Christian Literature Classics (BC-413)

Journey through the library of the Church across time. This course provides a comprehensive overview of important Christian literature from AD 100 to the present, equipping you to engage with the landmark writings that have shaped Christian history.

About This Course

This is a comprehensive, in-depth, academically serious, historically ordered, literarily attentive, and pastorally applied course. It is designed to give students a wide, structured overview of significant Christian literature spanning from the early church era (approx. AD 100) to the modern day. You will learn to navigate the rich heritage of Christian thought left behind by faithful men and women throughout the centuries.

"One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts." — Psalm 145:4

With Scripture serving as the final authority and aligned with Protestant theology, the curriculum will train you to name principal writers, date their lives and work, and summarize landmark books. More importantly, it explains how those writings have deeply shaped the Church's doctrine, devotion, worship, mission, and imagination. After tracing the timeline of Christian thought, the course returns to explore literary genres, theological discernment, and how to effectively use these classics in contemporary pastoral ministry.

What You Will Learn

How to identify principal Christian writers and date their landmark works from AD 100 to the present.
To summarize key Christian literary classics and understand their core theological and devotional contributions.
How historic writings have profoundly shaped the Church's doctrine, worship, mission, and Christian imagination.
To evaluate classic literature with discernment, maintaining Scripture as the final authority in alignment with Protestant theology.
Practical ways to apply historical genres and timeless literature to enrich personal devotion and pastoral ministry today.

Course Evaluation & Grading

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.

Percentage Range	Grade
91% - 100%	Grade A+
76% - 90%	Grade A
51% - 75%	Grade B
35% - 50%	Grade C
Below 35%	Grade F (Fail)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Regardless of the learning option you choose, once you enroll, you are considered a student at APC Bible College and receive the same certificate/degree. You have the flexibility to mix learning modes, but please enroll in a specific course in only one mode per semester.

Can I take courses in any order?

We strongly recommend following the sequence outlined by the college. However, at your discretion, you are welcome to take courses in any order. Ensure you complete all required courses for your specific program to receive your certificate.

Are requirements the same for all 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 of 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 of 71% 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.

Course Details

Course Code:
BC-413

Prerequisites:
None

Learning Options:

On-Campus
Online
E-Learning Portal

Resources:
In addition to course materials, students are encouraged to use APC's free books, sermon series, and YouTube lectures.

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Among many good Christian Bible Colleges and Seminaries, APC Bible College in Bangalore, India, offers a distinctive curriculum that blends emphasis on the Word, life in the Spirit, supernatural demonstrations and practical equipping for Kingdom advancement through Online, E-learning (FREE) and On-Campus classes. APC Bible College is a non-accredited church-based equipping center with a customized curriculum for Spirit-empowered Christian ministry. APC Bible College is not accredited with any Christian or government accrediting body or agency.

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