East Asia School of Theology

East Asia School of Theology
东亞神学院
Type Seminary
Established 1992
President Rev Chan Chong Hiok
Location Farrer Park, Singapore
1°18′44.1″N 103°50′52.2″E / 1.312250°N 103.847833°E / 1.312250; 103.847833Coordinates: 1°18′44.1″N 103°50′52.2″E / 1.312250°N 103.847833°E / 1.312250; 103.847833
Colours

EAST Green
White

        
Affiliations Asia Theological Association, Association for Theological Education in South East Asia
Website www.east.edu.sg

East Asia School of Theology (Abbreviation: EAST; Chinese: 东亞神学院) is an inter-denominational theological school committed to develop biblically grounded leaders of spiritual movements for the global harvest.[1] EAST was established by Campus Crusade for Christ International in 1992 and is located in Singapore. The seminary began with the purpose of developing and equipping Christian leaders for East Asia and the world. It is a legal division of Cru Asia Ltd., a registered charity incorporated in Singapore. To date more than 360 men and women have graduated from EAST. They are scattered across Asia and around the world. Over 90% of them continue to serve in full-time vocational ministry.

Mission

The mission of EAST is to "develop and equip Christian leaders for the fulfillment of the Great Commission in East Asia and around the world."

The bible school reportedly seeks to accomplish this mission through holistic learning, that is students not only learn intellectually (‘know”), their attitudes and character are also shaped (“be”) and this leads to actions (“do”). These dimensions are apparently emphasized in the classroom and assignments, at field ministry and through internships, school retreat, ministry weekend, community life, and Mentoring Groups. EAST has stated that it is committed "to be a theological school of excellence that develops biblically grounded leaders of spiritual movements for the global harvest."

Academic Programmes

The school offers the following academic programmes at Certificate, Bachelor's and Master's levels.[2]

Certificate Programmes

Bachelor's Programmes

Master's Programmes

Courses for Visiting Students

EAST has quite a number of courses that are available for visiting students and/or program students to take. These are listed on the school website.

Commencement Services

No Date Convocation Address Speaker Venue
18th 5 May 2012
19th 2013
20th 17 May 2014 Dr Henry Tan, Sr
Associate, Global Leadership Development & Human Resource Team, Campus Crusade for Christ International 		Bethesda Bedok-Tampines Church
21st 16 May 2015 Dr Guy S Saffold
Special Assistant to the President, Trinity Western University, Langley, BC, Canada 		Bartley Christian Church

Accreditation and Affiliation

The school has been recognized since 1992 by the Ministry of Education (Singapore) to offer study programs of religious character. It is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA) to offer the bachelor's and master's degrees[3] and the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) to offer the Master of Divinity degree.[4]

It is a member of the International Leadership Consortium, a global network of theological and leadership development institutions.[5] The school is a member of the Fellowship of Missional Organisations of Singapore, an alliance formed between missional organisations in Singapore for the purpose of fulfilling the Great Commission through mutual edification and effective partnerships.[6]

EAST is a member of the Asia Graduate School of Theology Alliance consortium (AGST Alliance), which is made up of schools from Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand. The AGST Alliance offers MTh, EdD and PhD degrees to prepare scholars and leaders for the Church and society in Asia.[7]

Admissions Requirements and Financial Aid

Applicants must generally be 25 years or older and have two years of full-time ministry experience or a minimum of five years of active lay ministry experience. Prior academic qualification suitable for a desired academic course of studies is required.[8]

The cost of education at EAST is partially underwritten through the gifts of churches, individuals, and foundations. Financial aid applications will only be considered for those who have some sponsorship or some self-funding toward their living expenses while studying at EAST.[9]

Location

EAST is located at 1 Dorset Road, Singapore 219486, across the Kampong Java Road from KK Women's and Children's Hospital.[10][11]

References

  1. ↑ "About : East Asia School of Theology". East.edu.sg. 2006-01-08. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  2. ↑ "Academic Programs : East Asia School of Theology". East.edu.sg. 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  3. ↑ "East Asia School of Theology | Asia Theological Association". Ataasia.com. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  4. ↑ "Singapore". ATESEA. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  5. ↑ http://internationalleadershipconsortium.net/member_schools.htm
  6. ↑ "Member Agencies : FOMOS".
  7. ↑ "Asia Graduate School of Theology". AGST Alliance. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  8. ↑ "Admissions Information : East Asia School of Theology".
  9. ↑ "Financial Aid : East Asia School of Theology".
  10. ↑ "Location : East Asia School of Theology". East.edu.sg. 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  11. ↑

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Saturday, November 14, 2015. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.