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ST 501 Method and Praxis in Theology

George Ille

Larry Wood, Faith, History, and Hermeneutics: A Post-Critical Interpretation (digital manuscript). - selections Stanley J. Grenz and Roger E. Olson, Who Needs Theology? An Invitation to the Study of God, (Downers Grove: IVP, 1996). - selections Stanley J. Grenz & Roger E. Olson, 20th Century Theology, (Carlisle, Patternoster Press, 1991) - selections Alister E. McGrath The Genesis of Doctrine - A Study in the Foundation of Doctrinal Criticism (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997). - selections Stanley J. Grenz & John R. Franke, Beyond Foundationalism. Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context, (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001). - selections Nancey Murphy, Beyond Fundamentalism and Liberalism. How Modern and Postmodern Philosophy Set the Theological Agenda, (Harrisburg: Trinity Press International, 1996). - selections Donald Thorsen, The Wesleyan Quadrilateral (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1990), pp. 125-225. John Zizioulas, The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity: The Significance of the Cappadocian Contribution in Trinitarian Theology Today ed. Christoph Schwobel (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1995). Paul Ricoeur, Toward a Narrative Theology: Its Necessity, Its Resources, Its Difficulties in Paul Ricoeur, Figuring the Sacred; Paul Ricoeur, Toward a Hermeneutic of the Idea of Revelation (in Essays on Biblical Interpretation (London: SPCK, 1981));
ST 650 Narrative Theology

George Ille

Brown, Robert M. "My Story and 'The Story'" in Theology Today, v. 23, #2, 1975 (available in digital format) Erickson, Millard, Christian Theology, Baker Book House, 1998. pp. 17-84;158- 175; Fackre, Gabriel. "Narrative Theology: An Overview." Interpretation 37 (October 1983): pp. 340-52. Grenz J. Stanley & Roger E. Olson, 20th Century Theology, Carlisle, Patternoster Press, 1991. pp. 271-285; Grenz, J. Stanley & John R. Franke, Beyond Foundationalism. Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context, Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. esp. pp. 28-54. Hauerwas Stanely & Gregory Jones, editors Readings in Narrative Theology, , Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 1997. pp. 21-44; 65-112; 158-215; 263-347; Heschel, J. Abraham, The Prophets, Perennial Press, 2001. Introduction; pp. 202-237; Ille, George, Hermeneutical Explorations of Agency as Prolegomena for a Theological Epistemology, PhD Thesis, King’s College, University of London, 2000) (selections in digital format). Jenson, Robert, Systematic Theology, Volume 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997. pp. 3-23. Jungel, Eberhadt, Metaphorical Truth. Reflections on theological metaphor as a contribution to a hermeneutics of narrative theology in Jungel, Theological Essays. Translated and edited by J. B. Webster, Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1989. Loughlin, Gerard, Telling God’s Story, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996. pp. 3-26; 223-245; Lyotard, Jean-Francois,The Postmodern Condition, Manchester: Manchester University Press, 1984. The First 5 Chapters; (digital copy available at http://www.marxists.org/reference/subject/philosophy/works/fr/lyotard.htm) McClendon, James W. Jr. ‘More On Narrative’ (available in digital format) McClendon. James W. Jr. Biography as Theology: How Life Stories Can Remake Today's Theology. New Edition. Philadelphia: Trinity Press International, 1990. pp. 1-23. Murphy, Nancey, Beyond Fundamentalism and Liberalism. How Modern and Postmodern Philosophy Set the Theological Agenda, Harrisburg: Trinity Press International, 1996. pp. 1-35; 36-61; Niebuhr, H. Richard. The Meaning of Revelation, New York: McMillan Publishing Inc., 1941. Powell, Mark Allan, What Is Narrative Criticism (Guides to Biblical Scholarship. New Testament Series), Fortress Press, 1991. pp. 35-50; Rad, von Gerhard, The Message of the Prophets, New York: Harper & Row Publishers, 1967. pp. 89-101; Ricoeur, Paul, Christianity and the Sense of History in History and Truth : essays translated, with an introd., by Charles A. Kelbley. Evanston, Ill.: Northwestern University Press, 1965. Ricoeur, Paul, Essays on Biblical Interpretation by Paul Ricoeur with an introduction by Lewis S. Mudge, Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1980. pp. 73-180. Ricoeur, Paul, Figuring the Sacred, Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1995. - selections (pp. 35-47; 144-166; 203-278.) Ricoeur, Paul, Hermeneutics and the Human Sciences edited, translated and introduced by John. B. Thompson. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981. pp. 43-62; 165-181; Schwobel, Christoph, editor. Trinitarian Theology Today, Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1995. pp. 1-30;147-170; Stroup, W. George, The Promise of Narrative Theology. Recovering the Gospel in the Church. Eugene: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 1997. Thiselton, C. Anthony. Interpreting God and the Postmodern Self, Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1995. pp. 3-43. Thiselton, C. Anthony. The Two Horizons. New Testament Hermeneutics and Philosophical Description. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993. pp. 293-356; Wisse, Maarten, Narrative Theology and the Dogmatic Use of the Bible. (available in digital form - Utrecht University MWisse@theo.uu.nl). Wolterstorff, Nicholas. Divine Discourse, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995. pp. 240-296; Wright, N.T. The New Testament and the People of God, London: SPCK, 1992. pp. 47-80; 371-417
MI 715 Contextual Theology

Eunice L. Irwin

Required Reading: Bevans, Stephen B. 2002 Models of Contextual Theology. Revised and Expanded Edition. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books. Grenz, Stanley J. and Roger E. Olson 1996 Who Needs Theology? An Invitation to the Study of God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity. Schreiter, Robert J. 1985 Constructing Local Theologies. London: SCM Press. (Later editions published by Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY.) Sedmak, Clemens 2002 Doing Local Theology: A Guide for Artisans of a New Humanity. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books.
MI 728 Mission and Gender

Eunice L. Irwin

Dana Robert, American Women in Mission; Dana Robert, Gospel Bearers, Gender Barriers; Elaine Storkey, Origins of Difference; Frank L. Houghton, Amy Carmichael of Dohnavur
MI 880 Seminar in Mission

Eunice L. Irwin

Readings: Transforming Mission David J. Bosch Mission as Transformation Vinay Samuel, Chris Sugden Classical Texts in Mission & World Christianity Norman Thomas Global Mission for the 21st Century William D. Taylor, ed. Mission on the Way Charles Van Engen
MS 685/ MW 680 Church Abroad: Cambodia

Eunice L. Irwin

Course Requirements: 1. All students (any course level) should read Don McCormack’s book KILLING FIELDS, HARVEST FIELDS prior to the trip. 2. All students (any course level) should write a 10-15 page chronology of the history of the church in Cambodia in the midst of its socio-political history. This should describe the encounter between Christian witnesses and Cambodian people and the outcomes. [Use resources noted in list of books and websites as a start on this. Julee is posting helpful materials to our icon as well.] 3. All students (any course level) should interview a Cambodian Christian and write up their story of faith [testimony]. (As many pages as are needed) 4. All students (any course level) should visit a Christian ministry in Cambodia and write up reflections on this in light of its contribution to the church and society. (As many pages as are needed.) 5. 1200 to 1500 pages of reading on Cambodia and related missiological issues.
MW 725 Primal and Folk Religions

Eunice L. Irwin

Burnett, David 2000 World of the Spirits: A Christian Perspective on Traditional and Folk Religions. London: Monarch Books. Hiebert, Paul a., Daniel Shaw & TiteTienou 1999 Understanding Folk Religion: A Christian Response to Popular Beliefs and Practices. Grand Rapids: Baker Books. Kraft, Marguerite G. 1995 Understanding Spiritual Power: A Forgotten Dimension of Cross-Cultural Mission and Ministry. Maryknoll, N. Y .: Orbis Books. 4d1 ReQuired Reading (Select ONE below or propose one to instructor) Bediako, Kwame 1994 Christianity in Africa: The Renewal of a Non- Western Religion. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books. Ching, Julia 1993 Chinese Religions. Marykno11, N. Y.: Orbis Books. Hultkrantz, Ake 1979 [1967] The Religions of the American Indians. Translated by Monica Setterwal. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. Kirwin, Michael 1994 The Missionary and the Diviner. Marykno11, NY: Orbis Books. Magesa, Laurenti 1997 African Religion: The Moral Traditions of Abundant Life. Marykno11, NY: Orbis Books.
CD 560 The Ministry of Teaching

Beverly C. Johnson-Miller

Thomas Groome, Christian Religious Education. San Francisco: Harper & Row Publishers, 1980, ISBN 0-06-063491-X Donald M. Joy, Meaningful Learning in the Church. Indianapolis: Light and Life Press, 1969, revised 1989. ISBN 0-89367-019-7 Marlene D. LeFever, Learning Styles: Reaching Everyone God Gave You to Teach. Colorado Springs: Cook Communications Ministries, 1995. ISBN: 0-7814-5117-5 Parker Palmer, The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1998. ISBN: 0-7879-1058-9 Anne Streaty Wimberly, Soul Stories: African American Christian Education. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1994. ISBN: 0-687-00932-4 *Additional articles may be assigned from time to time throughout the course. RECOMMENDED
CD 651 Professional Foundations of Christian Education

Beverly C. Johnson-Miller

Models of Religious Education: Theory and Practice in Historical and Contemporary Perspective by Harold Burgess The Big Little School by Robert Lynn Augustine and the Catechumenate byWilliam Harmless SOURCEBOOK of the Christian Faith by Robert Lay
CD 651 Professional Foundations of Christian Education

Beverly C. Johnson-Miller

Models of Religious Education: Theory and Practice in Historical and Contemporary Perspective by Harold Burgess Sourcebook of the Christian Faith: Primary source readings from the history of Christian education(latest edition), by Robert F. Lay, Taylor Universtiy, Fall 1999. Augustine and the Catechumenate by William Harmless The Big Little School: Two Hundred Years of the Sunday School, by Robert W. Lynn and Elliott Wright Reed and Prevost, A History of Christian Education is an excellent reading investment. It largely covers the history of Christian education in early centuries.
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Reginald Johnson

Chilcote, P.W. (1986) John Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. Foster, R. (1978) Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. Foster, R. (1983) Study Guide for Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. 5 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. 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.
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Reginald Johnson

Chilcotte, Paul John Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation 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. Sire, James W. (2000) Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as Christian Calling. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
SF 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Reginald Johnson

• Richard Foster, A Celebration of Discipline • Reginald Johnson, Your Personality and the Spiritual Life &“Learning to Pray Again” Compact Disc • Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together • Joyce Huggett, Listening to God
SF 503 The Life of Prayer

Reginald Johnson

- Dimensions of Prayer, Douglas Steere - The God Who Hears, Bingham Hunter - Prayer, The Heart's True Home, Richard Foster - Churches that Pray, Peter Wagner - Windows of the Soul, Ken Gire
SF 503 The Life of Prayer

Reginald Johnson

Prayer, The Heart's True Home, Richard Foster (ISBN 0-06-062846-4) Living Before God: Deepening Our Sense of the Divine Presence, Ben Campbell Johnson (ISBN 0-8028-4652-1) Prayerwalking, Hawthorne & Kendrick (ISBN 0-88419-268-7 ) Windows of the Soul, Ken Gire (ISBN 0-310-20397-X) )
SF 550 Praying Toward Purpose

Reginald Johnson

Steve Hawthorne and Graham Kendrick, Prayerwalking W. Bingham Hunter, The God Who Hears Richard Foster, Prayer, The Heart’s True Home
PR 610 The Servant as Proclaimer

J. Ellsworth Kalas

Craddock, Preaching Kalas, Preaching from the Soul Kalas, Old Testament Stories from the Back Side
PR 702 Expository Preaching

J. Ellsworth Kalas

Robert Alter, Genesis Kalas, Preaching from the Soul Kalas, New Testament Stories from the Back Side Lowry, The Homiletical Plot
CD 615 Discipleship Development in the Home

Chris Kiesling

Paul Borgman, Genesis: The Story We Haven’t Heard. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press. Larry Crabb, Connecting: A Radical New Vision. Nashville: Word, 1997. Ben Freudenberg and Rick Lawrence, The Family Friendly Church. Vital Ministry, 1998. Donald Joy, Empower Your Kids to be Adults. Nappanee: Indiana, 2000. Donald Joy, Two Become One. Napannee:Indiana, 2000. OR Walt Wangerin, As For Me and My House. Thomas Nelson: Nashville. 1987. Catherine Clark Kroeger & Nancy Nason-Clark, No Place for Abuse. Downers Grove, IL, 2001. (Available free of charge for those willing to participate in research project)
CD 691 Discipleship Development Through Residential Camping

Chris Kiesling

HOW TO USE CAMPING EXPERIENCES IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION by Stephen Venable and Donald Joy - a proposal for future use in recreating meaningful camping experiences EMPOWER YOUR KIDS TO BE ADULTS by Donald Joy - a reflection on the need for and how to's of rites of passage WINDOWS OF THE SOUL by Ken Gire - a personal reflection paper on this devotional book that really touches the heart RECLAIMING OUR PRODIGAL SONS AND DAUGHTERS by Larson.
CM 510 Foundations of Campus Ministry

Chris Kiesling

Steve Shadrach, The Fuel and the Flame: Body Builders, 2003. Doug Fields. Purpose Driven Youth Ministry: Grand Rapids, 1998. Henri Nouwen. The Return of the Prodigal Son: Doubleday, 1992. Gordon MacDonald. Ordering Your Private World: Thomas Nelson, 1984. Robert Coleman. The Master's Plan of Evangelism: Spire Books, 1964. James Sire, Discipleship of the Mind: Sharon Parks, Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Jossey-Bass, 2000.
CM 601 Campus Ministry Seminar- Ivy Jungle Conference

Chris Kiesling

Adventures in Missing the Point: How the Culture-Controlled Church Neutered the Gospel by Brian McLaren and Tony Campolo.
PR 703 Storytelling and Preaching

Charles D. Killian

The overall objectives of this course are that you will: • Grow in your ability to discover stories, write stories, and tell stories; • Draw upon the nature and dynamics of autobiography (oral history, journal) as a means of enhancing self-confidence and oral expression; • Appreciate and gain facility in using narrative imagination in the preaching process; • Grow in your awareness that while the kerygma of authentic preaching is centered on the Jesus Story, the storyteller is a person whose very humanity is essential to telling The Story.
PR 703 Storytelling and Preaching

Charles D. Killian

The overall objectives of this course are that you will: • Grow in your ability to discover stories, write stories, and tell stories; • Draw upon the nature and dynamics of autobiography (oral history, journal) as a means of enhancing self-confidence and oral expression; • Appreciate and gain facility in using narrative imagination in the preaching process; • Grow in your awareness that while the kerygma of authentic preaching is centered on the Jesus Story, the storyteller is a person whose very humanity is essential to telling The Story.
SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Charles D. Killian

Duane Litfin, Public Speaking: A Handbook for Christians, 2nd Edition, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Baker Book House, 1992.