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BT 675 Pauline Theology

Ben Witherington

1. Witherington, Ben The Paul Quest. The Search for the Jew of Tarsus, (Downers Grove: Inter Varsity Press, 1998) 2. Witherington, Ben Paul’s Narrative Thought World., (Louisville: Westminster/J. Knox, 1994) 3. Dunn, J.D.G. The Theology of Paul the Apostle, (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998)
NT 614 Exegesis of the Gospel of Mark

Ben Witherington

Catalog Description This course examines the Greek text of Mark. Detailed exegesis of the material in this Gospel will be the focus of this course, but with careful attention to the social, rhetorical, literary, and theological dimensions and implications of the text. There will be special attention to the Christological message of the book in its historical and canonical context.Catalog Description This course examines the Greek text of Mark. Detailed exegesis of the material in this Gospel will be the focus of this course, but with careful attention to the social, rhetorical, literary, and theological dimensions and implications of the text. There will be special attention to the Christological message of the book in its historical and canonical context.Introduction Among the New Testament Gospels, Mark’s Gospel is widely recognized to be the first Gospel to be written, and seen as an important source for Matthew’s and Luke’s Gospel. Mark presents us with a compelling narrative in the form of an ancient biography focusing on Jesus as the Son of Man who came to give his life as a ransom for many. Pre-requisites: NT 500 or 501/502, and IBS-- 1
NT 617 Exegesis of Johannine Literature

Ben Witherington

Catalog Description A study of selected passages in Johannine Literature, this course will deal with the various textural, historical, rhetorical, exegetical, theological, and ethical concerns raised in the Gospel and Letters of John. The focus in the course will be on familiarizing the student not only with the content of this book, but also with the exegetical and hemeneutical issues that it raised and raises. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)Introduction The Johannine Literature makes up approximately one third of the New Testament. It includes four different genre of literature-- a Gospel, epistles, a homily, and a book of apocalyptic prophecy. This course explores segments of these differing types of Johannine literature, seeking to consider both the differences and the similarities. Pre-requisites: NT 500 or 501/502, and IBS-- 1
DO 501 Basic Christian Theology

Laurence W. Wood

(1) William E. Hordern, A Layman’s Guide to Protestant Theology (New York: Macmillan Co., 1973) (selected chapters, on reserve shelf). (2) John Lawson, Introduction to Christian Doctrine (Grand Rapids: Zondervan). (3) C. S. Lewis, Miracles (New York: Macmillan Co.) (selected readings, on reserve shelf) (4) Thomas Oden, The Living God (New York: Harper, 1987) (selected readings, on reserve shelf) (5) Pannenberg, “The Revelation of God in Jesus of Nazareth,” Theology as History, ed. James M. Robinson and John B. Cobb, Jr. (New York: Harper, 1967), pp. 101-133. (reserve shelf). (6) L. Wood, “Defining the Modern Concept of Self-Revelation: Toward a Synthesis of Barth and Pannenberg,” The Asbury Theological Journal, Volume 24, No. 2 (Fall, 1986): 85-105. (reserve shelf). (7) L. Wood, “Above, Within, or Ahead of? Pannenberg’s Eschatologicalism as a Replacement for Supernaturalism,” The Asbury Theological Journal, 4, No. 2 (Fall 1991): 43-72. (reserve shelf). (8) L. Wood, “From Barth’s Trinitarian Christology to Moltmann’s Trinitarian Pneumatology,” The Asbury Theological Journal (Spring 1993). (reserve shelf). (9) L. Wood, “Easter and Pentecost--a Theology of History.” (reserve shelf). (10) L. Wood, “The Spirit of Miracles and Gifts,” Truly Ourselves, Truly the Spirit’s (Grand Rapids: (Zondervan, 1989) (reserve shelf). (11) L. Wood, "History and Hermeneutics" (xerox copy on reserve shelf)
DO 690 X John Wesley's Theology for Today

Lawrence W. Wood

1. Read Wesley's Standard Fifty-Two Sermons (available in the bookstore). 2. Also, read these additional sermons from The Works of John Wesley, ed. Albert C. Outler, (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1986), Volume 3; "On Patience" (pp. 169-179), "Of the Church" (pp. 45-57), "On Zeal" (pp. 308-321), "The More Excellent Way" (pp. 263- 277), "The Danger of Riches" (pp. 228-246). Also read these sermons from volume 2: "The Mystery of Iniquity" (pp. 451-470), and "The General Spread of the Gospel" (pp. 485-499).
PH 501 Philosophy of the Christian Religion

Lawrence W. Wood

1) Yandall Woodfin, With All Your Mind (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1980; reprint 2002). 2) Jerry H. Gill, The Tacit Mode, Michael Polanyi’s Postmodern Philosophy (State University of New York Press, 2000). 3) C. S. Lewis, selections from Miracles (New York: Macmillan, 1947). 4) J. N. D. Anderson, Christianity and Comparative Religion (Downers Grove, ILL: InterVarsity Press, 1971).
ST 501 Method and Praxis in Theology

Lawrence W. Wood

L. Wood, Faith and History: A Study in Theological Epistemology and Methodology. Donald Thorsen, The Wesleyan Quardrilateral Robert M. Augros and George N. Stanciu, The New Story of Science,
ST 501 Method and Praxis in Theology

Lawrence W. Wood

L. Wood, Faith, History, and Hermeneutics. L. Wood, The Meaning of Pentecost in Early Methodism, Rediscovering John Fletcher As John Wesley’s Vindicator and Designated Successor.
ST 620 Emotions, Feelings, and Passion

Lawrence W. Wood

Frank Lake, Clinical Theology (out of print and available in photocopy form) Paul Tillich, Courage to Be
OT 619 Exegesis of 1-2 Samuel

Bill T. Arnold

Brueggemann, Walter. First and Second Samuel. Interpretation. Louisville, Ky.: John Knox Press, 1990. McCarter, P. Kyle, Jr. 1 & 2 Samuel. 2 vols. Anchor Bible 8 & 9. New York: Doubleday, 1980 and 1984.Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament Based upon the Lexical Work of Ludwig Koehler and Walter Baumgartner. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1971. Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Berkley, Calif.: BIBAL, 1987. Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995.
OT 705 Biblical Aramaic

Bill T. Arnold

Brown, Francis, S. R. Driver, and Charles A. Briggs. A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1907. Repr., Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1979. Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-1977. Rosenthal, Franz. A Grammar of Biblical Aramaic. 6th ed. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 1995. Course Packet available in the bookstore (see appendix below for contents).
OT 780 Ancient Near Eastern Literature and the Old Testament

Bill T. Arnold

Textbooks (in addition to assigned readings on reserve in library) Walton, John H. Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1989. Matthews, Victor H., and Don C. Benjamin. Old Testament Parallels: Laws and Stories from the Ancient !ear East. New York: New York/Mahwah, N.J.: Paulist Press, 1991
OT 501 Survey of Biblical Hebrew

Bill T. Arnold, John H. Choi, and Asbury Theological Seminary

Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1971. Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Berkley, Calif.: BIBAL, 1987. Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995.
MS 701 Senior Reflection Community in World Mission and Evangelism

Asbury Theological Seminary

(1) To integrate insights from cross-cultural ministry experience with academic studies. (2) To explore with peers the biblical, theological and missiological implications of field experience for ministry in cross-cultural settings. (3) To form a community of faith and provide prayer support as students conclude their MA studies and move on to field assignments. (4) To review and evaluate the WME MA program and its effectiveness in preparing persons for their anticipated ministries.
PM 690 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

Asbury Theological Seminary

Herlihy, B. & Corey, G., (1996). ACA ethical standards casebook. American Counseling Association, Alexandria: VA. Sanders, Randolph K. (1997). Christian counseling ethics: A handbook for therapists, pastors and counselors, Kentucky Department for community based services, (1998). Reporting child abuse neglect and dependency, Kentucky.
NT 510 The Gospel of Matthew

David R. Bauer

A. Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible B. Greek New Testament (UBS/Nestle; or Interlinear) C. Methodical Bible Study, Robert Traina D. Matthew, Proclamation Commentaries, Jack Dean Kingsbury E. Biblical Resources for Ministry, David R. Bauer
NT 525 The Gospel of Matthew

David R. Bauer

A. Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible B. Methodical Bible Study, Robert Traina C. Matthew, Proclamation Commentaries, Jack Dean Kingsbury D. Biblical Resources for Ministry, revised and enlarged edition, David R. Bauer
NT 601 Intermediate Greek I

David R. Bauer

1. The Greek New Testament (UBS 4 or N.A. 27) 2. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics, by Daniel B. Wallace; or The Basics of New Testament Syntax, by Daniel B. Wallace. 3. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, by Bruce M. Metzger
OT 611 Historical Books of the Old Testament

David R. Bauer

Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Biblical Resources for Ministry by David R. Bauer Biblica Hebraica Stuttgartensia,or Interlinear Hebrew/English Old Testament.
OT 630 Minor Prophets

David R. Bauer

1. Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 2. Biblical Resources for Ministry, by David R. Bauer
MU 660 Private Voice Study

Virginia K. Bowles

Each performer has certain God-given talents and gifts that they bring to singing. The lessons will help you to identify these gifts and talents and to explore and develop them. I expect to see growth and change in each singer. You will each be at a different stage; however, you will be responsible for your own personal growth through individual instruction. Our focus will be to grow vocally and technically. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: • Identify the rudiments of healthy vocal production including: techniques of breath support, alignment ,placement, and diction. • Apply these rudiments to your instrument. • Develop your own vocal capabilities through practice, performance, and critique.
MU 660 Private Voice Study

Virginia K. Bowles

Each performer has certain God-given talents and gifts that they bring to singing. The lessons will help you to identify these gifts and talents and to explore and develop them. I expect to see growth and change in each singer. You will each be at a different stage; however, you will be responsible for your own personal growth through individual instruction. Our focus will be to grow vocally and technically. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: • Identify the rudiments of healthy vocal production, including: techniques of breath support, alignment, placement, and diction; • Apply these rudiments to your instrument; • Develop your own vocal capabilities through practice, performance, and critique.
IT 574 Technology in Ministry

Kenneth A. Boyd

Slaughter, Michael. Out On the Edge. Nashville, Abingdon Press, 1998. Wilson, Len. The Wired Church. Nashville, Abingdon Press, 1999.
MU 506 Private Voice

Patricia J. Bracken

Punctual attendance at private lessons, Sing two songs from memory Participate in the weekly class session. Demonstrate musical progress. Complete and hand in your practice form, weekly.
CD 651 Professional Foundations of Christian Education

Harold W. Burgess

Models of Religious Education: Theory and Practice in Historical and Contemporary Perspective, Harold W. Burgess (Evangel Press, 2001).