Free Seminary Classes

Chris in his blog, Cloud of Witnesses, has written a post on how to find free education and free books. These sites will give you free mp3's of class lectures and also class syllabi. Here are some sites that he listed and some that I found:

• Biblical Training - This site is run by Bill Mounce who has been a pastor and seminary professor. It offers free courses by reputable scholars in theology, church history, practical ministry, and biblical content.
• Worldwide Classroom - This site is an extension of Covenant Theological Seminary. They offer 26 different courses such as: Youth Ministry, Life and Teachings of Jesus, Christian Ethics, etc. I have already begun listening to "Hebrews to Revelations" and am enjoying it immensely.
• Dimensions of the Faith - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has an area of their site dedicated to providing free seminary courses. They offer ten courses such as: God's People through the Ages, Study the Bible for All its Worth (I have the book that is based and the class and highly recommend it), and Prophets and Promise.

We should always be striving to improve our understanding of God's Word and what better way is there to do so than for free. Also, if you know of any other free courses, please comment below.
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Mr. Ask a Question in Class to Try to Look Smarter Guy

Mark has a great article on a pet peeve of mine.

• This is one of the most frustrating things about Christian colleges.  I have never known or heard of students arguing or enlightening their professors at public universities.  For Christians, all it seems to take is a New Testament survey class, and one is ready to show the teacher his errors.  
• This really bugs me because I am paying about $33 an hour to set in class and be taught the views of my professors. I am not paying to hear what “Mr. Ask a Question in Class to Try to Look Smarter Guy” thinks. The only time I believe that questions should be asked in class is when one does not understand what is being taught or needs more explanation on the topic.  If you want to argue you need to do it after class.  I think that Mark's article should be passed out to every student that applies to seminary.

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