Covenant Worldwide

Francis A. Schaeffer: The Early Years

Course Description
Identification of the biblical emphasis in the thought and life of Francis and Edith Schaeffer, with a focus on the development of their early ministry in the United States and Europe and the founding of L'Abri. The course considers issues related to spiritual growth, the Christian family, the unity of the church, Christians and the arts, and various aspects of Christian ministry.

Instructor: Professor Jerram Barrs

Course Contents
Course audio files are in MP3 format.
Study Guides are in PDF format.

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MP3 Lectures & Resource List
(numbered items are the course lectures)
Lecture
Transcript
Study Guide
Course Syllabus PDF
1. Biographical IntroductionPDF     HTMLPDF
2. Biographical Introduction (continued)PDF     HTMLPDF
3. Marriage & Seminary LifePDF     HTMLPDF
4. First PastoratePDF     HTMLPDF
5. St. Louis & Children of ChristPDF     HTMLPDF
6. Lessons from St. LouisPDF     HTMLPDF
7. Speaking the Truth in LovePDF     HTMLPDF
8. Europe: Summer 1947PDF     HTMLPDF
9. Europe: Summer 1947 (continued)PDF     HTMLPDF
10. Move to EuropePDF     HTMLPDF
11. Review of a ReviewPDF     HTMLPDF
12. Review of a Review (continued)PDF     HTMLPDF
13. Modernism & EcumenicismPDF     HTMLPDF
14. Modernism & UnityPDF     HTMLPDF
15. New Modernism & the BiblePDF     HTMLPDF
16. Christian & Modern ArtPDF     HTMLPDF
17. Christian & Modern Art (continued)PDF     HTMLPDF
18. The Secret of PowerPDF     HTMLPDF
19. Spiritual CrisisPDF     HTMLPDF
20. Preparation for Work of L'AbriPDF     HTMLPDF
21. L'Abri is BornPDF     HTMLPDF
22. Structure of Work of L'AbriPDF     HTMLPDF
23. Ministry of L'AbriPDF     HTMLPDF

 

Related Readings
All of the books specified as related reading for this course are listed below. Books may be ordered from a local Christian bookstore, through a mail order catalog, from the Covenant Seminary Online Store, or from the Covenant Seminary Bookstore on campus (call toll-free at 877-213-3353).



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