Faculty
Full-time Teaching
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Beatrice Ang, PhDFaculty (since 2022), Interim Academic Dean (since July 2023)
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Kang Bin, PhDFaculty (since 2021)
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Philip Su Gi T. Co, PhD CandChaplain (Since 2020), Program Director (since Aug 2017), Faculty (since 2006)
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Sophie Lu, MPhilFaculty (since 2018)
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Sunny Lu, DThFaculty (since 2018)
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Michael Malessa, PhDFaculty (since 2004)
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Samuel Ong Tan, ThMDean of Student Affairs (since 2015), Field Education Director (since 2020), Faculty (since 2011)
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Linda Tue, ThMFaculty (since 2006)
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Neil Allan Ty, PhDPresident (Since July 2022)
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Rebecca Williams, MAFaculty (since 2018)
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Joel Williams, PhDFaculty (since 2018)
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Dennis Bentley Yam, ThMFaculty (since 1999)
Beatrice Ang, PhD
Kang Bin, PhD
Biblical Hebrew & OT
Dr. Kang Bin is married to HanXing, he has a Ph.D in Old Testament in Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines. He teaches Biblical Hebrew and other OT courses.
Publications
Honor and Shame in 1 Samuel 1–7. Cumbria, UK: Langham Monographs, 2022.
撒母耳記上下注释。中文聖經註釋。香港:福音證主協會,forthcoming 2025。
Philip Su Gi T. Co, PhD Cand
Old Testament, Book of Hebrews, Discipleship
Rev. Philip Co is currently the Chaplain. He was formerly the Head of the Development and Promotion Department. He coordinates and preaches for the BSOP Sundays in different Chinese Filipino churches in the country. He helps in the Library book orders. He is married to Pr. Joyce Shao Co. They have a son named Jabez.
Education
Master of Divinity – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Master of Sacred Theology – Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas, USA
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines
Sophie Lu, MPhil
Old Testament, Biblical Hebrew
Pr. Sophie Lu teaches Pentateuch, Old Testament Historical books and Biblical Hebrew. She is the editor for BSOP in Focus quarterly newsleter Chinese Section. She was a translator of Biblical language in Chinese Bible International LTD of Hong Kong since 2014.
Education
Master of Arts – Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Master of Arts in Biblical Study – China Graduate School of Theology, Hong Kong
Master of Philosophy – Sichuan University, China
Sunny Lu, DTh
New Testament, Second Temple Judaism
Dr. Sunny Lu teaches New Testament courses as Synoptic Gospels, Pauline Letters, General Epistles, and Revelation, he also teaches Research and Writings in Chinese Section.
Education
Bachelor of Theology – Hua Dong Seminary, Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Divinity – The South East Asia Graduate School Theology
Master of Theology – The South East Asia Graduate School Theology
Doctor of Theology – Divinity School of Chu Chi College, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Publications
A Perspective on Melchizedek in the Epistle of Hebrews from the Second Temple Jewish Literature (Tai Bei: Chinese Christian Literature Council LTD, 2019).
Michael Malessa, PhD
Hebrew, Old Testament
Dr. Michael Malessa and his wife Anke are OMF missionaries. They have three children, namely, Judit, Christian, and Heidi. He teaches Hebrew and Old Testament classes. He was the AGST Biblical Studies Program Director (2015 – 2018) and also teaches in this program.
Education
Theology (Master in Divinity) – Freie Theologische Akademie, Germany
Master of Arts in Semitic Languages and Cultures – Leiden University, Netherlands
Doctor of Philosophy in Hebrew – Leiden University, Netherlands
Publications
Untersuchungen zur verbalen Valenz im biblischen Hebräisch (Van Gorcum, 2006).
“Valency” in Encyclopedia of Hebrew Language and Linguistics (Brill, 2013).
Samuel Ong Tan, ThM
Hebrew, Old Testament, Discipleship
“Rev. Samuel Tan teaches both in campus and Downtown. He served as the Chaplain in 2015-2020. He is currently the Dean of Student Affairs (since 2015) and the Field Education Director (since 2020). He also serves as Associate Pastor of Gerizim Evangelical Church where he preaches, leads bible studies, disciples young people, and leads the worship services.”
Education
Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Master of Theology in Biblical Studies – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines
Honors
5th Place, Licensure Examination for Teachers, 2002
Competent Communicator Award, Toastmasters International, 2005
Competent Leader Award, Toastmasters International, 2009
Linda Tue, ThM
Greek, New Testament
Pr. Linda Tue is an Overseas Missionary Fellowship missionary and the Deputy Ministry Leader. She teaches Greek and New Testament in BSOP. She also assists in admission evaluation.
Education
Master of Christian Studies in Spiritual Theology – Regent College, Vancouver, Canada
Master of Theology in New Testament – Regent College, Vancouver, Canada
Honors
Recipient of the Greek Prize, Regent College, 2007
Recipient of the Professor W. J. Martin Prize in Hebrew, Regent College, 2007
Neil Allan Ty, PhD
Bio
Dr. Ty currently serves as the Executive Director of the Institute for Biblical Linguistics Exploration, as well as the Advisor for the Chinese Christian Fellowship International, Philippines. He has a Ph.D in New Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to Aileen and they have two children: Hannah and Noah. They are members of Union with Christ Community Church led by BSOP alumnus, Rev. Billy Arcayan.
Education
Masters of Sacred Theology – Dallas Theological Seminary
Doctor of Philosophy in New Testament Studies – Dallas Theological Seminary
Rebecca Williams, MA
English as a Second Language
Mrs. Rebecca Williams is married to Dr. Joel Williams. They have three grown children, Anna, Matthew, and Luke. Rebecca teaches English as Second Language. She is a missionary with TeachBeyond, a group that seeks to transform individuals and societies by the Holy Spirit through education.
Education
MA Intercultural Studies – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate – Cedarville University
Honors
Women’s Scholarship Recipient, Magna Cum Laude (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
Joel Williams, PhD
New Testament, Greek, Theology
Dr. Joel Williams is married to Mrs. Rebecca Williams. They have three grown children, Anna, Matthew, and Luke. He is a missionary with TeachBeyond, a group that seeks to transform individuals and societies by the Holy Spirit through education. In addition, Dr. Williams serves as a professor for the AGST Biblical Studies Program.
Education
Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Marquette University
Honors
High Honors, Henry C. Thiessen Award in New Testament (Dallas Theological Seminary)
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Teaching with Excellence Award (2009)
Publications
Other Followers of Jesus: Minor Characters as Major Figures in Mark’s Gospel (Sheffield Academic Press, 1994).
Mission in the New Testament: An Evangelical Approach (Orbis, 1998).
Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament: Mark (B & H Academic, 2020).
Dennis Bentley Yam, ThM
Theology, Apologetics, Preaching
Rev. Dennis Bentley Yam is married to fellow alumni Ruth and have three grown-up children, namely, Rachel, Daniel, and Samuel. He is the Administrator for BSOP Online Classes, Theological Education by Extension, and Downtown Classes. He also serves as the Information Technology person. He is a missionary of Grace Evangelical Association.
Education
Master of Divinity – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Master of Theology – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines
Adjunct
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Jane Dy Chuaunsu, EdDFaculty (since 1983)
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Joyce Shao Co, MCSMusic Director (2006-2020), Faculty (since 2006)
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Caleb Koo, ThM
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Allen Lim, PhD CandDirector of East Asia Ministry (since 2015), Faculty (since 1990)
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David Lim, PhD
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Florentino Lim, DMinBoard Member
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Grace Lyn Shockey, DMissAdjunct Faculty
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Jim Shockey, DMinAdjunct Faculty
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Susan Tan, DMinFaculty (since 1997)
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Ruth Yam, MDiv
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Paul Zhu Jian Zhong, DThFaculty (Since 2019)
Jane Dy Chuaunsu, EdD
Christian Education, Creative Teaching Methods
Dr. Jane Chuaunsu teaches Christian Education courses in BSOP. She also served as an Accountant, Internal Auditor (1989-2020) and Head of Finance (2013-2020). She helps out in the BSOP Sundays. She also conducts Sunday School Training among Chinese Filipino churches in Metro Manila and all over the Philippines.
Education
Master of Biblical Studies and Christian Education – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Doctor of Education – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines
Honors
Cum Laude, St. Scholastica’s College, BSC Accounting
Joyce Shao Co, MCS
Music Fundamentals, Discipleship
Pastor Joyce Co serves as the BSOP choir conductor and music director. She is married to alumnus Rev. Philip Co. She teaches music courses and Discipleship. She helps in BSOP Sundays, promotion, and counseling. She is also a choir member and small group member of United Evangelical Church of the Philippines.
Education
Master of Divinity – China Graduate School of Theology, Hong Kong
Caleb Koo, ThM
Basic Doctrines
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, De La Salle University
Master of Divinity, China Graduate School of Theology
Master of Theology in Communications, Asian Theological Seminary
Allen Lim, PhD Cand
New Testament, Preaching
Elder Allen Lim is a businessman and an elder of Grace Gospel Church. He is the former Director of the Chinese Program. He is currently the Director of East Asia Ministry. He teaches New Testament and Preaching classes. He also serves as adjunct faculty of International Graduate School of Leadership.
Education
Master of Arts in Educational Management – De la Salle University, Manila, Philippines
Master of Theology in New Testament – Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas, USA
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate in Executive Program in Educational Leadership and Management, De la Salle University, Manila, Philippines
Honors
High Honors, Henry C Thiesen Award in New Testament (Dallas Theological Seminary)
David Lim, PhD
New Testament, Mission
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of St. La Salle
Master of Divinity, Asian Theological Seminary
Master of Theology in New Testament, Asian Center for Theological Studies and Mission
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (New Testament), Fuller Theological Seminary
Florentino Lim, DMin
Grace Lyn Shockey, DMiss
Intercultural Studies
Dr Shockey and her husband Jim have more than 30 years of missionary experience in East Asia. In addition to teaching for BSOP, she teaches Missiology and Christian Witness online for B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts – Education, Music – University of South Carolina
Master of Church Music – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctor of Missiology – Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary
Jim Shockey, DMin
Intercultural Studies
Dr. Shockey and his wife Grace Lyn have served in East Asia as missionary strategists for more than 30 years as a church planter and mentor/coach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts – Social Work – Baylor University
Master of Divinity – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry – Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dr. Shockey is a missionary of GlobalGrace.
Susan Tan, DMin
Thesis Research and Writing, Pentateuch,
Chinese Culture and Christianity
Dr. Susan Tan teaches Basic Writing and Thesis Research and Writing in campus. She also teaches Pentateuch and Chinese Culture and Christianity. She serves as the Chinese Secretary to the President. She is the editor and lay-out designer for BSOP in Focus quarterly newsletter Chinese Section. She is a pastor of Glory Evangelical Church since 2009., ministering among the Chinese new immigrants.
Education
Master of Divinity in Christian Education – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Doctor of Ministry – Singapore Bible College, Singapore
Ruth Yam, MDiv
Amoy
Education
Master of Biblical Studies, Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Paul Zhu Jian Zhong, DTh
Visiting
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Irish T. Lopez, J.D, ED.D, RPm, RGC
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Julie Bustamante, EdD
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Eun-Joo Lee, PhD
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David Lin
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Jason Richard Tan, PhD
Irish T. Lopez, J.D, ED.D, RPm, RGC
Dealing with Difficult People,
Biblical Foundations Christian Counseling,
Lifespan Development
Current Experiences:
Faculty, Psychology Department: Ateneo de Davao University
Counseling Ministry : Davao Chinese Baptist Church
SVEC Ministry under CEF: Group Counseling and Evangelism with Public School students
Past Experiences:
Faculty, Counseling: Koinonia Theological Seminary (3 semesters)
Faculty, Basic Law Subjects: Rizal Memorial Colleges (2 semesters)
Education
Doctor of Education in Clinical Christian Counseling (Ed.D) : Asia Graduate School of Theology
Masters of Divinity (MDiv) in Biblical Studies : Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Law Degree (Juris Doctor) : Ateneo de Davao University
MA units in Psychology and Counseling: Various Schools (ADMU, ADDU, ATS)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Cum Laude): Ateneo de Davao University
Licenses, Certification and Awards
Registered Guidance Counselor (RGC – Top 6 –Nationwide Licensure Exam)
Registered Psychometrician (RPm)
Licensed Attorney
Law School Dean’s Lister (Freshman year)
Cum Laude and Dean’s Pin Awardee (BA Psychology)
Certified Mental Health First Responder
Professional Affiliation
Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP)
Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (PGCA)
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)
Julie Bustamante, EdD
Christian Education
Education
Doctor of Education, Asia Graduate School of Theology
Eun-Joo Lee, PhD
Dr. Eun Joo Lee is married to Rev. Yon Yong Park. They have served as missionaries in the Philippines since 1998. They planted All Nations Mission Church in the resettled community in Baras, Rizal in 2010 and carry out holistic mission. She teaches on History of Mission and Biblical Theology of Mission at AGST.
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Education
Ph. D. in Intercultural Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary
Member of Theta Phi Society at Asbury Theological Seminary
M. Div. at Asbury Theological Seminary
B.A. in Christian Studies at Ewha Womans University
David Lin
Jason Richard Tan, PhD
Jason Richard Tan serves as a mentor and coach for pastoral leaders, church planters, and pastoral trainers. He has over 20 years’ experience in ministry serving in various capacity as pastor, missionary, and a professor. He is the president of Great Commission Missionary Training Center (GCMTC) in Antipolo City. He also oversees a website called GProLearning.Org as a curator of pastoral training resources and is the author of the book Man Up: 21 Lessons Every Man Needs to Know about Manhood (2017) published by CSM.
Education
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) in Illinois
Th.M in Systematic Theology from Asia Graduate School of Theology (AGST)-Philippines
M.Div. in missions from Alliance Graduate School (AGS).
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT).
Non-Teaching
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Raquel Danganan Cruz, MLISAdministrative Librarian (since 1996) Librarian (since 1988)
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Corazon Lim, MAAssistant Registrar
Raquel Danganan Cruz, MLIS
Bio
Ms. Raquel D. Cruz graduated Cum Laude for her BA in Christian Education at FEBIAS College of Bible.
She finished her Master in Library and Information Science at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
She also landed 5th place in the Board of Librarians Licensure Examinations (Professional Regulation Commission).
Corazon Lim, MA
Education & Credentials
POST GRADUATE
• 2018-2021
Masters of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
• 2000-2002
Master’s in Business Administration
La Consolacion University Philippines , Malolos City
Working Experiences
7 years – Pastor/Pastor’s wife/ Homeschool Mom. You can find her friendly and welcoming personality in church. She is demonstrating selfless dedication, whether it be family ministry, ministering, Scripture teaching, or leading. She offers spiritual counseling and guidance. She is also motivated to spearhead ministries to reach out to the community through visitation and evangelism.
1997-2009 College of Computer Academic Dean and Professor – Offers a proven track record of commended performance teaching with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.
Administrative work Experiences
— Creative Lesson Planning
— Curriculum Development
— Instructional Best Practices
— Office Management & Discipline
— Administrative Processes — Standardized Testing / Scoring
— Professors and Students’ Evaluation
— AM/TM TESDA IT Certified
— Research Teaching and Case Study Analysis
— Documented Portfolio for Accreditations and Certifications