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Founders Study Center
Below you will find a list of courses available at the Founders Study Center. In the course descriptions you can read a few sentences about each course and review each syllabus. If you have already registered, you can log in above. Then you will be able to access your courses below. If you have not registered, then you can access registration here and more information about the Founders Study Center here.
Available courses
Mentor Forum
Orientation and Important Information for Mentors of the Founders Study Center. All mentors serving for fall or spring courses should participate in Orientation.
C101: Preaching and Preachers
In this course students will have the opportunity to hear one of the greatest preachers of the twentieth century share his vision of preaching.
16 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
C103: Pastoral Theology
This course provides an introduction to the work of pastoral ministry by looking at its biblical foundations, theological concerns and practical responsibilities. In this course students will survey the qualifications for pastoral ministry, examine the nature of the pastoral ministry (including the call and role of a pastor), and interact with classic literature in the field of pastoral theology.
16 sessions with audio and video lectures by Dr. Tom Ascol
C104: Biblical Preaching
This course is a basic introduction to Bible exposition with an emphasis on the teaching and preaching of Scripture based on the intended meaning of the text.
16 sessions with video lectures by Dr. Tom Ascol
C201 Intro to Worship
True worship begins with a right understanding of God and a right view of ourselves in light of who He is and what He has revealed in His Word. This short course exhorts students to keep God as the priority in worship and in the whole of life.
10 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Bruce Leafblad
C202 Evangelism and the Excellencies of God
The glory of God is the motivation, the purpose and the goal for truly biblical evangelism. This short course outlines an approach to evangelism based on that truth, providing biblical principles and practical advice for greater effectiveness in fulfilling our Lord’s commission.
10 sessions with audio lectures by Pastor Jim Odens and Evangelist R.F. Gates
C204 Church Planting and Missions
This course provides an overview of church planting in North America. Students will examine the task of church planting from vision to launch in its theological, theoretical, and practical dimensions.
16 sessions
C205 Ministry of Worship
This course is a study of Christian worship from its biblical roots, through its development and expression through church history, to contemporary styles and practices. Emphasis will also be given to principles of planning, leading and evaluating worship.
16 sessions with video lectures by Dr. Ken Puls.
C302 Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure
Learn about the causes and cure for spiritual depression from a master physician and minister, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
16 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
C303 Christian Maturity
This course is designed for young and old alike, for those who have only recently followed Christ and those who have walked with Him for years. It serves as a call to Christian growth in a childish age. We will biblically and practically examine what it means to "grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ" (Ephesians 4:15).
16 sessions with video lectures by Dr. Jared Longshore.
C304 Christians Leadership
This course is an analysis of the tasks, styles, and models of leadership, giving special emphasis to the biblical guidelines and church context of Christian leadership.
16 sessions with video lectures by Dr. Jared Longshore.
C410 Baptist Covenant Theology
This short course provides an introduction to a Reformed Baptist view of the covenants.
10 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Fred Malone and Dr. Jim Renihan
C530 Theology of the Reformers
Study the theology of St. Augustine, Calvin, Luther, Zwingli and other men who helped bring about the Reformation.
16 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Timothy George
C560: Intro to the Puritans
The Puritans have provided a rich and profitable heritage of doctine and devotion. They lingered long in the Word of God and sought to apply its truths to every aspect of life and worship. This short course offers students a brief historical overview of the Puritans and thier value to us today.
10 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Mark Dever, Dr. J. I. Packer and others.
C580: Baptist Identity
This course offers students the opportunity to study the history and distinctives of Baptists from their seventeenth century origin as a separate denomination to the present day.
16 sessions with audio lectures by Dr. Tom Nettles.