Course Description

Spiritual Care and Direction is a ministry of presence and the gift of listening. Presence is a gift graced by the Holy Spirit to both self and the other. In this sacred space, the carer offers a listening ear to the other and in the process is partnering with God and participating in the intra-trinitarian love of God.


This module is practical-oriented. The focus of this module is on the self as a carer. In order to come alongside others from the inside out, the carer will be invited to embark on their personal journey of Spirit-led inner world informed by the Christian perspective of Internal Family System. Simple attending skills will be introduced and practiced. A process framework informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy will also be introduced.



[3 Credits, Diploma, Masters Core]



Registration Closing Date:
15 Jan 2025

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  • Location

    Onsite at BGST

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

  • Dates : 2025

    (Saturdays)

    Jan: 18, 25
    Feb: 8, 15
    Mar 1, 8, 15, 22

    Closing Date for Registration:
    Jan 15, 2025

  • Time

    9:00am–1:00pm

Lecturer

Ms Seah Chiew Kwan

Associate Lecturer

Ms Seah Chiew Kwan is a graduate from BGST (Grad Dip CS, MCS) and TCA College (MA Counselling). She was a facilitator for Core Clinical Skills with TCA College, School of Counselling for 2 years and a lecturer with Singapore Polytechnic for 20 years. She is an Associate Lecturer with Tung Ling Bible School for the Silence and Solitude module since 2015. Besides facilitating silence & solitude retreats and workshops for churches and small groups, she also offers professional counselling as a private practitioner. Her passion is integrating psychotherapy and Christian spirituality in her work and ministry.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    General

  • 2

    Session 1

    • Welcome

    • Date and Timing for Each Session

    • Preparation before Session 1

    • Medicine and the Ministry of Presence
  • 3

    Evaluation

    • Evaluation Form
  • 4

    Assignment Submission

    • Reflection essay of your personal journey of Spirit-led self of your inner world

    • Reflective book review

    • Integrative Essay on student’s personal culture of Spiritual Care and Direction