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CO 520 Narrative Counseling

Tapiwa N. Mucherera

Texts: 1) Monk, Winslade, Crocket and Epston: Narrative Therapy in Practice: The Archeology of Hope, Jossey Bass. 2) Morgan Alice. What is Narrative Therapy? An easy to read introduction , Adelaide: Australia Dulwich Centre, 2000 3) Wimberly, Edward P. Recalling our own Stories: Spiritual Renewal for Religious Caregivers. CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1997. 4). White C, and Denborough D, Introduction to Narrative Therapy: A collection of practice-based writings. Adelaide:Australia Dulwich Centre, 2000 45% 30% 25% 5) White, Michael. Reflections on Narrative Practices: Essays and Interviews Adelaide:Australia Dulwich Centre, 2000 6). http://narrativeapproaches.com/narrative%20papers%20folder/journey_chart.htm When you get to the site (article), click on Introduction and the whole article will show. You can read it there or download etc. The title of the article is: Unexpected Journey: Invitation to Diversity. By Dean Lobovits and John Prowell. 7).Mucherera T. N. “Narrative Counseling from a Non-Western Perspective,” In, Therapeutic Conversations: Therapy from Outside in. edited by Stephen Madigan, Yaletown Family Therapy, 2004. (Professor will provide)
CO 621 Psychology of Religion

Tapiwa N. Mucherera

Required Texts: Spilka & McIntosh The Psychology of Religion: theoretical approaches. Westview Press, 1997. Wulff, David, S. Psychology of Religion John Wiley & Sons, 1997.
CO 730 Advanced Issues in Cross-Cultural Counseling

Tapiwa N. Mucherera

Readings: Required Dwairy, Marwan Adeeb, Cross-cultural Counseling: the Arab-Palestinian case, New York: Haworth Press, 1998 Pedersen, Paul et al. Counseling Across Cultures. California: Sage Publications, 2001 Sue and Sue, Counseling the Culturally Diverse New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2002. Mucherera, Tapiwa N. Pastoral Care From a Third World Perspective: A Pastoral Theology of Care from an Urban Contemporary Shona in Zimbabwe New York: Peter Lang, 2001
PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

Tapiwa N. Mucherera

1. Fortune Marie, Is Nothing Sacred, Cleveland Ohio: United Church Press, 1999. 2. Hunter Rodney, Gen. Ed. Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling: See module dates for specific readings) Pastor, Pastoral Care of, pp. 830-832; Burnout, pp. 112-113; Prayer and worship life, Pastor’s, pp. 939-940; Identity, Pastoral pp. 567-568; Pastoral Theology pp. 867-872; Pastoral Theological Methodology pp. 862-864; Pastoral Care and Counseling p. 845; Pastoral Care pp.832-836; Pastoral Counseling pp. 849-854; Clergy, Empirical studies of, pp. 171-175; (These are some of the articles we will be using from the dictionary. You can borrow a copy from any of the seminary libraries. Will be on reserve on the Kentucky campus) 3. Headley, Anthony J. Achieving Balance in Ministry. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press, 1999. 4. Kollar, Charles Allen: Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997. 5. Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1987. 6. Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening. New York: Guilford, 1995. 7. Steinborn, Melvin, The Lay Driven Church: How to Empower the People In Your Church to Share in the Task of Ministry. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1997. 8. Steinke, Peter, How Your Church Family Works. Washington, DC: Alban Institute, 1993. 9. Switzer, David. The Minister As Crisis Counselor 10. Oswald M. Roy, Clergy Self-Care: Finding a balance for effective Ministry, Alban Institute, 2002 (older or reprint)
MI 745 Seminar in Missiology

Terry C. Muck

Reading: George G. Hunter III. Radical Outreach: The Recovery of Apostolic Ministry and Evangelism Nashville: Abingdon, 2003
MW 708 Introduction to World Religions

Terry C. Muck

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS David S. Noss. A History of the World’s Religions. Tenth Edition. New York: Prentice Hall Publishing Company, 1999. Terry C. Muck. The Mysterious Beyond: A Guide to Studying Religion. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1993. (Get from instructor)
MW 726 Religions of China

Terry C. Muck

TEXTBOOKS De Bary, William Theodore, and Irene Bloom, eds. Sources of Chinese Tradition. Vol I. Second Edition. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999. 944 pages. DeBary, William Theodore, and Richard Lufrano, eds. Sources of Chinese Tradition. Vol. II. Second Edition. New York: Columbia University Press, 2000. 636 pages. Yang, C. K. Religion in Chinese Society. Illinois: Waveland Press, 1961. 473 pages. Bond, Michael Harris. Beyond the Chinese Face: Insights From Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press, 1991. 125 pages.
MW 775 Christian Witness and Other Faiths

Terry C. Muck

Required Texts: David Bosch. A Spirituality of the Road. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock, 2000 (1979). Paul Hiebert. Missiological Implications of Epistemological Shifts. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 1999. Richard Plantinga, ed. Christianity and Plurality: Classic and Contemporary Readings. Oxford: Blackwell, 1999. Readings as assigned by instructor, including Wesleyan approach to pluralism.
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 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.