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.
Introduction to Worldviews | Outline
Based on the concept that "ideas have consequences," this session introduces the "world of ideas" by defining "worldview" as comprising 10 disciplines, from philosophy and theology to psychology, science, economics, law, and politics. [1 hour]
Worldview Witnessing | Outline
This session explores the biblical answer to the question, "How should I approach a non-believer?" You may be surprised at the answer. Based on Paul's example in Acts 17 and a dialogical method, practical suggestions are given for moving a not-yet-believer closer to accepting the truth of the Gospel by incorporating a "worldview" approach and by asking the right questions. [1 hour]
Biblical Christianity | Outline
The Bible is shown to contain a worldview as current as today's newspaper and intersecting every area of life, dispelling the notion of a secular/sacred dichotomy. [1 hour]
Secular Humanism
Far from a benign belief system, Secular Humanism is a religious worldview that is changing the way we think about science, the family, ethics, and politics. [1 hour]
Postmodernism | Outline
This talk discusses the postmodern approach to truth, reality, and human nature.
Cosmic Humanism
A look at how the "New Agers" of the 70's are still with us, expressing their worldview through movies, public education and radical feminism. [1 hour]
Islam | Outline
Is Islam a peaceful religion or does it endorse holy war against infidels? This comparison of Islam and Christianity reveals the stark contrast between the founders, basic beliefs, and history of these two major religions. [1 hour]
Social Issues
This session demonstrates how current social issues flow out of a particular worldview perspective and suggests ways for Christians to engage the culture by presenting persuasive arguments in the marketplace of ideas. [1 hour]
Abortion | Outline
Using scenes from the film, The Cider House Rules, this talk evaluates common pro-abortion slogans and how they miss the real issue in the abortion debate. [1 hour]
The Bible and Homosexuality | Outline
A look at the biblical passages that deal with homosexuality and how some theologians interpret these passages as accepting homosexuality. [1 hour]
Same Sex Marriage
A sensitive, yet straightforward exploration of the debate over the traditional family and the call for redefining "family" in light of recent state legislation to legalize same-sex marriage. [1 hour]
The Modern Family
Comparing modern definitions of the "family" and the scientific studies that support the traditional view of marriage, plus reasons for keeping sexual involvement within marriage. [1 hour]
Safe Sex
A look at the medical, emotional, physical and societal affects of sex outside of marriage. [1 hour]
Entertainment | Outline
An engaging multi-media presentation featuring clips from award winning movies and lyrics from popular songs to reveal the significant themes that shape our popular culture. [1 to 4 hours]
Tolerance | Outline
Uncovering the misconceptions and illogic of popular slogans, such as "Everything is relative," "There are no absolutes," "Who's to say?," and "We should all be tolerant." [1 hour]
Politics
A recap of the religious ideas that were foundational for the U.S. Constitutional Republic and the myth of "separation of church and state." [1 hour]
The Declaration of Independence
A study of eight key phrases that demonstrate the religious basis for this founding document of the United States of America. [1 hour]
Founding Fathers
An overview of how the founders of the United States were influenced by biblical principles as seen in their own words and writings. [1 or hour]
The Resurrection
An evaluation of the primary source documents that confirm the resurrection of Jesus. [1 or hour]
Who Was Jesus?
Based on the teachings of Jesus, this is an evaluation of the options concerning who he was. [1 or hour]
Can We Trust the Bible?
Analyzing recent archeological evidences for the reliability of the Bible and the internal evidence for the inspiration of the Bible. [1 or hour]
Creation and Evolution | Outline
An explanation of the scientific debate concerning neo-Darwinian evolution compared with the concept of "intelligent design." Illustrations are taken from high school biology textbooks. [1 hour]
Science and Evolution | Outline
Based on the writings of recent scientists, this critique of neo-Darwinian theory highlights its failure to account scientifically for the origin and development of life on earth. [1 hour]
Foundations of Science | Outline
A look at the ideas that were instrumental in the development of "modern science" and the scientific method compared with current definitions of science as "naturalism" to show the "religious" nature of the scientific enterprise. [1 hour]
Logic and Critical Thinking
Our postmodern culture has influenced students to dismiss clear thinking for subjective feeling. This motivational session provides practical strategies and resources for developing the ability to think well. [1 hour]
The Christian Mind | Outline
Was Jesus smart? This revealing look at how Jesus used sound logic and practical insights on a wide-range of subjects demonstrates that Jesus could out-maneuver and out-think the intellectuals of his day. Maybe we should be smart, too! [1 hour]
How to Study the Bible | Outline
This exegetical study of a familiar verse reveals how we often unwittingly fall into a postmodern (reader response) approach when studying the Bible and miss the entire point of the passage. A key principle is given for interpreting the meaning of any piece of literature, including the Scriptures. [1 hour]