Edwin’s doctoral research was undertaken at the University of Edinburgh where he worked on the atonement theology of John Owen (1616-1683). Prior to his doctoral studies, he took his M.A. in Systematic Theology at the University of London, M.C.S. at BGST, and B.A. at the National University of Singapore. He was formerly a staff-worker at the Fellowship of Evangelical Students and pastoral assistant at Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church. As a licensed preacher in the Methodist Church, Edwin exercises a regular preaching ministry.

 

This is an introductory course to Christian theology and therefore assumes no prior technical knowledge of theology. Nevertheless, it takes for granted that students have a saving knowledge of God. In this course, theology will be taught from the standpoint of faith in the context of “the one, holy, catholic (i.e. universal), and apostolic church” as confessed in the Nicene Creed (A.D. 381). The lectures are divided according to the Trinitarian structure of the Creed with the aim of introducing students to the basic content of orthodox Christian doctrine. A conscious attempt will be made to demonstrate the necessity and relevance of theological reflection for Christian living.

 

This course seeks to: