Undergrad Courses Book List

Course
code
BIB1225

BIB1325

BIB1340

BIB2140

BIB2145

BIB3115

Title

Instructor

Required Reading Book List

History &
Literature of
the Early
Christians

J. Johnson

Duvall, S. J., & Hays, D. J. (2012). Grasping Gods Word: A handson approach to
reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI:
Zondervan. ISBN 0310492572

History &
Literature of
Ancient Israel

Pentateuch

Theology of
Ministry

Theological
Foundations

Literary
Exegesis &
Analysis

J. Butts

S. Stegall

C.M. Gurley

T. Erskine

P. Elder

Tenney, M C. (1985). New Testament survey. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B.

Eerdmans. ISBN 0802836119
DeRouchie,J. (2013) What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A
Survey of Jesus' Bible. Grand Rapids, MI. Kregel Academic. ISBN: 9780825425912
Segraves, D. L. (2008). Reading between the lines: Discovering Christ in the Old
Testament. Hazelwood, MO: Word Aflame Press. ISBN 978-1567227277
Hamilton, V. P. (2005). Handbook on the Pentateuch. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker.
ISBN 978-0801027161
Richter, S. (2008). The epic of Eden: A Christian entry into the Old Testament.
Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN 978-0830825776
Pugh, J.T. (1971). For preachers only (2nd ed.). Hazelwood, MO: Word Aflame
Press. ISBN 0912315350.
Wilson, N. J. (2011). The man of God and his work. Sacramento, CA: Insignia
Publications. ISBN 978-0971773943
Couch, M. (2000). An introduction to classical Evangelical hermeneutics: A guide to
the history and practice of biblical interpretation. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel
Publications. ISBN-13: 978-0825423673
Wilson, N. J. (2009). Rightly dividing the Word. Sacramento, CA: Insignia
Publications. ISBN-13: 978-0982391204
Fee, G. and Stuart, D. (2003). How to read the Bible for all its worth. Grand
Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-24604-6
McQuilkin, R. (2009). Understanding and applying the Bible. Chicago: Moody
Publishers. ISBN 978-0-8024-9092-6.
Strong, J. (2001). The new strong's exhaustive concordance of the Bible.
Nashville, TN: Nelson. ISBN 0-529-06679-3.
Wright, N. T. (2005). The last word: Beyond the Bible wars to a new understanding
of the authority of Scripture. New York: Harper Collins. ISBN 978-0-06-081609-4.

BIB3320

Prophets

M.J. Ryder

BIB3707

Spiritual
Formation

S. Stegall

BIB3750
BIB4090

Systematic
Theology
Apostolic Age

S. Stegall
TBD

The Essential IVP Reference Collection: The Complete Electronic Bible Study
Resource. InterVarsity Press, 2003 CD-ROM. ISBN-13: 978-0830814350
Bullock, C. H. (2007). An introduction to the Old Testament prophetic books.
Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers. ISBN 978-0802441546
Bunyan, J. (2009). Pilgrims progress. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.
ISBN 978-0-19-953813-3
Bounds, E.M. (2004). The complete works of E.M. Bounds on prayer. Grand
Rapids, MI: Baker Books. ISBN 978-0-8010-6494-4.
Boora, K. S. (2009). The oneness of God and the doctrine of the trinity.
Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1449008437.
Boora, K.S. (2010). Apostolic (Acts 2:38) and post-apostolic (Matthew 28:19)
baptism volume 1. ISBN-13: 978-145-0075541
De Pressense, E. (2006). The early years of Christianity: A comprehensive history
of the first three centuries of the Christian church; the Apostolic age V1. Whitefish,
MT: Kessinger Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-1428630475

BIB4400

BIB4435

Matthew

Johns
Literature &
Theology

P. Baumeister Charette, B. (2000). Restoring presence: The Spirit in Matthews gospel. Sheffield,
Mansion House, England: Sheffield Academic Press. ISBN-13: 978-1841270593

J.Wilbanks

Kraybill, D. B. (2011). The upside-down kingdom. (5th updated revised ed.),

Scottdale, PA: Herald Press. ISBN-13:978-0836195132
Kysar, R. (2007). The maverick Gospel (3rd Edition). Louisville, KY: Westminster
John Knox Press. ISBN 978-0664230562
Kysar, R (1986). ACNT 1, 2, 3 John. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Publishing. ISBN
0806688629

BIB4455

Pauls
Literature &
Theology

CHM1110 Dynamics of
Christian
Ministry

B.J. Wilmoth

K. Thorp

Ridderbos, H (1997). The Gospel of John. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing
Co. ISBN 080280453
Bruce, F. F. (2000). Paul: Apostle of the heart set free. Grand Rapids, MI: William
B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. ISBN-13: 978-0802847782
Fee, Gordon D. (1996). Paul, the Spirit, and the people of God. Ada, MI: Baker
Academic: ISBN 978-0801046247
Banks, R. & Ledbetter, B. (2004). Reviewing leadership: A Christian evaluation of
current approaches. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group. ISBN-13:
9780801026904
Burns, J. M. (2010). Leadership. New York: Harper Perennial Modern Classics.
ISBN-13: 9780061965579
Butler-Bowdon, T. (2007). 50 success classics: Winning wisdom for life and work
from 50 landmark books. Yarmouth, ME: Nicholas Brealey Publishing. ISBN-13:
9781857883336
Chapman, D., (2010). The five love languages: The secret to love that lasts.
Chicago, IL: Northfield Publishing, ISBN 978-1575678856
Gilbert, L., & Toler, S. (2013). Leader coach: Developing effective ministry teams.
Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill Press. ISBN 978-0834129405

CHM214 Evangelism &

0
Church
Planting

CHM270 Church
0
Leadership &
Administr.

CHM320 Homiletics
0

K. Nix

J.T. Merritt

F. Platania

Littauer, M. (2006). Wired that way. Ventura, CA: Regal Books. ISBN 9780830738403
Conn, H., Ortiz, M., Baker S. S. (2002). The urban face of mission: Ministering the
gospel in a diverse and changing world. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing. ISBN13: 978-0875524016
Rainer, T. S. (1996). Effective evangelistic churches: Successful churches reveal
what works and what doesnt. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
ISBN-13: 978-0805454024
Dugas, P. (1990). Theological church government: Gods plan for the governing of
his church. Portland: Apostolic Book Publishers. (Provided Online).
Gangel, K. (2000). Feeding and leading: A practical handbook on administration in
churches and Christian organizations. Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN-13:9780801063312
Cox, R.H. (2012). Rewiring your preaching: How the brain processes sermons.
Westmont, IL: IVP Books. ISBN 978-0830841011
Dugas, P. (1975). Preaching with Purpose. Portland, OR: Apostolic Book
Publishers. ISBN 0757708773.
Norford, B. (2011). Anointed Preaching, The Holy Spirit and the Pulpit. Amazon:
Create Space Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 978-1463780807
Robinson, H.W. (2001). Biblical Preaching, The Development and Delivery of
Expository Messages. (2nd ed.). Ada, MI: Baker Academic .ISBN 978-0801022623

CHM342 Practical
0
Ministry

C.M. Gurley

Nelson Ministers Manual NKJV. (2004). Thomas Nelson Publishers. ISBN-13:

978-0785252597
Schwarz, Christian A. (2006). Natural Church Development: A Guide to Eight
Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches. Church Smart Resources. ISBN
1889638005
George, Rusty and Krajewski, Jeff. (2001). Herding Cats: Teaching and Leading in
a Postmodern World. College Press Publishing. ISBN 0899008739

CHM371 Strategic
0
Leadership

Anderson, David A. (2004). Multicultural Ministry: Finding Your Churchs Unique

Rhythm. Zondervan. ISBN 0310251583
P. Baumeister Babbes, G.S. and Zigarleei, M. (2006). The ministers MBA: essential business
tools for maximum ministry success. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group. ISBN13: 978-0805443936
Lencioni. P., (2002). The five dysfunctions of a team: a leadership fable. New York
City: Jossey-Bass. ISBN-13: 978-0787960759

CHM390 Early Church

7
Models of
Ministry

J.T. Merritt

Malphurs, A. (1999). Developing a vision for ministry in the 21st century. Grand
Rapids, MI: Baker Books. ISBN-13: 978-0801090875
Coleman, R. (2010). The Master Plan of Evangelism. Grand Rapids, MI: Revell
Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0800788087
Pugh, J.T. (1998). The wisdom and the power of the cross.
(http://pentecostalpublishing.com/search/all/the%20wisdom%20of%20the
%20cross)
Stronstad, R. (2010). The prophethood of all believers: A study in Lukes
charismatic theology. Cleveland, TN: CPT Press. ISBN 978-0981965130

CHM486
1
CHM486
2
CHM489
0

Field
Practicum I
Field
Practicum II
Ministry in
Context
(Capstone)

CNS2270 Principles of
Soteric
Counseling

J. Painter

Witherspoon, J. (1972). ACTS: The amazing history of the early church.

Hazelwood, MO: Word Aflame Press. ISBN 978-0912315348
N/A

J. Painter

N/A

J. Painter

Ford, K.G. (2007). Transforming church: Bringing out the good to get to great.
Carol Stream, IL: Salt River/Tyndale House. ISBN-13: 978- 1414308937

Beth Baus

Myers, J.R. (2007). Organic community: Creating a place where people naturally
connect. Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN-13: 978-0801065989
Baus, B. (2009). Christian counseling: How to guide to compassionate Christian
care. Riverside, CA: Our Healthy Families. ISBN 978-0982524008
Chapman, G. (2010). The five love languages: The secret to love that lasts.
Chicago, IL: Northfield Publishing. ISBN13-978-0802473158
Hightower, J. (1999). Caring for people from birth to death. New York: Haworth
Pastoral Press. ISBN13-978-0789005724

CNS2271 Couseling
Principles for
Financial
Stewardship

C.Michael
Gurley

Pixler, S. (2007). The greater cause. Fort Worth, TX: Continuum Ministry
Resources. ISBN13-978-0979626104 Students can contact Brooke Litke:
blitke@acfw.org
Alcorn, R. (2003). Money, possessions, and eternity. (Rev. ed.). Carol Stream, IL:
Tyndale House Publishers. ISBN 978-0842353601
Ramsey, D. (2013). The total money makeover: A proven plan for financial fitness.
Wheaton, IL: Nelson Books. ISBN 978-1595555274
Womack, A. (2012). Financial stewardship. Tulsa, Ok: Harrison House, Inc. ISBN13: 978-1606834008

CNS2272 Counseling
Karissa King
Principles for
Grief and Loss

Hayford Bauer, R. (2014). Life after grief: Choosing the path to healing. Ventura,
CA: Regal. ISBN 0830767835
James, J.W. & Friedman, R. (2001). When children grieve: For adults to help
children deal with death, divorce, pet loss, moving, and other losses. New York:
HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 0060084294
Oates, W.E. (1997). Grief, transition, and loss: A pastor's practical guide (Creative
pastoral care and counseling). Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress. ISBN
0800628640

CNS2273 Principles of
Couples
Counseling
CNS2274 Sexual Purity
in the 21st
Century

K.King

J. Carr

Rainer, J. (2013). Life after loss: Contemporary grief counseling and therapy. Eau
Claire, WI: PESI Publishing and Media. ISBN 1936128462
Eggerichs, E. (2004). Love and respect. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishing.
ISBN 13: 978-1591451877
Thomas, G. (2002). Sacred marriage. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 13:
978-0310242826 (304 pages)
Arterburn, S. and Ethridge, S. 2009. Every womans battle: Discovering Gods plan
for sexual and emotional fulfillment. Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook Press.
ISBN 978-0307457981 [for female students only]
Arterburn, S., Stoeker, F., and Yorkey, M. 2000. Every mans battle: Winning the
war on sexual temptation one victory at a time. Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook
Press. ISBN978-0307457974 [for male students only]
Driscoll, M. 2009. Porn again Christian. Mars Hill Church. [available as a free
online eBook]
Gilkerson, L. 2013. Your brain on porn. Owosso, MI: Covenant Eyes. [available
online]
Gilkerson, L. Et all. 2012. Porn free church. Owosso, MI: Covenant Eyes.
[available online]
Gilkerson, L., Et all. 2012. Parenting the internet generation. Owosso, MI:
Covenant Eyes. [available online]

ENG1115 English
Reading &
Comp.

J. Painter

ENG2015 Introduction to K. Adair

Literature

Laaser, M. 2004. Healing the wounds of sexual addiction. Grand Rapids, MI:
Zondervan. ISBN 310256577
Lunsford, A. (2010). The St. Martins handbook with 2009 MLA and 2010 APA
updates. (6th ed.). New York: Bedford/St. Martins. ISBN 978-0312664831 (156
pages)
McCuen-Metherell, J. R. & Winkler, A. C. (2003). Readings for writers. (11th ed.).
Boston, MA: Thomson Wadsworth. ISBN 978-0838405468 (460 pages)
Barnet, S., Burto, W., & Cain, W.E. (2011). An introduction to literature (16th ed.).
New York: Pearson Longman. ISBN: 0205633099
Booker, L.L. (2002). The journey of a lifetime. Rialto, CA: Lighthouse Publications.
ISBN: 0971732914
Hurnard, H. (2012). Hinds feet on high places. Radford, VA: Wilder Publications.
ISBN: 1617200050

Sheldon, C. M. (1985). In his steps. Radford: Wilder Publications, LLC. ISBN:

0800786084
HIS2250 Ancient World C.
Finegan, J. (1997). Myth and mystery. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academics. ISBN
History
Tillmannshofe 978-0801021602
r
Gonzales, J. (1984). The story of Christianity (Vol.1). New York: Harper San
Francisco. ISBN 978-0060633158

LDR1104 Strategies for

Success

I. Petoskey

Weisser, T. (1981). After the way called heresy. Kearney, NE: Morris. ASIN
B0006YWFF8
Reynolds, Jean (2002). Succeeding in College: Study Skills & Strategies. 2nd ed.
Prentice-Hall
Houghton, Peggy M. & Houghton, Timothy J. (2009). APA: The Easy Way! (Second
Edition). Baker College, Flint Michigan.
Human Synergistics International (2003). Desert Survival Situation: Participants
Booklet. Human Synergistics International.
StrengthsQuest Access Code (Contact the HIU Bookstore for purchase of this
code)

ICS4335 The Church in D. Anderson

Context

Rivers, F. (2013). And the shofar blew. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers,
Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-4143-7067-5

MTH1175 Liberal Arts

Math I

Ryken, L. (2002). The Word of God in English. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
ISBN-13: 978-1581344646.
Sobeck, Bluman, & Schirck-Matthews (2013). Math in our world, Media Update,
2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-0077654528

HIU

connectmath.com. You must purchase access to the online program

connectmath.com (our course code is 939R9-LMFDJ) in order to complete the
requirements for this course.

MUS150 Practical
3
Music Theory

J. Aston

MUS221 Music
0
Appreciation

J. Aston

MUS334 Worship
5
Ministry

J. Aston

You must also have the use of a calculator which has at least the square root
function and a factorial key (looks like !)
Mayfield, C.E. (2002) Theory essentials, Volume I (with audio CD): An integrated
approach to harmony, ear training, and keyboard skills (1st ed.). Paperback
Edition. New York: Schirmer; ISBN-13: 978-0534572310
Wright, C. (2013). Listening to Music, 7th Edition, Boston, MA. ISBN-13-9781133954729
Woods, R.H. and Walrath, B.D. (2007). The Message in the Music: Study
Contemporary Praise and Worship, Abingdon Press. ISBN13-978-0687645640
Conner, K. (1976). The tabernacle of David: The presence of God as experienced
in the tabernacle. (Vol. 2). Portland, OR: City Christian Publishing. ISBN-13: 9780914936947
Erickson, Gary D. (1989). Pentecostal worship. Hazelwood, MO: Word Aflame
Press. ISBN-13: 978-0932581525

PHI2100 Christian
Worldview &
Contemp.
Living

L. Wilson

PHI2500 Intro to Critical L. Wilson

Thinking
PHI3200 Contemp.
J. Butts
Social Ethics

POL2209 U S
Government

HIU

Wiersbe, Warren W. (2000). Real worship: Playground, battleground, or holy

ground? (2 ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. ISBN-13: 978-0801061899
Geisler, N. L. & Turek, F. (2004). I don't have enough faith to be an atheist.
Wheaton, IL: Crossway. ISBN 978-1581345612
Nevin, N. C. (Ed.). (2011). Should Christians embrace evolution: Biblical and
scientific responses. Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing. ISBN 97801596382305
Geisler, N. L. & Brooks, R. M. (1990). Come let us reason: An introduction to
logical thinking. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. ISBN 978-0801038365
Feinberg, J. S. & Feinberg, P. D. (2010). Ethics for a brave new world. (2nd ed.
updated and expanded).Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. ASIN: B00BQ1UYEO
Rae, S. B. (2009). Moral choices: An introduction to ethics. (3rd ed.). Grand
Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN-13: 978-0310291091
Ginsberg, B., Lowi, T. J.,Weir, M., Tolbert, C. J. (2012). We the People: An
Introduction to American Politics (9th Ed.). New York: W.W. Norton. ISBN:
9780393124361

PSY2100 General
Psychology

B. Baus

Cone, J. (2011). The cross and the lynching tree. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books.
ISBN: 9781626980051
Faw, H.W., (1995). Psychology in Christian perspective: an analysis of key issues.
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. ISBN 0-8010-2012-3
Lahey, B., (2011). Psychology: An introduction (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
ISBN 978-0-07-803516-6
Baus, B. (2009). Christian counseling: How to guide to compassionate Christian
care. ISBN-13: 978-0982524008

PSY3100 Principles of
Christian
Counseling

C. Hall

SCI1200 Biological
Science

P. Ogle

SCI1205 Biological
Science Lab
SSC3300 Sociology of
Families

P. Ogle

THE2800 Pentecostalis
m

B.J. Wilmoth

J. Carr

Clarke, D. (2009). I dont want a divorce: A 90-day guide to saving your marriage.
Grand Rapids, MI: Revell. ISBN 978-0800734015
Hart, A. (1984). Coping with depression in the ministry and other helping
professions. Waco, TX: Word Inc. ISBN 978-0849903656
Hightower, J. (1999). Caring for people from birth to death. New York: Haworth
Pastoral Press. ISBN 978-0789005724
Richardson, R. (1996). Creating a healthier church: Family systems theory,
leadership, and congregational care. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress. ISBN
978-0800629557
Johnson, P. (2010) Darwin on trial (20th Anniversary Edition). IVP Books ISBN13:978-0830838318
Mader, S. S. (2013). Inquiry into life (14th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9780073525525
No books required for purchase
Grunlan, S. A. (1999) Marriage and family. Grand Rapids, MI. Zondervan
Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-0310201564 Pixler, S. (2007). The greater cause. Fort
Worth, TX: Continuum Ministry Resources. ISBN13-978-0979626104 (to order:
email directly to - blitke@acfw.org )
Bartleman, F. (2000). Azusa street. New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House. ISBN13: 978-0883686386
French, T. L. (1999). Our God is one: The story of the oneness Pentecostals.
Indianapolis, IN: Voice and Vision Publications. ISBN-13: 978-1888251203

THE3200 Apostolic
Theology

Robeck, Jr., C. M. (2006). The Azusa Street mission and revival: The birth of the
global Pentecostal movement. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers. ISBN
978-1418506247
C.
Booker, L. (2002). What a difference a line can make. Rialto, CA: Lighthouse
Tillmannshofe Publications. ISBN 978-0971732902
r
Erickson, G. D. (1993). Pentecostal worship: A biblical and practical approach.
Hazelwood, MA: Word Aflame Press. ISBN-13: 978-0932581525
Nee, W. (1972). Spiritual authority. New York: Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0935008357
Wilson, N. J. (1993). In bonds of love. Sacramento, CA: Reach Worldwide, Inc.