ANTH3022 (MISS 3022)- Cultural Anthropology
Howell & Paris. Introducing Cultural Anthropology: A Christian Perspective, Baker Academic, 978-0801038877
Corbett & Fikkert. When Helping Hurts, Moody, ISBN: 978-0802409980
ARTT3022- Media Appreciation
Woods & Patton. Prophetically Incorrect, Brazos Press, 978-1587432767
BIBL1022- Pentateuch
Gary Schnittjer. The Torah Story, Zondervan, ISBN: 978-0310248613
BIBL2011- Former Prophets
Howard, David M. An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books. Moody Publishers, 2007
BIBL2022- Latter Prophets
VanGemeren. Interpreting the Prophetic Word: An Introduction to the Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament.
BIBL2122- Life of Christ
Strauss, Mark L. Four Portraits, One Jesus: A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-310-22697-0.
BIBL2211- Hermeneutics
Plummer, Robert L. 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible; Kregal Academic, 2nd Edition, 2021.
BIBL3022- Pauline Epistles
BIBL3111- Acts/Romans
Kent, Homer A., Jr. Jerusalem to Rome: Studies in the Book of Acts. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1972.
Bird, Michael F., The Story of God Bible Commentary: Romans. Tremper Longman III & Scot Mcknight Gen Ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2016.
BIBL3452- Psalms
McCann. A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalm, Abingdon, 978 0687414680
BIBL3491- Exploring Biblical Wisdom
Penchansky. Understanding, Wisdom, Literature, Eerdmans, 978-0802867063
Bullock. Introduction to Old Testament Poetic Books, Moody, 978-0802441577
BIBL4022- Daniel-Revelation
Four Views on the Book of Revelation: Pate, Marvin, editor. Four Views on the Book of Revelation. Zondervan, 2000. ISBN 978-0310210801.
Daniel (The John Walvoord Prophecy Commentaries): Walvoord, John F. Daniel. Moody Publishers, 2012. ISBN 9780802417442.
Revelation (The John Walvoord Prophecy Commentaries): Walvoord, John F. Revelation. Moody Publishers, 2011. ISBN 9780802473127.
BIBL4111- General Epistles
Jobes. Letters to the Church.
Colton, Charles J. Core Christianity. Panama Baptist Press. ISBN: 978- 1600343490
Bateman. Four Views on the Warning Passages in Hebrews.
CHMN3462 (ENGL3462)- Children's Literature
Stoodt. Children's Literature, Amspaugh, Hunt, 4th edition, Gorsuch Scarisbrick Publishers, 0-13-777806-6
CHMN4244- Christian Ministries Internship
No text required
COMP3121- Computers and Their Applications
Ledger, Leonard J. Microsoft Office 365 For Beginners: The #1 Crash Course From Beginners To Advanced. 2022. Independently Published. 979-8354840113.
ENGL1011- English Composition I
Kirszner & Mandell. Patterns for College Writing (13th), BSM, ISBN: 978-1457666520
Philip Dow, Virtuous Minds, IVP
ENGL1022- English Composition II
Arp & Johnson. Perrine’s Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense, 10th, Cengage Learning, 978-1413033083
ENGL2312- Survey of American Literature
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.
Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea.
Alice Walker, The Color Purple.
ENGL2322- Survey of British Literature
Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.
John Gardner, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, In a Modern English Version With a Critical Introduction.
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice.
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity.
ENGL3122- Creative Writing
Starkey, David. 2012. Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief (2nd, 3rd, or 4th Edition). Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN. 978- 1457611568
ENGL3322- Literature of C.S. 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.
FOUN2011- Personal Growth and Development
Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile. The road back to you: An Enneagram journey to self-discovery. IVPBooks,2016. 978-0830846191
John Maxwell, How successful people grow. Center Street, 2014. ISBN: 9781599953687
FOUN2022- Faith and Money
Randy Alcorn, Managing God’s Money: A Biblical Guide. Publisher: Eternal Perspective Ministries, 2011. ISBN:9781414345536
Scott and Bethany Palmer, The 5 Money Personalities, Thomas Nelson Publishing, 2013. 978-0-8499-6478-7
FOUN3022- Career Development
Bolles, Richard N. The Job-Hunter’s Survival Guide – How to Find Hope and Rewarding Work, Even When “There Are No Jobs”. Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press, 2009. Print.
GREK2211- Elements of Greek I
Plummer and Merkle, Beginning with New Testament Greek.
GREK2222- Elements of Greek II
Plummer and Merkle, Beginning with New Testament Greek.
HEBR2211- Reading Hebrew Prose I
Pratico, Gary Davis, and Miles V Van Pelt. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan. 2007
Pratico, Gary Davis, and Miles V Van Pelt. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Workbook. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan. 2007
HEBR2222- Reading Hebrew Prose II
TBD
HIST2111- US History I
U.S. History (Open Stax) Book: U.S. History (OpenStax) - Humanities LibreTexts.
HIST2122- US History II
U.S. History (Open Stax) Book: U.S. History (OpenStax) - Humanities LibreTexts
HIST2211- Western Civilization I
Christopher Brooks, Western Civilization: A Concise History. (Online open text, free access)
HIST2222- Western Civilization II
Christopher Brooks, Western Civilization: A Concise History, (Online open text, free access)
HIST3322- Constitutional Law and American Gov't
Stephen & Scheb, American Constitutional Law, 6th ed
HIST4422- History of Christianity
Cairns, Christianity Through the Centuries (3rd edition), Zondervan, 978-0310208129
MATH1011- 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 Blackbaud. If ADDITIONAL hard copy is desired, students may purchase the following: Mathematics All Around, 7th Edition, by Thomas Pirnot, ISBN-9780136921950
MISS2121- Global Engagement
Johnstone, The Future of the Global Church, IVP, 978- 0830856954
Mandryk, Operation World, IVP, 978-0830857241
MISS2022 (PRTH2022)- Spiritual Formation
Boa, Kenneth D. CONFORMED to HIS IMAGE, REVISED EDITION: Biblical, Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation. S.L., Zondervan, 2020.
MISS2222- Missiology
Van Rheenen, Gailyn. Missions: Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Strategies. 2nd ed. Print. ISBN: 978-0-310- 25237-5
Piper, John. Let the Nations Be Glad!, 3rd ed. Print. ISBN: 978-0-801-03641-5
MISS3211 (URBN 3211)- Cross-Cultural Communication
Hesselgrave, David J. Communicating Christ Cross Culturally. Zondervan Publishing House, 1991.
Meyer, Erin. The Culture Map: Breaking through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business. Public Affairs., 2014
MISS3222- Church Planting & Growth
Ed Stetzer, Planting Missional Churches, B&H Academic, ISBN: 978-0805443707
Alan Hirsch, The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating the Missional Church, Brazos Press ISBN: 978-1587431647
MISS3422 (RELG 3422)- Comparative Religions
Irving Hexham, Understanding World Religions, Zondervan. 2011. 978-0310259442
MISS4022- Field Internship
David Platt, Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live. 2013. Tyndale House Publishers. 978-1414373287
David Platt, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream. 2011. Multnomah Books. 978-1601422217
MISS4322 (LING4322)- Linguistics
Parker & Riley, Linguistics for Non-Linguists, 5th ed.
ORGL2011- Biblical Concepts of Leadership
Borek, Lovett, & Towns, The Good Book on Leadership, B&H Academic, 978-0805431674
Leighton Ford, Transforming Leadership, IVP Books, 978-0830816521
C. Gene Wilkes, Jesus on Leadership, Tyndale House, 978-0842318631
ORGL2022- Leadership and Management
Michael Armstrong, Armstrong’s Handbook of Management and Leadership.
Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.
Patrick Lencioni, Death by Meeting.
ORGL3022- Leadership Development
John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leaders Around You, Thomas Nelson, ISBN: 978-0785281115
John C. Maxwell, The 5 Levels of Leadership, Center Street, ISBN: 978-1599953632
Byrne & Rees, The Successful Leadership Development Program, Pfeiffer, ISBN: 978-1118420607
Jeff Iorg, The Painful Side of Leadership, B&H Books, ISBN: 978-0805448702
ORGL3051- Organizational Behavior
J. Bowditch and A. Buono, A Primer on Organizational Behavior (7th ed.).
K. Patterson, et al. Influencer: The Power to Change Anything.
Larry Osborn, Sticky Teams. (Optional)
ORGL4011- Fundamentals of Business Management
Peri H. Pakroo, Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide.
Rodd Wagner and James K. Harter, 12: The Elements of Great Managing.
ORGL4244- Organizational Leadership Internship
TBD
PHED2111- Health and Fitness
Sharkey, Brian J., and Steven E. Gaskill, Fitness and Health, Human Kinetics. Seventh Edition. 2013.
PHIL1031- Life, Ethics, and Worldview
Rae, S. B. (2016). Introducing Christian Ethics: A Short Guide to Making Moral Choices. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN: 978-0-3105-2118-1
Sire, J. W. (2009). The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2009.
PHIL4011- Introduction to Philosophy
NASH, Ronald H. Life’s Ultimate Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy. Grand Rapids, MI, Zondervan Publishing House, 1999.
MORELAND, James PORTER, and Dallas WILLARD. Love Your God with All Your Mind: the Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul. NavPress, 2012.
PHIL4022- Ethics
Anderson, J. Kerby. Christian Ethics in Plain Language. Nashville, TN, Nelson Reference & Electronic, 2005.
Rae, Scott B. Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics. Grand Rapids, MI, Zondervan, 4th Edition.
PRTH3021 (CHMN3021)- The Church in the 21st Century
Keller, Timothy. Center Church. 2012. Zondervan. 978- 0310494188
PRTH3221 (CHMN 3221)- Essentials of Christian Ministry
Jim Vogel, The Pastor: A Guide for God’s Faithful Servant, RBP, ISBN: 978-1607765844
PRTH3242 (CHMN3242)- Strategies for Kingdom Expansion
TBD
PRTH4244- Pastoral Internship
No text required
PSYC1011- General Psychology
Griggs, Richard A., Psychology: A concise Introduction, Fifth Edition, New York, NY: Worth Publishers Macmillan Learning, 2017. 978-1-3190-5919-4
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
PSYC1122- Family Foundations
Clark, Mindy Starns and Leslie Gould. The Amish Midwife. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2011.
Kostenberger, Andreas and David W. Jones. God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation, 2nd ed. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010.
PSYC2011- Theories of Counseling
Siang-Yang Tan, Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective, Baker Academic, 978-0801029660
Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, P&R Publishing, 978-0875526072
PSYC2311- Child Development
Child Development, 8th edition by Laura E. Berk. ISBN- 13: 978-0-205-61559-9, ISBN-10: 0-205-61559-7
PSYC3031- Abnormal Psychology
Ronald J. Comer, Jonathan S. Comer, Abnormal Psychology (10th edition). ISBN-13: 978-1319066949, ISBN-10: 1319066941
PSYC3211- Fundamentals of Counseling
Adams, Jay E. The Christian Counselor’s Manual. Grand Rapids, MI. Zondervan. 1986.
Lambert, Heath. A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. 2016
PSYC4022- Applied Research and Statistics
Salkind, Neil J. Exploring Research (8th Edition), Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0205093816; ISBN-10: 0205093817.
PSYC4122- 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. ISBN-10 : 0801094348
Kellemen, Robert W. Gospel-Centered Family Counseling: An Equipping Guide for Pastors and Counselors. Baker Books, a Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2020. ISBN-10 : 0801094356
PSYC4244- Counseling Internship
The Therapeutic Expedition: Equipping the Christian Counselor for the Journey. John C. Thomas & Lisa Sosin.
PSYC4322- Crisis Counseling
Paul David Tripp, Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense. 9781433556777
Dr. John Babler, Biblical Crisis Counseling Not If But When, ISBN 9781503284241
Jerry Bridges, Trusting God Even When Life Hurts, NavPress, ISBN 0-89109-617-5
RELG2211- World Religions
Partridge, Christopher, General Editor. Introduction to World Religions: Study Edition (Fortress Press, Minneapolis, 2005). Print. ISBN: 9780800698430
SCIN3211- Life Science
Silvius, Biology: Principles & Perspectives, 4th ed.
SCIN3222- Earth Science
Morris, The Young Earth, Master Books, 978-0890514986
Skinner & Murck, The Blue Planet, Wiley, 978- 0471236436
SPCH2011- Fundamentals of Speech
TBD
SPCH3111- 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.
SPCH3211- Ministry Communication for Women
Arthur, K. How to study your Bible. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers. 2001.
Kent, C. Speak up with confidence. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. 2007.
SPCH3311- Homiletics
Haddon Robinson. Biblical Preaching, 2001. Baker Academic. 2001. 978-0801022623
Howard Hendricks. Teaching to Change Lives. Multnomah. 2003. 978-1590521380
SPCH3322- Homiletics Lab
Fee, G. and Stuart, D. How to Read the Bible for all its Worth, 3rd or 4th Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. 2014. ISBN: 978-0310517825
Horton, M. Pilgrim theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. 2013. ISBN: 978-0310330646
Duvall, J. and Hays, J. Living God's Word. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan. 2012. ISBN: 978-0310292104
TESL2031- Structure of the English Language
Graeme Kennedy, Structure and Meaning in English, Routledge ISBN: 978-0582506329
TESL2111 (ENGL2111)- Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Brown, H. Douglas. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching, 5th ed. White Plains: Pearson Education, 2007.
TESL2122 (ENGL2122)- Methods of TESOL
Chamot, The Calla Handbook, 2nd ed.
TESL3022- College Level TESL
H. Douglas Brown, Assessment (2nd), Pearson Education, ESL ISBN: 978-0138149314
TESL4011- Language Program & Curriculum Design
Richard-Amato, Making it Happen, 4th ed.
TESL4233- Internship in TESL
No text required.
THEO1142- Evangelism and Belief Systems
Hexham, Irving. 2019. Encountering World Religions. Zondervan. ISBN. 978-0-310-58860-3
Chan, Sam. 2018. Evangelism in a Skeptical World. Zondervan. ISBN. 978-0-310-53471-6
Clark, Mark. 2017. The Problem of God. Zondervan. ISBN. 978-0-310-53522-5
THEO3011- Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Second Edition) by Wayne Grudem
Systematic Theology Workbook (Second Edition) by Wayne Grudem
THEO3022- Systematic Theology II
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Second Edition) by Wayne Grudem
Systematic Theology Workbook (Second Edition) by Wayne Grudem
THEO4411- Apologetics
William Lane Craig, On Guard for Students: A Thinker’s Guide to the Christian Faith. (Colorado Springs: David C. Cook, 2015). 978-0-7814-1299-5
Ravi Zacharias and Norman Geisler, eds., Who Made God? (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003). ISBN: 978-0-3102-4710-4
THEO4433- Worldview Integration
Huffman, Douglas S. Christian Contours. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2011.
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.
YMIN3012 - Effective Teaching
Hendricks, Howard G. Teaching to Change Lives: Seven Proven Ways to Make Your Teaching Come Alive. Multnomah Publishers, 1987.
Richards, Lawrence O., and Gary J. Bredfeldt. Creative Bible Teaching. Moody Publishers, 1998.
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.
YMIN3032 - Camps & Missions
Powell, Kara E., and Brad M. Griffin. Deep Justice Journeys: 50 Activities to Move from Mission Trips to Missional Living. Zondervan, 2009.
Ellis, Lynne, and Doug Fields. Mission Trips from Start to Finish: How to Organize and Lead Impactful Mission Trips. Group Publishing, 2008.
Gilmore, Rachel. The Complete Leader's Guide to Christian Retreats. Judson Press, 2008.
YMIN4144 - Youth Ministry Internship
Robbins, Duffy. The Ministry of Nurture: A Youth Worker's Guide to Discipling Teenagers. Zondervan, 1990.