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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.
CH 500 Turning Points in Church History

D. William Faupel

Noll, Mark A. Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity, 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic Books, 2000), 352 pp.
SP 501 Communication as Christian Rhetoric

Fred Fitch

Duane Litfin, Public Speaking: A Handbook for Christians, 2nd Edition, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Baker Book House, 1992. R. N. Bostrom, E. S. Waldhart, M. W. Shelton, and S. Bertino, Getting There: Public Speaking, Prospect Heights, IL, Waveland Press.
SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Fred Fitch

Duane Litfin, Public Speaking: A Handbook for Christians, 2nd Edition, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Baker Book House, 1992. R. N. Bostrom, E. S. Waldhart, M. W. Shelton, and S. Bertino, Getting There: Public Speaking, Prospect Heights, IL, Waveland Press.
MU 510 Musical Foundations

William C. Goold

Case, Riley B., Understanding Our United Methodist Hymnal. Bristol Books, 308 East Main Street, Wilmore, KY. Dough, Whitney J., The Hymnwriters: Our Unknown Friends. Providence House Publishers, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064. ISBN 1-881576-35-3. Flather, Doug and Tami., The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN 0-310-24232-0. Frame, John M., Contemporary Worship Music: A Biblical Defense. P & R Publising, P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg, New Jersey, 08865. Hurst, Lynn, Changing Your Tune! The Musician’s Handbook for Creating Contempory Worship. Abingdon Press. ISBN 0-687-02297-5. Hustad, Donald P., Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Hope Publishing, Carol Stream, IL.
MU 510 Musical Foundations for Pastoral Ministry

William C. Goold

Course Texts: Case, Riley B., Understanding Our United Methodist Hymnal. Bristol Books, 308 East Main Street, Wilmore, KY. Dough, Whitney J., The Hymnwriters: Our Unknown Friends. Providence House Publishers, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064. ISBN 1-881576-35-3. Flather, Doug and Tami., The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN 0-310-24232-0. Frame, John M., Contemporary Worship Music/A Biblical Defense. P&R Publishing, P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg, New Jersey. 08865. Hurst, Lynn, Changing Your Tune! The Musician's Handbook for Creating Contemporary Worship. Abingdon Press. ISBN 0-687-02297-5. Hustad, Donald P., Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Hope Publishing, Carol Stream, IL United Methodist Hymnal, 1989 Edition.
MU 510 Musical Foundations for Pastoral Ministry

William C. Goold

All students registered for the class will be expected to purchase and read in their entirety the following texts: Case, Riley B., Understanding Our United Methodist Hymnal. Bristol Books, 308 East Main Street, Wilmore, KY. Dough, Whitney J., The Hymnwriters: Our Unknown Friends. Providence House Publishers, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064. ISBN 1-881576-35-3. Flather, Doug and Tami., The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISBN 0-310-24232-0. Frame, John M., Contemporary Worship Music: A Biblical Defense. P & R Publising, P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg, New Jersey, 08865. Hurst, Lynn, Changing Your Tune! The Musician’s Handbook for Creating Contempory Worship. Abingdon Press. ISBN 0-687-02297-5. Hustad, Donald P., Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Hope Publishing, Carol Stream, IL. Mitchell, Crichton, T, Charles Wesley: The Man with the Dancing Heart. Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri. ISBN 083-411-4496
MU 510 Musical Foundations for Pastoral Ministry

William C. Goold

Case, Riley B., Understanding Our United Methodist Hymnal. Bristol Books, 308 East Main Street, Wilmore, KY. Frame, John M., Contemporary Worship Music/A Biblical Defense. P&R Publishing, P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg, New Jersey. 08865. Hurst, Lynn, Changing Your Tune! The Musician's Handbook for Creating Contemporary Worship. Abingdon Press. ISBN 0-687-02297-5. Hustad, Donald P., Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Hope Publishing, Carol Stream, IL
CD / CS 670 Discipline For Evangelism And Social Justice

Richard Gray

Sanders, Cheryl J. Ministry at the Margins: The Prophetic Mission of Women, Youth & the Poor. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1997. *Miller, Haskell M., Social Ministry: An Urgent Agenda for Pastors and Churches. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 2000. Richardson, Rick,. Evangelism Outside The Box. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000. *Posterski, Donald C., Reinventing Evangelism: New Strategies for Presenting Christ in Today’s World. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1989. Schreiter, Robert J., Reconciliation: Mission & Ministry in a Changing Social Order. MaryKnoll, New York: Orbis Books, 1999. Balswick, Jack O., & J. Kenneth Morland. Social Problems: A Christian Understanding & Response. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1990. *Greenway, Roger S., Discipling the City. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 1997. Snyder, Howard A., Liberating the Church. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 1996.
CL 611 Foundations of Leadership

Richard Gray

Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. 272 pages Crainer, Stuart., The Management Century: A Critical Review of 20th Century Thought and Practice. SanFrancisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2000. 262 pages Hersey, Paul and Ken Blanchard., Management of Organizational Behavior. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996. 536 pages
CL 611 Foundations of Leadership

Richard Gray

Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. 272 pages Crainer, Stuart., The Management Century: A Critical Review of 20th Century Thought and Practice. SanFrancisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2000. 262 pages Hersey, Paul and Ken Blanchard., Management of Organizational Behavior. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996. 536 pages Wren, Thomas J., The Leader’s Companion: Insights on Leadership Through the Ages. New York: The Free Press, 1995. 554 pages
CL 612 Christian Leadership Development

Richard Gray

Blackaby, Henry and Richard, Spiritual Leadership: Moving People On To God’s Agenda. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001. Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. Engstrom, Ted W., The Making of a Christian Leader. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976. Stanley, Andy., Visioneering. Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Publishers, 1999. Thrall, Bill, McNicol , Bruce and Ken McElrath., The Ascent of a Leader. San Francisco: Jossey Bass Publishers, 1999.
CL 612 Christian Leadership Development

Richard Gray

Blackaby, Henry and Richard, Spiritual Leadership: Moving People On To God’s Agenda. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001. Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. Engstrom, Ted W., The Making of a Christian Leader. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976. Stanley, Andy., Visioneering. Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Publishers, 1999. Thrall, Bill, McNicol , Bruce and Ken McElrath., The Ascent of a Leader. San Francisco: Jossey Bass Publishers, 1999.
NT

Joel B. Green

For James Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Letter of James. AB 37A. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1995. Wall, Robert W. The Community of the Wise: The Book of James. The New Testament in Context. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Trinity, 1997.For 1 Peter Achtemeier, Paul J. A Commentary on First Peter. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996. Elliott, John H. 1 Peter: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 37B. New York: Doubleday, 2000.
NT 753 Research Methods in New Testament Interpretation

Joel B. Green

Course Reading—Required Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995. Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1995. Alexander, Patrick H., et al., eds. The SBL Handbook of Style for Ancient Near Eastern, Biblical, and Early Christian Studies. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson, 1999.
IT 605 Computers In Ministry

Jeff Groeling

This course is designed for the computer user wanting to gain experience in the use of the World Wide Web (WWW) as a tool for effective ministry. Some experience with basic computer operation is required. Consideration will be given to seven areas: (1) networks, the Internet and servers, (2) WWW overview, (3) searching the Web, (4) imaging and web editing software, (5) practicalities of web site setup, (6) organizing and managing a web site, and (7) advanced web technology and future directions of the web. The format for this course will include readings, powerpoint highlights of the readings, projects, group participation and discussion, and submission of written work.
IT 605 Internet and the Web in Ministry

Jeff Groeling

Lochhead, David, Shifting Realities: Information Technology and the Church. WCC Publications, 1999 The Lochhead text can be picked up or ordered through the ATS Bookstore (859)858- 2293.