Class Schedule

23 & 30 Jan, 13, 20 & 27 Feb, 6, 13 & 20 Mar, 3 & 10 Apr 2027

Day
Saturdays
Time
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Format
In person
Location
BGST Nexus, 2 Kallang Avenue #11-04, CT Hub, Singapore 339407
Registration
Opens 01 Nov 2026 · closes 16 Jan 2027

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“Spiritual Formation is a process of being formed in the image of Christ for the sake of others“ (Robert MulHolland).

This process starts with the journey into our inner world with our Lord and Friend, Jesus Christ. The ministry of presence and compassionate listening are gifts graced by the Holy Spirit to each and every one of us to connect and attend not only to other people, but also to the sometimes conflicted voices in our inner world. This inward journey is important in order to journey outward towards coming alongside others in their spiritual journeys. Along the way, we need companions to come alongside us. This module is practical-oriented. The main focus of this module is spiritual care for oneself. Whether it is for your own spiritual care and formation, or for coming alongside others from the inside out, this module is an invitation to you to embark on a journey of Spirit-led inner world to tranform fear into love through connection, first for yourself then for others.

Next intake2028 Jan

3
Academic Units
10
Live Sessions
Elective
Course
Practicum

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

    • Course Syllabus

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    • Orientation Course & Library Access

    • Introduction to the Thinkific Mobile App

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

    • BGST Student AI Policy Acknowledgement Statement
  • 2

    Session 1

    • Welcome

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    • Preparation before Session 1

    • Session 1 prereading - Medicine and the Ministry of Presence

    • Session 1 handout - Being Present - Right Left brain

    • Session 1 ppt handout
  • 3

    Session 2

    • Preparation before Session 2

    • Session 2 prereading - Life in the Trinity Chap 2

    • Session 2 prereading - ACT made simple Chap 1

    • Session 2 prereading - The Secret Life of Emotions by Steven Hayes

    • Session 2 prereading - The Voice of Jesus Chap 1

    • Session 2 prereading - The Voice of Jesus Chap 3

    • Session 2 ppt handout
  • 4

    Session 3

    • Preparation before Session 3

    • Session 3 prereading - Compassion Chap 1

    • Session 3 prereading - Appendix B of Restoring Relationship by Molly LaCroix

    • Session 3 handout - Brief intro to Internal Family System (IFS)

    • Session 3 handout - Infographic IFS with Spirit-led Self

    • Session 3 ppt handout
  • 5

    Session 4

    • Preparation before Session 4

    • Session 4 prereading - Appendix A of Restoring Relationship by Molly LaCroix

    • Session 4 ppt handout
  • 6

    Session 5

    • Preparation before Session 5

    • Session 5 ppt handout

    • Session 5 handout - The IFS 6 F's Connect with Parts and reach Exiles by Blanca Dasi

    • Session 5 handout - Exercise to know a protector

    • Session 5 handout - Meeting Protectors by Blanca Dasi

    • Session 5 handout - Infographic You-turn by AlisonCook

  • 7

    Session 6

    • Preparation before Session 6

    • Session 6 ppt handout
  • 8

    Session 7

    • Preparation before Session 7

    • Session 7 ppt handout
  • 9

    Session 8

    • Preparation before Session 8

    • Session 8 ppt handout
  • 10

    Session 9

    • Preparation before Session 9

    • Session 9 ppt handout
  • 11

    Session 10

    • Preparation before Session 10

    • Session 10 ppt handout
  • 12

    Evaluation

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

    • BGST Student Course Evaluation Policy Acknowledgement Statement

    • Course Evaluation
  • 13

    Assignment Submission

    • Assignments

    • Reflective book review on Compassion

    • Book review on Invitation to a Journey

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

    • 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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