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.

BL 504 Biblical Interpretation for Life & Ministry (George Lyons)

• Bowe, Barbara E.  Biblical Foundations of Spirituality. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, November, 2003.  (ISBN: 0742531570)
• Marshall, I. Howard. The Epistles of John. The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 1978.  (ISBN: 0802825184)
• Moloney, Francis J. The Gospel of John. Sacra Pagina 4. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 1998.  (ISBN: 0814658067.)

CH 502 Historical Foundations (Diane Leclerc)

• Bondi, Roberta C. To Pray and to Love: Conversations on Prayer with the Early Church. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1991. (ISBN-10:  0800625110 or ISBN-13: 978-0800625115) 
• Chilcote, Paul Wesley.  Praying in the Wesleyan Spirit: 52 Prayers for Today. Nashville: Upper Room Books, July 2001. (ISBN-10: 0835809501 or ISBN-13: 978-0835809504)
• Foster, Richard J., ed. Devotional Classics:  Revised Edition: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups.  San Francisco: HarperOne; Revised edition, June 28, 2005. (ISBN-10: 0060777508 or ISBN-13:  978-0060777500)

PL 503 Theoretical Foundations for Spiritual Formation (Joe Bankard)

• Aristotle, Terrence Irwin (Translator). Nicomachean Ethics, 2nd Edition.  Hackett Publishing Co. ( ISBN 0872204642)
• Augustine by F. J. Sheed.  Confessions of St. Augustine.  Scribner, 1983.  (ISBN 0824504615) or . . .
  • Augustine by F. J. Sheed.  Confessions:  Books I-XIII.  Hackett, 1993.  (ISBN 0872201864)
• Kierkegaard, Soren.  "Fear and Trembling".  Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006.  (ISBN-10:  0143037579 or ISBN-13: 978-0143037576).
• Pojman, Louis P.  Who Are We?:  Theories of Human Nature (Paperback).  Oxford University Press, USA, 2005.  (ISBN 0195179277)
• Stevenson, Leslie (Editor).  The Study of Human Nature:  A Reader.  Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition, 1999.  (ISBN 0195127153)
• Wilson, Edward O.  On Human Nature.  25th Anniversary Ed edition.  Harvard University Press, October 18, 2004.  (ISBN-10:  0674016386 or ISBN-13:  978-0674016385)
• Woodhouse, Mark B.  A Preface to Philosophy.  Wadsworth Publishing, 2006. (ISBN 0495007145)

PT 500 Program Orientation (April McNeiece)

• 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)

PT 511 Introduction to Spiritual Formation (Jay Akkerman)

• Foster, Richard J.  Celebration of Discipline:  The Path to Spiritual Growth.  20th Anniversary ed. San Francisco:  Harper, 1998.  (ISBN 0060628391)
• Hull, Jerry, and Larry Hull.  Fully Alive:  Discovering the Adventure of Healthy and Holy Living.  Kansas City:  Beacon Hill, 1998.  (ISBN:  0834117266)
• McLaren, Brian D.  A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey. Indianapolis: Jossey-Bass, 2001.  (ISBN #078795599X)
• Mulholland, M. Robert Jr.  Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation.  Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1993. (ISBN 0-8308-1386-1)
• Nouwen, Henri.  Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. New York:  Image, 1994. (ISBN 0385473079)
• Smith, James Bryan.  A Spiritual Formation Workbook. Rev. ed. San Francisco:  Harper, 1999.  (ISBN 0062516264)

The following book is a recommended book, not required:

• Strunk, William Jr., and E.B. White. The Elements of Style. 4th ed. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 2000. (ISBN 020530902X)

PT 512 Spiritual Direction (Rhonda Carrim)

• Bakke, Janette.  Holy Invitations:  Exploring Spiritual Direction.  Grand Rapids, MI:  Baker, 2000.  (ISBN 0801063272)
• Moon, Gary and David G. Benner. Editors. Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls:  A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices.  Downers Grove, IL:  InterVarsity Press, 2004.  (ISBN 0830827773)
• Rice, Howard.  The Pastor as Spiritual Guide.  Nashville:  Upper Room Books, 1998.  (ISBN-10: 0835808467 or ISBN-13:  978-0835808460)
• Watson, David Lowes.  Covenant Discipleship:  Christian Formation Through Mutual Accountability.  Wipf & Stock Publishers, April 2002.  (ISBN 1579109535)
• Devotional Text: 
  • Bonhoeffer, Dietrich.  Life Together.  Translated by John W. Doberstein.  Harper San Francisco, 1978.  (ISBN 0060608528)

PT 513 Seminar in Spirituality and Ministry (Joe Gorman)

• Brother Lawrence. The Practice of the Presence of God.  Edmonson, trans. Orleans: Paraclete Press, 1985. (ISBN: 0941478297)
• Earle, Ralph H. and Mark R. Laaser.  The Pornography Trap:  Setting Pastors and Laypersons Free from Sexual Addiction.  Kansas City, MO:  Beacon Hill Press, 2002.  (ISBN:  083-411-9382)
• Green, Thomas H.  When the Well Runs Dry: Prayer Beyond the Beginnings.  Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, 1998. (ISBN: 0877936412)
• Hagberg, Janet O. and Robert A. Guelich.  The Critical Journey:  Stages in the Life of Faith.  Sheffield Publishing Co.; 2nd edition (July 2004).  (ISBN:  1879215497 and 978-1879215498)
• Nouwen, Henri.  In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership. New York: Crossroad, 1989. (ISBN: 0-8245-1259-6)
• Nouwen, Henri.  The Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey.  Image, 1990. (ISBN: 0385416075) 
• Peterson, Eugene.  Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994. (ISBN: 0802808484)

PT 514 Topics in Spiritual Formation (Hicks/Milburn)

• Bell, Rob.  Velvet Elvis.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005. (ISBN 031026345X)
• Chalke, Steve.  The Lost Message of Jesus.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. (ISBN 0310248825)
• McLaren, Brian D.  A Generous Orthodoxy.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004.  (ISBN 0310257476)
• Miller, Donald.  Blue Like Jazz:  Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality.  Wheaton: Nelson Books, 2003. (ISBN 0785263705)
• Willard, Dallas.  The Divine Conspiracy.  San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1998. (ISBN 0060693339)

TH 501 Readings in Western Spirituality (Dr. Thomas Oord)

• Oord, Thomas Jay and Michael Lodahl.  Relational Holiness:  Responding To The Call of Love.  Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill Press, 2005.  (ISBN 0834121824)
• Pinnock, Clark.  The Most Moved Mover: A Theology of God's Openness. Grand Rapids: Baker House Books, 2001. (ISBN 0801022908)

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