Theological Training (free!)

During these tough economic situations, there are still some places which charitably offer an online theological education without charge. My seminary, Gordon-Conwell is one of them. The "Dimensions of the Faith" program is free for anyone to take online. You will need to create an account here. You can then get 10 dimension courses which you can follow. Upon completion of each module, you can take an exam and after 10 exams, you get a free Certificate! However, it will be difficult to work on it alone, so if you are really keen to start and finish the course, better get a study partner or a study group.

A second site is Biblical Training, which does not offer a certificate but comprises good lectures. Several of them are from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary as well.

Do pray for Gordon-Conwell which is currently going through tough financial challenges.

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Useful Movie Evaluation Links

Here is a collection of links that evaluate movies from a Christian perspective. It is listed here for convenience, and does not necessarily mean I agree with all of their content. Note that they are all USA based. Interesting.....

1. Childcare Action Project Movie Ministry
   Based in Texas, USA, this looks like a small independent group, concerned for movies that can impact children. Quite a number of interesting perspectives.
   
2. Christian Answers Net
   A ministry of Eden Communications, based in Arizona USA.
   
3. Christianity Today
   A popular evangelical ministry based in Illinois, USA.
   
4. Crosswalk Ministries
   A for-profit organization, that belongs to a wider network called SalemWebNetwork.com that is based in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Looks rather huge.
   
5. GospelCom
   Member of the Gospel Communications International, famous for its ever popular Bible Gateway search engine, "Biblegateway", based in Muskegon, Michigan USA.
   
6. Hollywood Jesus
   Aims to provide a spiritual point of view regarding modern pop culture. A member of the Gospelcom.net alliance.
   
7. Movie Guide
   Founded by Dr Ted Baehr, the ministry aims toward "redeeming the values of the entertainment industry according to biblical principles." Based in Atlanta, Georgia USA.
   
8. Plugged In
   A Ministry of Focus on the Family, founded by Dr James Dobson, based in
   

Links Regent Students Ought to Know

Here are some of the links that Regent students in Vancouver ought to know.

1. Etcetera Online
(This is an online newsletter available every week in Fall and Winter terms)


2. LendList Online
(Setup by a Regent student, this site promotes sharing one's possessions)


3. Bookstore Online
(Main Regent Bookstore website)


4. Regent Radio / (itunes ver)
(Lots of good audio to listen or buy. Some are free for you to download.)


5. Regent College website
(Regent College Public site)


6. Paper Template Online
(My own paper template!)


7. Rivendell Retreat Center Click
(Favourite Retreat place and very affordable too.)


8. Libraries on Campus [Regent / VST / St Marks / UBC / VPL]
(Books galore)


9. Regent Students Intranet website
(Regent students access only)


10. Transit Link website
(helps one to plan time for commuting by bus/subway)


11. Regent Alumni Blogs website
(There is life after Regent)