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CS 601 Christian Ethics

Wyndy Corbin

Dayton, Donald W. Discovering an Evangelical Heritage (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999
NT 501 Comprehensive Greek

Richard E. Cornell

Aland, Barbara, et. al., Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th ed.; Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1993. Bauer, et al. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd rev. ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 2000. [BDAG] Black, David Alan. It’s Still Greek to Me. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1998. [ISGM] Black, David Alan. Learning to Read New Testament Greek, rev. ed. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994. [LRNTG]
OT 501 Survey of Biblical Hebrew

Richard E. Cornell

Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Forthcoming. [GBHS] – in packet form at bookstore. Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. [BHS] Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1971. [HALOT] Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Berkley, Calif.: BIBAL, 1987. [SG] Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995. [Seow]
OT 502 Grammar and Readings in Biblical Hebrew

Richard E. Cornell

Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Forthcoming. [GBHS] – packet at bookstore. Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. [BHS] Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1971. [HALOT] Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Berkley, Calif.: BIBAL, 1987. [SG] Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995. [Seow]
ME 710 Dynamics of Interpersonal Evangelism

Ronald K. Crandall

All students are required to complete the following texts: 1. Communication Theory for Christian Witness: Revised Edition, Charles Kraft, Orbis, 1991. 2. Christian Witness in a Postmodern World, Harry Poe, Abingdon, 2001. 3. More Ready Than You Realize, Brian McLaren, Zondervan, 2002. 4. The Contagious Witness: Exploring Christian Conversion, Ron Crandall, Abingdon, 1999. 5. Out of the Salt Shaker: Revised Edition, Rebecca Pippert, IVP, 1999.
MS 625 Principles of Interpersonal Evangelism

Ronald K. Crandall

All students are required to complete the following texts: 1. Communication Theory for Christian Witness: Revised Edition, Charles Kraft, Orbis, 1991. 2. Christian Witness in a Postmodern World, Harry Poe, Abingdon, 2001. 3. More Ready Than You Realize, Brian McLaren, Zondervan, 2002. 4. The Contagious Witness: Exploring Christian Conversion, Ron Crandall, Abingdon, 1999. 5. Out of the Salt Shaker: Revised Edition, Rebecca Pippert, IVP, 1999.
DO 501 Basic Christian Doctrine

Ron Creasman

Justo L. Gonzalez, An Introduction to Christian Theology John Lawson, Introduction to Christian Doctrine Other various selections
DO 501 Basic Christian Doctrine

Ron Creasman

Justo L. Gonzalez and Zaida Maldonado Perez, An Introduction to Christian Theology John Lawson, Introduction to Christian Doctrine Henry Bettenson, Documents of the Christian Church. 2nd Edition.
DO 501 Basic Christian Doctrine

Ron Creasman

Justo L. Gonzalez and Zaida Maldonado Perez, An Introduction to Christian Theology John Lawson, Introduction to Christian Doctrine Henry Bettenson, Documents of the Christian Church.
CO 601: Counseling Theories and Techniques

Janet B. Dean

Corsini, R. & Wedding, D. (2000). Current psychotherapies. (6th edition). Itasca, IL: Peacock Publishers. Jones, S. L. & Butman, R. E. (1991). Modern psychotherapies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. McMinn, M. R. & Phillips, T. R. (2001). Care for the soul: Exploring the intersection of psychology and theology. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.
CO 660 Crisis Counseling: Theory and Application

Janet B. Dean

James, R. K. & Gilliland, B. E. (2001). Crisis intervention strategies (4th Ed.). New York: Brooks/Cole. Janoff-Bulman, R. (1992). Shattered assumptions: Towards a new psychology of trauma. New York: Free Press. Cooper, B. (1988). Why, God? Atlanta: John Knox Press.
CO 725 Research Seminar: Theory and Design

Janet B. Dean

Kumar, R. (1996). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Course article packet and course handout packet. Available through ATS bookstore. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.).
IR 700: Senior Reflection Community

Burrell D. Dinkins

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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.]
NT 650 New Testament Tutorial in Latin

Joseph R. Dongell

Wheelock, Frederick M. Wheelock’s Latin. 6nd ed. New York: Harper Collins, 1999.
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
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.