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Textbooks - Spring 2012

  • CM 5000 - Spiritual Formation - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Online Course - January 9 to March 2)

    Bunyan, John. The Pilgrim’s Progress. Oxford World’s Classics. W. R. Owens, edited with introduction and notes. New York: Oxford, 2003. ISBN: 0192803611.

    McGrath, Alister E. Christian Spirituality: An Introduction: Malden, MA: Blackwell, 1999.

    ISBN: 0631212817.

    Whitney, Donald. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1991. ISBN: 1576830276.

  • CM 5005 - Theology of the Christian Life - Dr. Larry Mcdonald
    (Online Course - March 5 to April 27)

    Bridges, Jerry and Gary Bevington. The Bookends of the Christian Life. Wheaton: Crossway, 2009. ISBN # 1433503190.

    McDonald, Larry S. The Merging of Theology and Spirituality: An Examination of the Life and Work of Alister E. McGrath. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2006. ISBN # 0761834680.

    Packer, J.I. Rediscovering Holiness: Know the Fullness of Life with God. Ventura, CA: Regal, 2009. ISBN # 0830751068.

    Tidball, Dereck. The Message of  Holiness. The Bible Speaks Today series. Downers Grove: InterVaristy, 2010. ISBN # 083082412X.

  • CM 5010 - Devotional classics of the Christian Faith - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Fairview Campus)
    Augustine. Confessions. Oxford World’s Classics. Henry Chadwick, translator. New York: Oxford, 1998. ISBN: 0192833723.

    Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Life Together and Prayerbook of the Bible, in Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, Volume 5, edited by Geffrey B. Kelly. Translated by Daniel W. Bloesch and James H. Burtness. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996. ISBN: 978-0-8006-8325-2.

    Bunyan, John. Grace Abounding: With Other Spiritual Autobiographies. Oxford World's Classics. John Stachniewski and Anita Pacheco, eds. New York: Oxford, 2008. ISBN # 0199554986.

    Calvin, John. Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life. Henry J. Van Andel, trans. Grand

    Rapids: Baker, 2004. ISBN: 0801065283.

    Edwards, Jonathan. Revival. Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1984.  ISBN: 0851514316.

  • CM 5311 - Effective Evangelism in the Local Church - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Online Course - January 9 to March 2)

    Reid, Alvin. Radically Unchurched: Who They Are and How to Reach Them, 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2002. ISBN-0825436338.

    Terry, John M. Church Evangelism: Creating a Culture for Growth in Your Congregation. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1997. ISBN-0805410651.

    Towns, Elmer, Ed Stetzer, and Warren Bird. Eleven Innovations In The Local Church: How Today’s Leaders Can Learn, Discern, and Move Into the Future. Regal, 2007. ISBN # 0830743782.

    Warren, Rick. The Purpose Driven Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995. ISBN # 0310201063.

  • CM 5332 - Leadership Development - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Fairview Campus)

    Blanchard, Ken. The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence. Colorado Springs: Cook, 2007.  ISBN: 978-0781445436.

    Blanchard, Ken and Phil Hodges. Lead Like Jesus: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time. Nashville: Nelson, 2008. ISBN: 9781400314201.  

    MacArthur, John. The Book on Leadership. Nashville: Nelson, 2004. ISBN # 0-7852-6251-2.

    Pue, Carson, Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. ISBN: 0-8010-9187-X.

  • MCM 5360 - Intercultural Studies Seminar - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (April 19-21 at the Ethnic America Summit in Spartanburg.  Course also meets February 4 and March 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:00 n.)

    Carroll, Daniel. Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church, and the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2008. ISBN: 978-0801035661.

    Lane, Patty.  A Beginner’s Guide to Crossing Cultures: Making Friends in a Multicultural World. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2002. ISBN: 978-0830823468.

    Pocock, Michael and Joe Henriques. Cultural Change in Your Church: Helping Your Church Thrive in a Diverse Society. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2007. ISBN: 978-1556352256.

  • CM 6390 - Integration Project - Dr. Larry McDonald - Dr Bill Cashion
    (Class meeting on January 9, 6-9 p.m.)

    Strunk, William and E. B. White. The of Elements Style, 4th ed. New York: Longman, 2000. ISBN: 020530902X.

    Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 7th ed, Chicago: University of Chicago, 2007. ISBN: 0226823377.

    Vyhmeister, Nancy Jean. Your Guide to Writing Quality Research Papers: For Students of Religion and Theology, 2nd ed., Zondervan, 2008. ISBN: 031027440-0.

  • NT 5300 - New Testament Research and Application - Dr. Ken Hemphill
    (Fairview Campus)

    Kostenberger, Andreas J., L. Scott Kellum and Charles L. Quarles. The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown. Nashville: B & H, 2009.  ISBN # 978-080544365-3.

    Longenecker, Bruce W., The Lost Letters of Pergamum: A Story from the New Testament World  Grand. Rapids: Baker, 2002.  ISBN # 978-0-8010-2607-2.

  • NT 5337 - The Book of John - Dr. Hayne Griffin
    (Fairview Campus)

    Carson, D. A. The Gospel According to John. Pillar New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990. ISBN: 978-0802836830.

  • OT 5300 - Old Testament Research and Application - Dr. Keith Lester
    (Online Course - March 5 to April 27)

    Dillard, Raymond B. and Tremper Longman, III.  An Introduction to the Old Testament, 2nd ed.  Grand Rapids:  Zondervan, 2006. ISBN:  0310263417.

  • TH 5345 - Christian Faith and World Religions - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Fairview Campus)

    Corduan, Winfried. Neighboring Faiths: A Christian Introduction to World Religions. Downers Grove: InterVarstiy, 1998. ISBN: 9780830815241.

    Olasky, Marvin. The Religions Next Door: What We Need to Know About Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam - And What Reporters Are Missing. Nashville: B & H, 2004. ISBN: 9780805431438.

    Tennent, Timothy C. Theology in the Context of World Christianity. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007. ISBN: 9780310275114.


Textbooks-Summer 2012

  • BI 5300-Biblical Interpretation - Dr. Donny Mathis
    (Online – May 14 to July 8)
    Klein, William W., Craig L. Blomberg, and Robert L. Hubbard, Jr. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, rev. ed.  Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2004. ISBN: 9780785252252.

    Stein, Robert H.  A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible, 2nd ed.  Grand Rapids:  Baker Academic, 2011.  ISBN:  978-0-8010-3373-5.

    Metzger, Bruce.  The Bible in Translation:  Ancient and English Versions.  Grand Rapids:  Baker Academic, 2001.  ISBN:  978-0-8010-2282-1. 

  • TH 5300-Christian Theology - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Online – May 14 to July 8)
    Akin, Daniel L., ed.  A Theology for the Church.  Nashville:  B & H, 2007.  ISBN:  9780805426403.

    Stott, John R. W.  Your Mind Matters:  The Place of the Mind in the Christian Life.  IVP Classics Series.  Downers Grove:  InterVarsity, 2007.  ISBN:  0830834087.

  • CM 5334-Practicum in the Southern Baptist Convention - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Orlando, FL)

    Brand, Chad and David Hankins.  One Sacred Effort:  The Cooperative Program of  Southern Baptists.  Nashville:  B & H, 2006.  ISBN:  0805431632.

    George, Timothy and David S. Dockery.  Theologians of the Baptist Tradition, 2nd ed.  Nashville:  B & H, 2001.  ISBN:  0805417729.

    Norman, R. Stanton.  The Baptist Way:  Distinctives of a Baptist Church.  Nashville:  B & H, 2005.  ISBN:  0805431527.

  • CM 5355-Practicum in International Missions - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Venezuela, South America – July 20 – July 28)
    Bahuley, Kitt.  CuttureShock!  Venezuela:  A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette.  Oregon city, OR:  Cavendish, Marshall Corporation, 2009.  ISBN-13:  9780761455691.

    Elmer, Duane.  Cross-cultural Servanthood:  Serving the World in Christlike Humility.  Downers Grove:  IVP Books, 2006.  ISBN-10:  0830833781.

  • CM 5305-Personal Evangelism-Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Fairview Campus-June 7-8 and June 11-13)

    Metzger, Will.  Tell the Truth:  The Whole Gospel to the Whole Person by Whole People.  Downers Grove:  Inter-varsity Press, 2002.  ISBN:  10:  0-8308-2322-0.

    Reid, Alvin.  Evangelism Handbook:  Biblical, Spiritual, Intentional, Missional.  Nashville:  B & H, 2009.  ISBN:  978-0-8054-4542-8.

Textbooks - Fall 2011

  • BI 5300-Biblical Interpretation - Dr. Steve Patton
    (Fairview Campus)

    Klein, William W., Craig L. Blomberg, and Robert L. Hubbard, Jr. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Rev. ed.  Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2004. ISBN # 9780785252252
  • CM 5000-Spiritual Formation - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Fairview Campus)
    Bunyan, John. The Pilgrim’s Progress. Oxford World’s Classics. W. R. Owens, edited with introduction and notes. New York: Oxford, 2003. ISBN # 0192803611.

    McGrath, Alister E. Christian Spirituality: An Introduction: Malden, MA: Blackwell, 1999.
    ISBN # 0631212817.

    Whitney, Donald. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1991. ISBN # 1576830276.
  • CM 5310-Evangelism and Church Planting - Dr. Geoff Hammond
    (Online Course – October 10 – December 2)

    Brock, Charles, Indigenous Church Planting: A Practical Journey. Neosho, MO: Church Growth International, 1994.  ($10.00 (U.S.) if ordered from www.churchgrowthinternational.com)

    Payne, Jervis David, Discovering Church Planting: An Introduction to the Whats, Whys, and Hows of Global Church Planting. Colorado Springs, CO: Authentic/Paternoster, 2009.  ISBN # 13-978-1-60657-029-6.

    Stetzer, Ed, Planting Missional Churches. Nashville, TN: Broadman and Holman, 2003. ISBN # 0-8054-4370-3 (If a student has already used Ed Stetzer’s book at the undergraduate level then he should buy: Malphurs, Aubrey, Church Planting for the 21st Century. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1992. ISBN # 0-8010-6295-0).

    Sjorgen, Steve, Rob Lewin, Community of Kindness: A Fresh Approach to Planting and Growing a Church. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 2003. ISBN # 0-8307-2972-0.
  • CM 5332-Leadership Development - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Online Course – August 15 – October 7)
    Arbinger Institute, Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box, 2nd ed. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2010. ISBN # 1576759776.

    MacArthur, John. The Book on Leadership. Nashville: Nelson, 2004. ISBN # 0-7852-6251-2.

    Pue, Carson, Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. ISBN # 0-8010-9187-X.

    Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer, 2nd rev. Chicago:  Moody, 1994. ISBN # 0-8024-6799-7.
  • CM 5345-Christian Missions - Dr. Gerald Roe
    (Online Course – August 15 – October 7)    

    Allen, Roland. Missionary Methods: St. Paul's or Ours? Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1962.  ISBN # 978-0802810014.
    Guthrie, Stan. Missions in the Third Millennium: 21 Key Trends for the 21st Century. Waynesboro, GA: Paternoster Publishing, 2000.  ISBN # 1842270427.

    Terry, John Mark, Ebbie Smith, Justice Anderson, eds. Missiology: An Introduction to the Foundations, History, and Strategies of World Missions. Nashville: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1998.  ISBN # 0805410759.

  • CM 5390-Christian Education in the Local Congregation:  Building a Great Commission Sunday School - Dr. Ken Hemphill
    (Fairview Campus Course)

    Hemphill, Ken. EKG: Empowering Kingdom Growth: The Heartbeat of God. Nashville:  Broadman, 2004. ISBN # 0805431470.

    Hemphill, Ken. Revitalizing the Sunday Morning Dinosaur:  A Sunday School Growth Strategy for the 21st Century. Nashville: Broadman, 1996. ISBN # 0805461744.

    Hemphill, Ken. Eternal Impact: The Passion of Kingdom-Centered Communities. Nashville:  Broadman, 2008. ISBN # 0805446605.

    Hemphill, Ken. The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth. Overcoming Artificial Barriers to Growth, 2nd ed. Auxano Press, 2011. ISBN # 978-0-578-07988-2.

    Parr, Steve R. Sunday School That Really Works: A Strategy for Connecting Congregations and Communities. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2010. ISBN # 9780825435676.
  • CM 6390-Integration Project - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Fairview Campus and Online Course – August 15 – December 2)
    Strunk, William and E. B. White. The of Elements Style, 4th ed. New York: Longman, 2000. ISBN # 020530902X.

    Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 7th ed, Chicago: University of Chicago, 2007. ISBN # 0226823377.

    Vyhmeister, Nancy Jean. Your Guide to Writing Quality Research Papers: For Students of Religion and Theology, 2nd ed., Zondervan, 2008. ISBN # 031027440-0.
  • CO 5320-Pre-Marital and Marriage Counseling - Dr. Ronald Vaughan
    (Fairview Campus Course)

    Spencer, Aida and William, and Tracy, Steve and Celestia.  Marriage at the Crossroads: Couples in Conversation about Discipleship, Gender Roles, Decision Making, and Intimacy. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2009. ISBN # 0830828907.

    Worthington, Jr., Everett L.  Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling: A Guide to Brief Therapy. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2005. ISBN# 0830827641.

    Wright, H. Norman. The Premarital Counseling Handbook. Chicago: Moody Press, 1992. ISBN #  0802463827.
  • NT 5300-New Testament Research and Application - Dr. Steve Patton
    (Online Courses – October 10 – December 2)

    Blomberg, Craig. Making Sense of the New Testament: Three Crucial Questions.  Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004. ISBN # 13: 978-0801027475.

    Carson, D.A. and Douglas J. Moo. An Introduction to the New Testament.  2nd ed.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005. ISBN # 9780310238591.

  • OT 5300-Old Testament Research and Application - Dr. Keith Lester
    (Fairview Campus)

    Dillard, Raymond B. and Tremper Longman, III.  An Introduction to the Old Testament, 2nd ed.  Grand Rapids:  Zondervan, 2006. ISBN # 0310263417.