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  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.)

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  CH 501 X Church History I

  J. Steven O'Malley

  Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that is often compelling for the reader. Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.). A concise collection of selected texts illustrating style and message of major writiers in the history of Christian thought (through the modern era). (note: the first and third texts will be used through the second semester).

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  CH 501 X Church History I

  J. Steven O'Malley

  Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that is often compelling for the reader. Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.). A concise collection of selected texts illustrating style and message of major writiers in the history of Christian thought (through the modern era). (note: the first and third texts will be used through the second semester).

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  DO 501 Basic Christian Theology

  Stephen A. Seamands

  Thomas Oden, The Living God The Word of Life Life in the Spirit David Smith, A Handbook of Contemporary Theology

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  DO 501 Basic Christian Theology

  Stephen A. Seamands

  Thomas Oden, The Living God The Word of Life Life in the Spirit David Smith, A Handbook of Contemporary Theology

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  DO 670 The Christian Doctrine of Holiness

  Stephen A. Seamands

  W.T. Purkheiser, EXPLORING CHRISTIAN HOLINESS, VOL.1 Melvin Dieter, FIVE VIEWS OF SANCTIFICATION Leona Frances Choy, POWERLINES

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  DO 670 The Christian Doctrine of Holiness

  Stephen A. Seamands

  W.T. Purkheiser, EXPLORING CHRISTIAN HOLINESS, VOL.1 Melvin Dieter, FIVE VIEWS OF SANCTIFICATION Leona Frances Choy, POWERLINES

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  DO 770 United Methodist Theology

  Stephen A. Seamands

  William Abraham, Waking from Doctrinal Amnesia Thomas Langford, Practical Divinity Stephen Seamands, Holiness of Heart and Life Thomas Schmidt, Straight and arrow: Compassion and Clarity in the Homosexuality Debate

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  DO 770 United Methodist Theology

  Stephen A. Seamands

  William Abraham, Waking from Doctrinal Amnesia Thomas Langford, Practical Divinity Stephen Seamands, Holiness of Heart and Life Thomas Schmidt, Straight and arrow: Compassion and Clarity in the Homosexuality Debate

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  NT 401 Introduction to New Testament Greek

  J. Christian Stratton

  Black, David Alan. Learning to Read "ew Testament Greek, rev. ed. (Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994). The Greek "ew Testament (United Bible Societies 4th edition). Trenchard, Warren C. Student’s Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek "ew Testament, rev. ed. (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1992)

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  NT 401 Introduction to New Testament Greek

  J. Christian Stratton

  Black, David Alan. Learning to Read "ew Testament Greek, rev. ed. (Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994). The Greek "ew Testament (United Bible Societies 4th edition). Trenchard, Warren C. Student’s Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek "ew Testament, rev. ed. (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1992)

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  DO 504 Formation for United Methodist Ordained Ministry

  H. O. Thomas

  Hunt, Richard, Christian As Minister: Ministry Inquiry Process: The United Methodist Church (Nashville: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, 1997). Hunt, Richard A., Candidacy Guidebook: For Deacons, Elders, and Local Pastors: The United Methodist Church, 1997-2000 (Nashville: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, 1997).

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  DO 504 Formation for United Methodist Ordained Ministry

  H. O. Thomas

  Hunt, Richard, Christian As Minister: Ministry Inquiry Process: The United Methodist Church (Nashville: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, 1997). Hunt, Richard A., Candidacy Guidebook: For Deacons, Elders, and Local Pastors: The United Methodist Church, 1997-2000 (Nashville: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, 1997).

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  ME 610 Principles of Interpersonal Ministry

  Robert G. Tuttle

  A. To develop a clear understanding of the gospel content and to develop guidelines for staying in touch with the heart of the gospel message. B. To develop guidelines for establishing and then maintaining a keen awareness of our own particular sphere of influence. C. To motivate and equip students for evangelism, one-on-one.

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  ME 610 Principles of Interpersonal Ministry

  Robert G. Tuttle

  A. To develop a clear understanding of the gospel content and to develop guidelines for staying in touch with the heart of the gospel message. B. To develop guidelines for establishing and then maintaining a keen awareness of our own particular sphere of influence. C. To motivate and equip students for evangelism, one-on-one.

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  ME 620 Evangelism in the Wesleyan Spirit

  Robert G. Tuttle

  Selected passages from John Wesley, Works (Sermons, Journals, Tracts, Treatises, and Letters). James Logan, ed., Theology and Evangelism in the Wesleyan Heritage Albert Outler, Evangelism in the Wesleyan Spirit.

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  ME 620 Evangelism in the Wesleyan Spirit

  Robert G. Tuttle

  Selected passages from John Wesley, Works (Sermons, Journals, Tracts, Treatises, and Letters). James Logan, ed., Theology and Evangelism in the Wesleyan Heritage Albert Outler, Evangelism in the Wesleyan Spirit.

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  MB 830 Anthropology for American Church Ministry

  Darrell L. Whiteman

  1. John Naisbitt (1982) Megatrends 2. Eugene Nida (1954 or 1997) Customs and Cultures 3. David Burnett (1990) Clash of Worlds 4. William Dyrness (1989) How Does America Hear the Gospel? 5. Edward Stewart & Milton Bennet (1991) American Cultural Patterns 6. Robert Bellah, et al (1985) Habits of the Heart 7. Lesslie Newbigin (1989) The Gospel in a Pluralist Society 8. Loren Mead (1991) The Once and Future Church

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  MB 830 Anthropology for American Church Ministry

  Darrell L. Whiteman

  1. John Naisbitt (1982) Megatrends 2. Eugene Nida (1954 or 1997) Customs and Cultures 3. David Burnett (1990) Clash of Worlds 4. William Dyrness (1989) How Does America Hear the Gospel? 5. Edward Stewart & Milton Bennet (1991) American Cultural Patterns 6. Robert Bellah, et al (1985) Habits of the Heart 7. Lesslie Newbigin (1989) The Gospel in a Pluralist Society 8. Loren Mead (1991) The Once and Future Church

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  BT 606 Theology of the New Testament

  Ben Witherington

  1. B. Witherington, The Christology of Jesus. Minnesota: Fortress, 1990. (hb) 2. B. Witherington, Jesus the Sage. Minnesota: Fortress, 1994. (hb) 3. B. Witherington, Paul’s Narrative Thought World. Louisville: Westminster, 1994. (pb) 4. R. E. Brown, An Introduction to New Testament Christology. NY: Paulist, 1994. (pb) 5. B. Witherington, The Jesus Quest I-V Press, 1995 (hb) (extra-credit reading) Recommended 6. B. Witherington, The Many Faces of the Christ Crossroads, 1998 (pb) This is the main textbook for the course.

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  BT 606 Theology of the New Testament

  Ben Witherington

  1. B. Witherington, The Christology of Jesus. Minnesota: Fortress, 1990. (hb) 2. B. Witherington, Jesus the Sage. Minnesota: Fortress, 1994. (hb) 3. B. Witherington, Paul’s Narrative Thought World. Louisville: Westminster, 1994. (pb) 4. R. E. Brown, An Introduction to New Testament Christology. NY: Paulist, 1994. (pb) 5. B. Witherington, The Jesus Quest I-V Press, 1995 (hb) (extra-credit reading) Recommended 6. B. Witherington, The Many Faces of the Christ Crossroads, 1998 (pb) This is the main textbook for the course.

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  MB 780 Cross-Cultural Christian Discipling

  A. H. Mathias Zahniser

  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,” John B. Carman and Steven P. Hopkins, eds. Tracing Common Themes: Comparative Courses in the Study of Religion. Studies in the Humanities. Atlanta, GA: Scholars Press, 19-36 Neihardt, John G. 1988 Black Elk Speaks. Lincoln and London: University of Nebraska Press [originally published 1932] Turner, Victor 1977 The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Symbol. Myth and Ritual, ed. Victor Turner. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press Zahniser, A. H. Mathias 1997 Symbol and Ceremony: Making Disciples Across Cultures. Monrovia, CA: MARC Publications.

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  MB 780 Cross-Cultural Christian Discipling

  A. H. Mathias Zahniser

  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,” John B. Carman and Steven P. Hopkins, eds. Tracing Common Themes: Comparative Courses in the Study of Religion. Studies in the Humanities. Atlanta, GA: Scholars Press, 19-36 Neihardt, John G. 1988 Black Elk Speaks. Lincoln and London: University of Nebraska Press [originally published 1932] Turner, Victor 1977 The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Symbol. Myth and Ritual, ed. Victor Turner. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press Zahniser, A. H. Mathias 1997 Symbol and Ceremony: Making Disciples Across Cultures. Monrovia, CA: MARC Publications.

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  MW 605 Religious Studies for Christian Mission I: Judaism and Islam

  A. H. Mathias Zahniser

  A. Common Readings: 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. Crim, Keith, et al., eds. Perennial Dictionary of World Religion. 1990 ed. 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. Zahniser, A. H. Mathias, “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.

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  MW 605 Religious Studies for Christian Mission I: Judaism and Islam

  A. H. Mathias Zahniser

  A. Common Readings: 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. Crim, Keith, et al., eds. Perennial Dictionary of World Religion. 1990 ed. 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. Zahniser, A. H. Mathias, “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.