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1. Analyzing U.S. – Middle East Foreign Policy in the 21st Century Syllabus
Analyzing U.S. – Middle East Foreign Policy in the 21st Century
Syllabus
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Seminar description:
The attacks of September 11, 2001 were a defining moment for 21st Century. The reality of the
attacks shocked the U.S. into the realization that its vision of a post Cold War movement of
democracy and globalization was in jeopardy. The attacks launched new movement in foreign
policy that sought to stamp out Islamic terrorism and to establish a legitimate democratic
process in parts of the Middle East. This seminar will enable the student to recognize the
dramatic changes in U.S. foreign policy following 9/11 and identify the key issues in the ongoing
quest for power and security in the Middle East, the Gulf and Central Asia.
Seminar contents:
Session 1: A Defining Moment of the 21st Century: September 11th 2001
Session 2: Sweeping Afghanistan of the Taliban & Al Qaeda
Session 3: Bush Doctrine, the Neo Conservative Vision, & Pax Americana
Session 4: The Writing on the Wall: The Iraq War
Session 5: The Remaking of Iraq: Post ‘Mission Accomplished’
Session 6: The Arab Israeli Conflict in the 21st Century
Session 7: The Return of Taliban & Al Qaeda
Session 8: Persian Power: The Revival of Iran
Session 9: The future?: A Potent Mix of Disenfranchised Youth, Social Media, and Moderate
Islam.
Seminar objectives:
 Understand how the attacks of September 11, 2001 were an act of war that defined the
opening of the century.
 Recognize that terrorism had taken on a new face that would require a wholly different
response than before.
 Recognize the terrible hardships borne by the Afghan people over years of fighting and
bitter civil war.
 Understand the major components of the war in Afghanistan to remove the Taliban and
dismantle Al Qaeda.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.

2. Understanding and Discerning Current Events Syllabus
Understanding and Discerning Current Events
Syllabus
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Seminar description:
Much of the next generation today is far more concerned with pop-culture issues than issues
pertaining to government and the real problems facing the world. Along with America’s sense
of historical isolation and independence from the rest of the world, this sadly contributes
towards the ignorance of international issues. This seminar will challenge students to recognize
that cultivating a relevant knowledge, understanding and wisdom constitutes a three dimensional
intelligence of present world affairs and culture that is essential to the task of discipling nations.
Students will examine a biblical strategy to develop a three dimensional intelligence of
knowledge, understanding and wisdom that can be used to advance their influence in the field of
their calling.
Seminar contents:
Session 1: The gift and development of 3D intelligence
Session 2: The ignorance of 3D intelligence
Session 3: The gathering of 3D intelligence
Session 4: The interpretation of 3D intelligence
Session 5: The presentation of 3D intelligence
Seminar objectives:
 Recognize the importance of intellectual development as a means of glorifying God and
preparing for His calling.
 Understand the elements of developing a three dimensional intelligence of knowledge,
understanding and wisdom.
 Understand the necessity of gathering news in order to develop understanding and apply
wisdom to current events.
 Know how to find relevant information about international issues from a variety of news
sources and government organizations and be able to discern different opinions, bias,
and be able to use the knowledge to make policy recommendations or decisions.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.

3. The Substance of Christian Statesmanship Syllabus
The Substance of Christian Statesmanship
Syllabus
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Seminar description:
This seminar identifies the vital aspects of what it means to be a Christian statesman.
Today, many of the nation’s leaders are all too often self-serving politicians rather than
principally led statesman. One the other hand, church leaders are often only interested
in people’s spiritual development and often ignore the social development of a people.
This seminar defines a distinct set of Christian statesmanship characteristics that will
enable the believer to more effectively lead in social, political and personal
transformation.
Seminar contents:
Session 1 & 2: Character & Identity: Becoming Heaven’s Ambassador on Earth
Session 3 & 4: Values & Worldview: Seeing from Heaven’s Vantage Point
Session 5: Vision: Carrying a Vision for Justice, Reconciliation, and Peace
Seminar objectives:
 Receive revelation regarding identity as God’s sons and daughters, and thus heirs
and co-rulers with Him.
 Acknowledge a first allegiance as citizens of God’s Heavenly Kingdom nation,
called to be its Ambassadors upon the earth.
 Acquire Kingdom values and worldview.
 Recognize how worldviews affect thinking and behavior.
 Contrast a biblical worldview to a non biblical worldviews.
 Receive and present a Kingdom vision of justice and liberty in post 9/11 world
affairs.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.

4. The Primacy of Power and the Clash of Civilizations Syllabus
The Primacy of Power and the Clash of Civilizations
Syllabus
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Seminar description:
Understanding the nature of world power is paramount to developing a keen sense of
discernment concerning the direction of current world events. This seminar will provide the
student with an understanding of world affairs as they have emerged from the fall of the Berlin
Wall in the post-Cold War era, along with the subsequent rise of post modernism, Islamic
militancy and China.
Seminar contents:
Session 1: The nature and structure of world power
Session 2: Paradigms of world power
Session 3: Modernization in a post modern world
Session 4: Post-cold war paradigms
Session 5: The fading power of the West
Session 6: The Islamic resurgence
Session 7: The rise of China
Seminar objectives:
 Understand the overarching struggle for power that has dominated international politics
and international relations.
 Grasp the necessity of possessing a paradigm through which to interpret the broader
context of world events.
 Understand how powers relate: unipolar, bi-polar, multi-polar, non-polar.
 Analyze some of the paradigms presented in the early 1990s and evaluate their
usefulness as a paradigm for the post Cold War era.
 To evaluate the Clash of Civilizations thesis in a post-Cold War and post-9/11 paradigm.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.

5. A History of Power in the Middle East Syllabus
A History of Power in the Middle East
Syllabus
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Seminar description:
More than an historical overview of the Middle East, this seminar seeks to provide a grand
narrative that integrates the spiritual, political, and cultural story from the earliest of civilizations
to modern world empires that have struggled for survival, have contended for legitimacy, and
have fought for hegemony in this hotly contested region. The main objective of this seminar will
be to understand the overarching struggle for power that has dominated this region, with
particular emphasis on how spiritual and temporal forces have driven rulers and nations in this
epic struggle through the ages.
Seminar contents:
Session 1: Patriarchs & Powers: Abraham and the Rise of World Powers
Session 2: The Dawning of Islamic Power
Session 3: Waxing Colonial Power, Waning Ottoman Power
Session 4: The New Israel and its Arab Opposition 1917-78
Session 5: Revolution & the Resurgence of Islamic Extremism 1979-91
Session 6: The Al-Qaeda movement and the Path to 9/11
Session 7: The future?: A Potent Mix of Disenfranchised Youth, Social Media, and Moderate
Islam.
Seminar objectives:
 Understand the overarching struggle for power that has dominated international politics
and international relations in the Middle East throughout history.
 Note the dominant trait of conquest and the quest political power throughout the early
history of the Islamic people.
 Contrast the differences between the origins of the Islamic community and the Judeo-
Christian community.
 Recognize the effects of the Crusades in attempting to contain the Muslims to Arabia.
 The student will be able to discern some of the root causes of bitterness and
humiliation among some Muslims that stems from the decline of the Ottoman Empire
and the rise of the West.
 Recognize the 20th century superpower struggle for influence over the Middle East.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.

6. A History of Power in the Middle East Syllabus
 Identify the defining elements of the founding of the State of Israel.
 Recognize the Arab strategic objectives and opposition to the creation of the State of
Israel.
 Discern the causes of the shift from Arab nationalism to Islamic fundamentalism.
 Discern the outcome of the Iranian Revolution among Middle East Muslims as well as
the reaction from the Western world.
 Understand the rise of Al-Qaeda and the path to the 9/11 attacks.
 Define the central social and religious issues driving the historic change that is emerging
in the Middle East.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.

7. Discerning the Post Cold War Era Syllabus
Discerning the Post Cold War Era
Syllabus
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Seminar description:
The fall of the Berlin Wall served as the defining moment that wiped away the old era of super
power modernism which, since the end of World War II, had defined the epic struggle between
Eastern tyranny and Western democracy and capitalism. From the early 1990s a new Post
Modern era was emerging, yet the inability for the leaders of this time to articulate a clear vision
and direction resulted in a loss of Western identity and influence and the subsequent rise of
anti-Western forces in its place.
Seminar contents:
Session 1: The Finale of the Cold War
Session 2: The Gulf War and the Search for New World Order
Session 3: Post Cold War Paradigms
Session 4: Multiculturalism and the Loss of Western Identity & Influence
Session 5: Lost Opportunity: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Clinton Administration
Seminar objectives:
 Understand the necessity of possessing a paradigm through which to view the broader
context of world events.
 Analyze some of the paradigms presented in the early 1990s and evaluate their
usefulness as a paradigm for the new era.
 Understand the nature of how power is described: unipolar, bi-polar, multi-polar, non-
polar.
 Detect that moving from the bipolar struggle of the Cold War resulted in a paradigm
shift regarding the nexus of power in post Cold War era.
 Discern the changing loyalties of both the West and the Islamic community during the
Cold War based upon pragmatic political self-interests.
 Recognize how the nature of war changed due to the advancement of military
technology and its affect on U.S. supremacy.
 Recognize the perceived setback in the Islamic agenda with U.S. leadership and presence
in the Gulf.
 To recognize the connection with the politically correct multiculturalism of the 1990s to
the undermining of national identity and with it, the gradual fading of American influence.
 Examine the new and increasing threats of the post Cold War era that the Clinton
 Administration attempted to deal with, and evaluate the effectiveness of the foreign
policy of his administration.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.

8. Developing a Biblical Worldview Syllabus
Developing a Biblical Worldview:
Seeing From Heaven’s Vantage Point
Syllabus
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Seminar description:
Worldview is essential not only in coming to grips with why we believe what we believe but
understanding how worldview provides a paradigm for understanding the current spiritual
economic, political and social trends within the culture. This seminar presents worldview with a
unique set of goals that are primarily aimed at understanding the postmodern culture and current
world affairs of the 21st century.
Seminar contents:
Session 1: The need for Kingdom values and worldview.
Session 2: How worldviews work.
Session 3: Heaven’s Vantage Point: A Biblical Worldview.
Session 4: Integrating Biblical Values & Worldview in Statecraft.
Session 5-10: Worldviews applied to: theology, ethics, sociology, economics, & politics
Seminar objectives:
 Recognize how worldviews affect thinking and behavior.
 Contrast a biblical worldview to a non biblical worldviews.
 Acquire Kingdom values and worldview.
 Examine how worldviews have shaped social assumptions with regard to how a people
view God, ethical dilemmas, the constitution of society, the creation and stewardship of
wealth, the rule of law, etc.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.

9. Daniel: Archetype of Prophetic Statesmanship Syllabus
The Prophet Daniel: Archetype of Prophetic Statesmanship
Syllabus
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Seminar description:
The prophet Daniel is widely regarded as one of the greatest examples in biblical history of a
prophet whose calling was to reveal the sovereignty of God's Kingdom to the world powers of
his time. This seminar examines Daniel's example of intimacy with the Lord and intelligence of
his world, which provides believers today with many principles and lessons that are necessary to
regain their influence in the culture. Daniel's gifted yet disciplined intelligence gained him an
influential reputation before kings and courts that granted him the opportunity to discern and
declare emerging shifts in world power that would contribute towards a return to liberty for
God's people.
Seminar contents:
Session 1: Preparing the Future History Makers
Session 2: From God's Counsel to the World Court
Session 3: A Distinct Influence and Work
Session 4: History in the Making: Defining Moments and Movements in History
Session 5: Prayer that Pulls Heaven into History
Seminar objectives:
 Recognize that personal preparation is vital to apprehending personal destiny.
 Discern the personal distractions which keep believers from personal preparation.
 Understand Daniels progression of spiritual revelation.
 Summarize Daniel’s executive experience in education and government.
 Identify some of Daniel’s distinct work characteristics.
 Understand how historical movements are initiated by defining moments.
 Understand the governmental authority the believer exercises through prayer to bring
the expressions of heaven’s government down to earth.
 Recognize the different aspects of governmental prayer: executive, legislative, and
judicial intercessions.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.

10. Analyzing U.S. – Middle East Foreign Policy in the 21st Century Syllabus
 Discern possible concerns with the wars planning and execution that potentially
resulted in the Taliban and Al Qaeda remaining with sufficient capability to regroup.
 To note the necessity of drawing upon a new paradigm for assessing foreign policy
objectives and actions in the post 9/11 era.
 Recognize Saddam’s defiance of the international community between the Gulf War and
the Iraq war period.
 Understand the previously held containment policy towards Iraq and the arguments
surrounding its reassessment.
 Follow a progressive path towards the U.S. led invasion and regime change.
 Note the affect and response of the Iraqi insurgency that sought to disrupt the
governance of a newly freed Iraq.
 Understand the components of the Middle East peace process spanning the Bush
administration and the outset of the Obama administration.
 Understand the nature of the problems with regards to the resurrection of the Taliban
in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
 Understand Iran’s quest for regional power and how that is being realized through the
religious shift towards the Shiite Muslim faith.
 Evaluate different policy options regarding how the West should respond to Iran
through regime change, military strikes, containment, or engagement.
Instructor: Dr. Simon A. Mould.