Class Schedule

2 & 16 Feb, 9, 16 & 30 Mar, 13 & 27 Apr 2027

Day
Tuesdays
Time
7:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Format
In person + ZoomIn person: 2 Feb, 13 Apr and 27 Apr. All other sessions on Zoom.
Location
BGST Nexus, 2 Kallang Avenue #11-01, CT Hub, Singapore 339407
Registration
Opens 01 Nov 2026 · closes 26 Jan 2027

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Rather than solving or answering vocation-specific problems, this course aims to initiate students into serious processes of thought as guided by the following three objectives:

  • Contextual: to develop sensitivity for key issues that concern life in contemporary Singapore by identifying and analysing case studies taken from the local context.
  • Integrative: to integrate theological studies and vocational life by offering basic frameworks of thought for analysing pertinent issues and phenomena in our local culture and society that impinge upon life in general.
  • Theological: to facilitate socio-cultural analysis that is guided by biblical and theological reflection.

*Strongly recommended: background on HE101 or related courses.

Next intake2028 Jan

3
Academic Units
7
Live Sessions
MATIS
Core course
GDCS
Elective course
GDMS
Elective course

Instructor(s)

Dr Quek Tze-Ming

Lecturer in New Testament

Dr Quek Tze Ming serves as the Lecturer in New Testament and Registrar at BGST. A former lawyer, he transitioned into ministry with the Fellowship of Evangelical Students (Singapore) before pursuing advanced theological education. He holds a DipCS from BGST, as well as an MDiv and ThM from Regent College, and completed his PhD in New Testament Studies at the University of Cambridge. Specialising in the intersection of the Old and New Testaments, Tze Ming is actively involved in his local church's teaching ministry. He is married to Sharon, with whom he has two daughters. His interests outside of academia include local gastronomy, oenology, football, and film.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    General

    • Course Syllabus

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    • Instructions on IS101 Presentations

    • Orientation Course & Library Access

    • Introduction to the Thinkific Mobile App

    • Password for all BGST hosted video lectures (if requested):

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

    • BGST Student AI Policy Acknowledgement Statement
  • 2

    Session 1 (Jan 22) Live (Zoom)

    • Introduction

    • Kevin J. Vanhoozer, “What is Everyday Theology?” in Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Charles A. Anderson and Michael J. Sleasman (eds.), Everyday Theology: How to Read Cultural Texts and Interpret Trends (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2007).

    • Introduction to Christianity, Culture, and Society (Zoom Recording of Lecture)

    • Introduction to Christianity, Culture, and Society (Slides)
  • 3

    Traditional Chinese Medicine (Self-Study)

    • Traditional Chinese Medicine

    • TCM Video Lecture by Dr Lai Pak Wah (optional viewing)

    • Read the Following Articles:
  • 4

    Traditional Chinese Medicine (Feb 5) Live (Zoom)

    • Traditional Chinese Medicine

    • TCM Video Lecture and Discussion by Dr Lai Pak Wah (Zoom Recording)

    • TCM Video Lecture Slide Deck by Dr Lai Pak Wah
  • 5

    Creation Care and Stewardship of the Earth (Self-Study)

    • Creation Care and Stewardship of the Earth

    • "What does Missional Discipleship have to do with Biodiversity?" by Rev Dr Dave Bookless

    • A Missional Theology of Creation Care (Dave Bookless)
  • 6

    Creation Care and Stewardship of the Earth (Feb 26) Live (Zoom)

    • Video Lecture and Discussion "Thinking Christianly about Climate Change" by Dr Benjamin Grandey (Zoom Recording)

    • "Thinking Christianly about Climate Change" Handout

    • "Thinking Christianly about Climate Change" Slide Deck

    • Other Links to Resources on Climate Change/Creation Care
  • 7

    Wokeism and Social Justice (Self-Study)

    • Watch the following:
  • 8

    Wokeism and Social Justice (Mar 12) Live (Zoom)

    • Video Lecture and Discussion "Wokeism, Social Justice, and Christianity" by Dr Suzanne Choo (Zoom Recording)

    • "Wokeism, Social Justice, and Christianity" Slide Deck
  • 9

    Digital Media (Self-Study)

    • Digital Media

    • Digital Media Video Lecture Part I by Ps Edric Sng

    • Digital Media Video Lecture Part II by Ps Edric Sng

  • 10

    Socio-Economic Policy in Singapore (Mar 27) Live (Zoom)

    • Video Lecture and Discussion "Socio-Economic Policy Development in Singapore" by Prof Terence Ho (Zoom Recording)

    • Socio-Economic Policy Development in Singapore (Slides)
  • 11

    Prep (2 and 9 April) for Class Presentations (Self Study)

    • Prep for Class Presentations 1
  • 12

    Class Presentations 1 (Apr 16) Live (Zoom)

    • Class Presentations
  • 13

    Guest Workers (Self Study)

    • Guest Workers

    • Stephanie Chok, Labour Justice and Low-Paid Migrant Workers in Singapore, Ethos Institute Engagement Series (Singapore: Sower Publishing Centre, 2017).

    • Ronald J.J. Wong and Terence Chong, “Common Problems Migrant Workers in Singapore Face.” (Unpublished, 2022)
  • 14

    Site Visit to Healthserve (April 23) Live (In Person)

    • Site Visit
  • 15

    Examples of Previous Presentations

    • Meme Culture (Slides)

    • Greenwashing (Slides)

    • Kopi Culture

    • Examining Productivity Culture - High Performance Habits

    • The Gender Non-Binary Phenomenon

    • Should Churches use Gen AI for Preaching, Evangelism, and Counselling?
  • 16

    Assignment Submission

    • General formatting for all assignments

  • 17

    Course Evaluation

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

    • BGST Student Course Evaluation Policy Acknowledgement Statement

    • Course Evaluation Form
  • 18

    Assignment Submission

    • How to Upload Assignment

    • Assignment Submission on IMS

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Course students are required to complete all the course assignments by the stated deadline. They will receive grades that are transferable to any BGST postgraduate programmes.

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Audit students do not have to fulfil the assignment requirements. However, they are encouraged to do class exercises and assignments to get the maximum benefit from the courses. They will not receive grades that are transferable to BGST Postgraduate Programmes.

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