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NT Matthew

David R. Bauer

A. 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
MU 550 Private Guitar

Al Beers

Noad’s Solo Guitar Playing.
BS 504 Introduction to Biblical Studies: Old Testament

Mark J. Boda
OT 630 Exegesis of Isaiah

Mark J. Boda

Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. New York, N.Y.: Cambridge University Press, 2003. Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986. Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997. Childs, Brevard S. Isaiah. OTL. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2001.
CD 820 Instructional Theory and Development

Ken Boyd
IT 501 Technology in Ministry

Kenneth A. Boyd

Schultze, Quentin. High-Tech Worship: Using Presentational Technologies Wisely. Grand Rapids, Baker, 2004. Wilson, Len. Digital Storytellers: The Art of Communicating the Gospel in Worship. Nashville. Abingdon Press, 2002.
BS 503 Introduction to Biblical Studies - IBS

B. Keith Brewer
BS 503 Introduction to Biblical Studies - IBS

B. Keith Brewer
BS 505 Introduction to Biblical Studies: New Testament

Keith Brewer

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 (NIV) falls into the dynamic equivalence category. Paraphrases of the English text such as The Living Bible (TLB) and translations from the original languages of the Bible (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek) by a single individual (and not by a committee) such as The Message (TM) are not recommended for the serious study of the Bible. Bauer, David R. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2003 (327 pgs.). deSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, 2004 (975 pages).
NT 510 The Gospel of Matthew

Keith Brewer

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.). Hereafter referred to as BRM. 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
WO 510 O1 Worship Leadership/Church

Kandace Brooks

Long, Thomas. Beyond Worship Wars (Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute, 2001) Peterson, David. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship (Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity Press, 1992). White, James F. A Brief History of Christian Worship (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997). Willimon, William. Sunday Dinner (Nashville: The Upper Room, 1981) Willimon, William. Remember Who You Are (Nashville: The Upper Room, 1980)
WO 510 Worship Leadership in the Church

Kandace Brooks

Long, Thomas. Beyond Worship Wars (Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute, 2001) Peterson, David. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship (Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity Press, 1992). White, James F. A Brief History of Christian Worship (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997). Willimon, William. Sunday Dinner (Nashville: The Upper Room, 1981) Willimon, William. Remember Who You Are (Nashville: The Upper Room, 1980)
BT 805 The Theology of Luke-Acts

Bart B. Bruehler

Bovon, François. Luke the Theologian: Fifty-five Years of Research (1950-2005). 2nd rev. ed. Waco: Baylor University Press, 2006. (Abbrieviated below as Bovon) Bartholomew, Craig G., Green, Joel B. and Anthony C. Thistleton. Reading Luke: Interpretation, Reflection, Formation. Scripture and Hermeneutics Series, vol. 6. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005. (Abbreviated below as Reading Luke)
BT 805 W1 The Theology of Luke-Acts

Bart B. Bruehler

Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: State the major issues that shaped the interpretation of Luke-Acts in the ancient and modern contexts and explain how these issues continue to affect the interpretation of Luke’s opus. 1. Name and describe several theological themes in Luke-Acts that have been the subject of modern biblical research. 2. Define salvation history and describe how and why this is one of the predominant theological perspectives of Luke-Acts. 3. Articulate contemporary trends in the use of Luke-Acts in biblical 4. and constructive theology. Creatively interpret passages from across Luke-Acts to articulate or apply a theological perspective found in Luke-Acts.
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

Bart B. Bruehler

1. A Bible in translation with Old and New Testaments. The NRSV recommended, and the NIV is acceptable, but please avoid paraphrases like The Message. A Bible containing the Apocrypha may also be helpful. 2. deSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods and Ministry Formation. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVars Press, 2004. 3. Treier, Daniel J. Introducing Theological Interpretation: Recovering an Ancient Christian Practice. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008. 4. Bauer, David R. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Annotated Guides 16. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2003. Note: Use this book as an aid in finding the best NT interpretation resources (bible dictionaries, Greek grammars, lexicons, concordanc etc.).
NT 615 Exegesis of the Gospel of Luke

Bart B. Bruehler

Erickson, Richard J. A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Exegesis. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2005. Wallace, Daniel B. The Basics of New Testament Syntax. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000.
CH 665 Seminar On Atonement

Thomas N. Buchan

Roy A. Harrisville, Fracture: The Cross as Irreconciliable in the Language and Thought of the Biblical Writers (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006) ISBN: 0-8028-3308-X Melito of Sardis, On Pascha, tr. Alistair Stewart-Sykes (Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2001) ISBN: 0-88141-217-1 Athanasius of Alexandria, On the Incarnation, tr. A Religious of CSMV (Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1993) ISBN: 0-912836-40-0 [FREE ONLINE OPTIONS AVAILABLE] Anselm of Canterbury, The Major Works, ed. Brian Davies and G. R. Evans (New York: Oxford University Press, 1998) ISBN: 0-19-282525-9 [FREE ONLINE OPTIONS AVAILABLE] Peter Schmiechen, Saving Power: Theories of the Atonement and Forms of the Church (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2005) ISBN: 0-8028-2985-6 Hans Boersma, Violence, Hospitality and the Cross: Reappropriating the Atonement Tradition (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004) ISBN: 0-8010-3133-8 Mark D. Baker, ed., Proclaiming the Scandal of the Cross: Contemporary Images of the Atonement (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006) ISBN: 0-8010-2742-X
DO 501 Basic Christian Doctrine

Thomas N. Buchan

T. Oden, The Living God, Systematic Theology: Volume One. (ISBN: 1598560379 / ISBN-13: 9781598560374) T. Oden, The Word Of Life, Systematic Theology: Volume Two. (ISBN: 9781598560 / ISBN-13: 9781598560381) T. Oden, Life In The Spirit, Systematic Theology: Volume Three. (ISBN: 1598560395 / ISBN-13: 9781598560398)
DO 665 Seminar On Atonement

Thomas N. Buchan

Roy A. Harrisville, Fracture: The Cross as Irreconciliable in the Language and Thought of the Biblical Writers (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006) ISBN: 0-8028-3308-X Melito of Sardis, On Pascha, tr. Alistair Stewart-Sykes (Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2001) ISBN: 0-88141-217-1 Athanasius of Alexandria, On the Incarnation, tr. A Religious of CSMV (Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1993) ISBN: 0-912836-40-0 [FREE ONLINE OPTIONS AVAILABLE] Anselm of Canterbury, The Major Works, ed. Brian Davies and G. R. Evans (New York: Oxford University Press, 1998) ISBN: 0-19-282525-9 [FREE ONLINE OPTIONS AVAILABLE] Peter Schmiechen, Saving Power: Theories of the Atonement and Forms of the Church (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2005) ISBN: 0-8028-2985-6 Hans Boersma, Violence, Hospitality and the Cross: Reappropriating the Atonement Tradition (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004) ISBN: 0-8010-3133-8 Mark D. Baker, ed., Proclaiming the Scandal of the Cross: Contemporary Images of the Atonement (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006) ISBN: 0-8010-2742-X
BS 400 Bible Survey

Holly J. Carey

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 504 Introduction to Biblical Studies: Old Testament

John A. Cook
OT 520 Old Testament Introduction

John A. Cook

Coogan, Michael David [= COT] 2006 The Old Testament: A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures. New York: Oxford University Press. Coogan, Michael D., ed. [= COH] 1998 The Oxford History of the Biblical World. New York: Oxford University Press.
OT 632 Exegesis of Ezekiel

John A. Cook

Hebrew Bible and lexicon required (as in 1. OT 501) Required commentaries (accessible or purchased) ONE of the following: Allen (1990 and 1994) (see bibliography below) Block (1997) 2 vols. (see bibliography below) Greenberg (1983 and 1997) (see biblography below)
OT 714 Minor Prophets

John A. Cook

J. Stevenson & W. H. C. Frend, ed., A New Eusebius: Documents Illustrating the History of the Church to AD 337, SPCK, 1987 J. Stevenson & W. H. C. Frend, ed., Creeds , Councils and Controversies: Documents illustrating the History of the Church AD 337-461, SPCK, 1989 History of Christian thought: Stuart G. Hall, Doctrine and Practice in the Early Church, SPCK, 1991 and Eerdmans, 1992
OT 501 Survey of Biblical Hebrew

Paul M. Cook

Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003. [Guide, Arnold & Choi] Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. [BHS] Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1971. [Holladay] Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. 4th ed. Berkley, Calif.: BIBAL, 2007. [Scott] Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995. [Seow]