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TEXTBOOKS LISTED BY DEPARTMENT
Master of Divinity & Doctor of Ministries COMBINED
GIFTED TO STUDENTS
UPON ACADEMIC COMMENCEMENT OF COURSES
Holman Illustrated Bible Handbook‒ B&H Editorial Staff
Hardcover, 398 pages, 2018 edition. Beautiful full-color maps, photographs, reconstructions, and charts supplement the brief foundational overview of each of the Bible’s 66 books: each book’s author, main message, evidences of authenticity, and historical context.
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
BRIDGE404‒ Putting It All Together: Final Submissions & Essay
No Curriculum Required.
Biblical Interpretation & Preaching
BIP501‒ Introduction to Biblical Interpretation & Genres
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 aauthored 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.
BIP502.1 & BIP502.2‒ The Principles and Practice of Biblical Exegesis CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
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 Series‒ Christian Origins & The New Testament In It’s World
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
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
Future Offering
AE504‒ Practical Evangelism CURRICULUM (2 of 2)
1. TEXTBOOK: Tactics 10th Anniversary Edition: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions‒ Gregory Koukl
2. 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 APOLOGETIC BOOK
by TCH503 Textbook Author
Is Atheism Dead? ‒ Eric Metaxas
Credit available. Inquire.
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
Supplementary Books Associated with Pastoral Counseling:
• Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Youth‒ Patricia A. & Keith R. Miller
• Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Men‒ Keith R. Miller
• Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Women‒ Patricia A. Miller
• Marriage on the Rock 25th Anniversary: The Comprehensive Guide to a Solid, Healthy and Lasting Marriage‒ Jimmy Evans
• Please Understand Me II: Temperament, Character, Intelligence‒ David Keirsey
Authentic Fire: A Response to John MacArthur’s Strange Fire ‒ Michael L. Brown PhD, Author of TCH507‒ Historic Premillennialism
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
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‒ Contemporary Social Issues & Ethics CURRICULUM (1 of 1)
Christian Ethics: Contemporary Issues and Options‒ Norman L. Geisler
• 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
Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship: Degree Completion
LEC510‒ Masters Thesis
REQUIRED REFERENCE BOOKS
1. REFERENCE BOOK: The Little Red Writing Book‒ William Brandon Royal
Required in BRIDGE PROGRAM
2 REFERENCE BOOK: A Concise Guide to Writing a Thesis or Dissertation‒ Educational Research and Beyond 2nd Edition
LEC610‒ Doctoral Dissertation
REQUIRED REFERENCE BOOKS
1. REFERENCE BOOK: The Little Red Writing Book‒ William Brandon Royal
Required in BRIDGE PROGRAM
2 REFERENCE BOOK: A Concise Guide to Writing a Thesis or Dissertation‒ Educational Research and Beyond 2nd Edition
Reference Book Suggestions
FOUNDATIONAL
SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOK
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary‒ Chad Brand, Eric Mitchell, Holman Reference Editorial Staff
Hardcover, 1800 pages, 3rd edition.
Contemporary Bible readers are separated from the original documents by 2,000 to 3,500 years. Bridging this chasm requires linguistic, literary, geographical, historical, and cultural information. Over 6,500 articles; some 700 full-color photos, maps, reconstructions, and charts.
CONCORDANCES
The New Strong’s Expanded Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible‒ B&H Editorial Staff
Hardcover, 1968 pages, 2010 edition. Every word of the Bible is indexed with context line, verse reference, and Strong’s number. Words of Christ in red. Includes the best of “Vine’s Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words.” KJV based, but can be used with any modern Bible translation.
Holman Concise Topical Concordance‒ Holman Bible Editorial Staff
Hardcover, 692 pages. Over 1,700 topics and 40,000 Bible references. Unlike regular concordances, this volume goes beyond specific Bible words to point out passasges by themes and ideas-arranged alphabetically. Includes line drawings of artifacts, buildings & places.
GREEK‒ ENGLISH LEXICON
SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOK
The Concise Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament‒ Frederick W. Danker
Frederick William Danker, renowned for his 2000 revision of Bauer’s Greek-English Lexicon, brings his expertise to this accessible and richly informative resource. Designed for ministers, seminarians, translators, and students, it goes beyond brief glosses by offering clear, idiomatic definitions along with etymologies, usage notes, and abundant biblical references. It also thoughtfully distinguishes context-specific meanings and highlights the cultural and linguistic background essential to understanding New Testament Greek.
GEOGRAPHY
SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOK
Holman Bible Atlas: A Complete Guide to the Expansive Geography of Biblical History‒ Thomas Briscoe for Intervarsity Press
Hardcover, 256 pages, 2014 edition. Winner of the ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award- the leading Bible atlas in the English language. More than 100 color photographs, 132 full-color maps, timelines, chart summaries, and helpful sidebars.
SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOK
Holman Illustrated Guide To Biblical Geography: Reading the Land‒ B&H Editorial Staff, 2020 edition
Hardcover, 440 pages. Better understand the living context in which biblical events took place through viewing the illustrated realities of land forms and climate, relation of one city to another, and the use of strategic routes. The Land of Ancient Israel: Southern Regions (Judah/Judea), Central Regions (Israel/Samaria), Northern Regions (Galilee).