Providence Foundation

Jesus commissioned believers to "make disciples of all nations," which, according to Bible commentator Matthew Henry, means to "do your utmost to make the nations Christian nations." This course defines a Christian nation and examines how to build one. The Bible teaches that if a people obey God's Word they will have liberty, peace, prosperity, and justice. But we must obey all of God's Word to experience the abundance of God's blessing. To the extent we obey in all areas of life, is the extent we will experience the Godly fruit of liberty. The Founders of America understood this vital truth and attempted to build the nation upon the precepts of God, and, though not without fault, their efforts produced the best example of a Christian nation in history. Thus there are many important lessons we can learn from the American Founders as we seek to build Godly nations today.

Sessions include:Fulfiling the Cultural Mandate; Seven Ideas that Transformed the World and Made America a Success; How to Disciple the Nations: God's Purpose for Man, the Family, Church, and Civil Government; Fundamental Priniciples of a Christian Nation.

Instructor: Stephen McDowell

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A providential view of history recognizes that God, as the supreme Lord and Sovereign, is directing all events to accomplish His purposes and bring forth His kingdom in the earth. The chain of liberty is the sequence of events in the lives of men and nations that are links or stepping stones in history which result in bringing forth Christian liberty. These sessions present the chain of liberty, centering on America's Providential history.

Sessions include: God's Sovereignty over the Nations; A History of Government and Liberty in the Old Testament; The Hebrew, Greek and Roman Republics, & Jesus' Political Teachings; Political Leadership of Early Christians, and British Laws & Liberties; Bible Translations, Renaissance & the Printing Press in Europe; The Protestant Reformation in Europe; The Christian Colonization and Foundation of America; America's Christian Revolution and Constitution; America, a Christian Nation; The Abolition of Slavery and Advance of Liberty in Modern Times.

Instructors: Stephen McDowell and Mark Beliles

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Vishal Mangalwadi, India's foremost Christian intelectual, examines how the West became just, free, and prosperous compared to the rest of the world and concludes that the Bible is the soul of Western Civilization.

Sessions include: The Devolution of Human Dignity, Losing the Soul of Music and Hope, The Decline from Reason to Mysticism, Why Witchcraft appeals more than Science, Does Washington know the West's recipe for Freedom?, Why do taxpayers pay advocates to defend law breakers?, The Crumbling Spirituality of Capitalism.

Instructor: Vishal Mangalwadi

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* This course is higly recommended for everyone. It not only teaches a great overview of Christian history and Biblical worldview, but introduces the student to many primary source writings. A course using the books: America's Providential History; America's Providential History, A Documentary Sourcebook; and Teacher's Guide to America's Providential History. This is a reading course and has no accompanying audio or video instruction.

Discover why many historians consider the Bible America's founding document. Learn how God's presence was evident at our nation's founding in the men who fought for independence and shaped the Constitution. Beginning with ancient history, the course presents a providential view of significant events leading to the establishment of America. Examines the Reformation, the Pilgrims, the role of the clergy and church, the Christian foundations of education and economics, and the development of liberty. Cites primary source documents that show our nation grew from Christian principles and reveals how to bring them back into the nation today. The Documentary Sourcebook contains over 25 historical writings. Reading primary source materials is the best way to learn of the faith and worldview of America's founders. These writings show the Founders had a Christian philosophy of government, they understood the divine purpose of civil government, and they knew that government begins internally in the heart of man with the ability to govern his own life; hence, self-government is essential for civil liberty.

Selections including: Columbus' Christian Character and Divine Mission; The Fast and Thanksgiving Days of New England; Election Day in Early America; Letters of John Quincy Adams to His Son on the Bible and Its Teachings and much more. The Teacher's Guide contains questions for each chapter, supplemental readings from the Documentary Sourcebook, lists of materials for futher study, chapter outlines, tests, and more.

Authors: Mark Beliles and Stephen McDowell

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God had a unique purpose for America in history. His hand is evident upon the nation from the beginning, which was recognized by those people God used to establish America. This course presents the providential purpose of America and looks at some of the events up until the time of independence.

Sessions include: America's Freedom: Founded on Faith; The Bible: Rock of the American Republic; Richard Hakluyt & the Providential Colonization of America; Jamestown: The First Permanent English Settlement; The Christian Influence in the Founding of Virginia; Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving; No Cross, No Crown: Exemplified in the Life of William Penn; Fast & Thanksgiving Days in Early America; The American Christian Revolution - Christianity: the Foundation of Liberty.

Instructor: Stephen McDowell and Mark Beliles

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This course continues the story of God's hand in American history, from the early years of the republic up into the 20th century.

Sessions include: The Separation of Church and State; Evidences for the Christian Foundation of America; Thomas Jefferson on "The Foundation of America's Liberty"; America's First War with Muslim Terrorists; Reforming the Nations: an Example from the Life of Webster ; Marcus & Narcissa Whitman and the Cultural Mandate; The Role of Women in History; Biblical Principles in American History including Black and White Relations; Ronald Reagan and the Providence of God; A Nation Adrift.

Instructor: Stephen McDowell, David Barton, and Michelle Atchley.

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Discover the forgotten and astonishing story of our nation's foundation in this series. For centuries, Americans were taught a truthful view of history that recognized the Godly heroes and moral foundation our nation was founded upon. But in recent years, a new version of history has assaulted the moral and spiritual fiber of our nation, leaving the truth of our past eliminated and forgotten. Until today. From Separation of Church and State, to the Civil Rights Movement, the heroism of our founding Fathers to the building of our nation's monuments, this series will inspire every American to reclaim the Godly, true story of our nation.

Instructor: David Barton

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A short course using the book America, a Christian Nation? Examining the Evidence of the Christian Foundation of America. This is primarily a reading course. There is one CD that gives an overview of the content of the book.

Many people today claim America is not now nor ever has been a Christian nation. Yet, the Founders of America spoke of her as a Christian nation many times. The first Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Jay, proclaimed: "Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as wel as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation, to select and prefer Christians for their rulers." The Supreme Court ruled in 1892 that "this is a Christian nation." They recognized America, not as an ecclesiastical state where the church ruled nor one without sin, but as a nation founded upon Biblical principles, where Biblical truth and law were the standard for public life, law, and societal institutions.

This course examines the broad evidence of the Christian foundation of America: the motive and Christian influence in colonization, the Christian foundation and source of law, the Christian nature of societal institutions, the Christian thought and life of the Founders, the Christian power and form of government, the fruit of liberty and prosperity, and the central role of the Bible. It also addresses the claim that America is now pluralistic and thus Christianity must be treated like al other beliefs, concluding, as did America's Founders, that Christianity is the source of liberty, and if its principles are ignored no freedom and permanent happiness are possible.

Author/Instructor: Stephen McDowell

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A course using the book In God We Trust Tour Guide, plus, 155 slides of DC and Mount Vernon. America's historic sites reveal our Christian foundations! This unique book will guide you through many famous historical sites, recounting important providential events, and tell the Christian history of the people who founded this nation and who are honored with monuments, memorials, and statues. Includes: Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Mt. Vernon, Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Monticello, and more. Presents biographical sketches of many Founders, highlighting their personal faith: Washington, Jefferson, William Penn, Madison, Patrick Henry, and more. From the paintings in the Capitol to the story of the Liberty Bell, learn how our national buildings, monuments, and heroes declare that America was a nation birthed with a firm reliance on Almighty God. This book teaches many Biblical principles of government and many events of America's providential history. Includes PowerPoint slides of many sites in Washington, DC, that are for your use.

Authors: Stephen McDowell and Mark Beliles

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A course using the book Apostle of Liberty: the World-Changing Leadership of George Washington and one lectures on George Washington.

George Washington was one of the most significant men in history. Regarding the advancement of civil liberty, he may wel be the most significant. Washington epitomized the America Christian Constitutional Federal Republic. Through incidences in his life, and quotes from his writings, both the power and form of America's unique government is presented. This includes examining his character and Christian faith. Washington's contemporaries believed that God raised him up to advance His purposes in the earth.
[The lecture is part of the course, America's Christian History (Part 1: Vision & Planting)]

Instructor and Author: Stephen McDowell

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We must cultivate a passionate mind for God and a Biblical worldview, for the extent and quality of revival or reformation wil be determined by how believers view all of life from the Bible's perspective. This course examines four areas that are foundational for our worldview and shows how all education is religious. While Biblical education is a means of bringing God's kingdom on earth, present-day state education is the means of bringing man's kingdom on earth. This course also contrasts the foundational principles of modern state education and the components of Kingdom education.

For education to be Christian it needs a Christian philosophy, methodology, and curriculum. The Principle Approach is a Christian method of education inculcating in individuals the ability to reason from the Bible to every aspect of life. To implant principles in those we educate, we need to restore the "4 R's" to education: 1. Research, 2. Reason, 3. Relate, 4. Record.

Sessions also include: How to Disciple the Nations; Education and the Kingdom of God; Seven Fundamental Principles; Teaching History and Literature from a Biblical Perspective; Establishing a Reading Aloud Program in the Home; Raising Kingdom Kids; Biblical Principles for the Media and the Arts; How to Educate Yourself and Others; Fulfilling the Cultural Mandate.

Instructors: Stephen McDowell and Mark Beliles.

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This course looks more indepth at the Principle Approach method of education - America's historic method of education. It teaches people to reason Biblically in all areas of life, and makes the truths of God's Word the basis of every subject in the curriculum. Training includes proper educational philosophy, methodology, and curriculum development as well as the practical aspects of starting a home or church school. Each major academic subject is examined showing how they can be taught from a Biblical perspective.

Sessions include: A Nation at Risk; A Christian Philosophy and Methodology of Education; The Seven Principles of Liberty; How to Develop a Christian Curriculum; History - His Story of the Word; Reading the Word - Phonics and Speling; Grammar and Penmanship; A Biblical Survey of Education; Science - Studying the Word Seen in Creation; The Word Seen in Creation - Mathematics; Vision for Education in the Future; Geography - Background for Historical Events; Literature - Expression of Events in History; Discipline and Child Training; Where Do I Begin? What Curriculum Do I Use?; Comparing Home and Church Schools.

Instructors: Stephen McDowel and Paul Jehle

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A course using the book A Guide to American Christian Education for the Home and School: The Principle Approach. James Rose defines the Principle Approach, presents the rudiments of America's Christian history, government, and education, teaches how to 4-R a subject, examines the Seven Principles, and shows how to apply the notebook methodology. Containing over 100 charts and diagrams, this Guide teaches how to develop an educational program from kindergarten through high school in over 12 subjects, from mathematics to history. Many Principle Approach educators contribute sections to this work.

Topics include: America's Biblical Education; How to Think Governmentally; The Providential View of History; Education for the American Christian Home; Developing America's Christian Character; Curriculum for the American Christian School; Notebook Methodology by Katherine Dang; How to 4 R; Your Reading Program; American Christian Kindergarten by Lois Wehrman Miller; American Christian History by Ruth J. Smith; Arithmetic, From the Principle Approach by James V. Kilkenny; Geography by Katherine Dang; Rudiments of America's Christian History and Government; Senior High School American History; The Christian History Literature Program by Rosalie June Slater; The Principle Approach to American Christian Economics by Charles Hull Wolfe; Algebra, From the Principle Approach by Darold Booton; Natural Science and Human Anatomy/Physiology by David Holmes; Typing, An American Christian Approach by Barbara B. Rose.

Authors: James Rose, with chapter contributions by many other educators.

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After 12 years of undiagnosed sickness, a desperate Mom looking for answers for her chronically ill son discovered a Biblical path using the Principle Approach and began an amazing journey leading to health restoration and maintenance. Sickness carries not only physical, but spiritual roots. Health encompasses not just diet, but lifestyle choices, medical decisions and environmental issues. The solution to her son's dilemma came through prayer, study and applications of seven Biblical principles.

God's health plan is about wholeness and restoration; adding life to your years, not just years to your life. It's not what you have to do. It's what you can do. God's health plan is not a destination. It's a daily journey - a sometimes audacious journey.

A Principle Approach study of food, health care and environmental issues, this course will teach the reader how to use the four R's - Research, Reason, Relate, Record - for any health-related question. From searching out answers to chronic or debilitating sickness, to simply learning how to better maintain wellness, this book is an invaluable tool and reference manual to be used over and over again.

Author and Instructor: Ricki Pepin

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A Christian economy will flow from the heart of man outward. A comparision of the factors of production in a Christian versus a humanistic society reveals why some nations prosper and others are in poverty. The wheel of progress in a Christian economy is presented, showing the components necessary for prosperity, and for dealing with poverty, inflation, unjust taxation, and other economic concerns.

A Biblical economy will have an honest money system. One of the signs of a nation in decay is the condition of its currency and the degree of honesty in its weights and measures. Learn how to establish Biblical money and banking principles in a nation. A Biblical view of business and work is presented in the life of the inventor of the reaper. McCormick's invention was the foundation for the prosperity of many. Work and business are a part of God's calling through which people can fulfill their divine mission and manifest God's Kingdom on the earth.

Sessions include: Principles of Christian Economics, The Economy from a Biblical Perspective, Honest Money and Banking, Biblical Princples of Busines and Work, Joseph Lister and Biblical Medical Principles.

Instructor: Stephen McDowell

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The very fabric of America and other nations is under attack. Laws and policies are being made that go against Biblical principles and the core values upon which America was founded. It's time for Christians to be informed and get involved. This video series will guide you through some of the top issues facing America and many other nations today, and help you develop a reasoned and rational response. The Family Policy Perspectives video series contains more than 4 hours of Bible-based topical studies and interviews with leading experts from across America.

Featuring: Tony Perkins, Bishop Wellington Boone, Dr. Bill Maier, Dr. Norma Geisler, Nancy Pearcey, and many more.

Approximately 20 minutes is given to each of the following topics: 1. The Challenge, 2. Intelligent Design, 3. Marriage Protection, 4. Value of Life, 5. Abortion, 6. Abstinence, 7. Gambling, 8. Human Sexuality, 9. Homosexual Agenda, 10. Parental Rights and School Choice, 11. Marriage Amendments, 12. Taking the Challenge

Instructors: Various Christian Leaders

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Seven-session seminar plus the book, Building Godly Nations: Lessons from the Bible and America's Christian History. While much of the material in this course is presented in other courses we offer, this provides an excellent overview on what is necessary to build Godly nations.

Teaching sessions include: The Chain of Liberty: Creation to the Founding of America; The Teachings of Jesus and the Apostles on Government; Seven Ideas that Have Changed the World; How to Disciple the Nations; The Ten Commandments and Modern Society; America, Enlightenment or Christian?

The Bible teaches that if a people obey God's laws they will have liberty, peace, prosperity, and justice. To the extent we obey in all areas of life, is the extent we will experience the Godly fruit of liberty. The Founders of America understood this vital truth and attempted to build the nation upon the precepts of God, and though not without fault, their efforts produced the best example of a Christian nation in history. Thus there are many important lessons we can learn from the American Founders as we seek to build Godly nations today.

This book examines the mandate for building Godly nations and how to apply Biblical principles to governing the nations. Chapters include: God's Sovereignty Over the Nations, The Bible: Rock of Our Republic, Pastors and American Independence, Separation of Church and State, The Role of Women in History, The Bible, Slavery, and America's Founders, Qualifications for Godly Officials, Biblical Principles of Business, Education and the Kingdom of God, and more.

Instructor and Author: Stephen McDowell

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A course using the book Liberating the Nations, which presents Biblical principles of government, education, economics, and politics. The Bible teaches, and history confirms, that to the degree that nations have applied the principles of the Bible in all spheres of life is the degree to which they have prospered, been free, and acted justly. Learn biblical principles as they apply to various spheres of life. Examine the role of the church, the family, the media, and civil government in a nation, and learn what you can do to bring Godly reform.

Pastor Boris, of Minsk, Belarus, says: "Liberating the Nations is more than just a textbook for the ministry - it is the weapon with which we can step against the ungodly totalitarian authority in my nation, using biblical methods."

Authors: Stephen McDowell and Mark Beliles

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Course using the book Defending the Declaration: How the Bible and Christianity Influenced the Writing of the Declaration of Independence by Gary Amos.

After ten years of research and four years of writing, Dr. Gary Amos reveals that the evidence from primary sources is irrefutable: underlying the Declaration is a foundation of Biblical principles and Christian influence. The Bible and Christianity - not deism and secularism - were the most important influences on the framers. Amos laments that America's educational system denies or ignores almost all of this evidence; evidence he believes to be undeniable.

Author: Gary Amos

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Course using the book Contending for the Constitution: Recalling the Christian Influence on the Writing of the Constitution and the Biblical Basis of American Law and Liberty by Mark A. Beliles and Douglas S. Anderson.

This companion to Defending the Declaration presents the case that the Constitution is based on Biblical principles and Christian influence. Using primary source evidence, the authors give an easy-reading history of the Constitutional Convention and the Founders' emphasis on religion as being necessary for its success. Evidence is given of how the spirit of the Constitution has greatly diminished today and a call for its defense.

Authors: Mark Beliles and Doug Anderson

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Is it unconstitutional for students to say "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance? Do vouchers for religious schools violate the separation of church and state? What would Jefferson think? Thomas Jefferson's letter to the Danbury Baptists in 1802 first exspressed the metaphor that Americans most commonly associate with the First Amendment. Where does it stand after 200 years? The Supreme Court continues to issue seemingly contradictory opinions. Positions of these issues vary greatly among government leaders, professors, and American citizens. In this symposium you will hear diverse opinions on the "wall of separation" from professors, lawyers, ministers, and educators, from both secular and Christian organizations.

Sessions include:1. Religious Perspectives of the Wall Metaphor by Martin Marty of the University of Chicago. 2. Religious Perspectives of the Wall Metaphor by James Smylie of Union Theological Seminary. 3. Historical Background of the Wall Metaphor by Dave Reinhardt of the Baptist Chruch of Danbury, Connecticut. 4. Historical Background of the Wall Metaphor by Mark Beliles of the Providence Foundation. 5. Historical Background of the Wall Metaphor by James Hutson of the Library of Congress. 6. Historical Background of the Wall Metaphor by Garrett Sheldon of the University of Virginia, Wise. 7. Development of Political Understandings of Wall Metaphor by Daniel Dreisbach of American University. 8. Development of Political Understandings of Wall Metaphor by Stephen McDowell of the Providence Foundation. 9. Development of Political Understandings of Wall Metaphor by Alf Mapp of Old Dominion University. 10. Development of Political Understandings of Wall Metaphor by Jim Henderson of American Center for Law and Justice.

Instructors: Martin Marty, James Smylie, Dave Reinhardt, Mark Beliles, James Hutson, Garrett Sheldon, Daniel Dreisbach, Stephen McDowell, Alf Mapp, Jim Henderson.

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A course using the book Running God's Way, a practical guide to running for political office. Finding the right formula for successful political campaigning doesn't have to be a mystery. This course unveils the proven campaign techniques revealed in God's Word and provides the winning strategies needed to succeed on Election Day.

In this complete guide to campaigning, candidates, supporters, and Christians wanting to impact their world will learn how to: Write a winning campaign plan; put together an enthusiastic volunteer team; deliver a memorable message; utilize technology to win elections; raise money; implement a successful door-to-door program; wage war from the trenches; and get out the vote on Election Day.

Author: Vicky Hartzler.

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