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ME 860 Revitalizing Small Churches

Ronald K. Crandall

1. Carl Dudley, Making the Small Church Effective, 1978. 2. Nancy Foltz, ed., Religious Education in the Small Membership Church, 1990. 3. Steve Bierly, Help for the Small Church Pastor, 1995. 4. Ron Crandall, Turnaround Strategies for the Small Church, 1995. 5. Lyle Schaller, The Small Membership Church: Scenarios forTomorrow, 1995.
PM 520 Healing and the Christian Faith

Donald E. Demaray

D. E. Demaray, Experiencing Healing and Wholeness D. E. Demaray, Laughter, Joy & Healing. B. S. Siegel, Love, Medicine and Miracles. N. V. Peale, Power of Positive Thinking.
PM 520 Healing and the Christian Faith

Donald E. Demaray

D. E. Demaray, Experiencing Healing and Wholeness D. E. Demaray, Laughter, Joy & Healing. B. S. Siegel, Love, Medicine and Miracles. N. V. Peale, Power of Positive Thinking.
PR 610 Servant Proclamation

Donald E. Demaray

A. Progress toward the preparation of the preacher himself/herself with special reference to: 1. The call to preach. 3. Spiritual formation. 2. Disciplines. 4. Theology of preaching. B. The preparation of the sermon with particular reference to: 1. Homiletics. 5. Structuring the body of the sermon. 2. Speech. 6. Finding apt illustrations. 3. Gathering and filing materials. 7. Producing the conclusion. 4. Making the introduction. C. The preparation for delivery with specific focus on: 1. Pulpit communication. 3. Actual sermon presentation. 2. Getting ready for delivery. 4. Cultural identification.
PR 610 Servant Proclamation

Donald E. Demaray

A. Progress toward the preparation of the preacher himself/herself with special reference to: 1. The call to preach. 3. Spiritual formation. 2. Disciplines. 4. Theology of preaching. B. The preparation of the sermon with particular reference to: 1. Homiletics. 5. Structuring the body of the sermon. 2. Speech. 6. Finding apt illustrations. 3. Gathering and filing materials. 7. Producing the conclusion. 4. Making the introduction. C. The preparation for delivery with specific focus on: 1. Pulpit communication. 3. Actual sermon presentation. 2. Getting ready for delivery. 4. Cultural identification.
PR 730 Expository Preaching

Donald E. Demaray

1. John R. W. Stott, Between Two Worlds. 2. Haddon W. Robinson, Biblical Preaching. 3. Donald E. Demaray, Preacher Aflame!
PR 730 Expository Preaching

Donald E. Demaray

1. John R. W. Stott, Between Two Worlds. 2. Haddon W. Robinson, Biblical Preaching. 3. Donald E. Demaray, Preacher Aflame!
SF 660 Christian Devotional Classics

Donald E. Demaray

Richard J. Foster, Devotional Classics. Harper, 1993. Donald E. Demaray, Editor, Thomas à Kempis’ Imitation of Christ. Alba, 1996. Donald E. Demaray, Editor, Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God. Alba, 1997.
SF 660 Christian Devotional Classics

Donald E. Demaray

Richard J. Foster, Devotional Classics. Harper, 1993. Donald E. Demaray, Editor, Thomas à Kempis’ Imitation of Christ. Alba, 1996. Donald E. Demaray, Editor, Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God. Alba, 1997.
PM 608 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

Burrell D. Dinkins

1. Dinkins, Burrell & Losoney. "Grief” 2. Doehring, Carrie. Taking Care - Monitoring Power Dynamics and Relational Boundaries in Pastoral Care and Counseling. 3. Frederic, Harold. -The Damnation of Theron Ware. (I suggest that you read this novel as soon as possible.) 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. Can the Pastor Do It Alone. 8. Steinke, Peter. How Your Church Family Works. (Read this as soon as possible. We will use it early in the semester.) 9. Wimberly, Edward P. Prayer in Pastoral Counseling
PM 608 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

Burrell D. Dinkins

1. Dinkins, Burrell & Losoney. "Grief” 2. Doehring, Carrie. Taking Care - Monitoring Power Dynamics and Relational Boundaries in Pastoral Care and Counseling. 3. Frederic, Harold. -The Damnation of Theron Ware. (I suggest that you read this novel as soon as possible.) 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. Can the Pastor Do It Alone. 8. Steinke, Peter. How Your Church Family Works. (Read this as soon as possible. We will use it early in the semester.) 9. Wimberly, Edward P. Prayer in Pastoral Counseling
CH 740 A Historical-Theological Survey of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements

D. William Faupel

The following are required texts for the course: Faupel, D. William. The Everlasting Gospel: The Significance of Eschatology in the Development of Pentecostal Thought. Sheffield, ENG: Sheffield Academic Press, 1996. Hollenweger, Walter J. Pentecostalism: Origins and Developments Worldwide. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1997.
CH 740 A Historical-Theological Survey of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements

D. William Faupel

The following are required texts for the course: Faupel, D. William. The Everlasting Gospel: The Significance of Eschatology in the Development of Pentecostal Thought. Sheffield, ENG: Sheffield Academic Press, 1996. Hollenweger, Walter J. Pentecostalism: Origins and Developments Worldwide. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1997.
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

Joel B. Green

Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies, for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1995. Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Writings of the ew Testament: An Introduction. 2d ed (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). Malina, Bruce J. The ew Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology. 2d ed Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1993. Theissen, Gerd. The Shadow of the Galilean. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1987. Veyne, Paul. The Roman Empire. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1997.
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

Joel B. Green

Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1995. Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Writings of the New Testament: An Introduction. 2d ed. (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). Malina, Bruce J. The New Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology. 2d ed. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1993. Theissen, Gerd. The Shadow of the Galilean. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1987. Veyne, Paul. The Roman Empire. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1997.
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

Joel B. Green

Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies, for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1995. Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Writings of the ew Testament: An Introduction. 2d ed (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). Malina, Bruce J. The ew Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology. 2d ed Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1993. Theissen, Gerd. The Shadow of the Galilean. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1987. Veyne, Paul. The Roman Empire. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1997.
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

Joel B. Green

Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1995. Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Writings of the New Testament: An Introduction. 2d ed. (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). Malina, Bruce J. The New Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology. 2d ed. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1993. Theissen, Gerd. The Shadow of the Galilean. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1987. Veyne, Paul. The Roman Empire. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1997.
NT 740 James and 1 Peter: The New Testament, Theology, and Ethics

Joel B. Green

On questions of style, especially with regard to paper organization and references, see Carole Slade, Form and Style: Research Papers, Reports, Theses, 10th ed. (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1997). For James Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Letter of James. Anchor Bible. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1995. Wall, Robert W. The Community of the Wise: The Book of James. The New Testament in Context. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Trinity, 1997. For 1 Peter Achtemeier, Paul J. A Commentary on First Peter. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996. Davids, Peter H. The First Epistle of Peter. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1990. Michaels J. Ramsey. 1 Peter. Word Biblical Commentary 49. Dallas, Texas: Word, 1988.
NT 740 James and 1 Peter: The New Testament, Theology, and Ethics

Joel B. Green

On questions of style, especially with regard to paper organization and references, see Carole Slade, Form and Style: Research Papers, Reports, Theses, 10th ed. (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1997). For James Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Letter of James. Anchor Bible. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1995. Wall, Robert W. The Community of the Wise: The Book of James. The New Testament in Context. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Trinity, 1997. For 1 Peter Achtemeier, Paul J. A Commentary on First Peter. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996. Davids, Peter H. The First Epistle of Peter. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1990. Michaels J. Ramsey. 1 Peter. Word Biblical Commentary 49. Dallas, Texas: Word, 1988.
IT 627 Computers in Ministry

Jeff Groeling

A packet of required readings will be provided for purchase in class. OTHER SOURCES Lochhead, David, Shifting Realities: Information Technology and the Church. WCC Publications, 1999 Johnson, Ruth and David Baumgart, The Novice Notebook; Getting Started with Personal Computers, Auburn, WA, 1988. Trammel, David, Help There's a Computer in My Church; Practical Advice for Using Computers in Ministry, Nashville, Broadman Press, 1990. The following magazines are available: Christian Computing, Church Bytes, MacWorld, PC Magazine, PC Novice, PC World. In addition, we have manuals, workbooks, audio cassettes, and video cassettes dealing with various programs available in the Computer Laboratory.
IT 627 Computers in Ministry

Jeff Groeling

A packet of required readings will be provided for purchase in class. OTHER SOURCES Lochhead, David, Shifting Realities: Information Technology and the Church. WCC Publications, 1999 Johnson, Ruth and David Baumgart, The Novice Notebook; Getting Started with Personal Computers, Auburn, WA, 1988. Trammel, David, Help There's a Computer in My Church; Practical Advice for Using Computers in Ministry, Nashville, Broadman Press, 1990. The following magazines are available: Christian Computing, Church Bytes, MacWorld, PC Magazine, PC Novice, PC World. In addition, we have manuals, workbooks, audio cassettes, and video cassettes dealing with various programs available in the Computer Laboratory.
PH 501 Philosophy of Christian Religion

Charles E. Gutenson

1. Metaphysics by William Hasker. 2. Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion by Michael Peterson, et. Al. 3. Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings (Marked as Readings in the listing of daily assignments) by Michael Peterson, et. Al.
PH 501 Philosophy of Christian Religion

Charles E. Gutenson

1. Metaphysics by William Hasker. 2. Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion by Michael Peterson, et. Al. 3. Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings (Marked as Readings in the listing of daily assignments) by Michael Peterson, et. Al.
NT 401 A Comprehensive Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

Black, David Alan. Learning to Read New Testament Greek, rev. ed. (Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994) The Greek New Testament (United Bible Societies, 4th edition).
NT 500 Concise Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

BibleWorks (Hermeneutika). V. 4 of BibleWorks is available at the Media Center. Black, David Alan. Learning to Read New Testament Greek, rev. ed. (Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994). Cotterell, Peter and Max Turner. Linguistics and Biblical Interpretation. (London: S.P.C.K.; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1989). Douglas, J.D., ed. The New Greek-English Interlinear New Testament. (Wheaton, IL:Tyndale, 1993)