BIBL 3022 – Pauline Epistles
Barnett, Paul William. Paul: Missionary of Jesus. W.B. Eerdmans Pub., 2008.
Longnecker, Bruce W. Thinking through Paul: An Introduction to His Life, Letters, and Theology. Zondervan, 2014.
BIBL 4111 – General Epistles
Jobes, Karen H. Letters to the Church: A Survey of Hebrews and the General Epistles. Zondervan, 2011.
CHMN 3211 – ALV Technologies, System Planning, & Design
Herring, Brad. Sound, Lighting & Video: A Resource For Worship. Focal Press, 2013.
CHMN 3212 – Advanced Audio Engineering & Lighting Design
Audinate. Guide to Dante Certification and Online Training Site. [https://www.audinate.com/learning/training-certification/guide-to-dante-certification-and- online-training-site]
AVIXA. (2017). Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Handbook. [https://www.avixa.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/cert_handbook_cts- avixa-2017.pdf?sfvrsn=4bc85e85_4]
ETC. (n.d.). EOS Family Level 1 Essentials v3.1. ETC Learning Platform. [https://etcconnect.docebosaas.com/learn/course/external/view/elearning/25/eos-family- level-1-essentials-v31]
CHMN 3214 – Foundations of Sports Ministry
Garner, John. Recreation and Sports Ministry: Impacting the Postmodern Culture. LU Press, 2017. Second Edition.
CHMN4233 - Advanced Visual Presentation & Video Directing
Ciddor, Andy: Sound, CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition 3rd Edition. NA AVIXA Inc., 2019.
CHMN 4244 – Christian Ministries Internship
TBD
COMP 3121 – Computers & Their Applications
Ledger, Leonard J. Microsoft Office 365 For Beginners: The #1 Crash Course From Beginners To Advanced. 2022. Independently Published. 979-8354840113.
ENGL 3122 – Creative Writing
Starkey, David. Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief (2nd, 3rd, or 4th Edition). Bedford/St. Martin’s. 2012.
ENGL 3322 – Literature of CS Lewis
A Narnia book (student choice).
A final book chosen from the list in the syllabus.
Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life, New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
Mere Christianity, New York: HarperOne, Revised and enlarged edition, 2015.
The Abolition of Man, New York: HarperOne, 2001.
The Problem of Pain, New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2001.
The Screwtape Letters, New York: Harper Collins Publishers, Reprint Edition, 2015.
FOUN 3033 – Career Development
Bolles, Richard N. What Color Is Your Parachute? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2022.
Rath, Tom. Strengths Finder 2.0 New York, NY: Gallup Press, 2007. With Online Access Code.
HIST 2211 – Western Civilization I
Brooks, Christopher. Western Civilization: A Concise History. (Online open text, free access)
HIST 2222 – Western Civilization II
Brooks, Christopher. Western Civilization: A Concise History. (Online open text, free access)
MATH 1011 – Mathematics I
The digital textbook for Math 1011 is included in the Pearson Math Lab. The Pearson Math Lab is the required platform for all homework and tests in this course. Students receive instructions for this lab registration when the course begins. It will be the first announcement/assignment they see in Canvas. If ADDITIONAL hard copy is desired, students may purchase the following: Mathematics All Around, 7th Edition, by Thomas Pirnot, ISBN-9780136921950.
MISS 2022 – Spiritual Formation
Boa, Kenneth D. CONFORMED to HIS IMAGE, REVISED EDITION: Biblical, Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation. S.L., Zondervan, 2020.
PHED 2111 – Health and Fitness
Sharkey, Brian J., and Steven E. Gaskill. Fitness and Health, 2013, Human Kinetics. Seventh Edition
PSYC 1011 – General Psychology
TBD
PSYC 3211 – Fundamentals of Counseling
Lambert, Heath. Theology of Counseling, Zondervan Academic 2016. ISBN-10:0310518164
Adams Jay E. The Christian Counselor’s Manual: The Practice of Nouthetic Counseling, Zondervan 1986. ASIN: 031051150X
PSYC 3222 – Advanced Counseling
Welch, Edward T. Running Scared: Fear Worry and the God of Rest. 978-0-9785567 5-4
Tripp, Paul David. Instruments in the Redeemers Hands. P & R Publishing. 2002. 978-0875526072
Emlet, Michael R. Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medications. First edition. New Growth Press, 2017. ISBN-10: 194527011X; ISBN-13: 978-1945270116
PSYC 4011 – Counseling Practicum I: Observations
Edward Welch, Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness.
Wayne Mack, A Practical Guide for Effective Biblical Counseling.
PSYC 4012 – Counseling Practicum II
Lane, Timothy S. & Tripp, Paul D. How People Change. 2nd ed. Greensboro, NC: New Growth Press, 2008.
Scott, Stuart & Lambert, Heath. Counseling the Hard Cases: True Stories Illustrating the Sufficiency of God’s Resources in Scripture. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 2015.
PSYC 4122 – Marriage and Family Counseling
Kellemen, Robert W. Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling: an Equipping Guide for Pastors and Counselors. Baker Books, a Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2020. 0801094348
Kellemen, Robert W. Gospel-Centered Family Counseling: an Equipping Guide for Pastors and Counselors. Baker Books, a Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2020. 0801094356
PSYC 4244 – Counseling Internship
TBD
PSYC 4322 – Crisis Counseling
Tripp, Paul David. Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense. 9781433556777
Babler, Dr. John. Biblical Crisis Counseling Not If, But When. ISBN 9781503284241
Bridges, Jerry. Trusting God Even When Life Hurts. NavPress, ISBN 0-89109-617-5
SCIN 3211 – Life Science
Silvius, John E., Biology, Principles and Perspectives, 4th Edition; Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt
SPCH 3111 – Communicating Biblical Truth
Hays, Scott. GRASPING GOD’S WORD: A Hands-on Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. S.L., Zondervan, (4th Edition) 2020.
Hendricks, Howard G. Teaching to Change Lives: Seven Proven Ways to Make Your Teaching Come Alive. Multnomah Press, 2003.
YMIN2021 - Overseeing in Youth Ministry
Borek, John, Danny Lovett, and Elmer Towns. The Good Book on Leadership: Case Studies from the Bible. B&H Publishing Group, 2005.
Ford, Leighton. Transforming Leadership: Jesus’ Way of Creating Vision, Shaping Values, & Empowering Change. InterVarsity Press, 1991.
Wilkes, C. Gene. Jesus on Leadership: Becoming a Servant Leader. Tyndale House Publishers, 1998.
YMIN2031 - Philosophies & Programs in Youth Ministry
Fields, Doug. Purpose Driven Youth Ministry; 9 essential foundations for healthy growth. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 2013.
Stanley, Andy, and Stuart Hall. The Seven Checkpoints. West Monroe: Howard Publishing Co., 2011.