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A Christian Survey of World History
Lessons in History
The purpose of a study of history is to shape the future. History is God-ordained and presents the great battle between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Man. Nothing about history is meaningless—history is always faith and philosophy is action. –This course has served to equip Christians for faith and action for over five decades. It can be used as a stand-alone curriculum, or as a supplement to a study of world History. The course consists of lectures, a full text supporting the lectures, questions for review and discussion, and an answer key.
The Cure of Souls
51 Lessons in Psychology & Confession
This course involves reading each chapter of the book Cure of Souls by R.J. Rushdoony, with the additional option of listening to relevant audio lectures and articles (with links provided to the Chalcedon site). Questions for thought and discussion accompany each chapter, providing the opportunity to consider the concepts covered in greater depth. Group discussions are available weekly online (you must register to participate live), along with the option of having the recording of the discussion emailed to you with a link. The questions were prepared by Beth Bingaman, and she and Andrea Schwartz will jointly moderate class discussions.
The Foundations of Social Order
23 Lessons in Creeds
Every social order rests on a creed, on a concept of life and law, and represents a religion in action. Wherever there is an attack on the organization of society, there is an attack on its religion. The basic faith of a society means growth in terms of that faith, but any tampering with its basic structure is revolutionary activity. …Every creed, however healthy, is also under continual attack; the culture which neglects to defend and furthers its creedal base is exposing its heart to the enemy’s knife. The life of a society is its creed. This course is a study on the creedal foundations of Christian civilization to enable the people of God to reconstruct the social order based on the Word of God.
Freud
10 Lessons in Psychology
“Modern society cannot be fully understood without reference to the philosophy and practices of Sigmund Freud. Although modern psychoanalysis and psychiatry have moved away from Freud’s original practices, he remains a dominant influence in the effort to remove the Christian religion and influence in the lives of individuals. Freud was at war with God and this short mini course gives a good understanding of the logical conclusions of his thinking.”
In His Service
31 Lessons in Charity
This course involves reading each chapter of the book In His Service by R.J. Rushdoony, with the additional option of listening to related audio lectures of his (with links provided to the Chalcedon site). A short video summary of each chapter by Andrea Schwartz highlights relevant concepts in each, geared toward answering the question, Why Is This Important. Questions for thought and discussion accompany each chapter, providing the opportunity to consider the concepts covered in greater depth. For the truly ambitious, you can formulate a Point of View paper which you can submit to get your ideas critiqued with comments given, and to get any questions answered.
The Institutes of Biblical Law
148 Lessons in Biblical Law
This course involves reading each section in the Institutes of Biblical Law by R.J. Rushdoony, with the additional option of listening to corresponding audio lectures of his (with links provided to the Chalcedon site). A video summary by Andrea Schwartz highlights relevant concepts in each section geared toward application in day-to-day life. Questions for thought and discussion accompany each section, providing the opportunity to consider the concepts covered in greater depth. Group discussions are available weekly online, along with the option of individual discussion and mentoring.
Law & Liberty
31 Lessons in Biblical Law
This course involves reading each chapter of the book Law & Liberty by R.J. Rushdoony, with the additional option of reading and listening to related material (with links provided to the Chalcedon site). Questions for thought and discussion accompany each chapter, providing the opportunity to consider the concepts covered in greater depth. Group discussions can be scheduled with your study group online with one of the CTTI staff. For the truly ambitious, you can formulate a Point of View paper which you can submit to get your ideas critiqued and comments given. These often result in person-to-person discussion either by phone or conferencing software.
Revolt Against Maturity
49 Lessons in Psychology
This course involves reading each chapter of the book Revolt Against Maturity by R.J. Rushdoony, with the additional option of listening to corresponding audio lectures of his (with links provided to the Chalcedon site). A short video summary of each chapter by Andrea Schwartz and Catherine Brown highlights relevant concepts in each geared toward answering the question, Why Is This Important. Questions for thought and discussion accompany each section, providing the opportunity to consider the concepts covered in greater depth. Group discussions are available weekly online (you must register to participate live), along with the option of having the recording of the discussion emailed to you with a link. For the truly ambitious, you can formulate a Point of View paper which you can submit to get your ideas critiqued and comments given.
Systematic Theology
Lessons in Theology
This study is an effort to apply Scripture systematically to various spheres of faith and life. The word theology means God’s word; it begins with the presupposition that Scripture is the word of God, and the duty of the theologian is to understand it and to apply it to every area of life and thought. Theology belongs in the pulpit, the school, the workplace, the family, and everywhere. Society as a whole is weakened when theology is neglected or approached with a smorgasbord mentality, picking and choosing that which pleases them. It begins with the presupposition that Scripture is the word of God. Without a systematic application of theology we end up, in the name of Christianity, interpretations of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit which are alien to Scripture.
Hebrews, James, and Jude
Lessons in EpistlesHebrews, when it was written, was a summons to break with Judaism, and to serve Christ the Redeemer-King fully and faithfully, without compromise. In our day, it means to break with the prevailing culture of humanistic statism and those wayward churches that have made themselves the handmaidens to Christ’s enemies.