Class Schedule

18 Jan, 1 & 15 Feb, 15 & 29 Mar, 12 & 26 Apr 2027

Day
Mondays
Time
7:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Format
In person + ZoomIn person: 18 Jan and 26 Apr. All other sessions on Zoom.
Location
BGST Nexus, 2 Kallang Avenue #11-02, CT Hub, Singapore 339407
Registration
Opens 01 Nov 2026 · closes 11 Jan 2027

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This course continues the study of Christian doctrines begun in Theology 1: God and Creation (TS211). It looks at the outworking of God’s redemptive purposes through the Son and Spirit in the church and world.

The doctrinal loci will cover: the persons and missions of Christ and His Spirit (Christology & Pneumatology), Salvation (Soteriology), the Church (Ecclesiology), and the Last Things (Eschatology). Tutorials and off-site readings will focus on engagement with and understanding of primary sources.

As a blended learning course, TS212 is made up of a total of 13 sessions, of which 7 will be ‘live’. During the live sessions, students will meet for topical lectures, communal reading of source materials, culminating in group presentations on selected theological topics. During the other 6 sessions, students will learn from online lectures, podcasts or videos, readings and completing assignments online. A detailed breakdown of the topics, lectures, tutorials and assignments is given below.

PrerequisiteTS101

Next intakeJan 2029

3
Academic Units
7
Live Sessions
MATIS
Core Course

Instructor

Dr Tan Seng Kong

Lecturer in Christian Theology and Spiritual Formation

Dr Tan Seng Kong serves as the Head of Shared Services and a Lecturer in Christian Theology and Spiritual Formation at BGST. Formerly an architect, he holds an MA in Spiritual Theology from Regent College and a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary, specializing in Jonathan Edwards’ doctrine of salvation. Beyond his academic work, Seng Kong is a member of Bethel Assembly of God and enjoys indoor gardening, Korean media with his wife, and Indian cuisine with his son.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    General

    • Course Syllabus

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    • Introduction to the Thinkific Mobile App

    • Orientation Course & Library Access

    • Student AI Policy for the Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST)

    • BGST Student AI Policy Acknowledgement Statement
  • 2

    Session 1: Introduction

    • Introductory Session

    • Zoom Lecture 1: Introduction

    • Introduction Slides

    • James Torrance, “Contemplating the Trinitarian Mystery of Christ.”

    • Christopher Hall, "What is the 'Mystery of God'?" (optional, 5 mins)

    • Christopher Hall, "What Do You Mean by Mystery?" (optional, 3 mins)

    • Christopher Hall, "Mystery Between Rationalism and Irrationalism." (optional, 6 mins)

    • Christopher Hall, "'The Mystery of God' in the Classroom and Beyond" (optional, 3 mins).
  • 3

    Session 2: The Person of Christ

    • The Person of Christ

    • Lecture 2: The Person of Christ (video)

    • Lecture 2 Slides

    • Lecture 2 Notes

    • Richard Norris, “The Controversies Leading Up to the Council of Chalcedon."

    • Paul Tillich, “Valuation of the Christological Dogma."
  • 4

    Session 3: The Work of Christ, pt. 1, His Life

    • The Life of Christ

    • Lecture 3: The Life of Christ (video)

    • Lecture 3 slides

    • Lecture 3 notes

    • John Calvin, “Three Things Chiefly to be Regarded in Christ – viz. His Offices of Prophet, King, and Priest.”

    • Todd Billings, “Excursus: Ursinus on Participation in the One True Prophet, Priest, and King.”
  • 5

    Session 4: The Work of Christ, pt. 2. His Death

    • The Work of Christ: His Death

    • Lecture 4: The Death of Christ (video)

    • Lecture 4 Slides

    • Thomas Aquinas, “The Efficiency of Christ’s Passion."

    • Panayiotis Nellas, “The Presuppositions of the Spiritual Life: Salvation in Christ.”
  • 6

    Session 5: Person of the Holy Spirit

    • God the Holy Spirit: His Person

    • Lecture 5, "Person of the Holy Spirit."

    • Lecture 5 Slides

    • Extracts from the Cappadocian Fathers (Basil & the two Gregories)

    • Yves Congar, “The Holy Spirit and our Prayer."

  • 7

    Session 6: Work of the Holy Spirit

    • God the Holy Spirit: His Work

    • Lecture 6: Work of the Holy Spirit

    • Lecture 6 Slides

    • Lecture 6 Notes

    • John Owen, chs. 3 & 4, in "The Works of John Owen."

    • Jurgen Moltmann, “Trinitarian Experience of the Spirit."

    • Jonathan Edwards, 'Treatise on Grace" (Optional)
  • 8

    Session 7: Salvation, pt. 1, Union with Christ

    • Salvation: Union with Christ

    • Lecture 7: Union with Christ

    • Lecture 7 Slides

    • Lecture 7 Notes

    • Augustus Strong, “Union with Christ.”

    • Todd Billings, "Ministry in Union with Christ."
  • 9

    Session 8: Salvation, pt. 2, Justification & Adoption

    • Salvation: Justification & Adoption

    • Lecture 8 pt. 1, "Justification"

    • Lecture 8 pt. 2, "Adoption"

    • Lecture 8 pt. 1: Slides on Justification

    • Lecture 8, pt. 2 - Slides on Adoption

    • Lecture 8 Notes

    • Thomas Winger, "Simul Justus et Peccator."

    • Karl Rahner, “Justified and Sinner at the Same Time."
  • 10

    Session 9: Salvation, pt. 3, Regeneration & Sanctification

    • Salvation: Regeneration & Sanctification

    • Lecture 9, "Sanctification"

    • Lecture 9 Slides

    • Lecture 9 Notes

    • John Wesley, "Christian Perfection."

    • John Calvin, “Our Regeneration by Faith: Repentance."
  • 11

    Session 10: The Church, pt. 1, Its Nature

    • The Nature of the Church

    • George Hunsinger, “Salvation by Grace through Faith” (1 hr 31 mins)

    • Vladimir Lossky, “Two Aspects of the Church."

    • John Zizioulas, “Christ, the Spirit, and the Church."
  • 12

    Session 11: The Church, pt. 2, Its Sacraments

    • Sacraments of the Church

    • Lecture 11 Pt 1: The Sacraments

    • Lecture 11 Pt 2

    • Lecture 11 Pt 3

    • Lecture 11 Pt 4

    • Lecture 11 Pt 5

    • Lecture 11 Pt 6

    • Lecture 11 Pt 7

    • Lecture 11 Pt 8

    • Lecture 11 Pt 9

    • Lecture 11 Pt 10

    • Lecture 11 slides

    • Huldrych Zwingli, “On the Lord’s Supper.”
  • 13

    Session 12: The Last Things, pt. 1

    • The Last Things, pt. 1

    • David Bentley Hart, “Eschatology” (6 mins)

    • N.T. Wright, “On the Future of the World” (1 hr 5 mins)

    • Karl Rahner, “Eschatology.”

    • Jonathan Edwards, “Heaven is a World of Love.”

  • 14

    Session 13: The Last Things, pt. 2

    • The Last Things, pt. 2

    •  Richard Bauckham, “Jurgen Moltmann: Theology of Hope” (11 mins)

    • Jurgen Moltmann, “On the End Times and Dispensationalism” (4 mins)

    • Jurgen Moltmann, “Restoration of all Things” (8 mins)

    • Jurgen Moltmann & Miroslav Volf, “Theology of Joy” (26 mins)

    • Wolfhart Pannenberg, “Judgment and the Return of Christ."

    • Edwards, sermon no. 344, “Rev. 14.2: Thanksgiving Sermon” (Nov. 1734)

    • Course evaluation

  • 15

    Course Evaluation

    • Course Evaluation form Policy for the Biblical Graduate School of Theology

    • BGST Student Course Evaluation Policy Acknowledgement Statement

    • Course Evaluation Form
  • 16

    Assignment Submission

    • Course Assignment Policies

    • General formatting for assignments

    • 40%. EM – Final Essay (3,500 words)

    • 20%. RC – Book Review (1,500 words)

    • 25% IP-Intergrative Reflection Paper

    • How to upload assignment

    • Submission on IMS

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