Class Schedule

27 Jan, 10 & 24 Feb, 24 Mar, 7 & 21 Apr, 5 May 2027

Day
Wednesdays
Time
7:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Format
In person + ZoomIn person: 27 Jan and 21 Apr. All other sessions on Zoom (with Blended Learning).
Location
BGST Nexus, 2 Kallang Avenue #11-04, CT Hub, Singapore 339407
Registration
Opens 01 Nov 2026 · closes 20 Jan 2027

Free preview · Read the MS132 syllabus before you register.

Download syllabus (PDF)

Pastoral Care 2 (MS132) is the second part of an introductory overview of pastoral care.

Ageing and end-of-life moments present some of the deepest pastoral challenges and most sacred opportunities for care. This course equips ministry leaders, pastors, and lay caregivers with the skills to walk alongside individuals and families during these tender seasons. Through instruction by experienced lecturers and practitioners, participants will explore the following key areas:

  • Discipleship for Seniors
  • Active Aging
  • Reaching and Caring for Seniors
  • Cognitive Health
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Grief and Loss
  • Support for Caregivers

Next intake2028 Jan

1.5
Academic Units
7
Live Sessions
GCCM
Elective course
MDiv
Core course

Lecturer

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

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Course Bibliography

    • Orientation Course & Library Access

    • Thinkific Mobile App

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

    • BGST Student AI Policy Acknowledgement Statement
  • 2

    Topic 1: Purpose & Identity (Ps Lim Keng Yeow)

    • Summary

    • Key Bibliography

    • Lecture 1 - Slides
  • 3

    Topic 2: Active Aging: Closing Chapters to Finish Well (Rev Dr David Wong)

    • Summary

    • Key Bibliography

    • Lecture 2 Recordings

    • L2 Slides - Grandparenting (for class circulation ONLY)

    • L2 Slides - Closing Chapters (for class circulation ONLY)
  • 4

    Topic 3: Reaching & Caring for Seniors (Ps Lee Kok Wah)

    • Summary

    • Key Bibliography

    • Lecture 3 Recording

    • L3 Slides - Reaching and Caring for Seniors

    • Lecture Manuscript
  • 5

    Topic 4: Cognitive Health (A/P Tan Boon Yeow)

    • Summary

    • Key Bibliography

    • Lecture 4 Recordings

    • A Brief Primer on Pastoral Care for Persons Living with Dementia

    • Sapp, "To See Things as God Sees Them"

    • Swinton, "What the Body Remembers."

    • Fisher, "The Four Domains Model."
  • 6

    Topic 5: Terminal Illness & Palliative Care (Dr Shirlynn Ho)

    • Summary

    • Lecture 5 Recordings, "Sharing the Darkness."
  • 7

    Topic 6: Grief & Loss (Ps Yam Keng Mun)

    • Summary

    • Pre-Session Materials: Grief & Loss

    • Lecture 6 Recording, "Grief & Loss."

    • Lecture 6 Slides

  • 8

    Topic 7: Caring for Carers (Ps Teo Tee Loon)

    • Summary

    • Lecture 7 Recording, "Caring for Carers."
  • 9

    Topic 8: Additional Material

    • Finishing Well: A Conversation with John Lennox

    • Last Tim Keller Message for Redeemer Churches
  • 10

    Assignment Submission

    • General formatting for all assignments

    • How to Upload Assignment

    • Assignment submission on IMS
  • 11

    Evaluation

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

    • BGST Student Course Evaluation Policy Acknowledgement Statement

    • Course Evaluation Form

Ready to begin?

$325.00
Credit · Regular price

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.

Register — Credit
$150.00
Audit

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.

Register — Audit