Jacob Cogman, a second year Master of Divinity student from the Candler School of Theology, Emory University in Atlanta, joined us as an exchange student for the Spring semester (Jan-May). For this short interview, he was challenged to use haiku, a style of Japanese poetry that features three lines of words that follow a 5-7-5 syllable pattern to answer the following questions:

1. How did you end up across the globe, in TTC?

To listen and learn / The Lord led me to this place / To study and grow
Applied to study here / Not knowing what to expect / I have no regrets

2. What has been your experience so far, being in TTC? What sort of memories will you take back with you?

Hospitality / Community at the core / Intentionally
Pastoral teachers / Answers to many questions / Holistic learning
Visiting churches / Eating at Holland Village / Learning badminton
Playing captains’ ball / Out singing karaoke / Hostel Food Party
Walks to the Quarry / Prayers of intercession / Hawker center food
Monday pickup games / And even more Captain’s Ball / Trying something new

3. What do you think of Singapore?

Great public transport / So many places to shop / A great melting pot

4. Last question! What are your plans after you graduate?

I don’t know. Like many students at TTC, I am still discerning. My prayer is that God will continue to lead me and guide me as I journey through seminary.
Although Jacob grew up non-denominational, having attended a chapel at an army base that was run by both Pentecostal and Baptist clergy, he is currently a member of the United Methodist Church. Not only is he an avid consumer of opera and musicals, he is also a Double Dutch enthusiast.

Kjelti Koh (MDiv, 2nd Year)