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Teaching & Academics Humanities Christianity

Paul and His Letter to the Philippians

Join Prof. N.T. Wright to study one of the most joyful and delightful books in the New Testament.
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6 (423 ratings)
1,643 students
Created by N.T. Wright, David P. Seemuth, Jennifer Loop
Last updated 10/2019
English
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What you'll learn

  • Develop a deeper appreciation for the way Paul presents his message as a prisoner for Christ in this delightful epistle.
  • Discern the implications of Paul's message as you look at the present age and manner of life around you
  • Understand the heart of Paul's message to the Philippian church
  • Apply the contents and principles of the letter to your own inner life of devotion
  • Present a coherent summary of this letter of hope and encouragement
  • Embrace the beauty of both ‘holiness’ and ‘unity’ as the people of God
  • Learn to live out your commitment to King Jesus in the ‘public square’ with conviction and fidelity

Requirements

  • The textbook is Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters– Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians and Philemon. John Knox Press. ISBN:0664227880.

Description

Prof. N.T. Wright, renowned biblical scholar and historian will walk you through Paul's Letter to the Philippians. The course is a reflection of how to think and live in light of the death and resurrection of King Jesus. The powerful realities of 'unity' and 'holiness' are combined through the proper way to think about the work of God in Christ. The central portion of the letter, Phil 2:6-11, provides the foundation for understanding the whole of the letter and Paul's own way of life. Dig deep into the New Testament through studying this wonderful and practical epistle.

This course is meant to take around thirteen weeks to complete. While you may take the course at your own pace, you are encourage to take time to reflect upon the material presented in the textbook and in the lectures.

The textbook is Prof. Wright's commentary on Philippians in the Paul for Everyone series published by John Knox Press in the U.S. and SPCK in the UK.

The structure of the course includes:

  • Lectures by Prof. Wright
  • Quizzes to assess comprehension
  • Student discussions
  • Interaction with Prof. David Seemuth, your co-instructor for the course
  • Textbook readings
  • Interaction with the biblical text itself


If you are interested in a deeper knowledge of this important letter from the apostle Paul, then you will want to enroll in this course.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is intended for anyone who has an interest in the message of the New Testament and who would like to learn the beauty and intricacies of one of the Apostle Paul's most joyful letters.
  • This course is designed for a general audience. You do not have to have previous theological training to understand the concepts.
  • This course is meant to take time and reflection. It is not meant to be a 'crash course' in the study of the New Testament.

Course content

6 sections • 54 lectures • 5h 11m total length

  • Preview02:08
  • Preview03:03
  • Comprehension Assessment on the Introduction to the Letter
    5 questions

  • Overview of Philippians with Prof. N.T. Wright
    Preview19:05
  • Comprehension Assessment on the Overview of Philippians with Prof. N.T. Wright
    18 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 1:1-11
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 1:1-11 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:28
  • Phil 1:1-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    18:07
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 1:1-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    12 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 1:12-18
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 1:12-18 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:12
  • Phil 1:12-18 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    14:18
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 1:12-18 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    10 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 1:18-26
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 1:18-26 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:21
  • Phil 1:18-26 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    18:03
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 1:18-26 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    14 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 1:27-2:4
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 1:27-2:4 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:43
  • Phil 1:27-2:4 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    Preview16:36
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 1:27-2:4 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    10 questions
  • Key Discussion Questions to Ponder from Philippians Chapter One
    1 page
  • Special Assignment Opportunity #1
    1 page

  • The Biblical Text: Phil 2:5-11
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 2:5-11 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:04
  • Phil 2:5-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    19:56
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 2:5-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    13 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 2:9-11
    1 page
  • Phil 2:9-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    13:47
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 2:9-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    9 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 2:12-18
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 2:12-18 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:23
  • Phil 2:12-18 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    17:41
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 2:12-18 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    15 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 2:19-30
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 2:19-30 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:45
  • Phil 2:19-30 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    16:38
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 2:19-30 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    10 questions
  • Key Discussion Questions to Ponder from Philippians Chapter Two
    1 page
  • Special Assignment Opportunity #2
    1 page

  • The Biblical Text: Phil 3:1-6
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 3:1-6 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:04
  • Phil 3:1-6 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    16:23
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 3:1-6 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    11 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 3:7-11
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 3:7-11 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:18
  • Phil 3:7-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    16:10
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 3:7-11 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    13 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 3:12-16
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 3:12-16 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:02
  • Phil 3:12-16 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    12:09
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 3:12-16 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    10 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 3:17-4:1
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 3:17-4:1 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:17
  • Phil 3:17-4:1 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    17:12
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 3:17-4:1 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    11 questions
  • Key Discussion Questions to Ponder from Philippians Chapter Three
    1 page
  • Special Assignment Opportunity #3
    1 page

  • The Biblical Text: Phil 4:2-9
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 4:2-9 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    01:30
  • Phil 4:2-9 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    18:38
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 4:2-9 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    15 questions
  • The Biblical Text: Phil 4:10-23
    1 page
  • Reading of Phil 4:10-23 by Prof. N.T. Wright
    02:06
  • Phil 4:10-23 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    19:09
  • Comprehension Assessment of Phil 4:10-23 with Prof. N.T. Wright
    9 questions
  • Key Discussion Questions to Ponder from Philippians Chapter Four
    1 page
  • Special Assignment Opportunity #4
    1 page

  • Q & A with Prof. N.T Wright and Prof. David Seemuth
    11:38
  • Bonus Lecture– What's Next
    00:39

Instructors

N.T. Wright
Professor
N.T. Wright
  • 4.7 Instructor Rating
  • 22,842 Reviews
  • 108,263 Students
  • 33 Courses

N.T Wright received his BA, MA and PHD from Oxford University. He taught New Testament at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities 1978-1993. He was Dean of Lichfield, then Canon of Westminster, then Bishop of Durham (Church of England), 1994-2010. Since 2010 Prof. Wright has been Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. He has published over 75 books and hundreds of articles. Prof. Wright recently received the Burkitt Medal from the British Academy for services to New Testament scholarship. He enjoys writing, lecturing, mentoring students and an occasional round of golf. He delights in spending time with his family in the midst of a busy schedule of writing and traveling.

David P. Seemuth
Professor
David P. Seemuth
  • 4.7 Instructor Rating
  • 22,811 Reviews
  • 108,248 Students
  • 33 Courses

David Seemuth has a Ph.D. from Marquette University in the field of Religious Studies with an emphasis on New Testament Theology. He has taught at the graduate level for over 25 years at numerous universities and seminaries. He also has 16 years of on-line teaching experience. His passion is to see that people not only understand the Scripture, but also apply them to daily life.

Jennifer Loop
Teaching Assistant
Jennifer Loop
  • 4.7 Instructor Rating
  • 22,657 Reviews
  • 107,276 Students
  • 31 Courses

Jennifer Loop is currently a doctoral candidate at Durham University. She is the Content Developer for the Wisconsin Center for Christian Study, and plays a critical role in the online education, both organizational and theological, by guiding the online student experience. Jennifer enjoys engaging with a ‘virtual community’ of diverse students and learners to explore how theology, faith and practice intersect.

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