Two courses that will help you understand and communicate the truth about creation to the next generation
To equip Christians to be confident and effective speakers and teachers on the topic of creation/evolution.
Why we need well-trained teachers on the subject of creation
 
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| Christian Sunday school teachers (all grade levels), school teachers, home school parents, or any Christian with a desire to effectively communicate the Biblical and scientific history evidences of creation. |
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| The subject of education is a critical issue in the creation/evolution controversy. Whoever directs owns the education of children has the ability to control what is taught and influence specific beliefs. Most (if not all) public schools teach evolution as theory or fact. Many Christian schools teach theistic evolution. Today, most churches either don’t teach about creation or they teach a compromised version of creation (theistic evolution). As a result many students (estimates of up to 70%) leave the church after high school. In order to meet this challenge to educate our youth, Christians worldwide need to be trained on the true Biblical and scientific evidences that support God’s Word. The most efficient and timely method for delivering this information will be through distance-learning. |
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Creation Training 101 (CT101)
Creation Training 102 (CT102)
Both courses offer certification upon successful completion. |
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This course is delivered as distance-learning (Internet-based). It focuses primarily on the student’s knowledge level capability. It does not provide formal training on communication skills (presentation, teaching, or facilitating).
The requirements for this course include:
- Learning how to answer/explain 65 key issues about creation and evolution.
- Learning how to organize a presentation by content, flow, and audience level.
- Learning techniques for answering challenges.
- Completing a final exam (online).
Upon successful completion of Creation Training 101, students will receive a certificate. This certificate will endorse their knowledge of the subject.
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Students will learn how to respond to issues and challenges in 9 major areas.
- The Bible and creation
- The origin of humans
- Dinosaurs
- The origin of life
- Dating methods and the age of the earth
- Astronomy and the Bible
- Biological change (Darwinian evolution)
- The fossil record
- Apologetics (The Bible, science, and evolution)
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Below is a sample of the 65 key issues each student must know how to answer/explain before completing the course. Most of these answers can be found in the five required books.
The Course Manager will assist each student throughout the duration of the course with information and guidance on answering each question.
Where did Cain get his wife?
What about the gap theory?
How did Noah fit all the dinosaurs on the Ark?
What about carbon-14 dating?
What about the Neandertals?
Doesn’t 2 Peter 3:8 teach that the days of creation could be long ages?
What about Lucy and the australopithecines?
What about the ice ages?
Couldn’t God have used evolution?
Isn’t creation just a secondary doctrine?
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Each student is required to be familiar with the information in the following five books:
- It Matters What We Believe (by Mike Riddle)
- The Origin of Life Equipping Course Student Manual (by Mike Riddle)
- The Answers Book (by Ken Ham, Jonathan Sarfati, Carl Wieland)
- Tornado in a Junkyard (by James Perloff)
- Refuting Evolution 2 (by Jonathan Sarfati)
Additional resource material will include:
Related papers posted on the Internet
Manual on presentation skills (electronic copy)
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| The course duration will vary depending on the background knowledge of the student. Course duration may range from weeks to a maximum of 1-year. |
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In order to successfully complete this course the student must:
- Answer the 65 key issues by writing a detailed outline (or paragraph format) for each issue.
- Create detailed outlines for specific talks on creation.
- Pass a timed final exam (online). Passing is 80% or better. The student may retake the exam one time at no extra charge. Each additional retake will cost $25.
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Registration for this course is done online (www.train2equip.com). Once enrolled, each student will be assigned a Course Manager who will interact with him or her by email throughout the course. In addition, each student will receive the five required books. If a student already has any of the books, the book will not be sent and the student not charged.
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| Upon enrolling in CT101 each student will be assigned a Course Manager. Throughout this course the Course Manager will assist the student in answering the required issues and questions. The Course Manager will also maintain necessary information to correspond with each student and track his or her progress. |
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| Upon successful completion of the CT101 course, students will receive a certification endorsing their knowledge on the subject of creation/evolution. The certification is endorsed by Christian Training and Development Services and The Institute for Creation Research. |
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The cost of CT101 is $225 plus the cost of the books.
The 5 required books include:
It Matters What We Believe ($8.80)
The Origin of Life Equipping Course Student Manual ($13.60)
The Answers Book ($9.60)
Tornado in a Junkyard ($13.60)
Refuting Evolution 2 ($9.60)
All books are sold at a 20% discount. Prices shown are the discount price. Total cost of books: $55.20
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The requirements for this course include:
- Successful completion of CT101 or equivalent knowledge of the subject.
- Attending a 3-day class for training in presentation skills, organizations skills, and responding to specific types of challenges.
The presentations and challenges in CT102 will be based on information from CT101. Therefore, it is recommended that students have an excellent knowledge of the subject prior to attending CT102.
This course focuses on building a well-rounded presenter/teacher of origins by emphasizing both knowledge of the subject and communication skills.
Upon successful completion of Creation Training 102, students will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate will endorse their knowledge of the subject as well as their speaking/teaching skills.
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The 3-day classroom time will cover instruction and practice in three skill areas:
- Presentation skills
- Organization skills
- Answering questions and challenges
Presentation skills
Students will receive instruction on presentation/communication skills and then put these skills into practice by presenting a series of short lectures/teachings. Presentation skills will also include instruction on the use of Microsoft’s PowerPoint.
Organization skills
Students will receive instruction on choosing topics on creation for specific types of audiences. Classroom practice will include choosing a main topic and creating a detailed outline for a presentation. Outlines will be evaluated on opening, subtopic flow, timing, relevance to target audience, and closing.
Questions and challenges
Students will be required to answer questions and challenges. Students will be evaluated on:
Ability to restate or rephrase the question
Accuracy of the answer
Tone of voice (ability to not get emotional)
Concluding remark (did you end up on the defense or did you finish by challenging evolution)
What might the audience conclude from your answer
Handling the loaded question (a question with a hidden premise)
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In order to successfully complete this course, the student must demonstrate satisfactory communication skills (speaking, teaching, and/or facilitating). The student must also demonstrate their ability to respond to Biblical and scientific challenges to creation in both a positive and hostile environment.
Upon successful completion of Creation Training 102, the student will receive a certificate stating their ability to speak and teach on the subject.
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Upon successful completion of the CT102 course, students will receive a certification endorsing their knowledge and presentation skills on the subject of creation/evolution. The certification is endorsed by Christian Training and Development Services and The Institute for Creation Research.
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To schedule a course contact Mike or Lesley Riddle.
The minimum number of students for a class is 3 and the maximum is 16.
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The cost of this 3-day course is $250.
In addition, for all classes scheduled outside the Seattle area the cost will include travel and expenses for the course instructor.
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Contact Mike Riddle
or write:
Christian Development and Training Services
6619 132nd Ave. NE, PMB 239
Kirkland, WA 98033-8627
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