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IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Burrell D. Dinkins

Chilcote, Paul. (2001) Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock. Drury, Keith. (2004) Holiness for Ordinary People, Indianpolis, Indiana: Wesleyan Publishing House Gill, David W. (2000). Becoming Good: Building Moral Character Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press. Gretz, Stanley J., Bell, Roy D. (1995) Betrayal of Trust: Confronting and Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Sire, James W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press. Stevens, R. Paul. (1999) The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective. Vancouver, British Columbia: Eerdmans/Regent
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Burrell D. Dinkins

Required Texts Chilcote, Paul. (2001) Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock. Gill, David W. (2000). Becoming Good: Building Moral Character Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press. Rediger, G. Lloye. (2003) Beyond the Scandals: A Guide to Healthy Sexaulity for Clergy. Fortress Press Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Sire, James W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press. Stevens, R. Paul. (1999) The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective. Vancouver, British Columbia: Eerdmans/Regent 5 Required Reading on Reserve Brookfield, S. D. (1987). Developing Critical Thinkers. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 1-55542- 356-6; pg. 3-50; 89-110 [Ch 1,2,3,6] Collins, K. J. (1998). Spirituality and Critical Thinking: Are they really so different? Evangelical Journal, 16(1), 30-43. ISSN: 0741-1758 Groothuis, R.M. (1997). Good New for Women: A biblical picture of gender equality, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker; 19-63;121-144;189-229. [Chapters 1, 2, 5, 8, 9] Hauerwas, Stanley. (1981). A Community of Character. Notre Dame: Nortre Dame Press; 111-152 [Chapters 6, 7]
PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

Burrell D. Dinkins

1. Dinkins, Burrell & Losoney. “Grief” (article on reserve shelf) 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
BS 502 Introduction to Biblical Studies - 2

Joseph R. Dongell

The Bible (NRSV) Bauer, David R. An Annotated Guide To Biblical Resources for Ministry. de Silva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contents, Methods & Ministry Formation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2004. Thompson, David L. Bible Study that Works. Rev. Ed. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Press, 1994.
BS 710 Advanced Greek [LXX]

Joseph R. Dongell

Conybeare, F. C. and St. George Stock. Grammar of Septuagint Greek: With Selected Readings, Vocabularies, and Updated Indexes. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1988. Jobes, Karen H. and Moises Silva. Invitation to the Septuagint. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2000. May, Herbert and Bruce Metzger, eds. The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha. Revised Standard Version. New York: Oxford University Press, 1962. Rahlfs, Alfred. Septuaginta. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1935. Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Beyond the Basics: an Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996. Whiton, James M. A Lexicon Abridged from Liddel and Scott’s Greek-English Lexicon. New York: American Book Co., 1906.
NT 511 The Gospel of Mark

Joseph R. Dongell

1. English Bibles: At least three (3) modern English versions from different traditions 2. Greek Text: Nestle, Eberhard, Barbara and Kurt Aland, Johannes Karavidopoulos, Carlo M. Martini, and Bruce M. Metzger. Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1993. 3. Bibliography: Bauer, David R. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2003. 1 4. Commentary: Evans, Craig A. Mark 8:27-16:20. Word Biblical Commentary. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2001. 5. Grammar: Wallace, Daniel B. The Basics of New Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. 6. Dictionary: Green, Joel B., Scot McKnight, and I. Howard Marshall, eds. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels: A Compendium of Contemporary Biblical Scholarship. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, 1992. 7. Lexicon: Danker, Frederick W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd ed. Revised and edited by Frederick William Danker. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.
NT 605 Greek Readings

Joseph R. Dongell

Danker, Frederick W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd ed. Revised and edited by Frederick William Danker. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000. Nestle, Eberhard, Barbara and Kurt Aland, Johannes Karavidopoulos, Carlos M. Martini, and Bruce M. Metzger. Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th Ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1993. Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Beyond the Basics: an Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
NT 635 Gospel of John

Joseph R. Dongell

A Required Materials Note: Regular access to these materials will be necessary for the completion of most lessons. Each of these tools represents a valuable asset for 1 interpreting the Biblical text well, and any purchases can be rewarded by regular use in years to come. •English Bibles: Any assortment of three modern English translations (not paraphrases). •Greek New Testament: Nestle, Eberhard, Barbara and Kurt Aland, Johannes Karavidopoulos, Carlo M. Martini, and Bruce M. Metzger. Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1993. •Greek Grammar: Wallace, Daniel B. The Basics of New Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. •Greek Lexicon: Danker, Frederick W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd ed. Revised and edited by Frederick William Danker. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000. (over) •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) •Bible Dictionary: Green, Joel B., Scot McKnight, and I. Howard Marshall, eds. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels: A Compendium of Contemporary Biblical Scholarship. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, 1992. •Commentary Beasley-Murray, George R. John. Word Biblical Commentary. Waco, TX: Word, 1987.
NT 650 New Testament Tutorial in Latin

Joseph R. Dongell

Wheelock, Frederick M. Wheelock’s Latin. 6th ed. New York: Harper Collins, 2000.
CL 553 United Methodist Polity and Discipline

Richard L. Dunagin

The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2000. Frank, Thomas Edward. Polity, Practice and the Mission of The United Methodist Church, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2000.
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. Olson, Roger E. The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition and Reform (Downers Grove: Inter Varsity Press, 1999), 652 pp.
CH 661 A Historical/Theological Survey of the Pentecostal/Charismatic Movements

D. William Faupel

Faupel, D. William. The Everlasting Gospel: The Significance of Eschatology in the Development of Pentecostal Thought. Sheffield, ENG: Sheffield Academic Press, 1996. (Unfortunately this is currently out of print. A copy is on reserve in the library. Synan, Vinson The Holiness Pentecostal Tradition: Charismatic Movements in the Twentieth Century Grand Rapids, MI: Erdman's Publishing Company, 1997.
MS 650 Christian Witness in a Multicultural Society

Ajith Fernando

The main textbook will be my book SHARING THE TRUTH IN LOVE: HOW TO RELATE TO PEOPLE OF OTHER FAITHS (Grand Rapids: Discovery House Publishing, 2001). The students are expected to read the whole of this book and especially read the sections given below before the class. Also on reserve at the Library is my book, The Supremacy of Christ (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1995 or London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1997). Pre Course Reading: Read Chapters 1-6 in SHARING THE TRUTH IN LOVE and come prepared to discuss the material there in class. Also please read the Appendix: Sketches of Other Faiths, which will give necessary background knowledge for class discussions. An extensive annotated bibliography has been prepared for this course and will be available for the students use.
PR 610 Pulpit Communication

Fred Fitch

Robinson, H. W. (1980). Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House. Lowry, E. L. (1980). The Homiletical Plot: The Sermon as Narrative Art Form. Atlanta: John Knox Press.
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.
PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

John G. Galloway

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. Niklas, Gerald R. The Making of a Pastoral Person (Chapters Three – Nine)
PC 515 Pastoral Crisis Intervention

John G. Galloway

Wiger, Donald E.; Harowski, Kathy J. Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention. (primary text) Herman, Judith Lewis. Trauma and Recovery. (This is an especially important book for working with women in crisis.) Tedeschi, et. al., ed. Posttraumatic Growth: Positive Changes in the Aftermath of a Crisis Switzer, David S. The Minister As Crisis Counselor.
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. 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
WO 510 Worship Leadership in the Church

William C. Goold

Required Reading: Authentic Worship in a Changing Culture (Grand Rapids: CRC Publications, 1997). [Note: This booklet is approximately 80 pages. ATS/CBS price, $4.45] Bateman IV, Herbert W. Authentic Worship: Hearing Scripture’s Voice, Applying Its Truths (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2002). [Note: This book is approximately 297 pages. Estimated price is $15.00.] DeArtega, William L. Forgotten Power: The Significance of the Lord’s Supper in Revival (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002). [Note: This book is approximately 273 pages. ATS/CBS price, $15.00] Wright, Tim and Jan, Editors. Contemporary Worship: A Sourcebook for Spirit-Traditional, Praise and Seeker Services (Abingdon Press, 1997). [Note: This book is approximately 180 pages, large-type layout. ATS/CBS price, $20.00] Mulder, Timothy J. So You’ve Been Asked to Lead in Prayer (Grand Rapids: CRC Publications, 1996). [This small pamphlet is 20 pages. ATS/CBS price, $1.95) Peterson, David. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship (Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity Press, 1992). [Note: This book is approximately 293 pages. ATS/CBS price, $24.00] Webber, Robert. Planning Blended Worship: The Creative Mixture of Old and New (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1998). [Note: This book is 205 pages. ATS/CBS price, $15.00] White, James F. A Brief History of Christian Worship (Nashsville: Abingdon Press, 1997). [Note: This book is approximately 180 pages. ATS/CBS price, $18.00] Witvliet, John D. So You’ve Been Asked to Plan a Worship Service (Grand Rapids: CRC Publications, 1999). [This small pamphlet is 20 pages. ATS/CBS price, $1.95] Witvliet, John D. So You’ve Been Asked to Lead a Worship Service (Grand Rapids: CRC Publications, 1999). [This small pamphlet is 18 pages. ATS/CBS price, $1.95]
CL 611 Foundations of Leadership

Coral 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. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2000. 262 pages (The ISBN is 0787952249 ) Wren, Thomas J. The Leader’s Companion: Insights on Leadership Through the Ages. New York: The Free Press, 1995. 554 pages
CL 616 Leading Change

Coral Gray

Deep Change: Discovering the Leader Within by Robert E. Quinn (San Francisco: Jossey- Bass Publishers, 1996), 236 pages. Diffusion of Innovations, 5th ed. by Everitt M. Rogers (New York: The Free Press, 2003), 512 pages. Leading Change by John P. Kotter (Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 1996), 187 pages. Leading Congregational Change by Jim Herrington, et al. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2000), 240 pages. Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change, 2nd ed. by William Bridges (New York: Perseus Publishing, 2003), 144 pages. Tempered Radicals: How Everyday Leaders Inspire Change at Work by Debra E. Meyerson (Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 2003), 256 pages.
CL 611 Foundations of Leadership

Richard Gray

Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. 272 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
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.
BS 753 The Human Person: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Joel B. Green

Brown, Warren S., Nancey Murphy, and H. Newton Maloney, eds. Whatever Happened to the Soul? Scientific and Theological Portraits of Human Nature. Theology and the Sciences. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1998. Damasio, Antonio R. The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness. New York: Harcourt, 1999. Green, Joel B., ed. What about the Soul? Neuroscience and Christian Anthropology. Nashville: Abingdon, 2004. Jeeves, Malcolm A., ed. From Cells to Souls: Changing Portraits of Human Nature. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 2004.
BT 750 Theological Hermeneutics

Joel B. Green

Burnett, Richard E. Karl Barth’s Theological Exegesis: The Hermeneutical Principles of the Römerbrief Period. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004. Davis, Ellen F., and Richard B. Hays, eds., The Art of Reading Scripture. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003. Fowl, Stephen E., ed. The Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Classic and Contemporary Readings. London: Blackwell, 1997. Jones, L. Gregory and James J. Buckley, eds. Theology and Scriptural Imagination. Directions in Modern Theology. London: Blackwell, 1998. Zimmermann, Jens. Recovering Theological Hermeneutics: An Incarnational–Trinitarian Theory of Interpretation. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004.