Spring 2021 Book List
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| Subject | Number | Section | Course Title | Professor | Textbook | Author | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNST | 6101 | OC | Capstone | Dunn, J. | A Little Exercise for Young Theologians (2016) | Helmut Thielicke | 0802874150 | |
| MNST | 6101 | OC | Capstone | Dunn, J. | The Minister as Moral Theologian (2017) | Sondra Wheeler | 0801097843 | |
| MNST | 2311/4311 | OC | History of Missions | Dunn, J. | From Jerusalem to Iran Jaya (2004, Second edition) | Ruth A. Tucker | 978-0310239376 | |
| BIBL | 1304 | CR/MC/VCMo | Methods of Biblical Interpretation | Dunn, J. | Grasping God's Word Workbook (2020, 4th Edition; OR 2012, 3rd Edition) | J. Scott Duvall; J. Daniel Hays | 0310492599; 0310109205 | They are welcome to get either the 3rd or 4th edition of this text. They should choose the same edition of the textbook. |
| BIBL | 1304 | CR/MC/VCMo | Methods of Biblical Interpretation | Dunn, J. | Grasping God's Word(2020, 4th Edition; OR 2012, 3rd Edition) | J. Scott Duvall; J. Daniel Hays | 0310492572; 0310109175 | They are welcome to get either the 3rd or 4th edition of this text. They should choose the same edition of the workbook. |
| THEO | 1102 | CR/VCMo | Theological Research and Writing | Dunn, J. | From Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological Research (2016) | Michael Kibbe | 978-0830851317 | |
| THEO | 1102 | CR/VCMo | Theological Research and Writing | Dunn, J. | A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (2018, Ninth Edition) | Kate L. Turabian | 978-0226430577 | |
| THEO | 1301 | MC | Introduction to Christian Thought | DuPree, C. | On Christian Teaching (2008) | Augustine/R.P.H Green (Translator) | 978-0199540631 | |
| THEO | 1301 | MC | Introduction to Christian Thought | DuPree, C. | Theology: The Basics (2017 4th Edition) | Alister E McGrath | 978-1119158080 | |
| BIBL | 1302 | CC/MC/VC | New Testament Survey | Eiben, K. | The Heart of the New Testament (Any edition) | H. I. Hester | 0-8054-1386-3 | Used textbooks are cheaper if a student can locate one. Professor is using the Fourth Printing, 1999 |
| MNST | 3343 | CC/MC/VC | Introduction to Evangelism | Garcia, A. | Questioning Evangelism (2nd ed) | Randy Newman | 9780825444289 | |
| MNST | 3343 | CC/MC/VC | Introduction to Evangelism | Garcia, A. | The Master Plan of Evangelism (2nd ed) | Robert Coleman | 9780800788087 | |
| MNST | 2301 | VCh | Spiritual Formation | Garcia, A. | Celebration of Discipline (Any) | Richard Foster | 0060628391 | Any edition is fine |
| CHST | 1302 | CC/MC/VC | Introduction to Christianity | Garcia, A. | Streams of Living Water (2001) | Richard Foster | 0-06-062822-7 | |
| CHST | 1302 | CC/MC/VC | Introduction to Christianity | Garcia, A. | Turning Points (3rd edition) | Mark Noll | 978-0-8010-3996-6 | |
| BIBL | 2303/4303 | VC | Old Testament Prophets | Gonzalez-Moreno, C. | The Message of the Prophets: A Survey of the Prophetic and Apocalyptic Books of the Old Testament (2010) | J. Daniel Hays and Tremper Longman III | 0310271525 | |
| FOUN/MNST | 2201/4301 | OC | Capstone | Gonzalez-Moreno, C. | Facing Messy Stuff in the Church: Case Studies for Pastors and Congregations. (2005) | Swetland, Kenneth L. | 0825436966 | |
| FOUN/MNST | 2201/4301 | OC | Capstone | Gonzalez-Moreno, C. | The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation. (2020) | Herrington, Jim, R., Robert Creech, and Trisha Taylor. | 1540960528 | |
| BIBL | 1301 | VCh | Old Testament Survey | Gonzalez-Moreno, C. | Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey. ( 2015, 3rd Edition) | Arnold, Bill T. and Bryan E. Beyer. | 9780801049538 | |
| MNFOR | 101 | Ministry Formation Group | Gonzalez-Moreno, C. | The Cost of Discipleship (1st edition, 1995) | Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Eric Metaxas | 0684815001 | ||
| BIBL | 6344 | CC/MC/VC | Interpreting the NT II | Hugghins, K. | The New Testament in Its World (2019) | N. T. Wright and Michael Bird | 978-0-310-49932-9 | This will be used in parallel with Blomberg |
| BIBL | 6344 | CC/MC/VC | Interpreting the NT II | Hugghins, K. | From Pentecost to Patmos (2006) | Craig L. Blomberg | 8054-3248-5 | This is our primary textbook |
| THEO | 6304 | CC/MC/VC | Pentateuch | Lyles, R. | None | None | ||
| GREK | 4302 | VC | Intermediate Greek II | Miranda, T. | Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek, 3rd ed. (1998) | Metzger, Bruce M | 0801021804 | |
| GREK | 4302 | VC | Intermediate Greek II | Miranda, T. | A Reader’s Greek New Testament, 3rd edition. (2004 (2nd ed) or 2015 (3rd. ed.)) | Goodrich, Richard J. and Albert L. Lukaszewski | 0310516803 | |
| THEO | 1302 | VCh | Introduction to Christian Ethics | Nichols, K. | Introducing Christian Ethics: A Short Guide to Making Moral Choices (2016) | Rae, Scott B. | 9780310521181 | |
| THEO | 1301 | OC | Introduction to Christian Thought | Nichols, K. | Theology: The Basic Readings (ANY EDITION) | McGrath, Alister | 9781119158158 | You may purchase any edition of this book |
| THEO | 1301 | OC | Introduction to Christian Thought | Nichols, K. | Theology: The Basics (2017, 4th edition) | McGrath, Alister | 9781119158080 | Please make sure you get the most recent edition of this book |
| THEO | 1102 | CC/VCTu | Theological Research and Writing | Nichols, K. | A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (2018, 9th edition) | Kate Turabian | 978-0226430577 | |
| BIBL | 1304 | CC/MC/VCTu | Methods of Biblical Interpretation | Pagayon, P. | How to Read the Bible for All its Worth (2014, Fourth Edition) | Gordon D. Fee and Douglas K. Stuart | This book is recommended but not required. | |
| BIBL | 1304 | CC/MC/VCTu | Methods of Biblical Interpretation | Pagayon, P. | Grasping God's word (2020, Fourth Edition) | J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays | 9780310109174 | The latest (4th) Edition is the required textbook but 3rd Edition is also acceptable if they have it already. |
| BIBL | 1302 | VCh | New Testament Survey | Pagayon, P. | Introducing the New Testament (2010) | D. A. Carson and Douglas Moo | 9780310291497 | This book is recommended but not required. |
| BIBL | 1302 | VCh | New Testament Survey | Pagayon, P. | The New Testament in Antiquity (2020, Second Edition) | Gary M. Burch, Lynn H. Cohick, and Gene L. Green | 9780310531326 | |
| MNST | 5303/6303 | CC/MC/VC | Ministering to the Margins | Pinson, G. / Lane, A. | Woke Church: An Urgent Call for Christians in America to Confront Racism and Injustice (2018) | Eric Mason | 978-0802416988 | |
| MNST | 5303/6303 | CC/MC/VC | Ministering to the Margins | Pinson, G. / Lane, A. | In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership (1992) | Henri J. M. Nouwen | 978-0824512590 | Order either print or kindle version |
| MNST | 5303/6303 | CC/MC/VC | Ministering to the Margins | Pinson, G. / Lane, A. | Strangers at My Door: A True Story of Finding Jesus in Unexpected Guests. (2013) | Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove | 978-0307731951 | Buy print version or kindle |
| MNST | 2323/4370 | CC/MC/VC | (Principles of) Christian Worship | Sanchez, R. | Ancient Future Worship (2008) | Robert Webber | 9781441248183 | |
| MNST | 2323/4370 | CC/MC/VC | (Principles of) Christian Worship | Sanchez, R. | Christian Worship: Its Theology and Practice (2006 3rd Edition) | Segler, Franklin M. And Randall Bradley | 978-0805440676 | |
| LEAD | 1301 | CC/MC/VC | Foundations of Christian Leadership | Stapper, C. | Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (2017, 4th ed.) | Northouse, Peter G. | 1506330088 | You are welcome to rent the book, or purchase a used copy |
| CHST/MNST | 5304/6304 | CC/MC/VC | Legacy & History of the Black Church | Williams, F | Canaan Land (1999, 2001) | Albert J. Raboteau | 978-0-19-514585-4 | PRIMARY TEXT |
| CHST/MNST | 5304/6304 | CC/MC/VC | Legacy & History of the Black Church | Williams, F | The Black Church in the African American Experience (1990) | C. Eric Lincoln & Lawrence H. Mamiya | 0-8223-1057-0 | ALL STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE THIS BOOK AS WELL. |
| MNST | 2301 | SA/VC | Spiritual Formation | Williams, F | Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation (2006) | RUTH HALEY BARTON | 978-0830833337 | PRIMARY TEXTBOOK |
| MNST | 2301 | SA/VC | Spiritual Formation | Williams, F | Sacred Rhythms Participant's Guide: Spiritual Practices that Nourish Your Soul and Transform Your Life (2011) | RUTH HALEY BARTON | 978-0-310-32881-0 | COMPANION TO THE MAIN TEXTBOOK (MUST PURCHASE) |
| MNST | 6304 | MC | Legacy & History of the Black Church | Williams, F | The Black Church in the African American Experience (1990) | C. Eric Lincoln & Lawrence H. Mamiya | 0-8223-1057-0 | MASTERS LEVEL MUST PURCHASE THIS BOOK AS WELL. |
| MNST | 6304 | VC | Legacy & History of the Black Church | Williams, F | Canaan Land (1999, 2001) | Albert J. Raboteau | 978-0-19-514585-4 | PRIMARY TEXT |
| MNST | 6304 | VC | Legacy & History of the Black Church | Williams, F | The Black Church in the African American Experience (1990) | C. Eric Lincoln & Lawrence H. Mamiya | 0-8223-1057-0 | MASTERS LEVEL MUST PURCHASE THIS BOOK AS WELL. |
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