This module is a prerequisite for all other modules. It covers the what and why of worldview thinking and grounds the curriculum in our local context. It covers the following areas:
What is a worldview?
Why is it important?
Basics of a Christian worldview: God’s Story
Evaluating other worldviews: the Singaporean Story, dualism
Applying the worldview frameworks to pertinent issues of life and faith
This module challenges some of the prevailing beliefs about work and money and invites us to be better stewards of our time, talents and treasures.
Work in God's Story
What’s the purpose of work?
Is work-life balance really achievable?
Money and wealth
Poverty, Inequality and the Church in Singapore
[In progress] This module explores what it means to be the Church and the place and purpose of family, friendship, marriage, singleness, sex and having children in God's Grand Story.
Worldview spotlight: Individualism
Why bother with church? What does it mean to be the church?
The place of marriage and singleness in the Kingdom
Sex, children and a theology of the body
Why 1 man 1 woman?
[In progress] We live in a world that is both baffling and beautiful. This module looks at how we can better navigate the complexities of our current milieu, as well as better appreciate and cultivate the good in our culture.
[In progress] Do faith and science conflict? Should we embrace or fear AI? This module aims to help us respond Christianly to some of the technological conundrums of our time and explores what it means to be human in today’s world.
[In progress] How can we engage as Christians in a secular and pluralistic society? What are our roles and responsibilities as Christian citizens? This module explores these issues (and more) in our uniquely Singaporean context.