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Fall 2009 Booklists [Last update: 8/31/09 - SEPM 980]

SEGS 501  Introduction to Biblical Studies (Appler)

Epp, Eldon Jay.  Junia. The First Woman Apostle. Augsburg Fortress, 2005. 978-0800637712
 

SEGS 502 Learning As Ministry (Stoudt)

Cetuk,Virginia Samuel. What to Expect in Seminary (Abingdon Press, 1998)

McKim, Donald K. Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms (Westminster Press, 1996)

Taylor, Barbara Brown. Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith (Harper Collins, 2007)

Hacker, Diana. The Bedford Handbook, 7th Edition (Bedford/St. Martins, 2006) (Or whatever the most current edition is for the fall)
 

SEGS 913 Inter Seminary Seminar (Dreydoppel)

Recommended Book

Geisler, Norman L., and Ralph E. MacKenzie. Roman Catholics and Evangelicals:  Agreements and Differences. Baker Academic, 1995.
ISBN-10 : 0801038758 ISBN-13 : 9780801038754


SEBO 603 The Literature, Religion, and Culture of the Old Testament (Appler)

Michael Coogan. The Old Testament. The Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures. Oxford, 2006. 978-0195139112

Howard Cox, History or Story? Is the Old Testament a History Book or a Story Book? University Press, 2004.

Recommendation: Bruce Birch, Peterson, Brueggeman, Fretheim. A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament. Nashville: Abingdon, 2005.
 

SEBO 913 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (Appler)

Page Kelley,Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar. Eerdmans: 978-0802805980

Page Kelley, et. al, A Handbook to Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar. Eerdmans: 978-0802808288

Hebrew Tutor (CD-ROM Parson’s Technology) 978-1572640610
 

SEBO 925 Jeremiah and Ezekiel (Appler)

Stiebert, Johanna. The Exile And the Prophet's Wife: Historic Events And Marginal Perspectives (Interfaces) (Paperback), Liturgical press, 2005. 978-0814651773 14.95

Peterson, David, ed., Tucker, and Seitz, eds. The New Interpreter's Bible : Isaiah - Ezekiel (Volume 6) ISBN 978-0687278190 retail: $72.00  Amazon: $45.36


SEBN 634 The Gospels and Acts in a Global Context (Luckritz Marquis)

A modern translation of the Bible.

Kurt Aland, Synopsis of the Four Gospels, 26th edition (United Bible Societies, 1982).
[Students may need to look for this on amazon.com. They should buy the $20 version, NOT the $90 version.)

ONE of the following NT intros:
Raymond E. Brown, An Introduction to the New Testament (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1997).
   OR
Luke Timothy Johnson, The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation, 3rd edition (SCM Press, 2003).
 

SEBN 922 Itinerancy, Mission, & Cross-Cultural Witness in Earliest Christianity (Luckritz Marquis)

A modern translation of the Bible.

Kurt Aland, Synopsis of the Four Gospels, 26th edition (United Bible Societies, 1982).
[Students may need to look for this on amazon.com. They should buy the $20 version, NOT the $90 version.)


SEDO 613 Introduction to Theology (Kim)

1) McGrath, Alister E.  Christian Theology: An Introduction. Fourth Edition,Oxford:  Blackwell Publishing,2007. 

2) McGrath, Alister E.  Theology:  The Basics.  Oxford:  Blackwell Publishing, 2004.

3) Migliore, Daniel.  Faith Seeking Understanding:  An Introduction to Christian Theolog.,  Second Edition.Grand Rapids:  William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company,2004.
 

SEDO 833 Credo (Kim)

1)  Stone, Howard W. & James O. Duke, How to Think Theologically.  Minneapolis:  Fortress Press, 1996.

2)  McGrath, Alister,  The Christian Theology Reader.  Third Edition.  Oxford:  Blackwell Publishing, 2007.
 

SEDO 924 Theology from the Underside (Kim)

1)  De La Torre, Miguel editor. Handbook of U.S. Theologies of  Liberation.  St. Louis:  Chalice Press, 2004.

2)  Thistlethwaite, Susan Brooks & Engel, Mary Potter, editors.  Lift Every Voice:  Constructing Christian Theologies from the Underside.  Maryknoll:  Orbis Books, 1998. 
 


SEHS 613 Christian Story (Dreydoppel)

Required Books

Justo Gonzalez The Story of Christianity. Prince Press, 2004 ISBN 10: 1-56563-522-1 ISBN-13: 978-1-565-63522-7 Link to book on www.christianbook.com

Philip Jenkins The Next Christendom. Revised edition Oxford University Press, 2007 ISBN-10: 0-19518-307-X ISBN-13: 978-0-195-18307-8

Recommended Books

Mary Lynn Rampola A Pocket Guide to Writing in History. Fifth edition Bedford/St. Martin's, 2007 ISBN 10:  0-312-44673-X ISBN 13: 978-0-313-44673-4

Robert Walton Chronological and Background Charts of Church History. Revised edition Zondervan Publishing Company, 2005 ISBN-10: 0-310-25813-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-310-25813-1
 

SEHS 962 Ancient Unity (Dreydoppel)

Required Books (Available from the Moravian Historical Society, 214 East Center Street, Nazareth (18064), Telephone:  610.759.5070) 
The instructor will take orders for them on the first day of class and will have the orders filled by the second class session.

Atwood, Craig. The Theology of the Czech Brethren from Hus to Comenius Pennsylvania State University Press, 2009 978-0-271-03532-1

Crews, C. Daniel. Faith, Love, Hope:  A History of the Unitas Fratrum Moravian Archives, 2008 978-0-9719411-3-7

Out-of-print Required books  (Photocopies will be available from the instructor.)

Spinka, Matthew. John Amos Comenius:  That Incomparable Moravian.  Second edition.  New York:  Russell and Russell, 1967.

Spinka, Matthew. John Hus:  A Biography. Princeton:  Princeton University Press, 1968.

Recommended Book (available from the Moravian Historical Society (as above) and also from the Moravian Inter-Provincial Board of Communications, 1021 Center Street, Bethlehem)

Rican, Rudolf. The History of the Unity of Brethren:  A Protestant Hussite Church in Bohemia and Moravia. The Moravian Church in America, 1992. 978-187842205-7
 

SEHS 971 Spiritual Guides From the Early Church (Wagner)

Required Books
Author: Gregory of Nyssa
    Gregory of Nyssa. Life of Moses. Paulist Press. ISBN 0-8091-2112-3

2. Author: Augustine
     The Confessions. Translation by Maria Boulding. Vintage Press.  ISBN 0-375-70021-8

3. Author: Laura Swan
    The Forgotten Desert Mothers
. Paulist Press.  ISBN  0-8091-4016-0

4. Author: Origen. Translation by Rowan Greer
     Origen: Exhortation to Martyrdom, Prayer, Selected Works. Paulist Press. ISBN 0-8091-2198-0

Recommended but not required
Author: Bernard McGinn.
     The Foundations of Mysticism. Crossroads. ISBN 978-0-8245-1404-4 
 

SEHS 981 History of the United Methodist Church (Lawfer) Directed Study

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SEHS 983 UCC Theology and Polity (DeRemer)

Johnson, Daniel L. and Hambrick-Stowe, Charles. Theology and Identity: Traditions, Movements, and Polity in the United Church of Christ. New York: Pilgrim Press, 1990.

Walker, Randi Jones.  The Evolution of a UCC Style.  Cleveland: United Church Press, 2005.

UCC Book of Worship, UCC Resources page, www.ucc.org 


SEPF 723 Spiritual Formation (Heffner)

Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline ISBN: 0-06-062831-6

Richard Foster & Emilie Griffin, eds., Spiritual Classics   ISBN: 978-0-06-062872-7

Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines  0-06-069442-4

Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation  ISBN: 0-8112-0099-X

Tilden Edwards, Spiritual Director, Spiritual Companion ISBN:  0-8091-4011-X

In addition, each student will be able to choose a classic text of Christian Spirituality to read, from which to give a presentation to the class. The list will be available at the first class.
 

SEPF 727  Individual Spiritual Direction (Kraybill-Greggo, Martell, Wallace)

Klein, D. (2000). Journey of the Soul. Lanham, MD:  Sheed & Ward ISBN:  1580511120

O’Hea, Eileen & Kathleen M O’Connor. In Wisdom's Kitchen : The Process of Spiritual Direction.  Continuum Pub Group, 2000
 

SEPF 744: Contemplative Communication and Relationship (Kraybill-Greggo, Martell)

Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh. Bantam,1992. 978-0553351392  

Lifesigns: Intimacy, Fecundity, and Ecstasy in Christian Perspective by Henri Nouwen. Image, 1989. 978-0385236287  

Simple Changes: Overcoming Barriers to Personal and Professional Growth by Robert J. Wicks. Sorin Books; Revised Edition, 2006. 978-1933495019  

Words Made Flesh by Fran Ferder. Ave Maria Press, Inc.,1986. 978-0877933311  

Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening by Kay Lindahl. SkyLight Paths Publishing, 2003 1-893361-85-3
 

SEPF 763 Peer Group & Group Dynamics I (Kraybill-Greggo)

Corey, M. S., & Corey, G. (2006).  Groups: Process and practice (7th Ed.).  Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Chittister, J. (2003). Scarred by struggle, transformed by hope. Grand Rapids, MI:  Wm.
B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.ISBN:0802812163

Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, Fifth Edition by Irvin D. Yalom (Hardcover - July 5, 2005)


SEPF 765 Counseling Supervision I  (Lewis)

Cooper-White, Pamela,  Shared Wisdom.  Minneapolis, MN, Fortress Press 2004.


SEPF 771 Integrating Psychology & Spirituality (Lichner)

Required Reading:  These books should be purchased and weekly readings from them will be assigned on the course syllabus.

The Kingdom Within: The Inner Meaning of Jesus’ Sayings, John A. Sanford, HarperSanFrancisco, 1987. (Selected Chapters – REVISED EDITION ONLY) ISBN: 0-06-067054-1

Friedman’s Fables, Edwin H. Friedman, The Guilford Press, New York, 1990.  ISBN:  0-89862-440-1

The Man Who Wrestled With God: Light from the Old Testament on the Psychology of Individuation, John A. Sanford, Paulist Press, New York, 1987, (REVISED AND UPDATED VERSION ONLY). ISBN:  0-8091-2937-X

Will & Spirit: A Contemplative Psychology, Gerald G. May, M.D., Harper & Row, San Francisco, 1982. ISBN:  0-06-250582-3.

Sleeping With Bread: Holding What Gives You Life, Dennis Linn, Sheila Fabricant Linn, Matthew Linn, Paulist Press, New York, 1995. ISBN: 0-8091-3579-5.

Knowing Woman: A Feminine Psychology, Irene Claremont de Castillejo, Harper Colophon/Harper & Row, New York, 1973.  ISBN: 0-06-090349-X

Supplemental Readings & Reference Materials:

A Primer of Jungian Psychology, Calvin S. Hall & Vernon J. Nordby, A Mentor Book, New York, 1973. Library of Congress Catalog Card #: 72-96011

Soul Friend, Kenneth Leech, Harper & Row, San Francisco, 1977. ISBN: 0-06-065225-X (Chapter 3 only)  Copies will be on reserve in library.

Spirituality and Personal Maturity, Joann Wolski Conn, University Press of America, New York, 1989.  ISBN: 0-8191-9569-3 (chapter 5)  Copies will be on reserve in library.

Presence, An International Journal of Spiritual Direction, Vol. 15, No. 2, June, 2009, “Spiritual Direction and Psychological Theory and Practice: Two Paradigms”, Patricia Brown, p. 43. Copies will be on reserve in library
 

SEPF 772 Clinical Assessment and Treatment (Lewis)

DSM IVtr, American Psychiatric Association.  

Seligman, Linda. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling, 3rd Ed.  Kluwer Academic Publ. N.Y.  2004 

Oates, Wayne.  Behind The Mask, Westminister Press, 1987.


SEPF 937 Human Sexuality (Johanson)

Akerley, Ben Edward (1998) The X-Rated Bible. Venice, California: Feral House. Isbn-0-922915-55-5. (Recommended).

Carroll, Janell L (2005) Sexuality Now Embracing Diversity. Belmont, California: Wadsworth/Learning. ISBN 0-15-506767-2. (Required Textbook).

Heirman, Julia R. and Lopiccolo, Joseph (1976) Becoming Orgasmic. New York: Prentice Hall Press. ISBN 0-13-072711-3. (Required).

Kaplan, H.S. (1974) New Sex Therapy. New York: Brunner/Mazer. ISBN 0-8129-0502-4. (Required).

Joannides, Paul. (1999) The Guide to Getting it On. West Hollywood, Ca.; Goofy Foot Press. ISBN: 1-885535-00-7. (Recommended).

Nelson, J. B. (1983) Between Two Gardens. New York: The Pilgrim Press. ISBN 0-8298-0681-4. (Recommended).

Nelson, J.B. (1978) Embodiment. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Augsburg Publishing House. ISBN 0-8066-1701-2. (Required).

(PDM) Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (2006). Maryland: Published by the Alliance of Psychoanalytic Organization. ISBN 0-9767758-1-6. (Required).

Schnarch, David M. (1991) Constructing the Sexual Crucible: An Integration of Sexual and Marital Therapy. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. ISBN 0-393-70102-6. (Recommended)

Zilbergeld, B. (1992) The New Male Sexuality. New York: Bantam Books. ISBN 0-553-08253-1. (Recommended).
 

SEPF 976 Professional Ethics and Counseling Practice (Johanson)

Peterson, Marilyn R (1992). At Personal Risk: Boundary Violations in Professional-Client Relationship. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.

Pope, Kenneth S. and Melba J.T. Vasquez (2001, 2nd Edition). Ethics in Psychotherapy & Counseling. Jossey-Bass.

Rave, Elizabeth J. and Carolyn C. Larsen (Editors) (1995), Ethical Decision Making in Therapy: Feminist Perspectives. New York: The Guilford Press.


SEPM 100 Supervised Ministry Orientation (Stoudt)

Pyle, William T. and M.A. Seals, Eds. Experiencing Ministry Supervision. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers. 1995.
 

SEPM 602 Rhythms of the Church Year (Stoudt)

Clayton, Paul C. Letters to Lee: Mentoring the New Minister. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute. 1999.

Sisk, Ronald D. The Competent Pastor: Skills and Self-knowledge for Serving Well. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute. 2005.
 

SEPM 741 Homiletics (Stoudt)

Childers, Jana, ed. Purposes of Preaching. St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press. 2004.

Robinson, Haddon and Craig Larson, eds. The Art & Craft of Biblical Preaching. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. 2005.
 

SEPM 653 The Teaching Ministry (Beckwith)

Campbell, Dennis G. Congregations as Learning Communities: Tools for Shaping Your Future. Alban Institute. 2000.

Gibbs, Eugene S. A Reader in Christian Education: Foundations and Basic Perspectives.  Baker Book House, 1992.

Juengst, Sara Covin. Sharing Faith With Children. Westminster/John Knox Press. 1994.

Palmer, Parker. The Courage to Teach. Josey-Bass. 1998.
 

SEPM 655 Exploring Ministry in the Smaller Congregation (DeRemer)

David R. Ray, The Indispensable Guide for Smaller Churches, Cleveland: Pilgrim Press, 2003.

Anthony G. Pappas, ed. Inside the Small Church, Alban Institute, 2002.
 

SEPM 980 Moravian Polity (Crouch)

Texts and Other Resources

Book of Order, Moravian Church—Northern Province (available online)

Book of Order, Moravian Church—Southern Province (available online)

Church Order, Unitas Fratrum (available at the Church Center)

“Expectations of the Provincial Elders’ Conferences, North and South to Insure Readiness for Ordination” (Blackboard)

“For the Service of God and the Good Order of the Church” (Blackboard)

“A Guide for Elders and Trustees of Churches Seeking a Minister” (handout)

Resolutions of the Moravian Church, Northern Province, on Social Issues (Blackboard)

Atwood, Craig.  Jesus Still Lead On: An Introduction to Moravian Belief (available at the Church Center)

Atwood, Craig.  “Understanding Moravian Church Government” (Blackboard)

Crews, Dan. Confessing Our Unity in Christ. (available at the Church Center)

Crews, Dan. This We Most Certainly Believe (available at the Church Center)

Nicholas, Steve, The Moravian Way of Evangelism (available at the Church Center)

Shawe, Clarence H. The Spirit of the Moravian Church (revised by Edwin Kortz) (handout)

 

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