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NT 500 Concise Greek

William J. Patrick

Black, David Allen. It’s Still Greek to Me. (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1998). Cotterell, Peter and Max Turner. Linguistics and Biblical Interpretation. (London: S.P.C.K.; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1989). Dobson, John H. Learn ew Testament Greek. (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1993) Douglas, J.D., ed. The ew Greek-English Interlinear ew Testament. (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale, 1993).
NT 511 The Gospel of Mark

William J. Patrick

A. Revised Standard Version. Any edition that gives an uncluttered text will do. NRSV can also be used. Also, the GNT can be used according to the level of one’s ability. B. Traina, Robert A. Methodical Bible Study. Grand Rapids: Zondervan/Francis Asbury Press, 1985. C. Bauer, David R. (ed.). Biblical Resources for Ministry. Revised edition. Evangel Press, 1995. D. Secondary Resources (recommended but not required; see BRM above for more extensive bibliography) Achtemeier, Paul J. Mark. 2nd ed. Proclamation Commentaries. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986. Anderson, Hugh. The Gospel of Mark. New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1976. Guelich, Robert A. Mark 1-8:26. Word Biblical Commentary. Waco, TX: Word, 1989. Gundry, Robert H. Mark: A Commentary in 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. Schweizer, Eduard. The Good News According to Mark. Atlanta: John Knox, 1970. Taylor, Vincent. The Gospel of St. Mark: The Greek Text with Introduction, Notes, and Indexes. London: Macmillan, 1952.
DO 501 Basic Christian Theology

Zaida Maldonado Perez

Gonzalez, Justo L. and Zaida Maldonado Perez. Introduction to Christian Theology. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2002. Grenz, Stanley J., David Guretzki, and C. F. Nordling,eds. Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms. Downers Grove, ILL: InterVarsity, 1999. Other required readings are on reserve at the library.
ST 501 Method and Praxis in Theology

Zaida Maldonado Perez

“Why am I doing what I am doing the way I am doing it (and not another way)?” In the 12th century, Anselm of Canterbury expressed the desire to deepen his knowledge and therefore also his relationship to God as “faith seeking understanding.” Others have stated it by asking “what would Jesus do?” or, “how can I be faithful in this time and place?” All of these questions have a key common denominator--a conscious effort to understand in order to better our service and our relationship to God, to our communities, to the world. This conscious effort demands that we explore the variety of methods that have often led to very different responses to the same question. These responses, articulated in the corpus of Christian doctrine, reflect the differing theologies that not only vie for our attention but point to the role of reflection, understanding and judgment in the task of theology. In this sense, the title of our course may be somewhat misleading as it suggests that there might be one method or praxis in theology. Our various readings covering a variety of topics and methods in the Christian faith will prove that this is not the case. Though questions may remain the same, our differing contexts and historical situations may call for a reexamination of previous responses and often, a reformulation of the very questions themselves. In short, the task of theology is not a finished process. It is our calling as leaders and ministers to attend to this process with the utmost diligence and prayer. As stated in the catalog, this is an introductory course that will help prepare you for all course offerings in theology.
CS 601 Christian Ethics

Christine Pohl

(1) Dayton, Donald W., Discovering an Evangelical Heritage (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988). (2) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). (3) Packet
CS 601 Christian Ethics

Christine Pohl

(1) Dayton, Donald W., Discovering an Evangelical Heritage (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988). (2) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). (3) Packet
CS 610 Women in Church and Society

Christine Pohl

1) Clark, Elizabeth, and Herbert Richardson, eds., Women and Religion: The Original Sourcebook of Women in Christian Thought (Harper Collins, 1996). 2) Mary, Woman in the Bible, 2nd ed. (Paternoster, 1998). 3) Japinga, Lynn, Feminism and Christianity (Abingdon, 1999). 4) Storkey, Elaine, Origins of Difference (Baker, 2001). 5) Selected readings on electronic reserve
CS 650 Tutorial in Christian Ethics

Christine Pohl

(1) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). (2) Packet
CS 650 Tutorial in Christian Ethics

Christine Pohl

(1) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999). (2)Packet
MS 661 Urban Issues: Chicago

Christine Pohl

(1) Breckenridge, James & Lillian (1995). What Color Is Your God? Multicultural Education in the Church. Baker Books, Grand Rapids: MI.
PR 610 Servant As Proclaimer

W. Thomas Pope

• Fred B. Craddock. Preaching • Donald E. Demaray. Introduction to Homiletics (Revised) • Michael Duduit, editor. Communicate with Power
PR 610 Servant as Proclaimer

David L. Rambo

Henderson, David W. CULTURE SHIFT. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Inc. 1998 Lowry, Eugene, THE HOMILETICAL PLOT. Atlanta, GA: John Knox Press, 1980. Robinson, Haddon. BIBLICAL PREACHING. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2001. Webb, Joseph M. PREACHING WITHOUT NOTES. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2001.
MS 685 The Church Abroad: Cuba

Lawrence A. Rankin

Braum, Theodore A., (1999), Perspectives on Cuba and its People, Friendship Press, National Council of Churches, NY. 138 pages. 800/889-5733. Canizares, Raul. Cuban Santeria. Inner Traditions Intl Ltd; ISBN: 0892817623. 160 pages Updated edition (March 1, 1999). Cuba/Florida Covenant Task Force, Florida Conference United Methodist Church (revised 2001) Guidelines for the Cuba/Florida Covenant Task Force, 58 pages. Available for purchase in the bookstore in Wilmore and from James Loftin’s assistant in Florida. GO Prepared. Videotape training program produced by Teams Commissioned for Christ International, Inc. 1999. Six thirty-minute sessions count as 150 pages of reading. On reserve in the Wilmore and Orlando libraries. Jatar-Hausmann, Ana Julia (1999), The Cuban Way: Capitalism, Communism and Confrontation, Kumarian Press, 184 pages. Lanier, Sarah A. Foreign to Familiar. Hagerstown, MD: McDougal Publishing, 2000. 128 pages. 800/962-3684. Open Doors. Cuba for Christ: The Amazing Revival. A Sovereign World International Booklet published in co-operation with Open Doors, 1999. 40 pages. 800/659-5965. Russell, Gary. The Role of the Short-term and Church-based Ministries. 40 minute audio tape counts as 30 pages of reading. On reserve in ATS libraries in Kentucky and Florida. Wingeier-Rayo, Philip Douglas (1998), Masters Thesis-- A Comparative Analysis Between the Wesleyan Revival in 18th Century England and the Revival in the Methodist Church in Cuba. Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Library. Evanston, IL. 92 pp. Available for purchase in the bookstore in Wilmore and from James Loftin’s assistant in Florida.Montes de Sión Praise Band. Audio tape from the Marianao Methodist Church where Cuban Bishop Pereira is the pastor. 30 pages credit only. On reserve in ATS-F library. Buena Vista Social Club. Audio CD by Ry Cooder and Buena Vista Social Club, 1998. First of several recordings in CD highlighting the best of traditional secular Cuban music and rhythms. Can be ordered through Amazon.com. 30 pages credit only. On reserve in ATS-F library. Cuba Para Cristo. Audio cassette from Life Productions (1994). Spanish gospel music recorded in Cuba. 800/659-5965.
BS 502 Introduction to Biblical Studies

Ruth Anne Reese

(1) The New Testament (RSV or NRSV) (2) Achtemeier, Paul J., Joel B. Green, and Marianne Meye Thompson. Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. (3) Bauer, David. Biblical Resources for Ministry. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1995. (4) DeSilva, David A. Honor, Patronage, Kinship and Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture. Downers Grove: IVP, 2000. (5) Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1995. (6) Thompson, David. Bible Study that Works. Nappanee, IN: Evangel, 1994.
NT 640 Exegesis of General Epistles

Ruth Anne Reese

Description: A close reading of James, 1 Peter, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistles. Prerequisites: NT 500 or 501/502; NT 520; and, NT (IBS) 510 or 511.
NT 640 X Exegesis of General Espitles

Ruth Anne Reese

1. Hartin, Patrick J. A Spirituality of Perfection: Faith in Action in the Letter of James. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1999. 2. Chester, Andrew and Ralph Martin. The Theology of the Letters of James, Peter, and Jude. New Testament Theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994. 3. Reading Material Posted in the Course Center
OT 714 Exegesis of Isaiah

Sandra Richter

Kaiser, Walter. Toward An Exegetical Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1981. Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 1-39. The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1986. __________. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66. The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, l998. Soulen, Richard N. Handbook of Biblical Criticism, 2nd Ed. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1981.
OT 752 Biblical Archeology

Sandra Richter

Currid, John D. Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible: A Basic Guide. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic Books, 2000. Mazar, Amihai. Archaeology of the Land of the Bible: 10,000-586 BCE. The Anchor Bible Reference Library. New York: Doubleday, 1990. A. J. Hoerth, G. L. Mattingly, E. Yamauchi, eds. Peoples of the Old Testament World. Grand Rapids: Baker books, 1994. The HarpersCollins Concise Atlas of the Bible, ed. James B. Pritchard. HarperSanFrancisco, 1997. The Ancient Near East, vol. 1, ed. James B. Pritchard. Princeton University Press, 1958.
CO 625 Recognizing and Treating Addictive Disorders

George R. Ross

1) Ross, G.R. (1994). Treating adolescent substance abuse: Understanding the fundamental elements, Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (214 pages) 2) Marlatt, G.A. & VandenBos, G.R. (1997). Addictive behaviors: Readings on etiology, prevention, and treatment Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. (874 pages) 3) McGee, R.S. (1998). The search for significance, Pasadena, TX: Robert S. McGee. (339 pages) 4) McGee, R.S. & McCleskey, D. W. (1994) Conquering chemical dependency: A Christ-centered 12 step process, Roashville, TN: Lifeway Press. (224 pages) 5) Weinberg, J.R. & Kosloske, D. (1977) Fourth step guide: Journey into growth, Minneapolis, MN: Comp Care Publishers. (46 pages)
CO 625 Recognizing and Treating Addictive Disorders

George R. Ross

(1) Ross, G.R. (1994). Treating adolescent substance abuse: Understanding the fundamental elements, Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (214 pages) (2) Marlatt, G.A. & VandenBos, G.R. (1997). Addictive behaviors: Readings on etiology, prevention, and treatment Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. (874 pages) (3) McGee, R.S. (1998). The search for significance, Pasadena, TX: Robert S. McGee. (339 pages) (4) McGee, R.S. & McCleskey, D. W. (1994) Conquering chemical dependency: A Christ-centered 12 step process, Roashville, TN: Lifeway Press. (224 pages) (5) Weinberg, J.R. & Kosloske, D. (1977) Fourth step guide: Journey into growth, Minneapolis, MN: Comp Care Publishers. (46 pages)
NT 510 The Gospel of Matthew

Brian D. Russell

A. Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible B. Greek New Testament (UBS/Nestle; or Interlinear) or BibleWorks 4.0 or higher C. Methodical Bible Study, Robert Traina D. Matthew, Proclamation Commentaries, Jack Dean Kingsbury E. Biblical Resources for Ministry, David R. Bauer F. Bible Study that Works, David Thompson
NT 520 Introduction to the New Testament

Brian D. Russell

The New Testament (RSV or NRSV) Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1995. Acthemeier, Green, Thompson; The New Testament: its Literature and Theology. Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 2001. Witherington, Ben. New Testament History:… Baker, 2002. Patzia, Arthur G. The Making of the New Testament: Origin, Collection, Text & Canon. Downers Grove: IVP
NT 632 Exegesis of Philippians

Brian D. Russell

1. Daniel B. Wallace. The Basics of New Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. 2. Gerald F. Hawthorne, Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Downers Grove: IVP, 1993.
NT 637 Philippians

Brian D. Russell

Daniel B. Wallace. The Basics of ew Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. Gerald F. Hawthorne, Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Downers Grove: IVP, 1993.
OT 520 Old Testament Introduction

Brian D. Russell

1. William S. Lasor, et al. Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996. 2. Richard E. Friedman. Who Wrote the Bible? 2nd ed. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1997. Levenson, Jon D. Sinai & Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible. New York: Harper Collins, 1985. 3. H. Shanks, ed. Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple. Rev. ed. Biblical Archaeology Society and Prentice Hall, 1999. 4. James B. Pritchard, ed. The HarperCollins Concise Atlas of the Bible (HarperSanFrancisco, 1997). ATLAS