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BS 400 Bible Survey

Mark J. Hatcher

We will be working through the Bible together, becoming acquainted with its narratives, instructions, prophecies and poetic expressions of the heart. Our specific concern is to build a working knowledge of the people, places, events, instructions, etc. of the Bible. As we pursue this concern let's keep in mind that the data points beyond itself. It points to relationships between God, people, and the world through which God reveals important truth about who we are, who God is, and life itself. We want to learn the data in such a way that it reminds us of the narratives, instructions, prophecies, worship expressions, etc. that communicate these relationships to us and through which God speaks to us.
IS 501 X Kingdom, Church, and World

Mark J. Hatcher

1. Clapp, Rodney. A Peculiar People: The Church as Culture in a Postchristian Society. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996. 2. McLaren, Brian D. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001. 3. Snyder, Howard. Kingdom, Church, and World. Wipf and Stock, 2001. 4. Willimon, William. Shaped by the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1990. 5. Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1999.
MS701 Course Syllabus for Spring Semester 2002

Mark J. Hatcher

The Senior Reflection Seminar for MA’s in World Mission and Evangelism meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The course consists of senior students leading class discussions related to their personal, academic and mission experience, and their ministry calling. The primary source informing each class discussion is the SM615 Supervised Mission paper supplied to class members by each student leader a week before his/her class leadership. In addition to the SM615 paper, student leaders are expected to: (1) open class with an appropriate devotional, (2) direct a time of sharing in prayer, and (3) give an autobiographical account of their spiritual journey and their anticipated field of ministry (see attached form). When time permits, the class will compose a list of practical issues that have not been addressed during their time at ATS. They will take turns arranging for speakers, films, journal articles, etc. that address these issues to be presented to and discussed by the class. A closing experience of worship and a service of “commissioning” will conclude the semester.
NT 500 A and B Concise Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics
NT 500 Concise Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics.
NT 500 Concise Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics.
NT 500 Concise Greek

Mark J. Hatcher

Course Description An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics.
CO 655 Counseling Relations: Process and Skills

Anthony J. Headley

(1) Egan, G.(2000). The skilled helper, 7th ed., Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. (2) Hill, C. E., & O’Brien, K. M. (1999). Helping skills: Facilitating exploration, insight, and action. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
CO 680 Career Counseling

Anthony J. Headley

(1) Hardy, L. (1990). The fabric of this world: inquiries into calling, career choice, and the design of human work. Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans (2) Isaacson, L. E. & Brown, D. (2000). Career Information, Career Counseling and Career Development. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon
CO 701 CO 704 Practicum in Counseling

Anthony J. Headley

These foundational practica are designed to provide students the opportunity to experience the role of counselor in actual situations. Each student will be expected to locate a placement where their responsibilities will include a number of counseling contacts. The Area of Counseling and Pastoral Care maintains a list of sites previously used that you may wish to consult for idea for placements sites. Students are free to arrange for their own placement sites as long as it meets the practicum requirements. Choose sites are in keeping with your career interests or that involves populations in which you have an interest. Across your 4 practicum classes you might also wish to choose at least 2 different sites to assure yourself of a broader range of experiences and clients.
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Anthony J. Headley

(1) Chilcote, P. (2001). Wesley on Christian Vocation . Wipf and Stock (2) Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (3) Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. (4) Sire, J. Habits of the Mind. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press (5) Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (6) Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco.
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Anthony J. Headley

(1) Chilcote, P. (2001). Wesley on Christian Vocation . Wipf and Stock (2) Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (3) Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. (4) Sire, J. Habits of the Mind. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press (5) Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (6) Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco.
PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

Anthony J. Headley

1. Dinkins, Burrell & Losoney. “Grief” – An article on reserve 2. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. (I suggest that you read this novel before the start of the semester.) 3. Headley, Anthony J. Achieving Balance in Ministry. 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. The Lay Driven Church: How to Empower the People In Your Church to Share In the Task of Ministry. 8. Steinke, Peter. How Your Church Family Works. (Read this as soon as possible. We will use it early in the semester.)
WO 510 X Worship Leadership in the Church

Charles R. Hohenstein

This course lays the foundation for the ministry of the whole congregation in corporate worship. Biblical, theological, historical, and practical focus is brought to bear on the elements of prayer, Scripture, music, and proclamation in terms of the design of services, the keeping of time, and worship space. Attention is given to interpreting, planning, and presiding at the Church's principal worship services, sacraments, weddings, and funerals.
CO 515 Forgiveness in the Counseling Process

Virginia Todd Holeman

1. Augsburger, D. (1995). Helping People Forgive. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press. 2. Jones, G. (1995). Embodying Forgiveness. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans. 3. McCullough, M.E., Sandage, S.J., & Worthington, E.L., Jr. (1997). To Forgive Is Human: How to Put Your Past in the Past. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. 4. Nowuen, H. J.M. (1992). The Return of the Prodigal Son. New York: Image Books. 5. Worthington, E.L. (2001). Five Steps to Forgiveness. New York: Crown Publishers. 6. Course Readings Packet and class handout packet– purchase at Cokesbury Bookstore before class starts.
CO 650 Theories of Personality: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Virginia Todd Holeman

1) Brown, W., Murphy, N., and Maloney, N. (Eds). (1998). Whatever happened to the soul? Scientific and theological portraits of human nature. Minneapolis: Fortress Press. (ca. 225 pages) 2) Conference papers, available from the instructor. (ca. 150 pages) 3) Hall, C.S., Gardner L. and Campbell, J. B. (1998). Theories of Personality, 4th Ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons. (ca. 650 pages) 4) Jeeves, M. A. (1997). Human nature at the millennium: Reflections on the integration of psychology and Christianity. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. (ca. 250 pages)
CO 670 Marriage and Family Therapy

Virginia Todd Holeman

(1) Friedman, E. H. (1985). Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue. New York: Guilford (2) Guerin, P.J., Jr., Forgarty, T. F., Fay, L.F., Kautto, J. G. (1996). Working with Relationship Triangles. New York: Guilford Press. (3) McGoldrick, M. & Gerson, R., & Shellenberger, S. (1999). Genograms in Family Assessment (2nd Ed.). New York: Norton. (4) Stanley, S., et al. (1998). The Lasting Promise. Jossey-Bass. (5) Visher, E.B. & Visher, J. S. (1996). Therapy with Stepfamilies. New York: Brunner/Mazel. (6) Course Packet of Readings and Handouts.
CO 725 Research Seminar: Theory and Design

Virginia Todd Holeman

(1) Kumar, R. (1996). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (2) Course Article packet and course handout packet. Available through ATS bookstore. (3) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.).
CL 510 Formation for United Methodist Ordained Ministry

Coleman Howlett

• Hunt, Richard, Christian As Minister: Ministry Inquiry Process: The United Methodist Church (Nashville: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, 1997). • Hunt, Richard A., Candidacy Guidebook: For Deacons, Elders, and Local Pastors: The United Methodist Church, 2001 edition (Nashville: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, 2001).
ME 745 Leading the Church for the Unchurched

George G. Hunter

Required Textbooks for masters and doctoral students: 1. Hunter, George G. Leading and Managing a Growing Church. Abingdon, 2000. 2. Schaller, Lyle. Strategies for Change. Abingdon, 1993. 3. Sider, Ronald J. et. al. Churches That Make a Difference: Reaching Your Community with Good News and Good Works. Baker Books, 2002. 4. Warren, Rick. The Purpose Driven Church. Zondervan, 1995. Required Textbooks for doctoral students who declare a Church and Mission Leadership Major: 5. Bennis, Warren and Burt Nanus. Leaders: The Strategies of Taking Charge 6. Hunter, George G. Church for the Unchurched. Abingdon, 1996. 3 7. Kouzes, James M. and Barry Z. Posner. The Leadership Challenge. rev. ed. Jossey- Bass, 1995. 8. Drucker, Peter. Managing the Nonprofit Organization. HarperCollins, 1990.
MS 615 Foundations of Church Growth; ME 700 Principles of Church Growth

George G. Hunter

I. Course Description: "The foundational principles and strategies of the Church Growth movement pioneered by Donald McGavran, seen as one informed approach to strategy development in mission and evangelism and as a means to inform congregational and denominational outreach and expansion. Focus upon North American and Third World cases."

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MI 715 Contextual Theology

Eunice L. Irwin

(1) Bevans, Stephen B. 1992 Models of Contextual Theology. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books. (2) Grenz, Stanley J. and Roger E. Olson 1996 Who Needs Theology? An Invitation to the Study of God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity. (3) Schreiter, Robert J. 1985 Constructing Local Theologies. London: SCM Press.
MI 880 Seminar in Mission

Eunice L. Irwin

Texts: (1) Transforming Mission David J. Bosch (2) Mission as Transformation Vinay Samuel, Chris Sugden (3) Classical Texts in Mission & World Christianity Norman Thomas (4) Mission on the Way Charles Van Engen (5) Mission for the 21st Century Stephen Bevans, Roger Schroeder
MW 725 Primal and Folk Religions

Eunice L. Irwin

Course Description: A study of the interaction of Christianity with primal and folk religions' institutions and worldviews. Emphasis is given to how people from these types of religious traditions receive the witness of the gospel and come to understand and practice the Christian faith.
CD 511 The Pastor and Christian discipleship

Beverly C. Johnson-Miller

REQUIRED TEXTS 1. The Pastor as Religious Educator by Robert Browning 2. John Wesley’s Class Meeting: A model for making disciples by Michael Henderson 3. Creative Ministry by Henri Nouwen 4. Making All Things New: An Invitation to the Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen 5. Soul Stories: African American Christian Education by Anne Streatly Wimberly 6. Making Disciples: Faith Formation in the Weslyan Tradition by Sandra Higgins Matthaei 7. Growing in the Life of Faith: Education and Christian Practices by Craig Dykstra 8. *On Reserve - Leading the Congregation: Caring for Yourself While Serving the People by Norman Shawchuck and Roger Heuser 9. Christian Religious Education: Sharing Our Story and Vision by Thomas Groome