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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 Calvin’s Commentaries Calvin: Reply to Sadoleto
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
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).
CS 610 Women in Church and Society

Christine Pohl

Texts: Bauckham, Richard, Gospel Women: Studies of the Named Women in the Gospels (Eerdmans, 2002). Gallagher, Sally K., Evangelical Identity and Gendered Family Life (Rutgers Univ. Press, 2003). MacHaffie, Barbara J., ed., Readings in Her Story: Women in Christian Tradition (Fortress, 1992). Storkey, Elaine, Origins of Difference (Baker, 2001).
CS 750 Tutorial in Christian Ethics and Society

Christine Pohl

Texts: Banks, Robert. Paul’s Idea of Community, rev. ed. (Hendrickson, 1994) Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Life Together (HarperSanFrancisco, 1954) Hallie, Philip. Lest Innocent Blood be Shed (HarperPerennial, 1979, 1994) Lohfink, Gerhard. Jesus and Community (Fortress, 1984) Putnam, Robert. Bowling Alone (Simon & Schuster, 2000) Rice, Chris. Grace Matters (Jossey-Bass, 2002) Vanier, Jean. Community and Growth (Paulist, 1989)
IS 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, and World

Christine Pohl

Required Reading: Middleton, J. Richard and Brian J. Walsh, Truth Is Stranger Than It Used to Be: Biblical Faith in a Postmodern Age, InterVarsity Press, 1995. Plantinga, Cornelius, Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin, Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1995. Snyder, Howard A., Kingdom, Church, and World: Biblical Themes for Today, Wipf and Stock, 1985, 2001. Volf, Miroslav and Dorothy C. Bass, eds., Practicing Theology: Beliefs and Practices in Christian Life, Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2002. Walker, Andrew, Telling the Story: Gospel, Mission and Culture, Wipf and Stock, 1996, 2003. Wright, N.T., The Challenge of Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and Is, InterVarsity Press, 1999. “IS501 Course Packet for Small Groups” available at Cokesb
MS 661 Urban Issues: Chicago

Christine Pohl
SF 550 Spiritual Disciplines

Ruth C. Rambo

1. Dallas Willard, “Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Formation, and the Restoration of the Soul,” Journal of Psychology and Theology 26:1 (1998): 101-109. [Course Center > 01 Module > Willard.pdf] 2. Dallas Willard, The Spirit of theDisciplines (San Francisco: Harper, 1988), Preface and Chapters 1-3. 3. Kent Ira Groff, Active Spirituality: A Guide for Seekers and Ministers (NYC: Alban Institute, 1993), pgs. 1-45. 4. M. Robert Mulholland, Jr., Shaped by the Word ( Nashville: The Upper Room, 1985), pgs. 112-116. 5. Nancy Beach, “Heart Check: Test Your Spiritual Vital Signs,” Leadership (Winter, 2001) 105-110 (Course Center>01 Module> Beach pdf)6. Donald Whitney, Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health (Colorado Springs:NavPress, 2001.1. Joseph D. Driskill. Protestant Spiritual Exercises:Theology, History and Practice (Harrisburg, PA: Morehouse Publishing, 1999), pgs. 111-2. 2. Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines (San Francisco: Harper, 1988), Chapters 4-6. 3. Dallas Willard. “Spiritual Formation.” Spiritual Formation Conference, First Annual Conference. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1999. 4. Groff, Kent Ira. Active Spirituality: A Guide for Seekers and Ministers (NYC: Alban Institute,5. Kenneth Woodward, “Overcoming Sin,” Newsweek 21 May 2001: 36-7.1. Kent Ira Groff, Active Spirituality:A Guide for Seekers and Ministers (NYC:The Alban Institute, 1993), pgs. 73-98. 2. Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives (NY: Harper Collins, 1988), chapters 7,8 (“Exercise unto Godliness in the Spiritual Gymnasium”) 3. Bernard Groeschl Spiritual Passages: The Psychology of Spiritual Development (NY: Crossroad, 1992), pgs. 77,83. 4. M.Robert Mulholland, Jr. Shaped by the Word (Nashville: The Upper Room, 1985), 5. Stanley B. Hauerwas and William H. Willomon. Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1989). 6. Bob Benson, Sr. and Michael W. Benson Disciplines for the Inner Life (TN: Deeper1. Kenneth J. Collins, “Abiding in the Kingdom of God: The Disciplines of the Liberated Life” The Asbury Herald (109:2): 3-6. 2. James Davison Hunter, The Death of Character: Moral Education in an Age without Good or Evil (New York: Basic Books, 2000) p. 226. 3. Lewis H. Smedes, “What Are We Talking About?” Issue on Character, Theology News and Notes (October, 1988):5-8. 4. Gary L. Thomas, The Glorious Pursuit: Embracing the Virtues of Christ (Colorado:Navpress, 1998). Note this resource for Thomas: CENTER FOR EVANGELICAL SPIRITUALITY P.O. Box 29417 Bellingham, WA 98228-1417 www.garythomas.com 5. Kent Ira Groff, Active Spirituality: A Guide for Seekers and Ministers (NYC:Alban Institute, 1993) pgs. 101-128. 6. Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines (San Francisco: Harper, 1988), pgs. 156-192.1. Dietrich Bonhoffer, Life Together (San Francisco:Harper, 1954), pgs. 103-130. 2. Kent Ira Groff, Active Spirituality: A Guide for Seekers and Ministers (NYC: Alban Institute, 1993), pgs. 131-161. 3. Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines (San Francisco:Harper, 1988), pgs. 193-250. 4. Jeff Imbach, The River Within: Loving God, Living Passionately (CO: Navpress, 1998), pgs. 142-3. 5. Stanley B. Hauerwas and William B. Willomon, Resident Aliens:Life in the Christian Colony1. Martin Luther Faith Alone (Grand Rapids, MI: Word, 1998.) October 31 2. Parker Palmer Let Your Life Speak (San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2000.) SF550 SYLLABUS RUTH RAMBO, D.MIN., ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF SPIRITUAL FORMATION ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 204 N. LEXINGTON AVE., WILMORE, KY 40390 O: 859.858.0995 E: RRAMBO@ASBURYSEMINARY.EDU 37 3. Kent Ira Groff Active Spirituality: A Guide for Seekers and Ministers (NY: The Alban Institute, 1993.) pgs.169-74. 4. Harry R. Moody and David Carroll The Five Stages of the Soul: Charting the Spiritual Passages That Shape Our Lives (New York: Doubleday, 1997.) 5. Benedict Groeschl Spiritual Passages: The Psychology of Spiritual Development (New York: Crossroads, 1996.) 1. Frederick Buechner, The Sacred Journey 2. Dennis and Matthew Linn, Healing of Memories (New York: Paulist Press, 1984). 3. Kent Ira Groff, Active Spirituality (NYC: Alban Institute, 1993), p. 78, Appendix. 4. Kenneth Boa Conformed to His Image Grand Rapids: MI: Zondervan, 2001). 5. Richard Foster and James Bryan Smith, Disciplines of the Inner Life (Spiritual Formation Workbook), (San Francisco, CA: Harper Collins, 1993.) 6. Daniel Helminiak, Spiritual Development (Chicago,IL: Loyola University Press, 1987), pgs. 72-87. 7. Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines (San Francisco, CA: Harper, 1988), p. 251. 8. Michael Wells Sidetracked in the Wilderness 9. J.I. Packer, Klaus Gockmuehl and James Houston Classics of the Christian Faith
BS 502 Introduction to Biblical Studies

Ruth Anne Reese

Required Reading: The New Testament (RSV or NRSV or a similar translation) Bauer, David. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1995. DeSilva, David An Introduction to the New Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 2004. Thompson, David. Bible Study that Works. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1994. Willimon, William. Shaped by the Bible. Nashville: Abingdon, 1990. Recommended Reading: Achtemeier, Paul J. Inspiration and Authority: Nature and Function of Christian Scripture. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1999.
BS 502 Introduction to Biblical Studies

Ruth Anne Reese

Required Reading: The New Testament (RSV or NRSV or a similar translation) Bauer, David. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1995. DeSilva, David An Introduction to the New Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 2004. Thompson, David. Bible Study that Works. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1994. Willimon, William. Shaped by the Bible. Nashville: Abingdon, 1990. Recommended Reading: Achtemeier, Paul J. Inspiration and Authority: Nature and Function of Christian Scripture. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1999.
IS 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, and World

Ruth Anne Reese

Required Reading: Bartholomew, Craig G and Michael W. Goheen, The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story. Baker, 2004. Clapp, Rodney. Border Crossings: Christian Trespasses on Popular Culture and Public Affairs. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2000. Hauerwas, Stanley and William Willimon, Resident Aliens, Abingdon, 1989. Volf, Miroslav and Dorothy C. Bass, Practicing Theology:Beliefs and Practices in Christian Life. Eerdmans, 2002. Walsh, Brian and Sylvia Keesmaat. Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empire. IVP, 2005. Wesley Reading Packet available at Cokesbury
IS 501 Kingdom, Church, and World

Ruth Anne Reese

Bartholomew, Craig G and Michael W. Goheen, The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story. Baker, 2004. Clapp, Rodney. Border Crossings: Christian Trespasses on Popular Culture and Public Affairs. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2000. Hauerwas, Stanley and William Willimon, Resident Aliens, Abingdon, 1989. Volf, Miroslav and Dorothy C. Bass, Practicing Theology:Beliefs and Practices in Christian Life. Eerdmans, 2002. Walsh, Brian and Sylvia Keesmaat. Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empire. IVP, 2005. Wesley, John. Selected Readings (available in the Course Center under Supplemental Texts).
NT 640 Exegesis of General Epistles

Ruth Anne Reese

Chester, Andrew and Ralph Martin. The Theology of the Letters of James, Peter, and Jude. New Testament Theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994. Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Letter of James. Anchor Bible. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1995. Maynard-Reid, Pedrito U. Poverty and Wealth in James. Reprinted Wipf & Stock, 2004. First published, Orbis, 1987. (only available from the Asbury bookstore) Reese, Ruth Anne. Jude, 2 Peter. Unpublished manuscript available in the Course Center. Reading Material Posted in the Course Center
NT 740 Exegesis of General Epistles

Ruth Anne Reese

Required Reading: Chester, Andrew and Ralph Martin. The Theology of the Letters of James, Peter, and Jude. New Testament Theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994. Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Letter of James. Anchor Bible. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1995. Maynard-Reid, Pedrito. Poverty and Wealth in James. Orbis Books, 1987. Reese, Ruth Anne. Jude and 2 Peter. [This will be available via the Intranet, details to be provided in class.]