APC BIBLE COLLEGE
Learning Options at APC Bible College
At your pace
Faith in God works the same way today, as in Bible times, because God has not changed. Faith in God still moves mountains, heals the sick, delivers people and causes miracles.
Learning Options
ON-CAMPUS CLASSES
Attend classes on campus as a day scholar or a resident student. Interact freely with all our teaching faculty and church staff. Learn not only during class lectures but also through personal interaction, observing how we live and minister.
Classes are held each week day, Monday to Friday, of 50 minutes duration each, 9am to 12Noon (Indian Time, GMT+5.5). ON-CAMPUS students participate in morning devotions 8:15am-8:45am, Supernatural hour (12Noon-1pm), and optional practical ministry and guest lectures (2pm-5pm) each working day.
ONLINE CLASSES
Attend classes from anywhere in the connected world. Once you enroll, you can connect to your lectures via Google Classroom and Google Meet. Please ensure you have a good computer and internet connectivity.
Classes are held each week day, Monday to Friday, of 50 minutes duration each, 9am to 12Noon (Indian Time, GMT+5:30). Please ensure correct local time, if you are in a different time zone. Online classes are a regular part of APC-Bible College. This allows students from anywhere in the world to be equipped at APC-Bible College.
E-LEARNING
We recognize that not everyone can attend classes ON-CAMPUS or ONLINE during the 9am-12Noon (Indian Timings) due to ongoing work, time difference and other commitments. People would like to listen to the lectures and do their learning at a time convenient to them. Our courses are also available on our E-LEARNING platform. The E-LEARNING platform contains recordings of the classroom lectures, lecture notes and assignments, which you can listen to each week and stay in step with the classes. Enroll at: apcbiblecollege.org/elearn
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.
Online Classes Course Evaluation
To successfully complete a course, you will require minimum 85% attendance and obtain a
passing grade (Score 35% or better, Grade C or better).
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)
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 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.