COURSE PROSPECTUS / TERM 1 : JAN - MAR 2017
COURSE PROSPECTUS TERM 1 COURSES OFFERED JAN - MAR 2017 1.0 Undergraduate Block Courses 3 2.0 Weekly Courses 7 3.0 Master Block Courses 11 4.0 About the Lecturers 13 5.0 Academic Programs 20 1
MISSION OF ATC ATC was established in 1982 with a vision to equip believers who have a call of God on their lives to be effective ministers of the Gospel. ATC seeks to impart vision for missions and evangelism so that its graduates will be prepared either to go forth as missionaries themselves, or to raise missions-giving and missionarysending churches. ATC is a learning resource where ministers can develop the leadership gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist and pastor-teacher to equip the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the Body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12). ATC s essential mission therefore is to provide, in a charismatic Christian context, advanced educational opportunity which will enable the students: To develop academically through enhanced and deepened biblical and theological understanding. To develop personal gifts and ministerial skills in preparation for ministry to the Lord, His Church, and the world. To enrich their personal preparation for participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission, propagating the Christian faith whenever and wherever God may place them. 2
UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK COURSES 3
1.0 UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK COURSES BI 245 ROMANS & GALATIANS (3 CREDITS) 10 20 Jan (Tues Fri) 8.00 am 1.30 pm Lecturer: Dr. George Westlake, Jr, D.Min This course seeks to understand these early expressions of Paul s doctrines of Salvation and the Last Days in relation to these two epistles. It also considers the significance and messages of these epistles for today. CM 103 SPIRITUAL FORMATION OF THE MINISTER (3 CREDITS) 7 Feb 17 Feb (Tues Fri) 8.00 am 1.30 pm Lecturer: Joseph Mohan Sachariah, M.M.L An introduction to basic approaches to the study of the Bible within an inductive study framework. Application of the methods is made to selected Bible passages. 4
1.0 UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK COURSES BI 435 HEBREWS (3 CREDITS) 14 24 Feb (Tues Fri) 8.00 am 1.30 pm Lecturer: Dr. Margaret Seaward, B.A. An exegetical study of the Epistle with special attention given to its Christology and Eschatology, its treatment of Revelation and the New Covenant, its use of the Old Testament and the application of its Spiritual truths to the Christian life of faith and worship. MI 243 INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS & WORLD EVANGELIZATION (3 CREDITS) 28 Feb 10 Mar (Tues Fri) 8.00 am 1.30 pm Lecturer: Susan Comiskey, M.P.L 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 last. 5
1.0 UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK COURSES BI 163 METHODS OF BIBLE STUDY (3 CREDITS) 21 31 March (Tues Fri) 8.00 am 1.30 pm Lecturer: Joseph Mohan Sachariah, M.M.L This is a study of various dynamics in the spiritual transformation process of the believer. The course will examine the necessary elements for developing the inner life in order to produce greater health and effectiveness as a spirit-filled leader. More specifically, this course will allow the student to develop a realistic spiritual growth strategy, as well as tangible means to facilitate and evaluate ongoing growth. From this experience the leader will be personally prepared, as well as practically equipped, to lead others in the process of spiritual transformation. 6
WEEKLY COURSES 7
2.0 WEEKLY COURSES BI 465 DANIEL & REVELATION (3 CREDITS) BTH 605 DANIEL & REVELATION (3 CREDITS) 7 23 Jan Break: 15 Jan Mon, Wed & Thurs: 7.00 pm 10.00 pm Sat: 8.30 am 3.00 pm Sun: 3.00 pm 5.30 pm Lecturer: Dr. George Westlake, Jr, D.Min A study of Daniel and Revelation, emphasizing the interpretation of their symbolic and prophetic messages, as they relate to each other and to other apocalyptic portions of the Bible. BI 104 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY (3 CREDITS) Venue: VFC @ CHOA CHU KANG 15 Jan 7 May (Sunday) Breaks: 29 Jan, 19 & 25 Mar & 2 Apr 2.15 pm 5.15 pm Lecturer: Rosalind Ho, M.T.E An introduction study of the Old Testament books in light of the history, geography and culture of ancient times. Attention is also given to the inspiration, canonicity, organization and content of the Old Testament with emphasis upon God s work of redemption. Insights on spiritual principles that are applicable to present day living will be highlighted. 8
2.0 WEEKLY COURSES BI 205 SYNOPTIC GOSPELS (3 CREDITS) Venue: VFC @ TAMPINES 15 Jan - 14 May Breaks: 22, 29 Jan & 26 Mar & 2 Apr 2.15 pm 5.15 pm Lecturer: Patrick Kwan, M.T.S (Summa Cum Laude), M.Soc.Sc, A study of the life setting and message of the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The course will examine both the development and distinctive theology each offers to the life of the Church. Attention will also be given to an overview of Jesus ministry and major teachings. PC 122 INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL CARE (3 CREDITS) 4 Feb 29 Apr (Saturday) Breaks: 18 & 25 Mar & 1 Apr 8.30 am 1.00 pm Lecturer: Richard Ong, M.T.S, M.Soc. Sc, Counselling This course introduces counselling as a church ministry, including principles, procedures, techniques, and models. Various models of intervention will be reviewed in the light of Scripture and spiritual needs of man. Emphasis will be given to the need to discuss spiritual, psychological, or physical causes and approaches to problems. 9
2.0 WEEKLY COURSES TH 343 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY III (3 CREDITS) BTH 543 ECCLESIOLOGY & ESCHATOLOGY (3 CREDITS) 18 Mar 2 Apr Mon, Wed & Thurs: 7.00 pm 10.00 pm Sat (18 Mar): 5.00 pm 10.00 pm Sat: 8.00 am 4.00 pm Sun: 2.15 pm 5.15 pm Lecturer: Dr. Jay Taylor, D. Min This course is a systematic study of two major doctrines of the faith: Ecclesiology is the doctrine of the nature and mission of the church. Eschatology is the doctrine of future and final events with special reference to various major theological viewpoints. 10
MASTER BLOCK COURSES 11
3.0 MASTER BLOCK COURSES BTH 535 STUDIES IN ROMANS & GALATIANS (3 CREDITS) 10 20 January (Tues Fri) 8.00 am 1.30 pm Lecturer: Dr. George Westlake, Jr, D.Min A detailed verse by verse study 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. 12
ABOUT THE LECTURERS 13
ABOUT THE LECTURERS SUSAN COMISKEY, MPL Susan Comiskey is an enthusiastic speaker and teacher. Together with her husband she has pioneered and led churches literally all over the world. Being involved in world missions is her great passion. As a family they have lived and ministered in Tonga, Uganda, East Timor, United Kingdom and Singapore. Susan began her work in Singapore in 1996. She has a Master Degree in Pastoral Leadership. A former schoolteacher, she has conducted numerous parenting/ marriage workshops in schools and the private sector here in Singapore. Workshops, lectures, discussions groups etc. have been a part of her life in Singapore as she interacts with the local grassroots community. Susan is a well-received public speaker. When she is not speaking or teaching (or simply just talking!), Susan is a busy mother to her young daughter Anna, a miracle of God after 22 years of infertility. 14
ROSALIND HO, MTE After leaving her HR job in a bank in 1988, Rosalind joined Victory Family Centre (VFC), then known as Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC), as a fulltime Personnel Officer. She concurrently served as a leader in both the Children s and Cell Ministries in CCC. Under the Children s Ministry, Rosalind conducted teachers training for CCC daughter churches in East Malaysia as well as for several local churches in Singapore. In 1991, Rosalind became a fulltime mother while continuing to serve in the ministry in a lay capacity, by coordinating and overseeing multiple church projects and outreach events. In 2002, Rosalind and her family relocated to Vietnam as Missionaries, with her husband as the Missions Pastor in charge of a team. As her two children have presently grown into young adults, Rosalind has gone on to complete her Masters in Theological Education and resume full-time work in VFC. She also serves as a lay Net Pastor and a Regional Minister for Teaching for VFC Sembawang. 15
PATRICK KWAN, M.T.S. (Summa Cum Laude), M.Soc.Sc. Patrick graduated summa cum laude from Asia Theological Center with a Master of Theological Studies. He also earned his B.A., B.Soc.Sc.(Hons) and M.Soc. Sc. at the National University of Singapore where he was a recipient of the Chng Heng Lay Memorial Prize and the NUS Research Scholarship. He is a Certified Behavioural Consultant and an accredited administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the DISC profiling system. Patrick has been teaching in institutions of higher learning for over twenty years and has publications in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also received training in various ministry areas from Christian International Ministries Network, Ellel Ministries, and Restoring the Foundations, among others. He is passionate about teaching God s Word and seeing lives transformed in His kingdom for the purpose of serving and glorifying the Lord. 16
RICHARD ONG, M.T.S., M.Soc.Sc, Counselling Richard Ong has been a part of Victory Family Centre since 1979, for almost 37 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 Coordination 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 (Counselling) with the University of South Australia. For the past 16 over years, he has been actively involved in counselling works, both in church and counselling centres, with youths, young couples, and families from all socio-economic status. Besides counselling, Richard also teaches counselling 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 Counselling Association, American Association of Christian Counsellors, AACC Marriage & Family Network, Society for Christian Psychology, Action Group for Mental Illness, Association for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, etcetera. 17
JOSEPH MOHAN SACHARIAH, 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 Centre for more than 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. 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. DR. MARGARET SEAWARD, B.A. 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, 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. 18
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. GEORGE W. WESTLAKE, JR, D.Min Dr. George W. Westlake, Jr. is Pastor Emeritus of the Sheffield Family Life Center (Assemblies of God) in Kansas City, Missouri. Sheffield is a multiracial, multi-cultural metropolitan church located in the inner city He pastored this church for over 33 years. As Pastor Emeritus he is still involved in the ministry of Sheffield. Pastor Westlake has ministered on radio and television for over 40 years. He and Mrs. Westlake hosted a 60 minute call-in question and answer television program, Living Answers For Today for 24 years. Questions were answered live with no broadcast delay. The Westlake s were married for 59 years until God took Jean Westlake Home in July of 2014, and have four children, thirteen grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren.. Pastor Westlake holds the B. A. & M. A. Degrees from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and the M.Div and D.Min from Fuller Theological Seminary, in Pasadena, California. He is currently a member of the adjunct Faculty of the Asia Theological Center in Singapore where he has taught since 1987. 19
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Bachelor (four-year program) Bachelor of Theology Bachelor of Ministry Leadership (3 tracks) - Pastoral Leadership - Pastoral Care - Holistic Child Development Bachelor of Missions Studies Diploma (three-year program) Diploma of Theology Diploma of Ministry Leadership (3 tracks) - Pastoral Leadership - Pastoral Care - Holistic Child Development Diploma of Missions Studies Associate (two-year program) Associate Degree in Theology Associate Degree in Ministry Leadership (with a concentration in one of the following:) - Pastoral Leadership - Pastoral Care Associate Degree in Missions Studies Certificate (one-year program) Certificate of Theology Certificate of Ministry Leadership (2 Tracks) - Pastoral Care in Family Life - Holistic Child Development B.Th B.ML B.MS Dip.Th Dip.ML Dip.MS Assoc.Th Assoc.ML Assoc.MS Cert.Th 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 (2 Tracks) - Pastoral Leadership - Holistic Child Development Master of Theological Education Master of Theological Studies Master of Missions Studies MML MTE MTS MMS This publication has been edited for accuracy at the time of publication. Information contained here may be subject to change. 21
TUITION FEES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES $30 Admission Fee (One-time payment) $30 Non Matriculation (1st two courses only) $50 per credit unit $35 per audit unit POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSES $50 Admission Fee (One-time payment) $50 Non Matriculation (1st two courses only) $80 per credit unit $50 per audit unit GRADUATE COURSES $50 Admission Fee (One-time payment) $50 Non Matriculation (1st two courses only) $80 per credit unit $50 per audit unit OTHER FEES $15 Registration $30 Late Registration $45 Walk-in* registration (Students who fail to register the day before the class starts are considered walk-in registrants). $20 Program Change $15 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 NOTES All fees, inclusive of 7% Government Service Tax (GST), are payable upon registration. All cheques should be made payable to Asia Theological Center. 22
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.) CATEGORIES OF STUDENTS ENTITLED TO DISCOUNT Full Time Ministerial Staff & Net Pastors* Youth Net Coordinators, Regional Ministers, Area Ministers, RMLs, ARMLs & Other Ministry Heads* Care Groups Leaders, Connect Group Leaders, AMLs & AAMLs* DISCOUNT 50% 40% 30% Members* 20% *Members must be attending Connect/Care Groups on a regular basis. Verification may be required. Discount is applicable only to those who enroll for credit. 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. 23
REGISTRATION HOW TO REGISTER Registration is open now till 3 January 2017. A late registration fee will be charged after the closing dates of registration. APPLICATION & REGISTRATION Interested applicants should complete the ATC registration form and mail it to: The Registrar Office Asia Theological Center 20 Tampines Street 43 #02-00 Singapore 529151 ACADEMIC ADVISING Students are encouraged to confer with Kathleen Lee for academic advising. ORIENTATION There will be an orientation for new students to ATC on 4 February 2017 (Saturday) in ATC Room 1, at 10.00 am 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 24
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