Journeys of Paul

The course provides a timeline and biblical history of Paul’s missionary journeys and biblical theology. It includes an introduction to the Apostle Paul as described in the New Testament book called Acts, his background, conversion experience, introduction to the Jerusalem church leaders, missionary journeys, core message, and insights from select epistles.  Additional activities include discussing the meaning and significance of biblical theology, describing key biblical events and the impact of Paul’s work and theology on the development of Christianity.  

UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, THE STUDENT WILL BE COMPETENT IN:

• Discussing the meaning and significance of Paul’s Biblical theology. 
• Discussing the personal background of Saul of Tarsus, both as a Jew and as a Roman citizen.
• Discussing the details and implications of Saul’s conversion experience.
• Tracing significant events and places in Paul’s first mission journey.
• Analyzing the significance of the Jerusalem Council as recorded in Acts 15.
• Comparing Paul’s reflections on the Jerusalem council in his Epistle to the Galatians.
• Explaining Paul’s theology of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in contrast with the Law of Moses.
• Identifying co-workers in Paul’s ministry, especially Barnabas, Silas, John Mark, Luke, Timothy, Priscilla and Aquila, and Apollos.
• Tracing key places and events in Paul’s second journey.
• Tracing key places and events in Paul’s third journey.
• Describing the events leading up to Paul’s arrest and his voyage to Rome.
• Discussing the impact of Paul’s work and theology on the development of Christianity.
• Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the study of the Bible. 

ACQUIRED SKILLS

• Critical Thinking
• Understanding of Key Theological Events and Impacts.
• The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biblical Study and Research