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Undergraduate Block Courses

Weekly Courses

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About the Lecturers

Academic Programs

COURSE PROSPECTUS

TERM 1COURSES OFFERED Jan - Mar 2015

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1.0 UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK COURSES

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BI 245ROMANS & GALATIONS(3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Jeffrey Beck, D. Min. (Candidate)

6 – 16 JAN (Tues – Fri)8.00 am – 1.30 pm

This course seeks to understand the early expressions of Paul’s doctrines of Salvation and the Last Days in relation to these epistles. It also considers the significance and messages of the 2 epistles for today.

GE 105PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING(3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Joseph Mohan Sachariah, LLB, MML

20 – 30 JAN (Tues – Fri)8.00 am – 1.30 pm

This is a basic course in effective public speaking with emphasis on choice and organization of materials, sound reasoning, oral style and delivery, and audience analysis. Verbal and non-verbal communication theory is discussed and demonstrated. Theory and practice are integrated as students are given opportunity to speak in class and receive peer and instructor’s evaluation.

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1.0 UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK COURSES

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BI 324MAJOR PROPHETS(3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Dr. Margaret Seaward

3 – 13 FEB (Tues – Fri)8.00 am – 1.30 pm

The course is designed to acquaint the student with the writings of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. The student will be challenged to discover prophecy as revelation from God, understand the content of the books in relevance to their times and particularly ours, and be taught in the proper way to interpret their messages.

TH 341SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I(3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Dr. Jay Taylor, D. Min

24 FEB – 6 MAR (Tues – Fri)8.00 am – 1.30 pm

This course is an intensive and systematic study of four major doctrines of the Christian Faith: God, Man, Bible and Sin.

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MI 243INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS & WORLD EVANGELIZATION(3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Dr. Teresa Chai, Ph.D.

10 – 13 MAR (Tues – Fri)18 – 20 MAR (Wed – Fri)8.00 am – 2.30 pm

This course is a study of the development, growth and present status of world evangelization and missions featuring missiologists, church-planters and evangelists who are making a significant contribution to world missions. It includes overview of world evangelization today and examination of major problems and challenges confronting Christian missions. Teaching sessions as well as practical workshops will cover missions and evangelism in the major fields of foreign missions and communicating the Gospel to the lost.

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2.0 WEEKLY COURSES

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2.0 WEEKLY COURSES

BI 163METHODS OF BIBLE STUDY (3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Richard Ong, M.Soc.Sc, Counselling

17 JAN – 25 APRBreaks: 21 FEB, 21 MAR, 4 APR

Every Saturday8.45 am – 12.45 pm

(A prerequisite to Hermeneutics in programs in which Hermeneutics is required).An introduction to basic approaches to the study of the Bible within an inductive study framework. Application of the methods is made to be selected Bible passages.

GE 225PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING(3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Peter Soh, D.Ed. (Candidate)

18 JAN – 19 APR Breaks: 5 APR

Every Sunday2.15pm – 5.15pm

The basic principles and methods involved in successful Christian teaching are studied, including the following: the teaching-learning process, principles of learning, teaching methods, applications are made to teaching the Bible effectively. Demonstration and student participation ate integral part of the course.

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3.0 MASTERS BLOCK COURSES

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3.0 MASTERS BLOCK COURSES

BTH 535STUDIES IN ROMANS & GALATIANS(3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Jeffrey Beck, D.Min. (Candidate)

6 – 16 JAN (Tues – Fri)8.00 am – 1.30 pm

A detailed verse by verse of Romans and Galatians: examining the theological concepts, applications of the significance of the Sinai covenant to Christianity, the importance of the Holy Spirit in these letters, and practical Christian living based on these letters.

TE 530BIBLE SCHOOL INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT(3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Peter Soh, D.Ed. (Candidate)

3 – 13 FEB (Tues - Fri)8.00 am – 1.30 pm

Teaching and evaluation methods and strategies appropriate to the Bible institute / college context are studied. The structure and content of the course plans, syllabi, and individual lesson plans are examined and explained. Various teaching methods and techniques are demonstrated and evaluated. Testing, outcomes assessment and other evaluation methods are presented and discussed.

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3.0 MASTERS BLOCK COURSES

BTH 541THEOLOGY, BIBLIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY & HARMATIOLOGY (3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Dr. Jay Taylor, D. Min.

24 FEB – 6 MAR (Tues – Fri)8.00 am – 1.30 pm

This course is a systematic study of the four major doctrines of the Christian faith: Bibliology (The Bible), Theology (God), Anthropology (Humanity and the created Universe), and Hamartiology (Sin).

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MI 529FOUNDATIONS FOR CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRY(3 CREDITS)

Lecturer: Dr. Teresa Chai, Ph.D.

10 – 13 MAR (Tues – Fri)18 – 20 MAR (Wed – Fri)8.00 am – 2.30 pm

This course is designed to give an introductory overview of the missionary enterprise. The emphasis is on equipping the student in mission leadership by developing perspectives that inspire and motivate involvement in missions. The perspective are biblical, historical, cultural and strategic.

This course provides a comprehensive survey of the nature of Christian mission internationally. It covers the biblical foundations of mission, the historical expansion of the Church, missionary cultural anthropology and strategic planning for contemporary mission. Students should be inspired by the biblical examples and historical figures, as well as be equipped to adjust to cultures and plan strategically.

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ABOUT THE LECTURERS

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ABOUT THE LECTURERS

ABOUT THE LECTURERS

DR. JAY TAYLOR, D.Min

Following a decade of associate pastoral ministry in major USA Assemblies of God churches, Jay began working with emerging leaders in the educational

setting. He spent several years in student development and teaching at Evangel University and then taught for two years at ATC. For the past ten years Jay has served at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri USA, assisting the community in student life and spiritual formation. He has a passion for encouraging and equipping students to fulfil their God-given calling for ministry.

DR. MARGARET SEAWARD

Margaret Seaward is a dynamic teacher of the Word and has been a missionary instructor in Biblical Studies for more than 30 years. She is the wife of Rev. Dr.

Fred Seaward, founder and former senior pastor of Elim Church. They came to Singapore in the 1950s as missionaries from the United States under the Assemblies of God. Together they have planted churches in Singapore and have been actively involved in missions.

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ABOUT THE LECTURERS

DR. TERESA CHAI, Ph.D

Teresa graduated with a Ph. D. in Intercultural Studies from the School of World Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2003. She was the President

of Alpha Omega International College, Malaysia, a multi-denominational college 2003-2013. Presently she is a faculty at Asia Theological Seminary filling the John Bueno Chair of Intercultural Studies.

Teresa was a missionary to Bangladesh for eight years during which time developed a literacy program using Audio-Scriptures for the Bible Society there. She also headed a development project among Bangladeshi youth working in a Danish Mission called a “School For Life” teaching them life skills as well as vocational training in computers and English. All these programs are open for people from Muslims, Hindu, Tribal, as well as Christian Religions.

She has published articles in the National Evangelical Churches Fellowship’s Watchmen series as well as in Kairos Magazine.

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ABOUT THE LECTURERS

PETER SOH , D.Ed. (Candidate)

Peter Soh served in ATC (ATCEM) as a full-time lecturer from 2002 to 2005 before taking up the appointment as the dean of studies with Assemblies of God Bible

College, Singapore (2006 – 2013). He has been a part of Victory Family Centre (VFC) since 1984 and was involved in ministry as Divisional Overseer (1990 – 1997, full-time) and Regional Minister for Teaching (1997 – 2005).

Peter graduated from Bible Institute of Singapore (Assemblies of Bible College) in 1994 with a Bachelor of Theology. He continued with his education with Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary (Singapore Extension) and earned a Master of Religious Education (MRE) in 1999 with honours. He is currently in a Doctor of Education Degree Programme (Ed.D) with Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God of Singapore.

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ABOUT THE LECTURERS

JEFFERY BECK, D. Min. (Candidate)

Jeffrey Beck has been 30 years in full-time ministry as a student, pastor, teacher, missionary and church planter. He is “called” to the full-time ministry at age 17.

He received his B.A. in Pastoral Ministries at Southeastern University and MDiv. in the School of Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey taught at ATCEM as a full-time resident faculty for a few years and also became the Regional Overseer in VFC for a while. Since then, he served as a missionary to Brazil for 14 years and has church planted in São Paulo, Brazil (1999-2007), and also Belo Horizonte, Brazil (2008-2013). Currently he is a Doctoral Candidate at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary with a DMIn. in Cross-Cultural Studies and Missions. Jeffrey is married to Lucilla Yeo (Singaporean) for 16 wonderful years. They have two lovely children Brandon (14 yrs) and Ashley (10 yrs).

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ABOUT THE LECTURERS

RICHARD ONG, M.T.S. , M.Soc.Sc, Counselling

Richard Ong has been a part of Victory Family Centre since 1979, for almost 33 years. An ardent believer and lover

of God’s Word who embraced 2 Tim. 2:15 and Eph. 4:12-14 strongly, pursued his theological studies with ATC and graduated with a Bachelor in Theology and a Masters in Theological Studies. Besides teaching regularly in the Life in the Word classes and School for Christian Growth program in VFC, he is also an adjunct lecturer with ATC and AGBC. Currently, he is serving as an Area Minister and Regional Minister for Ministry Co-ordination in Region 3, an elder in the Council of Elders and a committee member of Hope Community Services Centre.

Richard’s fervent passion to help others in needs compels him to complete his Masters of Social Science (Counseling) with the University of South Australia. For the past 16 over years, he has been actively involved in counseling works, both in church and counseling centers, with youths, young couples, and families from all socio-economic status. Besides counseling, Richard also teaches counseling courses in various training schools. In addition, he conducts family, marriage, and parenting enrichment workshops and seminars.

Furthermore, Richard is also an authorized T-JTA instructor and member of various professional organizations, viz. American Counseling Association, American Association of Christian Counselors, AACC Marriage & Family Network, Society for Christian Psychology, Action Group for Mental Illness, Association for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, etcetera.

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ABOUT THE LECTURERS

JOSEPH MOHAN SACHARIAH, LLB (Hons), MML

Joseph Mohan Sachariah was called to full time ministry in 1997 from a background of law and teaching. He has been part

of Victory Family Center for 30 years. Over the years, he has served in roles such as Youth Minister, Worship Minister, Regional Pastor, Net Pastor, and General Overseer in VFC. He serves on the boards of ATC and Hope Community Services. Together with Church planting teams, Joseph has pioneered churches in North Delhi, India and Suva, Fiji. He has a passion to communicate Christ through preaching, teaching and the creative arts. He headed VFC Evangelistic Outreach committees such as “It is Finished” in 1997 and “Good News Singapore” in 2009.

He and his wife, Wee Eng Sachariah have 2 lovely daughters, Angelle and Shai-Ann.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Bachelor (four-year program) • Bachelor of Theology B.Th • Bachelor of Ministry Leadership B.ML (with a concentration in one of the following:) - Pastoral Leadership - Pastoral Care • Bachelor of Missions Studies B.MS

Diploma (three-year program) • Diploma of Theology Dip.Th • Diploma of Ministry Leadership Dip.ML (with a concentration in one of the following:) - Pastoral Leadership - Pastoral Care • Diploma of Missions Studies Dip.MS Associate (two-year program) • Associate Degree in Theology Assoc.Th • Associate Degree in Ministry Leadership Assoc.ML (with a concentration in one of the following:) - Pastoral Leadership - Pastoral Care • Associate Degree in Missions Studies Assoc.MS

Certificate (one-year program) • Certificate of Theology Cert.Th • Certificate of Ministry Leadership Cert.ML

POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMS • Post-graduate Diploma of Theological Studies • Post-graduate Diploma of Theological Education • Post-graduate Diploma of Ministry Leadership • Post-graduate Diploma in Missions Studies

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Masters • Master of Ministry Leadership MML • Master of Theological Education MTE • Master of Theological Studies MTS • Master of Missions Studies MMS

This publication has been edited for accuracy at the time of publication. Information contained here may be subject to change.

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Undergraduate Courses

$15 Admission Fee (One-time payment)

$45 per credit unit

$25 Per audit unit

Post-Graduate Diploma Courses

$20 Admission Fee (One-time payment)

Graduate Courses

$25 Admission Fee (One-time payment)

$60 per credit unit

$90 to audit an entire course

Other Fees $25 Non-matriculation

(One-time payment) $10 Registration$20 Late Registration$30 “Walk-in* registration

(Students who fail to register the day before the class starts are considered “walk-in” registrants).

$10 Program Change$10 Course change (Adding or dropping a

course after registration)$10 Directed study

per Credit Unit (Additional)

$35 Directed Study Grading Fee

Transfer of Credit Fee (per course)

• Undergraduate S$10 • Master S$20$50 Undergraduate

Graduation Fee$100 Master Graduation Fee

NOTESAll fees, inclusive of 7% Government Service Tax (GST), are payable upon registration. All cheques should be made payable to “Asia Theological Center”.

TUITION FEES

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TUITION FEE DISCOUNTS

ATC offers tuition fee discounts for VFC members taking classes in ATC (“Discount is applicable only to those who enroll for credit.”)

*Members must be attending Connect/Care Groups on a regular basis. Verification may be required

Note: Students from VFC should not neglect their progress in the life in the Word program (which is part of VFC’s Christian Development Program) while pursuing studies in ATC.

CATEGORIES OF STUDENTS ENTITLED TO DISCOUNT

DISCOUNT

Full Time Ministerial Staff 50%

Regional Ministers, Area Ministers & Ministry Heads*

40%

Care Groups Leaders & Connect Group Leaders*

30%

Regular Members* 20%

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REGISTRATION

HOW TO REGISTER

Registration is open now till 27 December 2014. A late registration fee will be charged after the closing dates of registration.

Application & RegistrationInterested applicants should complete the ATC registration form and mail it by 27 December 2014 to: The Registrar OfficeAsia Theological Center 20 Tampines Street 43 #02-00Singapore 529151

Academic Advising & Student Counselling For general academic advising, students are encouraged to confer with Kathleen Lee.

OrientationThere will be an orientation for new students to ATC on 10 January 2015 (Saturday)in ATC Room 1, at 10.00am at 20 Tampines Street 43, #02-00, Singapore 529151.

This quarterly brochure and registration forms are also available at www.atc.org.sg. For more information, please call 6260 2030 or fax 6260 2031. Or email: registrar@atc.org.sg

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