1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon (BC-306)

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.

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.

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.