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MB 780 Cross-Cultural Christian Discipling

A. H. Mathias Zahniser

Chang, K. C. 1977 “Introduction.” In Food in Chinese Culture: Anthropological and Historical Perspectives. K. C. Chang, ed. Pp. 3-21. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. Located in the custom course packet. Eliade, Mircea 1959 The Sacred and the Profane: The ature of Religion. Trans. Willard R. Trask. New York: Harcourt, Brace & World. Folkert, Kendall W., ed. by John E. Cort 1991 “A Thematic Course in the Study of Religion.” Tracing Common Themes: Comparative Courses in the Study of Religion. Studies in the Humanities. John B. Carman and Steven P. Hopkins, eds. Pp. 19-36. Atlanta, GA: Scholars Press. Located in the custom course packet. Neihardt, John G. 1988 [1932] Black Elk Speaks. Lincoln and London: University of Nebraska Press. Turner, Victor 1977 [1969] The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. Visser, Margaret 1991 “Behaving.” In The Rituals of Dinner: The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities, and Meaning of Table Manners. Idem. Pp. 1-37. Toronto: Harper Collins. Located in the custom course packet. Zahniser, A. H. Mathias 1997 Symbol and Ceremony: Making Disciples Across Cultures. Monrovia, CA: MARC Publications.
MW 605 Religious Studies for Christian Mission I: Judaism and Islam

A. H. Mathias Zahniser

The following books have been selected to give a common foundation to our knowledge: J. H. Bavinck, An Introduction to the Science of Missions. Trans. David H. Freeman. Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1960. Distributed by Baker Books, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Part two is required reading and is included in your readings packet. Robert S. Ellwood and Barbara A. McGraw, Many Peoples, Many Faiths: Women and Men in the World Religions. Sixth Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1999. Chapters 1, 7, 8, 9. Suzanne Haneef, What Everyone Should Know about Islam and Muslims. Chicago: Kazi Publications, 1982. This whole book is to be read by all students. Yehezkel Kaufmann, The Religion of Israel: From its Beginnings to the Babylonian Exile. Trans. and abridged by Moshe Greenberg. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1960. The material to be read from Kaufmann has been included in the course packet. Harold W. Turner, From Temple to Meeting House: The Phenomenology and Theology of Places of Worship. Religion and Society, 16. The Hague, Paris, and New York: Mouton, 1979. Portions of this book are required reading; these portions are included in your course packet. Herman Wouk, This is My God: The Jewish Way of Life. Revised Edition. New York: Little, Brown, and Co., 1997. This book is to be read in its entirety by all students. A. H. Mathias Zahniser, “Close Encounter of the Vulnerable Kind: Christian Dialogue and Proclamation Among Muslims,” Asbury Theological Journal 49/1 (Spring, 1994), 71-78. This article to be distributed by the instructor is required reading for all students.
MW 605 Religious Studies for Christian Mission I: Judaism and Islam

A. H. Mathias Zahniser

The following books have been selected to give a common foundation to our knowledge: J. H. Bavinck, An Introduction to the Science of Missions. Trans. David H. Freeman. Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1960. Distributed by Baker Books, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Part two is required reading and is included in your readings packet. Robert S. Ellwood and Barbara A. McGraw, Many Peoples, Many Faiths: Women and Men in the World Religions. Sixth Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1999. Chapters 1, 7, 8, 9. Suzanne Haneef, What Everyone Should Know about Islam and Muslims. Chicago: Kazi Publications, 1982. This whole book is to be read by all students. Yehezkel Kaufmann, The Religion of Israel: From its Beginnings to the Babylonian Exile. Trans. and abridged by Moshe Greenberg. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1960. The material to be read from Kaufmann has been included in the course packet. Harold W. Turner, From Temple to Meeting House: The Phenomenology and Theology of Places of Worship. Religion and Society, 16. The Hague, Paris, and New York: Mouton, 1979. Portions of this book are required reading; these portions are included in your course packet. Herman Wouk, This is My God: The Jewish Way of Life. Revised Edition. New York: Little, Brown, and Co., 1997. This book is to be read in its entirety by all students. A. H. Mathias Zahniser, “Close Encounter of the Vulnerable Kind: Christian Dialogue and Proclamation Among Muslims,” Asbury Theological Journal 49/1 (Spring, 1994), 71-78. This article to be distributed by the instructor is required reading for all students.
MW 705 Judaism and Islam: Religious Studies for Christian Mission I

A. H. Mathias Zahniser

J. H. Bavinck. An Introduction to the Science of Missions. Trans. David H. Freeman. Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1960. Distributed by Baker Books, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Part two is required reading and is included in your readings packet. John Corrigan, et al. Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1998. Suzanne Haneef. What Everyone Should Know about Islam and Muslims. Chicago: Kazi Publications, 1982. This whole book is to be read by all students. Yehezkel Kaufmann. The Religion of Israel: From its Beginnings to the Babylonian Exile. Trans. and abridged by Moshe Greenberg. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1960. The material to be read from Kaufmann has been included in the course packet. John Sanders (ed.), Gabriel Fackre, and Ronald H. Nash. What About Those Who Have *ever Heard?: Three Views on the Destiny of the Unevangelized. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1995. This book is available at the bookstore. See below plans for December 7 and 9. Harold W. Turner. From Temple to Meeting House: The Phenomenology and Theology of Places of Worship. Religion and Society, 16. The Hague, Paris, and New York: Mouton, 1979. Portions of this book are required reading; these portions are included in your course packet. Herman Wouk. This is My God: The Jewish Way of Life. Revised Edition. New York: Little, Brown, and Co., 1997. This book is to be read in its entirety by all students. A. H. Mathias Zahniser. “Close Encounter of the Vulnerable Kind: Christian Dialogue and Proclamation Among Muslims.” Asbury Theological Journal 49/1 (Spring, 1994), 71-78. This article, distributed by the instructor, is required reading for all students. See below regarding final integrative essay.
MW 705 Judaism and Islam: Religious Studies for Christian Mission I

A. H. Mathias Zahniser

J. H. Bavinck. An Introduction to the Science of Missions. Trans. David H. Freeman. Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1960. Distributed by Baker Books, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Part two is required reading and is included in your readings packet. John Corrigan, et al. Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1998. Suzanne Haneef. What Everyone Should Know about Islam and Muslims. Chicago: Kazi Publications, 1982. This whole book is to be read by all students. Yehezkel Kaufmann. The Religion of Israel: From its Beginnings to the Babylonian Exile. Trans. and abridged by Moshe Greenberg. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1960. The material to be read from Kaufmann has been included in the course packet. John Sanders (ed.), Gabriel Fackre, and Ronald H. Nash. What About Those Who Have *ever Heard?: Three Views on the Destiny of the Unevangelized. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1995. This book is available at the bookstore. See below plans for December 7 and 9. Harold W. Turner. From Temple to Meeting House: The Phenomenology and Theology of Places of Worship. Religion and Society, 16. The Hague, Paris, and New York: Mouton, 1979. Portions of this book are required reading; these portions are included in your course packet. Herman Wouk. This is My God: The Jewish Way of Life. Revised Edition. New York: Little, Brown, and Co., 1997. This book is to be read in its entirety by all students. A. H. Mathias Zahniser. “Close Encounter of the Vulnerable Kind: Christian Dialogue and Proclamation Among Muslims.” Asbury Theological Journal 49/1 (Spring, 1994), 71-78. This article, distributed by the instructor, is required reading for all students. See below regarding final integrative essay.
BB 820 Dissertation Writing and Field Research Methods

Leslie A. Andrews

Campbell, William Giles, Ballou, Steven Vaughan, and Slade, Carole. Form and Style: Theses, Reports, Term Papers. 9th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1990. Leedy, P. D. Practical Research: Planning and Design. 4th ed. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. Fink, Arlene, and Jacqueline Kosecoff. How to Conduct Surveys: A Step-by-Step Guide. Newbury Park: SAGE Publications, 1985. Yin, Robert K. Case Study Research. Most recent ed. Newbury Park: SAGE Publications
BB 820 Dissertation Writing and Field Research Methods

Leslie A. Andrews

Campbell, William Giles, Ballou, Steven Vaughan, and Slade, Carole. Form and Style: Theses, Reports, Term Papers. 9th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1990. Leedy, P. D. Practical Research: Planning and Design. 4th ed. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. Fink, Arlene, and Jacqueline Kosecoff. How to Conduct Surveys: A Step-by-Step Guide. Newbury Park: SAGE Publications, 1985. Yin, Robert K. Case Study Research. Most recent ed. Newbury Park: SAGE Publications
PM 631 Theories of Personality

Harold W. Burgess

Theories of Personality by Hall, Lindzey, and Campbell (fourth edition)
DO 501 Basic Christian Theology

Allan Coppedge

1. Required: Thomas Oden, The Living God. ________, The Word Of Life. ________, Life In The Spirit. The Holy Bible.
DO 501 Basic Christian Theology

Allan Coppedge

1. Required: Thomas Oden, The Living God. ________, The Word Of Life. ________, Life In The Spirit. The Holy Bible.
DO 628 Theology of John Wesley

Allan Coppedge

John Wesley, Wesley’s Fifty-two Standard Sermons, ed. N. Burwash. ________, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection. Kenneth Collins, The Scripture Way of Salvation. Harold Lindstrom, Wesley and Sanctification. Either: Skevington Wood, The Burning Heart. Or: Henry Rack, Reasonable Enthusiast. The Holy Bible (RSV) in class.
DO 629 Readings in Wesley

Allan Coppedge

John Wesley, Wesley's Fifty-two Standard Sermons, ed. N. Burwash. _______, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection. Kenneth Collins, A Faithful Witness. Thomas Oden, John Wesley's Scriptural Christianity. Harold Lindstrom, Wesley and Sanctification. Either: Skevington Wood, The Burning Heart. Or: Henry Rack, Reasonable Enthusiast.
DO 629 Readings in Wesley

Allan Coppedge

John Wesley, Wesley's Fifty-two Standard Sermons, ed. N. Burwash. _______, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection. Kenneth Collins, A Faithful Witness. Thomas Oden, John Wesley's Scriptural Christianity. Harold Lindstrom, Wesley and Sanctification. Either: Skevington Wood, The Burning Heart. Or: Henry Rack, Reasonable Enthusiast.
DO 630 Wesley and Discipleship

Allan Coppedge

John Telford, Wesley’s Veterans, vols. III, V. “The Methodist Societies: History, Nature, and Design,” ed. Rupert Davies, Works of John Wesley, vol. 9, (Bicentennial edition). Michael Henderson, John Wesley’s Class Meeting. Robert Coleman, Nothing To Do But Save Souls
DO 630 Wesley and Discipleship

Allan Coppedge

John Telford, Wesley’s Veterans, vols. III, V. “The Methodist Societies: History, Nature, and Design,” ed. Rupert Davies, Works of John Wesley, vol. 9, (Bicentennial edition). Michael Henderson, John Wesley’s Class Meeting. Robert Coleman, Nothing To Do But Save Souls
DO 712 Theology of Discipleship

Allan Coppedge

Allan Coppedge, The Biblical Principles of Discipleship Robert Coleman, The Master Plan of Evangelism Bill Hull, The Disciple Making Pastor Allan Coppedge, God’s Purpose For You Holy Bible in class
DO 712 Theology of Discipleship

Allan Coppedge

Allan Coppedge, The Biblical Principles of Discipleship Robert Coleman, The Master Plan of Evangelism Bill Hull, The Disciple Making Pastor Allan Coppedge, God’s Purpose For You Holy Bible in class
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.
CE 510 Moral Development and Christian Education

Chris Kiesling

James C. Wilhoit and John M. Dettoni. "urture that is Christian: Developmental Perspectives on Christian Education. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1995. Reading Packet for Moral Development (available at the bookstore). Contains chapters from Don Joy’s Moral Development Foundations and from Lawrence Kohlberg. Janet O. Hagberg. Real Power: Stages of Personal Power in Organizations. Salem: Sheffield Publishing, 1994. Choose one from the following: C.S. Lewis. The Abolition of Man C.S. Lewis. The Great Divorce Walter Wangerin, Little Lamb, Who Made Thee? Walter Wangerin, The Orphean Passages (Available only in manuscript form from the bookstore)
CE 510 Moral Development and Christian Education

Chris Kiesling

James C. Wilhoit and John M. Dettoni. "urture that is Christian: Developmental Perspectives on Christian Education. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1995. Reading Packet for Moral Development (available at the bookstore). Contains chapters from Don Joy’s Moral Development Foundations and from Lawrence Kohlberg. Janet O. Hagberg. Real Power: Stages of Personal Power in Organizations. Salem: Sheffield Publishing, 1994. Choose one from the following: C.S. Lewis. The Abolition of Man C.S. Lewis. The Great Divorce Walter Wangerin, Little Lamb, Who Made Thee? Walter Wangerin, The Orphean Passages (Available only in manuscript form from the bookstore)
PM 680

Dan Langer

Penner, The Gift of Sex, Word Books. 1981. Weatherhead. The Will Of God, Abington Press Muscogian. Sexual Misconduct in Counseling and Ministn, Word Books. 1995.
NT 664 Exegesis of Colossians

M. Robert Mulholland

Novum Testamentum Graece (Nestle-Aland Version) Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, Klein, Blomberg, Hubbard (KBH) Opening the Bible, Thomas Merton
NT 664 Exegesis of Colossians

M. Robert Mulholland

Novum Testamentum Graece (Nestle-Aland Version) Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, Klein, Blomberg, Hubbard (KBH) Opening the Bible, Thomas Merton
CH 501 Church History I

J. Steven O'Malley

Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity, Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.)