The following books were used in the courses on the Hebrew language study taught by Michael B. Kelly, Assistant Professor of Old Testament, at Westminster Theological Seminary, during 2007:
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Hermeneutical Foundations
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The following books were used in the course on Hermeneutical Foundations taught by Vern Poythress, Professor of New Testament Interpretation, at Westminster Theological Seminary, during the Spring 2007 semester:
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According to the seminary catalog – -
Hermeneutical Foundations
Purpose:
• To evaluate and reform views on foundational issues in hermeneutics
Topics covered include the role of hermeneutics; the nature of meaning; divine authorship; grammatical-historical method; the problem of historical relativity; problems of circularity, incompleteness, probability; and the work of the Holy Spirit in hermeneutics. Area seminar for Ph.D. students specializing in Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation; others admitted only by special permission of the instructor.
Theology of Hebrews
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The following books were used in the course on the Theology of Hebrews taught by Richard Gaffin at Westminster Theological Seminary, during the Spring 2007 semester:
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Galatians
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The following books were used in the course on Galatians taught by Stephen S. Taylor, Associate Professor of New Testament, at Westminster Theological Seminary, during the Spring 2007 semester:
New Testament For Ministry
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The following books were used in the course on New Testament For Ministry at Westminster Theological Seminary, during the Spring 2007 semester:
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According to the seminary catalog –
New Testament for Ministry
Purpose:
• To examine some of the ways that New Testament writers applied the story of Jesus Christ to various problems confronting the first century church
• To develop responsible ways of applying the story of Jesus Christ to problems we face today
Topics covered include how the centrality of Jesus in the NT functions in relation to redemptive history, how that history applies to believers today, some major theological themes of the NT Gospels and Epistles, and the task of bridging the historical and cultural gap between the ancient and modern worlds.
Biblical Theology
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The following books were used in the course on Biblical Theology taught by Stephen S. Taylor, Associate Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary, during the Spring 2007 semester:
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According to the seminary catalog –
Purpose:
• To show how responsible interpretation and application of any biblical text does not begin with the question “How do I apply this passage to my life?” but with “How does this passage connect to the great narrative of redemption which climaxes in the gospel, the story of Christ, and his people?” Topics covered include the nature of the Bible and its coherence; continuities and discontinuities in various major themes, such as the kingdom of God, definitions of the people of God, the Spirit and the New Covenant; the centrality of the gospel in application.
Recommended books on Worship
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Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Worship.
Allen, Ronald, and Gordon Borror. Worship: Rediscovering the Missing Jewel. Portland: Multnomah, 1982.
Berkley, James D. Leadership Handbook of Preaching and Worship. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992.
Best, Harold. Music Through the Eyes of Faith. San Francisco: Harper, 1993.
Dawn, Marva. Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995.
Eskew, and McElrath. Sing With Understanding. Nashville: Church Street, 1995.
Frame, John M. Worship in Spirit and Truth. Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 1996.
________ . Contemporary Worship Music. Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 1997.
Hustad, Don. Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Carol Stream, IL: Hope, 1993.
Leisch, Barry. The New Worship. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996.
Martin, Ralph P. Worship in the Early Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1989.
_______ . The Worship of God: Some Theological, Pastoral, and Practical Reflections. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988.
Peterson, David. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992.
Schaeffer, Francis. Art & the Bible. Downers Grove: IVP, 1973.
Senn, Frank C. Christian Liturgy: Catholic and Evangelical. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1997.
Segler, Franklin M. Christian Worship. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1996.
Underhill, Evelyn. Worship. Guildford, England: Eagle, 1991.
Wainwright, Geoffrey. Doxology: The Praise of God in Worship, Doctrine, and Life. New York: Oxford, 1980.
Webber, Robert E. Rediscovering the Missing Jewel. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996.
________ . Blended Worship. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996.
________ . Worship Old and New. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994.
________ . Worship is a Verb. Nashville: Abbott/Martyn, 1992.
Westermeyer, Paul. Te Deum: The Church and Music. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1998.
White, James Emery. Opening the Front Door: Worship and Church Growth. Nashville: Broadman, 1992.
White, James F. A Brief History of Christian Worship. Nashville: Abingdon, 1993.
_______ . Introduction to Christian Worship. rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1990.
Wright, N. T. For All God’s Worth. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.
Christian Education and Teaching Book Recommendations
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Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Christian Education and Teaching.
Anthony, Michael J., ed. Foundations of Ministry: An Introduction to Christian Education. Wheaton: Bridgeport, 1992.
Bertolini, Dewey. Back to the Heart of Youth Ministry. Colorado Springs: Sonflower, 1994.
Bigge, Morris L., and S. Samuel Shermis. Learning Theories for Teachers. 5th ed. New York: HarperCollins, 1992.
Burtchaell, James T. The Dying of the Light: The Disengagement of Colleges and Universities from Their Christian Churches. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
DeVries, Mark. Family Based Youth Ministry. Downers Grove: IVP, 1994.
Edge, Findley B. Teaching for Results. Revised ed. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1995.
Gangel, Kenneth O., and Howard G. Hendricks. The Christian Educator’s Handbook on Teaching. Wheaton: Victor, 1988.
Gangel, Kenneth O., and Warren S. Benson. Christian Education: Its History & Philosophy. Chicago: Moody, 1983.
Gibbs, Eugene, ed. A Reader in Christian Education: Foundations and Basic Perspectives. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992.
*Hendricks, Howard. Teaching to Change Lives: Seven Proven Ways to Make Your Teaching Come Alive. Multnomah, 2003.
Holmes, Arthur F. The Idea of A Christian College. Revised. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987.
Huggins, Kevin. Parenting Adolescents. Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1989.
Knight, George R. Philosophy & Education: An Introduction in Christian Perspective. 3d ed. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 1998.
LeBar, Lois. E. Education that is Christian. Revised. Colorado Springs: Chariot Victor Publishing, 1995.
Marsden, George M. The Soul of the American University: From Protestant Establishment to Established Nonbelief. New York: Oxford, 1994.
Pazmino, Robert W. Basics of Teaching for Christians. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
________. Foundational Issues in Christian Education. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1988.
________. Principles & Practices of Christian Education: An Evangelical Perspective. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992.
Richards, Lawrence O., and Gary J. Bredfeldt. Creative Bible Teaching. Revised. Chicago: Moody, 1998.
Taylor, Bill L. 21 Truths, Traditions, & Trends: Propelling the Sunday School Into the 21st Century. Nashville: Convention, 1996.
Wilhoit, Jim. Christian Education & the Search for Meaning. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1986.
Wilhoit, James C., and John M. Dettoni, ed. Nurture That Is Christian: Developmental Perspectives on Christian Education. Wheaton: Bridgepoint, 1995.
Yount, William R. Created to Learn. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1996.
Zuck, Rob B. Teaching as Jesus Taught. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1995.
________. Teaching as Paul Taught. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
Zuck, Roy B., and Robert E. Clark. Childhood Education in the Church. Chicago: Moody, 1975.
Leadership and Management Book Recommendations
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Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Christian Leadership and Management.
Anthony, Michael J. The Effective Church Board: A Handbook for Mentoring and Training Servant Leaders. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.
Anderson, Leith. A Church for the 21st Century. Minneapolis: Bethany, 1992.
Barna, George, ed. Leaders On Leadership. The Leading Edge Series. Ventura, CA: Regal, 1997.
Drucker, F. Peter. 1996. The Effective Executive. New York: Harper, 1967.
________. Managing the Non-corporate Organization. New York: Harper, 1990.
________. Managing for the Future: the 1990’s and Beyond. New York: Dutton, 1992.
Finzel, Hans. The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make. Wheaton: Victor, 1994.
Gangel, Kenneth O. Feeding and Leading. Wheaton: Victor, 1989.
________. Team Leadership in Christian Ministry. Chicago: Moody, 1997.
Hersey, Paul, Kenneth H. Blanchard, and Dewey E. Johnson. Management of Organizational Behavior: Utilizing Human Resources. 7th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996.
Hesselbein, Frances, Marshall Goldsmith, and Richard Beckhard, ed. The Leader of the Future. Drucker Foundation Future Series. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1996.
________., ed. The Organization of the Future. Drucker Foundation Future Series. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997.
Hesselbein, Frances, Marshall Goldsmith, Richard Beckhard, and Richard F. Schubert, ed. The Community of the Future. Drucker Foundation Future Series. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1998.
Maxwell, John C. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1998.
Miller, Michael D. Kingdom Leadership: A Call to Christ-Centered Leadership. Nashville: Convention Press, 1996.
Mims, Gene. Kingdom Principles for Church Growth. Nashville: Convention Press, 1994.
Schultz, Glen. Kingdom Education. Nashville: LifeWay, 1998.
Shelley, Marshall, ed. Leading Your Church Through Conflict and Resolution. Library of Leadership Development. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1997.
________., ed. Renewing Your Church Through Vision and Planning. Library of Leadership Development. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1997.
Tidwell, Charles A. The Educational Ministry of a Church: A Comprehensive Model for Students and Ministers. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1996.
Westing, Harold J. Church Staff Handbook: How to Build an Effective Ministry Team. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1997.
Williams, Dennis E., and Kenneth O. Gangel. Volunteers for Today’s Church: How to Recruit and Retain Workers. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.
Recommended books on Pastoral Duties
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Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Pastoral Duties.
Anderson, Robert C. The Effective Pastor: A Practical Guide to the Ministry. Chicago: Moody, 1985.
Baxter, Richard. The Reformed Pastor. Edinburg: Banner of Truth, 1981.
Cedar, Paul, Kent Hughes, and Ben Patterson. Mastering the Pastoral Role. Portland: Multnomah, 1991.
*Criswell, W.A. Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors. Nashville: Broadman, 1980.
Graham, Larry Kent. Care of Persons, Care of Worlds. Nashville: Abingdon, 1992.
*MacArthur, John., Jr., ed. Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry: Shaping Contemporary Ministry with Biblical Mandates. Dallas: Word, 1995.
Oden, Thomas. Pastoral Theology: Essentials of Ministry. San Francisco: Harper, 1983.
Piper, John. Brothers, We are Not Professionals. Nashville: Broadman, 2002.
Tidball, Derek. Skilful Shepherds: Explorations in Pastoral Theology. Leicester: Apollos, 1986.