Pricing options


Credit 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.


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.

Course Description

Preaching, in its various forms and contexts, is both indispensable in the life of the local church, and the weighty privilege of ministers of the word.

This introductory course on preaching follows Haddon Robinson’s 10-steps of preparing an expository sermon, anchored by Rev Dr Desmond Soh and delivered by recorded videos. We also explore topics such as rhetoric, communication and presentation skills, and preaching for specific occasions such as devotionals and wakes. You will get to learn from a variety of preachers and styles, including the experiences of BGST's faculty (Dr Lai Pak Wah, Dr Quek Tze Ming, and Mr Hor Guo Yi).

In line with BGST's unique emphasis, we trust that these skills will be transferable beyond preaching, into presentations that you deliver in the workplace as well.

Students taking this course (both audit and credit) will be expected to prepare and record themselves preaching a sermon, which will be used for class feedback.

Knowledge of how to study and interpret the bible is mandatory and will be assumed during this course.

*Strongly encouraged: Completed HE101 or its equivalent.




Special Note:

[3 Academic Units, MDiv Core Course]

Registration closes:
01 August 2026 (as there is some pre-work to do before the first class starts)
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  • Dates: 2026

    Sep: 02, 23
    Oct: 07, 28

  • Time (Day)

    7:15 pm-10.00 pm
    (Wednesdays)

  • Location

    All classes are in person at:

    BGST
    2 Kallang Avenue
    #11-02 CT Hub
    Singapore 339407

Instructor

Dr Lai Pak Wah

Principal and Lecturer in Church History and Historical Theology

Dr Lai Pak Wah is BGST’s Principal and Lecturer of Church History and Historical Theology. He also serves as an elder at Mt Carmel Bible Presbyterian Church where he worships and oversees the church’s Hybrid Church Initiative. His interest is the very heart of BGST’s mission: which is to help Christians make sense of their faith at work, church and society. Previously, Pak Wah engaged in investment promotion work with the Singapore Economic Development Board (SEDB) and was a full-time lecturer at the School of Business, Singapore Polytechnic. He is the author of The Dao of Healing: Christian Perspective of Chinese Medicine, and a certified Belbin coach. Pak-Wah holds a PhD from Durham University, UK. He enjoys engaging in Chinese culture and playing the cello.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    General

    • MS221 Syllabus

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Orientation Course & Library Access

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

    • BGST Student AI Policy Acknowledgement Statement
  • 2

    1. Self-Paced: Rev Dr Desmond Soh's Lectures (01-31 Aug 2026)

    • Review Dr Soh's lectures (9 hrs total)
  • 3

    2. In-Person: Public Speaking Skills (02 Sep 2026)

    • Pre-work before coming for class...

    • Introduction: Between Two Worlds

  • 4

    3. Self-Paced: Rev Edmund Chan's Preaching Masterclass (03 -22 Sep)

    • Description and details

    • Session 1 - Seeing the TRUE Picture

    • Lecture 1 recording

    • Session 2: Seeing the BIG PICTURE – The Thematic Significance

    • Lecture 2 recording

    • Session 3 Seeing the GOD-PICTURE – The Theological Significance

    • Lecture 3 recording

    • Session 4: Getting into the Word

    • Lecture 4 recording
  • 5

    4. In-Person: Communication and Presentation Skills (23 Sep 2026)

    • Pre-work before coming for class...
  • 6

    5. Self-Paced: Continue readings and preaching prep (24 Sep - 06 Oct)

    • Description and Details
  • 7

    6. In-Person: Occasional Sermons (07 Oct 2026)

    • Description and Details
  • 8

    7. Self-Paced: Preaching Recording (08-14 Oct 2026)

    • Description and Details
  • 9

    8. Self-Paced: Review and Evaluate your Classmates' sermons (15-27 Oct 2026)

    • Description and Details
  • 10

    Course Evaluation

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

    • BGST Student Course Evaluation Policy Acknowledgement Statement

    • Course Evaluation Form
  • 11

    9. In-Person: Final review and Q&A (28 Oct 2026)

    • Description and Details
  • 12

    Assignment Submission

    • Self-sermon Evaluation

    • Assignment Submission on IMS

    • How to upload assignment