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 programmes. EQUIP evening courses and workshops are made available for registration every quarter. Please note the following indicators:
** required course for the Licentiate in Mission Practice
^ required course for a Local Preacher Licence (in collaboration with the Chinese and Trinity Annual Conferences of The Methodist Church in Singapore)
Evening Courses
Basic Greek for Bible Studies: Understanding New Testament Greek (**NOTE: In-Person Course)
(Dr Tan Kim Huat & Mr Kua Wee Seng)
Mondays 7.30-9.30pm | 6, 13, 20 Jan, 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb | Location: Trinity Theological College
Synopsis. This course seeks to equip Bible study leaders, or anyone interested in understanding and appreciating the New Testament better, with a basic understanding of New Testament Greek. Participants will be taught the structure of the language and how to decode important grammatical information, without the need to memorise vocabulary or grammatical paradigms. This is now possible because of freely available apps and online tools. However, such tools do not provide help for understanding the structure of the language or decoding grammatical information. It is this gap that the course seeks to fill. When apps and online tools are used with the proper understanding of structure and grammar, the New Testament in all its gracious power can come alive and we will be prevented from being misled by false teaching that deceives with a smattering of Greek. It is hoped that through all this our people will be properly fed with the Word and our God glorified.
Biodata. (1) Dr Tan Kim Huat is the Chen Su Lan Professor of New Testament at Trinity Theological College. He has a PhD from the University of London and he has taught many students and scholars in New Testament studies since 1996. His enduring interest is in understanding the emergence of Christianity within a Jewish matrix. (2) Mr Kua Wee Seng has a longstanding interest in the New Testament and New Testament Greek. He was a teaching assistant of the late and renown Professor Gordon Fee of Regent College and was involved in Bible teaching ministry before serving the Bible mission in China for nearly three decades.
Faith & Work: Workplace Theology (Dr Clive Lim)
Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm | 14, 21 Jan, 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb, 4 Mar | via Zoom
Synopsis. We spend the most healthy and energetic part of our lives working. We wrap our lives around our work; we move from one location to another to pursue work; our meals and sleep patterns are attuned to our work lives. Yet we seldom reflect on the significance of faith in our work. What does the Bible have to say about work? How can we affirm that the whole people of God are serving in “full time” ministry Monday to Friday, and often Saturday as well? Starting with the definition of work as “purposeful activity, whether manual or mental or both, whether remunerated or not” we will explore both the biblical basis of a theology of work and then wrestle with contextual implications. Having a theology of work is critical both for people engaged in a societal occupation and also for pastors, whose primary challenge of equipping the saints includes empowering people for their primary arena of service to God in the world.
Biodata. Dr Clive Lim is Visiting Associate Professor of Marketplace Theology at Regent College and Adjunct Lecturer at Biblical Graduate School of Theology. He has been teaching marketplace theology in Singapore, Indonesia and Vancouver. His teaching interests are work, money & stewardship, entrepreneurship and business leadership with emphasis on Asian culture. An entrepreneur and investor with over twenty years’ experience, Clive is the Managing Director of Leap International, and the founder and board member of TeleChoice International Limited. He has successfully started two wireless telecommunication businesses and an financial/property investment firm.
Issues in Christian Mission ** (Rev Manik Corea & SCGM)
Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm | 8, 15, 22 Jan, 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb | via Zoom
Synopsis. This course will explore key and critical issues in Christian mission in local and cross-cultural settings. We begin with a development of the theology and ideas in mission over the history of the church, beginning with the first century and paying particular attention to developments in theory and practice in the last 110 years. We will also consider the pivotal role the local church, mission societies, and agencies, in the work of Christian mission, as well as trace the missional call of the local church in Scripture. We will then spend the rest of the course exploring critical and practical concerns in the missionary enterprise, including looking at the broad spectrum of missionary vocations and foci, missionary strategies in the Scriptures and history, as well as specialised areas of mission that are an indispensable feature of the mission landscape and practice today—including new forms of mission, diaspora missions, urban-centred missions, creation care, and missions in the new era of world Christianity.
Biodata. Rev Manik Corea is a Singaporean of Sri Lankan/Indian descent. He is currently the National Director of the Singapore Centre for Global Missions (SCGM) and Associate Pastor of Crossroads International Church in Singapore. In the past 22 years, Manik has served as a missionary with the New Anglican Missionary Society (NAMS) in the USA, UK, Thailand, and Singapore. He is ordained in the Anglican Church of North America and serves his diocese as Global Consultant in Missions. Manik has a Masters in Intercultural Studies (Church-Planting) from Asbury Theological Seminary and is currently enrolled in their Doctor of Ministry programme.
Jesus’ Final Ministry in Jerusalem: Sites and Significance (Dr Tan Kim Huat)
Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm | 2, 9, 16, 23 Jan, 6, 13, 20 Feb | via Zoom
Synopsis. This course seeks to enhance our appreciation of Holy Week by focusing on Jesus’ final ministry in Jerusalem. It will cover the key events that took place just before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Using archaeological data, historical context, and Old Testament passages, we hope to shed new light on familiar stories and draw out their profound significance. All this is done in the hope that we will experience Holy Week like never before.
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 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.
Workshop (In-Person)
Ministry to Children: Helping Children to Love God and Love Others (Dr Morgan Zhou)
Saturdays 8.30am-1pm | 8, 15, 22 Feb | Location: Trinity Theological College
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 about classroom management, motivation and engagement, leveraging 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 and is Chairperson of 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.
Evening Courses (Online via Zoom)
Christian Doctrine **^ (Rev Dr Edmund Fong)
Mondays 7.30-9.30pm | 24 Mar, 7, 14, 21, 28 Apr, 5, 19 May | 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.
The Last, The Lost, and the Least: Christian Care in Society (Rev Dr Jeremy-Joe Tan)
Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm | 25 Mar, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr, 6 May | via Zoom
Synopsis. Christians have long been concerned with the welfare of others in society. Much of this stems from the Biblical commandment to love God and to love our neighbours. Over the course of the Church’s history, this concern has expressed itself from providing simple meals to the needy to full scale social service agencies. This course explores this impulse of Christian social concern. We will look briefly at the biblical basis for this concern and some landmark historical expressions of it. We will then study the relevant principles or themes such as the dignity of the human person, common humanity, and social order.
Biodata. Rev Dr Jeremy-Joe Tan is an ordained minister with the Anglican Diocese of Singapore. He received his PhD from the University of Edinburgh and is a faculty member of Trinity Theological College. He grew up attending the Chapel of the Resurrection and served there as a youth and chaplaincy staff for nine years. Jeremy was then sent as a faculty-in-development by Trinity Theological College and the Diocese to study at the University of Edinburgh. His research focused on the philosophical and theological underpinnings of Archbishop William Temple’s social thought. Jeremy is married to Tricia. They have two children, Joshua-Joe and Anna-Joy. Jeremy and his family continues to worship and serve at the Chapel of the Resurrection.
God’s New Heavens and New Earth in Isaiah 56-66 (Bishop Emeritus Dr Gordon Wong)
Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm | 19, 26 Mar, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr | via Zoom
Synopsis. This course provides a biblical exposition of the pastoral comfort and challenge that comes out of each of the 11 chapters in Isaiah 56-66. The course hopes to help all who facilitate Bible study reflection groups on this portion of GOD’s Word.
Biodata. Bishop Emeritus Dr Gordon Wong was formerly the Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore. He began pastoral ministry in 1985 and holds a BA (Honours) 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.
Christians on Social Media: Shining a Light in the Phygital Space (Ms Lucilla Teoh)
Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm | 27 Mar, 3, 10, 24 Apr, 8, 15, 22 May | via Zoom
Synopsis. How can I be a witness in a space that is everywhere, somewhere, and nowhere?
This is a question I ask myself as I straddle both sides of the physical and digital worlds. No, I don’t have all the answers, but I want to critically examine what are the key issues we face. I do believe that we need to be social influencers for Christ, shining a light in both worlds and offer unity in an ever increasingly fragmented, hyperconnected, and individualized world. Yes, our mission hasn’t changed. And no, we cannot refuse this mission. We are to be and bring the light to the dark corners of our phygital world, be counter-cultural, and make a difference. This course looks at the ethos of the times, our social responsibilities as netizens, and how to use the tools to serve our God. As an artist, art lover, and a Christian, this course will use these lenses to examine and engage with key issues.
Biodata. Lucilla Teoh 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 been actively involved in the local theatre in almost all aspects and film scenes (acting in 12 Storeys and initiating the Singapore Film Commission). She still has a healthy curiosity in developments of all aspects of the arts, including the realm of cyberspace, and is concerned that what goes on in the internet cannot be ignored by Christians—the good, the bad, and the ugly. As an educator, she seeks to encourage students to engage in issues and to evolve their own ethos and operational theology. Lucilla worships at St James’ Church, serving in the library and the visitation ministries. She is currently the part-time administrator for the Anglican Lay Training programs under St Peter’s Hall. She has previously been a JC teacher, lecturer at La Salle School of the Arts, parish worker at St James’s Church, and was handling communications for the Diocese of Singapore and Singapore Anglican Community Services.
Workshop (In-Person)
Understanding Church Planting and Holistic Mission ** (Rev Manik Corea)
Saturdays 8.30am-1pm | 10, 24, 31 May | Location: Trinity Theological College
Synopsis. This course will explore the biblical theology and practical aspects of church planting and holistic mission in contemporary mission context. In the first two sessions, we will focus on the ministry of church planting in the twenty-first century from a number of biblical, ecclesiological, and missiological perspectives, including looking at the process of starting and multiplying new church plants. The final workshop will examine the biblical and historical basis for holistic mission today and explore some emerging models in contemporary practice.
Biodata. Rev Manik Corea is a Singaporean of Sri Lankan/Indian descent. He is currently the National Director of the Singapore Centre for Global Missions (SCGM) and Associate Pastor of Crossroads International Church in Singapore. In the past 22 years, Manik has served as a missionary with the New Anglican Missionary Society (NAMS) in the USA, UK, Thailand, and Singapore. He is ordained in the Anglican Church of North America and serves his diocese as Global Consultant in Missions. Manik has a Masters in Intercultural Studies (Church-Planting) from Asbury Theological Seminary and is currently enrolled in their Doctor of Ministry programme.
Evening Courses (Online via Zoom)
Contextualization and Mission ** (Rev Dr Andrew Peh)
Mondays 7.30-9.30pm | 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul, 4, 11, 18 Aug | via Zoom
Synopsis. Contextualisation is the process that seeks to enable a particular context to make sense of the Gospel, where the Christian faith is thoroughly biblically grounded and at the same time, culturally relevant. It is the process that responds to questions, such as, “Can one be a Christian and yet hold on to one’s cultural norms?” and “What does it mean to be a/an Chinese/Malay/Indian/Eurasian (or any other ethnicity) Christian?” To this end, this course explores the processes by which contextualisation has been carried out in missions, in developing robust local expressions of the Christian faith throughout world Christianity.
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.
Letter to the Romans (Rev Dr Leonard Wee)
Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm | 8, 15, 22, 29 Jul, 5, 12, 19 Aug | via Zoom
Synopsis. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is a masterpiece in Christian theology, but it is not a comprehensive theological treatise. This course will examine why this is so. Participants will not only study its message but also explore Paul’s own spiritual journey as a Jewish believer, which is discernible in his presentation of the Gospel in the letter.
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.
Living Biblically: How to (and how not to) Interpret and Apply Scripture (Rev Gilbert Lok)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul, 6, 13, 20 Aug | via Zoom
Synopsis. Most Christians see the Bible as God’s authoritative Word and want to live biblically by applying Scripture in our lives. Yet, how does one coherently distinguish between helpful and not-so-helpful ways of interpreting and applying the Bible for oneself, and help others to do the same? This course provides handles to help participants interpret and apply Scripture in light of its unique human-written yet God-breathed nature, its diverse genres yet unified trajectory, and its historical-cultural distance yet contemporary relevance. Participants will learn to beneficially engage with the interaction between author, text, and reader, and to thoughtfully wrestle with the continual need for fresh interpretation and application of an unchanging Scripture in an ever-changing world.
Biodata. Rev Gilbert Lok is a minister of the Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) of The Methodist Church in Singapore, and currently pastors at Barker Road Methodist Church. Following undergraduate training in economics at the National University of Singapore, Gilbert worked as a civil servant, including at the Prime Minister’s Office where he led a small team of policy researchers and strategists. Gilbert holds an MDiv from TTC and an MTh in New Testament from Oxford University.
Natural Theology (Dr Andrew Loke)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul, 7, 14, 21 Aug | via Zoom
Synopsis. The beauty and majesty of the natural world have never lost their power to evoke feelings of adoration towards the divine. Scientific study of this world has revealed a stunning mathematical order which appears shot through with signs of a Mind (Polkinghorne 2006). Traditional Christian theology relates these observations to natural theology, which is considered to be based on Divine (General) Revelation in nature. Nevertheless, in recent centuries, natural theology has been subjected to intense criticisms by sceptics and theologians such as Karl Barth and contemporary Barthians. This course offers a response to these criticisms by examining the Biblical, philosophical, scientific, historical, and theological issues related to natural theology, and explains the importance of natural theology for the lives of believers and the ministry of the church.
Biodata. Dr Andrew Loke is a Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion and Associate Professor in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Andrew worked as a medical doctor for 7 years. He then completed his M.A in Philosophy at Biola University and Ph.D. in Theology at King’s College London. He has published multiple books with world-leading academic publishers in peer-reviewed monograph series in the fields of theology, philosophy of religion, historical-critical New Testament studies, and science and religion.
Workshop (In-Person)
Discipling Men for their Kingdom Mandate and Mission
(Rev Kirk Tan, Rev Lek Yong Teck, Rev Hon Chin Foang & Mr Calvin Yeo)
Saturdays 8.30am-1pm | 19, 26 Jul, 2 Aug | Location: Trinity Theological College
Synopsis. Men are in confusion and confused men cause major problems for our families, churches and society. God has a glorious destiny for men and is calling churches to disciple men in their manhood for their role in advancing his kingdom mandate and mission. Scant attention has been given to discipling men. This course (open to both men and women) will help participants explore how churches can shape ministry to men to facilitate effective discipleship of men. Participants will learn how to create a safe place for men to be meaningfully engaged, deeply encouraged, biblically equipped and Spirit-empowered so they can arise, with clarity, courage and conviction, to their God-given and strategic role in God’s kingdom mandate and mission.
Biodata. (1) Rev Kirk Tan is the founding chairman of Men’s Ministry Network and pastor at Covenant Evangelical Free Church overseeing the Family Life Ministry. Kirk worked in banking for 28 years and was an Oxford graduate. He is an alumnus of TTC with master degrees in theological studies and counselling. Kirk is the co-author of “A Journey of Manhood” and is married to Hui Peng with three adult sons. (2) Rev Lek Yong Teck is a steering committee member of Men’s Ministry Network, the pastor-in-charge of Bukit Panjang Methodist Church ending 31 Dec 2024. He was a district superintendent from 2020-13 Nov 2024. Effective 14 Nov 2024, Rev Lek was consecrated as President of the Chinese Annual Conference of the Methodist Church of Singapore. A graduate of TTC in 1998, he is married to Yun Ying and they have two adult sons. (3) Rev Hon Chin Foang is the lead pastor of Good News Baptist Church. He is a steering committee member of the Men’s Ministry Network and serves in the Singapore Baptist Convention as the Pastoral Advisor to the Baptist Men Ministry, board member of the Baptist Theological Seminary and a member of the Baptist Convention Ex-co. He is married to Cyndril with 4 children. (4) Mr Calvin Yeo is a steering committee member and Chief Training Officer of Men’s Ministry Network and a lay cell pastor and lay reader at St John’s-St Margaret’s Church. Calvin has thirty years of corporate leadership experience and has co-founded a consultancy focused on culture building and leadership development. Married to Christina, they have 2 young adult children.
Evening Courses (Online via Zoom)
Sacramental Theology (Rev Dr Samuel Wang)
Mondays 7.30-9.30pm | 22, 29 Sep, 6, 13, 27 Oct, 3, 10 Nov | via Zoom
Synopsis. This course on sacramental theology offers a profound exploration of key rites in Christian life, delving into baptism and the Lord’s Supper as central acts of faith and divine encounter. The lectures begin with an examination of the theology of mediation, where sacraments are seen as God’s means of grace—points of contact between the divine and human realms. Building on this foundation, the series examines how different theological traditions, such as those of Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, and Wesley, interpret these rites, emphasizing their role in bridging God’s promises to the faithful through tangible signs and acts.
The discussion on baptism highlights its biblical, theological, and ecclesiological dimensions. Baptism is presented as the initiatory rite of the Christian faith, symbolizing repentance, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and incorporation into the body of Christ. Through an exploration of scriptural texts and church traditions, the lectures consider baptism’s unifying role in the church and its transformative power in the life of believers. Furthermore, it reflects on the debates around infant and adult baptism, the validity of different practices, and baptism’s enduring significance as a mark of salvation and new life in Christ.
Turning to the Lord’s Supper, the lectures delve into its role as a continuing means of grace and a profound act of communion with Christ. Central themes include the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the theological disputes among Protestant traditions, and the sacrament’s eschatological significance as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet. By connecting sacramental practice to the incarnation and resurrection, the series underscores the Eucharist as a powerful manifestation of the gospel in physical form, nourishing the faith and unity of the church.
Biodata. Rev Dr Samuel Wang is an ordained minister of the Lutheran Church in Singapore. Prior to joining TTC he worked as a history teacher and subsequently as a pastor in the Lutheran Church in Singapore. He has pastored two Lutheran churches before pursuing his doctoral studies at Australian Lutheran College in Adelaide, Australia (2013-2016). He is assigned by the Lutheran Church in Singapore for the ministry of theological education in TTC and is currently attached to Bedok Lutheran Church.
A Brief History of Christianity in Asia (Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun)
Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm | 23, 30 Sep, 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct, 4 Nov | via Zoom
Synopsis. This course introduces students to the history of Christianity in Asia, from the earliest days in the first century through the arrival of western missionaries in colonial times to more recent developments. Students will gain an understanding of the historical development of Christianity in Asia as parallel and independent branches rather than as later developments to Western Christianity. Topics will include:
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- Journey to the East (Nestorianism)
- Christianity under Islamic rule and the Mongols
- Jesuit mission in Asia
- Protestant mission in 19th century Asia
- South Korea: A Christian success story?
- Christianity and Buddhism in Southeast Asia
- Christianity in Islamic Southeast Asia
Biodata. Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun teaches Church History and Global Christianity 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 since 2000, currently attached to Kampong Kapor Methodist Church. Ming Shun enjoys both reading and gaming, and has been very happily married to Po Lin since 1998.
Faith of Our Fathers: Gleanings from the Early Church (Dr Roland Chia)
Wednesdays 730-930pm | 24 Sep, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct, 5 Nov | via Zoom
Synopsis. Many scholars of early Christianity are of the view that the first five hundred years of the history of Christian theology are extremely important. During this formative period, the Church had to grapple with a number of heresies that threatened to destroy the fabric of Christian orthodoxy. This period also saw the formulation of the ecumenical creeds of the Church, which set the framework for the doctrine of the Trinity and Christology.
This course examines this complex period of the history of the Church by discussing the works of key theologians and reflecting on the theological importance of the Nicene and Chalcedonian creeds.
Biodata. Dr Roland Chia is Chew Hock Hin Professor of Christian Doctrine at Trinity Theological College and Theological and Research Advisor at the Ethos Institute for Public Christianity. He graduated with a PhD in Theology from King’s College, University of London, in 1994 and started teaching at TTC in 1995 as an adjunct lecturer before joining the college in 1997. Dr Chia has served as the Director of the Centre for the Development of Christian Ministry (now EQUIP) and Dean of Postgraduate School. He also served as the editor of Church and Society and consulting editor of the Trinity Theological Journal.
Sexuality Matters (Rev Dr Edmund Fong)
Thursdays 730-930pm | 25 Sep, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct, 6 Nov | Location: Trinity Theological College (**NOTE: In-Person Course)
Synopsis. What was in the past clear and undisputed has been thrown into disarray since the beginning of the sexual revolution in the 1960s, and in today’s “woke” culture and climate, alternative sexualities are accepted and endorsed without contestation. This, in turn, has raised challenges for Christianity, and it has resulted in certain quarters of the global church accepting these alternative sexualities. This course will explore and critique the biblical, theological, scientific, philosophical and historical bases for the arguments advocating alternative sexualities. The course will also consider what it means for the church (in Singapore) to externally respond to discussions about sexuality in the public square and internally minister to those with alternative sexualities. All in all, this is a primer course on matters relating to sexuality, which is much needed because Sexuality Matters in our time and age, not least for the church as part of her witness to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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.
Workshop (In-Person)
Understanding Liturgical Worship (Rev Dr Simon Chan)
Saturdays 8.30am-1pm | 11, 18, 25 Oct | Location: Trinity Theological College
Synopsis. Many Christians today are opting for contemporary worship because they don’t understand the traditional liturgy. A better understanding of what the liturgy means will assist our appreciation of it. For the liturgy contains all the essential truths of the Christian faith which can deeply impact worshippers. When the liturgy is done well, these truths come alive. This course explains the meaning of the liturgy and offers practical guidelines on how it can be properly carried out. It will be helpful not only to those seeking to deepen their relationship with God through the liturgy but also worship leaders of liturgical services.
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 involved in research and writing. Among his published works is Liturgical Theology: The Church as Worshipping Community (IVP Academic).
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