1.  The Great Commission; 33 AD to 16th Century -   Go . . . and disciple . . Jesus, Mt 28:19-20

THE CREED;   Unity Jn 17: 20-23

THE GREAT ENLIGHTENMENT.

MARTIN LUTHER - THE GREAT REFORMATION.

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2. Spiritual Themes in Colonial Charters; 17th Century;

THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT;   1620

THE PEOPLES PRIVILEGE OF ELECTION;   1638, Side Bar - Why American's Should Vote.

FUNDAMENTAL AGREEMENT AT NEW HAVEN;   1638

THE FIRST CONSTITUTION OF CONNECTICUT;   1639

CONNECTICUT CODE OF 1650, Teaching children to write & read the Scriptures was the reason for Schools!

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3. Spiritual Themes in USA Founding Documents; 18th Century;

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,   1776 ; Our Declaration of War ; Our Declaration of National Purpose.

CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA;   1776 ; Our Authority of Purpose.

NORTHWEST ORDINANCE OF 1789

A DEFENSE OF THE USE OF THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.   Benjamin Rush, Excerpts from his letter with a parents survey attached. 

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4. Released Time Bible Study in Public Schools. 19th Century;

Released Time Bible Study

Hatch Amendment of 1984. "Sample Hatch Amendment Letter"

National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools.

Private Schools, Classical Schools, Neighborhood Schools, Federal Charter Schools. 

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5. The Disappointment of Traditional Discipleship Training.

Comparison Chart of Family, Church and School Discipleship Training..