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MW 780 Comparative Missiology

Terry C. Muck

Required Texts: Hitchcock, Susan. Geography of Religion. Washington: National Geographic, 2004. Montgomery, Robert. The Diffusion of Religions: A Sociological Perspective. NY: University Press of America, 1996. Park, Chris C. Sacred Worlds: An Introduction to Geography and Religion. London: Routledge, 1994. Smart, Ninian, ed. Atlas of the World’s Religions. Oxford, 1999. Readings as assigned by instructor
BS 715 Judaism

M. Robert Mulholland

Texts: E. Ferguson, Background of Early Christianity, (3rd ed.) N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God Emil Schürer, The History of the Jewish People in the age of Jesus Christ, Vol. II, Revised and ed: Vermes, Millar, Black,
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

M. Robert Mulholland

The New Testament (RSV or NRSV; however, the use of multiple translations is recommended) Part I: Backgrounds of Early Christianity, Everett Ferguson Introducing the New Testament, Achtemeier, Green, Thompson Part II: Interpreting the New Testament, Black and Dockery, eds. Hearing the New Testament, Joel B. Green Part III: Opening the Bible, Thomas Merton Shaped by the Word, M. Robert Mulholland, Jr.
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

M. Robert Mulholland

Textbooks: PartI: BackgroundsofEarlyChristianity,EverettFerguson(BEC)1 Introducing the New Testament, Achtemeier, Green, Thompson (AGT) Part II: Interpreting the New Testament, Black and Dockery, eds. (BD) Hearing the New Testament, Joel B. Green (HNT) Part III: Opening the Bible, Thomas Merton (OB) Shaped by the Word, M. Robert Mulholland, Jr. (SW)
NT 601 Intermediate Greek

M. Robert Mulholland

Texts: Nestle-Aland, Novum Testamentum Graece Bruce M. Metzger, Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek Herbert W. Smyth, Greek Grammar
NT 633 Exegesis of Colossians

M. Robert Mulholland

Texts: Novum Testamentum Graece, Nestle-Aland, 27th Edition. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, Klein, Blomberg, Hubbard (KBH) Opening the Bible, Thomas Merton
PH 501 Philosophy of Religion

Joseph B. Onyango Okello

1. Hasker, William. Metaphysics. (Downer’s Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1983). 2. Peterson, Michael, ed. Reason and Religious Belief. 3rd edition. (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998). 3. Peterson, Michael, ed. Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings. 2nd edition (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001).
CH 501 Church History

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(. Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World (paper edition). An important resource for acquiring geographical understanding of global Christianity, in its development. (NOTE: the first and fourth and fifth texts will be used through the second course). Recognizing that this course is primarily an introduction to the history of Christianity, we are also provided with an attached bibliography of primary and secondary works that will enable us to begin an ongoing reading program in the literature of the history of church (ATS library call numbers are included). I would also encourage you to begin building a good library with tools that will be useful to you on a long-term basis. Be sure to allocate enough time and resources to acquire the tools you need. In addition, we are provided with a bibliography of primary and secondary works, that will enable us to undertake an ongoing reading program in the history of Christianity, that will hopefully extend beyond this course.
CH 501 Church History

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(. Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World (paper edition). An important resource for acquiring geographical understanding of global Christianity, in its development. (NOTE: the first and fourth and fifth texts will be used through the second course). Recognizing that this course is primarily an introduction to the history of Christianity, we are also provided with an attached bibliography of primary and secondary works that will enable us to begin an ongoing reading program in the literature of the history of church (ATS library call numbers are included). I would also encourage you to begin building a good library with tools that will be useful to you on a long-term basis. Be sure to allocate enough time and resources to acquire the tools you need. In addition, we are provided with a bibliography of primary and secondary works, that will enable us to undertake an ongoing reading program in the history of Christianity, that will hopefully extend beyond this course.
CH 501 Church History I

J. Steven O'Malley

1. To understand and appreciate the Christian tradition so the student recognizes that our generation lives on the growing edge of a vast Christian heritage. 2. To acquire basic factual knowledge of the persons, places, dates, events, and movements that shaped the history of the Christian Church. 3. To comprehend the issues that motivated the Church to develop its beliefs, practices, and structures and to grasp why, from time to time, the Church modified them. 4. To understand the evolution of Christian doctrine and to learn to discern between form and content. 5. To appreciate the importance of primary sources and the nature and effects of historical interpretation. 6. To view the present in the light of the prior beliefs and actions of the Christian community. 7. To evaluate one’s Christian vocation in the light of the Christian tradition. 8. To gain insight into the nature of Christian ministry.
CH 501 Church History I

J. Steven O'Malley

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS 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, Volume I (Abingdon; paper ed.) [for use in elaborating theological developments at crucial junctures] Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds., History of the World Christian Movement (Earliest Christianity to 1453), (Orbis, 2001). (abbreviated HWCM) [main secondary textbook] 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 fourth texts will be used through the second semester. Collateral texts: Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World (paperback ed.)
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 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 gives geographical perspective on the global dimensions of modern Christianity).
CH 710 Pietism in the Christian Tradition

J. Steven O'Malley

Peter Erb, ed., The Pietists; Classics of Christian Spirituality Series (Paulist Press) G. Tersteegen, I: Life and Letters, II:Sermons and Hymns (Harvey and Tait, n.d.) [two paperbacks] T. Tappert, ed.and tr., P.J. Spener: Pia Desideria (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, l964) Collateral (Optional): J. Steven O’Malley, Early German-American Evangelicalism (Lanham, MD: Scarecrow/University Press of America, l995). F. Ernest Stoeffler, Continental Pietism and American Christianity (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, l976). (reprint ed.) (=Stoeffler IV in reading list) F. Ernest Stoeffler, The Rise of Evangelical Pietism, (Leiden: Brill, 1966) and German Pietism in the Eighteenth Century (Leiden: Brill, 1973); (=Stoeffler I and II in reading list)
CH 756 The Theology of John Calvin

J. Steven O'Malley

Textbooks: For purchase: J.T. McNeill, ed., Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion; Library of Christian Classics Edition, vols 1 and 2=vols 20-21 (Westminster) F. Wendel, John Calvin (Baker reprint) Collateral: Elsie A. McKee, ed, Calvin: Writings in Pastoral Piety (Paulist) J.T. McNeill, The History and Character of Calvinism (Oxford) (can substitute for Wendel as biography to purchase and read) D. Steinmetz, Calvin in Context (Oxford) Reserve: K. Rowe, Calvin Bibliography J.C. Olin, ed., A Reformation Debate: Sadoleto’s Letter to the Genevans and Calvin’s Reply
CH 756 The Theology of John Calvin

J. Steven O'Malley

Textbooks: For purchase: J.T. McNeill, ed., Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion; Library of Christian Classics Edition, vols 1 and 2=vols 20-21 (Westminster) F. Wendel, John Calvin (Baker reprint) Collateral: Elsie A. McKee, ed, Calvin: Writings in Pastoral Piety (Paulist) J.T. McNeill, The History and Character of Calvinism (Oxford) (can substitute for Wendel as biography to purchase and read) D. Steinmetz, Calvin in Context (Oxford) Reserve: K. Rowe, Calvin Bibliography Calvin’s Commentaries Calvin: Reply to Sadoleto
IS 502 Christian Formation: Vocation of Ministry

Stuart L. Palmer

Required Texts Foster, R. (1978) Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. Foster, R. (1983) Study Guide for Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Groothuis, R.M. (1997). Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. 4 Palmer, P. (2000). Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Sire, J.W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Willimon, W. (2000). Calling and Character: Virtues of the Ordained Life. Nashville: Abingdon.
PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

Stuart L. Palmer

Benner, David (2003) Strategic Pastoral Counseling: A Short-term Structured Model. Baker Book House: Grand Rapids, MI. Frederic, Harold (1960) The Damnation of Theron Ware. Edited by Everett Carter. Belknap Press: Cambridge, MA. Green, Joel (2003) Salvation. Chalice Press: St. Louis, MO. Headley, Anthony (1999) Achieving Balance in Ministry. Beacon Hill Press: Kansas City, MO. Kuenning, Delores (1987) Helping People Through Grief. Bethany House: Minneapolis, MN. Markman, Howard, Stanley, Scott & Blumberg, Susan (2001) Fighting for Your Marriage. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Nichols, Michael (1995) The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships. Guilford: New York, NY. Steinbron, Melvin (1997) The Lay-Driven Church: How to Empower the People in Your Church to Share the Task of Ministry. Regal: Ventura, CA Steinke, Peter (1993) How Your Church Family Works: Understanding Congregations as Emotional Systems. Alban Institute: New York, NY.
IS 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, and World

Michael Pasquarello

Clapp, Rodney. A Peculiar People Laytham, Brent. God is Not … Donovan, Vincent. Christianity Rediscovered William Willimon, Shaped by the Bible Lee C. Camp, Mere Discipleship: Radical Christianity in a Rebellious World
BS 400 Bible Survey

William J. Patrick

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).
IT 601 Advanced Video Production

Douglas Penix

Readings: Shyles, Leonard. Video Production Handbook. Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1998 Handouts
CS 601 Christian Ethics

Charles L. Perabeau

Texts: Boulton, Wayne G., Thomas D.Kennedy, and Allen Verhey, eds., From Christ to the World: Introductory Readings in Christian Ethics (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994). Dayton, Donald W., Discovering an Evangelical Heritage ~(Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988). Hollinger, Dennis, Choosing the Good: Christian Ethics in a Complex World (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002). Miles, Rebekah L., The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999).
CS 621 Hispanic/Latino/a History, Theology and Ministry

Zaida Maldonado Perez

Course Texts: 1. De La Torre, Miguel and Edwin Aponte, Introducing Latino/a Theologies (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2001). ISBN: 1570754004 2. Rodriguez, José David and Loida I. Martell-Otero, editors, Teología en Conjunto: A Collaborative Hispanic Protestant Theology (Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1997. ISBN: 0664256651 3. Abalos, David T., The Latino Male: A Radical Definition (Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner, 2002) ISBN 1-55587-906-3 4. Rodriguez, Clara E., Changing Race: Latinos, the Census, and the History of Ethnicity in the United States (NY: New York Press, 2000) ISBN:0-8147-7547 Note: Students will also be assigned other readings.
DO 501 Basic Christian Doctrine

Zaida Maldonado Perez

Required Texts: Note: The required texts books as well as other required readings are on RESERVE at the library. 1. González, Justo L. and Zaida Maldonado Pérez. Introduction to Christian Theology. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2002. 2. Grenz, Stanley J., David Guretzki, and C. F. Nordling,eds. Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms. Downers Grove, ILL: InterVarsity, 1999. (Or one of your choosing) 3. Harper, Steve. The Way to Heaven: The Gospel According to John Wesley. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003. ISBN: 0-310-25260-1 4. Lawson, John. Introduction to Christian Doctrine. Wilmore, KY: Francis Asbury Publishing, 1980.
CS 601 Christian Ethics

Christine Pohl

Texts: Boulton, Wayne G., Thomas D.Kennedy, and Allen Verhey, eds., From Christ to the World: Introductory Readings in Christian Ethics (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994). Dayton, Donald W., Discovering an Evangelical Heritage (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988). Hollinger, Dennis, Choosing the Good: Christian Ethics in a Complex World (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002). Miles, Rebekah L., The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999).