The Ten Commandments FAQ

The Ten Commandments

God's Eternal Constitution of Love and Grace



Frequently Asked Questions About the Course

1. What's this course about, anyway?

This is a course that WDC members participate in who want to investigate the Ten Commandments, written in the Holy Bible. Through lessons, discussions, and creative writing assignments, participants discover the meaning of the Constitution of God from its inception through tomorrow.


2. How much does the course cost?

The course costs 2,500 GPs, payable at the time of application. Payment must be full payment only. We are not capable of providing partial payment options at this time. When approved for enrollment, the payment is non-refundable for any reason.


3. How long does the course last?

The course is non-structured, i.e. self-paced. There are a total of fourteen (14) lessons in the course. We expect you should be able to complete one lesson every week, once you begin to study as a participant.


4. If the course is self-paced, why do I have to do a lesson every week?

The course is designed for group participation. Once a group is identified, it is very helpful to the participants if they travel through the course at roughly the same speed. Because our teachers are volunteers, it also helps them plan their time to provide the mentorship expected with the students and gives them appropriate "down" time, too.

5. Can I begin the course any time?


Yes, but once you begin the course as a participant, we expect you to keep up with your group.


6. What if I have to miss a week? Or more?


We are proud to help our participants in any way we can to help them succeed in the course. We know that sometimes things happen "at the speed of life". As soon as you know you must miss a week, just email the instructor for instructions on making up the work. Emergencies are always excepted. Failure to notify which results in late assignment submissions will reduce the assignment grade one full letter grade.

7. There are grades?

Yes, three grades actually. Assignments and discussion topics are graded both by letter and numerically, as follows:

                   91-100+          A

                   81-90          B

                   71-80          C

                   61-70          D

                   0-60          F


Additionally, each course participant will be on a Point Value System. Points may be awarded, or deducted at the instructor's decision. Some things add points, while others deduct points. The point system, along with the Grades will be used by the instructor to award course honors to participants at the completion of the course. Some activities (attendence, participation, attitude, etc.) are at the instructor's discretion. Other factors (Assignments, Discussions, Exams, and other "set" items have a pre-determined number of points awarded or deducted within the Point System. Point Standings can always be found on the group home page of the course.



8. What if I don't believe all that "Buy Bull!" stuff? Can I join?

Of course you can. There is no requirement to hold to any particular belief system in this course. This is a personal self-help course, designed to help you figure out what some things mean, and what they mean to you and for you in your daily living. It is taught from a Christian perspective because of the source of the subject: The Holy Bible. All faiths, or no faith at all is perfectly acceptable.


9. I'm not 13 years old. Can I join the course if I pay the GP?

Within the guidelines and policies of WDC, yes. We do not believe age determines maturity, or ability to learn and express your own beliefs in this course. There are some serious and mature subjects discussed, but we keep it clean all the time. You should explain to your parents that you wish to apply for membership in the course first, though. We do not really encourage those less than 13 years old to enroll, but we will permit it on a case-by-case basis.


10. Is this one of those Evangelical, "preachey" courses, where you are expected to be "born again" and all that stuff?

Nope. Not at all. The purpose of the course is to help you look at YOUR beliefs, not someone else's. Course participants discuss honestly and openly their ideas, opinions, and beliefs on the subjects covered. But we are mature enough to disagree without being disagreeable. Nobody's going to require a water baptism before the course is completed.


11. Are there special rules for participants while they are taking the course?

Yes. Respect and courtesy are required from every course participant towards every other participant. We refer to each other as Mr., Miss, Mrs. or Ms. when communicating inside the course. The course instructor is Dr. Bud. Whichever salutation is appropriate is the one used.

Disrespect or dishonorable behavior by any participant towards any other participant is grounds for immediate removal from the course, with no refund given. If you are removed from the course, you will not be invited to any other, or future courses provided here. That includes all the usual forum rules.