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- Week 1: Introduction to Paul and His World (8–10 hours)Paul’s biography: Pharisee, persecutor, apostle to the Gentiles. Historical and cultural context: Judaism, Greco-Roman world, early church.3
- Week 2: Paul’s Missionary Journeys & LetterActs’ account of Paul’s missionary journeys. Ancient letter-writing practices. Overview of disputed vs. undisputed letters.4
- Week 3: Early Letters – 1 & 2 Thessalonians (10–12 hours)Themes: encouragement in persecution, eschatological hope.2
- Week 4: Major Letter – Galatians (12–14 hours)Justification by faith apart from works of the law. The Spirit and Christian freedom.3
- Week 5: Major Letters – 1 & 2 Corinthians (12–14 hours)Themes: unity in the church, spiritual gifts, resurrection. Paul’s theology of the cross.3
- Week 6: Major Letter – Romans (Part 1) (12–14 hours)Paul’s magnum opus: sin, justification, and salvation. Themes of law, grace, and righteousness.3
- Week 7: Romans (Part 2) (12–14 hours)Israel and God’s plan (Romans 9–11). Ethical exhortations (Romans 12–16).3
- Week 8: Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon) (10–12 hours)Themes: Christ as head of the church, joy in suffering, new creation.2
- Week 9: Pastoral Epistles (1 & 2 Timothy, Titus) (10–12 hours)Church order, leadership, and sound teaching.2
- Week 10: Integration & Competency Exam Prep (10–12 hours)Key themes: justification, Spirit, church, new creation, eschatology. Case studies from Paul’s letters.3
Case studies from Paul’s letters.
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