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All Peoples Church & World Outreach: BC-306 BC-306: 1 & 2 TIMOTHY, TITUS, PHILEMON

BC-306: 1 & 2 TIMOTHY, TITUS, PHILEMON


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About this course

The letters of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus have been grouped together and referred to as the “Pastoral Epistles” because they are addressed to individuals charged with the oversight of certain churches. These letters represent the last stage of the apostle's life and labors, with his parting counsels to his beloved disciples and fellow-workers.

Paul wrote 1 Timothy to encourage Timothy both to protect the churches at Ephesus from false teachings and doctrines and to encourage the formation of a Christ like community. Paul also includes many instructions about the administration of the local church.

Paul’s second letter to Timothy was written before he was put to death. 2 Timothy is Paul’s last words to encourage Timothy and all Christians to persevere in the faith and to proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus.

The Book of Titus was written by Paul to encourage Titus, about what he should do to correct the matters that were lacking to properly establish the churches in Crete. To give instruction concerning the opposition he was facing, to warn about false teachers, and give instructions concerning faith and conduct.

Paul’s personal letter to Philemon provides a window into the pastoral methods of the apostle Paul and the home churches of the first century.

This course is a verse-by-verse study of the 3 “Pastoral Epistles” written by apostle Paul to Timothy and Titus and a personal letter to Philemon.

These letters have a wealth of material and information for pastors as well as all believers. They are rich in practical wisdom and full of encouragement to stand strong in God’s Word and firm in the faith amid false doctrines and false teachers.

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 08, 2024 and will complete on or before Friday April 26, 2024(23:59 UTC).

Requirements

No prerequisites for this course.

What you will learn

This is a verse-by-verse study of the books of 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. While we highlight some of the historical, geographical, and cultural context our focus is on the revelation, instructions, insights and directions for founding, training, and governing churches, and for the proper treatment of individual members, old and young, widows and virgins, backsliders and heretics.

Get your certificate

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

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Selina Macwana

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
    • Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, India

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 graded assessments during 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            20%
Fourth Assessment          20%

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 Bible Courses are being offered FREE during Spring semester. The regular cost per course is Indian Rupees 500. Tuition waiver will be available for all students in financial need for all upcoming semesters.

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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