MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Textbooks
In an effort to help students keep their educational costs to a minimum, we encourage our online students to utilize competitively-priced online sources to minimize their textbook expense, keeping in mind that used books may also be an option. NNU recommends, but does not require, students to use the links provided on this website. Students must take responsibility for the acquisition of their texts and will be held accountable for timely completion of their course work, even if their particular text supplier is late in delivering their book/s.
Students will receive an email notice at least one month prior to their course start date confirming their text list. Students who desire to order their books well in advance should contact the program manager at gtoe(at)nnu.edu before ordering since text selections can change due to their availability from the publisher or the professor’s discretion.
Logos Bible Software
Master of Divinity students are required to purchase the Scholar's Library Gold. This extensive digital library produced by Logos Bible Software contains more than 700 titles, with a great number of helpful resources for biblical and language studies in particular.
Master of Arts in Religion students may also wish to take advantage of NNU's academic discounts. They will be expected to use this resource in their Bible courses throughout their time in the program and are encouraged to utilize the wide variety of other resources in the library for other courses as well.
Since the Scholar's Library Gold is a required research tool in the M.Div., students may be able to include the cost of the library in their student loans. Logos Bible Software also offers students a monthly payment plan.
For more information on enrolling in NNU's academic pricing with Logos, go to https://www.logos.com/Academic/nnu/MDivfall2008.
Please note that textbooks are in descending order by course descriptor. Please check the schedule for your particular learning community when purchasing texts for your next class.
BIBL6540 Gospel & Culture (William Malas)
- Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers, rev. ed. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2009. (ISBN-10: 1598563114 or ISBN-13: 978-1598563115)
- Pelikan, Jaroslav. Whose Bible Is It?: A Short History of the Scriptures. New York: Penguin Books, 2005. (ISBN-10: 0143036777 or ISBN-13: 978-0143036777)
- Vanhoozer, Kevin J., gen. ed. Dictionary for Theological Interepretation of the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2005. (ISBN-10: 0801026946 or ISBN-13 978-0801026942
CHIS6540 Wesleyan Tradition in Context (Charles Christian)
- Logan, James C. Theology and Evangelism in the Wesleyan Heritage. Kingswood Books, June 1994. (ISBN-10: 0687413958 or ISBN-13: 978-0687413959)
- Matthaei, Sondra Higgins. Making Disciples: Faith formation in the Wesleyan Tradition. Abingdon Press, May 2000. (ISBN-10: 0687024757 or ISBN-13: 978-0687024759)
- Outler, Albert C. Evangelism & Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit. Discipleship Resources, March 1996. (ISBN-10: 0881771511 or ISBN-13 978-0881771510)
- Weems, Lovett H. Leadership in the Wesleyan Spirit. Abingdon Press, May 1999. (ISBN-10: 0687046920 or ISBN-13: 978-0687046928)
PHIL7540 Pre-modern, Modern and Post-modern Philosophies (Terry Fach)
Clark, Kelly James , Richard Lints, and James K. Smith. 101 Key Terms in Philosophy and their Importance for Theology, Westminster/John Knox Press, 2004. (ISBN – 13: 978-0664225247)
PRTH6000 Program Orientation (Kathy Bynum)
- Stone, Howard W. and James O. Duke. How to Think Theologically. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1996. (ISBN 0800629671)
- Harvey, Van A. A Handbook of Theological Terms. New York: Collier Books, 1964. (ISBN 0684846446)
- Tracy, Wes & Stan Ingersol. What is a Nazarene? Understanding Our Place in the Religious Community. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 1998. (ISBN 0834115999)
- Brown, Michael Joseph. What They Don't Tell You: A Survivor's Guide to Biblical Studies. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000. (ISBN 066422220X)
PRTH6140 Introduction to Ministry & Culture (Dana Hicks)
- Cloud, Henry. Integrity: The Courage to Meet The Demands of Reality. New York: HarperCollins, 2006. (ISBN: 9780060849689)
- Driscoll, Mark. Radical Reformission. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. (ISBN: 0310256593)
- Gibbs, Eddie. Leadership Next. Downers Grove: Intervarsity, 2005. (ISBN: 0830832831)
- McLaren, Brian. The Church on the Other Side. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998. (ISBN: 0310237076)
PRTH6940 Communicating Visually (Len Wilson & Jason Moore)
- Moore, Jason and Len Wilson. Design Matters: Creating Powerful Imagery for Worship. Abingdon Press, 2006. (ISBN: 068749446X)
- Stephens, Mitchell. The rise of the Image, the Fall of the Word. Oxford, 1998. (ISBN: 0195098293)
- Williams, Robin. Design Workshop Second Edition. Peachpit Press, 2007. (ISBN: 0321441761)
- Wilson, Len and Jason Moore. Digital Storytellers: The Art of Communicating the Gospel in Worship. Abingdon Press, 2002. (ISBN: 0687052130)
PRTH7540 Missional Practicum (Jay Akkerman)
- Carucci, Ron A. Leadership Divided. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006. (ISBN 0-7879-85899-9)
- Henderson, Jim, and Matt Casper. Jim & Casper Go To Church. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale, 2007. (ISBN 1-4143-1331-4)
- Minatrea, Milfred. Shaped By God's Heart. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2004. (ISBN 0-7879-7111-1)
- Sweet, Leonard. Post-Modern Pilgrims. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2000. (ISBN 0-8054-2137-8)
- Kimball, Dan. They Like Jesus But Not the Church. DVD Small Group Curriculum. Zondervan Groupware, 2007. (ISBN 0-310-27787-6)
PHIL7540 Pre-modern, Modern and Post-modern Philosophies (Terry Fach)
Clark, Kelly James , Richard Lints, and James K. Smith. 101 Key Terms in Philosophy and their Importance for Theology, Westminster/John Knox Press, 2004. (ISBN – 13: 978-0664225247)
PRTH7940 Community, Context & Transition (Jeff Crosno)
- Carroll, Jackson W., and Wade Clark Roof. Bridging Divided Worlds: Generational Cultures in Congregations. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2002. (ISBN 0-7879-4990-6)
- Dudley, Carl S., and Nancy T. Ammerman. Congregations in Transition: A Guide for Analyzing, Assessing and Adapting in Changing Communities. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2002. (ISBN 0-7879-5422-5)
- Neumark, Heidi B. Breathing Space: A Spiritual Journey in the South Bronx. Boston: Beacon Press, 2004. (ISBN 10: 0807072575 or ISBN 13: 978-0807072578)
- Stone, Bryan. Evangelism after Christendom: The Theology and Practice of Christian Witness. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2007. (ISBN 978-1-58743-194-4)
THEO7940 Theology of Leadership (Thomas Jay Oord)
- Sanders, John. The God Who Risks: A Theology of Divine Providence. 2nd ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity P, 2007. (ISBN 0830828371)
- Weston, Paul. Lesslie Newbigin, Missionary Theologian: A Reader. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006. (ISBN 0802829821)
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