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Undergraduate Required Textbooks

If you are enrolled in a Regional Classrooms course, do not order textbooks from this list. Please contact Moody Distance Learning at (800) 758-6352 for textbook information.

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Bible/Theology Courses

Ministry Courses

General Education Courses

 

Acts (BI 2214)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Bruce, F.F. The Book of the Acts (New International Commentary on the New Testament). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988. ISBN 0802825052. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Bruce, F.F. The Book of the Acts (New International Commentary on the New Testament). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988. ISBN 0802825052. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Analyzing and Engaging Worldviews (TH 4450)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. 1952. Revised and amplified edition. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 2001. ISBN 0060652926. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Little, Paul E. Know Why You Believe. New edition. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2000. ISBN 083082250X. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com
  • Packer, J.I "Fundamentalism" and the Word of God:  Some Evangelical Principles. 1958. Revised edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995. ISBN 0802811477. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Schaeffer, Francis. A Christian Manifesto. Revised edition. Wheaton: Crossway, 1982. ISBN 0891072330. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. 1952. Revised and amplified edition. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 2001. ISBN 0060652926. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Little, Paul E. Know Why You Believe. New edition. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2000. ISBN 083082250X. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com
  • Packer, J.I "Fundamentalism" and the Word of God:  Some Evangelical Principles. 1958. Revised edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995. ISBN 0802811477. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Schaeffer, Francis. A Christian Manifesto. Revised edition. Wheaton: Crossway, 1982. ISBN 0891072330. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Bible Introduction (BI 2230)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Vanhoozer, K. J. Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. ISBN 0801026946. Available at amazon.com.
  • Wegner, Paul D.  The Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004. ISBN: 0801027993. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Ewert, David. A General Introduction to the Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983. ISBN 0310453712. Available at amazon.com.
  • Geisler, Norman L., and William E. Nix. From God to Us. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1974. ISBN 0802428789. Available at amazon.com.

Biblical Studies Capstone (BI 4495)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Fitch, David E. The Great Giveaway: Reclaiming the Mission of the Church from Big Business, Parachurch Organizations, Pscyhotherapy, Consumer Capitalism, and Other Modern Maladies. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. ISBN 080106483X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Husbands, Mark A. and D.J. Treier. The Community of the Word: Toward and Evangelical Ecclesiology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2005. ISBN 0830827978. Available at amazon.com.
  • Karkkainen, Veli-Matti. An Introduction to Ecclesiology: Historical and Global Perspectives. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2002. ISBN 0830826882. Available at amazon.com.
  • McGrath, Alister E. The Genesis of Doctrine. Richmond: Regent College Publishing, 1997. ISBN 1573830720. Available at amazon.com.

Christian Life and Ethics (TH 1100)

Independent Study Format

  • MacArthur, John Jr. The Body Dynamic. Colorado Springs: Victor, 1996. ISBN 1564765865. Available at amazon.com.
  • Ryrie, Charles. Balancing the Christian Life. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1995. ISBN 0802408877. Available at amazon.com.
  • White, Jerry. Honesty, Morality, and Conscience. Colorado Springs: Nav Press, 1996. ISBN 0891099425. Available at amazon.com.

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Church History (TH 2270)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Kenneth, Curtis A., Stephen J. Lang and Randy Petersen. The 100 Most Important Events in Christian History. Grand Rapids: F. H. Revell, 1998. ISBN 0800756444. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Lane, Tony and Hilary Osborne. The Institutes of Christian Religion. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1987. ISBN 0801025249. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Spickard, Paul R. and Kevin M. Cragg. A Global History of Christians. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1994. ISBN 0801022495. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • XanEdu CoursePack for Church History. Available at xanedu.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. New York: Oxford, 1999. ISBN 0192880713. Available at amazon.com.
  • Cairns, Earle E. Christianity Through the Centuries. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996. ISBN 0310208122. Available at amazon.com.

Christian Missions (MS 1103)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Kaiser, Walter. Mission in the Old Testament: Israel as a Light to the Nations. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2000. ISBN 0801022282. Available at amazon.com.
  • Moreau, A. Scott, Gary R. Corwin and Gary B. McGee. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004. ISBN 0801026482. Available at amazon.com.
  • Newell, Marvin. A Martyr's Grace: Stories of Those Who Gave All For Christ and His Cause. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2006. ISBN 0802478298. Available at amazon.com.
  • Piper, John. Let the Nations Be Glad: The Supremecy of God in Missions. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2003. ISBN 080102613X. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Tucker, Ruth. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. ISBN 0310239370. Available at amazon.com.
  • Olson, Gordon C. What in the World is God Doing. Cedar Knolls: Global Gospel Publishers, 2003. ISBN 0962485055. Available at amazon.com.

Christian Worship (MU 2267)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Frame, John H. Worship in Spirit and Truth: A Refreshing Study of the Principles and Practice of Biblical Worship. Philipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 1996. ISBN 0875522424. Available at amazon.com.

  • Klingbeil, Steve. For Whose Pleasure? Confronting the Real Issue as We Gather to Worship. Innovo Publishing, 2011. ISBN: 9781936076581. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Hustad, Donald, ed. The Worshiping Church: A Hymnal. Carol Stream: Hope Company, 1990. ISBN 0916642437. Available at amazon.com.
  • Hustad, Donald P. True Worship: Reclaiming the Wonder and Majesty. Carol Stream: Hope Company, 1998. ISBN 0877888388. Available at amazon.com.

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College Writing (GSU 1110)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Chaffee, John. Critical Thinking, Thoughtful Writing: A Rhetoric with Readings. Fourth edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2007. ISBN 0618783482. Available at amazon.com.

Communication of Biblical Truth (PS 3330)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Chapell, Bryan. Christ-Centered Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994. ISBN 0801025869. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Koessler, John. The Moody Handbook of Preaching. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2008.  ISBN: 0802470645. Available at amazon.com.
  • Koessler, John and Steven Albrecht. How to Preach a Sermon: An Electronic Guide from Formation to Delivery. (CD-ROM) Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1999. ISBN: 0801002966. Available at amazon.com.
  • Robinson, Haddon. Biblical Preaching. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001. ISBN 0801022622. Available at amazon.com.

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Chapell, Bryan. Christ-Centered Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994. ISBN 0801025869. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Robinson, Haddon. Biblical Preaching. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001. ISBN 0801022622. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Chapell, Bryan. Christ-Centered Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994. ISBN 0801025869. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Robinson, Haddon. Biblical Preaching. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001. ISBN 0801022622. Available at amazon.com.

Contemporary Strategies for Ministry to Women (PS 2264)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Adams, Chris. Transformed Lives: Taking Women’s Ministry to the Next Level. Nashville, TN:  Lifeway, 1999. ISBN 0767331168. Available at amazon.com.
  • Adams, Chris. Women Reaching Women: Beginning and Building a Growing Women’s Ministry. Nashville, TN:  Lifeway, 2005. ISBN 1415825904. Available at amazon.com.
  • Barthel, Tara Klena and Judy Dabler. Peacemaking Women: Biblical Hope for Resolving Conflict. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2005. ISBN 0801064953. Available at amazon.com.
  • Edwards, Sue and Kelley Mathews. New Doors in Ministry to Women. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 2002. ISBN 0825425085. Available at amazon.com.
  • Inrig, Elizabeth. Release Your Potential: Using Your Gifts in a Thriving Womens Ministry. Chicago, IL:  Moody Publications, 2001. ISBN 0802484980. Available at amazon.com.
  • Kristof, Nicholas D. and Sheryl WuDunn. Half The Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. New York: Vintage Press, 2009. ISBN 0307387097. Available at amazon.com.

Critical Thinking (GSU 4410)

Independent Study Format:

  • Moreland, J.P. Love Your God with All Your Mind. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1997. ISBN 1576830160. Available at amazon.com.

Daniel and Revelation (BI 4418)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Walvoord, John F. Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1971. ISBN 0802417531. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Walvoord, John F. The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1989. ISBN 0802473091. Available at moodypublishers.com, amazon.com, cbd.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Walvoord, John F. Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1971. ISBN 0802417531. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Walvoord, John F. The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1989. ISBN 0802473091. Available at moodypublishers.com, amazon.com, cbd.com.

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Developing a Social Ministry (PS3320)

Self-Paced Format:

  • NCAASI: National Church Adopt-A-School Iniative Implementation Curriculum. Dallas: The Urban Alternative, 2006. Discount is available for students only at ncaasi.org/moody.

Developmental Psychology (GSU 3320)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Feldman, Robert S. Development Across the Lifespan, 5th Edition. New York: Prentice Hall, 2007. ISBN 0136016103. Available at amazon.com.

Discipling and Mentoring Women (PS 3321)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Anderson, Keith and Randy Reese. Spiritual Mentoring: A Guide for Seeking and Giving Direction. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1999. ISBN 0830822100. Available at amazon.com.
  • Stanley, Paul and J. Robert Clinton. Connecting: The Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed in Life. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1992. ISBN 3909131026. Available at amazon.com.
  • Hislop, Beverly White. Shepherding a Woman’s Heart: A New Model for Effective Ministry to Women. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2003. ISBN 0802433545. Available at amazon.com.
  • Schaeffer, Francis. The Mark of a Christian, 2nd edition. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2006. ISBN 0830834079. Available at amazon.com.

Educational Foundations (ED 1100)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Anthony, Michael J. Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Education. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001. ISBN 0801021847. The required reading in this book is provided as an electronic download in the Course Resources section of this course. A book fee of $15 is assessed when you register for the course.
  • Anthony, Michael J. Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the Twenty-first Century. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001. ISBN 0801022754. Available at amazon.com.
  • Richards, Lawrence O. and Gary J. Bredfeldt. Creative Bible Teaching. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1998. ISBN 0802416446. Available at moodypublishers.com, amazon.com, cbd.com.

Elements of Bible Study (BI 1120)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Hendricks, Howard G. and William D. Hendricks. Living By The Book. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1991. ISBN 0802408230. Available at moodypublishers.com, amazon.com.
  • XanEdu CoursePack for Elements of Bible Study. Available at xanedu.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Henrichsen, Walter and Gayle Jackson. Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1990. ISBN 0310377811. Available at amazon.com.

Genesis (BI 3312)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Alter, Robert. Genesis: Translation and Commentary. New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 1997. ISBN 039331670X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Fokkelman, J.P. Reading Biblical Narrative. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1999. ISBN 0664222633. Available at amazon.com.
  • McKeown, James. Genesis. Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008. ISBN 0802827055. Available at amazon.com.
  • Walton, John H. Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006. ISBN 0801027500. Available at amazon.com.

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Global Culture (GSU 1111)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Borthwick, Paul. How to Be a World Class Christian. Waynesboro: OM Literature, 1999. ISBN 1884543227. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Chandler, Paul-Gordon. God's Global Mosaic: What We Can Learn from Christians Around the World. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2000. ISBN 0830822518. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Livermore, David. Cultural Intelligence: Improving Your CQ to Engage Our Multicultural World. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009. ISBN 0801035899. Available at amazon.com.
  • Lingenfelter, Sherwood F. and Marvin K. Mayers. Ministering Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1986. ISBN 0801056322. Available at amazon.com.
  • Muller, Roland. Honor & Shame. Xlibris Press, 2001. ISBN 0738843164. Available at amazon.com or ebook from author.
  • XanEdu CoursePack for Global Culture. Available at xanedu.com.

Greek Exegesis 1 (BI 3383)

Independent Study Format:

  • Brooks, James A. and Carlton L.Winbery. Syntax of New Testament Greek. Lanham: University Press of America, 1978. ISBN 0819104736. Available at amazon.com.
  • Kantenwein, Lee L. Diagrammatical Analysis. Winona Lake: BMH Books, 1991. ISBN 0884691500. Available at amazon.com.

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Greek Grammar 1 (BI 2281)

Independent Study Format:

  • Aland, B., K. Aland, J., et al. The Greek New Testament, 4th edition. New York: United Bible Societies, 2006. ISBN 1598561693. Available at amazon.com.
  • Summers, Ray. Essentials of New Testament Greek. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1995. ISBN 0805410015. Available at amazon.com.

Greek Grammar 2 (BI 2282)

Independent Study Format:

  • Aland, B., K. Aland, J., et al. The Greek New Testament, 4th edition. New York: United Bible Societies, 2006. ISBN 1598561693. Available at amazon.com.
  • Summers, Ray. Essentials of New Testament Greek. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1995. ISBN 0805410015. Available at amazon.com.

Hebrews (BI 3333)

Online 16-Week Format:

Independent Study Format:

Hermeneutics/Bible Study Methods (BI 2280)

8-Week Format:

  • Klein, William, Craig Blomberg, Robert Hubbard, and Kermit Ecklebarger. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Revised and expanded edition. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2004. ISBN 0785252258. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Vanhoozer, K.J., C.A. Anderson, and M.J. Sleasman. Everyday Theology: How to Read Cultural Texts and Interpret Trends. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2007. ISBN 0801031672. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • McQuilkin, Robertson. Understanding and Applying the Bible. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2009. ISBN 0802490921. Available at amazon.com.

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Intermediate Computer Skills (GSU 1113)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • The student is required to have Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010 is required for PC users. Office for Mac 2008 or 2011 is required for Mac users. All SimNet and textbook materials will be presented in Microsoft Office 2010.
  • Hinkle, Deborah. Microsoft Office Word 2010: A Lesson Approach, Complete. McGraw Hill Publishers, 2010. ISBN 9780073519296. Available at amazon.com. E-book available at coursesmart.com.
  • SIMNET for Microsoft Office 2010- Office Suite. Triad Interactive, 2011. ISBN 9780073516493. Available only at simnetonline.com. Click on the menu tab, “I want to buy online now” and then follow the sign-in process along with payment. You do not need to purchase SimGrader.

Note: SimNet is an interactive Web site which allows the student to learn and perform tasks in each of the Microsoft programs and then complete assignments. SimNet then downloads your results immediately to SimNet’s database for immediate recording. You must purchase SimNet through McGraw Hill to ensure the right version and registration code. It is also important that this be ordered early to avoid any delays in beginning your assignments.  Note: SimNet may be accessed through Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. It cannot be accessed through Apple’s Safari. If you are a Mac user, download Mozilla Firefox to your Mac to access SimNet.

Self-Paced Format:

  • The student is required to have Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010 is required.  All SimNet and textbook materials will be presented in Microsoft Office 2010.
  • Hinkle, Deborah. Microsoft Office Word 2010: A Lesson Approach, Complete. McGraw Hill Publishers, 2010. ISBN 9780073519296. Available at amazon.com. E-book available at coursesmart.com.
  • SIMNET for Office 2010 Office Suite. McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2011. ISBN 9780073516493. Available only at simnetonline.com. Click on the menu tab, “I want to buy online now” and then follow the sign-in process along with payment. You do not need to purchase SimGrader. 

Note: SimNet is an interactive Web site which allows the student to learn and perform tasks in each of the Microsoft programs and then complete assignments. SimNet then downloads your results immediately to SimNet’s database for immediate recording. You must purchase SimNet through McGraw Hill to ensure the right version and registration code. It is also important that this be ordered early to avoid any delays in beginning your assignments.  Note: SimNet has not been fully tested on Mac.  Mac users should consider using another computer or one that is PC compatible.

Introduction to Counseling for the Lay Person (ED 3338)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Anderson, Neil. Victory over the Darkness. Ventura: Regal, 1990. ISBN 0830725644. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Collins, Gary. Christian Counseling, 3rd Edition.Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2007. ISBN 1418503290. Available at amazon.com.
  • McMinn, Mark R. Cognitive Therapy Techniques in Christian Counseling. Eugene: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2008. ISBN 1556356986. Available at amazon.com.

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Introduction to Christian Education (ED 1112)

Course may be used as a equivalent for Educational Foundations (ED-1100)

Independent Study Format:

  • Clark, Robert E., Lin Johnson, and Allyn Sloat. Christian Education: Foundations for the Future. ISBN 0802416470. Available at amazon.com.

Introduction to Literature (GSU 1109)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Douglass, Frederick. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. 1845. New edition. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN 0451155238. Available at Moody Online Library (free), amazon.com.
  • Hawthorne, Nathaniel and Millicent Bell. “The Scarlet Letter.” In Collected Novels, 115-346. New York: Library of America, 1983. ISBN 0553210092. Available at Moody Online Library (free), amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Rosenthal, M. L., Editor. Poetry in English: An Anthology. New York: Oxford University Press, 1987. ISBN 0195205391. Available at amazon.com.
  • Shakespeare, William. Measure for Measure. New York: Penguin Books, 1997. Available at Moody Online Library (free), amazon.com, cbd.com.

Introduction to Philosophy (GSU 2250)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Geisler, Norman L. and Paul D. Feinberg. Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Perspective. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1987. ISBN 0801038189. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Geisler, Norman L. and Paul D. Feinberg. Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Perspective. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1987. ISBN 0801038189. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Introduction to Psychology (GSU 2210)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Collins, Gary. The Rebuilding of Psychology. Wheaton: Tyndale, 1977. ISBN 0842353151. Available at amazon.com.
  • Meyers, David G. Psychology. Seventh edition. New York: Worth, 2003. ISBN 0716752514. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Collins, Gary. The Rebuilding of Psychology. Wheaton: Tyndale, 1977. ISBN 0842353151. Available at amazon.com.
  • Meyers, David G. Psychology. Eigth edition. New York: Worth, 2006. ISBN 0716764288. Available at amazon.com.

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Introductory English (GSU 1101)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Arlov, Pamela. Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing (with MyWritingLab Student Access Code Card) 4th edition. New York: Longman, 2009. ISBN 0205703313. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Paton, Alan. Cry, the Beloved Country. 1948. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2003. ISBN 074326195X. Available at amazon.com. 
  • Fawcett, Susan. Evergreen: A Guide to Writing with Readings. (Book and CD-ROM.) Eighth edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2004. ISBN 0618766448. Available at amazon.com.

John (BI 2211)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Tenney, Merrill C. John: The Gospel of Belief: An Analytic Study of the Text. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997. ISBN 0802843514. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Tenney, Merrill C. John: The Gospel of Belief: An Analytic Study of the Text. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997. ISBN 0802843514. Available at amazon.com.

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Life of Christ (BI 3323)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Harrison, Everett F. A Short Life of Christ. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994. ISBN 0802818242. Available at: amazon.com, cbd.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Harrison, Everett F. A Short Life of Christ. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994. ISBN 0802818242. Available at: amazon.com, cbd.com.

Life-on-Life Discipleship (EV 3302)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Hummel, Charles E. Tyranny of the Urgent, revised and expanded. Sacramento: Intervarsity Press, 1994. ISBN: 087784092X. Available at amazon.com.

Note: This pamphlet is available online or at most Christian bookstores. It is also available as an electronic bundle for mobile devices with two other pamphlets for about $3.00 from Olivetree.com.

Life Sciences (GSU 1132)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Trefil, James S, and R. Hazen. The Sciences: An Intergrated Approach. Sixth edition. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007. ISBN 0470118547. Available at amazon.com.

Math for Liberal Arts (GSU 2230)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Lehman, Kristin. Math for the Liberal Arts. This book is provided as an electronic download in the Course Resources section of this course. A book fee of $10 is assessed when you register for the course.

Major Prophets I (BI 3316)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Beale, G. K. and D. A. Carson. Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2007. IBSN 0801026938. Available at amazon.com.
  • Brueggemann, Walter. The Prophetic Imagination. Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2001. ISBN 0800632877. Available at amazon.com.

  • VanGemeren, Willem A.  Interpreting the Prophetic Word. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996. ISBN 0310211387. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Bullock, C. Hassell. An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1986. ISBN 0802441548. Available at amazon.com, moodypublishers.com.

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Ministry Internship (FE 4400)

  • Pyle, William and Mary Seals. Experiencing Ministry Supervision. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1995. ISBN 0805411631. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

    Note: This text is only required for the 3 credit hour internship for the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies degree. No text is required for internships applied to the Associate of Biblical Studies or Certificate of Biblical Studies, or that are less than 3 credit hours.

New Testament Survey (BI 1112)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Burge, Gary M., Cohick, Lynn H., and Gene L. Green. The New Testament in Antiquity: A Survey of the New Testament within Its Cultural Context. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. IBSN 0310244951. Available at amazon.com.

Online Self-Paced Format:

  • Tenney, Merrill C. New Testament Survey. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1985. ISBN 0802836119. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Tenney, Merrill C. New Testament Survey. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1985. ISBN 0802836119. Available at amazon.com.

Old Testament Survey (BI 1111)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Hill, Andrew and John H. Walton. A Survey of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. IBSN 0310280958. Available at amazon.com, ebook.

  • D. Brent Sandy and R. L. Giese. Cracking Old Testament Codes: A Guide to Interpreting the Literary Genres of the Old Testament. Nashville: B & H, 1995. IBSN 0805410937. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Walton, John H. Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994. ISBN 0310481619. Available at amazon.com.

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Pastoral Ethics (PS 2262)

Independent Study Format:

  • Cedar, Paul, Kent Hughes, and Ben Patterson. Mastering the Pastoral Role. Portland: Multnomah, 1991. ISBN 088070439X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Larsen, David L. Caring for the Flock. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1991. ISBN 0891076093. Available at amazon.com. 

Pauline Epistles I (BI 3325)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Morris, Leon. The First Epistle to the Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale New Testament Commentary. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1985. ISBN 0830829865. Available at amazon.com.
  • Kruse, Colin. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale New Testament Commentary. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987. ISBN 0830842381. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Morris, Leon. The First Epistle to the Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale New Testament Commentary. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1985. ISBN 0830829865. Available at amazon.com.
  • Kruse, Colin. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale New Testament Commentary. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987. ISBN 0830842381. Available at amazon.com.

Pauline Epistles II (BI 4427)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Stott, John R.W. The Message of Galatians. Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1968. ISBN 0877842884. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com. 
  • Stott, John R.W. The Message of Ephesians. Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1979. ISBN 0877842876. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Motyer, Alec. The Message of Philippians: Jesus Our Joy. Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1984. ISBN 0877843104. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Lucas, R.C. The Message of Colossians and Philemon: Fullness and Freedom. Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1980. ISBN 0877842841. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Stott, John R.W. The Message of Galatians. Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1986. ISBN 0877842884. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com. 
  • Stott, John R.W. The Message of Ephesians. Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1986. ISBN 0877842876. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Motyer, Alec. The Message of Philippians. Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1984. ISBN 0877843104. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Lucas, R.C. The Message of Colossians and Philemon. Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1980. ISBN 0877842841. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Pauline Epistles III (BI 4432)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Marshall, Howard. 1 and 2 Thessalonians: A Commentary. Vancouver: Regent College, 2002.  ISBN 1573832200. Available at amazon.com.  
  • Guthrie, Donald. The Pastoral Epistles. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991. ISBN 0802804829. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Morris, Leon. 1 and 2 Thessalonians. New Testament Commentary. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999. ISBN 083082992X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Guthrie, Donald. The Pastoral Epistles. New Testament Commentary. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999. ISBN 0830829938. Available at amazon.com.

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People Helping Skills (ED 3366)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • No text required.

Personal Evangelism (EV 1101)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Little, Paul E. How to Give Away Your Faith. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2007. ISBN 0830834060. Available at amazon.com.
  • Fryling, Alice. Disciplemaker's Handbook: Helping People Grow in Christ. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1989. ISBN 0830812660. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Robertson, Irvine. What the Cults Believe. Fifth edition, expanded. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1991. ISBN 0802494145. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Little, Paul E. How to Give Away Your Faith. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2007. ISBN 0830834060. Available at amazon.com.
  • Fryling, Alice. Disciplemaker's Handbook: Helping People Grow in Christ. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1989. ISBN 0830812660. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Robertson, Irvine. What the Cults Believe. Fifth edition, expanded. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1991. ISBN 0802494145. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.

Physical Sciences (GSU 1131)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Trefil, James S, and R. Hazen. The Sciences: An Intergrated Approach. Sixth edition. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007. ISBN 0470118547. Available at amazon.com.

Practices of Leadership (ED 4424)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • XanEdu CoursePack for Practices of Leadership. Available at xanedu.com.
  • Leadership book of student's choice.

    Note: Students are required to purchase and read one pre-approved leadership book taken from the references section of this course, or selected on their own. 

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Principles of Administration (ED 3314)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Anthony, Michael J. and James Estep, Jr. Management Essentials for Christian Ministries. Nashville: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 2005. ISBN 0805431233. Available at amazon.com.
  • Voges, Ken and Ron Braund. Understanding How Others Misunderstand You. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1995. ISBN 0802411061. Available at amazon.com.

Principles of Discipleship (EV 2210)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Adsit, Christopher B. Personal Disciplemaking: A Step-by-step Guide for Leading a Christian from New Birth to Maturity. Second edition. Orlando: Campus Crusade for Christ, 1996. ISBN 1579020224. Available at amazon.com, campuscrusade.com.
  • Hull, Bill. New Century Disciplemaking. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1984. ISBN 080075641X. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Adsit, Christopher B. Personal Disciplemaking: A Step-by-step Guide for Leading a Christian from New Birth to Maturity. Second edition. Orlando: Campus Crusade for Christ, 1996. ISBN 1579020224. Available at amazon.com, campuscrusade.com.
  • Hull, Bill. Jesus Christ Disciplemaker. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004. ISBN 0801091691. Available at amazon.com.

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Principles of Leadership (ED 3309)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Kouzes, James M. and Barry Z. Pozner. Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006. ISBN: 0787983373. Available at amazon.com.
  • MacMillan, Pat. The Performance Factor: Unlocking the Secrets of Teamwork. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2001. ISBN: 0805423753. Available at amazon.com.
  • Thrall, Bill and Bruce McNicol. Beyond Your Best: Develop Your Relationships, Fulfill Your Destiny. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003. ISBN: 0787967629.Available at amazon.com.
  • McSwain, Jay with Quentine Lofton. Establishing a Spiritual PACE For Living Out God's Plan For
    Your Life    . Alpharetta, GA: PACE Publishing, 2004. ISBN: 1-930856-48-2. Available at Place Ministries.

Principles of Teaching (ED 3306)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Gregory, John Milton. The Seven Laws of Teaching. Revised edition. Charlston: Bibliolife, 2008. ISBN 0559802137. Available at amazon.com.
  • Hendricks, Howard. Teaching to Change Lives. Portland: Multnomah Books, 2003. ISBN 1590521382. Available at amazon.com.

Quantitative Reasoning (GSU 2231)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Miller, Charles D., Vern E. Heeren and John Hornsby. Mathematical Ideas. 11th edition. Boston: Addison Wesley Longman, 2008. ISBN 0321505751. Available at amazon.com.
    Note: If you purchase the textbook used, make sure you get the My Math Lab access codes with your purchase. Access to the My Math Lab is required for the course.
  • Larson, Emmett M. Student's Study Guide and Solutions Manual. New York: Pearson Education Inc., 2008. ISBN 9780321369710. Available at amazon.com.

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Research Writing (GSU 1112)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Lester, James D. and James D. Lester, Jr. Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide. 13th edition. New York: Pearson Longman, 2009. ISBN 0205651925. Available at amazon.com.

Romans (BI 4410)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Westerholm, Stephen. Perspectives Old and New on Paul: The “Lutheran” Paul and His Critics. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003. ISBN 0802848095. Available at amazon.com.
  • Moo, Doug. Romans. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. ISBN 0310494001. Available at amazon.com.
  • Jeffers, J. S. The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era: Exploring the Background of Early Christianity. InterVarsity: Downers Grove, 1999. ISBN 0830815899. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Johnson, Alan F. Romans: The Freedom Letter. Chicago: Moody Press, 2000. ISBN 080242127X. Available at amazon.com.

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Speech Communication (GSU 1120)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Young, Kathryn Sue and Howard Paul Travis. Oral Communication: Skills, Choices, and Consequences, 3rd edition. Long Grove: Waveland Press, 2012. ISBN 157766745X. Available at amazon.com.

Spiritual Life and Community (MS 1100)

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Koessler, John. True Discipleship: The Art of Following Jesus. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2003. ISBN 080241642X. Available at moodypublishers.com, amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Koessler, John. True Discipleship: A Companion Guide. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2003. ISBN 0802416438. Available at moodypublishers.com, amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • Lewis, C.S. Made For Heaven: And Why On Earth It Matters. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco, 2005.  ISBN 0060766921. Available at: amazon.com.
  • XanEdu CoursePack for Spiritual Life and Community. Available at xanedu.com.

Studying and Teaching the Bible (MS 1102)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Fledderjohann, Dennis.  Handbook to Interactive Bible Study, revised, 2010. Exclusively available at: http://www.lulu.com (search using author’s name or title).
  • Hendricks, Howard G. and William D. Hendricks. Living By The Book. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1991. ISBN 0802408230. Available at moodypublishers.com, amazon.com.
  • Richards, Lawrence O. and Gary J. Bredfeldt. Creative Bible Teaching. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1998. ISBN 0802416446. Available at moodypublishers.com, amazon.com, cbd.com.

Survey of Bible Doctrine I (TH 2225)

Course is 3-credits and intended for transfer students or students of other colleges. Students pursuing their degree from Moody are required to take Survey of Theology 1.

Independent Study Format:

  • Packer, J.I. Knowing God. Downers Grove: IVP Press, 1993. ISBN 083081650X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Sanders, Oswald. The Incomparable Christ. Chicago: Moody Press, 2009. ISBN 080245660X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Thiessen, Henry C. Lectures in Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Eardmans, 2007. ISBN 0802827292. Available at amazon.com.

Survey of Bible Doctrine II (TH 2226)

Course is 3-credits and intended for transfer students or students of other colleges. Students pursuing their degree from Moody are required to take Survey of Theology II.

Independent Study Format:

  • Thiessen, Henry C. Lectures in Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Eardmans, 2007. ISBN 0802827292. Available at amazon.com.
  • Saucy, Robert L. The Church in God's Program. Chicago: Moody Press, 1972. ISBN 080241544X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Wood, Leon J. The Bible and Future Events. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1973. ISBN 0310347017. Available at amazon.com.

Survey of Theology I (TH 3321)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine.Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995. ISBN 0310286700. Available at amazon.com.
  • XanEdu CoursePack for Survey of Theology I. Available at xanedu.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995. ISBN 0310286700. Available at amazon.com.
  • Packer, J.I. Knowing God. Downers Grove: IVP Press, 1993. ISBN 083081650X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Sanders, Oswald. The Incomparable Christ. Chicago: Moody Press, 2009. ISBN 080245660X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Thiessen, Henry C. Lectures in Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Eardmans, 2007. ISBN 0802827292. Available at amazon.com.

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Survey of Theology II (TH 3331)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Benware, Paul N.  Understanding End Times Prophecy.  Revised and Expanded. Chicago:  Moody, 2006. ISBN 0802490794. Available at amazon.com.
  • Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995. ISBN 0310286700. Available at amazon.com.
  • Ryrie, Charles C.  The Holy Spirit.  Chicago, Moody, 1999. ISBN 0802435785. Available at amazon.com.
  • Saucy, Robert L. The Church in God's Program. Chicago: Moody Press, 1972. ISBN 080241544X. Available at amazon.com.

Online 16-Week Format:

  • Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1998. ISBN 0801021820. Available at amazon.com, cbd.com.
  • XanEdu CoursePack for Survey of Theology II. Available at xanedu.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Enns, Paul. The Moody Handbook of Theology. Revised and expanded. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2008. ISBN: 0802434347. Available at amazon.com.
  • Thiessen, Henry C. Lectures in Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Eardmans, 2007. ISBN 0802827292. Available at amazon.com.
  • Saucy, Robert L. The Church in God's Program. Chicago: Moody Press, 1972. ISBN 080241544X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Wood, Leon J. The Bible and Future Events. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1973. ISBN 0310347017. Available at amazon.com.

Teaching Methods (ED 4403)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Blackwood, Rick. The Power of Multisensory Preaching and Teaching. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008. ISBN 0310280974. Available at amazon.com.
  • Galindo, Israel. The Craft of Christian Teaching: Essentials for Becoming a Very Good Teacher. Valley Forge: Judson, 1998. ISBN 081701280X. Available at amazon.com.
  • Tileston, Donna Walker. What Every Teacher Should Know About Effective Teaching Strategies. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press, 2004. ISBN 076193121X. Available at amazon.com.

The Church and Its Doctrines (TH 1110)

Online 8-Week and Self-Paced Formats:

  • Enns, Paul. The Moody Handbook of Theology. Revised and expanded. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2008. ISBN: 0802434347. Available at amazon.com.

Independent Study Format:

  • Dorman, Ted M. A Faith for All Seasons: Historic Christian Belief in Its Classical Expression. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2001. ISBN 0805423982. Available at amazon.com.
  • Grentz, Stanley J. and Cherith Fee Nording. Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms.  Downers Grove: IVP Press, 1999. ISBN 0830814493. Available at amazon.com.
  • Koessler, John. Foundational Faith: Unchangeable Truth for an Ever-Changing World. Chicago: Moody Press, 2003. ISBN 0802423175. Available at amazon.com.

The Church and the Community (PS 4410)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Fuder, John.  A Heart for the City: Effective Ministries for the Urban Community.  Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2005.  ISBN 0802491316.Available at amazon.com.
  • Keller, Timothy.  Generous Justice. New York:  Dutton, Penguin Group, 2010. ISBN 0525951903. Available at amazon.com.
  • Non-Profit Guides: grant-writing tools for non-profit organizations. http://npguides.com/ (free).
  • Orlich, Donald C. Designing Successful Grant Proposals. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002. ISBN 0871207737. Available at Moody Online Library (free), amazon.com.
  • Watkins, Darrel R.  Christian Social Ministry: An Introduction. Nashville:  Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1994. ISBN 0805410732. Available at amazon.com.

Theology and Philosophy of Women's Ministry (PS 2253)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Gundry, Stanley N, and James R Beck eds. Two Views on Women in Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2001. ISBN 9780310254379. Available at amazon.com.
  • Piper, John and Grudem, Wayne, editors. Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1991. ISBN 9781581348064. Available at amazon.com.
  • Sumner, Sarah.  Men and Women in the Church: Building Consensus on Christian Leadership. Downers Grove, IL:  InterVarsity Press, 2003. ISBN 0830823913. Available at amazon.com.
  • Tucker, Ruth A., Liefeld Walter. Daughters of the Church: Women and ministry from New Testament times to the present. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1987. ISBN 9780310457411. Available at amazon.com.

Theological Exposition (PS 3340)

Online 8-Week Format:

  • Koessler, John. Folly, Grace and Power: The Mysterious Act of Preaching. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011. ISBN: 0310325617. Available at amazon.com.
  • XanEdu CoursePack for Theological Exposition. Available at xanedu.com.

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