Sword & Spirit Seminary
Masters of Divinity Degrees
Doctor of Ministries Degrees
TEXTBOOKS LISTED BY DEPARTMENT
Master of Divinity & Doctor of Ministries COMBINED
MDiv Bridge Program
How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading (Chapters 1-10 & 21) ‒ Mortimer J Adler, Charles Van Doren
1. TEXTBOOK: Critical Thinking In A Nutshell: How To Become An Independent Thinker And Make Intelligent Decisions‒ Thinknetic
2. ALREADY PURCHASED- How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading (Chapters 1-11 & 21)‒ Mortimer J Adler, Charles Van Doren
The Little Red Writing Book‒ William Brandon Royal
BRIDGE405‒ Putting It All Together: Final Submissions & Essay
No Curriculum Required.
Biblical Interpretation & Preaching
CURRICULUM (1 of 2)
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth: Fourth Edition‒ Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart
REQUIRED REFERENCE BOOK (2 of 2)
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament‒ Craig S. Keener for Intervarsity Press
Hardcover, 816 pages. Based on decades of in-depth study, this unique commentary is authored by one of the leading New Testament scholars on Jewish, Greek and Roman culture. Verse-by-verse crucial cultural background and commentary, introductory essays about cultural background for each New Testament book, maps & charts, glossary of cultural terms and important historical figures.
maps and charts, up-to-date bibliographies.
1. TEXTBOOK: Grasping God’s Word, Fourth Edition: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible‒ J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
A Little Handbook for Preachers: Ten Practical Ways to a Better Sermon by Sunday‒ Mary S Hultst
Under Construction
BIP504‒ Christ-Centered Expository Preaching CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon‒ Bryan Chapell
BIP505‒ Jesus: Teaching Methods & Messages CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
The Method and Message of Jesus’ Teachings, Revised Edition‒ Robert H. Stein
BIP601‒ New Testament Greek: An Overview
CURRICULUM (1 of 2)
Using New Testament Greek in Ministry ‒ David Alan Black
CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
Learn to Read New Testament Greek‒ David Alan Black
Theology & Church History
TCH501‒ Introduction to Eschatology
Curriculum Included in Course
TCH502‒ Introduction to Classic Christian Theology CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
Concise Theology‒ J I Packer
Christian History Made Easy‒Timothy Paul Jones
Future Offering
TCH504‒ God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Free Will CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
Chosen But Free: A Balanced View of God’s Sovereignty and Free Will‒Norman L. Geisler
Future Offering
TCH505‒ Historic Premillennialism CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: A Case for Historic Premillennialism‒ Craig L Blomberg
2. TEXTBOOK: Not Afraid of the Antichrist‒ Michael L. Brown, Craig S. Keener, Craig L Blomberg
Under Construction
TCH506‒ Catholicism Under the Hood for Protestants CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
40 Questions About Roman Catholicism‒Gregg Allison
Future Offering
TCH601‒ The Women in Ministry Controversy CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: Paul, Women, and Wives: Marriage and Women’s Ministry in the Letters of Paul‒ Craig Keener
2. TEXTBOOK: Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle’s Vision for Men and Women in Christ‒ Cynthia Long Westfall
2. PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth‒ Gordan D. Fee
TCH602.1‒ Introduction to Systematic Theology: Scripture CURRICULUM
• Systematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine‒ Wayne A. Grudem
ALTERNATIVE: Link can be requested and furnished since this course serves as an introductory sample of Wayne Grudem’s Exhaustive Resource.
OPTIONAL COMPANION REFERENCE FOR THOSE WITH KEEN INTEREST IN DOCTRINE & CHURCH HISTORY:
• Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine‒ Gregg Allison
Bible Knowledge
Under Construction
BK501‒ Old Testament Panorama: Foundations and Insights
CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
1. TEXTBOOK: Survey of the Old Testament‒ Paul N. Benware
BK502.2‒ The Victory & Ressurection of Jesus
CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians‒ N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird
2. WORKBOOK: The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians‒ N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird
BK502.4‒ Paul & His Epistles
BK502.5‒ New Testament Authors & Letters
CURRICULUM (3 of 3)
1. TEXTBOOK: The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians‒ N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird
2. WORKBOOK: The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians‒ N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird
3. REFERENCE: New Testament Handbook, Stone Cloth Over Board, Full-color Design, Commentary, Charts, Maps, Outlines, Timelines, Word Studies
BK503‒ Jerusalem: The Contested City CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
Jerusalem: A Biblical and Historical Case for the Jewish Capital‒ Jay Sekulow
Apologetics & Evangelism
AE501.1 & AE501.2‒ Comparative Religious Systems CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
World Religions and Cults Box Set‒ Bodie Hodge, Roger Patterson
AE502‒ Introduction to Christian Apologetics CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
Reasons for Belief: Easy-to-Understand Answers to 10 Essential Questions‒ Norman L. Geisler, Patty Tunnicliffe
AE503‒ Defending The Faith With Confidence CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist‒ Norman Geisler, Frank Turek
2. STUDY GUIDE: The Official Study Guide to I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist‒ Norman Geisler, Jason Jiminez
AE504‒ Practical Evangelism CURRICULUM (3 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: Tactics 10th Anniversary Edition: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions‒ Gregory Koukl
2. REFERENCE: Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges‒ Gregory Koukl
3. TEXTBOOK: Questioning Evangelism, Third Edition: Engaging People’s Hearts the Way Jesus Did‒ Randy Newman
AE505‒ Archaeology and the Bible CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
Etched in Stone: Archeological Discoveries that Prove the Bible‒ Lisette Bassett-Brody
SUGGESTED SPECIALIZED BOOK
by TCH503 Textbook Author
Misquoting Truth: A Guide to the Fallacies of Bart Ehrman’s “Misquoting Jesus”‒ Timothy Paul Jones
Counseling, Transformation & Spiritual Power
Future Offering
CTSP501 Series‒ The Perpetual Voice of God
Curriculum Included in Courses
CTSP502‒ Freedom in Christ CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: Victory Over the Darkness: Realize the Power of Your Identity in Christ‒ Neil T. Anderson
2. STUDY GUIDE: Victory Over the Darkness Study Guide‒ Neil T. Anderson
CTSP503‒ Redemption from Tyrannical Inner Roots CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: The Search For Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God’s Eyes‒ Robert S. McGee
2. WORKBOOK: The Search for Significance – Workbook: Build Your Self-Worth on God’s Truth‒ Robert S. McGee
Curriculum Included in Courses
CTSP601‒ Deliverance Counseling Foundations & Practice
CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: Healing through Deliverance: The Foundation and Practice of Deliverance Ministry‒ Peter J Horrobin
2. TEXTBOOK: Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal‒ Richard Gallagher M.D.
CTSP602‒ Navigating The Pastoral Counseling Process CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: The Pastor and Counseling: The Basics of Shepherding Members in Need‒ Jeremy Pierre & Deepak Reju
2. REFERENCE: Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling‒ John G. Kruis
OPTIONAL: • Quick Scripture Reference-Youth
• Quick Scripture Reference- Men
• Quick Scripture Reference- Women
• Marriage on the Rock 25th Anniversary: The Comprehensive Guide to a Solid, Healthy and Lasting Marriage‒ Jimmy Evans
• The Two Sides of Love: The Secret to Valuing Differences‒ Gary Smalley & John Trent (includes personality test)
• Beyond Boundaries: Learning to Trust Again in Relationships‒ Henry Cloud & John Townsend
3. TEXTBOOK: The Bondage Breaker: Overcoming Negative Thoughts, Irrational Feelings, Habitual Sins‒ Neil T. Anderson
4. STUDY GUIDE: The Bondage Breaker Study Guide‒ Neil T. Anderson
Authentic Fire: A Response to John MacArthur’s Strange Fire ‒ Michael L. Brown PhD, Author of TCH507‒ Historic Premillennialism
Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship
The Making Of A Leader‒ Frank Damazio
Under Construction
LEC502‒ Theological Roots of the U.S. Constitution CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
Christianity and the Constitution: The Faith of Our Founding Fathers‒ John Eidsmoe
Under Construction
LEC601‒ Biblical Ethics and Contemporary Issues CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
Ethics for a Brave New World‒ John S. Feinberg, Paul D. Feinberg
SUPPLEMENTARY BOOKS‒ Associated with LEC501
• Making Small Groups Work: What Every Small Group Leader Needs to Know‒ Henry Cloud & John Townsend
SUPPLEMENTARY BOOKS‒ Associated with LEC502
• Political Sermons of the American Founding Era: 1730-1805
• Of Plymouth Plantation: 1620-1645‒
William Bradford, 1st Governor
• America’s God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations‒ William J Federer
• Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence‒ Classic Reprint From Original
LED: Degree Completion
LEC510‒ Masters Thesis
REQUIRED REFERENCE
1. REFERENCE BOOK: The Little Red Writing Book‒ William Brandon Royal
Required in BRIDGE PROGRAM
LEC610‒ Doctoral Dissertation
REQUIRED BOOK
1. REFERENCE BOOK: The Little Red Writing Book‒ William Brandon Royal
Required in BRIDGE PROGRAM