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Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth, George G. Hunter
Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth, George G. Hunter
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III. Textbooks: The following textbooks are for students in MS 615 and ME 700. The literature, especially McGavran's Understanding Church Growth, should be perceived as the heart of the course. Class sessions will stimulate deeper reading, provide perspective, headline some themes and expand upon others, fill gaps, suggest implications and applications, and facilitate learning and strategic thinking. Class sessions may involve varied technologies, such as lectures, experiential lectures, case studies, visiting speakers, films, maps, data gener- ation, simulations, pencil and paper instruments, reports, processing of assigned readings, etc. A. Read EACH of the following: 1. Donovan, Vincent J. Christianity Rediscovered. …
Ot 611 Historical Books Of The Old Testament, David R. Bauer
Ot 611 Historical Books Of The Old Testament, David R. Bauer
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A. Required Texts: Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry, by David R. Bauer Biblica Hebraica Stuttgartensia,or Interlinear Hebrew/English Old Testament. Dictionary of the Old Testament Historical Books. ed. By Bill T. Arnold and H.G.M. Williamson
Mi 630 Biblical Theology Of Mission, Howard A. Snyder
Mi 630 Biblical Theology Of Mission, Howard A. Snyder
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Texts The Bible. NRSV, NIV, or TNIV preferred. Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empire, by Brian Walsh and Sylvia Keesmaat. InterVarsity, 2004. Images of the Church in Mission, by John Driver. Herald Press, 1997. Slaves, Women and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis, by William J. Webb. InterVarsity, 2001. Recommended Resources Announcing the Kingdom: The Story of God’s Mission in the Bible. Glasser, Arthur F., with Charles E. Van Engen, Dean S. Gilliland, and Shawn B. Redford. Baker Academic, 2003. The Biblical Foundations for Mission, by Donald Senior and Carroll Stuhlmueller. Orbis, 1983. Kingdom, Church, and World, by Howard A. …
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, R. Dale Hale
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, R. Dale Hale
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Required Reading Consult the Course Schedule for dates by which sections of the reading should be completed. Introducing Christian Education:Foundations for the Twenty-first Century, Michael J. Anthony, ed. John Wesley's Class Meeting: A Model for Making Disciples, D. Michael Henderson. Disciple Making Teachers, Josh Hunt Creative Ministry, Henri Nouwen Patterns in Moral Development, Catherine M. Stonehouse. "Learning from Gender Differences," Catherine M. Stonehouse Selected readings from the Web
Me 770 Ms 635 Renewing The Church For Mission, Howard A. Snyder
Me 770 Ms 635 Renewing The Church For Mission, Howard A. Snyder
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Complete the assigned readings as listed on the schedule. The following are required texts: The Community of the King, rev. ed. (2004), by Howard Snyder Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Community in Postmodern Cultures, by Eddie Gibbs and Ryan K. Bolger The Other Six Days, by R. Paul Stevens Churches That Make a Difference, by Ronald Sider, Philip Olson, and Heidi Rolland Unruh The following books are recommended: God’s Transforming Spirit: Black Church Renewal, by Preston Washington Signs of the Spirit: How God Reshapes the Church, by Howard Snyder Natural Church Development, by Christian Schwarz
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Tapiwa Mucherera
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Tapiwa Mucherera
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Required Reading: 1. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. 2. Fortune Marie, Is Nothing Sacred 3 Headley Anthony, Achieving balance in ministry, 1999. 4. Kollar, Charles Allen: Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling (This is our basic text for the theory and practice of pastoral counseling – Make this one of your first readings ) 5. Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. (Many students find this to be a very emotional book. You may want to read a few chapters at a time.) 6. Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening: (This is the best book available for learning how to …
Wo 510 Worship Leadership In The Church, William C. Goold
Wo 510 Worship Leadership In The Church, William C. Goold
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Required texts: Authentic Worship in a Changing Culture (Grand Rapids: CRC Publications, 1997). [Note: This booklet is approximately 80 pages.] Bateman IV, Herbert W. Authentic Worship: Hearing Scripture’s Voice, Applying Its Truths (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2002). [Note: This book is approximately 297 pages.] Mulder, Timothy J. So You’ve Been Asked to Lead in Prayer (Grand Rapids: CRC Publications, 1996). [This small pamphlet is 20 pages.] Peterson, David. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship (Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity Press, 1992). [Note: This book is approximately 293 pages.] Stookey, Laurence Hull. Eucharist: Christ’s Feast with the Church (Abingdon Press. …
Do 660 The Christian Doctrine Of Holiness, Allan Coppedge
Do 660 The Christian Doctrine Of Holiness, Allan Coppedge
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Textbooks 1. Available from bookstore: Allan Coppedge & William Ury, In His Image: A Workbook of Scriptural Holiness Allan Coppedge, Portraits of God John Oswalt, Call to be Holy Dennis Kinlaw, Let’s Start with Jesus. 2. Available from the Barnabas Foundation: Allan Coppedge, Holy Living (ms) Allan Coppedge, Relational Life (ms) 3. The Holy Bible in every class. The English Standard Version is recommended. The student should count themselves present for class when accompanied by the hard copy (as opposed to computer copy).
Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Ben Witherington
Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Ben Witherington
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1) B. Witherington, The New Testament Story (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004). 2) B. Witherington, New Testament History, (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001) pb. 3) B. Malina, The New Testament World, 2nd ed. (Louisville: Westminster/J. Knox, 1998) pb. 4) J.B. Green et. al. eds The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, Downers Grove: I-V Press, 1993 (hb) 5) G.F Hawthorne et al. eds. The Dictionary of Paul and his Letters, Downers Grove: I-V Press, 1993 (hb). These two dictionaries are excellent reference
Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Joel B. Green
Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Joel B. Green
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Course Reading — Required Fowl, Stephen, and L. Gregory Jones. Reading in Communion: Scripture and Ethics in Christian Life. Grand Rapids: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1991. Green, Joel B., and Max Turner, eds. Between Two Horizons: Spanning New Testament Studies and Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 2000. One of the following two titles: Caird, G.B., with L.D. Hurst. New Testament Theology. Oxford: Clarendon, 1994. Wright, N.T. The New Testament and the People of God. Christian Origins and the Question of God. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996. One of the following three titles: Bauckham, Richard J. The Theology of the Book of Revelation. New …
Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Joel B. Green
Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Joel B. Green
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Course Reading — Required Fowl, Stephen, and L. Gregory Jones. Reading in Communion: Scripture and Ethics in Christian Life. Grand Rapids: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1991. Green, Joel B., and Max Turner, eds. Between Two Horizons: Spanning New Testament Studies and Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 2000. One of the following two titles: Caird, G.B., with L.D. Hurst. New Testament Theology. Oxford: Clarendon, 1994. Wright, N.T. The New Testament and the People of God. Christian Origins and the Question of God. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996. One of the following three titles: Bauckham, Richard J. The Theology of the Book of Revelation. New …
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Ruth Anne Reese
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Ruth Anne Reese
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Required Reading: The New Testament (RSV or NRSV or a similar translation) Bauer, David. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1995. DeSilva, David An Introduction to the New Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 2004. Thompson, David. Bible Study that Works. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1994. Willimon, William. Shaped by the Bible. Nashville: Abingdon, 1990. Recommended Reading: Achtemeier, Paul J. Inspiration and Authority: Nature and Function of Christian Scripture. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1999.
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Jeff Greenway
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Jeff Greenway
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Book of Discipline (2004). Polity, Practice and the Mission by Thomas Frank.
Ch 500 Turning Points In Church History, Robert Moore-Jumonville
Ch 500 Turning Points In Church History, Robert Moore-Jumonville
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Kelly, J. N. D. Golden Mouth: The Story of John Chrysostom Ascetic, Preacher, Bishop. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1995. Noll, Mark A. Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity, 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic Books, 2000. Placher, William C. Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Vol. 1 Placher, William C. Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Vol. 2
Mi 730 Biblical Theology Of Mission, Howard A. Snyder
Mi 730 Biblical Theology Of Mission, Howard A. Snyder
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TEXTS The Bible. NRSV, NIV, or TNIV preferred. Let the Earth Rejoice: A Biblical Theology of Holistic Mission, by William Dyrness. Wipf & Stock, 1998. Images of the Church in Mission, by John Driver. Herald Press, 1997. Slaves, Women and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis, by William J. Webb. InterVarsity, 2001.
Ms 701 Senior Reflections: World, Mission, Evangelism, Mark Lewis
Ms 701 Senior Reflections: World, Mission, Evangelism, Mark Lewis
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Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Ruth Anne Reese
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Ruth Anne Reese
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Required Reading: The New Testament (RSV or NRSV or a similar translation) Bauer, David. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1995. DeSilva, David An Introduction to the New Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 2004. Thompson, David. Bible Study that Works. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1994. Willimon, William. Shaped by the Bible. Nashville: Abingdon, 1990. Recommended Reading: Achtemeier, Paul J. Inspiration and Authority: Nature and Function of Christian Scripture. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1999.
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Ellen L. Marmon
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Ellen L. Marmon
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1. The Pastor as Religious Educator, Robert L. Browning, ed. 2. Making Disciples: Faith Formation in the Wesleyan Tradition, Sondra Higgins Matthaei 3. Reaching Out: Three Movements of the Spiritual Life, Henri Nouwen 4. Disciple Making Teachers, Josh Hunt 5. Many Colored Kingdom, Conde-Frazier, E., Kang, S. and Parrett, G. 6. "Learning from Gender Differences," Catherine M. Stonehouse. (article at ATS bookstore) 7. The Equipping Church (book, NOT the workbook), by Sue Mallory 8. LSI Inventory and Grid (ATS bookstore)
Mi 740 Xl Introduction To Christian Mission, Ralph S. Yoder
Mi 740 Xl Introduction To Christian Mission, Ralph S. Yoder
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Roger E. Hedlund, The Mission of the Church in the World: A Bibical Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Baker House, 1991. Charles Van Engen, Mission on the Way: Issues in Mission Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1996. J. Herbert Kane, A Concise History of Christian World Mission, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1978. Gailyn Van Rheenen, Missions: Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Strategies. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing Co., 1996. Vincent Donovan, Christianity Rediscovered. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1991. Bruce E. Olson, Bruchko. Carol Stream, IL: Creation Press, 1973. James M. Phillips and Robert T. Coote, Toward the …
Mi 610 Introduction Of Christian Mission, Gregory P. Leffel
Mi 610 Introduction Of Christian Mission, Gregory P. Leffel
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REQUIRED READING Winter, Ralph D. and Steven C. Hawthorne, eds. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader. 3rd. ed. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 1999 (Available at course orientation, see below). Moreau, A. Scott, Gary R. Corwin and Gary B. McGee. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2004 (Available at ATS Bookstore). Escobar, Samuel. The New Global Mission: The Gospel From Everywhere to Everyone. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003 (Available at ATS Bookstore).
Mi 880 Seminar In Mission, Eunice L. Irwin
Mi 880 Seminar In Mission, Eunice L. Irwin
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Readings: (Abbreviations of readings follow authors' last name initials: B, BS, SS, T, V.) Sugden Constants in Context Transforming Mission Mission as Transformation Stephen Bevans, Roger Schroeder David J. Bosch Vinay Samuel, Chris Norman Thomas Charles van Engen Classical Texts in Mission & World Christianity Mission on the Way
Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Ben Witherington
Nt 520 New Testament Introduction, Ben Witherington
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS. 1) B.Witherington, The New Testament Story (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004). 2) B. Witherington, New Testament History, (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001) pb. 3) B. Malina’s The New Testament World, 2nd ed. (Louisville: Westminster/J. Knox, 1998) pb. 4) J.B. Green et. al. eds The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, Downers Grove: I-V Press, 1993 (hb) 5) G.F Hawthorne et al. eds. The Dictionary of Paul and his Letters, Downers Grove: I-V Press, 1993 (hb). These two dictionaries are excellent reference tools. If you already have these and are look for more detail try the Anchor Bible Dictionary (multiple volumes). …
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Hunn Choi
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Hunn Choi
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1. Required Course Texts deSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods and Ministry Formation. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, 2004 [hereafter abbreviated INT]. Willimon, William. Shaped by the Bible. Nashville: Abingdon, 1990. Thompson, David. Bible Study that Works. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1994. Bauer, David. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1995. 2. Biblical Texts Assumed: It is assumed that students have access to at least two contemporary translations of the Bible, preferably the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), Revised Standard Version (RSV), New International Version (NIV), English Standard Version (ESV), or New American Standard (NAS). The …
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Joe Harris
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Joe Harris
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The Book of Discipline (2004) (United Methodist Publishing House) Lyle E. Schaller, The Ice Cube Is Melting, (Nashville: Abingdon, 2004) Thomas Edward Frank, Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church
Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew, David F. Smith
Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew, David F. Smith
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(1) The Bible (2) David L. Thompson, Bible Study That Works (Hereafter: BSTW) Revised edition. (Nappanee, IN: Evangel Press, 1994). (3) Joel B. Green et al., eds, Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (Hereafter: DJG) (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1992). (4) David Bauer, An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. (Hereafter: BRM) (Hendrickson Press: 2003).
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Hunn Choi
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies, Hunn Choi
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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]. Willimon, William. Shaped by the Bible. Nashville: Abingdon, 1990. Thompson, David. Bible Study that Works. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1994. Bauer, David. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1995.
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
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Anthony J. Headley
Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Anthony J. Headley
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Required Reading: 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. (I suggest that you read this novel before the start of the semester.) Headley, Anthony J. Achieving Balance in Ministry. Benner, David: Strategic Pastoral Counseling (This is our basic text for the theory and practice of pastoral counseling) Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. (Many students find this to be a very emotional book. You may want to read a few chapters at a time.) Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening: (This is the best book available for learning how to really …
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies - 2, David R. Bauer
Bs 502 Introduction To Biblical Studies - 2, David R. Bauer
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1. The Bible (NRSV) 2. An Annotated Guide To Biblical Resources for Ministry, Bauer 3. Bible Study That Works, Thompson 4. The Writings of the New Testament, Johnson 5. The World That Shaped the New Testament, Roetzel
Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Ben Witherington
Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Ben Witherington
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Ice, Laura and B. Witherington, The Shadow of the Almighty, (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000). This text initiates the discussion of the use of Father language for God in the NT. Witherington, Ben The Many Faces of the Christ (N.Y. Crossroad, 1998). This is the basic textbook on the Christological portion of the course. Witherington, Ben. Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World, (Downers Grove: InterVarsity P, 1992). This book should also be read Witherington, Ben Paul’s Narrative Thought World, (Louisville: Westminster/J. Knox, 1994), pb. This book gives an overview of Pauline theology in its various topics.