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IS 502 Vocation of Ministry
Burrell D. Dinkins
Chilcote, Paul. (2001) Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco. Jonathan R. Wilson. (1998). Gospel Virtues: Practicing Faith, Hope and Love in Uncertain Times, InterVarsity Press.
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PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver
Burrell D. Dinkins
1. Dinkins, Burrell & Losoney. “Grief” (article on reserve shelf) 6 2. Shelly, Judith Allen. Spiritual Care: A Guide for Caregivers. 3. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. (I suggest that you read this novel as soon as possible.) 4. Kollar, Charles Allen: Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling (This is our basic text for the theory and practice of pastoral counseling) 5. Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. (Many students find this to be a very emotional book. You may want to read a few chapters at a time.) 6. Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening: (This is the best book available for learning how to really listen and to discover why this is so difficult to do.) 7. Steinborn, Melvin. Can the Pastor Do It Alone. 8. Steinke, Peter. How Your Church Family Works. (Read this as soon as possible. We will use it early in the semester.) 9. Wimberley, Edward P. Prayer In Pastoral Counseling
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PC 655 Clinical Pastoral Education
Burrell D. Dinkins
The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to experience ministry and to reflect upon that experience. Clinical Pastoral Education is interfaith professional education for ministry. It brings theological students and ministers into supervised encounter with persons in crises. Out of an intensive involvement with persons in need, and the feedback from peers and teachers, students develop new awareness of themselves as persons and of the needs of those to whom they minister. From theological reflection on specific human needs of those to whom they minister. From theological reflection on specific human situations, they gain a new understanding of ministry. Within the interdisciplinary team process of helping persons, they develop skills in interpersonal and inter-professional relationships.
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SM 602 Supervised Ministry
Burrell D. Dinkins and James L. Loftin
To stretch each student’s understanding of the nature and ministry of the church, and increase their comfort and skill level in ministering to persons significantly different from themselves.
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CL 553 United Methodist Policy and Discipline
David A. Dodge
The Book of Discipline, 2000 United Methodist Publishing House The Book of Resolutions, 2000 United Methodist Publishing House Polity, Practice and Mission of The United Methodist Church, Thomas E. Frank, Abingdon, 1997 The Organization of The United Methodist Church, 2002 Edition, Jack Tuell, Abingdon, 2002 Calling and Character: Virtues of the Ordained Life, Will Willimon, Abingdon, 2001
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NT 511 The Gospel of Mark
Joseph R. Dongell
A. Bibles: Any assortment of (at least three) modern English translations (not paraphrases), with the Greek New Testament used according to the level of one’s ability. B. Bibliography: Biblical Resources for Ministry. Second Edition, revised (especially useful for locating worthy commentaries) C. Secondary Resources (recommended for use as needed, but not required; see BRM above for a wider listing of resources for Biblical study.) Achtemeier, Paul J. Mark. 2nd ed. Proclamation Commentaries. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986. 2 Anderson, Hugh. The Gospel of Mark. New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1976. Cotterell, Peter and Turner, Max. Linguistics and Biblical Interpretation. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1989. Guelich, Robert A. Mark 1-8:26. Word Biblical Commentary. Waco, TX: Word, 1989. [Note: The second volume of this commentary is not yet available.] *Gundry, Robert H. Mark: A Commentary on His Apology for the Cross. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993. *Hooker, Morna D. The Gospel according to St. Mark. Black’s New Testament Commentary. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1991. *Lane, William L. Commentary on the Gospel of Mark. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974. *Oden, Thomas C. and Hall, Christopher A. Mark. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, Vol. II. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1998. Rhoades, David, and Michie, Donald. Mark as Story: An Introduction to the Narrative of a Gospel. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1982. Schweizer, Eduard. The Good News according to Mark. Atlanta: John Knox, 1970. Taylor, Vincent. The Gospel according to St. Mark: The Greek Text with Introduction, Notes, and Indexes. London: Macmillan, 1952. *Thompson, David L. Bible Study that Works. Rev. ed. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1994. Tolbert, Mary Ann. Sowing the Gospel: Mark’s World in Literary-Historical Perspective. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1971.
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NT 635 Gospel of John
Joseph R. Dongell
A. Bibles: Any assortment of (at least three) modern English translations (not paraphrases), with the Greek New Testament used according to the level of one’s ability. B. Bibliography: David R. Bauer. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Second Edition, revised and enlarged. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Publishing House, 1995. (especially useful for locating worthy commentaries) C. Required Texts: Ridderbos, Herman. John Vriend, trans. The Gospel according to John: A Theological Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991. 2 Beasley-Murray, George R. John. Word Biblical Commentary. Waco, TX: Word, 1987.
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NT 638 Epistle to the Romans
Joseph R. Dongell
A. Bibles: At least three different, modern English translations; and a Greek New Testament (either in the UBS or Nestle tradition). B. Bibliography: Biblical Resources for Ministry. Revised Edition (a bibliography edited by David R. Bauer, especially useful for locating worthy commentaries.) C. Secondary Resources (recommended for use, but not required for purchase) *Achtemeier, Paul J. Romans. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Atlanta: John Knox, 1985. Barrett, C. K. The Epistle to the Romans. Rev. Ed. Black’s New Testament Commentary. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1991. Bence, Clarence L. Romans: A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition. Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 1996. Bruce, F. F. The Epistle to the Romans. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1963. *Cranfield, C. E. B. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans. 2 vols. International Critical Commentary. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1975, 1979. *Dunn, James D. G. Romans 1-8. Word Biblical Commentary. Dallas: Word, 1988. Fitzmyer, Joseph A. Romans. Anchor Bible. New York: Doubleday, 1993. Kasemann, Ernst. Commentary on Romans. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980. Moo, Douglas. The Epistle to the Romans. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996. Morris, Leon. The Epistle to the Romans. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988. Murray, John. The Epistle to the Romans. Vols. 1 and 2. The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1959, 1965. [The texts with asterisks are especially recommended for regular use. Students should secure ways and means of having ready access to high-quality resources for their Lessons.]
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NT 650 New Testament Tutorial in Latin
Joseph R. Dongell
Wheelock, Frederick M. Wheelock’s Latin. 6nd ed. New York: Harper Collins, 1999.
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OT 610 Pentateuch
Joseph R. Dongell
A. Bibles: At least three (3) modern versions of the Bible. Among the most useful are these: New Revised Standard Version; New Living Translation; New Jerusalem Bible; Revised English Bible; New American Standard Bible; Tanakh. B. OT Text: Elliger, K. and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1967. 3-438-05218-0 C. Secondary Resources for Required Usage: Students must have access to these resources for specific assignments during the semester: 1. Bauer, David R. Biblical Resources for Ministry. 2nd edition, revised and enlarged. Nappanee, Ind.: Evangel Publishing House, 1995. 0-916035-62-X 2. Durham, John I. Exodus. Waco, TX: Word, 1987. 0-8499-0202-9 3. Sailhamer, John H. The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992. 0-310-57421-8
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OT 620 Pentateuch
Joseph R. Dongell
A. Bibles: Any assortment of (at least three) modern English translations (not paraphrases), with the Greek New Testament used according to the level of one’s ability. B. Bibliography: David R. Bauer. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Second Edition, revised and enlarged. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Publishing House, 1995 C. Required Texts: Durham, John I. Exodus. Word Biblical Commentary. Waco, TX: 1987. Sailhamer, John H. The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.
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CH 500 Turning Points in Church History
D. William Faupel
Noll, Mark A. Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity, 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic Books, 2000), 352 pp.
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SP 501 Communication as Christian Rhetoric
Fred Fitch
Duane Litfin, Public Speaking: A Handbook for Christians, 2nd Edition, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Baker Book House, 1992. R. N. Bostrom, E. S. Waldhart, M. W. Shelton, and S. Bertino, Getting There: Public Speaking, Prospect Heights, IL, Waveland Press.
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SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders
Fred Fitch
Duane Litfin, Public Speaking: A Handbook for Christians, 2nd Edition, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Baker Book House, 1992. R. N. Bostrom, E. S. Waldhart, M. W. Shelton, and S. Bertino, Getting There: Public Speaking, Prospect Heights, IL, Waveland Press.
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MU 510 Musical Foundations
William C. Goold
Case, Riley B., Understanding Our United Methodist Hymnal. Bristol Books, 308 East Main Street, Wilmore, KY. Dough, Whitney J., The Hymnwriters: Our Unknown Friends. Providence House Publishers, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064. ISBN 1-881576-35-3. Flather, Doug and Tami., The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN 0-310-24232-0. Frame, John M., Contemporary Worship Music: A Biblical Defense. P & R Publising, P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg, New Jersey, 08865. Hurst, Lynn, Changing Your Tune! The Musician’s Handbook for Creating Contempory Worship. Abingdon Press. ISBN 0-687-02297-5. Hustad, Donald P., Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Hope Publishing, Carol Stream, IL.
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MU 510 Musical Foundations for Pastoral Ministry
William C. Goold
All students registered for the class will be expected to purchase and read in their entirety the following texts: Case, Riley B., Understanding Our United Methodist Hymnal. Bristol Books, 308 East Main Street, Wilmore, KY. Dough, Whitney J., The Hymnwriters: Our Unknown Friends. Providence House Publishers, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064. ISBN 1-881576-35-3. Flather, Doug and Tami., The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN 0-310-24232-0. Frame, John M., Contemporary Worship Music: A Biblical Defense. P & R Publising, P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg, New Jersey, 08865. Hurst, Lynn, Changing Your Tune! The Musician’s Handbook for Creating Contempory Worship. Abingdon Press. ISBN 0-687-02297-5. Hustad, Donald P., Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Hope Publishing, Carol Stream, IL. Mitchell, Crichton, T, Charles Wesley: The Man with the Dancing Heart. Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri. ISBN 083-411-4496
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MU 510 Musical Foundations for Pastoral Ministry
William C. Goold
Course Texts: Case, Riley B., Understanding Our United Methodist Hymnal. Bristol Books, 308 East Main Street, Wilmore, KY. Dough, Whitney J., The Hymnwriters: Our Unknown Friends. Providence House Publishers, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064. ISBN 1-881576-35-3. Flather, Doug and Tami., The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN 0-310-24232-0. Frame, John M., Contemporary Worship Music/A Biblical Defense. P&R Publishing, P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg, New Jersey. 08865. Hurst, Lynn, Changing Your Tune! The Musician's Handbook for Creating Contemporary Worship. Abingdon Press. ISBN 0-687-02297-5. Hustad, Donald P., Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Hope Publishing, Carol Stream, IL United Methodist Hymnal, 1989 Edition.
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MU 510 Musical Foundations for Pastoral Ministry
William C. Goold
Case, Riley B., Understanding Our United Methodist Hymnal. Bristol Books, 308 East Main Street, Wilmore, KY. Frame, John M., Contemporary Worship Music/A Biblical Defense. P&R Publishing, P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg, New Jersey. 08865. Hurst, Lynn, Changing Your Tune! The Musician's Handbook for Creating Contemporary Worship. Abingdon Press. ISBN 0-687-02297-5. Hustad, Donald P., Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Hope Publishing, Carol Stream, IL
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CD / CS 670 Discipline For Evangelism And Social Justice
Richard Gray
Sanders, Cheryl J. Ministry at the Margins: The Prophetic Mission of Women, Youth & the Poor. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1997. *Miller, Haskell M., Social Ministry: An Urgent Agenda for Pastors and Churches. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 2000. Richardson, Rick,. Evangelism Outside The Box. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000. *Posterski, Donald C., Reinventing Evangelism: New Strategies for Presenting Christ in Today’s World. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1989. Schreiter, Robert J., Reconciliation: Mission & Ministry in a Changing Social Order. MaryKnoll, New York: Orbis Books, 1999. Balswick, Jack O., & J. Kenneth Morland. Social Problems: A Christian Understanding & Response. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1990. *Greenway, Roger S., Discipling the City. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 1997. Snyder, Howard A., Liberating the Church. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 1996.
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CL 611 Foundations of Leadership
Richard Gray
Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. 272 pages Crainer, Stuart., The Management Century: A Critical Review of 20th Century Thought and Practice. SanFrancisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2000. 262 pages Hersey, Paul and Ken Blanchard., Management of Organizational Behavior. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996. 536 pages Wren, Thomas J., The Leader’s Companion: Insights on Leadership Through the Ages. New York: The Free Press, 1995. 554 pages
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CL 611 Foundations of Leadership
Richard Gray
Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. 272 pages Crainer, Stuart., The Management Century: A Critical Review of 20th Century Thought and Practice. SanFrancisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2000. 262 pages Hersey, Paul and Ken Blanchard., Management of Organizational Behavior. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996. 536 pages
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CL 612 Christian Leadership Development
Richard Gray
Blackaby, Henry and Richard, Spiritual Leadership: Moving People On To God’s Agenda. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001. Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. Engstrom, Ted W., The Making of a Christian Leader. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976. Stanley, Andy., Visioneering. Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Publishers, 1999. Thrall, Bill, McNicol , Bruce and Ken McElrath., The Ascent of a Leader. San Francisco: Jossey Bass Publishers, 1999.
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CL 612 Christian Leadership Development
Richard Gray
Blackaby, Henry and Richard, Spiritual Leadership: Moving People On To God’s Agenda. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001. Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. Engstrom, Ted W., The Making of a Christian Leader. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976. Stanley, Andy., Visioneering. Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Publishers, 1999. Thrall, Bill, McNicol , Bruce and Ken McElrath., The Ascent of a Leader. San Francisco: Jossey Bass Publishers, 1999.
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NT
Joel B. Green
For James Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Letter of James. AB 37A. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1995. Wall, Robert W. The Community of the Wise: The Book of James. The New Testament in Context. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Trinity, 1997.For 1 Peter Achtemeier, Paul J. A Commentary on First Peter. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996. Elliott, John H. 1 Peter: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 37B. New York: Doubleday, 2000.
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NT 753 Research Methods in New Testament Interpretation
Joel B. Green
Course Reading—Required Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995. Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1995. Alexander, Patrick H., et al., eds. The SBL Handbook of Style for Ancient Near Eastern, Biblical, and Early Christian Studies. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson, 1999.
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