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CS 601 Christian Ethics

Christine Pohl

(1) Dayton, Donald W., Discovering an Evangelical Heritage (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988). (2) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). (3) Packet
CS 601 Christian Ethics

Christine Pohl

(1) Dayton, Donald W., Discovering an Evangelical Heritage (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988). (2) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). (3) Packet
CS 610 Women in Church and Society

Christine Pohl

1) Clark, Elizabeth, and Herbert Richardson, eds., Women and Religion: The Original Sourcebook of Women in Christian Thought (Harper Collins, 1996). 2) Mary, Woman in the Bible, 2nd ed. (Paternoster, 1998). 3) Japinga, Lynn, Feminism and Christianity (Abingdon, 1999). 4) Storkey, Elaine, Origins of Difference (Baker, 2001). 5) Selected readings on electronic reserve
CS 650 Tutorial in Christian Ethics

Christine Pohl

(1) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). (2) Packet
CS 650 Tutorial in Christian Ethics

Christine Pohl

(1) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). (2)Packet
MS 661 Urban Issues: Chicago

Christine Pohl

(1) Breckenridge, James & Lillian (1995). What Color Is Your God? Multicultural Education in the Church. Baker Books, Grand Rapids: MI.
PR 610 Servant As Proclaimer

W. Thomas Pope

• Fred B. Craddock. Preaching • Donald E. Demaray. Introduction to Homiletics (Revised) • Michael Duduit, editor. Communicate with Power
PR 610 Servant as Proclaimer

David L. Rambo

Henderson, David W. CULTURE SHIFT. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Inc. 1998 Lowry, Eugene, THE HOMILETICAL PLOT. Atlanta, GA: John Knox Press, 1980. Robinson, Haddon. BIBLICAL PREACHING. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2001. Webb, Joseph M. PREACHING WITHOUT NOTES. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2001.
MS 685 The Church Abroad: Cuba

Lawrence A. Rankin

Braum, Theodore A., (1999), Perspectives on Cuba and its People, Friendship Press, National Council of Churches, NY. 138 pages. 800/889-5733. Canizares, Raul. Cuban Santeria. Inner Traditions Intl Ltd; ISBN: 0892817623. 160 pages Updated edition (March 1, 1999). Cuba/Florida Covenant Task Force, Florida Conference United Methodist Church (revised 2001) Guidelines for the Cuba/Florida Covenant Task Force, 58 pages. Available for purchase in the bookstore in Wilmore and from James Loftin’s assistant in Florida. GO Prepared. Videotape training program produced by Teams Commissioned for Christ International, Inc. 1999. Six thirty-minute sessions count as 150 pages of reading. On reserve in the Wilmore and Orlando libraries. Jatar-Hausmann, Ana Julia (1999), The Cuban Way: Capitalism, Communism and Confrontation, Kumarian Press, 184 pages. Lanier, Sarah A. Foreign to Familiar. Hagerstown, MD: McDougal Publishing, 2000. 128 pages. 800/962-3684. Open Doors. Cuba for Christ: The Amazing Revival. A Sovereign World International Booklet published in co-operation with Open Doors, 1999. 40 pages. 800/659-5965. Russell, Gary. The Role of the Short-term and Church-based Ministries. 40 minute audio tape counts as 30 pages of reading. On reserve in ATS libraries in Kentucky and Florida. Wingeier-Rayo, Philip Douglas (1998), Masters Thesis-- A Comparative Analysis Between the Wesleyan Revival in 18th Century England and the Revival in the Methodist Church in Cuba. Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Library. Evanston, IL. 92 pp. Available for purchase in the bookstore in Wilmore and from James Loftin’s assistant in Florida.Montes de Sión Praise Band. Audio tape from the Marianao Methodist Church where Cuban Bishop Pereira is the pastor. 30 pages credit only. On reserve in ATS-F library. Buena Vista Social Club. Audio CD by Ry Cooder and Buena Vista Social Club, 1998. First of several recordings in CD highlighting the best of traditional secular Cuban music and rhythms. Can be ordered through Amazon.com. 30 pages credit only. On reserve in ATS-F library. Cuba Para Cristo. Audio cassette from Life Productions (1994). Spanish gospel music recorded in Cuba. 800/659-5965.
BS 502 Introduction to Biblical Studies

Ruth Anne Reese

(1) The New Testament (RSV or NRSV) (2) Achtemeier, Paul J., Joel B. Green, and Marianne Meye Thompson. Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. (3) Bauer, David. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1995. (4) DeSilva, David A. Honor, Patronage, Kinship and Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture. Downers Grove: IVP, 2000. (5) Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1995. (6) Thompson, David. Bible Study that Works. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1994.
NT 640 Exegesis of General Epistles

Ruth Anne Reese

Description: A close reading of James, 1 Peter, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistles. Prerequisites: NT 500 or 501/502; NT 520; and, NT (IBS) 510 or 511.
NT 640 X Exegesis of General Espitles

Ruth Anne Reese

1. Hartin, Patrick J. A Spirituality of Perfection: Faith in Action in the Letter of James. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1999. 2. Chester, Andrew and Ralph Martin. The Theology of the Letters of James, Peter, and Jude. New Testament Theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994. 3. Reading Material Posted in the Course Center
OT 714 Exegesis of Isaiah

Sandra Richter

Kaiser, Walter. Toward An Exegetical Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1981. Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 1-39. The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1986. __________. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66. The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, l998. Soulen, Richard N. Handbook of Biblical Criticism, 2nd Ed. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1981.
OT 752 Biblical Archeology

Sandra Richter

Currid, John D. Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible: A Basic Guide. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic Books, 2000. Mazar, Amihai. Archaeology of the Land of the Bible: 10,000-586 BCE. The Anchor Bible Reference Library. New York: Doubleday, 1990. A. J. Hoerth, G. L. Mattingly, E. Yamauchi, eds. Peoples of the Old Testament World. Grand Rapids: Baker books, 1994. The HarpersCollins Concise Atlas of the Bible, ed. James B. Pritchard. HarperSanFrancisco, 1997. The Ancient Near East, vol. 1, ed. James B. Pritchard. Princeton University Press, 1958.
CO 625 Recognizing and Treating Addictive Disorders

George R. Ross

1) Ross, G.R. (1994). Treating adolescent substance abuse: Understanding the fundamental elements, Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (214 pages) 2) Marlatt, G.A. & VandenBos, G.R. (1997). Addictive behaviors: Readings on etiology, prevention, and treatment Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. (874 pages) 3) McGee, R.S. (1998). The search for significance, Pasadena, TX: Robert S. McGee. (339 pages) 4) McGee, R.S. & McCleskey, D. W. (1994) Conquering chemical dependency: A Christ-centered 12 step process, Roashville, TN: Lifeway Press. (224 pages) 5) Weinberg, J.R. & Kosloske, D. (1977) Fourth step guide: Journey into growth, Minneapolis, MN: Comp Care Publishers. (46 pages)
CO 625 Recognizing and Treating Addictive Disorders

George R. Ross

(1) Ross, G.R. (1994). Treating adolescent substance abuse: Understanding the fundamental elements, Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (214 pages) (2) Marlatt, G.A. & VandenBos, G.R. (1997). Addictive behaviors: Readings on etiology, prevention, and treatment Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. (874 pages) (3) McGee, R.S. (1998). The search for significance, Pasadena, TX: Robert S. McGee. (339 pages) (4) McGee, R.S. & McCleskey, D. W. (1994) Conquering chemical dependency: A Christ-centered 12 step process, Roashville, TN: Lifeway Press. (224 pages) (5) Weinberg, J.R. & Kosloske, D. (1977) Fourth step guide: Journey into growth, Minneapolis, MN: Comp Care Publishers. (46 pages)
NT 510 The Gospel of Matthew

Brian D. Russell

A. Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible B. Greek New Testament (UBS/Nestle; or Interlinear) or BibleWorks 4.0 or higher C. Methodical Bible Study, Robert Traina D. Matthew, Proclamation Commentaries, Jack Dean Kingsbury E. Biblical Resources for Ministry, David R. Bauer F. Bible Study that Works, David Thompson
NT 520 Introduction to the New Testament

Brian D. Russell

The New Testament (RSV or NRSV) Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1995. Acthemeier, Green, Thompson; The New Testament: its Literature and Theology. Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 2001. Witherington, Ben. New Testament History:… Baker, 2002. Patzia, Arthur G. The Making of the New Testament: Origin, Collection, Text & Canon. Downers Grove: IVP
NT 632 Exegesis of Philippians

Brian D. Russell

1. Daniel B. Wallace. The Basics of New Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. 2. Gerald F. Hawthorne, Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Downers Grove: IVP, 1993.
NT 637 Philippians

Brian D. Russell

Daniel B. Wallace. The Basics of ew Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. Gerald F. Hawthorne, Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Downers Grove: IVP, 1993.
OT 520 Old Testament Introduction

Brian D. Russell

1. William S. Lasor, et al. Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996. OTS 2. Richard E. Friedman. Who Wrote the Bible? 2nd ed. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1997. WWB 3. H. Shanks, ed. Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple. Rev. ed. Biblical Archaeology Society and Prentice Hall, 1999. AI 4. James B. Pritchard, ed. The HarperCollins Concise Atlas of the Bible (HarperSanFrancisco, 1997). ATLAS
OT 520 Old Testament Introduction

Brian D. Russell

1. William S. Lasor, et al. Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996. OTS 2. Richard E. Friedman. Who Wrote the Bible? 2nd ed. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1997. WWB 3. Levenson, Jon D. Sinai & Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible. New York: Harper Collins, 1985. 4. H. Shanks, ed. Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple. Rev. ed. Biblical Archaeology Society and Prentice Hall, 1999. AI 5. James B. Pritchard, ed. The HarperCollins Concise Atlas of the Bible (HarperSanFrancisco, 1997). ATLAS
OT 520 Old Testament Introduction

Brian D. Russell

1. William S. Lasor, et al. Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996. 2. Richard E. Friedman. Who Wrote the Bible? 2nd ed. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1997. Levenson, Jon D. Sinai & Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible. New York: Harper Collins, 1985. 3. H. Shanks, ed. Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple. Rev. ed. Biblical Archaeology Society and Prentice Hall, 1999. 4. James B. Pritchard, ed. The HarperCollins Concise Atlas of the Bible (HarperSanFrancisco, 1997). ATLAS
OT 612 Psalms

Brian D. Russell

1. RSV, NRSV, NIV, or some other non-paraphrased version of the Bible. The best Bible for IBS is one that contains only the text without paragraph headings, study notes, etc. I found it profitable to buy a completely unmarked "pew" bible to use exclusively for IBS. 2. Bible Study That Works. Revised edition. Evangel Press, 1994. David L. Thompson or Methodical Bible Study. Zondervan, 1982. Robert Traina. Buy whichever one you have not read previously. 3. Achtemeier, Elizabeth. Preaching from the Old Testament. Louisville: WJK, 1989. 4. James Luther Mays. Psalms. Interpretation. Louisville: WJK, 199
OT 612 Psalms

Brian D. Russell

1. RSV, NRSV, NIV, or some other non-paraphrased version of the Bible. The best Bible for IBS is one that contains only the text without paragraph headings, study notes, etc. I found it profitable to buy a completely unmarked "pew" bible to use exclusively for IBS. 2. Bible Study That Works. Revised edition. Evangel Press, 1994. David L. Thompson or Methodical Bible Study. Zondervan, 1982. Robert Traina. Buy whichever one you have not read previously. 3. Achtemeier, Elizabeth. Preaching from the Old Testament. Louisville: WJK, 1989. 4. James Luther Mays. Psalms. Interpretation. Louisville: WJK, 199