BIRMINGHAM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
FALL SEMESTER 2008
September 8 - December 12, 2008
ADD/DROP PERIOD ENDS September 19, 2008

The following booklist is provided as a guide to help students purchase their books before classes begin. By clicking on the title of each book, a new browser window will open allowing you to purchase the book online. Buying books online is a way to save considerable money. Click the title of the book and the link will open a new broswer window to Amazon.com. Amazon offers new and used books and usually has the lowest prices. They also offer free shipping on orders of $25 or more. You may also purchase books from the Briarwood Bookstore online (click here). Both are trusted sites; however, if you are not comfortable buying online, you may contact your local bookstore or the Briarwood Bookstore to order the books you need.

*The book list will be updated as professors provide their list of books to us. If you do not see the books listed for a class you plan on taking, check back. This booklist was last updated September 8, 2008 11:43 PM

	The standard for research papers for the Birmingham Theological Seminary is Turabian. It is recommended that all students purchase a copy of A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations.
	Another helpful book for BTS students, and one that is highly recommended, is Quality Research Papers for Students of Religion and Theology. This resource provides guidance regarding some of the peculiarities within the theological writing genre.

BIRMINGHAM

Course	Location	Professor	Day/Time
HT4641 Church History in America Required Text A Religious History of the American People, by Ahlstrom Recommended Texts Meet the Puritans, by Beeke & Pederson A Theological Interpretation of American Church History, by Singer	BWD-W203	Dr. Richard Trucks	MON 6:00-8:00AM
NT2011 Beginning Greek I New Testament Greek for Beginners, by Machen	BWD-W202	Mr. Bruce Horsley	MON 5:30-7:30PM
BC7606 Using the Bible in Counseling* Required Texts Hearing God's Words, by Adam How to Study Your Bible, by Arthur Now Choose Life, by Millar Putting the Truth to Work, by Doriani Recommended Texts Encountering the Old Testament, by Arnold Getting the Message, by Doriani Encountering the New Testament, by Elwell & Yarbrough How to Read the Bible Book by Book, by Fee & Stuart Living by the Book, by Hendricks	BWD-W203	Dr. Howard Eyrich	MON 5:30-7:30PM
PT5621 Conflict Resolution in the Church The Peacemaker, by Sande The Peacemaking Pastor, by Poirier Antagonists in the Church, by Haugk Well-Intentioned Dragons, by Shelly	BWD-A209	Mr. Glenn Waddell	MON 5:30-7:30PM
BC7502 Counseling in the Local Church I Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands, by Tripp Leaving Yesterday Behind, by Hines Introduction to Biblical Counseling, by Mack	HTWO	Dr. Larry Dozier	MON 6:30-8:30PM
AP8521 Introduction to Apologetics Required Texts To Everyone an Answer, by Beckwith, Craig, & Moreland The Universe Next Door, by Sire Introducing Apologetics, by Taylor Recommended Texts Five Views on Apologetics, by Cowan I'm Glad You Asked, by Boa & Moody Scaling the Secular City, by Moreland	BWD-W202	Mr. Frank Ellis	MON 7:30-9:30PM
BC7622 Biblical Approach to Addictions* Required Reading The Heart of "Addiction", by Shaw (see syllabus for purchasing instructions) Divine Intervention, by Shaw Hope and Help for Gambling, by Shaw Hope and Help for Self-Injurers, by Shaw Hope and Help for Video Game, TV, and Internet "Addiction", by Shaw Recommended Reading A Banquet in the Grave, by Welch Love to Eat, Hate to Eat, by Fitzpatrick Addicted to Recovery, by Almy The Useful Lie, by Playfair Where Sin Abounds, Does Grace Abound More?, by Bowen Idols of the Heart, by Fitzpatrick	BWD-W203	Dr. Mark Shaw	MON 7:30-9:30PM
NT2011 Beginning Greek I How Biblical Languages Work, by Slizer & Finley Primer of Biblical Greek, by Croy	BWD-W203	Mr. Adam McCollum	TUE 6:00-8:00AM
AP8611 Advanced Apologetics I** Reasonable Faith, by Craig	BWD-W202	Dr. Steve Cowan	TUE 5:30-7:30PM
HT4528 Early & Medieval Church History History of Christianity, by Latourette Church History in Plain Language, by Shelley	BWD-W203	Dr. Bob Crandall	TUE 5:30-7:30PM
BC7501 Introduction to Biblical Counseling Required Texts Competent to Counsel, by Adams Curing the Heart, by Eyrich & Hines The Art of Aging, by Eyrich Totally Sufficient, by Eyrich and Hinson Recommended Text Introduction to Biblical Counseling, by MacArthur	BWD-A209	Dr. Luis Orteza	TUE 5:30-7:30PM
PT5667 Biblical Principles of Evangelism# Required Texts The Seven Principles of an Evangelistic Life, by Cecil Church Evangelism, by Terry Building a Contagious Church, by Mittelberg Recommended Text Everyday Evangelism, by Eisenman	BWD-W202	Rev. Willie Wells	TUE 7:30-9:30PM
AP8531 World Religions** Required Text The Illustrated Guide to World Religions, by Halverson Recommended Texts The Compact Guide to World Religions, by Halverson Neighboring Faiths, by Corduan	BWD-W203	Rev. Clete Hux	TUE 7:30-9:30PM
BC7630 Marriage and Family Counseling* The Case of the "Hopeless" Marriage, by Adams Solving Marriage Problems, by Adams Marriage and Family Manual, by Eyrich (given out in class) God, Marriage, and Family, by Kostenberger A Homework Manual for Biblical Living, Vol 2, by Mack Strengthening Your Marriage, by Mack	BWD-A209	Dr. Dave Matthews	TUE 7:30-9:30PM
BC7502 Counseling in the Local Church I Required Texts Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands, by Tripp Leaving Yesterday Behind, by Hines The Peacemaker, by Sande Recommended Text Homework Assignments for Biblical Counselors, Vol 1, by Eyrich & Hines	BWD-W202	Dr. Howard Eyrich	WED 6:30-8:30PM
OT1021 Old Testament I Required Text The Old Testament Speaks, by Samuel Shultz Recommended Texts God’s Plan Unfolded, by Jack Scott An Introduction to the Old Testament, by E.J. Young An Introduction to the Old Testament, by Raymond Dillard & Tremper Longman III A Short Introduction to the Pentateuch, by G. Ch. Aalders The Theology of the Older Covenant, by J. Barton Payne Biblical Theology- Old and New Testaments, by Geerhardus Vos Hard Sayings of the Old Testament, by Walter Kaiser Classical Evangelical Essays in Old Testament Interpretation, by Walter Kaiser The Typology of Scripture, by Patrick Fairbairn	BWD-W203	Dr. Frank Barker	WED 5:30-7:30PM
PT5637 Personal Evangelism^	BWD-F Hall	Dr. Frank Barker	WED 6:30-9:30PM
OT1021 Old Testament I Required Texts Ancient Israel in Sinai, by Hoffmeier The Pentateuch as Narrative, by Sailhamer The Old Testament Speaks, by Shultz Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament, by Walton Recommended Text One major commentary	BWD-W203	Mr. Adam McCollum	THU 6:00-8:00AM
PT5637 Personal Evangelism^	BWD-F Hall	Dr. Frank Barker	THU 9:00-12:00PM
PT5722 Expository Preaching Required Texts Christ-Centered Preaching, by Chapell The Modern Preacher and the Ancient Text, by Greidanus Biblical Preaching, by Robinson Recommended Texts A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, by Turabian Logos Bible Software The Burdensome Joy of Preaching, by Massey	BEBBC	Rev. Michael Reese	THU 9:00-11:00AM
ST3526 Systematic Theology I Required Texts Introduction to Systematic Theology, by Berkhof Systematic Theology, by Grudem Recommended Texts A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith, by Reymond Theology of the Reformers, by George	BEBBC	Rev. Robert Alexander	THU 11:00-1:00PM
PT5630/5631 Church Administration Church Administration: Effective Leadership for Ministry, by Tidwell Effective Small Churches in the Twenty-First Century, by Dudley Church Administration in the Black Perspective, by Massey Church Conflict: The Hidden System Behind the Fights, by Cosgrove	BWD-A209	Rev. Larry Cockrell	THU 5:30-7:30PM
NT2022 New Testament I An Introduction to the New Testament, by Carson & Moo Gospels and Acts Exploring the New Testament, by Wenham & Walton	BWD-W202	Rev. Morris Johnson	THU 5:30-7:30PM
ST3526 Systematic I The Doctrine of God, by Bavinck Systematic Theology, by Berkhof Institutes of the Christian Religion, by Calvin Creation and Change, by Kelly The Westminster Confession of Faith	BWD-W203	Rev. Jim Maples	THU 5:30-7:30PM
PT5531 Christian Worker’s Personal Life Required Text Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, by Whitney Recommended Texts The Effective Pastor: A practical guide to the ministry, by Anderson The Empowered Leader, by Miller The Pastor as Spiritual Guide, by Rice	BWD-W202	Dr. Richard Trucks	THU 7:30-9:30PM
ST3529 Systematic Theology IV Systematic Theology, by Berkhof Institutes of the Christian Religion, by Calvin The Spirit of Promise, by Macleod Redemption Accomplished and Applied, by Murray The Westminster Confession of Faith	BWD-W203	Rev. Jim Maples	THU 7:30-9:30PM
PT7802 Clinical Research Development~ Required Texts The Craft of Research, by Booth Quality Research Papers for Students of Religion and Theology, by Vyhmeister A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, by Turabian Recommended Texts Logos Bible Software How to Read a Book, by Adler StyleEase for Chicago and Turabian The Oxford Guide to Library Research, by Mann Practical Research, by Leedy Doing a Literature Review, by Hart The Internet Effective Online Communication, by Adams Internet Research Methods, by Hewson Successful Dissertations and Theses, by Madsen Write Right!, by Veniola	BWD-A209	Rev. Cockrell/James	THU 7:30-9:30PM
NT2022 New Testament I Required Texts Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, by Bailey Exploring the New Testament, Vol. 1, by Walton & Wenham Recommended Texts The Gospels: "Lost" and Found, by Jones Twelve Disciples, by Jones	BWD-W203	Rev. Mike Jones	FRI 6:00-8:00AM
DM9110 Educational Ministries of the Growing Church‡ Required Texts Christian Education: Foundation for the Twenty-first Century, by Anthony Making Kingdom Disciples, by Dunahoo The Christian Educator's Handbook on Adult Education, by Gangel Creative Bible Teaching, by Richards Ministering to Twenty-first Century Families, by Rainey Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, by Barna	BWD-W203	Dr. Dave Matthews	FRI 8:30-4:30PM
DM9221 Biblical Counseling and Marriage & Family† The Exemplary Husband, by Scott The Excellent Wife, by Peace Family Ministry, by Sell Ministering to Twenty-first Century Families, by Rainy God, Marriage, and Family, by Kostenberger	BWD-W203	Dr. Howard Eyrich	MON 8:30-4:30PM

*BC7501 Introduction to Biblical Counseling is a prerequisite for all Counseling courses.
**AP8521 Introduction to Apologetics is a prerequisite for all Apologetic courses.
^PT5667 or PT5637 may be taken for the Evangelism requirements
Please contact Ruth Dagnan for PT5637 Personal Evangelism (205-776-5236) Seminary students must also register with the Seminary office to receive credit. Share Your Faith Workshop will be August 16, 2008 8:30 am -3:00 pm, includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The informational dinner for E.E will be August 21, 2008 at 6:30 pm in FH-E&F. Classes will begin Wed. night Sept 3rd and Thurs. morning Sept 4th.
~ All Master of Arts students seeking to graduate in Spring 2009 are required to take this class.
‡DM9110 will meet on Friday’s Oct. 3; Nov. 5 and Dec. 3.
†DM9221 will meet on Monday’s Sept. 15; Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.

BWD-Briarwood Presbyterian Church
HTWO-Holy Trinity World Outreach Church
BEBBC-Birmingham Easonian Baptist Bible College

HUNTSVILLE - WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Temporary address and location for Westminster Presbyterian Church:
5640 Oakwood Road NW
Huntsville, AL. 35806
256-830-5754

TUSCALOOSA - FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH

*BC7501 Introduction to Biblical Counseling is a prerequisite for all Counseling courses.
** PT5722 Expository Preaching I is a prerequisite for PT5723 Expository Preaching II

DEMOPOLIS – CHRISTIAN CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

MONTGOMERY

*BC7501 Introduction to Biblical Counseling is a prerequisite for all Counseling courses. BC7630 students must register with and pay tuition to Eastwood Presbyterian Church. Students seeking Seminary credit must also register with the Seminary office and pay a $30 an hour posting fee. Class dates are Sept. 9th – Nov. 11th
^Students taking this course must register with YMPC and with the Seminary and pay a $90 posting fee for the course.

EPC-Eastwood Presbyterian Church
YMPC-Young Meadows Presbyterian Church