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The cost for the program is the same for each location: $895. This includes a non-refundable $95.00 deposit, tuition, housing, meals, speaker fees, insurance, most outings, class picture, and a notebook containing lecture notes as well as related articles. Please complete the Student Conference Application form to begin the application process. After your application has been approved, you will receive an acceptance letter in the mail.

Note: American Christain College (dba Summit Ministries) admits applicants of any race, color, and national, or ethnic origin.

Chuck Asay is the Editorial Cartoonist for the Colorado Springs Gazette, The Taos News, and The Colorado Springs Sun, and is syndicated through Creators Syndicate in more than 80 newspapers. Mr. Asay has degrees from Adams State College in Art and Education. Chuck has won the Best of the West Cartoon Award and is a two-time winner of the H.L. Mencken Award. He was raised on a farm, served in the Army in Europe, taught in public school, was a firefighter, and worked as a free-lance artist and caricaturist. Chuck enjoys competing in the marketplace of ideas. "I believe we live in a free country," Asay says, "where everyone is entitled to my opinion." Mr. Asay is the illustrator of the book Asay Doodles Goes to Town. He and his wife Marge have raised two children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.

Dr. Charles Asbell is Professor Emeritus at Cal Poly in Pomona, CA, where he has taught for over 10 years in the fields of Botany, Plant Sciences, and Agriculture. Charles earned his B.S. in Soil Science at Oregon State University, M.S. in Plant Science, and Ph.D. in Botany from the University of California at Riverside. He and his wife Marilyn, who have been married for over 45 years, have three children and live in Black Forest, CO.

Dr. Michael Bauman is professor of Theology and Culture and Director of Christian Studies at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI. Michael is also the Resident-Scholar for Summit Semester, a Summit Ministries® institute. Michael was once a member of the Editorial Department at Newsweek, a pastor in the Evangelical Free Church of America, and the President of the Evangelical Philosophical Society. He has published nearly 20 books and 50 articles and political editorials; his books include God and Man in the Twentieth Century, Man and Creation, and Are You Politically Correct?. Dr. Bauman's latest books are 90 Days in the Christian Classics, Christianity A to Z, and Pilgrim Theology. As a former World Champion in cycling, he is a contributing editor for Ultra Cycling magazine and co-editor of The Schwarz Report. You can learn more about Dr. Bauman at his webpage. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Francis Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Jurisprudence at Baylor University in Waco, TX, where he teaches in the Departments of Philosophy and Political Science, and the Institute of Church-State Studies. He earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Fordham University and a M.J.S. from the Washington University School of Law, where he won the CALI Award for Excellence in Reproductive Control Seminar. He is a former President of the Evangelical Theological Society and presently serves as a member of the American Philosophical Association's Committee on Philosophy and Law. He has authored or edited over 15 books, including Law, Darwinism & Public Education, Do the Right Thing, The New Mormon Challenge, Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air, and the award-winning Politically Correct Death. His articles have been published in a number of academic journals including the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, American Journal of Jurisprudence, Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, Journal of Medical Ethics, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, Christian Bioethics, The Catholic Social Science Review, and Philosophia Christi. He and his wife Frankie currently reside in Woodway, TX. You can learn more about Dr. Beckwith at his webpage. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Calvin Beisner is a Founder and the National Spokesman for the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation and serves on the pastoral staff of Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church in Broward County, FL. Dr. Beisner has a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Religion and Philosophy from the University of Southern California, a M.A. in Society with a Specialization in Economic Ethics from International College, and a Ph.D. in Scottish History from the University of St. Andrews. He is an author and speaker on the application of the biblical worldview to Economics, Government, and Environmental Stewardship, on which he has testified before Congress, lectured for the Vatican, and briefed the White House Council on Environmental Policy. Calvin has served as Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Social Ethics at Knox Theological Seminary, where he taught Church History, Logic, Apologetics, Comparative Religions, Ethics, and the History of Political Thought. Dr. Beisner was also an Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Covenant College. He is also a former Editor of Discipleship Journal, a Newspaper Reporter, and Radio Commentator. Calvin is a frequent guest on radio talk shows as well as a popular speaker at numerous churches, seminars, and other groups around the country. Dr. Beisner has published over 10 books, 100s of articles, and contributed to or edited many other books, including Where Garden Meets Wilderness: Evangelical Entry Into the Environmental Debate, Evangelical Heathenism: Examining Contemporary Revivalism, and Answers: For Atheists, Agnostics, and Other Thoughtful Skeptics. He and his wife Deborah, a portrait painter, live in Pembroke Pines, FL. They have seven children: David, Susan, Kilby, Rebekah, Peter, Arthur John, and Grace. You can learn more about Dr. Beisner at his webpage. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. James Bjornstad is Professor of Philosophy at Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. Dr. Bjornstad has a Pre-Seminary B.A. from Northeastern Bible College, a Th.B. in Theology from Northeastern Bible College, a M.R.E. in Religious Education from New York Theological Seminary, a Ph.D. in Philosophy from New York University, graduate work at Jerusalem University College, and is currently in a Ph.D. program at the Union Institute. Having spent more than 40 years in religious research, he is a recognized authority in the area of Religions, specializing in Alternative Religions and Modern Theologies. James has been a Pastor, an Academic Dean, and a College President. Dr. Bjornstad is the author of numerous articles and has written seven books, including Playing with Fire, The Transcendental Mirage, and Counterfeits at Your Door.

Dr. Paul Boling is Professor of Philosophy and Christian Thought, and the Chairman of the Christian Studies Division, at Bryan College in Dayton, TN. Dr. Boling holds a B.A. in Zoology from the University of California at Berkeley, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He has published book reviews in scholarly and popular journals, is active in several professional societies, and is a Medical Ethics Consultant at a local hospital. Dr. Boling is active in a discipling ministry and he speaks at churches, conferences, and retreats. He and his wife Lauralee have five children and live in Dayton, TN.

Debbie Brezina is an Author and Educator who serves on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Eagle Forum, the Board of Trustees of the President James Monroe Foundation, and the National Advisory Board of the Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge University. Mrs. Brezina holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Houston. She is a former Classroom Teacher, Textbook Evaluator, and Home Educator. She has campaign experience on the national, state, and local levels and has debated educators, professionals, and attorneys on constitutional issues. Debbie has appeared on syndicated radio and local television, as well as national programs including "The Oprah Winfrey Show", defending the Judeo-Christian ethic as the cornerstone of cultural stability and societal progress. She authored a high school curriculum based on the biblical worldview entitled A Legacy of Liberty, which chronicles the historical roots of government and law and traces the ancestral legacy of the liberty of men and nations. Her new book, The Spirit of Churchill, passes the legacy of Winston Churchill on to a new generation and delivers the lessons of history to a post-911 world. Debbie resides in Knoxville, TN with her husband, Mark. They have three grown children: Michael, Bonnie, and Zach. Please peruse her contributions to our store.

Dr. William Brown is President of Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and holds a M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. As a nationally recognized expert in worldview, Dr. Brown has authored three books, Making Sense of Your Faith, Where Have All the Dreamers Gone?, and Making Sense of Your World (co-authored with Gary Phillips), and has written more than 100 articles for journals, magazines, encyclopedias, and newspapers. He has also lectured internationally in Europe, the former Soviet Union, and South America. William and his wife Lynne are the parents of two children, April and Alex, and they reside in Cedarville, OH.

Dr. Michael Buratovich is Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, MI, where he has served for the last five years. Dr. Buratovich holds a degree in Bacteriology and Microbiology from UC Davis, as well as a Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from UC Irvine. While at SAU, he has overseen student research on pattern formation in the wing hinge of the common fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, and the development of anthelmintic compounds for the third world. He is also an avid student of Scripture and History, and is a licensed lay preacher with the Baptist Union of Great Britain. Previously he worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and Sussex University in Brighton, UK. He is married to Carolyn and is the father of three adorable girls, Rachel, Anastasia, and Emily. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Kevin Bywater is a Researcher, Author, Lecturer, and Resident-Scholar for Summit Oxford, a Summit Ministries® institute. Mr. Bywater holds a B.A. in Philosophy, a M.A. in Theology, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D in New Testament Studies at the University of Durham, UK. As a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kevin is dedicated to helping Christians understand and effectively reach members of pseudo-Christian religions. He has published articles on cults, worldviews, and Islam, as well as co-authored Clergy in the Classroom (with David Noebel and J.F. Baldwin). He and his wife, Angela, and their four children currently live in both Colorado Springs, CO, and Durham, UK. You can learn more about Mr. Bywater at his webpage. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Ergun Caner is the President of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. (When Caner was named to the position in 2005, he became the first former Muslim to become the leader of an evangelical seminary.) Dr. Caner holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from the University of the Cumberlands, a M.A. in History from The Criswell College, a M.Div. and a Th.M. from South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Th.D. from the University of South Africa. Ergun has debated Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Bah'ai over sixty times at universities and colleges. He has been a guest on such networks as FOX News, MSNBC, CNBC, the BBC, and TBN. He has also written 14 books, including When Worldviews Collide, Unveiling Islam, and Why Churches Die. He and his wife Jill are the parents of two boys, Braxton and Drake.You can learn more about Dr. Caner at his webpage.

Dr. Paul Cleveland is part of the Economics Faculty at Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, AL and an an Adjunct Scholar with Acton Institute. Dr. Cleveland has a B.A. and M.A. from Auburn University and received his Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University. He has taught at SUNY-Geneseo and the University of Central Florida. Paul's principal academic research is focused on the study of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Human Action. Paul's articles have been published in numerous places, including the Journal of Private Enterprise, Idaho's Economy, Religion and Liberty, and Ideas on Liberty. In addition to his writing, he has lectured on the free market in numerous places, including universities in Lithuania, Poland, and Taiwan. He is married and is the father of two children. When he is not working, he enjoys activities with his family and playing golf.

Dr. David DeWitt is Professor of Biology and Director of the Center for Creation Studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, where he received the 2000–2001 President's Award for Teaching Excellence. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member for the Institute for Creation Research in San Diego, CA, where he has taught graduate level Cell Biology. Dr. DeWitt served on the board of directors of the Alexandra Foundation and is currently their Director of Creation Education. Dr. DeWitt received a B.S. in Biochemistry from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Case Western Reserve University. His primary research efforts have been to understand the mechanisms causing cellular damage in Alzheimer's disease. He has written articles and given many presentations on the subject of Creation vs. Evolution. His interest in creation has focused on Molecular and Cellular Biology as well as Human Origins. He is a member of the Society for Neuroscience, the Creation Research Society, and served as chair of the Biology Section for the Virginia Academy of Sciences. David has authored or co-authored articles that have appeared in peer-reviewed journals such as Brain Research and Experimental Neurology. He lives in Lynchburg, VA with his wife Marci and his three daughters.

Dr. Scott Dixon is an Associate Professor of Christian Education at Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. Dr. Dixon earned his B.A. from Cedarville University, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He served for six years as a Youth Pastor in Michigan before joining the Bible Faculty of Cedarville University in 1996. A frequent speaker at youth conferences and campus, Scott's energetic presentations and relevant themes challenge students to a growing walk with Jesus. Scott and his wife Sara have been married for 20 years and have five children. He is an avid golfer and enjoys reading in his spare time.

Chuck Edwards is the Director of Bible Study Curriculum for Summit Ministries®, and has co-authored the Worldviews in Focus study series with David Noebel. Mr. Edwards holds a B.A. in English from the University of South Carolina, an M.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and was Assistant Professor of Religion at Liberty University. Currently Chuck is on Summit's Teaching Faculty and helps to direct Summit's Student Conferences during the summer. Chuck travels extensively during the school year, speaking at retreats and conferences across the United States and internationally. He is published in the National Conservative Weekly, Human Events, and has written for Chuck Colson's daily radio commentary, "Breakpoint." Chuck and his wife Pat reside in Statesville, NC. They have two grown daughters, Michelle and Kim. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Carl Ellis is the President of Project Joseph, a ministry devoted to equipping Christians to minister to Muslims. He is also the Dean of Intercultural Studies at Westminster Theological Seminary. Dr. Ellis holds a B.A. from Hampton University, a M.A. from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a D.Phil. from Oxford Graduate School in Crystal Springs, TN. Carl is a sought-after speaker on the subjects of Islam and Racial Reconciliation. He has pastored at the Friendship Community Church in Chattanooga, TN, taught seminars for Prison Fellowship Ministries, and has taught at the Center for Urban Theological Studies and Chesapeake Theological Seminary. He has authored several books including The Changing Face of Islam in America: Understanding and Reaching Your Muslim Neighbors and Free at Last?: The Gospel in the African-American Experience.

Dr. Joy Fagan is an Assistant Professor of Biblical Education at Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. Dr. Fagan has a B.A. in Secondary Education and English from Cedarville University, a M.R.E. from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, and earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Church Ministry from Southern Seminary. Her teaching focus is in the area of Gender Issues and Women's Ministry. Joy also speaks at women's retreats and conferences, and has worked as a consultant for various churches on the topics of gender issues and building a women's ministry. She has a passion for teaching and equipping women to be all that God created them to be, for His glory. She also has organized equipping conferences for women in evangelism and communicational skill development.

Dr. Norman Geisler is Chair of Christian Apologetics and President of Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Geisler has a B.A. in Philosophy from Wheaton College, a Th.B. from William Tyndale College, a M.A. in Theology from Wheaton Graduate School, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Loyola University. Norman has taught at the university and graduate level for 33 years at prestigious schools such as Trinity College and Dallas Theological Seminary. He has spoken or debated in all 50 states and in 25 countries. He is author or co-author of some 50 books and 100s of articles. Some of his works include When Skeptics Ask, Introduction to Philosophy, Christian Apologetics, Answering Islam, Come, Let Us Reason, and I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. He and his wife Barbara Jean have six children and twelve grandchildren. You can learn more about Dr. Geisler at his webpage. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Duane Gish is Senior Vice President at the Institute for Creation Research, where he works with Dr. Henry Morris. Dr. Gish received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley. He spent a total of 18 years in Biochemical Research; with three years at Cornell University Medical College, four years with the Virus Laboratory, University of California at Berkeley, and eleven years on the research staff of The Upjohn Company, a pharmaceutical firm in Kalamazoo, MI. He is the author of numerous articles and books on the subject of the Scientific Evidence for Creation. Dr. Gish is a popular speaker and debater, having participated in nearly 300 debates. He has lectured in 49 states, in most provinces of Canada, and in 35 foreign countries. Duane is a member of the American Chemical Society and is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemists. Dr. Gish and his wife live in San Diego, CA. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Derwin Gray and his wife Vicki are the founders of One Heart at a Time, a apolo-evangelism and discipleship ministry. Mr. Gray is a graduate of the Billy Graham Institute of Emerging Evangelists and a Seminary Student at Southern Evangelical Seminary, where he is being mentored by world-renowned theologian, philosopher, and apologist Norman Geisler. Mr. Gray formerly played six seasons in the UFL with a contagious passion that led to two Pro Bowl nominations. For the last nine years, he has communicated the gospel of grace around America and abroad. Derwin's passion is Evangelism, Discipleship, and Relational Apologetics. He is a highly sought-after national communicator who speaks in a variety of settings, including Billy Graham Evangelistic Association events, Franklin Graham Festivals, National Apologetics Conferences, as well as conferences for pastors, men, and youth.

Dr. Gary Habermas acts as Distinguished Research Professor and Chair in the Department of Philosophy and Theology at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, where he has taught for over 25 years. Dr. Habermas holds a M.A. in Philosophical Theology from the University of Detroit and a Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Religion from Michigan State University. His main areas of research include the Philosophical Study of Miracles, Near-death Experiences, the Historical Jesus, and the Historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus. He is the author or co-author of over 100 articles and 30 books, including In Defense of Miracles, The Historical Jesus, and The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus. In the last 12 years he has given over 1500 lectures in about 100 universities, seminaries, and colleges. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Mike Haley is the Youth and Gender Specialist for Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs, CO. Having been involved in the homosexual community as a teen and young adult, Mike offers tremendous insight into this culture and how it affects today's youth. Mike speaks throughout the nation with Focus' "Love Won Out" conferences, providing accurate information on how today's Christian leaders and public school officials can effectively address homosexuality's toll on youth. Mike's latest book is Straight Answers: Exposing the Myths and Facts about Homosexuality. Mike and his wife Angie are the proud parents of two sons. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Christian Hidalgo is a visual communications problem solver who utilizes savvy artistic design solutions. Since a schoolboy, he has been recognized by his peers and teachers through numerous academic and design awards. Today, it's a smile on a client's face that is his greatest reward. Christian has spent the last 20+ years providing design, advertising and marketing solutions in a variety of industries such as television news, the carpet industry, the publishing industry and now for retail, non-profit, and faith-based organizations. He and his lovely wife, Jennifer, live in Murfreesboro, TN and look forward to raising a family in one of the most historic and important counties in the nation - Rutherford County.

Dr. Wayne House is President of Oregon Theological Seminary in Salem, OR, Distinguished Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Faith Evangelical Seminary in Tacoma, WA, and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, CA. Dr. House has three Masters degrees, a Ph.D. of Theology from Concordia Seminary, and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law. Dr. House is on the board of various groups dealing with apologetics, including Evangelical Ministries to New Religions and Intelligent Design and Evolution Awareness Center, and is a former president of the national Evangelical Theological Society. He has edited, co-authored, or authored nearly 30 books, and over 100 articles on Law, Ethics, Theology, and Biblical Studies. Some of his books include Christian and American Law, Living Wisely in a Foolish World, and Christian Ministries and the Law. He has been married to Leta McConnell for 35 years, has two grown children, and several grandchildren. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Beth Impson is Professor of English at Bryan College in Dayton, TN. Dr. Impson earned her Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. degrees in English from the University of Kansas (home of the Kansas Jayhawks, not to be confused with the purple cats that live at the "other" university). She has published reviews and articles in World Magazine and Touchstone, as well as a book, Called to Womanhood. Beth taught at Missouri State, Tabor College, and Belhaven College before coming to Bryan. She and her husband have four grown children, thirteen grandchildren, and one teenager still at home.

Dr. Doug Kennard is Chair and Professor of Biblical Studies at Bryan College in Dayton, TN. He has a Th.D. in Biblical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy of Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and post-doctoral study at Vanderbilt. He taught for 15 years at Moody Bible Institute and has published several works, including The Classical Christian God, Deliverance Now and Not Yet (co-authored with Marv Pate), and The Relationship Between Epistemology, Hermeneutics, Biblical Theology and Contextualization.

J.R. Kerr is a Teaching Pastor at North Way Christian Community Church in Wexford, PA. Mr. Kerr received a B.A. in Christian Education from Taylor University, a Th.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a M.A. in Communication & Cultural Engagement from Trinity International University. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D in Strategic Leadership at Regent University. His vision for leadership is to help bring the Church into a relationship with culture that is both prophetic and missional. The three movements that Mr. Kerr is currently engaged in to accomplish this vision are: the proclaiming of the biblical narrative that gives meaning to life, the development of the next generation of leaders for the church within society, and the development of avenues of communication between culture and the church. The unrelenting passions of his life are his beautiful wife Rachel and his two daughters, Madeline Rose and Claire Lane.

Scott Klusendorf is the President of Pro-life Training Institute, which allows him to travel throughout the United States and Canada training pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. Mr. Klusendorf is an honors' graduate of UCLA. He has appeared on nationally syndicated programs like "Focus on the Family," "Hour of Decision," "The Bible Answer Man," "For Faith and Family," "Faith Under Fire," and "American Family Radio." As a guest speaker in bio-ethics, Scott has taught pro-life apologetics at Biola University, Trinity International University Law School, and Orange Coast College. He has lectured to student groups at over 70 colleges and universities, including Stanford, USC, UCLA, Johns Hopkins, Loyola Marymount Law School, West Virginia Medical School, MIT, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Cal-Tech, and the University of North Carolina. Mr. Klusendorf is the author of Pro-Life 101: A Step by Step Guide to Making Your Case Persuasively. Scott has also published articles on Pro-life Apologetics in The Christian Research Journal, Clear Thinking, Citizen, and The Conservative Theological Journal. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Gregory Koukl is Founder and President of Stand to Reason, a ministry dedicated to training Christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for Christianity and Christian values in the public square. Mr. Koukl received his B.A. in Bible from Azusa Pacific University, his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Simon Greenleaf University, and is working on his M.A. in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at Talbot School of Theology. An award-winning writer, Greg is co-author of Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air (co-authored with Francis Beckwith) and is also the author of Precious Unborn Human Persons. He hosts his own radio talk show advocating clear-thinking Christianity and the defense of the Christian worldview. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Robert Linden is a former Production Manager for Agilent Technologies, as well as President of his own firm, Peak Management Consulting and Training. Dr. Linden holds B.A. and M.S. degrees in Experimental/Clinical Psychology from Florida State University and Oklahoma State University and has an honorary J.D. from American Christian College. He retired from an Air Force personnel and teaching career in 1984 as a Lieutenant Colonel. While in the Air Force, Dr. Linden taught at the Academic Instructor's School and the Air Force Academy. Dr. Linden has taught Organization Management for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and Regis College. He has spoken throughout the world on a number of topics, including leadership and attitudes. He has extensive involvement with the Navigators and has worked with Dallas Theological Seminary on a Leadership Training Institute.

Dr. Tom Metallo is a Professor in the Jesse Helms School of Government at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, where he teaches courses on a Biblical View of Politics, Western Intellectual History, and International Relations. Dr. Metallo has an A.B. in Political Science, History, and Mathematics from Indiana Wesleyan University, a M.A. in Public Policy at Regent University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Florida. He has had extensive involvement in missions in South American, and is an expert on the nature, role, and vision of Marxism.

Dr. Chris Miller is a Professor of Biblical Education at Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. Dr. Miller holds a Th.M. from Grace Theological Seminary and a Ph.D from Dallas Theological Seminary. He has been teaching on the college level for 24 years and was named the Faculty Member of the Year at Cedarville University in 2005. Chris has published two multimedia CD-ROMs, which accompany the college textbooks Encountering the New Testament and Encountering the Old Testament. He and his wife Pam have three college-age children. Chris enjoys playing basketball and backpacking the Appalachian Trail, but not at the same time.

T.M. Moore is Editor of the Worldview Church, Dean of the Centurions Program, and Principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of 20 books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics. He and his wife and editor, Susie, make their home in Concord, TN.

Dr. JP Moreland is a Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Miranda, CA. Dr. Moreland has a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Missouri, a Th.M. in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from the University of California-Riverside, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Southern California. He has been involved in planting churches, debated on over 200 college campuses around the country, and has served with Campus Crusade for Christ for over 10 years, as well as authoring and co-authoring numerous books, including Does God Exist?, Christianity and the Nature of Science, Jesus under Fire, Love Your God With All Your Mind, and Scaling the Secular City. He has also published over 40 articles in journals including Philosophy and Phenomenalogical Research, American Philosophical Quarterly, Australian Journal of Philosophy, Metaphilosophy, and Faith and Philosophy. He, his wife Hope, and daughters Allison and Ashley live in Yorba Linda, CA. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Jeff Myers is Associate Professor of Communication Arts at Bryan College in Dayton, TN. He's also President of Passing the Baton International, an organization dedicated to equipping one million adults to mentor and coach the next generation of culture-shaping leaders. He speaks to more than 50,000 people each year in corporations, schools, homeschool conferences, parent groups, and youth-serving organizations. Over the last decade Dr. Myers has worked with Summit Ministries to develop cutting-edge leadership experiences in Colorado, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Alberta, Canada. He is the author of six books and three video coaching systems, including Understanding the Times, the curriculum that introduced worldview training to America's Christian schools, and Secrets of Great Communicators. Dr. Myers earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Denver. He and his wife Danielle have four children—Graham, Emma, Cate, and Stuart—and live in Dayton, TN. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. David A. Noebel is founder and president of Summit Ministries® and and edits and writes Summit's monthly publication, The Journal. Dr. Noebel has been a college professor, college president, and candidate for the U.S. Congress. Dr. Noebel has a B.A. from Hope College in Holland, a M.A. from the University of Tulsa, and was a Ph.D. candidate in Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin. He is an Author, Editor, Public Speaker, and Ordained Minister. He is recognized as an expert on worldview analysis and the decline of morality and spirituality in Western Civilization. He travels worldwide lecturing in high schools, universities, and churches. David has been a guest on numerous national radio and television programs. He has authored a number of books and has written extensively on the subject of Western Civilization's moral and spiritual decline. His most popular works include Understanding the Times, which sold over 500,000 copies, the New York Times' best selling Mind Siege (co-authored with Tim LaHaye), and Clergy in the Classroom (co-authored with Kevin Bywater and J.F. Baldwin). He and his wife Alice live in Manitou Springs, CO. They have two children and five grandchildren. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Gary Phillips is Pastor of Signal Mountain Bible Church in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Phillips has a B.A. from Vanderbilt University, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. He was Chairman of Biblical Studies at Bryan College, where he taught for twenty-four years, and was named by the trustees "Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies." He has received six teaching awards, has published several articles and books, including Making Sense of Your World (co-authored with William Brown and nominated for Christianity Today's Reader's Choice Book of the Year). Gary has also served as an officer in both the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. Most recently he contributed several articles for The Encyclopedia of Theology and wrote a commentary entitled Judges and Ruth. He and his wife Betsy have three grown children and live in Chattanooga, TN.

Dr. Mark Schmidt is Professor of English at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Schmidt has a B.S. from Dallas Bible College, a M.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas, a M.A. from Wheaton College Graduate School, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. His interests are in Intellectual History, Comparative Literature, and Biblical Studies. Mark has taught English, History, and Philosophy at various schools. He has edited three books: Constructing a Life Philosophy: Opposing Viewpoints, Human Nature: Opposing Viewpoints, and The 1970s: American Decades. He and his wife, Linda, have six children and enjoy camping and hiking near their home in Lynchburg, VA.

Dr. Kevin Sims is Professor of Political Science and Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies at Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. Dr. Sims earned a B.A. in History from Cedarville University, a M.A. in History from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Ph.D. in Government from the Claremont Graduate School. Kevin has also taught at Pillsbury College and Azusa Pacific University as well as served as Staff Assistant to Congressman David Dreier from 1984 to 1990. He and his wife Cheryl have one daughter, two English Springer Spaniels, and one cat. They live outside of Jamestown, OH.

Dr. Mark Smith is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and is the Director of the Center for Political Studies at Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH, where he teaches courses in American Politics, Constitutional Law, and Research Methodology. He has also taught at Tulane University and Calvin College. Dr. Smith received a B.A. in History from Bryan College, a M.A. in the History of Christianity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Georgia. Mark has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, and other works. His primary research interest is in the field of Religion and American Politics. He currently lives in Cedarville, OH.

John Stonestreet is the Executive Director of Summit Ministries. Mr. Stonestreet holds a M.A. in Christian Thought from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is on the Biblical Studies faculty at Bryan College. A popular speaker at camps, conventions, and conferences, he works annually with thousands of parents, teachers, and students on developing a biblical worldview, understanding comparative worldviews, defending the Christian faith, applying a biblical worldview to education, and engaging important cultural issues. He is a Fellow of the Wilberforce Fellows, a division of Breakpoint, and is the co-author with W. Gary Phillips and William E. Brown of Making Sense of Your World: A Biblical Worldview, 2nd. ed. (Sheffield, 2007), as well as numerous web and journal articles. John joined the Summit team in 1999, and has served numerous roles including directing the Eastern Summit programs in Tennessee and Virginia. He, his wife Sarah, and three daughters live in Colorado Springs, CO.

Dr. Dennis Sullivan is a Professor of Biology at Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH, where he teaches Human Biology and Bioethics. Dr. Sullivan completed his M.A. in Bioethics from Trinity University. He and his family served for twelve years as missionaries with Baptist Mid-Missions in Haiti, the West Indies, and the Central African Republic; a major civil conflict in C.A.R. in 1996 forced a return to the United States. Dennis continues to travel, and has conducted two short-term medical mission trips to Africa, as well as two teaching tours of medical schools in the Republic of Vietnam. Dr. Sullivan also volunteers at a local women's center and is a frequent speaker on Bioethics Issues in churches, bioethics forums, and medical schools. Dr. Sullivan lives in Beavercreek, OH, with his wife and three daughters.

Dr. Del Tackett is an Executive Vice President of Focus on the Family, and is the Chairman of Academic Affairs, Director of Distance Learning, and an Adjunct Professor of Religion and Society at New Geneva Theological Seminary. He received his B.S. in Computer Science with post-graduate studies in Artificial Intelligence at Kansas State University, a M.S. in Software Engineering from Auburn University, as well as an honorary J.D. from American Christian College. Del is a former White House staff member of the Senior Bush Administration as Director of Technical Planning in the National Security Council. Del is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel with over 20 years active service duty. You can learn more about Dr. Tackett at his website. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Frank Turek is President of Cross Examined, an organization which exists to help stem the mass exodus of Christian youth from the faith. Dr. Turek has a M.A. in Public Administration from George Washington University and a Ph.D. in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. He co-wrote two award-winning books: Legislating Morality, and I Don't have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. Frank is a sought-after speaker who has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs including "The O'Reilly Factor," "Hannity and Colmes," "Faith under Fire," "Politically Incorrect," "Focus on the Family," and "The Bible Answerman." He is an eight-year veteran of the United States Navy, having served as a Naval Aviator in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf. In addition to his work defending Christianity and moral truths, Frank also helps businesses and organizations improve their leadership and sales results. He and his wife Stephanie reside near Charlotte, NC, and are blessed with three incredible boys. You can learn more about Dr. Turek at his website. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Kenneth Turner is Associate Professor of Bible at Bryan College in Dayton, TN, where he teaches courses in Old Testament and Hebrew. Dr. Turner has a Ph.D. in Old Testament Theology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has done foreign studies at Jerusalem University College. He has taught at Southern Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Boyce College. Kenneth also has a passion for the local church, having served several years in church staff positions, including Teaching Pastor and Minister to Youth and Families. He believes his spiritual gift is sarcasm (but he's working on it!). His much better half is his wife, Raegan, and they have two daughters, Sydney and Piper. Ken's twin brother, Keith, who is a Major and F-15 pilot in the U.S. Air Force, is currently deployed in Baghdad, Iraq.

Dr. Charles Van Eaton is Distinguished Professor at Large and Director of the Center for Critical Thought and Practice at Bryan College in Dayton, TN. Dr. Van Eaton holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Tulane University and was a student of Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University and Harding University before entering the study of Economics at the University of Memphis. He served as the Chair of Economics at Hillsdale College and has taught at Pepperdine University, where he was the John M. Ohlin Professor of Economics and Public Policy in the Graduate School of Public Policy. He currently resides in Dayton, TN.

Dr. Charles White is a Professor of Christian Thought and History at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, MI. Dr. White has degrees from Harvard, Gordon-Conwell, and Boston University. He has written two books and published nearly 50 articles. Charles has taught in the United States, England, Mexico, Australia, the Philippines, and Nigeria. He and his wife, Carol, have three daughters, one son, and one and a half sons-in-law. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

Dr. Mel Wilhoit is a Professor of Music at Bryan College in Dayton, TN. Dr. Wilhoit earned a B.S. in Music Education from Bob Jones University, a M.M. in Music History and Literature from Mankato State University, and a D.M.A. in Church Music from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Boyce Bible School, and Pillsbury Baptist Bible College. Mel has been the recipient of many awards and his list of publications is equally impressive. He and his wife, Susan, live in Dayton, TN.

Dr. Kurt Wise is a Professor of Science and Theology and the Director of the Center for Theology and Science at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Dr. Wise earned his B.A. in Geology from the University of Chicago and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Paleontology from Harvard University. Dr. Wise is working to develop a young-age creation model that fits both the data of Scripture and the data of creation. To that end he has published videos, notes, letters, reviews, abstracts, and articles in the area of creation science and is active member of a number of creation organizations. His latest book is Faith, Form, and Time. He and his wife Marie, and their two daughters reside in Dayton, TN. Please peruse his contributions to our store.

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Summit Virginia is located on the Liberty University campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. The following is a list of directions from various key locations.

Regarding proper arrival times, please make reservations to arrive on the first Sunday of your session, between 12pm and 6pm (check-in hours), if possible. Shuttle service is $30. Regarding departures, please make arrangements to leave in the afternoon/evening (after 1pm) on the second Friday of the session.

There are a variety of hotels available for parents if you are staying overnight.

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By Plane

• US Airways: 800.428.4322
• American: 800.433.7300
• Continental: 800.525.0280
• Delta: 800.221.1212
• Northwest: 800.225-2525
• United: 800.864.8331

By Bus

• Greyhound: 800.229.9424

By Car

From Washington, DC

• Take I-66 west to Virginia
• Merge onto US-29 South/US-460 towards Danville/Lynchburg
• Once in Lynchburg, follow signs to Liberty University
• (Approx. travel time is 3 hours and 20 minutes)

From Pittsburgh, PA

• Take I-79 South towards Morgantown, West Virginia
• Turn onto US-19 South towards Summerville/Beckley
• Turn onto I-64/77
• Merge onto US-11 south towards Buena Vista
• Turn onto US-501 South/Lynchburgh Expy
• Follow the signs to Liberty University
• (Approx. travel time is 6 hours and 30 minutes)

From Lexington, KY

• Take I-64 E towards Winchester/Ashland
• Continue on I-64 into Charlston, WV
• Merge onto I-64 East/I-77 South past Beckly, WV
• Merge onto I-64 East and continue towards Lexington, VA
• Turn onto I-81 South
• Turn onto US-11 south towards Buena Vista
• Turn onto US-501 south/Lynchburg Expy
• Follow signs to Liberty University
• (Approx. travel time is 7 hours and 30 minutes)

From Charlotte, NC

• Take I-85 north towards Greensboro
• Merge onto US-29 north towards Reidsville/Lynchburg
• Once in Lynchburg, follow signs to Liberty University
• (Approx. travel time is 3 hours and 25 minutes)

From Knoxville, TN

• Take I-40 East towards Ashville
• Merge onto I-81 east towards Bristol
• Merge onto US-220 towards Cloverdale
• Turn onto US221 north/ US 460 E
• Merge onto US 460 east towards Lynchburg
• Once in Lynchburg, follow the signs to Liberty University
• (Approx. travel time is 5 hours)

From Richmond, VA

• Take US Hwy 360
• Merge onto US 460 West towards Lynchburg
• Once in Lynchburg, follow signs to Liberty University
• (Approx. travel time is 2 hours and 15 minutes)

Lodging Information for Parents

Wingate Inn by Wyndham

The Wingate Inn is Lynchburg's Premier Hotel and is within walking distance to Liberty University. The hotel features a 40-item hot breakfast buffet, heated indoor pool and a 15 person Jacuzzi, on-site Nautilus Fitness Center, and free high-speed internet access. All rooms include microwaves and refrigerators. Complimentary Airport Transportation is available. Reservations can be made by calling 434-845-1700 or 888-494-6428 or through: www.wingateinns.com.

Extended Stay America

The Extended Stay America Lynchburg is the newest hotel in Lynchburg and is within walking distance to Liberty University. Each of our rooms feature a fully-equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, microwave oven, two burner stovetop, coffee maker, toaster, cookware and utensils. We also offer free local calls, free voicemail, and wireless high-speed Internet. Coin operated laundry facilities and vending machines are located on the fist floor for out guests. Reservations can be made by calling 434-239-8863 or through: www.extendedstayamerica.com.

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The Student Conferences are not all work; so bring your softball glove, tennis racket, and frisbees!

Enjoy recreation time in the lovely foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the historic region of the James River.

Conference participants will have the opportunity to tube down the historic James River.

We also play baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, swimming and track/field.

College Credit Overview

CO and TN sessions students receive credit through Bryan College (Dayton, TN). Bryan is a highly ranked, nationally competitive college that puts Christ above all. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, it awards associates and bachelors degrees. Titled "Contemporary Worldviews," this course can be transcripted as Bible 111, Philosophy 111, or Social Sciences 111.

VA session students receive credit through Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA). Liberty is the world's largest evangelical university, with over 20,000 students both on-campus and offcampus from all fifty states and over seventy countries around the world. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Titled "Contemporary Issues," this course is transcripted as General Education 103. (This course through Liberty will be Pass/No Pass only.)

Since each universitie is fully accredited, credits easily transfer to most schools. Upon successfully completing the requirements, the grade and credit will be issued on an official transcript. The first transcript is free; each additional transcript may require a fee. To request additional transcripts please contact the registar's office:

• Bryan College: 423.775.7236
• Cedarville University: 937.766.7710
• Liberty University: 434.582.2188

Note: Each institution is the sole determiner of credit acceptance; it is therefore recommended that you check with the Registrar of your chosen college before you apply for credit.

Tuition Information

These non-refundable fees are in addition to the tuition for the summer program sessions. Payment in full is required when you submit your application. Checks should be made out to Summit Ministries.

• 2 Credit Hours = $250
• 3 credit Hours = $350

Note: Applications mailed to Summit before your arrival will not be accepted. Students must register on-site.

College Credit Requirements

There are two options to this credit program; each student's choice is determined solely by the syllabus he/she uses. These options are mutually exclusive, and changes regarding credit details cannot be made after the application is submitted.

To earn 2 hours of college credit, students need to:

1. Submit application and tuition (non-refundable $250) to Summit Ministries before the first Friday of your session (DO NOT mail before you arrive).
2. Write a 1-2 page worldview essay.
3. Pass a comprehensive exam over the lectures presented with at least a 70%.

To earn 3 hours of college credit, students need to:

1. Submit application and tuition (non-refundable $350) to Summit Ministries before the first Friday of your session (DO NOT mail before you arrive).
2. Write a 1-2 page worldview essay.
3. Pass a comprehensive exam over the lectures presented with at least a 70%.
4. Write a 15-page research paper and mail to the supervising professor within 30 days of the end of your session. The Research Paper Requirements can be downloaded here.

College Credit Application Form

Please print the College Credit Application, fill it out, and bring it to your session (do not mail in). Your tuition is due in full when you turn in your application at your session.

Course Syllabus

Colleges may require the students to turn in a course syllabus when they transfer the credits. These synopses list the lectures, supplemental materials, and topics presented in the curriculum, along with accreditation information:

• Colorado and Tennessee Course Syllabus
• Ohio Course Syllabus
• Virginia Course Syllabus

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