Faith (BC-111)

About this course

This is a comprehensive study on the topic of faith and seeks to equip the believer to nurture and develop strong faith, learn how to walk by faith and to exercise faith to see God do mighty things in and through them.

As believers we are called to live by faith and not by sight. Faith pleases God. It is through faith that we receive from God, move mountains, possess God’s promises, walk in our inheritance overcome the world, minister in the power of the Holy Spirit and do great exploits for the Kingdom of God.

God has taught us how to live by faith and how to exercise faith in Him. To exercise faith is not about having positive thoughts, being presumptuous or even following a rigid formula but is based on our relationship with God. Faith is produced in our spirit by the Word of God, giving us a strong basis and a solid foundation for our inner convictions.

In this course, we learn about the fundamentals of faith – how it is produced, what develops and nurtures strong faith, and what are the boundaries of faith. The believer is also established in practices that develop strong faith and other dynamics of faith.

Requirements

No prerequisites for this course.

What you will learn

In this course you will learn:

• Introduction to faith
• God's sovereignty, grace and faith
• Faith and the ministry of Jesus
• Jesus' teaching on faith
• Faith in the Old Testament
• Abraham, the father of faith
• Faith, hope and love
• The believer's walk of faith
• Nurturing your faith
• The basis for strong faith
• Confession releases faith
• Actions demonstrate faith
• Praise expresses faith
• Patience matures faith
• Determination undergirds faith
• Love motivates faith
• How to exercise faith
• Power of collective faith
• The joy, resilience, and rest of faith
• The spiritual force of faith
• Faith that designs, dominates, demonstrates
• The gift of faith
• Enemies to strong faith
• The perimeters of faith
• Avoiding the pitfall of presumption

Course evaluation

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.

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 learning options

You can do this course on-campus, online or via the E-learning portal.

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

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 enrol, 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 enrol 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 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.

APC Bible College is a ministry of All Peoples Church and World Outreach.