Dan Phillips inquired as to whether or not I was going to update my Summer Listening post prepared last year. (Evidently he has listened to all of the thousands of hours of free audio I previously referenced.) So, Dan, and anyone else who is interested, here are some additional free audio books, lectures, seminars, and sermons for you.
Free Audio Resources For Personal Study
(compiled by Kevin Stilley)
Apologetics, Philosophy, Social Issues and Ethics
Christian Apologetics, by John Frame. This series of 27 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Christian Apologetics, by Ron Nash. This 30 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This an introductory course to Christian Apologetics. These lectures were given at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida during the fall of 2001.
Apologetics and Outreach, by Jerram Barrs. An analysis of the philosophical, religious, and scientific beliefs and ideas that have shaped different cultures and are now reshaping our multicultural and pluralistic society. Differences in attitudes toward the value and purpose of life, sexual identity and roles, racial and cultural differences, God, good and evil, superstition, etc., are all discussed with the goal of learning how to better communicate the Gospel in our society. These 26 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
History of Philosophy and Christian Thought, by John Frame. This series of 35 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
History of Philosophy and Christian Thought, by Ron Nash. This 48 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This course is a basic introduction to the history of philosophy and Christian thought. These lectures were given at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida during the fall semester of 2001.
Christian Ethics, by Ron Nash. This lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This course is a basic introduction to pastoral and social ethics. There are 22 separate lectures totaling approximately 16 hours. These lectures were given at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida.
Christian Ethics, by David Jones. Explores the structure and content of Christian ethics and the goal, motive, and norm of the Christian life; offers an analysis of ethical issues related to authority, life, sexuality, property, and truthfulness. These 24 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Pastoral and Social Ethics, by John Frame. This series of 43 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Pastoral And Social Ethics, by Harold O.J. Brown. This series of 24 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
C.S. Lewis, by Knox Chamblin. This series of 27 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Francis Schaeffer: The Early Years, by Jerram Barrs. Identification of the biblical emphasis in the thought and life of Francis and Edith Schaeffer, with a focus on the development of their early ministry in the United States and Europe and the founding of L’Abri. The course considers issues related to spiritual growth, the Christian family, the unity of the church, Christians and the arts, and various aspects of Christian ministry. These 23 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Francis Schaeffer: Later Years, by Jerram Barrs. Continuation of material in Francis Schaeffer: The Early Years. An examination of the biblical emphasis in the thought and life of Francis and Edith Schaeffer, with focus on the developments in Schaeffer’s theological, cultural, and social concerns from the time of L’Abri’s founding until his death in 1984. These 25 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Preaching Christ in a Postmodern World, by Tim Keller and Edmund Clowney. This series of 35 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Advanced Worldview Analysis, by Ron Nash. This 24 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This an introductory course to the analysis of worldviews. These lectures were given at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida during the spring of 2002.
Questions You Cannot Avoid, by Paige Patterson. This series of 14 chapel sermons were originally given at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and are available through iTunes U. You can also access these sermons via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/Patterson/patterson_chapelsp09.cfm
Introduction to Islam, by Timothy Tennent. This lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This course is an introduction to the religion of Islam. There are 24 separate lectures totaling approximately 16 hours. These lectures were given at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts.
Introduction to Buddhism, by Timothy Tennent. This 20 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced.
World Religions Basics: A Comparison of Major World Religions, Course developed by RBC Ministries/ChristianCourses.com – Have you ever wondered what the world believes about spiritual issues? This World Religions Basics FastTrax will provide you with a vital, though simplified, overview of different religious faiths and practices around our diverse planet. Special attention will be given to the five major faiths: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, comparing their beliefs about creation, sacred scriptures, and salvation. Also included will be basic principles of relationship in interacting with other faiths. – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=16
Worldview Basics: A Comparison of Major Worldviews, Course developed by RBC Ministries/ChristianCourses.com
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have been born into another home, culture, or religious faith? Everyone is influenced by his or her culture. The perspective of life we adopt from our background and life experience is called our worldview. This course summarizes and compares seven major worldviews and shows how each one attempts to answer certain basic questions of life. By the completion of this course, you will examine what makes a biblical worldview unique. – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=16
Apologetics: Know Why You Believe – The following courses are available through ChristianCourses.com — 10 Reasons To Believe In The Christian Faith 10 Reasons To Believe God Became A Man 10 Reasons To Believe In The Existence Of God 10 Reasons To Believe In Life After Death 10 Reasons To Believe Real Christians Can Look Like They’re Not 10 Reasons To Believe In The Resurrection 10 Reasons To Believe In Christ Rather Than Religion 10 Reasons To Believe In The Bible The Da Vinci Code – Separating Fact From Fiction The Miracles of Jesus 10 Reasons To Believe In A God Who Allows Suffering
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Old Testament Survey/Theology
Old Testament Survey, by Douglas Stuart. This 37 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced . This course is an overview of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. These lectures were given at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary during the spring of 2001.
Old Testament Theology, by Paul House. This 20 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced . Dr. Paul House walks you through the theology of the entire Old Testament. His textbook, Old Testament Theology, is a standard in the field and now you can enjoy hearing him talk through the topic and enjoy his unique humor. The lectures were originally given when Paul was guest lecturing at Beeson Divinity School in 2002.
Old Testament History 1, by James Allman. This 20 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Old Testament History 2 and Poetry, by Gene Pond. This 8 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/
Genesis Thru Joshua, by Richard Belcher. This series of 27 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
The Pentateuch, by Richard Pratt. This series of 29 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Studies in Leviticus. We often struggle with the book of Leviticus because it does not seem relevant to us. Learn why Leviticus is important and how its laws, regulations, and ceremonies teach us not only about our sin, but also about God’s amazing plan of redemption through Christ. These 7 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Studies in Judges. Who were the judges found in the book of Judges? What was their purpose? This course highlights several judges in the Old Testament and why they were necessary. Learn how their acts of deliverance reveal God’s mercy and love for his rebellious people, as well as the importance of passing on knowledge of the Lord to the next generation. These 6 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Judges Thru Esther, by Richard Belcher. This series of 27 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Judges Thru Poets, by John Currid. This series of 37 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Hebrew Poetry, by Richard Belcher. This series of 26 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Psalms and Wisdom Books, by Phil Long. Explore the poetic and wisdom books of the Old Testament, including principles for interpreting these kinds of literature, with emphasis on application to contemporary concerns. These 33 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Isaiah Thru Malachi, by Richard Belcher. This series of 34 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Prophets, by Stephen Bramer. This 19 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Old Testament History, by Phil Long. Explore the historical books of the Old Testament — Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings — including a brief look at the Pentateuch. Students will gain valuable insight into how to study and learn from these books of the Old Testament. These 36 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Old Testament Surveys – The following courses are available through ChristianCourses.com —Genesis-Leviticus: God Builds a People For Himself; Numbers-Joshua: The Tragedy of Fear and the Glory of Faith; Judges-1 Samuel: Israel’s Choice From God-Rule to Human-Rule; 2 Samuel-2 Kings: The Difference Leaders Make; 1 Chronicles-Nehemiah: Up From the Ashes; Lamentations-Job: God’s Path Through Pain; Proverbs-Psalms: Singing the Sounds of Real Life; Daniel-Micah: Studies of Integrity – Good Men in Bad Times; Ecclesiastes-Isaiah: God Guides His People Through Poets and Prophets; Jeremiah-Ezekiel: Human Failure and Divine Success – A Study in Contrast; Jonah-Habakkuk: The God of Israel and the God of the Nations; Haggai-Malachi: No Substitute for Obedience ; Old Testament Basics (FastTrax)
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Old Testament Exegesis
Preaching the book of Amos. 7 audio recordings from a conference held at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary . Available through iTunes U and you can also access these audio recordings via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/conferences/AdvExpoPreach2007/conference_audio.cfm
New Testament Bible Survey
New Testament Introduction, by Darrell Bock. This 17 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
New Testament Survey – Gospels, by Robert Stein. This 33 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This is the first part of an introductory course to the New Testament, covering the books Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These lectures were given at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky during the fall of 2002.
New Testament Survey – Acts Through Revelation, by Robert Stein. This 33 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced . This is the second part of an introductory course to the New Testament, covering the books from Acts to Revelation. These lectures were given at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky during the spring of 2003.
Life of Christ, by J. Dwight Pentecost. This 15 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Gospels and Acts, by Knox Chamblin. This series of 46 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Introduction to the New Testament – Gospels and Acts, by Craig Blomberg. This 35 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced . This class studies issues of introduction for the four Gospels and Acts, and, using the English New Testament, provides a harmonistic study of the life of Christ with a focus on his essential teachings, the theology of evangelism, and the planting of the church as recorded in Acts.
Introduction to the New Testament – Romans to Revelation, by Craig Blomberg. This 35 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced . Using the English New Testament, this course surveys the New Testament epistles and the apocalypse. Issues of introduction and content receive emphasis as well as a continual focus on the theology of evangelism and on the contemporary relevance of the variety of issues these documents raise for contemporary life.
Life and Teachings of Jesus, by Dan Doriani. A study of the life and teachings of Jesus, with a special emphasis on the work of salvation that He accomplished. The class examines the historical setting of Jesus’ ministry and the special emphasis of each Gospel. These 38 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
The Gospels, by Mark Bailey. This 9 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Pauline Epistles, by Knox Chamblin. This series of 48 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Life and Letters of Paul, by Hans Bayer. A study of the purpose, theology, and chronology of Acts and the missionary strategy of the apostle Paul, as well as a look at the major Pauline epistles. The course also introduces students to key aspects of Pauline theology. These 35 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Hebrews Through Revelation, by Simon Kistemaker. This series of 27 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Hebrews, General Epistles and Revelation, by Stanley Toussaint. This 18 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Hebrews to Revelation, by Dan Doriani. A study of the general letters and Revelation, with an emphasis on application to contemporary concerns. These 36 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
New Testament History and Theology, by David Chapman. Survey of the cultural context and major themes of New Testament teaching, with particular focus on the death and resurrection of Christ and its implications for the believer’s faith and life. These 25 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
New Testament Theology, by Frank Thielman. This 14 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced . Our goal in this course, simply put, is to understand the basic theological message of the New Testament both in its diversity of expression and in its fundamental conceptual unity. To accomplish this goal, the course will pursue three objectives. We will begin by laying a historical and philosophical foundation for our understanding of the theology of the New Testament. We will then examine the major theological themes of the three parts of the New Testament canon. We will, finally, study the theological themes that bind the entire New Testament together as a conceptually unified book.
New Testament Survey – The following courses are available through ChristianCourses.com — New Testament Basics: Things We Thought We Knew; Matthew-Mark: Two Presentations of Jesus; Luke–John: Two Interpretations of Jesus ; Jesus in Galilee – Popularity & Misunderstanding; Luke–John: Jesus in Judea – Opposition & Rejection; Acts: Crucifixion, Resurrection & Proclamation; Galatians-1 Corinthians: Paul’s Earliest Letters; 1 & 2 Corinthians: Two Letters to a Tough Church; Romans – Ephesians: The Letter to the Roman Church & Letters From a Roman Prison; 1 Timothy- Hebrews: Letters to Pastors & to a Church Struggling to Believe; James-Jude: Letters to Everyone – General & Johannine Epistles; Revelation: The Book of Revelation – The End & The Beginning ; New Testament Basics (FastTrax)
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New Testament Exegesis
Biblical Greek, by Bill Mounce. This 35 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. These lectures will take you through the main points of each chapter in the author’s Basics of Biblical Greek (Zondervan).
Elements of Greek 1, by Mike Burer. This 20 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
The Sermon on the Mount, by Paige Patterson. This series of 12 chapel sermons were originally given at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and are available through iTunes U. You can also access these sermons via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/Patterson/patterson_chapelsp08.cfm
A Pilgrims Priesthood (1 Peter), by Paige Patterson. This series of 11 chapel sermons were originally given at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and are available through iTunes U. You can also access these sermons via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/Patterson/patterson_chapelsp08.cfm
Revelation, by Paige Patterson. This series of 12 chapel sermons were originally given at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and are available through iTunes U. You can also access these sermons via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/Patterson/patterson_revelation.cfm
Preaching the Parables. 4 audio recordings from a conference held at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary . Available through iTunes U and you can also access these audio recordings via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/conferences/AdvExpoPreach2008/conference_audio.cfm
Church History
History of Christianity 1, by Frank James. This series of 33 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
History of Christianity 2, by Frank James. This series of 31 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Church History 1, by Gerald Bray. This 13 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. The life and thought of the Christian church from the apostolic period up to the Reformation. Designed as an orientation to the shape of the whole tradition with special focus on the history of Christian doctrine and spirituality.
Church History 2, by Gerald Bray. This 21 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. The life and thought of the Christian church from the Reformation to modern times. Designed as an orientation to the shape of the whole tradition with special focus on the history of Christian doctrine and spirituality.
Ancient and Medieval Church History, by David Calhoun. A study of Christianity from the Early Church to the dawn of the Reformation, with source material readings. This course places an emphasis on the application of church history to life and ministry and helps the student to understand the development of Christian thought and the formulation of doctrine as part of God’s overall pattern of history. These 35 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
History and Theology of the Puritans, by J.I. Packer. This series of 13 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Martin Luther, by Gordon Isaac. This 20 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This course is an introduction to the life and writings of the great German reformer, Martin Luther. There are 20 lectures totaling approximately 18 hours. These lectures were given at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts.
Church and the World (20th Century), by James Anderson. This series of 14 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Anabaptists – Day-Higginbotham Lectures 2008. This series of 5 lectures were originally given at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and are available through iTunes U. You can also access these sermons via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/lecture_series/Day-Higginbotham_2008/lecture_audio.cfm
Reformation and Modern Church History, by David Calhoun. The study of Christianity from the Reformation to the present, with source material readings. In this course Dr. Calhoun helps the student understand the development of Christian thought and apply church history to contemporary ideas and issues. The course also includes a brief overview of historic revivals and world missions. These 37 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Foundations of the Christian Church: From the Early Church to the Great Schism– This fifteen lesson course from ChristianCourses.com is a concentrated study of key events in the history of the church, giving special emphasis to the persecution of the early church through the thirteenth century. You will not only become acquainted to the story of Christianity, but will be challenged to integrate your Christian heritage into your life setting and experience. — http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=23
Missions
History of Missions, by Samuel Larson. This series of 36 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
God’s World Mission, by Nelson Jennings. This course offers a biblical, theological, and historical consideration of God’s redemption of His world. These 17 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Theology of Mission, by Peter Kuzmic. This 19 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. Dr. Kuzmic provides a framework for a theology of world missions based on a biblical worldview. We must live as citizens of two kingdoms. Our missiology needs to be theologically grounded, and our theology, missiologically focused. The documents that were written by delegates at the Lausanne Conference on World Missions have had a significant influence in defining and encouraging the practical application of a biblical view of world missions.
World Mission, by Mark Young. This 5 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Practical Theology (Ministry)
Pastoral Theology, by John Piper. This 46 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This course is designed to acquaint students with the practical application of Christian doctrine to a wide variety of issues. The course addresses such issues as fighting personal sin, prayer and fasting, roles of men and women, suffering, worship, God’s sovereignty, eldership, inspiration of Scripture, and motivation for life and ministry. Students will be urged not only to consider the biblical underpinnings for these issues, but how to apply them to every-day life.
Theology of Suffering, Disability, and the Church, by Joni Eareckson Tada and Larry Waters. This 16 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Biblical Hermeneutics, by Robert Stein. This 30 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced . This course is an introductory course to the principles and practice of biblical interpretation. These lectures were given at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky during the fall of 2002. Dr. Robert Stein covers the history of the English Bible and then moves into the rules for interpreting the biblical text, including the role of the Holy Spirit in the hermeneutical process. He then spends considerable time moving through the different genres of literature (e.g., proverbs, poetry, parables, narrative),
Spiritual Life, by Ramesh Richard and Timothy Ralston. This 19 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Evangelism, by Doug Cecil. This 16 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
First Steps In Christian Counseling – The following courses are available through ChristianCourses.com — SoulCare Foundations 101: The Basic Model (FastTrax), SoulCare Foundations 201: Understanding People & Problems (FastTrax), SoulCare Foundations 301: Provisions And Practices (FastTrax), SoulCare Foundations 401: Community-Where SoulCare Happens (FastTrax), Ministering to People in Pain (FastTrax)
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Bible Study Methods, by Mark Bailey. This 16 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Christ Centered Preaching, Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, by Bryan Chapell. explores the unifying principle of grace that binds all Scripture together. He outlines and demonstrates the principles and practice of sermon crafting and delivery to illuminate the message of grace in each passage, and to submit it to God’s Spirit for the transformation of lives through preaching. These 25 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Expository Preaching 1, by Timothy Warren. This 12 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Dynamics of Leadership, by Howard Hendricks. This 10 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Worship, by Gary Parrett. This 20 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This course is an introductory level course in worship. These lectures were given at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary during the summer of 2001.
Christian Worship, by Mark Dalbey. This course is designed to motivate and equip pastors and worship leaders to develop worship ministries in local churches that are biblically based, bring glory to God, are full of both reverence and joy, are a delight and pleasure to God and His people, and are vital parts of an overall approach to ministry and church growth. In this course we will take a biblical, historical, and contemporary look at the Regulative Principle of Worship. The course is presented in a format that combines lecture and discussion utilizing the participation of the students as well as the professor. Students will leave the class with a theological and biblical foundation for corporate worship in a local congregation, as well as practical helps in planning and leading worship services that are excellent in quality, culturally relevant, and full of both awe and celebration. These 20 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Pastoral Counseling , by Rod Mays. This series of 20 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Pastoral Counseling , by Andrew Peterson. This series of 20 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Disabilities and the Church , by Andrew Peterson. This series of 30 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Educational Ministry of the Church , by Andrew Peterson. This series of 25 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Educational Ministry of the Church, by Gary Parrett. This lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This course is an introductory level course to the ministry of education within the church. These lectures were given at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary during the summer of 2000 and the spring of 2001. There are 26 separate lectures totaling about 13 hours.
History and Philosophy of Christian Education, by Mike Lawson. This 7 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Grace in the Church , by Steve Brown. This series of 37 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Theology of Ministry , by Joel Hunter. This series of 17 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Building Healthy Churches – 9 Marks. 9 audio recordings from a conference held at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary . Available through iTunes U and you can also access these audio recordings via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/lecture_series/Day-Higginbotham_2008/lecture_audio.cfm
Biblical Counseling. 25 audio recordings from conferences held at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary . Available through iTunes U and you can also access 11 these audio recordings via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/lecture_series/Day-Higginbotham_2008/lecture_audio.cfm and the other 14 at http://www.swbts.edu/events/conferences/2008BiblicalCounselingConference/conference_audio.cfm
Introduction to Biblical Counseling, by Gary Barnes. This 20 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Youth Ministry, by Mark Davis. This course offers a theological and practical approach to youth ministry in the church, including the place of youth ministry in the church’s philosophy of ministry and principles for overseeing a youth ministry program. These 22 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Introduction to Public Speaking, by Haddon Robinson – This course talks about a way to overcome dullness by taking the material and putting it together, not just according to a logical outline, but according to a psychological outline. We want to speak as a listener likes it. The course is taught by Dr. Haddon Robinson who is widely regarded as an expert in the area of preaching. Dr. Robinson was named one of the twelve most effective preachers in the English-speaking world in a 1996 Baylor University poll. He is also co-director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Gordon-Conwell. – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=10
Leading From Your Strengths, by John Trent and Rodney Cox – This course is designed to help you not only discover your God-given strengths, but to also give you a foundation for building an even closer leadership team. The teaching by Dr. John Trent and Rodney Cox will share the core biblical principles they’ve seen strengthen teams and families across the country—and that can make a significant difference in your ministry team and family as well. – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=10
The Four A’s of Leadership For Women, by Elisabeth Selzer – This two-part course will help you become a more effective leader through realizing your unique attributes in the kingdom of God. We serve an intentional God who made us purposefully and perfectly to accomplish His will in our lives. As a leader, we are called to influence others, but how do we understand and work with our own experiences, gifts, and life situations so that we can be effective? This seminar will encourage you to become the leader God desires you to be. Dr. Selzer expounds upon what she calls “The Four A’s of Leadership: Appreciate, Accentuate, Alleviate, and Activate.” – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=10
Group Dynamics, by Deb McCormick – Group Dynamics, a course for anyone who leads a ministry group of one kind or another. Groups are the heartbeat of any ministry. That is where the personal touch happens—where hearts are opened, needs are met, lives are changed. Without feeling connected, people may participate in our ministry groups, but will they be changed as a result? It isn’t what we learn in our groups that transforms lives; it’s doing something differently because of what we’ve learned. Join us in exploring 10 effective ways to guide ministry groups in “Group Dynamics.” We have to stop doing what comes naturally and start doing what works! – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=10
Developing Your Spiritual Life – Course developed by RBC Ministries/ChristianCourses.com
This FastTrax course is designed to help you grow spiritually by offering key principles on assurance of salvation, a meaningful devotional life, vital fellowship with other believers, and how to share the good news of Christ with others. The New Testament challenges each of us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). With this in mind, we offer the course Developing Your Spiritual Life. – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=16
How To Study the Bible, Course developed by RBC Ministries/ChristianCourses.com
Have you ever wanted to learn directly from the Bible itself but felt inadequate? The good news is that the Author of the Bible has not left the reader alone. Paul signaled God’s commitment to help us when he wrote, “Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this” (2 Tim. 2:7 NIV). With this confidence, we offer in the following course some helpful guidelines on how to make a lifetime study of Scripture practical and satisfying. – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=16
Getting to Know the Bible, Course developed by RBC Ministries/ChristianCourses.com
Welcome to Getting To Know the Bible. Many people are curious about the Bible but may lack an understanding of how the Old and New Testaments fit together. This Bible Basics FastTrax will provide a simple overview of the Bible and show why it has become an enduring and influential book. This study will reveal spiritual insights that speak to our hearts today and provide a foundation for further study in the Bible. – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=16
Theology
The Theology Program – Reclaiming the Mind offers six courses in theology, 60 lectures free via iTunes download. Included in this program are Introduction to Theology (10 lectures), Bibliology and Hermeneutics ( 10 lectures), Trinitarianism (10 lectures), Humanity and Sin ( 10 lectures), Soteriology (10 lectures), Ecclesiology and Eschatology ( 10 lectures) – http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-theology-program/id288947192
Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology – 120 audio downloads available free from iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wayne-grudems-systematic-theology/id322844869
Systematic Theology 1, by Bruce Ware. This 28 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. This is the first of a two semester class on systematic theology. The main subjects covered are an explanation of and rationalization for systematic theology, description of some of the major protestant theological systems, and the doctrines of scripture, God, humanity and sin.
Systematic Theology 2, by Bruce Ware. This 26 lecture series is made available by BiblicalTraining.org and can be accessed at http://www.biblicaltraining.org/advanced. The second of a two semester class on Systematic Theology.
Introduction to Theology, by Glen Kreider. This 19 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Systematic Theology 1, by Douglas Kelly. This series of 38 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Systematic Theology 2, by Douglas Kelly. This series of 18 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Systematic Theology 3, by Douglas Kelly. This series of 38 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Humanity, Christ and Redemption, by Robert Peterson. A study of the doctrine of man (including the image of God in man), the doctrine of sin and the effects of the fall, the plan of salvation, the person of Christ and His saving work. The course concludes with a study of the application of salvation. These 38 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Spirit, Church and Last Things, by Robert Peterson. Biblical teaching on the person and ministries of God, the Holy Spirit, the nature and purpose of the Church, the return of Christ, and the eternal state. The class also includes material on the doctrine of election and the sacraments (baptism and the Lord’s Supper.) These 38 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Biblical Theology, by Gerard Van Groningen. An overview of the covenantal structure of the whole of biblical revelation, centering on the concepts of kingdom, covenant, and mediator, and how these themes unify the Scriptures. These 26 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Calvin’s Institutes, by David Calhoun. Reading and analysis of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, emphasizing Calvin’s method, material arrangement, and biblical-theological content. These 24 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
God and His Word, by Michael Williams. Study of the doctrine of Scripture, including inspiration, inerrancy, and the principles of biblical interpretation, as well as the person, works, and attributes of God and His relation to the created order. These 24 lectures were originally given at Covenant Theological Seminary and are available through their website at http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/ or through iTunes U.
Introduction to Pastoral and Theological Studies, by Derek Thomas. This series of 24 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Introduction to Pastoral and Theological Studies, by Richard Pratt. This series of 23 audio lectures which were originally given at Reformed Theological Seminary are available through iTunes U. You can access these lecture via the following link – http://itunes.rts.edu/ .
Trinitarianism, by J. Scott Horrell. This 8 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Angelology, Humanity, and Sin, by Nathan Holsteen. This 14 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
Soteriology, by Robert Pyne. This 6 lecture series from Dallas Theological Seminary is made available through iTunes U and can be accessed via the DTS referral page at http://www.dts.edu/itunesu/ .
The Last Days, by Paige Patterson. This series of 12 chapel sermons were originally given at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and are available through iTunes U. You can also access these sermons via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/Patterson/patterson_chapelsp07.cfm
The Holy Spirit, by Paige Patterson. This series of 12 chapel sermons were originally given at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and are available through iTunes U. You can also access these sermons via the following link – http://www.swbts.edu/events/Patterson/patterson_chapelsp06.cfm
Theology Basics, Course developed by RBC Ministries/ChristianCourses.com
Theology Basics is a FastTrax course designed to familiarize you with the foundational truths contained in the Bible. In it you will examine the doctrines of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, salvation, the church, the spirit world, and the future. By the completion of this course, you will see how each of these doctrines fit into God’s plan for the redemption of the human race for His glory. – http://rbc.christiancourses.com/course/category.php?id=16
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