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Dr. Tsang is a knowledgeable with passion to help student benefit from his lecture at optimal. He gives indulging comments and advices to students toward their assignments so that students can upgrade their competency and knowledge in the subject he teaches.
Dr Tsang is knowledgeable in the subject. He gives feedback promptly after receiving the assignments or any questions we've brought in. He also shows us ways to find the source of study for the subject by providing links for the most recent articles and reports . He is helpful to students to broaden their view and get upgraded .
Dr. Sam Tsang is an expert in NT. At first, he may be intimidating, but it was a pleasant surprise to find him very down to earth and straightforward. He welcomed questions and inspired us with his point of view. He encouraged critical thinking in our learning.
You have to take his class to find out how amazing this teacher is. you will be well informed in his class, a lot of up to date information, full of surprises to open my eyes and heart to learn about the bible. looking forward to taking his next class.
Professor Sam gave inspirational lecuture on Revelation, opened my mind to read it. He also provided useful guidance on reference books, espeically he gave meaningful assignments, through doing the assignment, I extended the class learning effectively. And he also gives very quick feedback via email for questions. Dr. Sam is a good professor!
Dr. Sam has an excellent knowledge about the Book of Revelation and the Book's background. He welcome students to stop him at any time to ask questions and try very hard to answer the student's questions. Dr. Sam has a very good knowledge on various Bible Books. He can points our common mistakes in interpretation of various Bible Books.
a humble but very knowledgeable professor, caring and very responsible for student's learning, and he employs different teaching methods to different courses. So, we have different Dr. Tsang in different classes.
I find Dr. Tsang very knowledgeable in the subject matter. He encouraged students to have an opened mind to examine the pertinent perspectives on the difficult texts. I truly enjoy his teaching. He would be an excellent professor on hermeneutics and exegesis as well.
Dr. Tsang explain materials well in the course and suggests good resources for students which help them learn. He explain how what we learn in the course can be applicable today. He inspires his students and encourage them, by giving constructive feedback on paper.
provided constructive comments on papers
Dr. Tsang is a knowledgeable scholar who is passionate in teaching Revelation. His lectures expanded my views on Revelation and guided me to think in different perspectives. He was patient and willing to answer questions in the class. His lectures were interactive and lively, and would stimulate your mind. I highly recommend his books because t
Dr. Sam is a knowledgeable professor, so the students may get diversified information relates to what he is teaching in the class. He also gives clear feedbacks which helps students to get improved. He shows respect and cares to others inside and outside of the class, and it makes him an example of being a good professor, pastor and disciple.
Dr. Sam is a sincere and authentic scholar. He is definitely a subject matter expert in the new testament area. He has genuine interest in each student both as a learner and a person. Having said that, if the assigned readings could be cut down to half, that would leave us with more time on enjoying the research process of the papers. Thanks a lot.
Dr. Tsang is so knowledgeable in both NT study and OT study! His teaching style is awesome! What's more, I not only learned how to interpret Bible books truthfully, but I learned how to grow spiritually from the example he set for us, because he is such caring person who practises his Christ's love to us.
I feel so lucky & blessing to have Dr. Tsang as my NT foundation professor! By doing his assignments, it's really help me to learn more & think deep in God's words. I would recommend this course for the future students , as it does helping me to develop a strong NT knowledge & background thought out the lecture & assignment of this course .
Dr. Sam gave very detail instruction on how to write the research paper before class and during the class. He clarified a lot of misunderstands I have about Luke's world. The great value on taking Dr. Sam's class, is not only getting knowledge on the subject, it helps me to understand bible in a true way.
His course is so inspiring, and he always taught us new, unique, and practical ways to do exegesis. His assignment is challenging, but when it's done, you will find, you have a whole picture on the bible books you've learned, and you mastered the key elements to do hermeneutics for those books. We're so thankful to have him as our NT professor.
Professor Sam Tsang is an amazing teacher. He is knowledgeable and has unique insight on the subject matter. I truly enjoyed his class.
I am so blessing to have Dr. Tsang to be my NT teacher
Dr. Tsang is among the best of the best professors that I have in the past few years with Ambrose. Not only is he very passionate of the subject matter, he is also a very caring educator. I am very grateful that he took the time to provide detailed comments on my papers which really helped me to improve on textual analysis paper in the future.
So knowledgeable and inspiring; always benefit greatly from his expertise; An excellent scholar with a pastoral heart!
Professor Sam is the best teacher I have ever met in my seminary study. He is very passionate in teaching and always gives his prompt response and feedback to students with all his inspirational advice. His explanation is clear and contain hints to help student to do better in their papers. Highly recommend to attend his class as learn more
I've learned so much in my classes with Dr. Sam Tsang as he is a very knowledgeable professor in theology. He is patient, supportive and care of students' needs. He always gives valuable feedbacks that help me to improve my assignments. And I'm very impressed by his passion and dedication in responding students' questions and works without delay
When I got the syllabus, I noticed it wasnt easy. I was glad I didnt dropped the class. It is an eye-opener to get involved working on the papers. They both help me know more and move up to different level of expectation with deeper understanding. He is patience and he cares. Thank God for guiding me picking the classes that can help me grow.
Dr. Tsang is a excellent teacher. He is very knowledgeable about the subject . Initially, I was shock by the amount of assignment required for this course. However, he gave good explanation and told the students what he is looking for in the assignment. I felt that he cares for his students and wanted to help us to learn.
Dr. Sam takes very serious to his job. He is accessible with quick response. This is my second class. He is the only one who made concrete and detailed comments whenever I got my papers back. He is willing to spend time to give good feedback because he really cares about his students. I am going to take another class soon. God Bless You, Dr. Sam.
He explains things clearly, humble and sincere as well! Great professor!
He taught a useful and great way to read the Bible, not by different kinds of "imaginations" or "sudden inspirational" methods but sticks to the original meaning of the Bible. This is the best way that I have even learnt! Thanks Dr. Tsang!!!
Dr Tsang is a very good lecturer. I attended FMC 400 with 5 hours of video and 5 hrs of mandatory Zoom time. His teaching on how to identify the unique feature of each of the Gospel Books is quite relevant for me. Thank you Dr Tsang for spending the time to show us how to read the Gospel Books. I hope we can meet again in the future.
Dr. Tsang is a very knowledgeable professor and is truly passionate about his teaching. He has given me the motivation to understand the true meaning of the bible verses in the Gospel Book and provided a practical technique to study the Gospel penetratingly. He also inspired me to think from a different perspective which I have overlooked.
Dr. Tsang is an excellent professor. He is very knowledgeable about the subject of the course. He is also inspirational and helps me to look at the four gospels in a different perspective.
Dr. Tsang is a great lecturer. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. He is accessible after class and provide fulsome answers to questions.
Dr. Tsang is excellent as a teacher and a scholar. He not only passed the knowledge to his students, but also taught us how to learn and gave us many inspirations. He is easily accessed outside class, as he always responds to students' emails quickly. He is also humble and respects other scholars and their works. I really learned much from him!
Dr. Sam always gives good and concrete feedback for every paper I submitted. Very informative and helpful. A detail person and takes his job seriously. This is my third class with him and tells it all how blessed I am to have a professor like Dr Sam. I enjoyed every moment of his class because there is always something new to explore and learn.
Dr. Tsang is a highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic professor. Whenever I submit an article to Dr. Sam, I always receive insightful and constructive feedback. A person who pays attention to detail and takes his role seriously. I feel incredibly blessed to have a professor like Dr Sam. It was a pleasure to be a part of his class.
I feel blessed to have him as our Professor in Ambrose Seminary on the Old Testament subject of the Pentateuch(Torah). He provided tons of reading and reference materials, and if it is not adequate, his patient guidance to all his students always bridges the gaps in our studies and our research papers. He make difficult lessons interesting.
Pentateuch course is not easy to teach. Dr. Sam Tsang brought heavy thoughts in from of our students, let us to think about the Pentateuch history background, culture and legal connections between Israel and ancient Near Eastern nations. He provides us lots of reference books and useful website link to university E-libraries.
Dr. Tsang is a very knowledgeable & supportive professor. His suggested reading materials are very useful for me to comprehend this subject & let me understand & recognize the importance of comparing the Pentateuch with the Near Eastern Culture. He has given valuable feedback on assignments; this truly helps me understand the topics thoroughly.
Dr Sam is so knowledge and open-minded to many reasonable views. His lecture is inspiriting and eye-opening. His is very rationale and kind-hearted. Always learn a lot form him and he is amazing!
Dr. Tsang teaching style, offering enough time for students discussion which I think is very important and inspiration, making us not only learning from what teacher talking about the topic, but also can open our mind and broadening our vision to think and study relative issues might possible be with connection of the topic matter.
Dr. Sam is an excellent professor. He is willing to spend time with students. He responds to emails quickly and gives valuable feedback. He is very supportive, encouraged, and cares. He always wants us to learn more and deeper. I learned a lot from him.
I especially valued the learning process that Dr. Tsang walked me through. Dr. Tsang not only explained the important concepts patiently, but also guided us on structuring the papers. If one or two more examples of exegesis were given, it might make the class even better. I just wish there were 5-6 more hours for this course.
I have the pleasure of knowing Dr. Tsang, a highly knowledgeable professor, who is passionate about his teaching. He has inspired me to comprehend the true meaning of the Bible verses in the Gospel Book. More importantly, he stimulated my thinking in a new way, from a perspective I had not contemplated before. My sincere gratitude to Dr. Tsang.
Dr. Tsang is an incredibly knowledgeable & compassionate professor. He has motivated me to understand deeply about Paul's epistles and has given me a clear and big picture of Paul's society. Thanks for his inspiration which helps me think from different perspectives. I truly appreciate his guidance!
Dr. Sam is an excellent professor who has broadened and inspired my understanding and perspective on Synoptic Gospel exegesis. He always answers questions patiently and responds to emails swiftly. I feel blessed to have Dr. Sam as my professor in the seminary.
always inspire my reading and thinking
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Very appreciate Dr. Tsang to use differences angle to teach us and his lecture is great and prefect.
If you like critical thinking and challenging, you should try attending Dr. Tsang's classes. He do respects his students and gives precise comments even you have other standpoint different from him. Highly recommended.
This is not the first time I took Dr. Tsang's course. It's as good and inspirational as usual. In the class, I learned not only the knowledge, but also the method of analyzing the scriptures. Although the assignments were not easy to complete, he would guide you patiently. I really enjoy his class!
Dr. Tsang has given me lots of inspiration to study Synoptic Gospels with new perspective and valuable comments, I cherish every time I could learn from him. He has also motivated me to comprehend the Roman History during the time of Jesus. I feel incredibly blessed to have a professor like Dr. Sam and I do appreciate his inspirational guidance.
Dr. Tsang inspired me a lot. He encouraged me to understand/research the context at the time that ruled by Roman Empire during the class of Synoptic Gospels. I have better understanding what and why Jesus said. Dr. Tsang really opened my eyes and I feel blessed and appreciated to have a professor like him.
Thank you Dr. Sam teaching us, He is a good teacher, We enjoy the class learning, we hope to study another subject with him.
He has the patience to guide students to learn and give them learning opportunities.
The textbooks are easy to read, but not simplistic. This course not only taught us how to learn, but also showed us what to do with all that knowledge once we've learned. Through the lecture, Dr. Sam helped us to dig deep and analysis the Scriptures in a totally new dimension of interpreting them. This is my 5th class. This tells it all. Bravo!
Dr Tsang has high expectations on both himself and students. I have learned methodologies to study Synoptic Gospels from him. He instructed me with methods to approach the researched paper. He is generous with encouragements and straight forward to tell me how to make improvements. He has passions to train us to be church leaders with integrity.
Really nice and professional! We learned a lots from him
I always enjoy having Dr. Tsang's class. John is not an easy book to read, but Dr. Tsang taught us some methods to understand it more easily. And he is patient with students. He often verifies with his students if he understands the questions correctly to make sure he answers what is asked.
BT 645-CL, NT502-CL, NT604-CL were full of inspiration, encouraging me reflect real sense of faith: political status has a great impact on Jesus's believe, why Paul stressed the importance on church fellowship 1st century; learnt Jesus' identity how and what to be recognized; what difference of Simon Peter and "the disciple" in trust of Jesus.
Dr Tsang will expand your thinking, surpassing traditional teaching but is reasonable. A certain biblical foundation and thinking ability are needed to adapt more easily. The teacher will not disappoint you.
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Dr Tsang's lectures were inspiring and he appreciated students' efforts. The way how he interpreted the signs and Jesus' teachings in John inspired me a lot. He gave me detailed feedback and a prompt reply on my assignments. His feedback was constructive. He is the most conscientious and devoted professor that I have ever met at Ambrose Seminary.
Dr. Tsang is an exceptional professor. He demonstrates a remarkable commitment to addressing students' questions and inspiring them to think critically and expansively. Through his teachings, I have gained valuable insights not only in approaching scripture but also in engaging with academic rigour while remaining faithful to God's Word.
Dr. Tsang's insightful comments have greatly enhanced my understanding of the subject matter. Dr. Tsang has had a profound impact on my learning experience. His guidance has inspired me to explore new avenues of knowledge and nurtured a deeper passion for learning. Overall, I highly rate and appreciate Dr. Tsang's expertise and dedication.
Dr. Tsang's dedication to teaching has been truly inspiring. I truly appreciate his invaluable feedback which have been really helpful in deepening my understanding of the Gospel of John. His insightful approach encourages me to think from different perspectives. I greatly value his extensive knowledge & unwavering commitment to students' growth.
Teacher is reach of knowledge, he is caring and inspire me a lot. The content of the course is useful and practical.
You can really learn from this teacher. He is very responsible teacher who takes the lessons and students' questions and assignments seriously. If you get a chance, take his class.
Great learning experience
Great professor and he always gives prompt and constructive feedback, which is very helpful to our study! I enjoy the lectures so much! Thank you!
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Prof. Tsang definitely is a NT expert, especially in Gospels and Acts. So it is quite challenging when we write the paper about Gospels. On the other hand, his lessons gave us a lots insight and learnt a lots from him. after the lessons you could improve the ability n skill how to write a high quality papers.
Professor Tsang is very professional, Bible expert who can provide very good inspiration, eye opening and new thinking process to students. He is very hard and quick response to student, appreciate to his commitment to student. However, it is hard to get his requirements and ready to have low grade.
Prof.Tsang is a dedicated and inspiring educator. His professionalism and passion for teaching resonate in every lecture and interaction with students. He consistently encourages us to think beyond conventional boundaries. His instructions are always precise, ensuring that students understand expectations clearly and can excel in their coursework.
One thing that I love Dr. Tsang's class is that he always teaches things with solid evidence, which is an essential quality for a scholar. He also taught us the methods of acheiving the goals rather than only feeding us the knowledge. Revelation is a very hard book to understand, but Dr. Tsang taught us some learnable methods of reading it.
1. I can obtain deep bible knowledge from this course. 2. Professor encourage student to ask questions and discuss in details. 3. Fantasy homeworks with good learning experience. 4. Professor willing to help student to extend their learning boundary in bible study.
Revelation is one of the hardest book in Bible. Usually we couldn't find it in the Preaching. Lucky, we could learn it from Dr. Tsang, he not only teach us, also inspirited us how to understand it. Revelation has inspired me a lot and its secrets are too alluring. Which have been one of my favorite book now Highly recommend to take Dr Tsang lesson
Dr Tsang is an inspirational prof who offers new perspective & stimulating references. I enjoy thoroughly his readings & assignments, which help me get deeper into the bible text & the subject. The course turns Revelation from the most aversive book into a favorite to me. He offers timely & supportive feedback, do reach out and learn more from him!
He can lead us to think deeply to the subject and keep us have a open discussion and criticism on what he taught.
Dr Tsang loves his teaching and students. He is professional, inspirational and knowledgeable. He is willing to answer students' questions and discuss with them in class. He even spends extra time to answer our questions through email. He gives us useful suggestions and comments for our courseworks. We definitely learn a lot from him.
Dr. Tsang is truly knowledgeable and explained clearly with the class materials. Also, he is welcome to questions. He will spend extra time answering email questions. He always gets back to the students as soon as he could. He is very thoughtful and caring. I would love to take his class again and learn more from him.
Dr Tsang is very knowledgeable and concerned about his students. When he knew that I was pregnant during my study, he often greeted me and prayed for me.Dr Tsang is really a good teacher who not only benefits me in knowledge and mind, but also cares and cultivates me spiritually. You are sure to gain a lot from Dr Tsang's classes.
Dr. Tsang is academically rigorous and meticulous, with a unique teaching perspective and a kind, approachable demeanor. He engages well with students in class and is welcoming of their questions outside of class, responding promptly. He provides swift and detailed feedback on assignments. I look forward to continuing to take Dr. Tsang's courses.
Professor Tsang is a knowledgeable, rigorous, yet amiable scholar. Often in his classes, we hear truths we've never encountered before. He always patiently answers the questions posed by students and frequently provides us with supplementary materials after class.
Dr. Tsang is a rigorous yet approachable professor. His unique teaching perspectives and interpretations of the Bible are always refreshing and enlightening, providing students with new insights. He interacts well with students in class, takes their questions and assignments seriously, and provides prompt and detailed feedback.
Dr Tsang is an admirable and knowledgeable professor. His lectures consistently provide the class with inspiration and spark valuable insights that enhance critical thinking skills for accurate and holistic interpretation of the Scripture. He also addressees questions from the class with thoughtfulness and precision.
Professor Tsang give me a great start point for my NT learning journey. The course is inspirational and scheduled tightly and covered several important interpretation methodology and provide valuable perspective on hermeneutics. Sam is always kind to provide help and challenge me to learn to develop a keen sense of observation.
Professor Tsang is very knowledgeable in historical background and biblical studies. He could enhance my interest in historical context and biblical studies. I appreciate that teachers organize class time well and allow enough space to ask and answer questions. Although his lectures feel heavy, he is definitely an affable and encouraging teacher.
Dr Tsang's classes are super fruitful. He provides students with another perspective on Bible reading. He respects his students as he always responds to students' questions and assignments quickly.
Dr Tsang is an excellent professor. He is incredibly knowledgeable and always inspires us with various insights during his lectures. Most importantly, he has taught us various methods to better understand God's Word. Moreover, his teaching style is engaging and humorous, and he almost always responds promptly to students' questions via email.
Dr. Tsang is a conscientious teacher. He has rich undergraduate knowledge, unique insights into teaching content, and is very encouraging to students. He has benefited a lot from his class.
Professor Tsang's teaching has profoundly deepened my understanding of the Bible, correcting misinterpretations and offering fresh insights. His clear explanations and patient guidance make complex theology accessible, inspiring both academic and spiritual growth. His humility and dedication reflect God's love and serve as my model.
Dr. Tsang has a profound understanding of the history of the Roman Empire, which helps me connect biblical passages with their historical context. He is an encouraging teacher who inspires students to engage more deeply with the historical background of the texts. I enjoy attending his classes.
Dr. Tsang is undoubtedly an expert in the Book of Romans. His teaching offered an inspiring and mission-oriented perspective on the text. Although the assignments were challenging, they ultimately proved to be highly rewarding. Dr. Tsang upholds high academic standards, yet consistently tempers them with grace and encouraging words.
Sam's lecture is so much inspirational and interesting as always which give me a chance to get deep insights around Paul research development. The lecture is a amazing journey to focus on reflection on rigid tradition and awareness of the depth and richness of the scriptures.
This is my second time taking Dr. Sam Tsang's course. His courses are very exciting. You will gain a lot from his courses and feel that you will continue to take his other courses. He welcomes students to ask questions by email and will respond very quickly. He is a very kind and knowledgeable teacher.
Professor Tseng teaches with both academic rigor and a warm smile, creating a classroom environment that is thoughtful yet approachable. His lessons consistently lead us into deeper and broader reflections, offering valuable insights that help us grow firmly in the truth.
Dr. Tseng is a seasoned scholar. Although I initially struggled during the process, I truly realized how much I had learned once I completed the work—especially in gaining a deeper understanding of the New Perspective on Paul. Dr. Tseng has truly inspired us and broadened our horizons. He is a patient teacher, and truly worthy of deep respect.
Dr. Tseng is a kind, wise, and inspiring mentor, respected by students. His classes, though tough and time-intensive, are an enjoyable journey, sparking critical thinking and open-mindedness. Using diverse scholars' views and historical context, he uncovers the Apostles' intended biblical meanings, profoundly transforming students' perspectives.
Dr Tsang is inspiring and we can always learn new angle and perspective in his class from the bible . He always provides insightful feedback which can guide us in right direction and allow us to learn more out of the assignment .
Dr Tsang is a highly knowledgeable and insightful professor. His lectures are consistently thought-provoking, enriching and full of fresh insights. As an esteemed expert in his field, his contributions are a significant asset to both his students and he is a genuine blessing especially to the academic community.
I am truly grateful for every course with Professor Sam Tsang. His teaching is clear, engaging, and deeply insightful, especially in biblical exegesis. He explains complex ideas with passion and precision, making Scripture come alive. His academic rigor and genuine care have profoundly shaped my understanding of the Bible. I highly recommend him.
A 100% strict teacher,but for sure that's what we need,we need to take the Bible and other knowledge seriously, whatever in school or in Church.
Dr. Tsang is an excellent professor. His teaching is clear, rigorous, and centered on helping students understand Scripture in its historical context. I came to this class to grow spiritually as well, and his guidance helped me draw closer to God. His feedback is honest and constructive, and I truly learned a lot.
I've taken three classes with Dr. Tsang and am very glad I did.He is an excellent, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind instructor. The courses aren't very easy, but if you put in the effort, he can see it through your progress,and he will give you credit for that.Don't be afraid to share your ideas; he is open-minded and encourages engagement.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
90%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
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A-
Grade Distribution
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Stable
+0.11 avg changeRatings by Course
NT501
5.0
(2)NT501CL
5.0
(3)NT603
5.0
(1)NT603CL
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(5)NT645
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
NT609
4.0
NT645
4.0
NT608CL
4.0
OT502CL
4.0
FMC400C
4.0