Mission at the Crossroads.' CS 9.3 (2006): 116-121.
Tiong, Lenita. 'Contextualising Church Growth: Reflections from a Cambodian Sojourn.' CS 9.3 (2006): 122-133.
Poh, Eileen. 'Christian Women in Nation Building and Community Service.' CS 9.3 (2006): 134-151.

2006 Volume Nine Number Two

Editorial by Lee Soo Ann, CS 9.2 (2006): i-ii.
Lim, Linda. 'Singapore: Place or Nation? Implication for Economy, State and Identity.' CS 9.2 (2006): 56-68.
Lee Soo Ann. 'The Early Modern Christian Impact on the Development of Southeast Asia.' CS 9.2 (2006): 69-90.
Chan, Simon. 'Communion Spirituality and its Implications for Holistic Living in a Fragmented World.' CS 9.2 (2006): 91-108.

2006 Volume Nine, Number One

Editorial by Lee Soo Ann, CS 9.1 (2006): i-ii.
Lee Kian Cheng. 'The Globalization Impact on Singapore: Socio-economic Policies and the Christian Response.' CS 9.1 (2006): 1-20.
Kumar, Ashok. 'Indian Migrant Constructive Workers in Singapore and the Christian Response.' CS 9.1 (2006): 21-36.
Seow, Josephine. 'The Felt Needs of Mainland Chinese Postgraduate Students in Singapore and the Christian Response.' CS 9.1 (2006): 37-55.

2005

2005 Volume Eight, Number Three

Editorial by Lee Soo Ann, CS 8.3 (2005): 100-101.
Sng, Bobby. 'Changing Time, Unchanging Vision.' CS 8.3 (2005) 102-108.
*Muraoka, Takamitsu. Facing the History of the Nation: The Journey of a Japanese Christian Scholar.' CS 8.3 (2005) 109-121.
Chen, Ai Yen. 'The Church and Education: The Contribution of Singapore Christian in Recent Decades.' CS 8.3 (2005): 122-147.
* Available as a CSCA Occasional Paper. Printed copies available through CSCA)

2005 Volume Eight, Number Two

Editorial by Lee Soo Ann. CS 8.2 (2005): 46-47.
Chia, Roland. 'Biomedical Ethics: A Christian Perspective.' CS 8.2 (2005): 48-66.
Heng, Andy K. W. 'The World of Bloomberg Television: Towards a Christian Digital Living in the Global Village.' CS 8.2 (2005): 67-84.
Cheong, Pauline Hope. 'Digital Spirituality? Changing Access Issues and Faith Opportunities for Internet and Society in Singapore.' CS 8.2 (2005): 85-99.

2005 Volume Eight, Number One

Chan, Simon. 'Rediscovering the Catechumenate.' CS 8.1 (2005): 1-24.
Wan, William. 'To Sue or Not to Sue?' CS 8.1 (2005): 25-39.
Wild, Roger. 'The Lectionary and Coincidence.' CS 8.1 (2005): 40-45.

2004

2004 Volume Seven, Number One

Chia, Roland. 'Questions and Answers on Homosexuality.' CS 7.1 (2004): 1-20.
Harvey, Thomas. 'Equity and Purity: Homosexuality and the Church.' CS 7.1 (2004): 21-30.
Wild, Roger. 'Mission in Contemporary Society.' CS 7.1 (2004): 31-39.

2004 Volume Seven, Number Two

Chia, Roland. 'Rendering to Caesar: A Theology of Church-State Relations.' CS 7.2 (2004): 41-63.
Solomon, Robert. 'The Church as a Multi-Racial Community.' CS 7.2 (2004): 64-74.
Wild, Roger. 'Observations on Islam by an Anglican clergyman.' CS 7.2 (2004): 75-88.

2004 Volume Seven, Number Three

Chia, Roland. 'Renewing the Centre: The Bible in the (Post) Modern Church.' CS 7.3 (2004): 89-104.
Chan, Simon. 'Discerning the Spirit in the Church Today.' CS 7.3 (2004): 105-113.
Wiarda, Timothy. 'Psychology and Pastoral Ministry.' CS 7.3 (2004): 114-128.

2003

2003 Volume Six, Number One

Chia, Roland. 'The Christian and Inter-Faith Relations.' CS 6.1 (2003): 1-11.
Rice, Monte. 'Emergence of Buddhist Revivalism as the Primary Challenge to Church Growth in Singapore.' CS 6.1 (2003): 12-39.
Koh, Peter. 'The Cell Group Church Structure: An Evaluation.' CS 6.1 (2003): 40-53.

2003 Volume Six, Number Two

Lim, Johnson. 'How Then Shall We Preach?' CS 6.2 (2003): 55-69.
Chia, Roland. 'Xeroxing the Soul? Theological and Ethical Responses to Human Cloning.' CS 6.2 (2003): 71-84.
Lau, Hua Teck. 'The Cross and the Lotus.' CS 6.2 (2003): 85-99.

2003 Volume Six, Number Three

Soh, Guan Chin. 'Biblical Perspectives on Prophecy.' CS 6.3 (2003): 101-113.
Chan, Simon. 'Prophecy and Discernment.' CS 6.3 (2003): 114-126.
Wong, Gilbert. 'Inherent Dangers of Prophetic Ministry.' CS 6.3 (2003): 127-146.

2002

2002 Volume Five, Number One

Chia, Roland. 'Editorial: Christian Leadership.' CS 5.1 (2002): 1-2.
Chan, L Y Mark. 'The Leader in Leadership: Issues of Spirituality, Authority and Stewardship.' CS 5.1 (2002): 3-22.
Ng, John. 'Balancing Personal, Family and Ministry Life.' CS 5.1 (2002): 23-41.
Harvey, Thomas. 'The Biblical and Evangelical Justification for Women Serving as Ministers and Pastors in the Church.' CS 5.1 (2002): 43-51.

2002 Volume Five, Number Two

Chia, Roland. 'Editorial: Just Peace: War and the Christian.' CS 5.2 (2002): 53-55.
Wong, Gordon. 'Pacifism Or Peace? War, Peace and Justice in the Old Testament.' CS 5.2 (2002): 57-66.
Dippennar, Chris. 'War, Peace and Justice: A New Testament Perspective.' CS 5.2 (2002): 67-76.
Koh, Daniel. 'Just War Tradition: An Assessment.' CS 5.2 (2002): 77-84.

2002 Volume Five, Number Three
Lim, Johnson. 'How Then Shall We Read?' CS 5.3 (2002): 85-92.
Wong, Gordon. 'Not Missing the Wood for the Trees - Pastoral Exposition in the Light of Modern Old Testament Hermeneutical Trends.' CS 5.3 (2002): 93-112.
Chia, Roland. 'Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage: An Exegetical and Theological Enquiry.' CS 5.3 (2002): 113-140.

2001

2001 Volume Four, Number One

Tan, Tai Wei. 'Public Education and the Church in Singapore.' CS 4.1 (2001): 1-10.
Carpenter, B John. 'The Competence of God’s Communication: Biblical Instruction on Women in Church Leadership.' A Fraternal Rejoinder to Rev William Wan. CS 4.1 (2001): 11-21.
Wong, Cheong Sau Norman. 'Karl Rahner’s Concept of the ‘Anonymous Christian’ An Inclusive View of Relgions.' CS 4.1 (2001): 23-39.
Lau, Hua Teck. 'The Ghost Festival: A Popular Filial Expression.' CS 4.1 (2001): 40-52.

2001 Volume Four, Number Two

Chia, Roland. 'Editorial: The Christian and the Media.' CS 4.2 (2001): 53-55.
Koh, Kah Soon Daniel. 'Media and Society: A Christian Perspective in the Context of Singapore.' CS 4.2 (2001): 57-66.
Harkness, Allan. 'The Media: Help or Hindrance for Christian Faith Formation?' CS 4.2 (2001): 67-80.
Tan, Kim Huat. 'Media and Censorship.' CS 4.2 (2001): 81-88.

2001 Volume Four, Number Three

Oon, Choong Jin Gabriel. 'Stem Cells and the Life Sciences: Benefits to Humanity or Harm?' CS 4.3 (2001): 91-98.
Chia, Roland. 'Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Ought We Do What We Can Do?' CS 4.3 (2001): 99-113.
Lim, Teng Kok Johnson. 'What’s Wrong with Contemporary Preaching?' CS 4.3 (2001): 115-126.

2000

2000 Volume Three, Number One

Soh, Guan Chin. 'Gospel and Culture.' CS 3.1 (2000): 1-10.
Lim, Teng Kok Johnson. 'A Theology of Leadership with Special Reference to The Role of Moses in Numbers 20:1-13.' CS 3.1 (2000): 11-15.
Wan, William. 'Women and Ecclesiastical Leadership.' CS 3.1 (2000): 16-26.
Wan, William. 'Toward a Theology of Domestic Violence.' CS 3.1 (2000): 27-32.

2000 Volume Three, Number Two

Harley, David. 'Revisioning the Biblical Mandate: Mission in Modern Asia.' CS 3.2 (2000): 35-42.
Soh, Guan Chin. 'Christian Mission and Religious Pluralism.' CS 3.2 (2000): 43-49.
Michell, Brian. 'Christian Mission in Multi-Cultural Contexts.' CS 3.2 (2000): 50-56.

2000 Volume Three, Number Three

Chan, Simon. 'Worship and Theology.' CS 3.3 (2000): 59-65.
Soh, Guan Chin. Response to 'Worship and Theology.' CS 3.3 (2000): 66-68.
Lomax, Frank. 'Worship and Liturgy.' CS 3.3 (2000): 69-72.
Ponniah, Rennis. Response to 'Worship and Liturgy.' CS 3.3 (2000): 73-74.
Solomon, Robert. 'Worship and the Pastor.' CS 3.3 (2000): 75-80.
Poon, Peter. Response to 'Worship and the Pastor.' CS 3.3 (2000): 81-83.

1999

1999 Volume 2, Number One

Lee, Soo Ann. 'Economic Crises and the Chief End of Man.' CS 2.1 (1999): 1-11.
Wee, Chow Hou. 'Economic Crises and the Chief End of Man – A Response to Dr Lee Soo Ann.' CS 2.1 (1999): 12-15.
Yee, Martin. 'Filial Piety: A Christian Perspective.' CS 2.1 (1999): 16-22.
Chan, Simon. 'The Language Game of Eternal Security.' CS 2.1 (1999): 23-28.

1999 Volume 2, Number Two

Tan, Kim Huat. 'Biblical Perspectives of the Christian Family.' CS 2.2 (1999): 29-35.
Tan, Ngoh Tiong. 'Trends in Family Life.' CS 2.2 (1999): 36-37.
Wong, Tzer Esther. 'The Christian Family and Government Policies.' CS 2.2 (1999): 38-41.
Yeo, Anthony. 'Family Life Ministry in the Church.' CS 2.2 (1999): 42-44.

1999 Volume 2, Number Three

Chia, Roland. 'Secularism, Neo-Paganism and the Church.' CS 2.3 (1999): 45-47.
Solomon, Robert. 'Pastoral Ministry in the Context of Secularism and Neo-Paganism.' CS 2.3 (1999): 48-55.
Chan, Simon. 'A Hollowed-Out Spirituality: Spiritually without Theology as illustrated in the Contemporary Worship Phenomenon.' CS 2.3 (1999): 56-62.
Soh, Guan Chin. 'Spiritual Leadership.' CS 2.3 (1999): 63-68.
Lowe, Chuck. 'Secularism, Neo-Paganism and Spiritual Warfare.' CS 2.3 (1999): 69-76.

1998

1998 Volume One, Number One

Chan, Simon. 'At the Threshold of a New Millennium.' CS 1.1 (1998): 1-3.
Dumbrell, William. 'The Parable of the Unjust Steward in the Context of Luke 16.' CS 1.1 (1998): 3-7.
Tan, Kim Huat. 'Conversion and Intrafamilial Conflict: Some New Testament Perspectives.' CS 1.1 (1998): 7-11.
Wong, Gordon. 'Genesis, Evolution and A Big Bang.' CS 1.1 (1998): 11-15.
Lee, Soo Ann. 'Reversing the Central Role of Deceptive Money.' CS 1.1 (1998): 15-20.

1998 Volume One, Number Two

Solomon, Robert. 'Dolly, Polly and Human Folly: The Ethics of Human Cloning.' CS 1.2 (1998): 21-25.
Soh, Guan Chin. 'The Holy Trinity as the Basis of the Church.' CS 1.2 (1998): 25-32.
Chan, Simon. 'A Little Exercise for Old Theologians.' CS 1.2 (1998): 33-35.
Chia, Roland. 'Rocking Around the Clock: An Appraisal of the Culture of MTV.' CS 1.2 (1998): 36-40.

1998 Volume One, Number Three

Chia, Roland. 'Homosexuality and the Church - A Symposium.' CS 1.3 (1998): 41-43.
Tan, Kim Huat. 'The Bible and Homosexuality: The Evidence and the Debate.' CS 1.3 (1998): 44-55.
Ang, Anthony & Solomon, Robert. 'Homosexuality: A Medical Perspective.' CS 1.3 (1998): 56-62.
Yeo, Anthony. 'Understanding Homosexuality and the Church: A Psychotherapeutic Perspective.' CS 1.3 (1998): 63-69.
Ho, K C. ' Homosexuality and Society: A Sociological Perspective.' CS 1.3 (1998): 70-78.
Chan, Simon & Wan, William. 'Homosexuality: A Theological Perspective.' CS 1.3 (1998): 79-87.
Solomon, Robert. 'The Homosexuality Issue: A Pastoral Perspective.' CS 1.3 (1998): 88-94.