BC-106: INTERPRETING SCRIPTURE (HERMENEUTICS)

About this course

This course emphasizes the importance of God’s Word in the life of the Believer. We look at how to study God’s Word, how to understand and correctly interpret Scripture so that we apply it correctly. As those preparing to preach and teach God's Word to others, we will do well to heed what the apostle Paul instructed Timothy: "Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you" (1 Timothy 4:16). The apostle Paul emphasized the need to rightly divide the Word of God: "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15). Our goal in this course is to learn how to handle the Word of God correctly under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

This is an instructor-led course. Recordings of classroom lectures will be released weekly. Complete the objective type questions, quizzes and other assignments that are given as you progress through the course. It is recommended that you keep up with the lectures and assignment on a weekly basis. This course starts the week of Monday January 06, 2025 and will complete on or before Friday April 25, 2025 (23:59 UTC).

What you will learn

Some of the main topics we cover in this course include:

God’s Word In The Believer’s Life

Handling God’s Word

Tools And Methods For Study

Biblical Interpretation - The Illumination Of The Spirit

Biblical Interpretation – Culture

Biblical Interpretation – Grammar

Biblical Interpretation – Figures Of Speech

Biblical Interpretation – Types & Shadows

Biblical Interpretation – Parables

Biblical Interpretation – Avoiding Allegorizing

Biblical Interpretation – Interpreting Bible Prophecy

Biblical Interpretation – The Old Testament In The New Testament

Biblical Interpretation – Applying God's Word

Biblical Interpretation – Difficult Topics

Get your certificate

This course is part of the first year Bible College curriculum. Completing this course is a requirement to work towards your one-year, two-year or three-year degree. Once you complete this course successfully, you will immediately receive a digital copy of a Certificate of Completion. Churches and Christian Ministries may use this Certificate of Completion to ensure that their staff and volunteers have the required training for specific roles in ministry.

Meet your instructor

Selina Dorothy Macwana

Associate Minister – Teaching and curriculum development, APCWO, Bangalore

Selina Dorothy Macwana holds a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Union Biblical Seminary, Pune. She worked as chaplain in a school, and also worked as an editor where she complied and edited a book on the leadership traits of Old Testament characters.

For 5 years she ministered with an organization where she initiated a project which equips teenagers in schools in Bangalore and in India with Godly values.

At APC, she Pastored the School Outreach Ministry, Catalyst. She wrote the curriculum, introduced the project in schools in Bangalore, trained Catalyst volunteers and staff and taught the curriculum in schools. Selina has a passion to share the gospel with children in schools, so they will have a personal relationship with Jesus their Saviour. In 2010 she also took on the role as Pastor of the Children’s Church.

Presently she continues to develop new, fresh and relevant curriculum for children/teens for Children’s Church and for Catalyst.

Credentials

April 2000 – Bachelors degree in Divinity

Course evaluation

This is an instructor-led course. Course lecture videos will be released on Tuesday, each week.

Students will be given three graded assessments during the course of the Semester. Each of these assessments will be in reference to all content covered till that point in the course. These will contribute towards the final grade as shown below:
First Assessment        30%
Second Assessment   30%
Third Assessment       40%

Course will be graded as follows:
91% - 100%   Grade A+
76% - 90%     Grade A
51% - 75%     Grade B
35% - 50%     Grade C
Below 35%    Grade F (Fail)

Free learning resources

In addition to course materials provided by instructors, students are encouraged to make use of APC’s free learning resources: free APC books, free teaching sermons series, and other material available in the Resources section of our church website. Video recordings of course lectures are also available at APC Bible College YouTube channel.

Frequently asked questions

What web browser should I use?

The Open edX platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari.

Can I view the course offline?

No. To view the course content, you need an active internet connection.

Can I pause in between a lesson, log out, and continue at a later time?

Yes. You can pause in between a lesson and log out. When you log back in the next time Open edX will take you right back to where you left and you can continue your lesson.

What is the difference between "Self-paced" and "Instructor-led" courses?

In self-paced courses, all the course content is available as soon as a course is released. They do not have a fixed schedule for assignments, so you can complete the course at your own pace. In instructor-led courses, the course content is released at specific intervals as the course progresses. They have a fixed schedule. The course team sets specific due dates for assignments and exams, and you complete the course within a defined time frame.

Will I be able to ask my questions and clear any doubts I have, while doing this course?

Yes. There is a discussion board where you can post questions. You can also view questions asked by other students and engage in discussions. APC Staff will respond to your questions.

Can I do some courses ON-CAMPUS, some ONLINE and some via E-LEARNING?

Regardless of the learning option you choose (ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE or E-LEARNING) once you enroll, you are considered a student at APC Bible College and receive the same certificate/degree on completion of the program requirements. We also offer you the flexibility of completing some courses ON-CAMPUS, some courses ONLINE and others via the E-LEARNING platform. Your student Id remains the same. Please enroll in a course only in one learning option at a time (Example: Please do BC-101 either in Online classes or in E-learning during a particular semester. If you fail to complete BC-101 while doing it in Online Classes, in a future semester you can repeat BC-101 in E-learning).

Can I take courses in any order or should I follow the order specified by the college?

We strongly recommend that you follow the sequence of courses outlined by the college, semester by semester, year by year. However, at your discretion you are welcome to take courses in any order and sequence. Kindly ensure you successfully complete all courses required for a particular program (C.Th., Dip.Th., or B.Th.) in order to receive that certificate.

Are the requirements to pass a course exactly the same in all three learning options?

Not exactly. The course content remains the same in all three learning options (ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE or E-LEARNING). To successfully complete a course for ON-CAMPUS and ONLINE classes you must have both (A)minimum 85% attendance and (B)obtain a passing grade 35% marks or higher (grade C or better). For the E-LEARNING option, you must (A)watch all the lecture videos and (B)obtain a passing grade 35% marks or higher (grade C or better). The course assignments for ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE and E-LEARNING students may differ, and is left to the discretion of the Course Instructor.

Do you offer transfer credit for completing a certificate program?

We offer a certificate, diploma or bachelors degree from APC Bible College. We do not offer transfer credit for completing a course(s) or certificate program. Recognition of APC Bible College can vary based on the church/ Christian ministry/ institution/ organization/ agency that is reviewing your credentials and the country/region of their location and is the sole determination of the receiving church/ Christian ministry/ institution/ organization/ agency. Governmental agencies can also vary in their recognition of APC Bible College. At their discretion, the receiving organization may choose to give you transfer credit for the course(s) and certificate you have received from APC Bible College.

Will Christian organizations offer employment based on course(s) or certificate programs from APC Bible College?

This is the sole determination of the receiving church/ Christian ministry/ institution/ organization/ agency. Many APC Bible College graduates are successfully and fruitfully engaged in Christian ministry, some working independently and some working with Christian and other organizations.

Which version of the Bible should I use?

While you are welcome to use the version you are most comfortable reading, we recommend using the New King James Version of the Bible.

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