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IR 700 Senior Reflection Seminar

Frederick C. Van Tatenhove
DO 501 Basic Christian Doctrine

Jason E. Vickers

A- The Spirit of Early Christian Thought, by Robert Louis Wilken B- The Domestication of Transcendence, by William Placher C- By the Renewing of Your Minds: The Pastoral Function of Doctrine, by Ellen Charry D- Essentials of Christian Theology, edited by William Placher E- Rediscovering the Triune God, by Stanley Grenz
OT 619 Exegesis of 1-2 Samuel

Craig Vondergeest

Anderson , A. A. 2 Samuel. Word Biblical Commentary 11. Dallas: Word, 1989. Brueggemann, Walter. First and Second Samuel. Interpretation Commentaries. Louisville: John Knox, 1990. Klein, Ralph W. 1 Samuel. Word Biblical Commentary 10. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1983. McKenzie, Steven. King David: A Biography. New York: Oxford University, 2001.
MB 610 Learning a Language and Culture

Dale F. Walker

Abbott, Edwin A. (1884; 1979) Flatland: A romance of many dimensions. NY; Dover. Brewster, E Thomas, and Brewster, Elizabeth S (1976) Language Learning Made Practical. Pasadena: Lingua House (This book plus cassette is available from the instructor for $21.00) Marshall, Terry (1989) The Whole World Guide to Language Learning. Yarmouth: Intercultural Press. Nida, Eugene A. (1960; 1990) Message and Mission: The communication of the Christian Faith. Pasadena: Wm Carey. Sandoz, Mari (1953; 1992) Cheyenne Autumn. Lincoln: Univ of Nebraska Press.
MW 720 Mission to Muslim Peoples

Dale F. Walker

Accad, Fouad Elias. Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam. Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1977. Goddard, Hugh. A History of Christian-Muslim Relations. Chicago: New Amsterdam, 2000. Miller, Roland E, Muslim Friends: Their Faith and Feeling. St Louis: Concordia, 1995. Moucarry, Chawkat, The Prophet and the Messiah. Downers Grove: IVP, 2001.
OT 702 Ugaritic

Dale F. Walker

Stanislav Segert, A Basic Grammar of the Ugaritic Language: With Selected Texts and Glossary. Berkeley: Univ. of California Press, 1998.
PH 501 A Philosophy of Christian Religion

Jerry L. Walls

TEXTS A. William Hasker, Metaphysics. B. Michael Peterson et al., Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion, 3rd edition. C. Michael Peterson et. al., Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings, 2nd Edition (Readings)
PH 600 Suffering, Tragedy, and Christian Faith

Jerry L. Walls

TEXTS 1. Marilyn McCord Adams, Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God. 2. Michael Peterson, ed., The Problem of Evil: Selected Readings. 3. Jerry L. Walls, Hell: The Logic of Damnation. 4. Nicholas Wolterstorff, Lament For A Son. 5. Reading Packet
NT 520 Introduction to the New Testament

Joseph S. Wang

Achtemeier, Paul J.; Green, Joel B.; Thompson, Marianne M., Introducing the New Testament, Its Literature and Theology Green, Joel B., Hearing the New Testament, Strategies for Interpretation Marshall, I Howard, I Believe in the Historical Jesus
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

Joseph S. Wang

Achtemeier-Green-Thompson, New Testament, Its Literature and Theology Green, Joel B. ed., Hearing the New Testament, Strategies for Interpretation Marshall, I Howard, I Believe in Historical Jesus Collateral: Ferguson, Everrett, Background of Early Christianity, 3rd ed.
NT 660 Exegesis of Ephesians

Joseph S. Wang

Moulton and Geden: Concordance to the Greek Testament Bauer-Arndt-Gingrich-Danker: A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature
CL 614 Leading Groups and Organizations

Russell W. West

Collins, James and Porras, Jerry. Built to Last. New York: Harper Collins, 1997. • Ellis, Donald and Fischer, Aubrey. Small Group Decision Making. McGraw-Hill, 1994. • Hatch, Mary Jo. Organizational Theory: Modern, Symbolic and Post-Modern Perspectives. • Lencioni, Patrick M. Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Jossey-Bass, 2002. • Terry, Robert. Authentic Leadership. Zobius Int’l Publishing, 2001 • Selected Articles ~ For Extra Credit • *Selected articles will be available in library reserves and discussed in class according to schedule.Doctoral Supplemental Reading • Yukl, Gary. Leadership in Org., Jossey-Bass. 2001. • Thompson, George, Jr. Treasures in Jars of Clay. Pilgrim Publishing, 2003.
CL 615 Cross Cultural Leadership

Russell W. West

Building Cross-Cultural Competence: How to Create Wealth from Conflicting Values by Charles M. Hampden-Turner, Fons Trompenaars, David Lewis (Illustrator), Alfons Trompenaars. Yale Univ Pr; (November 2000). ISBN: 0300084978To Be Discussed: Odd Chptrs Sep 14 • Mindfulness by Ellen J. Langer. Perseus Publishing; Reprint edition (April 1990) ISBN: 0201523418 To Be Discussed: Sep 21 • Lifting the White Veil: An Exploration of White American Culture in a Multiracial Context by Jeff Hitchcock. Crandall Dostie & Douglass Books; (January 2003). ISBN: 0971901708 To Be Discussed: Oct 12 • Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Michael O. Emerson, Christian Smith . Oxford University Press. To Be Discussed: Nov 9 • Learner Chooses One of These Three as Responses to "Divided by Faith": Class will form huddle groups around these three texts. 1. United by Faith: The Multiracial Congregation as an Answer to the Problem of Race by Curtiss Paul Deyoung, et al. Oxford University Press; (June 2003) ISBN: 0195152158 OR 2. Grace Matters : A True Story of Race, Friendship, and Faith in the Heart of the South by Chris P. Rice. Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (August 23, 2002) ISBN: 0787957046 OR 3. Building Unity in the Church of the New Millennium by Dwight Perry (Editor) Moody Publishers; (February 2002) To Be Discussed: Nov 9 • Inclusion: Making Room for Grace by Eric H. F. Law. Chalice Press; (July 2000) ISBN: 0827216203To Be Discussed: Nov 16 • Building Cross-Cultural Comp. To Be Discussed: Even Chptrs Dec 7
CL 615 Cross Cultural Leadership

Russell W. West

• Building Cross-Cultural Competence: How to Create Wealth from Conflicting Values by Charles M. Hampden-Turner, Fons Trompenaars, David Lewis (Illustrator), Alfons Trompenaars. Yale Univ Pr; (November 2000). ISBN: 0300084978To Be Discussed: Odd Chptrs Sep 14 • Mindfulness by Ellen J. Langer. Perseus Publishing; Reprint edition (April 1990) ISBN: 0201523418 To Be Discussed: Sep 21 • Lifting the White Veil: An Exploration of White American Culture in a Multiracial Context by Jeff Hitchcock. Crandall Dostie & Douglass Books; (January 2003). ISBN: 0971901708 To Be Discussed: Oct 12 • Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Michael O. Emerson, Christian Smith . Oxford University Press. To Be Discussed: Nov 9 • Learner Chooses One of These Three as Responses to "Divided by Faith": Class will form huddle groups around these three texts. 1. United by Faith: The Multiracial Congregation as an Answer to the Problem of Race by Curtiss Paul Deyoung, et al. Oxford University Press; (June 2003) ISBN: 0195152158 OR 2. Grace Matters : A True Story of Race, Friendship, and Faith in the Heart of the South by Chris P. Rice. Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (August 23, 2002) ISBN: 0787957046 OR 3. Building Unity in the Church of the New Millennium by Dwight Perry (Editor) Moody Publishers; (February 2002) To Be Discussed: Nov 9 • Inclusion: Making Room for Grace by Eric H. F. Law. Chalice Press; (July 2000) ISBN: 0827216203To Be Discussed: Nov 16 • Building Cross-Cultural Comp. To Be Discussed: Even Chptrs Dec 7
CL 620 Developing the Leaders Around You

Russell W. West

For Leading with Mentoring, Call Leadership Training International at 757-673-6581 • For Selecting and Developing Emerging Leaders. Pasadena: Barnabas Resources at 626-584-5393.
ML 705 Transformative Leadership Theory

Russell W. West

~ Leadership : Theory and Practice by Peter G. Northouse, 2001. ~ Treasure in Clay Jars: New Ways to Understand Your Church by George B. Thompson, James Fowler. Pilgrim Press; 2003. ISBN: 082981566X ~ Certain Trumpets : The Call of Leaders by Garry Wills. Touchstone Books, 1995. ISBN: 0684801388 ~ Leaders, Fools & Imposters: Essays on the Psychology of Leadership by Manfred F.R.Kets De Vries. Jossey Bass Wiley, November 1993. ISBN: 1555425623 ~ Learners will select one book (150-250 pages) that relates to any area in the topic area of transformative leadership. The book may be a fictional or non-fiction novel, biography, memoir, play, history, etc.
ML 725 Contextualized Leadership Training

Russell W. West

• Flynn, Tjiong, West. A Well-Furnished Heart: Restoring the Spirit’s Place in the Leadership Classroom. Washington, D.C.: Xulon Press, 2002. • Ford, LeRoy. A Curriculum Design Manual for Theological Education. Nashville: Broadman Press. 1991 • Ferris, Robert. The Renewal of Theological Education. • Freire, Paulo. The Pedagogy of the Oppressed. New York: Continuum. • Ong, Walter J. Orality and Literacy: The Technologizing of the Word. Routledge. 1988. • Yohanon, K.P. Revolution in World Missions www.christianityfreebies.com/freebie (Free)
ML 780 Teaching Adult Learners

Russell W. West

• Schwartz, Peter, Mennin, Stewart and Webb, Graham. Problem Based-Learning: Case Studies, Experience and Practice. Kogan Page Ltd; 1st edition. 2001. ISBN: 0749434929 • Christensen, by Carl Roland, Garvin, David A. Education for Judgement. Harvard Business School Press; (July 1991) ASIN: 0875842550 • Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Basic Books; 10th edition. 1993. ISBN: 0465025102 • Knowles, M. Malcolm S. Knowles, Holton, Elwood F., and Swanson, Richard A.. The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. Gulf Professional Publishing; 5th edition. 1998. ISBN: 0884151158
MB 700 Anthropology for Christian Mission

Darrell L. Whiteman

Textbook: Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective, fifth edition by Gary Ferraro Readings: Anthropology and Christian Mission: A Reader, Darrell Whiteman (ed.)Customs and Cultures by Eugene Nida
MB 700 Anthropology for Christian Mission

Darrell L. Whiteman

Textbook: Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective, fifth edition by Gary Ferraro Readings: Anthropology and Christian Mission: A Reader, Darrell Whiteman (ed.)
MB 730 The Change Agent

Darrell L. Whiteman

1. Diffusion of Innovations, 5 ed. – Everett M. Rogers (2003) 2. Applied Anthropology Rev. ed. – John Van Willigen (1993) 3. Bridging the Gap – Bruce Bradshaw (1993) 4. The Church in Response to Human Need, edited by Vinay Samuel & Chris Sugden (1987) [Photocopy available in the bookstore] 5. The Good News of the Kingdom Coming, Andrew Kirk (1983) [Photocopy available in the bookstore]
MB 730 The Change Agent

Darrell L. Whiteman

Diffusion of Innovations, 5th ed. – Everett M. Rogers (2003) Applied Anthropology Rev. ed. – John Van Willigen (1993) Bridging the Gap – Bruce Bradshaw (1993) The Church in Response to Human Need, edited by Vinay Samuel & Chris Sugden (1987) [Photocopy available in the bookstore] The Good News of the Kingdom Coming, Andrew Kirk (1983) [Photocopy available in the bookstore]
MB 800 Research Methods in Missiology

Darrell L. Whiteman

Research: 1. Barzun and Graff (1992) The Modern Researcher, 5th ed. 2. Booth, Colomb, & Williams (1995) The Craft of Research. 3. Emerson, Fretz, & Shaw (1995) Writing Ethnographic Field Notes. 4. Paul Leedy (2001) Practical Research: Design and Planning, 7th ed. 5. Rudestam & Newton (2001) Surviving Your Dissertation 2nd ed. Reference: 1. Slade (2000) Form and Style, 11th ed. 2. Strunk and White (2000) Elements of Style, 4th ed.
BT 660 New Testament Theology

Ben Witherington

Ice, Laura and B. Witherington, The Shadow of the Almighty, (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000). This text initiates the discussion of the use of 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 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.
NT 617 Exegesis of Johannine Literature

Ben Witherington

(3) grasp the importance of the structure of these works and their importance for understanding Johannine Christology; (4) understand the role of the these works in the New Testament canon; (5) be able to propose fruitful ways in which Johannine literature may be read within the horizons of the contemporary church and world;