East Asia School of Theology explained

East Asia School of Theology
东亚神学院
Established:1992
President:Rev Dr Chan Chong Hiok
Colours:EAST Green
White
Website:www.east.edu.sg
Coor:1.3123°N 103.8478°W

East Asia School of Theology (EAST;) is a theological school established in Singapore[1] by Campus Crusade for Christ International as a legal division of Cru Asia Ltd. in 1992,[2] with its stated mission to "develop and equip Christian leaders for the fulfilment of the Great Commission in East Asia and around the world."[3]

Academic programs

The school offers academic programs at graduate diploma, bachelor's and master's degree levels.[4] The accredited degree programs are:[5]

Accreditation and affiliation

The school is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA) to offer the graduate diploma, bachelor's and master's degrees[6] and the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) to offer the Master of Divinity degree.[7]

It is a member of the International Leadership Consortium (ILC), a global network of theological and leadership development institutions.[8] The school is a member of the Fellowship of Missional Organisations of Singapore (FOMOS). According to the group's website, FOMOS was formed with the intention of "fulfilling the Great Commission through mutual edification and effective partnerships."[9]

EAST is a member of the Asia Graduate School of Theology Alliance consortium (AGST Alliance), which consists of schools from Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand.[10]

References

  1. Web site: 2006-01-08. About : East Asia School of Theology. 2014-03-18. East.edu.sg.
  2. Web site: Our Heritage :: Cru Singapore . Cru.org.sg . 2016-04-10.
  3. Web site: Visit to East Asia School of Theology . Ataasia.com . 2016-04-16.
  4. Web site: Academic Programs : East Asia School of Theology. 2013-04-01. East.edu.sg. 2017-04-25.
  5. Web site: Asia Theological Association - East Asia School of Theology. Ataasia.com. 2017-04-25.
  6. Web site: Asia Theological Association - East Asia School of Theology . Ataasia.com. 2017-04-25.
  7. Web site: ATESEA - Member School . ATESEA . 2016-03-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160310010829/http://atesea.net/?p=187 . 2016-03-10 . dead .
  8. Web site: ILC Member - EAST . 2022-05-04.
  9. Web site: Member Agencies . Fomos.org . 2022-05-04.
  10. Web site: Member Seminaries . 2023-09-08 . AGST Alliance.

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