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The APPLICATION 248  700 PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

of the Christian Faith (Living Out and Reflecting on the Christian Way)
Alive to God: Ed. J.I. Packer / L. Wilkinson
(How we practice  701 Traditions of the Christian Faith what we believe)
(Corresponding to the disciplines of Christ’s life
Streams of Living Water: Richard Foster
 701.1 The Contemplative Tradition
(Discovering the Prayer-filled life)
 701.2 The Holiness Tradition
(Discovering the Virtuous Life)
 701.3 The Charismatic Tradition
(Discovering the Spirit-Empowered Life)
 701.4 The Social Justice Tradition
(Discovering the Prophetic Life)
 701.5 The Evangelical Tradition
(Discovering the Word-Centred Life)
 701.6 The Incarnational Tradition
(Discovering the Compassionate Life of the Suffering
 701.7 The Catholic Tradition \ Servant)
(Discovering the Sacramental Life)
 701.8 The Orthodox Tradition
(Discovering the Liturgical Life)
248  709 Sermons on the Christian Life (See 529)
248.4  710 DISCIPLESHIP: Our responsibility to Christ(See 773, 208)
* Discipleship: David Watson
Reformed Spirituality: H.L.Rice
I Believe in Discipleship: Rob Warne
248.24  711 Conversion, Forgiveness & Life of Faith(for enquirers)(see 273)
Peace with God: Billy Graham
Becoming a Christian: Rosalind Rinker
 712 The Lordship of Christ (Abiding in Christ)
Roy Hession We Would See Jesus:
 712.1 Commitment & Faithfulness (See 241)
Faith’s Unclaimed Inheritance: F. Houghton
Trusting God Even When Life Hurts: Jerry Bridges
222.16 241.52 242.2 248.4  712.2 The Ten Commandments (See 129.1; 773.3)
Pattern for Life: N.Shield
The Ten Commandments: J. Douma
 712.3 Freedom & Obedience
Free to Obey: Peter Toon

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709 Sermons on the Christian Life Sermons specifically on discipleship

525 Sermons & Addresses …of a general nature
716.1 Devotional Works / Addresses
710 DISCIPLESHIP Overview of the life of the believer
208 Fundamentals Summary overview of Christian doctrine
773 Christian Basics Simple explanation of what Christians believe
711 Conversion & the life of Faith explained to enquirers
273.1 Conversion Scholarly Analysis of doctrine of conversion
712 The Lordship of Christ as it affects daily living
241 The Lordship of Christ Doctrine of Christ’s supremacy over all things
712.2 The 10 Commandments Pastoral application to daily living
129.1 The 10 C.s Scholarly discussion in the context of the Pentateuch
773.3 The 10 C.s Catechist teaching on Christian living
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241 248.4  712.4 Guidance & a Sense of Purpose (See 238; 288-9)
The Call: Os Guiness
Decision Making and the Will of God: Garry Friesen
 712.5 Trust & Walking by Faith
If You Want to Walk on Water..: J. Ortberg
235.47 242  712.6 Spiritual Warfare: Temptation, Hindrances, Back-sliding &
Spiritual Decline Born for Battle: R. A. Matthews
# Screwtape Letters: C..S. Lewis
 712.7 Spiritual Foes: The World, The Flesh, The Devil
 712.8 Spiritual Power & Victorious Living (See 575)
Overcoming the Dominion of Darkness: Gary D. Kinnaman
Aspects of victorious living (Eph 6:10-20)
Repentance for sin
Reliance on God for protection (Faith)
Embracing God’s Word
Specific obedience
Fervent & focused prayer
Help from fellow believers
232.904 241 242.1  712.9 Cost of Discipleship & Sacrificial Living (See 725.3; 848)

136.73 252.3  713 CHRISTIAN MATURITY (Christian Character/ Spiritual

Formation / Spiritual / Ascetic theology) (See 285; 819)
The Christian Character: S. Neill
Renovation of the Heart :D. Willard
 713.1 Self-control, Self-discipline, Self-denial
Celebration of Discipline: R. Foster
 713.2 Growth through Suffering & Healing Facing Suffering: H.Carson
Coping with Crises: R. Fowke

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712.4 Guidance How we are guided in daily living

238 Prophecy & Guidance Doctrine of contemporary Revelation
288 HOLY SPIRIT: Illumination Doctrine of how the Spirit opens up
Scripture to our minds or testifies to our hearts
289 Charismatic experience Neo-Pentecostal or new Charismatic
teaching on how we experience the Spirit

712.9 Sacrificial Living The Cost of discipleship

228 Man’s Stewardship Stewardship of material things as God’s regent
in creation
718.8 Giving and Tithing Giving back to God
723.6 Money & Materialism The Ethics of the use of material things
725.7 Stewardship of Resources Responsibility for natural resources
848 Stewardship Christian responsibility in finance and the use of
material things, time, & all that has been given to the Christian

713 Christian Maturity The Believer’s responsibility to grow in faith and practice
285 The Holy Spirit in the Life of the believer Doctrine of the work of
the Spirit in the life of the believer
819 Helping people grow Pastoral nurture of Christians

713.2 Growth through Suffering & Healing The place of suffering in the growth of the disciple
295 The Church’s Suffering Biblical study of the place of suffering in the
life of God’s people
344 Problem of Good and Evil The Issue of suffering examined as a
question of God’s fairness.
815 Comforting the Sorrowing Pastoral approach to suffering
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 713.3 Growth in the Fruit of the Spirit (See 286, 722)

 713.4 Living a Moral Life-style Honesty, Morality & Conscience: J. White
232.9 234.4 242  713.5 Holiness & Perfection (See 278)
A Passion for Holiness: J. I. Packer
Living a Godly Life: M. Eaton
The Pursuit of Holiness: Jerry Bridges
248.47  713.6 Imitation of Christ, Simplicity, Asceticism
 713.7 Christian Love
 713.8 Forgiveness Forgiveness: C. Stanley
248.03 248.5  713.9 Dictionary of Spirituality

248.4  714 COMMUNION WITH GOD (Devotional / Mystical Theology /

Directive Spirituality / The Spiritual Journey of the Individual)
# Loving God: C. Colson
The Journey: Alister McGrath
242.1  714.1 Spiritual Autobiography / Other Writings, (incl. Fiction)
244  714.2 Fictional Biography (See 531) # Pilgrim’s Progress: J. Bunyan
271 296 242 248.22  714.3 Mystical Experience (Apophatic Spirituality)
 714.5 Practicing the Presence of God
The Practice of the Presence of God: Brother Lawrence
234.1  715 The Means of Grace (Do not neglect these in your life!)
 715.1 Studying God’s Word Know the Bible: M. Eaton
Understanding God’s Word: Alan Stibbs / D. Wenham
 715.2 Meditation on God’s Word
 715.3 Hindrances to hearing God’s Word
242.2/8 248.32  715.4 Daily Readings (e.g. S.U. notes), Family Devotions
 715.5 Preaching (hearing God’s Word expound
 715.6 Evangelistic activity (telling others confirms faith)
248.3  716 Prayer life (See 246) The Transforming Friendship: J. Houston
A Call to Spiritual Reformation (St Paul’s writings): D. A. Carson
252 242 248  716.1 Reading Devotional Works / Addresses (See 529; 709)
(Extra-Biblical)
242 248.2  716.2 Anthologies of Prayers (Private use)

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713.3 Growth in the fruit of the Spirit Practical evidence of spiritual development
286 The Fruit of the Spirit Doctrine of the effect of the Spirit in the life of
the believer
722 Christian Character Discussed as ethical requirements in Christian
responsibility

713.4 Forgiving Others Practical outworking of forgiveness

711 Conversion, Forgiveness & the Life of Faith the experience of
forgiveness explained to enquirers
273.1 Conversion…Forgiveness Scholarly Analysis of doctrine of
forgiveness

713.5 Holiness The way of Holiness in discipleship

278 Sanctification the Doctrine of holiness

714 COMMUNION WITH GOD (See also: Church discipline, Giving, Spiritual gifts,
Evangelism, Personal ministry to individuals)

714.1 Other Writings (including fiction) written on spiritual issues

531 Fiction discussed as a means of Christian communication
717.2 Fictional Biography
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264 252 248.3  716.3 Worship in the Life of the Believer (See 294; 830)
248.34  716.4 Personal Devotion A Testament of Devotion: Thomas R Kelly
 716.5 Communal Worship (See 830)
 716.6 Sacraments / Ordinances of Baptism & Communion /
The Lord’s Supper Come to the Feast: T. Swanston
 716.8 Tithing (for giving as service see 718.8)
263  716.8 Fellowship with God’s People
 716.9 Rest (Sabbath) (See 228.1) Sabbath Keeping: Lynne M. Baab
248.3  717 Spiritual Exercises (Catholic, Orthodox, & Protestant)
 717.1 Silence; Reading Aloud (Lectio Divina)
 717.2 The Jesus Prayer (prayer of the heart) (Orthodox)
The Way of The Pilgrim & the Pilgrim Continues His Way Tr. H. Bacovcin
 717.3 Icons (Orthodox)
 717.4 The Lord’s Prayer (“making a garland”– Luther)
 717.5 Journaling
 717.6 Spiritual Direction (Catholic)
 717.7 Daily Examination of life (The Examen)
 717.8 Fasting God’s Chosen Fast: Arthur Wallis
 717.9 Simple Living (See also Suffering) (713.2)
“By CONTEMPLATION the soul draws directly from the heart of
God the graces which the ACTIVE LIFE must distribute”
(- Mother Teresa)
260.1 241  718 CHRISTIAN SERVICE
241  718.1 Work (See 228.1)
231.3  718.2 Development of the Gifts for the common good (See 287),
including: The Message of wisdom; The Message of
knowledge; Faith; Distinguishing between spirits; Speaking
in different tongues; Interpretation of tongues; Prophecy *
Gifts of healing *; Miraculous powers *
* gifts also found in the ministerial list (see 806)

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716 Prayer Life Prayer as Communion with God

246 Prayer life of Jesus
716.1 Devotional Works / Addresses
525 Sermons & Addresses …of a general nature
709 Sermons on the Christian Life Sermons specifically on discipleship
716.4 Worship in the life of the Believer Private worship as a part of Christian discipleship
716.6 Communal Worship As part of Christian discipleship
716.6 Communal Worship As part of Christian discipleship
142.5 Worship in the OT Worship as expressed in the Psalms and
other OT writings
169.3 N.T. Church Worship
199.4 Songs & Hymns of the Bible / Worship in the Bible
294 The Church’s Worship Doctrinal analysis of Worship
830 Public Worship in the life the Church
832 Planning & Leading Public Worship The conduct of Public Worship
883 Forms of Public Worship according to Denominations
716.9 Rest (Sabbath) The need to take regular rest and time for the worship of God
228.1 Work and the Sabbath The place and purpose of the Sabbath in
man’s rhythm of work
718.1 Work The role of work in Christian service
718.2 Development of the Gifts Applied to the believer’s Church life
287 The Gifts of the Spirit Doctrine of spiritual gifts
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 718.3 Local Church Involvement

 718.4 Witness
 718.5 Service to Society / the Community
 718.6 Meeting Material, Psychological & Physical Need
 718.7 Advocacy (Writing letters on behalf of others)
254.8  718.8 Giving and Tithing * Christian Giving: V.S. Azariah
 718.9 The Use of Time Seconds Away: David Cormack
It’s About Time: Ken Smith
 719 PSYCHOLOGY Baker Enclyopedia of Psychology: D. G. Benner
 719.1 Self-management: self, time & resources
Boundaries: H. Cloud / Townsend
158.1 248.8  719.2 Self-hood
 719.3 Motivation Why Did I Do That?: D. Cormack
137.42 248.5  719.4 Personality Types, Enograms Gifts Differing: I. Myers Briggs
248.2  719.5 Dreams and the Unconscious
150  719.6 Human Development
 719.7 Psychology and the Life of Prayer
The Transforming Friendship: J. Houston
 719.8 Psychology & the Christian Life
Genius, Grief & Grace: G. Davies
 719.9 Psychology & Christianity
Psychology and Church: Johnson / Jones
Psychology as Religion: the Cult of Self-Religion: P Vetz
170 241  720 CHRISTIAN ETHICS(See 123.8; 340; 415; 480; 555; 728.5)
* Moral Choices: Scott B. Rae; Groundwork of Christian Ethics: R.G. Jones
 720.1 Dictionaries of Christian Ethics
Encyclopaedia of Biblical & Christian Ethics: J. F. Childress / J. Maquarrie
Dictionary of Christian Ethics: R. K. Harrison
 720.2 Ethical Principles Non-negiotionable absolutes v. relative values :
 720.9 Readings in Christian Ethics
From Christ to the World: Boulton /Kennedy /Verhey
241  721 MORAL THEOLOGY (Our responsibility to GOD to
seek virtuous personal qualities)
# Resurrection & Moral Order: O O’Donovan
241.2  721.1 Basis for Morality

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718.8 Giving and Tithing Giving back to God

228 Man’s Stewardship Stewardship of material things as God’s regent
in creation
712.9 Sacrificial Living The Cost of discipleship
723.6 Money & Materialism The Ethics of the use of material things
725.7 Stewardship of Resources Responsibility for natural resources
848 Stewardship Christian responsibility in finance and the use of
material things, time, & all that has been given to the Christian

720 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Principles of Christian behaviour

123.8 Ethics in the O.T. O.T. teaching on ethical issues
340 ETHICS The secular study of ethics, one of he four major fields of
philosophy
415 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY Theology addressed to
contemporary issues
480 CULTURE Issues arising from cultural differences
555 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Study of man from a cultural
perspective
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241.4  722 Christian Character (See 286, 713)

Effective Christian Living: Jack Selfridge
 722.1 in relation to God: Love, Joy, Peace
# Works of Love: Soren Kierkegaard
 722.2 in relation to others: Patience, Kindness, Goodness
 722.3 in relation to ourselves: Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control
 722.4 Other Virtues: Prudence, Humility, Integrity, Reliability,
Trust, Gratitude, Sympathy, Enthusiasm, Courage.
 722.5 Core Values & Personal Codes
Billy Graham Team’s 4 core values: integrity humility,
accountability, purity of lifestyle
241.5  722.6 Excellence (Doing everything to the best of our ability)
The Pursuit of Excellence: Ted W. Engstrom
 722.7 Forward looking Vision (Planning ahead to change things)
 722.8 Strength, Stability (Avoiding the ephemeral)
 722.9 The Sanctity of life (Valuing life as God given)
 723 Priorities
 723.1 in Work # Good Work: E. F. Schumacher
 723.2 in Personal Lifestyle
296  723.3 Christian Conscience (Ethical conflicts)
 723.4 Sexuality & Sexual Morality (See 261; 412.2; 691.3; 837.2)
 723.5 Lying and Truth issue
 723.6 Money & Materialism (See also 712.6; 718.8; 848)
 724 Vices
261.836 241  725 ENVIRONMENTAL THEOLOGY Our Responsibility to
NATURE (See 229)
* Green House Theology: Ron Eldson
# God’s World: Ken Gnanakan
636.7  725.1 Ecological Issues * God is Not Green: Adrian Hough
 725.2 Exploitation of Diminishing Resources
 725.3 Pollution
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722 Christian Character Discussed as ethical requirements in Christian responsibility

286 The Fruit of the Spirit Doctrine of the work of the Spirit in the life of
the believer
713 Growth in the fruit Applied to spiritual development
723.4 Sexual morality Pastoral application of moral teaching
261 Man and Woman: Sexuality Analysis of theology of Sexuality
262 Marriage & Family Life Analysis of theology of marriage
412.2 Co-habitation, Marriage & Divorce Issues raised by contemporary
practice.
412.3 Same-sex Partnerships Issues raised by contemporary practice
(occurring in the West).
691.3 History of Sexuality
837.2 Co-habitation Policy on living together outside of marriage
837.3 Divorce & Remarriage Bible teaching and Church policy on divorce
723.6 Money & Materialism The Ethics of the use of material things
228 Man’s Stewardship Stewardship of material things as God’s regent in
creation
712.9 Sacrificial Living The Cost of discipleship
718.8 Giving and tithing Giving back to God
725.7 Stewardship of Resources Responsibility for natural resources
848 Stewardship Christian responsibility in finance and the use of material
things, of time, and all that has been given to them
725 ENVIRONMENTAL THEOLOGY Theology applied to the environment
229 Creation and Nature Analysis of the doctrine of Creation
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 725.4 Environmentalism and Spirituality (Gaia)

 725.5 Remedies
 725.6 Respect for the Natural World
261.8  725.7 Stewardship of Resources
An Earth-Careful Way of Life: Lionel Basney
370  725.8 Use of Technology
 725.9 Computer ethics Virtual Morality: Graham Houston

260 303.3  726 SOCIAL THEOLOGY (Our Responsibility to OTHERS)

(See480; 720)
The Eye of the Needle: Roy McCloughry
 726.1 Personal Attitudes
 726.2 Love, Forgiveness
 726.3 Submission, Gentleness
 726.4 Unselfishness, Helpfulness
 726.5 Hospitality, Generosity, Kindness
 726.6 Accountability, Impartiality, Fairness
261.8  727 Social Issues (The Social Gospel)
The Church in Response to Human Need: Ed. V. Samuel / C. Sugden
 727.1 Politics
 727.2 Distribution of Personal Wealth & Power
 727.3 Industrial Relations, Work and Unemployment
Leadership is an Art: Max DePree
 727.4 Human Rights
261.8  727.5 Justice & Religious Freedom
 727.6 Race & Ethnicity
248.8  727.7 Feminism (See 261; 412.1; 98.5; 845)
Women at the Crossroads K.T. Malcolm:
 727.8 Bioethics (Medical & Human Life Ethics)
Bioethics: A Primer for Christians: G. Meileander
 727.9 Pacifism
 728 Global Issues
 728.1 War and Peace Between Pacifism & Jihad: J.D. Charles
330 338.1  728.2 Poverty & Economic Issues: Economic Inequality
 728.5 Ethics in a Multicultural World
Strange Virtues: Bernard T. Adeney

 729 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Note Qs: Who am I? Identity (family, self-image…)
What do I have? Relationships with…
What can I do? Potential for change

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725.7 Stewardship of Resources Responsibility for natural resources

260.6 Man’s Stewardship Stewardship of material things as God’s
regent in creation

726 SOCIAL THEOLOGY Our Responsibility towards OTHERS

480 CULTURE Issues arising from cultural differences
720 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Principles of Christian Behaviour

727.7 Feminism Feminist issues analysed

261 Man and Woman, Sexuality Doctrine of Gender Roles
412.1 Women’s Issues Issues of concern to women
416.2 Feminist Theology
798.7 Women in Theological Education
847 Ordination of Women
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The EDUCATION  730 EDUCATION How to Read a Book: Mortimer J. Adler

of the Faithful  730.1 Education: readings
374.13  731 EDUCATIONAL THEORY
(For studying all aspects Teaching in Further Education: L. .B. .Curzon
of the Christian Faith)  732 Biblical Principles
270.17 241  733 Philosophy of Learning
370.1  734 Psychology of Learning
374.2  735 Group Dynamics in Learning
374.2 370.1  736 The Art of Teaching (See also 901)

160  740 LOGIC (See 315)

161  741 Induction & Deduction
165  742 Fallacies & Syllogisms
168  743 Argument, Persuasion & Analogy

371.3  750 STUDY METHODS * Learn How to Study: Derek Rowntree

 751 Thinking Skills: Logic & Analysis Use your Head: T Buzan
 752 Reading Skills (interpreting data)
Reading, Writing & Reasoning: G J. Fairbairn & C. Winch
 752.1 Reading maps, Tables & Charts, Abbreviations
 752.2 Reading Literature:How to Read Slowly: James W. Sire
 753 Extracting Information
 753.2 Taking Notes: from Books, - Lectures
 753.3 Using a Library, - Dictionary, -Contents / Index pages
 754 Evaluating Data (significance & relevancy)
 754.1 Organising Material, Construction, Re-construction
808  755 Writing Skills How to Write and Speak Better: Ed. J. E. Kahn
 755.1 Essays, Reports, Term Papers
How to Write Essays: Clanchy / Ballard
 755.2 Thesis Preparation
 755.3 Developing an Argument, using Evidence, Illustrations
 755.4 Quoting, Citing Authorities, Paraphrasing, Plagiarism
 755.5 Footnotes, References, Appendices, Bibliography
 756 Computer Skills

 760 REMEDIAL STUDIES (Correcting bad learning habits)

491.2 491.42  760.1 Remedial Urdu & Punjabi Grammar
420.03  760.2 Remedial English
492.75  760.5 Other Languages
 765 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (Learning Literacy)

207 268  770 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (Equipping the Congregation

through the teaching & application of God’s word to daily life)
268.6  770.1 Christian Education: readings
Education that is Christian: Lois E. LeBar
268.03  770.2 Philosophy of Christian Education & Biblical Principles
268.6  770.3 Theories of Learning in Christian Education

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736 The Art of Teaching A Christian approach to teaching

901 Education A secular approach to learning and teaching

740 Logic Educational use of logic

315 LOGIC Philosophy of the thinking process
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207 268  771 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Teaching in the School)

 771.1 Religious Education: readings

268  772 THE PRACTICE of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

230 238.47  773 Christian Basics (See 208;710) Christian Basics: John Stott
I want to be a Christian: J. I. Packer
An Introduction to the Christian Faith: Ed. D. English
238  773.1 Catechists / Baptism Classes (See 693)
231  773.2 Confirmation Classes (See 833.1)
Building God’s People: Jon H. Westerhoff
 773.3 The Ten Commandments (129.1; 712.2)
* Applying God’s Law: M. Eaton
268.3  773.4 The Apostles’ Creed
 773.5 Distinguishing Heresy from Truth

 774 Sunday School & Bible Class (teens)

 774.1 Curriculum design, analysis & evaluation
 774.2 Scheduling classes
 774.3 Media & Methodology
268.635  774.4 Visual Aids
 774.5 Bible Stories
 774.6 Other Edifying Stories
 775 Courses (for young people)
259.2 220.6 268.432  776 Youth Work
When Kumbaya is Not Enough: A Practical Theology for Youth: Dean Borgman
301.426  777 Marriage preparation (See 814, 833.2)
 777.1 Family Life (See 262)
649.1 649.7 248.4  777.2 Bringing up Children (See 262)
 777.3 Parents and Teenagers Right from Wrong: Josh McDowell
 777.4 Husband – wife relationships & communication

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773 Christian Basics Simple explanation of the key teachings of Christianity

208 Fundamentals Summary overview of Doctrine
710 Discipleship General introduction to faith and practice

773.1 Catechists Preparing for baptism using catechisms, etc – pastoral / educational
693 Formularies & Creeds Historical creeds and their analysis –
academic
882 DOCTRINAL Emphasis Denominational emphasis

773.2 Confirmation Classes Preparing adults and juveniles for Confirmation – pastoral /
educational
833.1 Confirmation Conducting Confirmation services

773.3 The 10 Commandments Catechist teaching on Christian living

129.1 The 10 Cs. Scholarly discussion of the Decalogue (Literally “ten
words”) in the context of the Pentateuch
712.2 The 10 Cs. Pastoral application to daily living

777 Marriage Preparation Preparing young people & couples for Marriage
262 Marriage and Family Life Doctrine of marriage
814 Pastoral Care of the Family Ministering to the Family
833.2 Weddings The preparation for, and conduct of,marriage ceremonies
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 778 Training the Congregation (See 784; 836)

Ministry by the People: Ross Kinsler / Martin
 778.1 in Mission
 778.2 in Pastoral Care
 778.3 in Social Responsibility
268.1  779 Courses (for adults)

268.6  780 THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION

Renewal in Theological Education: Robert W. Ferris
375 207  781 Developing Educational Programmes
Establishing Ministry Training: Robert W. Ferris
 781.1 Resources
 782 Open Seminary (as in the Open University)
 782.1 Courses
 783 Theological Education by Extension (See 778)
 783.1 Courses
 784 Residential Seminary (Traditional)
 784.1 Courses

 785 THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

 785.1 Introduction to Theological Studies
Who Needs Theology? Grenz /Olson
 785.2 Practical Theology and the Church
# Practical Theology & the Ministry of the Church 1952-1984: Ed. Harvie M. Conn
 785.5 Practical Experience / Fieldwork

 786 Learning Domains in Theological Education:

Learning to:
COGNITIVE Know (something, rather than a person),
facts – information
SAPIENTIAL Understand (a concept / truth), ideas –
beliefs – insight
FUNCTIONAL Do (perform, rather than practice/obey
skills - ability
AFFECTIVE Be(come) attitude –character
 787 Theological Framework (Cognitive Domain - Knowing)
 787.1 Biblical Knowledge (See 100)
 787.2 Systematic Theology (See 105)
An Exposition of the Westminster Confession of faith: Robert Sha
 787.3 Church History (See 600)
 787.4 Bibliographical Familiarity
 788 Linguistic Facility (See 760.1)
 790 Theological Reflection (Sapiential Domain - Understanding)
 791 The Role of Theology: Grounding believers’ lives in
biblically informed, Christian truth
 792 The Goal of Theology: Understanding God’s being, nature
& relationship to the world

LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE to RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS

SECTION 730-769

778 Training the Congregation Training organised by the Minister in the congregation
784 Theological Education by Extension Formalised training for lay
people organised in training centres
798.6 Missionary Training Training given in a residential institution
836 Equipping for service Pastor’s responsibility to train his people
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 793 Levels of Theology (A Theological Spectrum):

(These levels may be viewed as a rainbow ascending in
their significance for the health of the Church from folk
to ministerial, and then descending again to academic)
 793.1 Folk
 793.2 Lay
 793.3 Ministerial
 793.4 Professional
 793.5 Academic
MINISTERIAL
LAY PROFESSIONAL
FOLK ACADEMIC

 797 Godly Character (Affective Domain - Being)

Modelling with Integrity (See 804.1)
Serving with Humility (See 804.2)
Honesty in Finance (See 804.4)
Home Life: moral, disciplined & loving (See 804.6)

 798 Ministerial Skills (Functional Domain - Doing)

Teaching with Authority (See 807.1)
Preaching with Power (See 807.2)
Leading with Conviction (See 807.4)
Shepherding with Care (See 807.6)

 798.5 Teaching Methodology

# Making the OT Live: R. Hess / G. Wenham

 798.6 Mission Training (See also 778.1)

266.5  798.7 Women in Theological Education (See also 416.2; 847)

207  799 T.E. in the Indian Sub-continent

LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE to RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS

SECTION 730-769

798.6 Mission Training Training given in a residential institution

778.1 Training the Congregation in Mission Training organised by the
Minister in the congregation
783 Theological Education by Extension Formalised training for lay
people organised in training centres
836 Equipping for service Pastor’s responsibility to train his people

798.7 Women in Theological Education The role of women in Theological Education

847 Women in the Ministry their role in the ordained Ministry
414.1 Women’s Issues