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MW 608 MW 708 MS 674 Introduction to World Religions

Terry C. Muck

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION In this course, students study the origin, history, and basic tenets of each of the major religious traditions of the world--Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism. Students learn basic religious study skills, and engage in research projects in one or more of these religions.
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

M. Robert Mulholland

PERSPECTIVE: All we are and everything we do is a spiritual matter because we live in the context of God's presence, purpose, and power. In all we are, think, say, and do in this course, individually and collectively, we should seek to be conscious of God's constant and pervading presence. We should also consciously and consistently seek God's purpose for us in this course. We need to be open, receptive, and responsive to the power of the Holy Spirit at every level of this course as the mediator of God's presence and the actualizer of God's purposes. We must bathe this course in prayer, releasing ourselves and one another to the presence, purpose, and power of God. Only in this way can this course be all God purposes it to be in our present life and future ministry.
NT 520 New Testament Introduction

M. Robert Mulholland

PERSPECTIVE: All we are and everything we do is a spiritual matter because we live in the context of God's presence, purpose, and power. In all we are, think, say, and do in this course, individually and collectively, we should seek to be conscious of God's constant and pervading presence. We should also consciously and consistently seek God's purpose for us in this course. We need to be open, receptive, and responsive to the power of the Holy Spirit at every level of this course as the mediator of God's presence and the actualizer of God's purposes. We must bathe this course in prayer, releasing ourselves and one another to the presence, purpose, and power of God. Only in this way can this course be all God purposes it to be in our present life and future ministry.
YM 551 Youth Ministry Seminar

Helen Musick

Help I’m an Urban Youth Worker When Kumbaya is Not Enough Risk in Our Mist
YM 610X Communicating the Gospel to Youth

Helen Musick

1. To Know as We are Known, P. Palmer 2. Shaping the Spiritual Life of Students, R. Dunn 3. How to Speak to Youth, K. Davis 4. New Direction for Small Group Ministry, Group Publishers 5. Leading Life Changing Small Groups, Willow Creek Publishers
CH 501 Church History I

J. Steven O'Malley

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS The following texts are appropriate materials, in conjunction with class lectures, through which the student can actualize the course goals: Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that is often compelling for the reader. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds., History of the World Christian Movement (Earliest Christianity to 1453), (New York: Orbis Books, 2001) A engagement of Western with non-Western Christian traditions, written from the diverse perspectives of leading contemporary representatives of global Christianity. Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.). A concise collection of selected texts illustrating style and message of major writiers in the history of Christian thought (through the modern era). Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World (paper edition). An important resource for acquiring geographical understanding of global Christianity, in its development.
CH 501 X Church History I

J. Steven O'Malley

1. Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). 2. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) 3. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds., History of the World Christian Movement 4. Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.).
CH 502 Church History II

J. Steven O'Malley

1. Bettenson, Henry, ed., Documents of the Christian Church (Oxford paperback, l963). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. 2. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity, Vol. 2 (Abingdon paper ed., 1984) A concise, but insightful, analysis of the history of modern Christianity that weaves a narrative which is often compelling for the reader. 3. Gonzalez, Justo. History of Christian Thought, Vol.3 (Abingdon, 1971) An in-depth treatment of theological developments. (abbreviated: HCT) 4. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, History of the World Christian Movement, Volume II (New York: Orbis Books, publication in 2003) Kerr, Hugh T., ed., Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paped ed.,1990). A concise collection of selected texts illustrating the style and message of major writers in the history of Christian thought (through the modern era). 5. Rand-McNally Historical Atlas of the World (paperback ed., which give geographical perspective on the global dimensions of modern Christianity).
CH 590 Theological German

J. Steven O'Malley

1. Jannach, Hubert, German for Reading Knowledge, 4th ed., 1998 (D. Van Nostrand Co.) 2. Langenscheidt’s German-English Dictionary (unabridged ed.) 3. Ziefle, H., ed., Modern Theological German
CH 660 History and Thought of the Holiness Movement

J. Steven O'Malley

1. Donald Dayton, Discovering an Evangelical Heritage. 2. Melvin Dieter, The Holiness Revival of the Nineteenth Century. 3. Thomas Oden, ed., Phoebe Palmer
CH 756 The Theology of John Calvin

J. Steven O'Malley

1) J.T. McNeill, ed., Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion; Library of Christian Classics Edition, vols 1 and 2=vols 20-21 (Westminster) 2) F. Wendel, John Calvin (Baker reprint) Collateral: Elsie A. McKee, ed, Calvin: Writings in Pastoral Piety (Paulist) 3) J.T. McNeill, The History and Character of Calvinism (Oxford) (can substitute for Wendel as biography to purchase and read) 4) D. Steinmetz, Calvin in Context (Oxford) RESERVE: 5) A. K. Rowe, Calvin Bibliography B. Calvin’s Commentaries C. Calvin: Reply to Sadoleto
CO 601 Counseling Theories and Techniques

Stuart L. Palmer

(1) Corsini, R. & Wedding, D. (2000). Current Psychotherapies. (6th Edition). Itasca: IL: Peacock Publishers. (2) Jones, S. L. & Butman, R. E. (1991). Modern psycho-therapies. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.
CO 605 Treating the Chronic Mentally Ill: Treatment Modalities and Referral Coordination

Stuart L. Palmer

(1) Marsh, D. (Ed.). (1994). New directions in the psychological treatment of serious mental illness. Westport, Conn.: Praeger. (2) Benner, D. (1998). Care of souls: Revisioning Christian nurture and counsel. Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker.
CO 655 Counseling Relations: Process and Skills

Stuart L. Palmer

(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 660 Crisis Counseling: Theory and Application

Stuart L. Palmer

1) James, R. K. & Gilliland, B. E. (2001). Crisis intervention strategies (4th Ed.). New York: Brooks/Cole. 2) Janoff-Bulman, R. (1992). Shattered assumptions: Towards a new psychology of trauma. New York: Free Press. 3) Cooper, B. (1988). Why, God? Atlanta: John Knox Press.
IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Stuart L. Palmer

(1) Chilcote, P.W. (1986) John Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. (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) Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. (5) Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturi
PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

Stuart L. Palmer

Benner, David G. (1992) Strategic Pastoral Counseling: A Short-term Structure Model. Baker Book House: Grand Rapids, MI. Frederic, Harold. (1960) The Damnation of Theron Ware. Edited by Everett Carter. (Belknap Press: Cambridge, Massachusetts). Headley, Anthony J. (1999) Achieving Balance in Ministry. Beacon Hill Press: Kansas City, Mo. Kuenning, Delores. (1987) Helping People Through Grief. Bethany House: Minneapolis, MN. Nichols, Michael P. (1995) The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships. Guilford: New York, NY. Steinbron, Melvin J. (1997) The Lay-Driven Church: How to Empower the People in Your Church to Share the Task of Ministry. Regal: Ventura, CA Steinke, Peter L. (1993) How Your Church Family Works: Understanding Congregations as Emotional Systems. Alban Institute: New York, NY.
PC 515 Pastoral Crisis Intervention

Stuart L. Palmer

James, R. & Gilliland, B. (2001). Crisis Intervention Strategies (4th Ed.). New York: Brooks/Cole. Janoff-Bulman, R. (1992). Shattered Assumptions: Towards a New Psychology of Trauma. New York: The Free Press. Switzer, D. (1986). The Minister as Crisis Counselor. Nashville, Tn.: Abingdon Press.
SP 550 The Ministry of Writing

Roger C. Palms

1. Effective Magazine Writing, Roger C. Palms, Harold Shaw Publishers, 2000. 2. On Writing Well, William Zinsser. Harper Perennial, Sixth Edition, 1998.
PR 610 Servant as Proclaimer

Michael Pasquarello

Working the Angles, Eugene Peterson Shaped by the Bible, William H. Willimon Homiletics, Karl Barth Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible Form the Housetops, Bruce Shields
PR 610 Servant as Proclaimer

Michael Pasquarello

Pastor: William H. Willimon The Formation on Christian Understanding: Charles Wood Calendar: Lawrence Stookey The Bible and the New York Times: Fleming Rutledge Unfettered Hope: A Call to Faithful Living in an Affluent Society, Marva Dawn.
SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Michael Pasquarello

David S. Cunningham, Faithful Persuasion Augustine of Hippo, Teaching Christianity Duane Litfin, Public Speaking
SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Michael Pasquarello

David S. Cunningham, Faithful Persuasion Augustine of Hippo, Teaching Christianity Duane Litfin, Public Speaking
SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Michael Pasquarello

David S. Cunningham, Faithful Persuasion G. Robert Jacks, Getting the Word Across: Speech Communication for Pastors and Lay Leaders Duane Litfin, Public Speaking
SP 501 Communication for Christian Leaders

Michael Pasquarello

David S. Cunningham, Faithful Persuasion Augustine of Hippo, Teaching Christianity Duane Litfin, Public Speaking