BC-207: PROPHETIC & APOSTOLIC MINISTRY

About this course

This course is an introduction to both prophetic and apostolic ministries.

God speaks! The course helps the believer understand the prophetic realm and the way God has communicated throughout the Bible. God desires to speak to us. Understanding the prophetic realm and the way God speaks will help us receive what God is saying now. Every believer can hear God for themselves and minister the prophetic word to others. We can minister the prophetic based on the grace available to us. The course will help in hearing God better personally and serve others effectively.
It covers the operation of the prophetic in the form of the prophetic word, song, intercession etc. It also helps the believer develop a strong foundation for personal interpretation of prophecy as well as to minister the prophetic to others. The course also sheds light on the prophetic church and its impact. It awakens us to the significance of hearing the voice of God.

The course also covers apostolic ministry as presented in the Bible. The believer is encouraged to be a representative of God and bring the Kingdom of God wherever positioned. It provides a good understanding about the office of a prophet, the impact of the apostolic on nations and the development of apostolic churches. Apostolic ministry is about representing the God who sends us. Every believer is called to be a representative of the Kingdom of God impacting culture and bringing transformation. God has also given apostles who lead the change and take new territories as empowered by the Holy Spirit. Increasingly, churches and ministries are growing in the understanding of the apostolic and making a difference in their regions.

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 10, 2022 and will complete on or before Friday April 29, 2022.

Requirements

No prerequisites for this course.

What you will learn

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

Prophetic Ministry

Understand the prophetic realm
Prophetic ministry in the Old and New Testaments
The prophetic word
Prophetic intercession
Prophetic power
Prophetic song
Activating the gift of prophecy
Hearing from the Holy Spirit
Testing and interpreting personal prophecies
Interpreting dreams
Ministering prophetically
Power of prophetic teams
Prophetic church
Women as prophetic ministers
Practical issues concerning prophetic ministry
Making of a prophet

Apostolic Ministry

Introduction to apostolic ministry
Apostolic ministry in the New Testament
Shaping of an apostle
Function and characteristics of present-day apostolic ministry
Apostolic ministry and the local church
Apostolic ministry and the city
Apostolic ministry and its impact of nations
Developing and imparting the apostolic
Raising apostolic churches
Practical issues concerning apostolic ministry

Get your certificate

This course is part of the second year Bible College curriculum. Completing this course is a requirement to work towards your 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

Nancy Ramya

Associate Pastor (North) & Missions Director, APCWO, Bangalore

Nancy Ramya holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the Government Dental College, Bangalore and Master of Public Health from University of Queensland, Australia. She worked as a dentist and later in health project management for about 9 years. She served as a volunteer with APC, before taking on a full-time role in 2015. She serves as Associate Pastor for APC North & Missions Director.

Nancy began serving God during her college years as part of a youth group. It was during her professional years that God opened doors at church to lead a small group, work with young people and later to preach during Sunday Services. Eventually, she began serving as a volunteer Associate Pastor at All Peoples Church (North) for a couple of years before taking on a full time role with the church in 2015. Her desire is to learn and impart the truth of God’s Word into people’s lives to help them live a victorious Christian life.

Credentials

Dec 2008 - Master of Public Health
Dec 2004 - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Course evaluation

This is an instructor-led course. Course lecture videos will be released on Friday, each week, by 5pm Indian Time.

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:
Mid February  30%
Mid March       30%
Mid April         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)

Course cost/tuition waiver

All courses offered by APC Bible College are offered FREE via this E-Learning platform. The regular cost per course on the E-Learning platform is Indian Rupees 500/- (US$ 7/-). E-Learning students desiring to pay for their courses may do so using the information available at apcbiblecollege.org. Students completing their degree requirements on the E-Learning platform receive the same degree as online and on-campus students.

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.

Weekly mentoring and supernatural hour

During the semester (between January10-April 29, 2022), all students are invited to connect online on Thursdays, 8am-8:50am, Indian Time, for the weekly mentoring hour. This is an informal time of questions and answers, discussion and interaction between students and faculty. Fridays, 8am-8:50am, Indian Time, is our weekly supernatural hour, a time of worship, prayer, listening to God and ministering as the Spirit leads. All current APC Bible College students, and alumni, are welcome to attend. Login to your Google account. Go to https://classroom.google.com. Join the Google Classroom 'MAIN AUDI' using the class code: iujurru . You will find a post with the link to Google Meet for that day's mentoring or supernatural hour.

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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BC-207
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Instructor-led