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CD 660 YM 660 Teaching the Whole Bible to Youth and Adults

Ellen L. Marmon

Required Texts (reading that forms and informs) 1. Bartholomew, Craig & Goheen, Michael. (2004). The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. Baker Academic: Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN: 0-8010-2746-2 2. Jones, Tony. (2006). Divine Intervention: Encountering God through the Ancient Practice of Lectio Divina. Colorado Springs: TH1NK (NAVPRESS). ISBN: 1-60006-059-5 3. McBride, Neal F. (1990). How To Lead Small Groups. Colorado Springs: NAVPRESS. ISBN: 08910-93036 4. McIntosh, Gary L. (2004). One Church, Four Generations: Understanding and Reaching All Ages in Your Church. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Brothers. ISBN: 0-8010-9137-3 5. Willimon, William H. (1990). Shaped By The Bible. Nashville: Abingdon Press. ISBN: 0-687-12656-8 6. Yount, William R. (1999). Called to Teach: An Introduction to the Ministry of Teaching. Nashville: Broadman and Holeman Publishers. ISBN: 0-8054-1199-2 7. LSI Learning Style Inventory (only if you haven’t taken this instrument before)
BS 720 Roman Hellenism

M. Robert Mulholland

Texts: E. Ferguson, Background of Early Christianity, (2nd ed.) (F) H. Koester, Introduction to the New Testament, Vol. 1, History, (K) Culture, and Religion of the Hellenistic Age Marvin Meyer, The Ancient Mysteries (M)
CH 501 Church History I

J. Steven O'Malley

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS The following texts are appropriate materials, in conjunctioin with class lectures, throough which the student can actualize the course goals: Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback, second ed.). 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 ad.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that I often compelling for the reader. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds. History of the World Christian Movement (Earliest Christianity to 1453), (New York:Orbis Books, 2001). An engagement of Western with non- Western Christian traditions, written from the diverse perspectives of leading contemporary representative of global Christianity. Kerr, Hugh T. ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ad.). A concise collection of selected texts illustratin style and message of major writers in the history of Christian thought (through the modern era(.
CH 502 Church History II

J. Steven O'Malley

Required Textbooks Bettenson, Henry, ed., Documents of the Christian Church (Oxford paperback, second ed.). 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. 2 (Abingdon paper ed., 1984) A concise, but insightful, analysis of the history of modern Christianity that weaves a narrative which is often compelling for the reader. Gonzalez, Justo. History of Christian Thought, Vol.3 (Abingdon, 1971) An in-depth treatment of theological developments. (abbreviated: HCT) Kerr, Hugh T., ed., Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed ed.,1990). A concise collection of selected texts illustrating the style and message of major writers in the history of Christian thought (through the modern era). Rand-McNally Historical Atlas of the World (paperback ed., which give geographical perspective on the global dimensions of modern Christianity).
CH 501 Church History I

Zaida Maldonado Perez

Required Texts: González, Justo L. The Story of Christianity: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation. Vol. 1 San Francisco, CA: Harper & Row, 1984. Placher, William C. Readings in the History of Christian Thought: From Its Beginnings to the Eve of the Reformation. Vol. 1. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1988.
CH 502 Church History II

Zaida Maldonado Perez

Required Texts 1. Bettenson, Henry, ed., Documents of the Christian Church. Second edition. London, New York: Oxford University Press, 1963. 2. González, Justo L. The Story of Christianity: The Reformation to the Present Day. Vol. 2 San Francisco, CA: Harper & Row, 1985. 3. George, Timothy. Theology of the Reformers. Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, 1988. 4. Kerr, Hugh T. ed. Readings in Christian Thought. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1989.
CA 660 Song Lyrics and Theolohy

Lester Ruth

Berger, Teresa. Theology in Hymns? A Study of the Relationship of Doxology and Theology According to A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the People Called Methodist (1780). Nashville: Kingswood Books, 1995. 221 pages. Chilcote, Paul W. “A Faith That Sings: The Renewing Power of Lyrical Theology.” Chapter 11 in The Wesleyan Tradition: A Paradigm for Renewal, pp. 148-162. Edited by Paul W. Chilcote. Nashville: Abingdon, 2002. (course packet) 15 pages. Hildebrandt, Franz and Beckerlegge, Oliver A. A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the People Called Methodists. Volume 7 in The Works of John Wesley. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1983. Simcoe, Mary Ann, editor. A Christmas Sourcebook. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1984. Parsons, Mark David. “Text, Tone, and Context: A Methodological Prolegomenon for a Theology of Liturgical Song.” Worship 79, 1 (January 2005): 54-69. (course packet) 16 pages. St. Romanos the Melodist. Kontakia: On the Life of Christ. Translated by Archimandrite Ephrem Lash. San Francisco: Harper Collins, 1995. Watts, Isaac. The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts. http://www.ccel.org/ccel/watts/psalmshymns.html. Wybrew, Hugh. Orthodox Lent, Holy Week and Easter: Liturgical Texts with Commentary. Crestwood: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press. Riall, Robert A., translator. The Earliest Hymns of the Ausbund. Edited by Galen A. Peters. Kitchener: Pandora Press; Scottdale, Herald Press, 2003.
CL 610 Theology of Servant Leadership

Daryl L. Smith

REQUIRED READINGS: 1. Sections from The Power of Servant Leadership: Essays by Robert Greenleaf, edited by Larry Spears (San Francisco: Berett Koehler, 1998) ISBN: 1576750353 (Introduction, pp 1-15; Ch. 1, pp. 17-59; Ch. 5, pp. 111-167; total 113 pages used for this class). 2. Journey to the East by Herman Hesse (NY: Noonday Press, 1956). ISBN: 0374500363 (118 pages). 3. Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002). ISBN: 031024823X (253 pages). 4. Real Power by Janet O. Hagberg (Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing, 2003). ISBN: 1-879215-46-2 (304 pages). 5. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen (NY: Crossroad/Herder & Herder, 1993) ISBN: 0824512596 (81 pages). 6. Revolutionary Leadership by Tri Robinson (Atlanta: Ampelon Publishing, 2005) ISBN: 0-9748825-3-4 (159 pages). 7. Practicing Greatness by Reggie McNeal (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006). ISBN: 0-7879-77535 (162 pages)
CD 656 Discipling Children in the Large Church

Catherine Stonehouse

Reading (20 points) Barna, George. Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions: Why Children Should be Your Church’s # 1 Priority, Ventura CA: Regal, 2003. Beckwith, Ivy. Postmodern Children’s Ministry: Ministry to Children in the 21st Century. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Miller, Sue, David Stall. Making Your Children’s Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid’s Week, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Westerhoff III, John H. Will Our Children Have Faith? Revised Edition, Toronto: Morehouse, 2000.
CD 656 Discipling Children in the Large Church

Catherine Stonehouse

Examines ministry with children in large churches to discover potentials, challenges, and approaches that provide effective Christian discipling for children and their families. This course involves traveling to visit large churches and learn from their children’s ministry staff members followed by research and reflective processing of the experiential learning. Prerequisite: CD655 or additional background reading to be completed before the course begins. Cost in addition to tuition may apply.
CD 665 Curricullum Theory, Development, and Selection

Catherine Stonehouse

Reading (20 points) Complete reading assignments prior to the class session listed with each assignment. Bring to class notes on the reflection questions and be prepared to discuss the material. Fashion Me a People: Curriculum in the Church by Maria Harris. (Read by February 13) Reflection Questions: What do you see as the most significant insights from Harris?How does Harris define education? How would you explain her concepts to your lay volunteer teachers? How does Harris define curriculum? What challenges will we face in our effort to shape the whole life of the church as the curriculum? What will we gain if we succeed? The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God by Dallas Willard, chapters 1, 2, 8, and 9 (Read by February 20) Reflection Questions: According to Willard, why are churches failing in making disciples? What does he believe are the essentials in a curriculum for becoming an apprentice and disciple of Jesus? How can you use insights from Willard in your curriculum design? Learning Styles: Reaching Everyone God Gave You to Teach by Marlene D. LeFever. (Read by March 6) Reflection Questions: What kind of learner are you? Which learning styles are served best by the kind of teaching usually experienced by the learners for whom you are designing your curriculum materials? The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story by Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen (Read: Prologue by March 13, the whole book by March 27) Reflection Questions: How is the Scripture approached and used in the churches you know? What insights from Bartholomew and Goheen will you incorporate in your curriculum plans? Creative Teaching Methods by Marlene D. LeFever. (Read by May 8) Reflection Questions: Which methods can be used in the materials you are writing?
CH 600 History of Methodism

Robert G. Tuttle

IV. ASSIGNED TEXTS: These textbooks may be obtained from the Asbury Theological Seminary Cokesbury Bookstore. Required texts: Kinghorn, Kenneth, The Heritage of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1999. Norwood, Frederick A., The Story of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. Those students who have read either of these books can arrange to read alternate materials.
PH 615 Seminar in Philosophy: C.S. Lewis

Jerry L. Walls

Required Text: The Abolition of Man; Mere Christianity; Miracles; The Four Loves; The Great Divorce; A Grief Observed; and C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer
PH 615 Seminar in Philosophy: C.S. Lewis

Jerry L. Walls

Required Text: The Abolition of Man; Mere Christianity; Miracles; The Four Loves; The Great Divorce; A Grief Observed; and C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer
BT 660 New Testament Theology

Ben Witherington

ce, Laura and B. Witherington, The Shadow of the Almighty, (Grand Rapids:Eerdmans,2000). Thistextinitiatesthediscussionoftheuseof Father language for God in the NT. Witherington, Ben The Many Faces of the Christ (N.Y. Crossroad, 1998). This is the basic textbook on the Christological portion of the course. Witherington, Ben. Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World, (Downers Grove: InterVarsity P, 1992). This book should also be read first in order to gain an understanding of the eschatological framework out of which several NT figures operate. Witherington, Ben Paul=s Narrative Thought World, (Louisville: Westminster/J. Knox, 1994), pb. This book gives an overview of Pauline theology in its various topics. Witherington, Ben The Problem with Evangelical Theology, (Waco: Baylor U. Press, 2005)
NT 820 Research Methods in New Testament Interpretation

Ben Witherington

Booth, Wayne C. et al. The Craft of Research,2nd ed., (Chicago, U. of Chicago Press, 2003). Alexander, Patrick et al. eds. The SBL Handbook of Style for ANE, Biblical and Early Christian Studies, (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1999).
OT 610 Exegesis of Genesis

Bill T. Arnold

Required specifically for OT 610. Moberly, R. W. L. The Old Testament of the Old Testament: Patriarchal Narratives and Mosaic Yahwism. Overtures to Biblical Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1992. Sarna, Nahum M. Genesis: The Traditional Hebrew Text with The New JPS Translation JPS Torah Commentary. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 1989.
OT 619 Exegesis of 1-2 Samuel

Bill T. Arnold

Required specifically for OT 619. McCarter, P. Kyle, Jr. 1 & 2 Samuel. 2 vols. Anchor Bible 8 & 9. New York: Doubleday, 1980 and 1984.
CO 605 Treating the Serious Mentally Ill: Treatment Modalities and Referral Coordination

Asbury Theological Seminary

Required Course Texts Rowan, T. & O’Hanlan, B. (2003). Solution-oriented therapy for chronic and severe mental illness. New York: W.W. Norton. ISBN: 03393704238; 180 pps. [paperback] Marsh, D. T. (2001). A family-focused approach to serious mental illness: Empirically supported interventions (Practitioner’s Resource Series). Professional Resource Exchange.
CO 625 Recognizing and Treating Addictive Disorders

Asbury Theological Seminary

REQUIRED READINGS Ross, G.R. (1994). Treating adolescent substance abuse: Understanding the fundamental elements, Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (214 pages) Meyer, J.S. & Quenzer, L.F. (2005) Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the brain, and behavior, Sunderland, MA:m Sinauer Associates, Inc (490 pages) McGee, R.S. (1998). The search for significance, Pasadena, TX: Robert S. McGee. (339 pages) McGee, R.S. & McCleskey, D. W. (1994) Conquering chemical dependency: A Christ-centered 12 step process, Roashville, TN: Lifeway Press. (224 pages) Weinberg, J.R. & Kosloske, D. (1977) Fourth step guide: Journey into growth, Minneapolis, MN: Comp Care Publishers. (46 pages)
NT 510 The Gospel of Matthew

David R. Bauer

Course Texts A. Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible B. Methodical Bible Study, Robert A. Traina C. Matthew, Proclamation Commentaries, Jack Dean Kingsbury D. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry, David R. Bauer
NT 636 The Book of Acts

David R. Bauer

Course Objectives. A. Methodology. The student should be able to: 1. Employ structural observations for the interpretation of individual passages within the book, as well as for the interpretation of the book as a whole. 2. Raise various kinds of interpretive questions, and answer these questions, based on the use of exegetical determinants; 3. Employ various kinds of relevant evidence, including that which involves exegetical use of the original languages, in a process of inferential reasoning for the interpretation of individual passages within the book, as well as for the book as a whole. 4. Synthesize the interpretation of units of various lengths, such as the paragraph, the segment, the section (division), and the book as a whole; 5. Use aspects of methodology that are especially relevant for narrative material; 6. Evaluate and apply truths that emerge from the interpretation of the material. 7. Articulate the major issues involved in the movement from text to proclamation; move from the interpretation and application of the text towards its proclamation; and integrate the interpretation and application of a passage in Acts with that of a correlative passage from the Old Testament so as to move toward a sermon (or teaching lesson) based on both an Old Testament and New Testament text. B. Content. The student should be able to: 1. Think through the (general) contents of the book without recourse to the printed text. 2. Describe thoroughly the meaning and development of major themes in the Book of Acts, citing individual passages and other specific data to support conclusions; 3. Identify significant passages in the Book of Acts and interpret them contextually; 4. Demonstrate an acquaintance with some of the major commentaries on the Book of Acts; 5. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the critical problems surrounding the Book of Acts, including the relationship between this book and the history of the early church as well as its relationship to other New Testament writings. C. Attitude. The student should: 1. Appreciate the value of the Book of Acts for faith, experience, understanding and ministry; 2. Desire to make the Book of Acts the object of continued serious study throughout life; 3. Intend to employ seriously the Book of Acts in preaching and teaching within the context of the church.
NT 637 Pauline Epistles

David R. Bauer

Course Texts: Required Texts: 1. Revised Standard Version of the Bible, or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 2. The Greek New Testament (or Interlinear Greek-English New Testament) 3. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry, by David R. Bauer 4. It’s Still Greek to Me, by David A. Black 5. A Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, edited by Gerald F. Hawthorne, Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid.
OT 611 Historical Books of the Old Testament

David R. Bauer

A. Required Texts: Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry, by David R. Bauer Biblica Hebraica Stuttgartensia,or Interlinear Hebrew/English Old Testament. Dictionary of the Old Testament Historical Books. ed. By Bill T. Arnold and H.G.M. Williamson
YM 665 Youth Culture and Trends

Dean G. Blevins

Class Texts 1) Web-based Publications: Chapman R. Clark, “Entering Their World: A Qualitative Look at the Changing Face of Contemporary Adolescence,” Journal of Youth Ministry (Fall 2002) available on-line (3/13/2006) at http://ayme.gospelcom.net/jym_article.php?article_id=21 Read also the five part seminar on Qualitative Research courtesy Don Ratcliff (3/14/2006) at http://don.ratcliffs.net/qual/ (apx. 25 pages). 2) Patricia Hersch, A Tribe Apart: A Journey Into the Heart of American Adolescence (New York: Ballentine Books Readers Companion, 1999), 379 pages; and Christian Smith, Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers (London: Oxford Press, 2005) 271 pages, appendices optional. NOTE: Hersch and Smith are the primary texts but please read Thomas Hine, The Rise and Fall of the American Teenager (New York: Avon Books, 1999; 315 pages) if you have read either Hersch or Smith for a different class. Regardless bring your copies of Hersch and Smith to class (we will discuss both texts at some point during class). 3) Pete Ward, God at the Mall: Youth Ministry that Meets Kids Where They are At (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1999), 160 pages. 4) David White, Practicing Discernment with Youth (Cleveland: The Pilgram Press, 2005), 209 pages. 5) For an audio resources that supports the class, see audio interviews with Christian Smith and special journals like Youth Culture & the Church with Mardi Keyes & Pastor Mark DeVries from the Mars Hill Audio Journal: www.marshillaudio.org