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Jul¨CNov 2025
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.
- Mon & Fri 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 Sep; 6, 10, 13, 17 Oct
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Online or Onsite (in SBC)
- REGISTER NOW
The History, Faith, and Diversity from the Practice of Asian Religious Tradition
For those wanting to deepen their understanding and engagement with other perspectives, this course explores the history, faith, practice, and diversity of Asian religious tradition and its implications for dialogue throughout the centuries.? It observes the tradition¡¯s historical development; theological commonalities and contrasts; various faith expressions in the context of experientialism, secularism, and spiritualism; and trends and significance for Christian encounter.
Dr. L. Mak
Dr. L. Mak is a lecturer in religious studies based at a theological seminary in the UK but has also taught in various seminaries in Asia. His research and publications relate to faith and East/West interaction. He is also a consultant and adviser to European and Asian enterprises and professionals serving interculturally in many different nations.
- Tuesdays
- 15 Jul - 28 Oct
- 8:00 to 9:50 a.m.
- Online or Onsite (in SBC)
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Biblical Greek I
Learning Biblical Greek equips you to faithfully understand and teach Scripture. It¡¯s about handling God¡¯s Word with accuracy and care, as a worker approved by God (2 Tim 2:15). Explore the New Testament¡¯s original language to deepen your understanding of the Bible¡¯s timeless truth.
Dr. Daniel Ahn
Daniel Ahn (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is an Associate Professor at Singapore Bible College, teaching New Testament and Biblical Greek. His dissertation examined Jesus¡¯s use of Hosea 6:6 in Matthew. He equips the church to share the gospel, drawing from pastoral and church-planting experiences in the US, London, and Asia.
- Wednesdays
- 16 Jul - 29 Oct
- 10:10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Onsite (in SBC)
- REGISTER NOW
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation is more than knowing but working and walking in the light of who God is and what He wants of our lives. It¡¯s living our lives in tune with what we are learning in SBC.
Dr. Kok Siang Kiang
Koh Siang Kiang (DMin, Dallas Theological Seminary) teaches Spiritual Formation to help students live and connect in a realistic way to their theological learning.
- Wednesdays
- 16 Jul - 29 Oct
- 10:10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Online or Onsite (in SBC)
- REGISTER NOW
Christian Ethics
Christians living in today¡¯s world face many issues that challenge our faith and actions. We want to be true to our beliefs, and yet find it hard to do so in the face of the complexities of life. This course will discuss issues such as bribery, technology, and war among others, while seeking to live as faithful disciples.
Dr. Kwa Kiem Kiok
Kwa Kiem Kiok (PhD, Asbury Theological Seminary) teaches in the areas of intercultural studies. One way she lives out her faith to engage in society and the public square is by sitting on medical ethics boards in Singapore.
Course Fees*
Credit(s) Course Tuition fee (w/GST): S$523.20 (3 credit units)
Audit Course Tuition fee (w/GST): S$359.70
* Credit course participants can earn credit units that are transferable to our programmes. No credit/s will be awarded for audit class takers.
Registration Requirements
The following category of applicants will be considered for eligibility of admission as special students:
- SBC alumni recommended by their churches or organizations to do certain courses for the sake of their ministries.
- Pastors and Missionaries on furlough. These special students may be allowed to attend just certain portions of a course, as long as they may benefit from the course if their furlough schedules do not fit our semester schedule. Pastors on sabbatical leave may apply to attend courses as special students for a semester or two.
- Staff of churches, mission organizations, and para-church organizations that are recommended by the organization to attend certain courses for the sake of the ministry of that organization.
- Spouses of International full-time students only.
- Students from another seminary who are recommended by the seminary to attend certain courses to fulfil requirements that allow them to complete the programme of that seminary.
- Leaders of a church or parachurch organization in a leadership position who are recommended by the organization to attend certain courses for the sake of the ministry of that organization.
- Applicants enrolled into the courses are to abide by the Academic Policy and Guidelines set by the respective schools.
- Applicants will have to register and make payment for the Library Membership Fee in order to use the library facilities.
Closing date : 01 May 2025
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.
Transfer of Credits
- Special students can transfer a maximum of 12 credits taken that do not exceed one-third of the total credits of any programme.
- The request is subject to the Dean¡¯s approval based on transfer credits guidelines.?
Please download the appropriate form:
For any enquiries, please contact us at reg@sbc.edu.sg.
