Please select a variety of 18 texts to be read. Please include at least one philosophy, one ethics, one evangelism and one preaching text. You may also select four texts from the Elective page of this website or four electives from either of the other degree programs. The other texts should be from Old and New Testament reading.
You may alternate up to four additional texts by sending your alternate text request to
us at newburghseminary@aol.com Please include the title of the book and author.
We will email you as soon as your alternate text is approved.
NT 600 - New Testament: Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey, by Walter A. Elwell
NT 610 - Survey of the New Testament, by Robert Horton
NT 620 - The Gospel in Brief, by Leo Tolstoy
NT 630 - Nelson's New Testament Survey: Discover the Background, Theology and Meaning of Every Book in the New Testament, by Mark Bailey
NT 640 - Encountering the Book of Romans: A Theological Survey, by Douglas J. Moo and Walter A. Elwell
NT 650 - Jesus the Messiah: A Survey of the Life of Christ, by Robert H. Stein
NT 670 - Paul: Missionary Theologian: A Survey of His Missionary Labours and Theology, by Robert L. Raymond
NT 680 - Linguistics for Students of New Testament Greek: A Survey of Basic Concepts and Applications, by David Alan
NT 685 - Two texts required (1) Mastering New Testament Greek on CD-ROM: An Interactive Guide for Beginners by Ted Hildebrandt (CD-ROM - Beginning Oct. 1 this course will replace NT 680.
(2) New Testament Greek Workbook: An Inductive Study of the Complete Text of the Gospel of John by James Arthur Walther This course is completed when the student completes the workbook and submits the first five chapters of John translated from New Testament Greek. The student will simply write out each verse with the
translation underneath the verse. Mail assignment to NTS, P.O. Box 1238, Newburgh, IN 47629.
NT 690 - John: Beloved Disciple a Survey of His Theology, by Robert L. Raymond
NT 700 - The Lukan Passion Narrative: The Markan Material in Luke 22, 4-23,25; A Historical Survey, by Jay M. Harrington
NT 710 - 1&2 Timothy and Titus: To Guard the Deposit, by R. Kent, Hughes, and Bryan Chapel
NT 720 - The Epistle to the Romans (New International Commentary on the New Testament), by Douglas J. Moo
NT 730 - Epistle to the Hebrews, by F.F. Bruce
NT 740 - The First Epistle to the Corinthians, by Gordon D. Fee
NT 750 - The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians, by Leon Morris
NT 760 - The Letter to the Ephesians, by Peter T. O'Brien
OT 600 - Survey of the Old Testament, by Andrew E. Hill
OT 620 - Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey, by Bill T. Arnold
OT 630 - The Faith of Israel: A Theological Survey of the Old Testament, by William J. Dumbrell
OT 640 - The Minor Prophets, by James E. Smith
PRCH 600 - Power in the Pulpit: How to Prepare and Deliver Expository Sermons, by Jerry Vines
PRCH 610 - Anointed Expository Preaching, by Stephen F. Olford
PRCH 620 - Preaching Through the Christian Year, by Fred B. Craddock
PRCH 630 - Preaching with Freshness, by Bruce Mawhinney and Jay Adams
PRCH 640 - Inspired Preaching: A Survey of Preaching found in the New Testament, by Richard C. Wells
CP 650 - Christian Philosophy, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, by J.P. Moreland and William L. Craig
CP 670 - Works of Love: Kierkegaard's Writings, by Soren Kierkegaard
CP 680 - The Christian Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, by Etienne Gilson
CP 690 - The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren
CP 700 - Will and Spirit: A Contemplative Psychology, by Gerald G. May
ETH 600 - Ethics There's No Such Thing as "Business" Ethics: There's Only One Rule for Making Decisions, by John C. Maxwell
ETH 610 - Readings in Christian Ethics: Issues and Applications, by David K. Clark
ETH 620 - The Common Good and Christian Ethics, by David Hollenbach
ETH 630 - The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics, by C.S. Lewis
ETH 640 - Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems: From Anger, Boredom, and Temptation to Gluttony, Gossip, and Greed, by Joseph M. Esper
EVG 600 - Evangelism Share Jesus Without Fear, by William Frey
EVG 610 - Talking About Jesus Without Sounding Religious, by Rebecca Manley
EVG 620 - The Art of Personal Evangelism: Sharing Jesus in a Changing Culture, by Will McRaney, Jr.
EVG 630 - How to Share Your Faith, by Greg Laurie
EVG 640 - The Soul Winner, by Charles H. Spurgeon
EVG 650 - Five Steps to Sharing Your Faith, by Bill Bright
EVG 670- Drawing the New: 30 Practical Principles for Leading Others to Christ Publicly and Personally, by O.S. Hawkins
All papers should be typed and double-spaced and carefully checked for grammar and spelling before submitting.. For each book write a ten to fifteen page paper summarizing the book including the following:
- Include up to ten truths learned from the book.
- How is this book beneficial to your future ministry?
- In your opinion, what is the most important element of this book?
- How will this study better equip you to do God's work?
