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ME 830 Seminar in Evangelization: Applied Rhetorical Theory

George G. Hunter

Course Description “Understanding ‘Rhetoric’ as the study of (very) effective discourse, oral and written, this seminar draws from primary and secondary sources to reflect from the entire twenty-five centuries of the struggle to understand and inform influential speaking and writing, with a view to informing emergent forms of the public communication of Christianity’s message.”
MS 645 AND MB 720 Cross Cultural Communication of Christianity

George G. Hunter

"Studies in the literature of Intercultural communication, with attention to understanding cultural contexts and barriers, with applications to Christian ministry and witness across, and within, cultures."
PH 501 Philosophy of Christian Religion

George Ille

Aristotle, Categories, Section I. Translated by E. M. Edghill; Provided by The Internet Classics Archive. Available online at http://classics.mit.edu//Aristotle/categories.html Hasker, William, Metaphysics, Downers Grove, IVP, 1983. Murphy, Nancey, Beyond Fundamentalism and Liberalism. How Modern and Postmodern Philosophy Set the Theological Agenda, Harrisburg: Trinity Press International, 1996. Nagel, Thomas, What does it all mean? A very short introduction to Philosophy New York : Oxford University Press, 1987. Peterson Michael, Hasker, Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings (New York: Oxford University, Press, 1996). - selections Peterson Michael, Hasker, Reason and Religious Belief, New York: Oxford University, Press, 1998. - selections Ricoeur, Paul, Figuring the Sacred, Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1995. - selections (pp. 35-47; 249-261; 292-302.) Ricoeur, Paul, Freedom in the Light of Hope, in Essays on Biblical Interpretation, Philadelphia : Fortress Press, 1980. (pp. 155-182). Available at http://www.religion-online.org/showchapter.asp?title=1941&C=1774
ST 501 Method and Praxis in Theology

George Ille

Larry Wood, God and History, EmethPublisher.Com Larry Wood, Theology as History and Hermeneutics , EmethPublisher.Com Stanley J. Grenz and Roger E. Olson, Who Needs Theology? An Invitation to the Study of God, (Downers Grove: IVP, 1996). Stanley J. Grenz & Roger E. Olson, 20th Century Theology, (Carlisle, Patternoster Press, 1991) Stanley J. Grenz & John R. Franke, Beyond Foundationalism. Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context, (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001). George Ille, Hermeneutical Explorations of Agency as Prolegomena for a Theological Epistemology, PhD Thesis, King’s College, University of London, 2000) (selections provided in digital format). Nancey Murphy, Beyond Fundamentalism and Liberalism. How Modern and Postmodern Philosophy Set the Theological Agenda, (Harrisburg: Trinity Press International, 1996). Donald Thorsen, The Wesleyan Quadrilateral (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1990), pp. 125-225. Paul Ricoeur, Toward a Hermeneutic of the Idea of Revelation (in Essays on Biblical Interpretation (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1980)); (available in digital format at http://www.religion-online.org/showbook.asp?title=1941)
MI 715 Contextual Theology

Eunice L. Irwin

Course Description: A study of the way local communities and cultural groups receive the Christian faith, apply its message to their life contexts and express its relevance through writings and traditions. The course will consider roles and methods of those who participate in contextualizing theology, including those who contribute from the outside. Areas of special focus will be: theological approaches and disciplinary rationales for doing contextual theology; models and criteria of contextual theologies; responding to multiple expressions of the Christian faith within the global church; and case studies in contextual theology.
MI 745 Seminar in Missiology

Eunice L. Irwin

Description: The Seminar in Missiology meets each Wednesday morning, 8:15 – 9:30 am, with the full ESJ School faculty and all graduate students who are enrolled in the ThM, DMiss, and PhD programs. This is a required course that students attend throughout the academic years of their residency. Regular attendance while in course work is expected. All students in residence should register for the MI745 course each semester. Registering incurs no fees. And, when students have enrollment status, we can quickly send announcements about program changes as well as distribute electronic copies of any materials given by presenters. If you have not yet registered, go to the Registrar’s Office and sign up for it today. The focus of the seminar is on spiritual formation, community building, and development of academic skills such as scholarly research and writing, and integration of the various sub-fields of the discipline of missiology, including theology, mission history, evangelism, anthropology, religious studies, leadership, and church growth.
MI 880 Seminar in Mission

Eunice L. Irwin

Course Description: Seminar presentations surveying major transitions in Christian mission from theological and historical perspectives, with special attention given to the leaders, Church and mission conferences (including some writings and documents) which have shaped the concept and directed the task of mission. Students will participate in constructing parameters for a contemporary missiological paradigm in line with the values and objectives of our tradition.
CL 553 United Methodist Polity and Discipline

Randy Jessen

This course is a thorough study of the polity and discipline of The United Methodist Church. The student is equipped to meet the requirements of the Discipline for probationary membership in the various Annual Conferences. Required of all candidates for the United Methodist ministry. This class is one of four courses offered at Asbury that are designed to meet denominational requirements for United Methodist students seeking ordination as a deacon or elder in the United Methodist Church. The other courses are The Theology of John Wesley, United Methodist History, and United Methodist Doctrine.
NT 500 Concise Greek

Brad Johnson

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511 either completed or taken concurrently with this course.
NT 500 Concise Greek

Brad Johnson

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511 either completed or taken concurrently with this course.
NT 500 Concise Greek

Brad Johnson

An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511 either completed or taken concurrently with this course.
NT 501 Comprehensive Greek

Brad Johnson

• Bauer, et al. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd rev. ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 2000. (BDAG) • Black, David Alan. It’s Still Greek to Me. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1998. (ISGM) • Black, David Alan. Learning to Read New Testament Greek, rev. ed. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994. (LRNTG) • Nestle-Aland, Novum Testamentum Graece, 27th ed. (GNT)
NT 501 Comprehensive Greek

Brad Johnson

Course Description The first of a two-course sequence designed to introduce all aspects of New Testament Greek—e.g., noun declensions, the verb system, grammar, syntax, and structure. Persons successfully completing NT501 and NT502 should be able to work comfortably with the basic Greek of the New Testament text. Prerequiste: NT(IBS)510 or 511 either complete or taken concurrently with this course.
NT 501 Comprehensive Greek

Brad Johnson

• Bauer, et al. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd rev. ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 2000. (BDAG) • Black, David Alan. It’s Still Greek to Me. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1998. (ISGM) • Black, David Alan. Learning to Read New Testament Greek, rev. ed. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994. (LRNTG) • Nestle-Aland, Novum Testamentum Graece, 27th ed. (GNT)
NT 502 Comprehensive Greek II

Brad Johnson

Course Description The second of a two-course sequence designed to introduce all aspects of New Testament Greek—e.g., noun declensions, the verb system, grammar, syntax, and structure. Persons successfully completing NT501 and NT502 should be able to work comfortably with the basic Greek of the New Testament text. Prerequiste: NT501.
NT 502 Comprehensive Greek II

Brad Johnson

Course Description The second of a two-course sequence designed to introduce all aspects of New Testament Greek—e.g., noun declensions, the verb system, grammar, syntax, and structure. Persons successfully completing NT501 and NT502 should be able to work comfortably with the basic Greek of the New Testament text. Prerequiste: NT501.
NT 502 Comprehensive Greek II

Brad Johnson

Bauer, et al. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd rev. ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 2000. (BDAG) Black, David Alan. It’s Still Greek to Me. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1998. (ISGM) Black, David Alan. Learning to Read New Testament Greek, rev. ed. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994. (LRNTG)
CD 552 Adult Education Seminar

Beverly C. Johnson-Miller

Designing an Older Adult Ministry by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (Discipleship Resources, 1999) The Graying of the Church: A Leader’s Guide to Older Adult Ministry in The United Methodist Church by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (Discipleship Resources, 2004) Building a Ministry for Homebound and Nursing Home Residents by Marie White Webb (Discipleship Resources, 2003) Winter Grace: Spirituality and Aging by Kathleen Fischer (Upper Room Books, 1998)
CD 560 The Ministry of Teaching

Beverly C. Johnson-Miller

Barbara Bruce, Our Spiritual Brain. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2002. ISBN: 0-687- 09266-3 Joseph Lowman, Mastering The Techniques of Teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Inc. 1995. ISBN 0-7879-0127-X. Marlene D. LeFever, Learning Styles: Reaching Everyone God Gave You to Teach. Colorado Springs: Cook Communications Ministries, 1995. ISBN: 0-7814-5117-5 Mary Elizabeth Moore, Teaching as a Sacramental Act. Cleveland: The Pilgrim Press, 2004. ISBN: 0-8298-1647-X Parker Palmer, The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1998. ISBN: 0-7879-1058-9 Robert Pazmino, Basics of Teaching for Christians. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1998. ISBN: 0-8010-2173-1 Susan Shaw, Storytelling in Religious Education. Birmingham: Religious Education Press, 1999. ISBN: 0-89135-111-6
CD 651 Professional Foundations of Christian Education

Beverly C. Johnson-Miller

A History of Christian Education by James E. Reed and Ronnie Prevost. Sourcebook of the Christian Faith: Primary source readings from the history of Christian education(latest edition), edited by Robert F. Lay, Taylor University. This is a book of primary documents. Augustine and the Catechumenate by William Harmless Religious Education in the African American Tradition: A Comprehensive Introduction by Kenneth H. Hill
MM 711 712 Senior Closure

Beverly C. Johnson-Miller

Course Catalog Description: A senior reflection group that considers continued ministry experiences at the same ministry site; an assigned case study; and issues unique to the transition from seminary to full-time ministry (resume, interviews, finances, time management, accountability, conflict, etc.). “Theology of Ministry” paper serves as the main tool in pulling together seminary learning and ministry experience.
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Reginald Johnson

Beck, James R. & Blomberg, Craig L. (2001). Two Views on Women in Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN# 0310231957 Barton, Ruth H. (2006). Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 0830833331 Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 083081857x Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. ISBN# 0849944376 Willard, Dallas. (1999). Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN# 083082226 Sire, J. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual life as a Christian calling. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN#0830822739 Wesley, J. (1977/1777). A Plain Account of Christian Perfection. Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill Press. ISBN# 0834101580
SF 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Reginald Johnson

Course Description: A survey that examines the theological and practical dimensions of the spiritual life. Lectures, class discussions and small-group disciplines are used. Students are encouraged to enrich their own personal spiritual life and are given guidelines for engaging in a ministry of spiritual formation in the local church.
NT 500 Concise Greek

Abson Predestin Joseph

Black, David Alan. It’s Still Greek to Me: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Intermediate Greek. (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1998). Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995). Douglas, J.D., ed. The New Greek-English Interlinear New Testament. (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale, 1993) NT500 Course Packet
NT 500 Concise Greek

Abson Predestin Joseph

Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995). Douglas, J.D., ed. The New Greek-English Interlinear New Testament. (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale, 1993) Black, David Alan. It’s Still Greek to Me: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Intermediate Greek. (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1998).