BASIC THEOLOGY FOR EVERYONE
Eleven courses are offered online to the laity/public in the new semester commencing January 3 and ending April 29, 2022.
- Day/Night classes will be via live stream and the videos will remain online after that for those unable to take the classes as scheduled.
- All who wish to take the classes whether for credit or audit must register online at www.febc.edu.sg.
DAY CLASSES
(live stream)
CHURCH HISTORY I
Rev Dr Jose Lagapa, DVM, PhD, MDiv, ThM, ThD
Mondays (starting January 10)
9.30–11.30am, 2 credits
A study on the history of the Church from the close of the Apostolic Age to the Reformation (AD 100–1517). Subjects covered are the Church and the Roman Empire, the development of theology and dogma, the Church in the Middle Ages, the doctrinal controversies, the movements in religious life, and the Renaissance.
ESTHER
Rev Stephen Khoo, BTh, MDiv, MA
Tuesdays (starting January 4)
10.30–11.30am, 1 credit
This course will study Esther in depth to discover its biblical and theological truths and apply these truths to the church today.
PROVERBS
Rev Dr Prabhudas Koshy, BSc, BTh, MDiv, ThM, ThD
Wednesdays (starting January 5) 10.30am–12.30pm, 2 credits
The book of Proverbs concerns the Christian’s walk with God on earth. Those who study and apply the wisdom of this book will be wise towards practical Christian living. It is especially profitable for young people.
2 TIMOTHY & PHILEMON
Rev Tan Kian Sing, BEng, GDBA, MDiv
Thursdays (starting January 6)
9.30–11.30am, 2 credits
A study of 2 Timothy and Philemon in depth to discover its biblical and theological truths and apply these truths to the church today.
CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY IV
Joshua Yong, BRE, MDiv, ThM
Fridays (starting January 7)
9.30–10.30am, 1 credit
This course examines the Ecumenical Movement—its history, development, and theology—in the light of Scripture.
HAGGAI & ZECHARIAH
Rev Clement Chew, BSc, MDiv, ThM
Fridays (starting January 7)
10.30am–12.30pm, 2 credits
A study of Haggai and Zechariah in depth to discover its biblical and theological truths and apply these truths to the church today.
NIGHT CLASSES
(live stream)
OLD TESTAMENT POETRY
Rev Dr Quek Suan Yew, BArch, BTh,
MDiv, STM, ThD
Mondays (starting January 3)
7.30–9.30pm, 2 credits
An introduction to the study of Hebrew poetry and poetical books with emphasis on theological themes and practical truths for the church today.
THE DOCTRINE OF PROVIDENCE
Rev Dr Jeffrey Khoo, BTh, MDiv, STM, PhD
Thursdays (starting January 6)
7.30–9.30pm, 2 credits
This course will study what the Bible teaches concerning God’s power and control over creation, history, the world, and our personal lives.
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IV: ESCHATOLOGY (CHINESE)
Rev Zhu Jianwei, BTh, MDiv, ThM
Wednesdays (starting January 5)
7.30–9.30pm, 2 credits
Biblical Eschatology is the study of the last things or the end times. Subjects to be covered include the second coming of Christ, life after death, and the kingdom of God to come.
系统神学（四）：末世论
朱建伟牧师，BTH, MDiv, ThM
星期三（1月5日开课），晚上七点半到九点半，两学分
符合圣经的末世论是研究末后的事物或末后的时代。这门学科包含了基督的第二次降临，死后的生命，以及将要来临的神的国度。
ONLINE COURSES
(video lectures)
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II: ANTHROPOLOGY
Rev Dr Jeffrey Khoo, BTh, MDiv, ThM, PhD
A study of man in the image of God, of man the sinner through the Fall, of the results and implications of the Fall, of the origin and the antiquity of man, and of human life in this age. 2 credits.
1 CHRONICLES
Rev Dr Quek Suan Yew, BArch, BTh,
MDiv, STM, ThD
A study of 1 Chronicles in depth to discover its biblical and theological truths and apply these truths to the church today. 2 credits.
EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE
Certificate of Religious Knowledge (CertRK)
The CertRK is a Bible study programme at the basic level. The successful completion of 20 credits earns the CertRK.
Certificate of Biblical Studies (CertBS)
The CertBS is a Bible study programme at the advanced level. The successful completion of 40 credits (or 20 credits beyond the CertRK) earns the CertBS.
REGISTRATION
- Please register for your courses online at www.febc.edu.sg.
- Registration opens on December 19, 2021 and closes on January 16, 2022, 11.59pm.
- For any enquiries, please email it-helpdesk@febc.edu.sg.
MISSIONS UPDATE
Park Jung Il
(Preacher, Covenant Bible-Presbyterian Church, Changwon, S Korea)
Greetings in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who gives us blessed hope in our heart.
We had worship service for almost two years in my house with my family because of Covid-19. My brother-in-law regularly attends the worship service. He was proud and refused to worship the Lord for more than 20 years. Because of Covid-19, he lost his job and had a financial problem. His heart became humble. He prayed to God. He starts to open his heart to the Lord. Every Sunday, he worships together with us. My sister-in-law also attended our prayer meeting. She worships alone in her house online. We have invited her to our worship service but she has rejected our invitation. My wife and I keep praying for her.
This year, we learned the book of Numbers. Now I have been preaching the gospel of John. Next Sunday, we will complete chapter 17. After John’s gospel, we will learn the epistle to the Hebrews. After that, we will go back to the book of Deuteronomy. I am very happy to preach God’s Word. You said in your Greek Exegesis class that if we learn Greek Exegesis, there is no need to copy other people’s sermons. It is true. I enjoy preparing my sermons and it is my joy. I did not take Hebrew Reading and Exegesis. I have greatly regretted it.
As I become accustomed to my ministry, I become lazier spiritually or I become tired spiritually. I don’t know what the problem is. I try to overcome spiritual laziness by studying more and praying more. Covid-19 has made me realize how precious the fellowship of the brethren is. The encouragement from God’s Word refreshes us. My theme verses are, “And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, LORD, and let thineenemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee. And when it rested, he said, Return, O LORD, unto the many thousands of Israel.” (Num 10:35–36).
As the one in charge of a small church, the only thing I can do is preach God’s Word faithfully and pray to God for deliverance from all kinds of problems, including church members’ problems. This is my job and that’s all. As time goes on, I may learn more. This year I learnt the above. God willing, the time will come. The church must grow. I will do my job slowly but not give up. Thanks for remembering and praying for me and the church. We also pray for True Life BP Church. (Nov 24, 2021)
