John & 1,2,3 John (BC-301)

About this course

Of the four Gospels that chronicle the life, teachings, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Gospel of John is unique in content, form, and purpose. The Eternal Word became the Incarnate Word and walked as the Son of God. John unveils the special relationship between the Father and the Son. He reveals that the Son of God walked in such unison with the Father, that He spoke only what He heard and did only what He saw from the Father. Every step the Son of God took was aligned with the Father's timing. The healings and miracles were simply an expression of such a walk, abiding with the Father. The word 'abide' is a key word in all of John's writings. The believer is called to abide in Jesus, even as Jesus did with the Father. Later in his epistles, John declares that we walk as He walked. We live in Him, and our life on earth is the same as His! The Son of God unveiled to us the life that sons and daughters of God are called to live. This verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of John and his three epistles will unveil the Son of God to us like never before. It will also bring to our hearts a powerful revelation of the life we are called to live as we live in Him and He in us, by His Spirit. Get ready to fall in love with Jesus all over again and to be transformed to walk like Him!

Requirements

No prerequisites for this course.

What you will learn

This is a verse-by-verse study of the book of John and the three epistles of John. This study unveils to us the Son of God, the Eternal Word, the Incarnate Word, the great I AM, the brass serpent that Moses raised up, the Temple which when destroyed would be raised up in three days, the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Vine on whom we are the branches, the One who sent the Promise of the Father, and the Comforter who empowers us. He is the Son of God who authorized us with His name and sent us out even as the Father sent Him. As we abide in Him, walk in fellowship with Him, we walk as He walked and our life on this earth becomes just like His.

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.