Professor Information:

Name:

Rev. Vic Fordham,

Dean of Instruction - Guido Bible College, Metter, GA

Pastor - Morningside Baptist Church, Soperton, GA

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Background:

M.A. in History (May 18') - Liberty University

M.A. in Biblical Counseling - Luther Rice College and Seminary

B.S. in Education - Brewton-Parker College

B.A. in History - Brewton-Parker College

A.A. - Brewton-Parker College

Certificate in Biblical Studies - Guido Bible Institute

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Email Address: vicfordham@gmail.com

Best Time of Availability: Evenings

Preferred Method of Communication: email!

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Textbook(s):

Martin, Walter. The Kingdom of the Cults, Revised and Updated Edition. Bloomington, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 2003.

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Course Description:

How do we think about religion and its many links to politics? In this course, we explore this over-arching question in the context of the world’s religions, the countries visited on the voyage, and the processes of globalization. Central to the course is the recognition that religious traditions are not static; they have changed through the centuries, often in contact with other traditions. Many of these changes have been influenced by political objectives. Religion has been used to explain, justify, create, and legitimize political regimes and rulers. Consequently, the modern understanding and use of religion often deviates from the core teachings of the traditions. The numerous ways in which this has occurred will be compared..

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Instructions for Hybrid Learning:

Follow your syllabus very closely. What is located on this page is strictly supplemental. Your major paper assignment(s) are located on your syllabus, which is also available here on this page.

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Course Material and Assignments:

 

Week 1: 

- Print a copy of your Syllabus and review

- Obtain required Text book(s)

- Watch the following Video

- Read Text, p. 17 - 48

- Watch the Videos

- In an email to your professor, in at least one solid paragraph, tell the rest of the class who you are, about your family and how important God's Word is to your life. What do you hope to get out of this course?

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Week 2:

- Read Text, p. 49 - 148

- Watch any video(s) provided

- You will meet on campus this week (1/11/18) at 5 PM!

- Review requirements for research paper from Syllabus. Don't wait until the last minute to get started! It is due during the final week.

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Week 3:

- Read Text, p. 149 - 192

- Watch any video(s) provided

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Week 4:

- Read Text, p. 193 - 260

- Watch any video(s) provided

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Week 5:

- Read Text, p. 261 - 298

- Watch any video(s) provided

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Week 6:

- Read Text, p. 299 - 320

- Watch any video(s) provided

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Week 7:

- Read Text, p. 333 - 370

- Discussion Post 2: In at least two solid paragraphs in an email to your professor, explain what a cult is and what the importance of understanding it is when approaching ministry. How does this understanding relate to evangelism? 

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Week 8:

- Read Text, p. 389 - 404

- Watch any video(s) provided

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Week 9:

- Read Text, p. 405 – 434

- Watch any video(s) provided...I include one from Dr. John MacArthur on what can happen if we allow New Ageism into our churches. It softens doctrine, tolerates sin and deemphasizes the Gospel. 

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Week 10:

- Read Text, p. 435 - 456

- Watch any video(s) provided. The bottom two are from two former Muslims. Dr. Qureshi is a Medical doctor and Dr. Caner is the former President of Brewton-Parker College. Their stories are wonderful.  

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Here are some resources to help you with your paper as we get closer to its due date:

- Citation machine to help you make a Bibliography: http://www.citationmachine.net/turabian 

- Here is a website with a sample of what a good Bibliography should look like for your paper: http://libguides.unf.edu/c.php?g=177030&p=1163805

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Dr, Nabeel Qureshi                                                                       Dr. Ergun Caner

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Week 11:

- Read Text, p. 469 - 478

- Watch any video(s) provided...in our video this week, the author of our text argues against "Oneness Pentecostalism." This is a widely held belief today that rejects the doctrine of the Trinity. This shows that even many so-called "Christian" groups today have their Christology (doctrine of Jesus) completely wrong. They are therefore classified as cults. 

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Week 12:

- Read Text, p. 507 - 534

- Discussion Post 3: In at least two solid paragraphs in an email to your professor, explain the most significant thing you have learned in this course this semester regarding cults and about one cult in particular (choose one!). How will your newfound understanding of them impact your future Bible study, sermon preparation and/or evangelism? 

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Week 13:

- Read Text, p. 535 – 628

- Watch any video(s) provided...in the one provided, again our author Dr. Martin debates a Seventh Day Adventist. This does a good job of comparison between this cult and Christianity.

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Week 14:

- Turn in your Final Paper to your instructor in an email by Sunday night.

- Watch any video(s) provided

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