Course Description

This course will take students on an unforgettable journey to various archaeological sites through visual presentations, and examine various inscriptions, numismatics, buildings, and other artefacts related to the New Testament.


The primary focus of the course will be on investigating the connection between archaeological evidence and selected passages of the New Testament, and showing how a proper understanding of the historical, cultural, linguistic, and political background of the 1st Century can help us be better interpreters of the Scripture.

There will also be practical sessions on how we can appropriately apply what we have learnt in reading the New Testament by taking archaeological evidence into account.

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Instructor

Rev Dr Lim Kar Yong

Associate Lecturer

Dr Lim is one of the leading New Testament scholars in Malaysia and has led Bible Land Tours for more than a decade. He is a Research Fellow at Seminari Theoloji Malaysia (STM) and also an Anglican priest with St Paul's Church Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Apart from theological education, Kar Yong also contributes to the wider Christian community by serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of World Vision Malaysia and a member of the Executive Committee of the Bible Society of Malaysia. He is an author of four books and numerous academic essays, including Following Jesus: An Illustrated Guide to the Places in the Holy Land according to Mark.

Class Info

  • Location:

    BGST live via Zoom

    The last Sessions is in-person for local students at

    BGST
    50 Kallang Pudding Road
    #07-01 AMA Building
    Singapore 349326

  • Dates:

    (Wednesdays):

    Jan: 24, 31
    Feb: 7, 21, 28
    Mar: 6

    Closing Date for Registration:
    Jan 19, 2024

  • Timing:

    7:10-10.00pm

Course curriculum