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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).
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.).
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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).
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