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Foundation of Juristocracy

Understanding rule by law vs rule of man, and why law matters

Foundational, ~1 week, self-paced, 10 lessons, English

About this course

Understanding rule by law vs rule of man, and why law matters

Syllabus

What you'll learn

What is Juristocracy

  • Definition - Government where law, not arbitrary will, rules Preview available 12 min
  • Sources of Law 12 min
  • GOD’S Law as Supreme Law 12 min

Justice vs Power

  • Difference Between Justice, Legality, and Power 12 min
  • Historical Failures When Rulers Replace Law with Decree 12 min
  • Biblical Standard - “Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue” Deut 16:20 12 min

Role of Citizens and Leaders

  • Duty to Obey Lawful Authority vs Duty to Resist Unjust Law - Acts 5:29 12 min
  • Accountability of Judges, Chiefs, MPs Under Law 12 min
  • Building a Law-Abiding Community from the Household Up 12 min

Assessment

  • Assessment 12 min
Certificate

Earn a verifiable certificate.

Finish every lesson and pass any quizzes - your ASPG-branded completion certificate is issued automatically to your dashboard.

  • Unique certificate number
  • Downloadable PDF
  • Shareable on LinkedIn