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
No text required. Resources will be provided.
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
George, Shawn, et al., Introduction to Psychology from a Christian Worldview, ; Kendall Hunt Publishing ; Publication date. February 13, 2023 ; ISBN-13. 979-8765721926 ; Edition, 2nd.
Welch, Edward T., Blame it on the Brain, Greensboro, NC: New Growth Press, 2011. ISBN- 13:978-0-87552-602-7 ISBN 10: 0-87552-602-0
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.