Booklist

This is a list of books that are required for the courses offered for Spring; the titles that are optional are noted accordingly. Refer to the course reserves list available through the Eternity library webpage for titles that are available to borrow in electronic format.

Please note: the booklist spreadsheet continues for multiple pages and is searchable.

Eternity classTitle of BookAuthorProfessor
Anient Near Eastern Background of the Hebrew BibleZondervan Atlas of the BibleCarl G. RasmussenNate Bradshawhttps://amzn.to/3dWbVeE
Anient Near Eastern Background of the Hebrew BibleAncient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew BibleJohn H. WaltonNate Bradshawhttps://amzn.to/3p0Dk5j
Anient Near Eastern Background of the Hebrew Bible(OPTIONAL) Old Testament Parallels: Laws and Stories from the Ancient Near EastVictor H. Matthews, Don C. BenjaminNate Bradshawhttps://amzn.to/3H4Z0n9
Anient Near Eastern Background of the Hebrew Bible(OPTIONAL) Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical ContextsJonathan S. Greer, John W. HilberNate Bradshawhttps://amzn.to/3yQRJnY
Applied Theology: Christianity and the ArtsResonate: Enjoying God's Gift of MusicMark BeuvingSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2RqC8rE
Applied Theology: Christianity and the ArtsMystery and Manners: Occasional ProseFlannery O'ConnerSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/33V64Pj
Applied Theology: Christianity and the ArtsCulture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common LifeMakoto FujimuraSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2qqdk8d
Applied Theology: Discipleship and CounselingWhen People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of ManEdward T. Welchhttps://amzn.to/2KJBJwn
Applied Theology: Discipleship and CounselingCounsel from the Cross: Connecting Broken People to the Love of ChristElyse M. Fitzpatrickhttps://amzn.to/2tEVaRh
Applied Theology: Discipleship and CounselingLoving Messy PeopleScott Mehlhttps://amzn.to/31wBMTf
Bible Study MethodsBible Study MethodsDouglas MainDoug Mainhttps://www.aplos.com/aws/give/M3Ministries/BSMNotes
Bible Study MethodsWhat is the Bible and How Do We Understand It?Dennis R. EdwardsDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/2Qe1mYB
Bible Study MethodsReading Scripture with the Church FathersChristopher A. HallDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/32fgj1Y
Bible Study MethodsGrasping God's WordJ. Scott DuvallDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/33CVAE4
Bible Study Methods(OPTIONAL) Exegetical Commentary of the New TestamentZondervan: Blomberg & KovalishynDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/2MnziAq
Bible Study Methods(OPTIONAL) Letter of JamesDouglas MooDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/2SmL2XC
Bible Study Methods(OPTIONAL) Letter of JamesScot McKnightDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/2PTu5me
Bible Study Methods(OPTIONAL) JamesD HiebertDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/2rlKNB1
CommunicationThe Supremacy of God in PreachingJohn PiperHieberthttps://amzn.to/2RnUWYD
CommunicationCommunicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible CommunicationAndy Stanley and Lane JonesHieberthttps://amzn.to/34TXyS5
Counseling Seminar: AnxietyRunning Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of RestEdward T. WelchSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/39fnoVv
Counseling Seminar: DepressionDepression: Looking Up from the Stubborn DarknessEdward T. WelchSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/39oxC3u
Counseling Seminar: DepressionCounsel from the Cross: Connecting Broken People to the Love of ChristElyse M. Fitzpatrick, Dennis E. JohnsonSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2MGXEoZ
Counseling Seminar: Depression(OPTIONAL) Will Medicine Stop the Pain?: Finding God's Healing for Depression, Anxiety, and Other Troubling EmotionsElyse M. FitzpatrickSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2F8E2ps
Counseling Seminar: Depression(OPTIONAL) Trusting GodJerry BridgesSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2Q9ARUJ
Counseling Seminar: Depression(OPTIONAL) Speaking Truth in LoveDavid PowlisonSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2Qw8kaZ
Counseling Seminar: Depression(OPTIONAL) How People ChangeTimothy S. Lane, Paul David TrippSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2F6Pcev
Counseling Seminar: SexualityFinally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of GraceHeath LambertSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2DS80gN
Counseling Seminar: SexualitySex and the Supremacy of ChristJohn Piper and Justin TaylorSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2DOt5J7
Counseling Seminar: SexualityWomen Counseling Women: Biblical Answers to Life's Difficult ProblemsElyse FitzpatrickSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2DOMwl1
Counseling Seminar: Sexuality(OPTIONAL) God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical FoundationAndreas J. KostenbergerSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2YjdlHB
Counseling Seminar: Sexuality(OPTIONAL) Counseling Survivors of Sexual AbuseDiane Mandt LangbergSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2YlqiR2
Counseling Seminar: Sexuality(OPTIONAL) Speaking Truth in LoveDavid PowlisonSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2DS8AuZ
Exegesis and Application of GalatiansGalatians (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary)Thomas R. ShreinerStephanie Lamourhttps://amzn.to/3FUOBu6
Exegesis and Application of Galatians40 Questions About Christians and Biblical LawThomas R. ShreinerStephanie Lamourhttps://amzn.to/3rajxR9
Exegesis and Application of General LettersNIV Application Commentary: HebrewsGeorge H. GuthrieStephanie Lamourhttps://amzn.to/2OTizXd
Exegesis and Application of General LettersLetters to the Church: A Survey of Hebrews and the General EpistlesKaren H. JobesStephanie Lamourhttps://amzn.to/2Lt5l1v
Exegesis and Application of RevelationDiscovering RevelationDavid deSilvaMatthew Halsteadhttps://amzn.to/3I4Dzqd
Exegesis and Application of RevelationReading Revelation ResponsiblyMichael J. GormanMatthew Halsteadhttps://amzn.to/2Y9Gsgl
Exegesis and Application of RevelationReversed Thunder: The Revelation of John and the Praying ImaginationEugene PetersonMatthew Halsteadhttps://amzn.to/3gjNxIV
Foundations 2A History of Western PhilosophyC.Stephen EvansRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/35f60Mx
Foundations 2A People's History of the WorldChris HarmanRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/3bOIloy
Foundations 2A Short Introduction to World ReligionsChristopher PartridgeRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/2YeYyQ7
Foundations 2Anthropological Insights for MissionariesPaul HiebertRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/2YeYyQ7
Foundations 2Basic Guide to Eastern Orthodox TheologyEve TibbsRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/3F2xkOA
Foundations 2Brown Church: Five Centuries of Lantina/o Social Justice, Theology, and IdentityRobert Chao RomeroRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/31zr2ps
Foundations 2From Jerusalem to Irian JayaRuth A. TuckerRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/36048Xj
Foundations 2I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with GodBilquis SheikhRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/35U0yxH
Foundations 2The Color of CompromiseJemar TisbyRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/35feXW5
Foundations 2The Lost History of ChristianityPhilip JenkinsRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/35V8QFx
Foundations 2The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Volume 1, 8th EditionW.W. Norton & CoRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/2TzIsNg
Foundations 2The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Volume 2, 8th EditionW.W. Norton & CoRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/3jDKzuk
Foundations 2The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1Justo GonzalezRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/2RjMfyi
Foundations 2The Story of Christianity, Vol. 2Justo GonzalezRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/35hXWca
Foundations 2The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog, 5th EditionJames W. SireRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/2Wc1v16
Foundations 2Unsettling TruthsMark Charles and Soon-Chan RahRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/2VNH8sd
Foundations 2Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?John FeaRyan Dillonhttps://amzn.to/2VN4GNZ
Foundations 4A History of Western PhilosophyC.Stephen EvansSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/35f60Mx
Foundations 4A People's History of the WorldChris HarmanSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/3bOIloy
Foundations 4A Short Introduction to World ReligionsChristopher PartridgeSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2YeYyQ7
Foundations 4Anthropological Insights for MissionariesPaul HiebertSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2YeYyQ7
Foundations 4Brown Church: Five Centuries of Lantina/o Social Justice, Theology, and IdentityRobert Chao RomeroSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/31zr2ps
Foundations 4From Jerusalem to Irian JayaRuth A. TuckerSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/3bQ5NCa
Foundations 4Soul, Self, and SocietyMichael A. RynkiewichSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2Reoo3k
Foundations 4The Color of CompromiseJemar TisbySarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/35feXW5
Foundations 4The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Volume 2, 8th EditionW.W. Norton & CoSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/3jDKzuk
Foundations 4The Story of Christianity, Vol. 2Justo GonzalezSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2VJuNVT
Foundations 4The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog, 5th EditionJames W. SireSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2Wc1v16
Foundations 4Unsettling TruthsMark Charles and Soon-Chan RahSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2VNH8sd
Worldview & CultureSoul, Self, and SocietyMichael A. RynkiewichSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/3cPctAu
Worldview & CultureThe Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog, 5th EditionJames W. SireSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2Wc1v16
Worldview & CultureLiving at the Crossroads: An Introduction to Christian WorldviewMichael W. Goheen and Craig G. BartholomewSarah Finnhttps://amzn.to/2MDPJbV
Hebrew Bible 2A: Exegesis and Appilcation of Latter Prophets 2The Message of Ezekiel: A New Heart and a New SpiritChristopher J.H. WrightMatthew Halsteadhttps://amzn.to/344BbL0
Hebrew Bible 2B: Exegesis and Appilcation of WritingsProverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of SongsEllen F. DavisNate Bradshawhttps://amzn.to/2qCYKdF
Hebrew Bible 2B: Exegesis and Appilcation of WritingsJob (The NIV Application Commentary)John H. WaltonNate Bradshawhttps://amzn.to/2E4fM7m
Hebrew Bible 2B: Exegesis and Appilcation of WritingsProphetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled TimesSoong-Chan RahNate Bradshawhttps://amzn.to/34G8mW6
Hebrew Bible: All Modules (Latter Prophets 2, Writings, Biblical Theology)Hebrew Bible: A Translation with CommentaryRobert Alterhttps://amzn.to/31W9CTk
Historical Theology IIHistorical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian ThoughtAlister McGrathChris Kottrehttps://amzn.to/2P5pdZl
Historical Theology IIThe Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition ReformRoger OlsonChris Kottrehttps://amzn.to/2sDVcII
Marriage & Family IssuesCounsel for Couples: A Biblical and Practical Guide for Marriage CounselingJonathan D. HolmesBrigg Sternshttps://amzn.to/3sUxJMU
Missional LeadershipThe Mission of God's People: A Biblical Theology of the Church's MissionChristopher J.H. WrightRechab Grayhttps://amzn.to/2YrqXjZ
Missional LeadershipUncommon Leadership: Servant Leadership in a Power-Based WorldRobert D. KuestRechab Grayhttps://amzn.to/2RpakUL
New Testament OverviewThe King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New TestamentsThomas R. SchreinerEmmanuel Enguluhttps://amzn.to/2qznR0P
New Testament OverviewThe New Testament in Its WorldN. T. WrightEmmanuel Enguluhttps://amzn.to/3slyaRn
Hebrew Bible 2C: Exegesis and Appilcation of Biblical Theology of the OTOld Testament Theology for Christians: From Ancient Context to Enduring BeliefJohn H. WaltonErnesto Dukehttps://amzn.to/2P4NIXM
Old Testament Overview 1The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New TestamentsThomas R. SchreinerGeoff Leathermanhttps://amzn.to/2qznR0P
Old Testament Overview 2The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New TestamentsThomas R. SchreinerErnesto Dukehttps://amzn.to/2qznR0P
Exegesis and Application of Paul's Pastoral Epistles1 and 2 Timothy, Titus (New International Biblical Commentary)Gordon D. FeeRechab Grayhttps://amzn.to/2DTzt1y
Exegesis and Application of Paul's Pastoral EpistlesESV BibleRechab Grayhttps://amzn.to/38eAv6C
Exegesis and Application of Paul's Prison EpistlesThe Bondage BreakerNeil T. AndersonDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/2wGX9GO
Exegesis and Application of Paul's Prison EpistlesThe Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Brother YunBrother Yun and Paul HattawayDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/2RquvS2
Exegesis and Application of Paul's Prison EpistlesEphesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon (Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary)Clinton E. ArnoldDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/38spGxf
Exegesis and Application of Paul's Prison EpistlesRomans to Philemon (Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary)Clinton E. ArnoldDoug Mainhttps://amzn.to/2SqeBaE
Reading Romans with Eastern EyesReading Romans with Eastern Eyes: Honor and Shame in Paul's Message and MissionJackson WuSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/362No0W
Reading Romans with Eastern EyesConformed to the Image of His Son: Reconsidering Paul's Theology of Glory in RomansHaley Goranson JacobSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/377QuCw
Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes(OPTIONAL) Asian Christian Theology: Evangelical PerspectivesTimoteo D. GenerSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/360gLkz
Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes(OPTIONAL) Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel of Peace in the Midst of EmpireScot McKnightSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2QYBZeu
Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes(OPTIONAL) Globalizing Theology: Belief and Practice in an Era of World ChristianityCraig Ott, Harold A. NetlandSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2sy5lHh
Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes(OPTIONAL) Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the BibleE. Randolph RichardsSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2sw6krk
Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes(OPTIONAL) Theology in the Context of World Christianity: How the Global Church is Influencing the Way We Think about and Discuss TheologyTimothy C. TennentSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/3755ErS
Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes(OPTIONAL) Saving God's Face: A Chinese Contextualization of Salvation through Honor and ShameJackson WuSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2tgRyW1
Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes(OPTIONAL) One Gospel for All Nations: A Practical Approach to Biblical ContextualizationJackson WuSteven Nguyenhttps://amzn.to/2uUwzsh
Senior ProjectEveryday TheologyKevin J. VanhoozerChris Kottrehttps://amzn.to/366aJiU
Theory and Method of TheologyNone RequiredBrian Colmery
English Writing WorkshopNone RequiredRebecca Richie
Argumentative Writing & Critical ThinkingPDF scans of book chapters will be provided by professorRebecca Richie