Do you want to renew your thinking on current issues or update your theological training?
Every semester, SOTE makes a selection of our courses available to alumni and interested individuals without requiring them to be currently enrolled in an SBC programme.
Whether you are our alumni or have not taken any of our postgraduate programmes, you are welcome to register for these electives at the School of Theology English.
This course traces the history of the church in Asia from the early church until modern times. Particular attention is given to Asian church history in the 19th and 20th centuries, the era of colonialism and nationalism, when many national churches were established and revival movements took place. As part of the course, students will research the history of the church or key figures in a country of their choice.
Dr. Justin Lee is Associate Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. He has been teaching at SBC since 2019. Originally trained in historical theology, Dr. Justin also researches and writes in the area of contextual theology and mission, especially in Asian theology. He writes in areas of Church Fathers and Origen and is currently completing a monograph on Asian theological methodology.
This course highlights socio-cultural phenomena and issues that have both global as well as local impact on society, church, and home. It seeks to offer informed and integrated responses to these issues by examining them with multidisciplinary lenses in the different settings and contexts that they are situated in.
Dr. Samuel Law is Associate Professor for Intercultural Studies and the Dean of Advanced Studies, the Pastor-at-Large for the Evangelical Chinese Church of Seattle, and the Eastern Asia Hub Director for Durham University¡¯s ECLASproject.org project. He has authored one book, co-edited two others, and published more than 35 articles and abstracts.
In Singapore, younger and older generations often journey in faith separately, creating gaps in discipleship and weakening spiritual formation. This course provides biblical, theological, and practical resources to build intergenerational communities that strengthen discipleship, deepen unity, and enhance the church¡¯s witness to society.
Professor of Practical Theology and has been teaching at SBC since 1995. He is currently driving the community engagement work at SBC, which seeks to equip and support church leaders, congregations, and service providers in their ministries to and by seniors. He serves on the ExCo of the Methodist School of Music and is an active volunteer in community music programmes, events, and outreaches.
Associate Professor of Practical Theology. He has been teaching at SBC since 2022. Before coming to SBC, Dr. Chang served in pastoral ministry for over three decades. He also served as an Executive-Director of a Youth and Family Counselling Center for 10 years while serving as an Honorary Pastor at a Presbyterian Church in Singapore.
Associate Professor, Department of Japanese Studies, NUS, and President of the Gerontological Society of Singapore.
Wei Hao is co-author of the book: ¡°The Generations Project - Bridging Generational Divides in the Singapore Church¡±. In his working life, he had spent time in the Social Work and Civil Service sectors and is now involved in a few different vocations concurrently, which includes adjunct lecturing at a local seminary.
New Testament Studies II introduces students to the historical, socio-political and literary contexts in which Pauline epistles were produced. It will also explore the Second Temple period and develop skills for interpreting the epistles, so that students can be equipped for further theological training, spiritual formation, and ministry reflection.
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Dr. Oh Boon Leong serves as Senior Pastor of Mount Carmel Bible-Presbyterian Church. He has previously taught New Testament studies at Biblical Graduate School of Theology and Trinity Theological College.
This Hebrew exegesis course develops students¡¯ ability to interpret Old Testament poetic texts, with a specific focus on the Psalter and the prophetic book of Habakkuk. It includes an introduction to the literary and discourse analysis of Hebrew poetry. Students will deepen their skills in understanding these texts within their biblical literary, historical, and theological context, as well as applying them in a contemporary sociocultural setting.
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Ernst Wendland, PhD, former instructor at Lusaka Lutheran Seminary and UBS Bible Translation Consultant, is professor extraordinary at Stellenbosch University (Ancient Studies) and is an adjunct professor at South African Theological Seminary. His research and writing interests include aspects of Bible translation, Biblical Hebrew poetry, and Bantu literature in SE Africa.
Course Fees*
Credit(s) Course Tuition fee (w/GST): S$555.90 (3 credit units)
Audit Course Tuition fee (w/GST): S$392.40
* Credit course participants can earn credit units that are transferable to our programmes. No credit/s will be awarded for audit class takers.
The following category of applicants will be considered for eligibility of admission as special students:
SOTE/SOC/SCM/ThM Courses
Application for Jan semester – closing date 1 Nov
Application for July semester – closing date 1 May
For each approved application, applicant can take 3-6 credits course per semester up to 2 consecutive semesters. Only alumni, pastors and missionaries can renew the application subsequently for courses to be taken as audit.
For each approved application, applicant can take 3-6 credits per semester up to 2 consecutive semesters. Only alumni, pastors and missionaries can renew the application subsequently for courses to be taken as audit.
Please download the appropriate form:
For any enquiries, please contact us at reg@sbc.edu.sg.
