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Co 515 Forgiveness In The Counseling Process, Virginia Todd Holeman
Co 515 Forgiveness In The Counseling Process, Virginia Todd Holeman
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Enright, R. D. (2001). Forgiveness is a choice: A step-by-step process for resolving anger and restoring hope. Washington, DC:American Psychological Association. Holeman, V. T. (2004). Reconcilable differences: Hope and healing for troubled marriages. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Jones, G. (1995). Embodying forgiveness. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans. Nowuen, H. J.M. (1992). The return of the prodigal son. New York: Image Books. Volf, M. (1996). Exclusion and Embrace. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press. Worthington, E.L. (2003). Forgiving and reconciling: Bridges to wholeness and hope. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Bs 503 Introduction To Inductive Bible Study, Bart B. Bruehler
Bs 503 Introduction To Inductive Bible Study, Bart B. Bruehler
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This course offers a concise introduction to inductive Bible study for students enrolled in Master of Arts programs other than those specializing in Bible. The purpose is to introduce students to a systematic and comprehensive approach to Bible study. The course will treat the entire Bible study process from initial observation and interpretation of texts in their literary, historical, and canonical contexts to the contemporary appropriation of these texts. In accord with the principle that students can best understand hermeneutical issues and develop exegetical skills as they engage in rigorous study of specific texts, the course will deal with three …
Bs 504 Xl Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, Mark J. Boda
Bs 504 Xl Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, Mark J. Boda
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This course lays the foundation for Old Testament study at Asbury by providing a window into the historical, cultural and geographical background, the literary and theological content and the practical relevance of the Old Testament. The goal is to provide the information and tools which will enable the students to experience the text of the Old Testament throughout their lives through a three-dimensional reading. The student will not only grapple with the content of these books and their backgrounds, but also with the methods for interpreting them in a modern context.
Nt 511 The Gospel Of Mark, David Loren Thompson
Nt 511 The Gospel Of Mark, David Loren Thompson
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Thompson, David L. Bible Study That Works. Revised edition. Evangel Press, 1994.(=BSTW). A Bible. Green, Joel B., Sct McKnight, and I Howard Marshall (eds). Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. InterVarsity Press, 1992.
Nt 511 The Gospel Of Mark, Keith Brewer
Nt 511 The Gospel Of Mark, Keith Brewer
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The primary text in this course is the Holy Bible. Bauer, David R. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2003 (327 pgs.). Thompson, David L. Bible Study That Works. Rev. ed. Nappanee, Ind.: Evangel, 1994 (128 pgs.). Traina, Robert A. Methodical Bible Study. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982 (269 pgs.).
Ot 753 Summer Archaeology Program, Sandra Richter
Ot 753 Summer Archaeology Program, Sandra Richter
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Course Description: Asbury Seminary students will spend three weeks living and digging in Israel under the supervision of seasoned archaeologists. Students will live in an international environment, interacting with archaeological enthusiasts from many nations as well as native Israelis. They will spend five days a week digging in the field, recording finds, washing and reading pottery, going on short term field trips, and attending lectures by experts on the intersection of recovered material culture and the biblical text. On weekends, students will tour important sites. The educational objective of this experience is practical exposure to the discipline of archaeology and …
Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew , David R. Bauer
Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew , David R. Bauer
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General Description A basic course in inductive Bible studies. The primary purpose is to enable the student to begin developing an inductive approach to Bible study, especially in the areas of observation and interpretation. Parts of the Gospel of Matthew are used to demonstrate and to practice a methodical approach which can be used in other biblical books. Some of the main themes of the Gospel are highlighted in the process. This course seeks to introduce the student to the "inductive method" of biblical study, and to direct this interpretive approach to the Gospel of Matthew. This orientation implies several …
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
Bt 605 Old Testament Theology, Lawson G. Stone
Bt 605 Old Testament Theology, Lawson G. Stone
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Sailhammer, John. H., Introduction to Old Testament Theology: A Canonical Approach. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1995. Childs, Brevard S. Bibilcal Theology: A Proposal. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002. B. W. Anderson. Contours of Old Testament Theology. Fortress. Von Balthasar, Hans Urs. The Glory of the Lord—A Theological Aesthetics: Vol. VI, Theology: The Old Covenant. San Francisco: Ignatius, 1991, orig. Germ. 1967.
Me 780 Spiritual Warfare In Mission And Ministry, Stephen A. Seamands
Me 780 Spiritual Warfare In Mission And Ministry, Stephen A. Seamands
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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the place of spiritual warfare in mission and ministry. During the course topics such as the warfare perspective in scripture; the role of spiritual warfare in Christian history; warfare, worldview, and world religions; spiritual warfare in contemporary world mission; and the practice of ground level and strategic level spiritual warfare will be discussed. A wide variety of teaching methods (lectures, group discussion, videos, guest speakers, etc) will be used during class sessions.
Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Garwood P. Anderson
Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Garwood P. Anderson
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deSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods and Ministry Formation. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, 2004 [hereafter abbreviated INT]. Longenecker, Bruce W. The Lost Letters of Pergamum. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker, 2003 [hereafter abbreviated LLP]. Wright, Christopher J. H. Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, 1992 [hereafter abbreviated KJOT].
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
Co 603 Orientation To Christian Approaches To Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Virginia Todd Holeman
Co 603 Orientation To Christian Approaches To Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Virginia Todd Holeman
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Entwistle, D. (2004). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration. Wipf & Stock Pub. ISBN: 159-244-7996
Bs 504 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, John A. Cook
Bs 504 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, John A. Cook
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Required textbooks (available at the book store): a) The New Oxford Annotated Bible (3rd augm. ed., 2007; ISBN 9780195288803) b) The Oxford Bible Atlas (4th ed., 2007; ISBN 9780191001581)
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Joseph R. Dongell
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Joseph R. Dongell
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Course Texts A) The Bible [in at least three different modern English versions] B) Bauer, David R. An Annotated Guide To Biblical Resources for Ministry. C) de Silva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contents, Methods & Ministry Formation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2004.
Bt 825 Biblical Theology And Theological Hermenuetics, Joel B. Green
Bt 825 Biblical Theology And Theological Hermenuetics, Joel B. Green
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Course Description An exploration of the development of modern “biblical theology,” current models of engaging in the task of “biblical theology,” obstacles to a “biblical theology,” and the contemporary recovery of a theological hermeneutics in relation to the biblical theology movement.
Bs 504 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, John A. Cook
Bs 504 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, John A. Cook
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Required textbooks (available at the book store): a) The New Oxford Annotated Bible (3rd augm. ed., 2007; ISBN 9780195288803) b) The Oxford Bible Atlas (4th ed., 2007; ISBN 9780191001581)
Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
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REQUIRED READINGS: 1. Sections from The Power of Servant Leadership: Essays by Robert Greenleaf, edited by Larry Spears (San Francisco: Berett Koehler, 1998) ISBN: 1576750353 (Introduction, pp 1-15; Ch. 1, pp. 17-59; Ch. 5, pp. 111-167; total 113 pages used for this class). 2. Journey to the East by Herman Hesse (NY: Noonday Press, 1956). ISBN: 0374500363 (118 pages). 3. Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002). ISBN: 031024823X (253 pages). 4. Real Power by Janet O. Hagberg (Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing, 2003). ISBN: 1-879215-46-2 (304 pages). 5. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by …
Nt 820 Research Methods In New Testament Interpretation, Ben Witherington
Nt 820 Research Methods In New Testament Interpretation, Ben Witherington
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Booth, Wayne C. et al. The Craft of Research,2nd ed., (Chicago, U. of Chicago Press, 2003). Alexander, Patrick et al. eds. The SBL Handbook of Style for ANE, Biblical and Early Christian Studies, (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1999).
Ot 615 Minor Prophets, David Loren Thompson
Ot 615 Minor Prophets, David Loren Thompson
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A. Required Texts and Materials Note the “either-or” entries in this list. M.A. students other than M.A.B.S. see no. 8. 1. A standard contemporary English translation. Revised Standard Version of the Bible, or some other contemporary, standard (non- paraphrasing) version such as The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, New American Standard Bible, with minimal editorial clutter in the layout. 2. A Masoretic text of the Hebrew Bible. Either Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 4th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990, or The NIV Interlinear Hebrew-English Old Testament. John Kohlenberger III, editor. Zondervan, 1993, or its equivalent. 3. Bible Study That Works. …
Bs 501 Introduction To Biblical Studies I, Lawson G. Stone
Bs 501 Introduction To Biblical Studies I, Lawson G. Stone
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COURSE REQUIRED TEXTS Drane, John. Introducing the Old Testament. Completely Revised and Updated edition. Minneapolos: Fortress, 2001. Klein, W., Craig L. Blomberg and R. L. Hubbard, Jr. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Dallas: Word Publishing, REVISED EDITION. Thompson, David L. Bible Study That Works. Revised edition. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Press, 1994. A Contemporary, but "Formal-Equivalent" translation of the Bible. Examples include: Revised Standard Version or New American Standard Bible, New Revised Standard Version, New International Version. Examples of what not to use for this class incluse: The Message, the New Living Translation and others like them. These are excellent translations, but …
Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
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REQUIRED READINGS: 1. Sections from The Power of Servant Leadership: Essays by Robert Greenleaf, edited by Larry Spears (San Francisco: Berett Koehler, 1998) ISBN: 1576750353 (Introduction, pp 1-15; Ch. 1, pp. 17-59; Ch. 5, pp. 111-167; total 113 pages used for this class). 2. Journey to the East by Herman Hesse (NY: Noonday Press, 1956) ISBN: 0374500363 (118 pages). 3. Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002) ISBN: 031024823X (253 pages). 4. Real Power by Janet O. Hagberg (Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing, 2003) ISBN: 1-879215-46-2 (304 pages). 5. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by …
Bt 605 Old Testament Theology, Lawson G. Stone
Bt 605 Old Testament Theology, Lawson G. Stone
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READING B. W. Anderson. Contours of Old Testament Theology. Fortress. Greer, Rowan and J. Kugel. Early Biblical Interpretation. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986. Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1985. A survey of the theology of the OT that procedes by topics rather than historically or in canonical order. Childs, Brevard S. Bibilcal Theology: A Proposal. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002. A brief analysis of the current problems of OT and biblical theology combined with a fresh argument for a canonical approach. Hayes John H. & F. Prussner. Old Testament Theology: Its history and Development. Westminster/John Knox. Additional …
Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew, David R. Bauer
Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew, David R. Bauer
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Course Texts A. Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible B. Methodical Bible Study, Robert A. Traina C. Matthew, Proclamation Commentaries, Jack Dean Kingsbury D. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry, David R. Bauer
Nt 636 The Book Of Acts , David R. Bauer
Nt 636 The Book Of Acts , David R. Bauer
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Course Objectives. A. Methodology. The student should be able to: 1. Employ structural observations for the interpretation of individual passages within the book, as well as for the interpretation of the book as a whole. 2. Raise various kinds of interpretive questions, and answer these questions, based on the use of exegetical determinants; 3. Employ various kinds of relevant evidence, including that which involves exegetical use of the original languages, in a process of inferential reasoning for the interpretation of individual passages within the book, as well as for the book as a whole. 4. Synthesize the interpretation of units …
Co 603 Orientation To Christian Approaches To Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Virginia Todd Holeman
Co 603 Orientation To Christian Approaches To Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Virginia Todd Holeman
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Required Texts Entwistle, D. (2004). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration. Wipf & Stock Pub. ISBN: 159-244-7996 Oord, T. J. & Lodahl, M. (2005). Relational holiness: Responding to the call of love. Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill Press. Required Articles For Feb 13, 2006 Kilian, M. K. & Parker, S. (2001). A Wesleyan spirituality: Implications for clinical practice. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 29(1), 72-80. Porter, S. L. (2004). Wesleyan theological methodology as a theory of integration. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 32(3), 190-199. For March 13, 2006 Dueck, …
Co 515 Forgiveness In Hte Counseling Process, Virginia Todd Holeman
Co 515 Forgiveness In Hte Counseling Process, Virginia Todd Holeman
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Required Course Texts: Hargrave, T. (2001). Forgiving the Devil: Coming to terms with damaged relationships. Phoeniz, AZ: Zeig, Tucker & Theisen, Inc. Holeman, V. T. (2004). Reconcilable Differences: Hope and Healing for Troubled Marriages. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Jones, G. (1995). Embodying Forgiveness. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans. Nowuen, H. J.M. (1992). The Return of the Prodigal Son. New York: Image Books. Volf, M. (2005). Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Worthington, E.L. (2003). Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Is 501 Kingdom, Church, And World, Michael Pasquerello
Is 501 Kingdom, Church, And World, Michael Pasquerello
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Required Reading: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together. Rodney Clapp, A Peculiar People. Ralph Wood, Contending For the Faith. Vincent Donovan, Christianity Rediscovered. Dorothy Day, A Long Loneliness. IS501 Small Group Packet (Wesley Readings). Available at Cokesbury.
Nt 666 The Book Of Revelation, M. Robert Mulholland
Nt 666 The Book Of Revelation, M. Robert Mulholland
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Text: G. K. Beale, The Book of Revelation
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Randy Jessen
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Randy Jessen
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REQUIRED TEXTS BIBLIOGRAPHY The Book of Discipline 2004. Nashville: United Methodist Publishing House, 2004. Thomas Edward Frank, Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997 (or later).