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New Faculty Publications
Dr. Daly’s new book, Chasing Methuselah: Theology, the Body, and Slowing Human Aging, was just published in February 2021!
Fall 2021 Book Lists
BI 740 450: How should we live? The Jesus Movement in Ephesus
- On the historical and cultural context of Ephesus:
- Jerome Murphy-O’Connor, St. Paul’s Ephesus: Texts and Archaeology, Liturgical Press, 2008. (assigned portions)
- David deSilva, A Week in the Life of Ephesus, InterVarsity, 2020. (167 pages)
- An exposition of Ephesians:
- John Stott, The Message of Ephesians (Bible Speaks Today), InterVarsity, reprint 2021. (272 pages)
- Choose a commentary on Ephesians (you may use others than the ones on this list, but please communicate with the instructor which one you are interested in working through):
- Clinton Arnold, Ephesians (ZECNT), Zondervan, 2010. (544 pages)
- Darrell Bock, Ephesians (TNTC), InterVarsity, 2019. (240 pages)
- Lynn Cohick, The Letter to the Ephesians (NICNT), Eerdmans, 2020. (521 pages)
- Frank Thielman, Ephesians (BECNT), Baker, 2010. (544 pages)
- An exposition of 1 & 2 Timothy:
- John Stott, The Message of 1 Timothy & Titus (Bible Speaks Today), InterVarsity, reprint 2021. (256 pages)
- John Stott, The Message of 2 Timothy (Bible Speaks Today), InterVarsity, reprint 2021. (128 pages)
- Choose a commentary on 1 & 2 Timothy (you may use others than the ones on this list, but please communicate with the instructor which one you are interested in working through):
- Andreas J. Köstenberger, 1-2 Timothy & Titus (EBTC), Lexham, 2021. (640 pages total)
- William Mounce, Pastoral Epistles (WBC), Zondervan, 2016. (778 pages total)
- Philip Towner, The Letters to Timothy and Titus (NICNT), Eerdmans, 2006. (934 pages total)
- Ben Witherington, III, Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Titus, 1-2 Timothy and 1-3 John, InterVarsity, 2014. (623 pages total)
- Robert Yarbrough, The Letters to Timothy and Titus (PNTC), Eerdmans, 2018. (608 pages total)
BI 501 100: Old Testament Survey
Required
- Hill, Andrew and Walton, John. A Survey of the Old Testament (third edition). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009.
- Rasmussen, Carl. Zondervan Essential Atlas of the Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013.
- Richter, Sandra. The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2008.
- Packet of class notes on “The Old Testament,” available through Urbana Seminary Bookstore.
- A modern translation or paraphrase of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.
- A set of colored pens/pencils
Highly Recommended
- Bruce, F. Revised by Payne, D. Israel and the Nations: The History of Israel from the Exodus to the Fall of the Second Temple. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1997.
- Dillard, Raymond and Longman, Tremper III. An Introduction to the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004.
- Walton, John. A Survey of the Old Testament (Zondervan Get an A! Study Guides). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007.
CH 740 405: Understanding Evangelicalism: A History
- An Introduction to German Pietism: Protestant Renewal at the Dawn of Modern Europe by Douglas H. Shantz
- Turning Points in the History of American Evangelicalism by Heath W. Carter
CT 620 100: Christian Bioethics
- Bynum, William. The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford, Eng.: Oxford University Press, 2008.
- Lysaught, M. Therese, Joseph J. Kotva Jr., Stephen E. Lammers and Allen Verhey, eds. On Moral Medicine: Theological Perspectives in Medical Ethics. Third Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: W. B. Eerdmans, 2012.
- Meilaender, Gilbert. Bioethics: A Primer for Christians. Fourth Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: W. B. Eerdmans, 2020.
CT 740 355: What’s a Christian to Do with Harry Potter?
CT 502 100: Theology II
- Bloesch, Donald G. The Church: Sacraments, Worship, Ministry, Mission. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002.
- Grenz, Stanley J. The Millennial Maze: Sorting Out Evangelical Options. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1992.
- McGrath, Alister E. Christian Theology: An Introduction. Sixth Edition. London: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
- Migliore, Daniel L. Faith Seeking Understanding. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: W. B. Eerdmans, 2014.
- Walls, Jerry L. Hell: The Logic of Damnation. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 1992.
PM 554 100: World Christian Movement: A Gateway to Mission
FM 740 100: Reading and Praying Scripture for Spiritual Transformation
- Casey, Michael. Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina. Ligouri, MO: Ligouri/Triumph, 1995. ISBN-13: 978-0892438914.
- Johnson, Jan. Meeting God in Scripture: A Hands-on Guide to Lectio Divina. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2016. ISBN-13: 978-0830846221.
- Mulholland, M. Robert. Shaped by the Word: The Power of Scripture in Spiritual Formation. Revised ed. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, 2000. ISBN-13: 978-0835809368.
- Peterson, Eugene H. Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2009. ISBN: 978-0802864901.
- Wilhoit, James C., and Evan B. Howard. Discovering Lectio Divina: Bringing Scripture into Ordinary Life. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2012. ISBN-13: 978-0830835706.
Faculty Publications
Interested in what our faculty have been working on? Here are a few faculty titles:
- Chasing Methuselah: Theology, the Body, and Slowing Human Aging – written by Todd Daly
- The Literary Coherence of the Book of Micah: Remnant, Restoration, and Promise – written by Ken Cuffey
- Perfect Harmony: Interracial Churches in Early Holiness-Pentecostalism, 1880-1909 – written by Joe Thomas
- Bigger on the Inside: Christianity and Doctor Who – chapter contributed by Melody Green
- Religion and Human Enhancement: Death, Values, and Morality – chapter contributed Todd Daly
- Transhumanism and Transcendence: Christian Hope in an Age of Technological Enhancement – chapter contributed by Todd Daly
- C.S. Lewis: The Chronicles of Narnia – chapter contributed by Melody Green