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CD 510 Foudnations in Christian Discipleship

Ellen L. Marmon

Required Textbooks (reading that forms and informs) • • • • • • • Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the Twenty-first Century, Michael J. Anthony, ed. Making Disciples: Faith Formation in the Wesleyan Tradition, Sondra Higgins Matthaei Creative Ministry, Henri Nouwen – Chapters 1 and 4 Patterns in Moral Development, Catherine M. Stonehouse. "Learning from Gender Differences," Catherine M. Stonehouse A Many Colored Kingdom, Conde-Frazier, Kang, & Parrett Spiritual Preparation for Christian Leadership, Glenn Hinson
CD 511 The Pastor and Christian Discipleship

Ellen L. Marmon

Required Texts 1. Postmodern Children’s Ministry: Ministry to Children in the 21st Century, Ivy Beckwith 2. The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry, Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster 3. Growing in the Life of Faith: Education and Christian Practices, Craig Dykstra 4. A Many Colored Kingdom, Elizabeth Conde-Frazier, S. Steve Kang, & Gary A. Parrett 5. Disciple Making Teachers: How to Equip Adults for Growth and Action, Josh Hunt with Larry Mays 6. The Kolb Learning Style Inventory Version 3.1 7. Making Disciples: Faith Formation in the Wesleyan Tradition, Sondra Higgins Matthaei 8. In The Name of Jesus, Henri Nouwen 9. “Learning from Gender Differences,” Catherine M. Stonehouse (article at ATS bookstore)
CD 511 The Pastor and Christian Discipleship

Ellen L. Marmon

My goal is for this experience to help you grow in your ability to communicate the faith through teaching and discipling ministries with children, youth, and adults (all ages and stages). You will also learn to lead others, facilitating their growth as Christians and as effective servants in education ministries. In the midst of all the tools, techniques, and to do lists, I will be praying that this course enhances your own faith and opens up more room for Jesus to be your true Teacher, your ultimate Guide along The Way.Required Texts 1. Postmodern Children’s Ministry: Ministry to Children in the 21st Century, Ivy Beckwith 2. The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry, Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster 3. Growing in the Life of Faith: Education and Christian Practices, Craig Dykstra 4. A Many Colored Kingdom, Elizabeth Conde-Frazier, S. Steve Kang, & Gary A. Parrett 5. Disciple Making Teachers: How to Equip Adults for Growth and Action, Josh Hunt with Larry Mays 6. The Kolb Learning Style Inventory Version 3.1 7. Making Disciples: Faith Formation in the Wesleyan Tradition, Sondra Higgins Matthaei 8. In The Name of Jesus, Henri Nouwen 9. “Learning from Gender Differences,” Catherine M. Stonehouse (article at ATS bookstore)
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)
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