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Bs 503 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Inductive Bible Study, Joseph R. Dongell
Bs 503 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Inductive Bible Study, Joseph R. Dongell
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A. Required 1. Bibliography: Bauer, David R. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2003. 1-56563-723-2 [Available new from Amazon, $15.75] 2. Ryken, Leland, James C. Wilhoit and Tremper Longman, eds. Dictionary of Biblical Imagery. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998. 0-8308-1451-5 $50.00
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, David R. Bauer
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, David R. Bauer
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1. The Bible (NRSV) 2. Biblical Resources for Ministry, Bauer 3. Bible Study That Works, Thompson 4. Introduction to the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology, Achtemeier, Green, Thompson 5. The World That Shaped the New Testament, Roetzel
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Reginald Johnson
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Reginald Johnson
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Beck, James R. & Blomberg, Craig L. (2001). Two Views on Women in Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN# 0310231957 Barton, Ruth H. (2006). Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 0830833331 Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 083081857x Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. ISBN# 0849944376 Willard, Dallas. (1999). Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 083082226 Sire, J. (2000). Habits …
Bs 503 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Inductive Bible Study, William J. Patrick
Bs 503 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Inductive Bible Study, William J. Patrick
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The Bible (We will primarily be using the New Revised Standard Version in class; choose at least two other modern English translations to compare and contrast and, if you are able, the Greek text when doing your analysis.) Thompson, David L. Bible Study That Works. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Publishing House, 1994. Hawthorne, Gerald,F., Ralph P. Martin, Daniel G. Reid, eds. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity, 1993. Malina, Bruce J. and John J. Pilch. Social-science Commentary on the Letters of Paul. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2006. Adam, A. K. M., Stephen Fowl, Kevin Vanhoozer, and Francis …
Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, William J. Patrick
Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, William J. Patrick
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A) Harris, Stephen L. The New Testament: A Student's Introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2009. [sixth edition] B) The Bible (in at least three different modern English versions, whether hardbound, on-line, or sofware)
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church And World, Hugo Magallanes
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church And World, Hugo Magallanes
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Clapp, Rodney. A Peculiar People. InterVarsity Press, 1996. Hauerwas, Stanley and William Willimon. Resident Aliens. Abingdon, 1989. McClaren, Brian D. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001. Snyder, Howard. A Kingdom Manifesto. Wipf and Stock, 1997 Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus. InterVarsity, 1999
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Burrell D. Dinkins
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Burrell D. Dinkins
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Drury, Keith. (2004) Holiness for Ordinary People, Indianapolis, Indiana: Wesleyan Publishing House Gill, David W. (2000). Becoming Good: Building Moral Character Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press. Guinness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life,Waco,TX. Word. Rediger, G. Lloyd. (2003) Beyond the Scandals: A Guide to Healthy Sexuality for Clergy. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Fortress Press Sire, James W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press. Stevens, R. Paul. (1999) The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective. Vancouver, British Columbia: Eerdmans/Regent
Bs 715 Judaism, M. Robert Mulholland
Bs 715 Judaism, M. Robert Mulholland
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E. Ferguson, Background of Early Christianity, (3nd ed.) N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God Joachim Jeremias, Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus Shaye J. D. Cohen, From the Maccabees to the Mishnah Sidnie White Crawford, Rewriting Scripture in Second Temple Times
Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, Ruth Anne Reese
Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, Ruth Anne Reese
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The New Testament (RSV or NRSV or a similar translation). DeSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 2004.
Bs 715 Judaism, M. Robert Mulholland
Bs 715 Judaism, M. Robert Mulholland
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E. Ferguson, Background of Early Christianity, (3nd ed.) N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God Joachim Jeremias, Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus Shaye J. D. Cohen, From the Maccabees to the Mishnah Sidnie White Crawford, Rewriting Scripture in Second Temple Times
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church And World, R. Jeffrey Hiatt
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church And World, R. Jeffrey Hiatt
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Clapp, Rodney. Border Crossings. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2000. Jenkins, Philip. The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity. New York: Oxford UP, 2007. Snyder, Howard. Kingdom, Church, and World: Biblical Themes for Today. Wipf & Stock, 2001. (Originally published as A Kingdom Manifesto, IVP, 1985.) Snyder, Howard. Models of the Kingdom. Wipf & Stock, 2001.
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, James Hampton
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, James Hampton
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Arterburn, Stephen, Fred Stoeker and Mike Yorkey (2000) Every Man’s Battle. Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, (235 pages). Men Only Read This Text. Barton, Ruth (2006) Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, (195 pages). Belleville, Linda L., Craig L. Blomberg, Craig S. Keener, Thomas R. Schreiner, James R. Beck (Editor) (200 Two Views on Women in Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Ethridge, Shannon and Stephen Arterburn (2003) Every Woman’s Battle: Discovering God’s Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment. Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, (193 pages). Women Only Read This Text. Scazzero, Peter (2006) Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. …
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Ellen L. Marmon
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Ellen L. Marmon
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*Barton, Ruth (2006) Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, (195 pages). *Dawn, Marva. (2006). Sense of the Call. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing. Grenz & Bell, (2001). Betrayal of Trust: Confronting and Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct. Grand Rapids: Baker Books. Guinness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Waco,TX: Word. Pearcey, Nancy. (2004) Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. Samson, Will & Lisa. (2007) Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus Wherever You Live. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. …
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Beverly C. Johnson-Miller
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Beverly C. Johnson-Miller
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Gray, Rick. (2008) “How-to” Guide: Personal, Spiritual, Development, Analysis, Wilmore, KY: Evening Star Enterprise, Inc., ISBN: 978-0-9790-2103-9. (86 pages) Samson, Will & Lisa. (2007) Justice in the Burbs: Being the hands of Jesus Wherever You Live, Grand Rapids: Baker Books, ISBN: 978-0-8010-6809-6. (202 pages) Palmer, Parker (2004) A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward An Undivided Life. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass Publ., ISBN: 0-7879-7100-6. (195 pages) Vining, John Kie (1995) Pastoral Care/Counseling NEVER Includes Sex: A Guide to Ministerial Sexual Ethics. East Rockaway, NY: Cummings & Hathaway Publishers, ISBN: 0-943025-60-5. (87 pages) Jones, Kirk Byron (2007) holy play: The Joyful …
Bs 400 Bible Survey, Holly J. Carey
Bs 400 Bible Survey, Holly J. Carey
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1. HarperCollins Study Bible (NRSV), Harper San Francisco, 1993 (Hard: ISBN 0060655801) or 1997 (Soft: ISBN 0060655275). 2. HarperCollins Concise Atlas of the Bible, edited by James B. Pritchard, 1997 (ISBN 0062514997).
Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, Keith Brewer
Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, Keith Brewer
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The primary text in this course is the Holy Bible. There are three basic theories behind the work of Bible translation: (1) Literal or formally equivalent; (2) Idiomatic or dynamically equivalent; and (3) Free or paraphrase. Some of the more literal versions of the Bible include the New American Standard Bible (NASB) and the Revised Standard Version (RSV) or the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). Although both the King James Version (KJV) and the New King James Version (NKJV) fall into the category of literal translations, they are textually inferior to modern translations of the Bible. The New International Version …
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church And World, Brian G. Edgar
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church And World, Brian G. Edgar
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John Wesley, A Plain Account of the People Called Methodist, also currently available at http://www.godrules.net/library/wesley/274wesley_h6.htm John Wesley, An Earnest Appeal to Men of Reason and Religion also currently available at http://www.godrules.net/library/wesley /274wesley_h2.htm John Wesley, A Farther Appeal to Men of Reason and Religion also currently available at http://www.godrules.net/library/wesley /274wesley_h3.htm . John Wesley, Thoughts on Methodism John Wesley, The Character of the Methodist also currently available at http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/character/ John Wesley, The General Spread of the Gospel (Sermon 63) also currently available at http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley /sermons/63/
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, R. Jeffrey Hiatt
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, R. Jeffrey Hiatt
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Arterburn, Stephen, Fred Stoeker and Mike Yorkey (2000) Every Man’s Ba�le. Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, (235 pages). Text for Men only. Barton, Ruth H. (2006). Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, (187 pages). ISBN 0830833331 Clouse, B. & Clouse, R. B. (1989). Women in Ministry: Four Views. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press ( 240pages). ISBN 0830812849 Ethridge, Shannon and Stephen Arterburn (2003) Every Woman’s Ba�le: Discovering God’s Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment. Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, (193 pages). Text for Women only. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central …
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Virginia Todd Holeman
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Virginia Todd Holeman
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Barton, R. H. (2006). Sacred Rhythms: Arranging our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Clouse, B. & Clouse, R. B. (1989). Women in Ministry: Four Views. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Muto, S. & vanKaam, A. (1994). Divine guidance: Seeking to find and follow the will of God. Pittsburgh, PA: Epiphany Books. Sire, J. (2000). Habits of the mind: Intellectual life as …
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, And World, Robert A. Danielson
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, And World, Robert A. Danielson
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Is 501 Kingdom, Church, And World, Brian G. Edgar
Is 501 Kingdom, Church, And World, Brian G. Edgar
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Bartholomew, Craig G. and Michael W. Goheen. The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story, Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004. Clapp, Rodney. A Peculiar People, Downer’s Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1996 Frost, Michael and Alan Hirsch, The Shaping of Things to Come: innovation and mission for the 21st century church, Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrikson, 2003 Jenkins, Philip, The Next Christendom: the coming of global Christianity, Oxford University Press, 2002 Newbigin, Leslie. The Open Secret: An Introduction to the Theology of Mission, (Revised Edition) Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995 Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus, Downer’s Grove: InterVarsity or London: SPCK, 1999
Is 501 Kingdom, Church, And World, W. Jay Moon
Is 501 Kingdom, Church, And World, W. Jay Moon
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Bartholomew, Craig and Michael Goheen 2004 The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. Baker Academic. Snyder, Howard 2001 Kingdom, Church, and World: Biblical Themes for Today. Wipf & Stock. (Originally published as A Kingdom Manifesto, 1985, InterVarsity Press.) Jenkins, Philip 2002 The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity. Oxford University Press. Frost, Michael and Alan Hirsch 2003 The Shaping of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21st-Century Church. Hendrickson Publishers. Claiborne, Shane 2006 The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical. Zondervan. NOTE: This can also be purchased as an MP3 download if …
Ot 713 Exegetical Studies In Wisdom Literature, John A. Cook
Ot 713 Exegetical Studies In Wisdom Literature, John A. Cook
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Description This course explores exegetical issues in the books of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes, and provides students with opportunities to apply original-language tools to the book’s strategic passages. Particular attention is given to literary and theological characteristics of Israelite wisdom literature and questions of theodicy as raised and answered in these books.
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, And World, Robert A. Danielson
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, And World, Robert A. Danielson
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Snyder, Howard 2001 Models of the Kingdom. Wipf & Stock. Snyder, Howard 2001 Kingdom, Church, and World: Biblical Themes for Today. Wipf & Stock. (Originally published as A Kingdom Manifesto, 1985, InterVarsity Press.) Wakabayashi, Allen Mitsuo 2003 Kingdom Come: How Jesus Wants to Change the World. InterVarsity Press. Clapp, Rodney 2000 Border Crossings. Brazos Press. Hauerwas, Stanley and William H. Willimon 1989 Resident Aliens. Abingdon Press. Jenkins, Philip 2007 The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity. Oxford University Press.
Is 502 Vocation Of Ministry, R. Dale Hale
Is 502 Vocation Of Ministry, R. Dale Hale
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• Clouse, B. & Clouse, R. B. (1989). Women in Ministry: Four Views. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. • Barton, Ruth H. (2006). Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 0830833331 • Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 083081857x • Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. ISBN# 0849944376 • Willard, Dallas. (1999). Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 083082226 • Sire, …
Is 502 Vocation Of Ministry, Reginald Johnson
Is 502 Vocation Of Ministry, Reginald Johnson
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Beck, James R. & Blomberg, Craig L. (2001). Two Views on Women in Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN# 0310231957 Barton, Ruth H. (2006). Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 0830833331 Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 083081857x Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. ISBN# 0849944376 Willard, Dallas. (1999). Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 083082226 Sire, J. (2000). Habits …
Nt 670 Non-Canonical Writings For Nt Studies, Joseph R. Dongell
Nt 670 Non-Canonical Writings For Nt Studies, Joseph R. Dongell
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General Description: This course will serve as a basic introduction to the wide range of ancient literatures surrounding the NT and illuminating its interpretation. Students will read (in English translation) selected portions of those literatures which meaningfully relate to the NT, and will be exposed to the historical circumstances of each literature while becoming familiar with tools available for further research. Prereq.: NT 520.
Bs 504 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, David Loren Thompson
Bs 504 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, David Loren Thompson
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Coogan, Michael D., ed. The New Oxford Annotated Bible (3rd augm. Ed., 2007; ISBN 9780195288803). NOAB Pritchard, James B., ed. The HarperCollins Concise Atlas of the Bible (1991; ISBN 0062514997 HCAB
Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, Ruth Anne Reese
Bs 505 Introduction To Biblical Studies: New Testament, Ruth Anne Reese
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The New Testament (RSV or NRSV or a similar translation). DeSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 2004.
Bs 820 History Of Interpretation, Lawson G. Stone
Bs 820 History Of Interpretation, Lawson G. Stone
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McKim, Donald K. Ed. Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters. Downers Grove, IVP, 2007. Greer, Rowan and J. Kugel. Early Biblical Interpretation. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986. Young, Francis M. Biblical Exegesis and the Formation of Christian Culture. Cambridge, 1997. Repr. Hendrickson, 2002. Saint Augustine. On Christian Teaching. R. P. H. Green, trans. Oxford, 1997. Selected Additional Reading