Faculty
Full-time Teaching
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Beatrice Ang, PhD
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Jane Dy Chuaunsu, EdDFaculty (since 1983)
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Philip Su Gi T. Co, PhD CandChaplain (Since 2020), Director of Program (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 2013)
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Linda Tue, ThMFaculty (since 2006)
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Neil Allan Ty, PhDPresident (Since July 2022), Interim Academic Dean (Since Jan 2023)
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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, ThMOnline Program Director, TEE, Downtown, Faculty (since 1999)
Beatrice Ang, PhD

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

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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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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Eduardo Lo , ThMSpecial Assistant to the President (since 2015)
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Irish T. Lopez, J.D, ED.D, RPm, RGC
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Pham Van Tai Reyes, MDivBoard Member
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Joseph Shao, PhDPresident Emeritus (since May 2019) BSOP President (1990 - May 2019), Faculty (since 1979)
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Rosa Ching Shao, PhDFaculty (since 1980)
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Chiu Eng Tan, PhDAcademic Dean (1996 to May 2019), Faculty (since 1984)
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Susan Tan, DMinFaculty (since 1997)
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Jean Uy Uayan, PhDDirector of Archives (since 2018), Faculty (since 1978)
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Ruth Yam, MDiv
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Paul Zhu Jian Zhong, DThFaculty (Since 2019)

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

Eduardo Lo , ThM
Bio
Rev. Eduardo Lo finished Master of Divinity and Master of Theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University in California, USA.
He is the recipient of The John & Jennie Solomon Award in Old Testament, The Award in Homiletics (Senior Preacher of the Year, 2003), and The Marge Niquette Award in Bible Exposition at Talbot School of Theology.
He is also involved in Far East Broadcasting Center, USA.
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)
Pham Van Tai Reyes, MDiv
Systematic Theology
Education
Bachelor of Theology, Master of Biblical Studies, Master of Divinity, Biblical Seminary of the Philippines

Joseph Shao, PhD
Hebrew, Old Testament, Biblical Leadership
Dr. Joseph Shao is the son of the late Rev. Wesley Shao, married to alumna Dr. Rosa Ching Shao. He has written commentaries, books, and articles. He serves as Board Chairman of SIM Philippines; Board Chair of Asia Graduate School of Theology; Board of CCOWE Center in Hong Kong; and Editorial Advisory Board of Jian Dao: A Journal of Bible and Theology.
Education
Master of Divinity – Asia Theological Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines
Master of Theology in Old Testament – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Illinois, USA
Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy in Hebraic and Cognate Studies – Hebrew Union College, Ohio, USA
Honors
Rose Skillman Interfaith Fellowship 1984-88, Rabbi Kahn-Schachtel Fellowship 1985-86, and Clarence and Corale Workum Fellowship 1983-84 (Hebrew Union College)
Senior Scholar [QianBei], International Congress of Ethnic Chinese Biblical Scholars, Hong Kong, 2014.
Publications
“Messianic Hope in the Old Testament for the 21st Century” in Jesus Among the Nations: Christology in Asian Perspective (ATA Publication, 2017).
Joel, Nahum, Malachi (Asia Bible Commentary; OMF, 2013).

Rosa Ching Shao, PhD
Christian Counseling, Discipleship, Hebrews and James
Dr. Rosa Shao is married to Dr. Joseph Shao. They have three grown-up children, namely, Jathniel, Ruth, and Reuelle. She teaches on campus and Online, she was formerly the Head of Field Education since 1989 up to 2019 and coordinated for the student’s weekend practicum and the summer one-month internship. She has written several books and articles. She heads the Chinese translation of the discipleship materials Call to Joy by Billie Hanks.
Education
Master of Biblical Studies – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Master of Education in Early Childhood Development – University of Cincinnati
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology – Ateneo de Manila University
Honors
Magna Cum Laude, University of the East, BSC Accounting,
Publications
“Age and Gender Differences in Chinese-Filipino Parent-Adolescent Conflict, Family Cohesion and Autonomy” in International Handbook of Chinese Families (Springer, 2013).
“Learning from Jesus, the Great Counselor in Today’s Broken World” in Jesus Among the Nations: Christology in Asian Perspective (ATA Publication, 2017).

Chiu Eng Tan, PhD
New Testament, Research Methods, Chinese Folk Religions
Dr. Chiu Eng Tan is an alumna who teaches Chinese Folk Religions in campus, Downtown, and Online. She is the Program Director of AGST PhD Intercultural Studies and teaches in this program. She serves as Member of the Commission on Accreditation and Educational Development of Asia Theological Association and Board Member of SIM Philippines.
Education
Master of Theology – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Illinois, USA
Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Studies – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Illinois, USA
Master of Biblical Studies – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Honors
Cum Laude, University of San Carlos, BS Mathematics
Publications
“A Face of Christ in Binondo, Chinatown” In Christologies, Cultures, and Religions: Portraits of Christ in the Philippines (OMF Literature, 2016).
“Contextual Applications in Book of Romans” in Book of Romans (Asia Bible Commentary; ATA Publication, 2013).

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

Jean Uy Uayan, PhD
Global Christian History, Bible Background and Culture, Filipino Church History
Dr. Jean Uayan is the Head of the Library from 1987 to 2018. She teaches Global Christian History, Bible Background and Culture and Filipino Church History. She has written several books and articles. She is also the BSOP Alumni Association Adviser.
Education
Master of Theology – Asian Theological Seminary, Philippines
Doctor of Philosophy in Church History – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines
Master of Biblical Studies – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Cert. in Middle Eastern Studies – Jerusalem University College
Honors
Magna Cum Laude, University of San Carlos, BS Math,
Magna Cum Laude, Asian Theological Seminary, Master of Theology
Publications
A Study in the Emergence and Early Development of Selected Protestant Chinese Churches in the Philippines (Langham Monographs, 2017).
“Chap Chay Lo Mi: Disentangling the Chinese-Filipino Worldview” in Doing Theology in the Philippines (OMF Literature, 2005).
Positions Held
Member of AGST Theological Studies/ Church History Program Committee
Ruth Yam, MDiv
Amoy
Education
Master of Biblical Studies, Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Paul Zhu Jian Zhong, DTh
Music Teachers
Ms. Marilou Su Ang
Pr. Sheila Joyce Huang
Rev. William Huang
Pr. Jean Ting
Melody Joy Shangkuan Uy
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Major in Church Music Conducting
She served as a full time music minister in Jubilee Evangelical Church. In USA, she had the opportunity to conduct the English choir of First Evangelical Church of Glendale. In recent years, she helped in the worship ministry in United Evangelical Church of Balintawak and in Jubilee Evangelical Church.
Visiting
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).