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CL 615 Cross-Cultural Leadership

Richard Gray

(1) Aguirre, Adalberto, Jr., and Jonathan H. Turner. American Ethnicity. Boston, McGraw Hill, 1998. (2) Shriberg, Arthur., and Carol Lloyd., Practicing Leadership: Principles and Applications. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997. (3) Higham, John., Ethnic Leadership in America. Baltimore: The John’s Hopkins University Press, 1979. (4) Wren, Thomas J., The Leader’s Companion: Insights on Leadership Through the Ages. New York: The Free Press, 1995.
CS 625 Black History, Theology and Mission

Richard Gray

(1) Bennett, Lerone., Before the Mayflower. New York: Penguin Books, 1982. (2) Robinson, Randall., The Debt. New York: Dutton Books, 2000. (3) Wilmore, Gayraud S., Black Religion and Black Radicalism: An Interpretation of the Religious History of Afro-American People. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 1986.
BS 750 The Human Person: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Joel B. Green

(1) Brown, Warren S., Nancey Murphy, and H. Newton Maloney, eds. Whatever Happened to the Soul? Scientific and Theological Portraits of Human Nature. Theology and the Sciences. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1998. Conference papers, available from the instructor. (2) Damasio, Antonio R. The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness. New York: Harcourt, 1999. (3) Gregersen, Niels Henrik, Willem B. Drees, and Ulf Görman, eds. The Human Person in Science and Theology. Issues in Science and Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 2000. (4) Hasker, William. The Emergent Self. Ithaca/London: Cornell University Press, 1999. (5) Jeeves, Malcolm A. Human Nature at the Millennium: Reflections on the Integration of Psychology and Christianity. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker, 1997.
IS 501 Kingdom, Church, and World

Charles E. Gutenson

1. Clapp, Rodney. Border Crossings. Brazos Press, 2000. 2. Hauerwas, Stanley and Will Willimon. Resident Aliens 3. Willimon, Wil. Shaped by the Bible 4. Donovan, Vincent. Christianity Rediscovered 5. Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1999. 6. Yoder, John Howard. The Politics of Jesus. Wm.B.Eerdmans, 1972 (or the second edition, 1994).
IS 501 X Kingdom, Church, and World

Charles E. Gutenson

1. Clapp, Rodney. Border Crossings. Brazos Press, 2000. 2. Hauerwas, Stanley and Will Willimon. Resident Aliens, 3. Willimon, Wil. Shaped by the Bible, Donovan, Vincent. Christianity Rediscovered, 4. Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1999. 5. Yoder, John Howard. The Politics of Jesus. Wm.B.Eerdmans, 1972 (or the second edition, 1994).
PH 501 Philosophy of Religion

Charles E. Gutenson

The Mike Peterson et al text Reason and Religious Belief (referenced as RRB), Mike Peterson et al text Philosophy of Religion Selected Readings (referenced as SR), William Hasker’s Metaphysics. For bibliographic detail, see the bibliography.
ST 501 Method and Praxis in Theology

Charles E. Gutenson

Who Needs Theology? An Invitation to the Study of God by Stanley J. Grenz and Roger E. Olson, IVP, 1996. The Genesis of Doctrine--A Study in the Foundation of Doctrinal Criticism by Alister E. McGrath, Eerdmans, 1997. Divine Revelation, edited by Paul Avis, Eerdmans, 1997.
CL 553 United Methodist Polity and Discipline

Al Gwinn

1. The Book of Discipline 2000. Nashville: United Methodist Publishing House, 2000. 2. Thomas Edward Frank, Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997. 3. Tuell, Jack M., The Organization of the United Methodist Church. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997.
IT 660 Technology in Ministry Practicum

R. Dale Hale

(1) Heinich, R., Molenda, M., Russell, J. D., Smaldino, S. E., (1996) Instructional media and technologies for learning. Prentice-Hall, New Jersey. (383 pages) (Check out from either library or Help Desk.) (2) Technologies for Worship Magazine – Subscribe online at http://www.tfwm.com (3) White, S. (1994) Christian worship and technological change. Abingdon Press, Nashville. (167 pages)
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Steve Harper

Chilcote, Paul. (2001) Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock 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. Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco.
BS 400 Bible Survey

Mark J. Hatcher

We will be working through the Bible together, becoming acquainted with its narratives, instructions, prophecies and poetic expressions of the heart. Our specific concern is to build a working knowledge of the people, places, events, instructions, etc. of the Bible. As we pursue this concern let's keep in mind that the data points beyond itself. It points to relationships between God, people, and the world through which God reveals important truth about who we are, who God is, and life itself. We want to learn the data in such a way that it reminds us of the narratives, instructions, prophecies, worship expressions, etc. that communicate these relationships to us and through which God speaks to us.
IS 501 X Kingdom, Church, and World

Mark J. Hatcher

1. Clapp, Rodney. A Peculiar People: The Church as Culture in a Postchristian Society. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996. 2. McLaren, Brian D. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001. 3. Snyder, Howard. Kingdom, Church, and World. Wipf and Stock, 2001. 4. Willimon, William. Shaped by the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1990. 5. Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1999.
MS701 Course Syllabus for Spring Semester 2002

Mark J. Hatcher

The Senior Reflection Seminar for MA’s in World Mission and Evangelism meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The course consists of senior students leading class discussions related to their personal, academic and mission experience, and their ministry calling. The primary source informing each class discussion is the SM615 Supervised Mission paper supplied to class members by each student leader a week before his/her class leadership. In addition to the SM615 paper, student leaders are expected to: (1) open class with an appropriate devotional, (2) direct a time of sharing in prayer, and (3) give an autobiographical account of their spiritual journey and their anticipated field of ministry (see attached form). When time permits, the class will compose a list of practical issues that have not been addressed during their time at ATS. They will take turns arranging for speakers, films, journal articles, etc. that address these issues to be presented to and discussed by the class. A closing experience of worship and a service of “commissioning” will conclude the semester.
NT 500 A and B Concise Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics
NT 500 Concise Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics.
NT 500 Concise Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics.
NT 500 Concise Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics.
CO 655 Counseling Relations: Process and Skills

Anthony J. Headley

(1) Egan, G.(2000). The skilled helper, 7th ed., Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. (2) Hill, C. E., & O’Brien, K. M. (1999). Helping skills: Facilitating exploration, insight, and action. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
CO 680 Career Counseling

Anthony J. Headley

(1) Hardy, L. (1990). The fabric of this world: inquiries into calling, career choice, and the design of human work. Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans (2) Isaacson, L. E. & Brown, D. (2000). Career Information, Career Counseling and Career Development. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon
CO 701 CO 704 Practicum in Counseling

Anthony J. Headley

These foundational practica are designed to provide students the opportunity to experience the role of counselor in actual situations. Each student will be expected to locate a placement where their responsibilities will include a number of counseling contacts. The Area of Counseling and Pastoral Care maintains a list of sites previously used that you may wish to consult for idea for placements sites. Students are free to arrange for their own placement sites as long as it meets the practicum requirements. Choose sites are in keeping with your career interests or that involves populations in which you have an interest. Across your 4 practicum classes you might also wish to choose at least 2 different sites to assure yourself of a broader range of experiences and clients.
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Anthony J. Headley

(1) Chilcote, P. (2001). Wesley on Christian Vocation . Wipf and Stock (2) Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (3) Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. (4) Sire, J. Habits of the Mind. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press (5) Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (6) Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco.
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Anthony J. Headley

(1) Chilcote, P. (2001). Wesley on Christian Vocation . Wipf and Stock (2) Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (3) Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. (4) Sire, J. Habits of the Mind. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press (5) Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (6) Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco.
PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

Anthony J. Headley

1. Dinkins, Burrell & Losoney. “Grief” – An article on reserve 2. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. (I suggest that you read this novel before the start of the semester.) 3. Headley, Anthony J. Achieving Balance in Ministry. 4. Kollar, Charles Allen: Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling (This is our basic text for the theory and practice of pastoral counseling) 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 really listen and to discover why this is so difficult to do.) 7. Steinborn, Melvin. The Lay Driven Church: How to Empower the People In Your Church to Share In the Task of Ministry. 8. Steinke, Peter. How Your Church Family Works. (Read this as soon as possible. We will use it early in the semester.)
WO 510 X Worship Leadership in the Church

Charles R. Hohenstein

This course lays the foundation for the ministry of the whole congregation in corporate worship. Biblical, theological, historical, and practical focus is brought to bear on the elements of prayer, Scripture, music, and proclamation in terms of the design of services, the keeping of time, and worship space. Attention is given to interpreting, planning, and presiding at the Church's principal worship services, sacraments, weddings, and funerals.
CO 515 Forgiveness in the Counseling Process

Virginia Todd Holeman

1. Augsburger, D. (1995). Helping People Forgive. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press. 2. Jones, G. (1995). Embodying Forgiveness. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans. 3. McCullough, M.E., Sandage, S.J., & Worthington, E.L., Jr. (1997). To Forgive Is Human: How to Put Your Past in the Past. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. 4. Nowuen, H. J.M. (1992). The Return of the Prodigal Son. New York: Image Books. 5. Worthington, E.L. (2001). Five Steps to Forgiveness. New York: Crown Publishers. 6. Course Readings Packet and class handout packet– purchase at Cokesbury Bookstore before class starts.