Institute on the Constitution

Institute on the Constitution (IOTC) is an educational effort sponsored by the Law Office of Peroutka and Peroutka of Pasadena, Maryland.

Their educational program is intended to reconnect Americans to the history of the American Republic and to their heritage of freedom under law.

Their materials are designed in a “turn-key” fashion, enabling those with little background and training to be effective hosts of the program, thus benefiting their communities and their country by passing on the Blessings of Liberty.

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IOTC is offering three of its courses this fall: U.S. Constitution Course, Maryland Constitution Course and The Duty of the Jury Course 06/13/11 This 12-week course starts at 7:00 PM on Tuesday September 13, 2011, and will be held every Tuesday evening at the same time for the 12 week duration. Classes are located at 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 315, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. The cost is $99.00 for one person; $150.00 for a family (family includes 2 student notebooks). The instructor is Michael A. Peroutka, Esq., co-founder of Institute On The Constitution.
Roy Moore Emphasizes Importance Of Government Acknowledging God, Gives Important History Lesson About True Meaning Of The Constitution 06/06/11 In his June “First Friday” talk to our largest audience to date at our new location, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy S. Moore spoke about the necessity for civil government to acknowledge God. He also spoke in documented detail about the U.S. Constitution.
Institute on the Constitution presents The Basic Symbols of the American Political Tradition essay contest. 05/23/11 Contestants must read the book The Basic Symbols of the American Political Tradition and then write an essay between 1,500 and 3,000 words stating what the basic symbols (according to Kendall and Carey) are and answering the question: “Are the original political traditions of American law and government being honored today?”
Former Chief Justice Roy S. Moore - June 3, 2011 First Friday 05/23/11 On June 3, 2011, the “Institute on the Constitution” will host the Honorable Roy S. Moore, former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court who is now President of the Foundation for Moral Law in Montgomery, Alabama. Many know the Chief Justice as the “Ten Commandments” Judge when he fought against the removal of the Ten Commandment’s monument from the Alabama Supreme Court building.
“Institute On The Constitution” Graduates Of 12-Week Course On The U.S. Constitution May 12, 2011 05/12/11
Dr. Herb Titus Explains True Meaning Of First Amendment, Why Freedom Of “Religion” Most Important, Its Definition 05/09/11 In his fascinating, detailed, well-documented May “First Friday” talk, Dr. Herb Titus explained the true meaning of the First Amendment going through the text point-by-point. Among other things, Herb noted: The importance of freedom of “religion” and why it is mentioned first; the connection of the Amendment with the 1688 English Bill of Rights; and the significance of the word “the” in the Amendment.
May “First Friday”: Dr. Herb Titus Speaks On “The First Amendment: It’s Original Text And Meaning….Which Have NOT Changed.” 03/28/11 On May 6, 2011, the “Institute on the Constitution” will host Dr. Herb Titus who will speak at our monthly “First Friday” event. Herb will speak on the topic, “The First Amendment: It’s Original Text And Meaning….Which Have NOT Changed.”
Coach Dave’s “Somebody Make A Play” First Friday A Success; Order Now A DVD Of This Event 03/09/11 Dave Daubenmire, a veteran 25 year high school football coach, was spurred to action when attacked and eventually sued by the ACLU in the late 1990’s for allegedly mixing prayer with his coaching. After a two year battle for his 1st amendment rights and a determination to not back down, the ACLU relented and offered coach an out of court settlement. God honored his stand and the ACLU backed off. Coach’s courageous stand, an inspiration to Americans everywhere, demonstrated that the ACLU can be defeated.
DVD Of December “First Friday” Now Available 12/16/10
Derek J. Howell, Esq. Named “Director Of Operations” For “Institute On The Constitution” 11/16/10 “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Derek J. Howell, Esq., as “Director Of Operations for the “IOTC.” Derek is the right man to direct our operations at this time. He comes to us when there is a growing interest in what we are doing: teaching courses on the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Constitution, and our jury system; conducting, most months, our “First Friday” event which features a speaker and topic relating to our work.
“Beware Of The Con-Con Con Job” Is The Topic For November “First Friday” Speaker Chuck Michaelis 10/06/10 In his talk on November 5, Chuck will discuss the four basic positions regarding whether a new Constitutional Convention should be held, their political implications and how they fit into the debate. Also to be discussed is the historical background of Constitutional Conventions in the U. S., the creation and use of crises to get them, and the modern attempts to magnify existing crises by groups who want to re-write the Constitution.
Our June 4th “First Friday” Speaker Is Roy Beck, CEO Of “NumbersUSA” — Topic: Immigration 05/14/10 Roy Beck is an author, journalist and CEO of “NumbersUSA,” the nation’s largest grass roots immigration-reduction organization with 900,000 registered online activists. For 20 years he has led research on the effects of mass immigration on quality of life issues in the United States. The prestigious “Foreign Affairs” journal stated that nobody has made a more persuasive case for cutting current high levels of immigration. “All sides can learn from Roy Beck,” said Business Week Magazine.
May 7th “First Friday” Speaker Is Dr. John Avery Emison On “Lincoln Uber Alles: Dictatorship Comes To America” 05/07/10 Emison’s book, “Lincoln Über Alles: Dictatorship Comes to America” is published by Pelican Publishing Co. and is offered on the Conservative Book Club web site as well as the Human Events book service. The book is a principled argument against centralization of political and economic authority, and is highly critical of Lincoln’s war policies and the legacy of those decisions today. Copies of this book will be on sale the night of this event.
Jury Course Starts May 13 04/23/10 An “Institute On The Constitution” course on the jury will begin May 13, a Thursday, at 7 pm, for four Thursday nights thereafter.
April 9 “First Friday” Speaker James Ronald Kennedy Will Discuss “Nullifying Tyranny,” Necessity Of Resisting Growing Federal Lawlessness 03/15/10 The “Institute On The Constitution’s” April 9, 2010, “First Friday” speaker is James Ronald (Ron) Kennedy, co-author, with his twin brother Walter Donald Kennedy, of the new book “Nullifying Tyranny: Creating Moral Communities In An Immoral Society” (Pelican Publishing.)
IOTC Classes Postponed due to inclement weather 02/09/10
“Institute On The Constitution’s” March “First Friday” Speaker Is David Gillie Of “OathKeepers” 02/05/10 David Gillie is National Liason for” OathKeepers” — a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who have vowed to obey the Oath they swore to God to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
Marc Morano’s January “First Friday” Talk A Tour-De-Farce Exposing Big Lies, Contradictions, Absurdities Re: “Global Warming” Hoax 01/15/10
U.S. Constitution, Maryland Constitution Courses Begin Next Month — Sign Up Now! 01/12/10 Our 12-week U.S. Constitution course begins Thursday evening, February 11 at 7p.m. The Maryland Constitution course, which is also 12 weeks, begins Wednesday evening, February 10 at 7 p.m.. For further details and to sign up call, please, “Institute On The Constitution,” at 1-866-730-9796. Our elected officials must be held accountable. And to do this, we must be knowledgeable about the U.S. Constitution and the Maryland Constitution.
“Institute On The Constitution’s” January “First Friday” Speaker Marc Morano Who Will Tell The Truth About the “Global Warming” Big Lie 12/21/09 Morano, who has spent years researching climate change, environmental, and energy issues, traveled to Greenland in 2007 to investigate global warming claims. As Senate staff, Morano also attended the United Nation’s climate eco-conferences held in Kenya, Indonesia, and Poland in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Morano has held both White House and Capitol Hill Press credentials and was a member of the Society of Professional Journalists. He has attended and reported on numerous international eco-conferences and the 2002 UN-sponsored Earth Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Suzanna Hupp’s New Book Now Available From Us 12/16/09 Suzanna was “Institute On The Constitution’s” November “First Friday” speaker — the title of her talk: “How Gun Control Kills People.” At the time she spoke, we did not have copies of her new book. Now, we do. So, if you’d like to buy one or more of her books, you may do this a couple of ways:
“IOTC” Graduates One Of Our Larger Classes Ever 12/04/09 “INSTITUTE ON THE CONSTITUTION” recently graduated one of its larger classes ever on the U.S. Constitution. Shown here with these grads are “IOTC” instructor and co-founder Michael Anthony Peroutka (front row, center, kneeling, in sweater) and (to Michael’s immediate left) Pastor David Whitney of the Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Pasadena, Maryland.
“IOTC’s” December “First Friday” To Feature Excellent Video Proving The Impossibility Of Evolution 11/17/09 “Unlocking The Mystery Of Life,” in addition to beautiful graphics, proves, scientifically and compellingly, that the idea that human life happened accidently is not only absurd but also impossible.
At IOTC’s November “First Friday” A Packed House Hears Suzanna Hupp Tell Her Tragic, Moving Story: “How ‘Gun-Control’ Kills People” 11/11/09
“Institute On The Constitution’s” November “First Friday” Speaker Suzanna Hupp Will Discuss “How ‘Gun-Control’ Kills People” 10/15/09 This event will occur on Friday, November 6, 2009, at 7:00 PM. As with past “First Friday” discussions, this one will be held at 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 315, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the lecture will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. The event is free but because of limited space please RSVP to 1-866-730-9796. Refreshments, good food will be provided.
‘Institute On The Constitution’s’ October ‘First Friday’ Speaker Richard Weikart Will Discuss Darwin-Hitler Connection 09/22/09 PASADENA, Maryland —This event will occur on Friday, October 2, 2009, at 7:00 PM. As with past “First Friday” lectures, this one will be held at 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 315, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the lecture will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. The event is free but because of limited space please RSVP to 1-866-730-9796. Refreshments, good food will be provided.
“Institute On The Constitution” Course Begins Anew In Pasadena, Maryland, On September 17 09/17/09
September “First Friday” Speaker Michael Anthony Peroutka Will Discuss “Interposition: What Our State And Local Officials Must Do To Stem The Tide Of Federal Lawlessness Which Is Destroying Our Country.” 09/04/09 Next month’s “Institution On The Constitution” First Friday lecture, on September 4, will feature Michael Anthony Peroutka, co-founder with his brother Steve of “Institute On The Constitution.” He will speak on the important topic: “Interposition: What Our State And Local Officials Must Do To Stem The Tide Of Federal Lawlessness Which Is Destroying Our Country.”
Dr. Laurence Vance’s “Christianity And War” Talk Thought-Provoking, Controversial, Scholarly, Much Iron Sharpened 06/09/09
“Institute On The Constitution’s” June “First Friday” Speaker Dr. Laurence Vance Who Will Discuss Christianity And War 05/07/09 PASADENA, Maryland - This event will occur on Friday, June 5, 2009, at 7:00 PM. As with past “First Friday” lectures, this one will be held at 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 315, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the lecture will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. The event is free but because of limited space please RSVP to 1-866-730-9796. Refreshments, good food will be provided.
Dr. Thomas DiLorenzo’s Talk On Alexander Hamilton Packs The House, Standing-Room Only 05/06/09
“Institute On The Constitution’s” May “First Friday” Speaker Dr. Thomas DiLorenzo Will Discuss Alexander Hamilton - “The Founding Father Of Constitutional Subversion” 04/14/09 PASADENA, Maryland, Mar. 25 /Christian Newswire/ — This event will occur on Friday, May 1, 2009, at 7:00 PM. As with past “First Friday” lectures, this one will be held at 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 315, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the lecture will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. The event is free but because of limited space please RSVP to 1-866-730-9796. Refreshments, good food will be provided.
Dr. Herb Titus Lecture On Importance Of President Being Natural Born Citizen Very Instructive, Fascinating History 04/08/09
“Institute On The Constitution’s” April “First Friday” Speaker Dr. Herb Titus Will Discuss Importance Of Natural-Born Citizenship To Political Integrity Of Our Republic 03/25/09 This event will occur on Friday, April 3, 2009, at 7:00 PM. As with past “First Friday” lectures, this one will be held at 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 315, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the lecture will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. The event is free but because of limited space please RSVP to 1-866-730-9796. Refreshments, good food will be provided.
“Institute On The Constitution” Offering Important Course On How You Can — Indeed, Must Be — A Fully-Informed Juror 03/14/09 Have you ever been called for jury duty and tried to avoid it? Did you know that the most powerful vote you can ever exercise is your vote as a fully informed juror? It is a vote that can effectively act to restore our Constitutional Republic.
“Institute On The Constitution” Graduates 17 Constitutionists Who Took Class On The Maryland Constitution 03/12/09 “IOTC” Senior Instructor Pastor David Whitney, who taught this class, says: “The Maryland Constitution course was a tremendous success. We have equipped and trained a body of Maryland citizens who have a better grasp of the supreme law of our State than almost all the politicians in Annapolis.
E. Ray Moore, Jr. To Speak On Importance Of Christian Education At “Institute On The Constitution’s” March 6 “First Friday” Lecture 02/24/09
Pastor Whitney’s “First Friday” Talk On Importance Of The Sacred Oath Well-Delivered, Well-Attended 02/09/09 Pastor David Whitney’s February 6 “First Friday” lecture on the sacred oath of office is among the more important “First Friday” lectures ever delivered at “Institute On The Constitution.” This talk was well-delivered. It was well-attended. It was well-received.
“Institute On The Constitution” Speakers For Rest Of 2009: Moore, Titus, DiLorenzo, Vance, Peroutka, Weikart, Suzanna Hupp 02/09/09
Tonight, February 6th, at 7pm (EST) You Can See, Live, “Institute on the Constitution’s” First Friday Lecture On The Sacred Oath 02/06/09
Pastor David Whitney To Teach Course On Maryland Constitution, Speak On Sacred Oath At “Institute On The Constitution’s” February “First Friday” Meeting 01/21/09 “Institute On The Constitution” is offering a course on the Maryland State Constitution beginning Jan 29 at 7pm in Suite 315 at 8028 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena, Maryland. This is the only course offered any where on the Maryland State Constitution. It will be held for six weeks on Thursday evenings. The instructor will be Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor at “IOTC” and Pastor of the Evangelical Free Church in Pasadena, Maryland.
How To See/Hear Brian Rohrbough “Institute On The Constitution” Lecture Friday, January 9th 01/05/09 See and hear Pro-Life activist, President of American Right to Life and father of one of the murdered young men at Columbine High School, Brian Rohrbough, as he gives a lecture at Institute on the Constitution’s First Friday Lecture Series this coming Friday, January 9, 2009 at 7 PM EST. National Pro Life Radio (radio you can watch), will simulcast the event LIVE!! on the LISTEN LIVE radio broadcast AND on video through EZStream.com.
John Lofton November “First Friday” Speaker: “Elections 2008: A Sometimes Humorous Look Back At The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Especially The Ugly Since There Was So Much Of It.” 10/17/08 The “Institute On The Constitution’s” monthly “First Friday” speaker for November 7 is “Recovering Republican” John Lofton, Editor of “TheAmericanView.com” web site and co-host of “The American View” radio show with Michael Anthony Peroutka. John’s post-election topic is: “Elections 2008: A Sometimes Humorous Look Back At The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Especially The Ugly Since There Was So Much Of It.”
October Institution On The Constitution’s “First Friday” Lecture: How Then Should We Vote? A Truly American Look At The Elections 09/25/08 You are invited to our October “First Friday” presentation. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and join us on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM. As with past lectures, it will be held at 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 315, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the lecture will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. The event is free but because of limited space please RSVP to 866-730-9796. Refreshments will be provided
“Institute On The Constitution” September Lecture Features Pastor David Whitney Speaking On Why Marriage No Business Of The Government, Why No License Should Be Required 08/13/08 The September “First Friday” program of the “Institute On The Constitution” features “IOTC” Senior Instructor Pastor David Whitney. He will speak on why marriage is no business of the government, the State, and therefore no license should be required. This event will be on September 5, 2008, at 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 315, Pasadena, MD 21122. Doors will open at 6:30 PM ; the lecture will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free but because of limited space please RSVP to 410-760-9068. To interview Pastor Whitney on this topic, contact: 301-873-4612.
“Institute On The Constitution’s” Independence Day Celebration Honors God With Prayer, Features The Willinghams, Cherelyn Whitney Singing, Michael On Guitar And “Illuminations”! 07/07/08 The proverbial good time was had by all at “Institute On The Constitution’s” Fabulous Founders Fantastic Celebration of the Independence of these united States. The event was held at Michael Peroutka’s farm where Michael noted, to those assembled, that John Adams had said, in a letter to his wife Abigail, that our independence should be commemorated “as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade with shows, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
You are invited to the “Institute On The Constitution’s” February First Friday presentation. 01/31/08 You are invited to the “Institute On The Constitution’s” February First Friday presentation. Author Ed Vieira will give a lecture based on his book “Constitutional Homeland Security: A Call for Americans to Revitalize the Militia of the Several States”.
“First Friday” Speaker: Courageous Christian Soldier Georgia State Rep. Bobby Franklin 10/22/07 You are invited to “Institute On The Constitution’s” next “First Friday” presentation which features a truly courageous Christian soldier, Georgia State Rep. Bobby Franklin. This event is November 2nd, 2007, at 8028 Ritchie Highway, Suite 315, Pasadena, MD 21122. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the lecture will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be provided. There is no charge for attending, but please RSVP by calling 866-730-9796 or visit www.IOTConline.com for directions and information.
Sign Up Now For Webcast of Our “God & Country Patriotic Celebration & Conference” Featuring Roy S. Moore 06/28/07 Exciting news! We will be webcasting our “God & Country Patriotic Celebration & Conference” (detailed schedule in article below) and the ceremony re: the dedication of the “10 Commandments” replica monument. All this for the low price of $14.95. Anyone, anywhere in the world, with high speed internet access, can watch our Conference live, in real-time.
CALLING ALL PASTORS, MINISTERS, ELDERS and CHURCH WORKERS 06/01/07 You are cordially invited to meet Judge Moore and learn about his courageous stance on behalf of the right of the people of Alabama and the country, to acknowledge God and to display the Ten Commandments, the foundation of our civil law in America. You will also be able to see a replica of the Ten Commandments monument like the one that Judge Moore installed in the Judicial Building in Montgomery, Alabama.
Roy Moore: Pro-Homosexual “Marriage” Judge Trying To Wipe Out God’s Creation Of Man/Woman Only Marriage 05/25/07 Judges like Baltimore Circuit Court Judge M. Brooke Murdock are “trying to wipe out the definition of marriage which is an ordinance of God. And that’s what this whole thing is about,” according to Roy S. Moore, former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Murdock has ruled in favor of homosexual “marriage.” Moore made his remarks in an interview on “The American View” radio show (106) co-hosted by Michael Anthony Peroutka, the Constitution Party’s 2004 Presidential candidate, and John Lofton, a self-described “Recovering Republican.”
You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide 04/03/06 Their methods include the hard driving multimedia band called “Junkyard Prophet”. The energy and showmanship of the band sets the stage for Mr. Dean and others to teach youngsters some essential facts about the history of the founding of America, the principles and beliefs articulated by our founding fathers and the necessity for the youth of today to be productive, healthy and patriotic Americans.