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OT 520 A Old Testament Introduction

Bill T. Arnold

Required Readings Assigned readings from the following required texts are listed on pages 4-5 below. Information from these readings will enhance the student’s comprehension of the lecture and research topics, so it is expected they will be read systematically during the process of the semester. A report on their completion will be submitted as part of the final examination. LaSor, W. S., David Allan Hubbard, and Frederic Wm. Bush. Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1996. Coogan, Michael David, editor. The Oxford History of the Biblical World. New York: Oxford University Press, 1997. In general, ATS expects students “to invest two and one-half (2.5) to three (3.0) hours of work per week outside of class in preparation for every hour of credit to be earned” (ATS Catalog, 2001-2003, p. 25). In other words, you should spend approximately 7.5 to 9 hours of work per week on this class, in addition to the 2.5 hours of in-class time we spend together. If you find yourself spending significantly greater amounts of time, please see the instructor. � Recommended Collateral Readings Students should select one of the following recommended texts for the book review assignment. Alexander, T. Desmond. From Paradise to the Promised Land: An Introduction to the Main Themes of the Pentateuch. Carlisle: Paternoster, 1995. Baker, David W., and Bill T. Arnold, eds. The Face of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Contemporary Approaches. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House, 1999. Felder, Cain Hope, ed. Stony the Road We Trod: African American Biblical Interpretation. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1991. Newsome, Carol A., and Sharon H. Ringe, eds. Women’s Bible Commentary (expanded edition). Louisville, Ky.: Westminster John Knox, 2003. Perdue, Leo G., ed. The Blackwell Companion to the Hebrew Bible. Oxford: Blackwell, 2001.
OT 610 A Exegesis of Genesis

Bill T. Arnold

Required specifically for OT 610. Moberly, R. W. L. The Old Testament of the Old Testament: Patriarchal Narratives and Mosaic Yahwism. Overtures to Biblical Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1992. Sarna, Nahum M. Genesis: The Traditional Hebrew Text with The New JPS Translation JPS Torah Commentary. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 1989.
IR 700 Senior Reflection Community

Asbury Theological Seminary

The Senior Reflection Seminar serves as an integrative closure to the Seminary experiences of spiritual, intellectual, personal and vocational formation. The experience is designed to foster a sense of community through peer reflection and group interaction. Major components of the course include case studies, and a Theology of Ministry paper. It is required in the final semester of a student's degree program. Two hours of credit will be given for the seminar.
IR 700 Senior Reflection Community

Asbury Theological Seminary
Lay Committee Handbook

Asbury Theological Seminary

You and your congregation are invited to be a part of a cooperative adventure in pastoral field education with Asbury Theological Seminary. The seminary is committed to preparing men and women for effective ministries in the local church. Experience has shown that this is best done through an educational partnership between the local church and the seminary in which students have an opportunity to integrate theology with ministerial practice. This provides balance that is essential to a student’s understanding and preparation for ministry. Local churches become teaching-churches in this model. You provide context, ministry experiences and opportunities for personal, theological and professional reflection to the student intern ministering in your midst. The Pastor-Supervisor and the Lay Intern Committee have the leading roles in this process. The quality of your relationship with the student intern largely determines the effectiveness of this approach to contextual education, both in the church and in the on-campus reflection groups. This booklet is designed to provide guidance for the Local Church Lay Committee within your church. Near the beginning of the student’s internship and in consultation with the student, your pastor will select three to five persons which you feel would be committed and qualified to carry out the educational ministry described in these pages by meeting with the student at least once a month during the internship. We look forward to partnering with you and your church to shape the ministry of tomorrow for Jesus Christ. Expecting our Lord to bless you,
MS 661 Urban Issues/Chicago

Asbury Theological Seminary

Breckenridge, James & Lillian (1995). What Color Is Your God? Multicultural Education in the Church. Baker Books, Grand Rapids: MI.
MS 661 Urban Issues/Chicago

Asbury Theological Seminary

Breckenridge, James & Lillian (1995). What Color Is Your God? Multicultural Education in the Church. Baker Books, Grand Rapids: MI.
SM 511 SM 611 SM 711 and SM 512 SM 612 SM 712 Christian Education and Youth Ministries Supervised Ministry Handbook

Asbury Theological Seminary

The MA degree plans in Christian Education and Youth Ministries provide the elements essential to the formation of the minister in the following ways. • Theological/Theoretical Foundations - through courses in theology and biblical studies, plus theological and theoretical components in ministry related courses. • Ministry Skills - through ministry related courses and ministry applications included in theological and biblical courses. • Field Experience - through doing ministry in a placement through out the student’s time in seminary. • Formation - through life in the Asbury community, the mentoring of faculty, field supervisors, and the laity with whom students serve, through discussing the integration of theory and practice in a weekly seminar where members also support one another.
SM 514 Christian Leadership Practicum

Asbury Theological Seminary

This one hour, credit/no credit supervised ministry class for students in Christian Leadership, will integrate foundational classroom instruction with the required practical field experience
SM 601 Supervised Ministry

Asbury Theological Seminary
SM 615 Supervised Mission Experience

Asbury Theological Seminary

Asbury Seminary's Master of Arts program in World Mission and Evangelism is essentially a two-year (60 semester credit hours) academic degree beyond the B. A. (or equivalent) which prepares informed practitioners for careers in cross cultural mission and ministries of evangelism. Because of the focus on practice and the indispensable value of the action/reflection model for lifetime learning, the program requires some exposure and/or involvement in a cross cultural field with appropriate reflection on mission theory observed and the impact of the experience on the student.
SM 701 Supervised Ministries Internship

Asbury Theological Seminary

You have elected to fulfill one of your Supervised Ministry requirements in a full-time internship off-campus. This is a commitment that will involve you in continuing daily relationship with both supervisor and the people to whom you are ministering. You will find this a unique opportunity to “test the waters” of real ministry and help to confirm your call to ministry. Internships differ from the concurrent semester placements as you will note in this handbook. You are “on your own” during the entire extended period of internship, except that regular contact with the Supervised Ministries Office is maintained by a schedule of “Due Dates” for your materials. This schedule of dates is to be honored according to your contractual agreement with the office prior to embarking on the internship experience. Your work will be evaluated according to schedule, and the evaluation statement will be mailed to you for your review. You should share this statement with your supervisor; an appropriate time is during the Supervisory Session. It is important that you communicate with the Supervised Ministries Office whenever any irregularities occur. You are advised before the internship begins that our office does not initiate contact with you either by mail or phone. It is your responsibility to report any delays or defaults along the way. Undue delays and lack of contact with our office will signal default on your part and can result in “No Credit” for the course. Finally, take time to acquaint yourself with this Handbook. As you prepare to work on the required items, be sure you understand by reading the directions and explanations. Careful observance of details will make your work move along smoothly and reduce the need of reminders along the way. Be assured of my prayerful support during this unique opportunity that you have to learn while ministering, and to grow in His grace and knowledge.
Student Pastor's Handbook

Asbury Theological Seminary

The program of Supervised Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary is designed to meet certain goals. These goals are embraced by the following Statement of Purpose: The Supervised Ministries program seeks to provide a supervised action/reflection experience in ministry through which students will achieve the following goals. 1. DEVELOP A VALID PERSONAL CONCEPT AND PRACTICE OF MINISTRY. 2. LEARN HOW TO LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE. 3. LEARN HOW TO DO THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION ON EXPERIENCES IN MINISTRY. 4. DEVELOP EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY. 5. HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEST AND FULFILL THEIR CALL TO MINISTRY.
IS 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, and World

Clint Baldwin

• Brueggemann, Walter. The Prophetic Imagination. Fortress Press, 2nd ed., 2001. • Clapp, Rodney. Border Crossings. Brazos Press, 2000. • Donovan, Vincent. Christianity Rediscovered. Orbis, 25th Ann. Ed., 2003. • Hauerwas, Stanley and Will Willimon. Resident Aliens. Abingdon Press, 1989. • McLaren, Brian. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001. • Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus. Downers Grove: Intervarsity, 1999. • Yancey, Phillip. What’s So Amazing About Grace? – Visual Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. • Yoder, John Howard. The Politics of Jesus. Wm.B. Eerdmans & Paternoster Press, 2nd ed., 1994/1999. • Readings Packet (available from ATS Cokesbury bookstore) • Pieces from: Merton, Thomas; Arnold, Eberhard; & Word Made Flesh, The Cry • Wesley Readings (these are available electronically via the web through the ATS library as well as in your readings packet)
IS 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church, and World

Clint Baldwin

• Brueggemann, Walter. The Prophetic Imagination. Fortress Press, 2nd ed., 2001. • Clapp, Rodney. Border Crossings. Brazos Press, 2000. • Donovan, Vincent. Christianity Rediscovered. Orbis, 25th Ann. Ed., 2003. • Hauerwas, Stanley and Will Willimon. Resident Aliens. Abingdon Press, 1989. • McLaren, Brian. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001. • Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus. Downers Grove: Intervarsity, 1999. • Yoder, John Howard. The Politics of Jesus. Wm.B. Eerdmans & Paternoster Press, 2nd ed., 1994/1999) • Readings Packet (available from ATS Cokesbury bookstore) • Pieces from: Merton, Thomas; Arnold, Eberhard; & Word Made Flesh, The Cry • Wesley Readings
SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Clint Baldwin

Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo. (1996). Teaching Christianity: De Doctrina Christiana. (Trans. Edmund Hill, O.P.) New York: New City Press. Schultze, Quentin. (2000). Communicating for Life: Christian Stewardship in Community and Media. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic. Winter, Richard. (2002). Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment: Rediscovering Passion & Wonder. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.
SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Clint Baldwin

Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo. (1996). Teaching Christianity: De Doctrina Christiana. (Trans. Edmund Hill, O.P.) New York: New City Press. Schultze, Quentin. (2000). Communicating for Life: Christian Stewardship in Community and Media. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic. Winter, Richard. (2002). Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment: Rediscovering Passion & Wonder. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.
BS 502 Introduction to Biblical Studies - 2

David R. Bauer

1. The Bible (NRSV) 2. An Annotated Guide To Biblical Resources for Ministry, Bauer 3. Bible Study That Works, Thompson 4. The Writings of the New Testament, Johnson 5. The World That Shaped the New Testament, Roetzel
NT 510 The Gospel of Matthew

David R. Bauer

Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible Methodical Bible Study, Robert Traina Matthew, Proclamation Commentaries, Jack Dean Kingsbury An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry, David R. Bauer
NT 636 The Book of Acts

David R. Bauer

1. New Revised Standard Version of the Bible or Revised Standard Version. 2. Greek New Testament (UBS/Nestle, or Interlinear) 3. An annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry, by David R. Bauer 4. What Are They Saying About Acts? by Mark A. Powell.
NT 645 General Epistles

David R. Bauer

A. Required Texts: 1. Revised Standard Version of the Bible, or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 2. The Greek New Testament (or Interlinear Greek-English New Testament) 3. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry, by David R. Bauer B. Collateral Texts: 1. New Testament Introduction, by Donald Guthrie 2. The New Testament as Canon, by Brevard Childs 3. It’s Still Greek to Me, by David A. Black
OT 615 Minor Prophets

David R. Bauer

Required Texts: 1. Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 2. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia or Interlinear Hebrew/English Old Testament 3. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry B. Collateral Texts: An Introduction to the Old Testament: The Canon and Christian Imagination by Walter Brueggemann C. Recommended Texts: 1. A History of Israel, 4th ed., by John Bright 2. Methodical Bible Study, by Robert A. Traina
MU 550 Private Guitar

Al Beers
YM 665 Youth Culture and Trends

Dean G. Blevins

Class Texts 1) Web-based Publications: Chapman R. Clark, “Entering Their World: A Qualitative Look at the Changing Face of Contemporary Adolescence,” Journal of Youth Ministry (Fall 2002) available on-line (6/9/2004) at http://ayme.gospelcom.net/jym_article.php?article_id=21 Read also the five part seminar on Qualitative Research courtesy Don Ratcliff (6/09/2004)at http://www.vanguard.edu/faculty/dratcliff/qual/ (apx. 25 pages). Also read Dean G. Blevins, “The Means of Grace and Christian Religious Education: Formation, Discernment, Transformation” 15 pages, online http://homepages.trevecca.edu/faculty/dblevins/Writings/Means%20Book%20Chapter %204.htm. 2) Patricia Hersch, A Tribe Apart: A Journey Into the Heart of American Adolescence (New York: Ballentine Books Readers Companion, 1999), 379 pages; OR Barbara Schneider & David Stevenson, The Ambitious Generation: America's Teenagers, Motivated but Directionless (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1999), 276 pages. NOTE: Hersch is the primary text but please read Schneider & Stevenson if you have read Hersch for a different class for your book report. Regardless bring your copy of Hersch to class (we will discuss both texts at some point during class). 3) Pete Ward, God at the Mall: Youth Ministry that Meets Kids Where They are At (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1999), 160 pages. 4) Michael Warren, Youth, Gospel, Liberation, 3rd edition (Chicago: ACTA Publications, 2000), 185 pages.
OT 520 Old Testament Introduction

Mark J. Boda

Dillard, R. B. and Longman, Tremper. An Introduction to the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994. Provan, Iain; Long, V. Philips; and Longman, Tremper. A Biblical History of Israel. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2003. Tate, W. Randolph. Biblical Interpretation: An Integrated Approach (Revised Edition). Peabody: Hendrickson, 1997.