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MS 625 Principles of Interpersonal Evangelism

Gregory P. Leffel

Required texts for all students. Submit typed (single-spaced) “Reading Interaction Summary” (see attached format, one for each chapter/article) in class for each week’s assigned reading. See Class Schedule, below. 1. Communication Theory for Christian Witness, Revised Edition, Charles Kraft, Orbis, 1991. 2. Out of the Salt Shaker and into the World, Revised Edition, Rebecca Pippert, InterVarsity Press, 1999. 3. The Contagious Witness: Exploring Christian Conversion, Ron Crandall, Abingdon, 1999. 4. Live to Tell: Evangelism for a Postmodern Age, Brad Kallenberg, Brazos, 2002. 5. Christian Witness in a Postmodern World, Harry Poe, Abingdon, 2001. 6. Articles as assigned (see Class Schedule). Available on closed reserve in the library.
CO 650 Play Therapy: Theory, Techniques and Theology

Reo N. Leslie

Required Readings/Textbooks (approximately 1700 pages of reading): a. Play Therapy: Virginia M. Axline (1947/1969), New York, Ballantine Books, ISBN 0-345-30335-0 b. The Healing Power of Play: Working with Abused Children: Eliana Gil (1991), New York, Guilford Press c. The Play Therapy Primer: Kevin O’Connor (2000), New York, ISBN-0- 471-24873-8 d. 101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques: Heidi G. Kaduson and Charles Schaefer (ed.) (2001) e. “A Theology of Play Therapy:” Reo N. Leslie, Jr. (unpublished paper) f. Play Therapy with Children in Crisis: Individual, Group, and Family Treatment(2nd Ed.) Nancy Boyd Webb (ed.) (1999), New York, Guilford, ISBN 1-57230-485-5
MS 701 Senior Reflections: World, Mission, Evangelism

Mark Lewis
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

Kenneth D. Litwak

A modern translation of the Bible, preferably the New American Standard Bible (NASB), the English Standard Version (ESV), or the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). Achtemeier, Paul J., Joel B. Green, and Marianne Meye Thompson. Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Message. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 2001. deSilva, David A. Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity, 2000. Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishes, 2001. Longenecker, Bruce. The Lost Letters of Pergamum: A Story from the New Testament World. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2002.
CS 601 Christian Ethics

Hugo Magallanes

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). Selected readings on electronic reserve
CS 650 Tutorial In Christian Ethics

Hugo Magallanes

Boulton, Wayne G., Thomas D.Kennedy, and Allen Verhey, eds., From Christ to the World: Introductory Readings in Christian Ethics (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994).
IS 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, and World

Hugo Magallanes

Required Reading: Hauerwas, Stanley and William Willimon. Resident Aliens. Abingdon, 1989; McClaren, Brian D. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001; Snyder, Howard. A Kingdom Manifesto. Wipf and Stock, 1997; Walker, Andrew. Telling the Story. Wipf and Stock; Wright, N.T. The Challenge of Jesus. InterVarsity, 1999; and A Weekly Guide for Small Groups (packet available at Cokesbury bookstores in Orlando and Wilmore).
IS 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, and World

Hugo Magallanes

Clapp, Rodney. A Peculiar People. InterVarsity Press, 1996. Hauerwas, Stanley and William Willimon. Resident Aliens. Abingdon McClaren, Brian D. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001. Snyder, Howard. A Kingdom Manifesto. Wipf and Stock, 1997 (This book is also available under the following title: Kingdom, Church, World. Same book, same author, just different title). Wright, N.T. The Challenge of Jesus. InterVarsity, 1999.
MS 652 Christian Ministry in a Multicultural Society

Hugo Magallanes

Adeney, Bernard T. Strange Virtues: Ethics in a Multicultural World. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1995. Conde-Frazier, Elizabeth, S. Steve Kang, Gary A. Parrett. A Many Colored Kingdom: Multicultural Dynamics for Spiritual Formation. Baker Academy, 2004. Brimelow, Peter. Alien Nation Law, Eric. The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb: A Spirituality for leadership in a Multicultural Community. Chalice Press, 1993. Muck, Terry C. Those Other Religions in your Neighborhood: Loving your Neighboor when you don’t know how. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992. Takaki, Ronald. A Larger Memory: A History of our Diversity, With Voices. Back Bay Books, 1998
IS 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, and World

Hugo Magallanes and Joy Moore

Required Reading: Hauerwas, Stanley and William Willimon. Resident Aliens. Abingdon, 1989; McClaren, Brian D. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001; Snyder, Howard. A Kingdom Manifesto. Wipf and Stock, 1997; Walker, Andrew. Telling the Story. Wipf and Stock; Wright, N.T. The Challenge of Jesus. InterVarsity, 1999; and A Weekly Guide for Small Groups (packet available at Cokesbury bookstores in Orlando and Wilmore).
CD 510: Foundations 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 One of the following: Note: Do not purchase your book from this list until you meet with your Age-Level Ministries Team the first week of class Rediscovering the Sunday School, Talmadge Johnson and Stan Toler (Focus: All ages) Children in the Worshiping Community, David Ng and Virginia Thomas (Focus: Children) Young Children and Worship, Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman (Focus: Children) Shaping the Spiritual Life of Students: A Guide for Youth Workers, Pastors, Teachers, and Campus Ministers, Richard R. Dunn (Focus: Youth, College) Family the Forming Center, Marjorie J. Thompson (Focus: Young Adults) Disciple Making Teachers: How to Equip Adults for Growth and Action, Josh Hunt (Focus: Adult) Boomers, Xers, and Other Strangers: Understanding the Generational Differences that Divide Us, Rick and Kathy Hicks (Focus: Adult) Giving the Ministry Away: Empowering Single Adults for Effective Leadership, Hershey, Butler, & Hurst (Focus: Single adults) Another Country, Navigating the Emotion Terrain of our Elders, Mary Pipher (Focus: Older Adults) Soul Stories: African American Christian Education, Anne Streaty Wimberly (Focus: Youth/Adult multicultural) Recommended Reading • How People Grow, What the Bible Reveals about Spiritual Growth, Cloud & Townsend • In The Name of Jesus, Reflections on Christian Leadership, H. Nouwen • Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life, Nouwen • Giving The Ministry Away, Hershey (NAVPRESS: geared for single adults, but this is an excellent resource for developing leadership in laity, single or not) • The Overload Syndrome, R. Swenson, M.D.
CD 511 The Pastor and Christian Discipleship

Ellen L. Marmon

1. The Pastor as Religious Educator, Robert L. Browning, ed. 2. Making Disciples: Faith Formation in the Wesleyan Tradition, Sondra Higgins Matthaei 3. Reaching Out: Three Movements of the Spiritual Life, Henri Nouwen 4. Disciple Making Teachers, Josh Hunt 5. Many Colored Kingdom, Conde-Frazier, E., Kang, S. and Parrett, G. 6. "Learning from Gender Differences," Catherine M. Stonehouse. (article at ATS bookstore) 7. The Equipping Church (book, NOT the workbook), by Sue Mallory 8. LSI Inventory and Grid (ATS bookstore)
CD / YM 660 Teaching the Bible to Youth and Adults

Ellen L. Marmon

Required Textbooks 1. Cranton, Patricia. (1994). Understanding and Promoting Transformative Learning. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Jossey-Bass). ISBN: 0-7879-0017-6 2. Jones, Tony. (2003). read, think, pray, live. Colorado Springs: NAVPRESS. ISBN: 1-57683-453-0 3. McBride, Neal F. 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 Recommended Textbook Thompson, David L. (1994). Bible Study That Works. Nappanee, Indiana: Evangel Publishing House. ISBN: 0-916035-61-1
CD / YM 660 Teaching the Bible to Youth and Adults

Ellen L. Marmon

Required Textbooks 1. Cranton, Patricia. (1994). Understanding and Promoting Transformative Learning. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Jossey-Bass). ISBN: 0-7879-0017-6 2. Jones, Tony. (2003). read, think, pray, live. Colorado Springs: NAVPRESS. ISBN: 1-57683-453-0 3. McBride, Neal F. 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 Recommended Textbook Thompson, David L. (1994). Bible Study That Works. Nappanee, Indiana: Evangel Publishing House. ISBN: 0-916035-61-1
CD / YM 660 Teaching the Bible to Youth and Adults

Ellen L. Marmon

1. Cranton, Patricia. (1994). Understanding and Promoting Transformative Learning. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Jossey-Bass). ISBN: 0-7879-0017-6 2. Jones, Tony. (2003). read, think, pray, live. Colorado Springs: NAVPRESS. ISBN: 1-57683-453-0 3. McBride, Neal F. 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
IS 502 Christian Formation: Vocation of Ministry

Ellen L. Marmon

Required Textbooks (reading that forms and informs) Canham, E. (1999). Heart Whispers: Benedictine Wisdom for Today. Nashville: Upper Room. Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (2001). Betrayal of Trust: Confronting and Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. Groothius, R. (1997). Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. Guinness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life,Waco,TX: Word. Harper, S. (1983).Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition. Nashville: Upper Room. Sire, James W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press.
BT 650 The Person and Work of Christ

Howard Marshall

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED READING Relevant articles in the four IVP Dictionaries of the New Testament. J. Denney, The Death of Christ (Carlisle: Paternoster, 1997; or London: Tyndale Press, 1951). J. D. G. Dunn, Christology in the Making (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1980). J. R. W. Stott, The Cross of Christ (Leicester; Inter-Varsity Press, 1986). B. Witherington, III, The Many Faces of the Christ (New York: Crossroad, 1998). RECOMMENDED READING I. Bradley, The Power of Sacrifice (London: Darton, Longman and Todd, 1995). M. Casey, From Jewish Prophet to Gentile God (Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1991). A. J. Hultgren, Christ and His Benefits (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1988). L. W. Hurtado, Lord Jesus Christ (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003). B. Witherington, III, The Christology of Jesus (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1990). J. B. Green and M. D. Baker, Recovering the Scandal of the Cross: Atonement in New Testament and Contemporary Contexts (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2000).
CL 613 Equipping The Laity

Stephen L. Martyn

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Buckingham, Marcus, and Clifton, Donald. Now, Discover Your Strengths. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001 (250 pages). Job, Rueben P. and Shawchuck, Norman. A Guide To Prayer. Nashville, TN. The Upper Room, 1983 (417 pages). Harper, Steve. Devotional Life In The Wesleyan Tradition: A Workbook. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, 2001 (159 pages). Henderson, D. Michael. John Wesley’s Class Meeting: A Model for Making Disciples. Nappanee, IN: Francis Asbury Press, 1997 (191 pages). Mallory, Sue, and Smith, Brad. The Equipping Church Guidebook. Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 2001 (350 pages). Muto, Susan, and Adrian van Kaam. Epiphany Manual on the Art and Discipline of Formation-in-Common: A Fresh Approach to the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Direction. Pittsburgh, PA. Epiphany Association, 2004 (133 pages). Recommended Texts (not required) Bugbee, Bruce; Cousins, Don; Hybels, Bill. NETWORK: The Right People...In the Right Places...For the Right Reasons. Grand Rapids: Zondervan (Willow Creek Resources), 1994. Cymbala, Jim. Fresh Faith: What Happens When Real Faith Ignites God’s People. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999. Ford, Paul. Discovering Your Ministry Identity: Learning To Be Who You Already Are! Church Smart Resources, 1998 (54 pages). Garlow, Jim. Partners in Ministry (Second Edition). Beacon Hill, 1998. Manskar, Steven W. Accountable Discipleship: Living in God’s Household. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 2000. Mathison, John Ed. Every Member in Ministry: Involving Laity and Inactives. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 1996. Vander Griend, Alvin J. The Praying Church Sourcebook. Grand Rapids: Faith Alive, 1997. Watson, Gayle Turner. Guide For Covenant Discipleship Groups. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 2000.
CL 613 Equipping the Laity

Stephen L. Martyn

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Buckingham, Marcus, and Clifton, Donald. Now, Discover Your Strengths. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001 (250 pages). Job, Rueben P. and Shawchuck, Norman. A Guide To Prayer. Nashville, TN. The Upper Room, 1983 (417 Pages). Harper, Steve. Devotional Life In The Wesleyan Tradition: A Workbook. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, 2001 (159). Henderson, D. Michael. John Wesley’s Class Meeting: A Model for Making Disciples. Nappanee, IN: Francis Asbury Press, 1997 (191 pages). Muto, Susan; van Kaam, Adrian. Epiphany Manual on the Art and Discipline of Formation-in-Common: A Fresh Approach to the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Direction. Pittsburgh, PA. Epiphany Books, 1998 (115 pages). Stott, John. Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2002 (127 pages). Winseman, Albert; Clifton, Donald; Liesveld, Curt. Living Your Strengths: Discover your God-given talents, and inspire your congregation and community. Washington, D.C. The Gallop Organization, 2003 (216 Pages).
IS 502 Christian Formation: Vocation of Ministry

Stephen L. Martyn

Foster, Richard J. Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth. San Francisco: Harper, 1998 (228 pages). Groothuis, Rebecca Merrill. Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality. Grand Rapids: MI: Baker Books, 1997 (Chapters 1, 2, 5, 8, and 9). Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2000 (292 pages). Muto, Susan and van Kaam, Adrian. Divine Guidance: Seeking To Find and Follow the Will of God. Pittsburgh, PA: Epiphany Books, 1994 (206 pages).Grenz, Stanley and Bell, Roy D. Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, (213 pages). Sire, James W. (2000) Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, 2000 (263 pages). Wesley, John. A Plain Account of Christian Perfection Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill Press, 1777 (119 pages).
IS 502 Christian Formation: Vocation of Ministry

Stephen L. Martyn

Required Textbooks Bernard of Clairvaux (1995) On Loving God. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, (219 pages). Foster, Richard J. (1998) Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth. San Francisco: Harper, (228 pages). Grenz, Stanley and Roy D. Bell (2001) Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, (213 pages). Groothuis, Rebecca Merrill. (1997) Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality. Grand Rapids: MI: Baker Books, (266 pages). Guinness, Os (2003) The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, (292 pages). Muto, Susan and van Kaam, Adrian (1994) Divine Guidance: Seeking To Find and Follow the Will of God. Pittsburgh, PA: Epiphany Books, (206 pages). Sire, James W. (2000) Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, IL.: InterVarsity Press, (263 pages). Wesley, John. (1977) A Plain Account of Christian Perfection. Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill Press, 1777 (119 pages).
SF 502 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister

Stephen L. Martyn

Cassian, John. Conferences (The Classics of Western Spirituality). New York: Paulist Press, 1985. Harper, Steve. Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition (A Workbook). Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1995. Mulholland, M. Robert Jr., Invitation To A Journey: A Road Map For Spiritual Formation. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993 MacDonald, Gordon. Rebuilding Your Broken World (Expanded Edition With Study Guide). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. Muto, Susan & van Kaam, Adrian. Divine Guidance: Seeking to Find and Follow the Will of God. Pittsburgh: Epiphany Association, 1994. Peterson, Eugene H. The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction.
OT 501 Survey of Biblical Hebrew

Michael D. Matlock

1. Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995. 2. Holladay, William. 3. BibleWorks 6.0. Hermenuetika, Big Fork, MT. 4. Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. 5. Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Berkley, CA: BIBAL, 1987. 6. Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Forthcoming: due out October 2003)
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

Michael McKeever

Arthur G. Patzia and Anthony J. Petrotta, Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2002. I would highly recommend this for concise definitions of unfamiliar terms you may encounter in your required course readings. Green, Joel B., and Scot McKnight, eds. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity, 1992. Martin, Ralph P., Gerald Hawthorne, and Daniel G. Reid, eds. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity, 1993. Martin, Ralph P., and Peter H. Davids, eds. Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Developments. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity, 1997. Evans, Craig A., and Stanley E. Porter, eds. Dictionary of New Testament Background. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity, 2000. Freedman, David N., ed. Anchor Bible Dictionary. 6 vols. New York: Doubleday, 1992.
MB 745 Leading Development Programs in Mission

W. Jay Moon

Text books: a. Conflict Mediation Across Cultures, by David Augsburger (310 pp) b. African Friends and Money Matters, by David Maranz (224 pp) c. Orality and Literacy, by Walter Ong (201 pp) d. None of These Diseases: The Bible’s Health Secrets for the 21st Century, Millennium Three Edition, by S.I. McMillen and David E. Stern (285 pp) e. Students choose 200 pp of reading in their area of interest related to development in mission. A book can be picked from the bibliography or a suggestion submitted to the professor for approval.