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God & Government
This course provides an excellent introduction to a Biblical philosophy of government, law, and politics.
Sessions include:
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The Ten Commandments: the Fundamental Law of God
(2 sessions)
2.
Liberty: the Fruit of Biblical Jurisdictional Authority
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The Fundamental Principles of Christian Nations
4.
The Advance of Liberty in History.
5.
America's Providential History.
Instructor:
Stephen McDowell
6 one-hour sessions on DVD.
(Course is also available on VHS, CD, & Audio tape.)
Course No.: STA01
**This order is the audit cost. To enroll for course credit ask for an enrollment form; for-credit cost is $70.**
$ 40.00
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Discipling the Nations
To disciple the nations we must fulfill both aspects of the Great Commission, the evangelistic mandate (to redeem man) and the cultural mandate (to redeem the earth).
The sessions include:
1. God's Sovereignty over the Nations
God governs in the affairs of His children, of the ungodly, and of nations. God raises up nations and they have responsibilities to Him. In governing in the affairs of men, God brings about a preparation of His people, revelation of His power and person, and consummation of His purpose. An understanding of God's sovereignty will produce a great confidence in us.
2. How to Disciple the Nations
This tape examines what a Christian nation is and what is needed to disciple the nations. It looks at key civil teachings of Jesus necessary for the discipling of nations including jurisdictional authority, the Biblical conception of society, three divine institutions and their purposes, and the religious foundation of all nations. Education is a key element in discipling the nations. The price we must pay to disciple the nations is great, as evidenced by William Penn.
3. Fulfilling the Cultural Mandate
A look at how men of God have helped establish God's Kingdom in the nations, including Samuel F.B. Morse, George Washington Carver, Cyrus McCormick, St. Patrick, and more. The cultural mandate calls us to use all our resources to express His image and likeness on the earth. Fulfilling this mandate requires us to discover truth through sciences, apply truth through technology, interpret truth through humanities, implement truth through commerce and social action, transmit truth through education and arts, and preserve truth through government and law.
4. The Influence of the Bible on the Development of American Constitutionalism
Christianity is the source of civil liberty and American constitutionalism. This tape examines how civil liberty is a product of the Bible in the hands of the people. It looks briefly at many significant civil documents of liberty in British and American history, including Patrick's Liber, the Magna Charta, Charter of Virginia, Mayflower Compact, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, "Blue Laws" of New Haven Colony, the Declaration and U.S. Constitution, and more.
Instructor:
Stephen McDowell
4 one-hour sessions on DVD.
(Course is available on videotape)
Course No.: STA02
**This order is the audit cost. To enroll for course credit ask for an enrollment form; for-credit cost is $70.**
$ 40.00
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Family Policy Perpsectives
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 DVD 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:
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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.
Two DVDs with an accompanying study guide.
Each session is about 20 minutes in length.
Course No.: STA05.
**This order is the audit cost. To enroll for course credit ask for an enrollment form; for-credit cost is $70.**
$ 40.00
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Building Godly Nations
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
Format:
9 CDs and 278 page book.
Course No.: STA06
**This order is the audit cost. To enroll for course credit ask for an enrollment form; for-credit cost is $110.**
$ 80.00
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Liberating the Nations
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
Format:
212 page book. Reading course.
Course No.: STA07
**This order is the audit cost. To enroll for course credit ask for an enrollment form; for-credit cost is $50.**
$ 20.00
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The Declaration of Independence
Course using the book
Defending the Declaration: How the Bible and Christianity Influenced the Writing ofthe 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
Format:
240 page book. Reading course.
Course No.: STA08
**This order is the audit cost. To enroll for course credit ask for an enrollment form; for-credit cost is $50.**
$ 20.00
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The Constitution of the United States
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
Format:
236 page book. Reading course.
Course No.: STA10
**This order is the audit cost. To enroll for course credit ask for an enrollment form; for-credit cost is $70.**
$ 20.00
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Jefferson's "Wall of Separation of Church & State"
Is it unconstitutional for students to say "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance? Do vouchers for religiousschools violate the separation of church and state? What would Jefferson think? Thomas Jefferson's letter to theDanbury Baptists in 1802 first expressed the metaphor that Americans most commonly associate with the FirstAmendment. 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:
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Religious Perspectives of the Wall Metaphor by Martin Marty of the University of Chicago.
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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 Church of Danbury, Connecticut.
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Historical Backgroundof the Wall Metaphor by Mark Beliles of the Providence Foundation.
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Historical Background of the WallMetaphor by James Hutson of the Library of Congress.
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Historical Background of the Wall Metaphor by Garrett Sheldon of the University of Virginia, Wise.
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Development of Political Understandings of Wall Metaphor by Daniel Dreisbach of American University.
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Development of Political Understandings of Wall Metaphor by Stephen McDowell of the Providence Foundation.
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Development of Political Understandings of Wall Metaphor by Alf Mapp of Old Dominion University.
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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.
Format:
Eleven 30-minute sessions on 6 CDs (or audiotapes).
Course No.: STA11
**This order is the audit cost. To enroll for course credit ask for an enrollment form; for-credit cost is $80.**
$ 50.00
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Running God's Way: Step By Step to a Successful Political Campaign
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:
W
rite a winning campaign plan
P
ut together an enthusiastic volunteer team
D
eliver a memorable message
U
tilize technology to win elections
R
aise money
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mplement a successful door-to-door program
W
age war from the trenches
and
G
et out the vote on Election Day.
Author:
Vicky Hartzler.
Former Missouri State Representative who was overwhelmingly elected three times to office and has organized campaigns for over 15 years.
287 page book.Reading course.
Course No.: STA12.
**This order is the audit cost. To enroll for course credit ask for an enrollment form; for-credit cost is $40.**
$ 25.00
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