Life of Paul — Certificate Course

Trace the Calling, Ministry, and Message of the Apostle Paul

Follow Paul from persecutor to preacher, missionary, church planter, and prisoner for Christ. This substantial course traces his conversion, missionary labors, major trials, ministry convictions, and enduring New Testament influence.

Course at a Glance

• Instructor: Brother Jim Larger
• Course scope: 32 online course items, including 30 verified video lectures
• Format: 100% online and self-paced
• Access: 12 months from activation
• Award: Non-credit certificate of completion

What You’ll Learn

• Paul’s background, conversion, and call to gospel ministry
• The rise of the church at Antioch and the biblical pattern of missions
• Paul’s missionary journeys and church-planting work
• Doctrinal conflicts, persecution, hardship, and perseverance
• Paul’s ministry relationships, leadership, and pastoral example
• The historical setting of his major epistles and final years

Course Roadmap

The course begins with Paul’s life and conversion in Acts 6–9, follows the development of the Antioch church and his missionary journeys, examines defining moments from Acts 13–26, and concludes with his voyage, Roman ministry, and final epistles.

Meet Your Instructor

Brother Jim Larger is a first-generation Christian who trusted Christ at fifteen. After Bible college, he entered pastoral ministry in Ohio and now serves as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Farmersburg, Indiana. He holds the Master of Divinity from Crown Seminary and is pursuing the Doctor of Ministry through Pensacola Theological Seminary. At HBS, he has provided instruction in Homiletics, Hermeneutics, and the Life of Paul.

How You Earn the Certificate

Complete all required lectures, lessons, quizzes, assignments, and the final examination(s), earning at least 75%. HBS manually confirms completion before issuing the non-credit certificate.

Access & Order Processing

Most student logins are created and emailed within 24 hours. Please allow up to three business days for HBS Administration to process your order and create course access. Watch the email address used at checkout for confirmation and login instructions from the Administration Department.

Important: This is a standalone, non-credit continuing-education course. Purchasing it does not grant admission to an HBS degree program or academic credit toward a degree.