Singapore Bible College Explained

Singapore Bible College
Established:1952
City:Singapore
Principal:Clement Chia (Jul 2016 -)
Students:500

Singapore Bible College (SBC) is an evangelical Bible college in Singapore. SBC has over 500 students, representing 25 countries.[1] The current principal is Rev. Dr. Clement Chia.

History

Singapore Bible College was established in 1952.[2] It was founded by "pastors and leaders from Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and independent churches, with the support of the Chinese Church Union, Christian Nationals Evangelism Commission (CNEC) and the Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF)." According to former principal Albert Ting, it was founded "to uphold the authority of God's Word at the time when the Scriptures were under severe attack from the liberals of that era." Ting asserts that SBC is a "living testimony to the effectiveness and authority of God's Word as we expound a Bible-based theological education."[3]

SBC consists of four schools: two Schools of Theology in English and Chinese language respectively; a School of Church Music and a School of Counselling. The college has a vocal group, the Singapore Bible College Chorale.[4]

SBC is committed to being "Christ-centred," "Bible-based," "Church-oriented," "Missions-directed," and "Context-relevant".[5]

Accreditation

Singapore Bible College is accredited by the Asia Theological Association to offer the following degrees:[6]

Chinese

English

Advanced Studies

Counselling

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About SBC. Singapore Bible College. 14 November 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151117022953/https://www.sbc.edu.sg/en/about-sbc-mainmenu-27. 17 November 2015.
  2. Book: Ahn. Daniel S. H.. Religious Transformation in Modern Asia: A Transnational Movement. Changing Profiles: The Historical Development of Christianity in Singapore. 2015. Brill Publishers. 258. 14 November 2015. 9789004289710.
  3. Web site: Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith?: A Critical Appraisal of Modern and Postmodern Approaches to Scripture. Crossway Books. 27 November 2015.
  4. Web site: Singapore Bible College Chorale. NLB Music. National Library Board. 14 November 2015.
  5. Web site: Mission and Fundamentals. Singapore Bible College. 14 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151117015634/https://www.sbc.edu.sg/en/about-sbc-mainmenu-27/mission-and-fundamentals-mainmenu-28. 17 November 2015. dead.
  6. Web site: Singapore Bible College. Asia Theological Association. 14 November 2015.

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