"A Study on Christianity and the Law of the Land"

Join the Institute on the Constitution through a twelve lecture series by Constitutional Law Professor John Eidsmoe of Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University, Alabama along with other selected materials by David Barton of Wallbuilders.

The program is intended to reconnnect Americans to the history of the American Republic and to their heritage of freedom under law. By exploring the fundamental principles of civil government upon which our Constitional Republic was founded, and by studying the original intent of the founders, we can begin to recover the lost freedoms that require knowledge and vigilance to protect and defend. Today, many Americans are surprised but delighted to learn that we were founded as a Constitutional Republic of sovereign States with a federal government of purposely limited powers based on Biblical principles. The recovery and application of these principles is necessary for the reclamation of the Republic.

The course will be held on Monday evenings at 6:00 pm beginning January 11, 2010 and continue for twelve weeks, ending March 29, 2010. The location will be Trinity Presbyterian Church 5236 Vogel Rd, Evansville IN.

The course is hosted by Thomas Weddle, he may be contacted by phone at 812-962-3704

Lectures

A Biblical View of History, Law, and Government
The Discovery, Settlement, and Evangelization of America
Beliefs of the Founding Fathers
The Founding Fathers' Five Fold Formula
From Independence to the Constitution
Preamble; Article I
Articles II and III
Articles IV Thru VII
The Bill of Rights: The First Amendment
Amendments II Thru XXVII
From Biblical Absolutes to Evolutionary Humanism
A Victory Plan for Restoring Our Constitutional Heritage

Mr. Weddle will be sharing his experiences over thirteen years of Constitutional litigation which led, not only to an interest in American history and preserving our legal heritage, but a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and understanding of Scripture and its application to our lives today. This is the third time Mr. Weddle has hosted this class in the Evansville area, comments of past students are below:

Student Testimonials and Comments:

I feel fortunate that I was able to attend your "Institute on the Constitution" course with my son in early 2007. The course study was very educational for both of us. It provided both of us with a much better understanding of the Biblical origins, fundamental beliefs, and governing intent that our country's founding fathers had in mind while they penned our Constitution. In order to understand individual rights and the government's role in our life, it is important to understand the original context and limits that our government placed upon itself. The course material was organized and presented in a format that was both efficient and concise. It would have taken me years to compile the volumes of text, study them and then summarize them into your "Institute on the Constitution" course. This class was a blessing for both my son and I. Our increased knowledge of the Constitution and having a better understanding of its interpretations has been very rewarding. I would like to take the course again when my daughter can attend. Thank you for your dedication of time and efforts required for presenting the "Institute on the Constitution" course.

Steve Fritchley, Evansville, IN

The IOTC was an excellent course on the Constitution. I appreciated the fact that it is approached from a Christian Perspective. The videos clearly explain the basics of the Constitution and its development. Thomas added a lot of information on the development of the Constitution as it codified the few hundred years of legal and political improvement that preceded it. He further explained these concepts in terms that made it understandable and showed how the Kings of England went beyond their legal powers and became tyrants. This helped me to understand that the revolution wasn't as much a rebellion as it was a neccessary end to return the liberties of the people, that had been the Christian legal heritage of the British Empire for centuries. Attending this course made me more aware of the need to understand personal legal standing. Thus becoming a more responsible citizen and helped me to think more consistently as a Christian with freedoms, rights and responsibilities. I would commend this class to anyone wanting to develop a more comprehensive understanding of law and a better understanding of liberties. Now that I know it is being held I plan to attend and will bring my high school aged children.

Chris Politano, Evansville, IN

I wanted to get back with you as to the impact of the course from the Institute on the Constitution (and your teaching). I would highly recommend the course sponsored by Institute on the Constitution - it is well worth the time spent, especially with the ever growing attack on our Constitution. I have always been a huge proponent of the Constitution, but more from a second amendment perspective. This course solidified my respect for the Constitution and its framers, and also gave me a new outlook that transcends one single issue such as the right to keep and bear arms. This course also gave me a new understanding of the impact that both scripture and English common law had on the framing of our Constitution. It is hard to summarize all I learned in such a short summary.

Gary Williams, Evansville, IN

We highly recommend taking the Institute on the Constitution Program. Thomas Weddle gives an accurate and concise account of our country's history and of our Founding Father's part in the formation of our U.S. Constitution. Also presented is clear evidence of Divine intervention in the creation of our country. It is an exciting class of how our country was truly founded.

Michael and Pam Knott, Evansville, IN

The Institute on the Constitution course teaches students how to live and think like Christians in a day when the line between the City of Man and the City of God is blurred. Thomas Weddle does an outstanding job introducing the class to the thoughts, theology and writings of our founders. The class helped me understand the liberties I have in Christ and my duties as a citizen in God's kingdom. I offer high praise for the course material and video instruction as well. Fathers and teachers will benefit greatly by attending this course as they prepare to equip the next generation of citizens.

Bobby Cannon, Mt. Vernon, IN

I want to thank you for making the lectures of Law Professor Colonel Eidsmoe and your own lectures available to me and my congregation. I have followed some of the many writings of Prof. Eidsmoe since the early 1980's when he was the legal adviser for Concerned Women of America. His encyclopedic knowledge of our US legal heritage needs to be gotten out to all US Christians so that they learn the wondrous accomplishments of our past and can pass on our legal heritage to their children.

Cordially in Christ,
Reverand Sam Allison, Pastor of Covenant Reformed Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Mt. Vernon, IN

Course Materials

Course materials include one (1) student textbook (268 pgs) along with the following Founding documents: Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, US Constitution, Bill of Rights and subsequent Amendments, Northwest Ordinance and Frederick Bastiat's, "The Law". ** Registration deadline for this class is December 15, 2009 -(A few spots are still open as of 12/15/09) - course textbookss and other materials will be delivered to students on January 11, 2010 at the first class.

Registration fee is $ 49.95 and includes all materials listed above, families may share a textbook, or purchase additional copies below for $ 29.95 (inclusive of shipping & handling charges if ordered when registering for the course)

Returning students may take the course again for a fee of $ 20.00, additional textbooks are $ 29.95 (inclusive of shipping & handling charges if ordered when registering for the course)

** Note: Acquisition of course materials is subject to volume sensitive pricing, if sufficient students register for the 2010 Course (at least 50 registrations), a copy of "This Independent Republic" by RJ Rushdoony will be included in materials as well.

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December 16, 2009 UPDATE - Twelve seats are still available, if you're late in registering, better hurry

IOTC Registration - $ 49.95 Twelve Week Course

Complete this order form to register for the 2010 Institute on the Constitution, the registration fee is applied to a family - not individuals. Includes all materials listed above. Additional student textbooks are available below for those that wish to have more than one, after clicking register, you may return to this page to add additional student textbooks to your order.

When you fill out your registration please let me know how many members of your family will be taking the course so that proper seating arrangments can be planned.

Returning Student Registration - $ 20.00

Returning students are welcome to take the course again and reuse their original student textbooks, additional copies are available, if needed. This registration does not include a student textbooks and other materials, if you are a returning student but would like all of those materials please use the new registration above. After clicking register, you may return to this page to add additional student textbooks to your order, below.

When you fill out your registration please let me know how many members of your family will be taking the course so that proper seating arrangments can be planned.

Additional Student Textbooks - $ 29.95 ea.

After clicking either the New Registration or Returning Registration button above, you may return to this page and add additional student textbooks to your registration. Shipping and handling charges are inclusive if ordered at the time of your registration.

Please Note: When you check out PayPal will process your credit card, or direct payment, through my business account: Lifetime Health. Also, registration is non-refundable after December 15, 2009.