Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
Section A
INTRODUCTION
The Reading List:
A Book-Based Theological
Course
A Wide-Ranging Course of
Basic Theology through Self-Study
of 60 Books (plus 17 alternatives)
The Reading List
THIS LIST
Three Levels
Discipleship
This lays a basis for future study.
Ministry
Areas covered:
Biblical Studies and Systematic
Theology
Philosophy, Communication and
Contemporary Studies
Church History
Note any
CHAPTER TITLE
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KEY POINTS
of the Chapter
INSIGHTS GAINED
APPLICATION
EVALUATION
(after completing the whole book)
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to a friend?
Why? / Why not?
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To what kind of person
would you recommend this book?
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Just the satisfaction of learning
what Theology is all about
and
its relevance to life!
The Reading List
The End
of
Section A
Next section:
Discipleship Level
The Reading List
Class Cat
Refers to the catalogue number in
‘A Progressive Classification’
of theological topics
used in the syllabus and library of
Gujranwala Theological Seminary,
Pakistan (2008 ed.)
e.g. 210: Theology of God
The Reading List
First Level
Discipleship
The Reading List
Discipleship Level
Area
Biblical Studies
Class Cat 100
From Creation to New Creation : AR
Tim Chester, Paternoster, 2003, 175pp
This guide to
the principles of Biblical interpretation
enables you to use the appropriate tools
of interpretation ‘then and there’ (exegesis)
and of interpretation ‘here and now’
(hermeneutics)
to be applied to each type of writing
contained in the Scriptures,
and so unlock their meaning
Making Sense of the O.T:
This guide to
reading, studying, understanding and savoring
Proverbs
for all their wisdom
enables the reader
to explore the path of biblical wisdom
and gain insight into
how Christ is
the climax and embodiment of wisdom
The NT Documents: Are They Reliable? AR
Area
Systematic Theology
Class Cat 200
A Faith to Live By: AR
D. Macleod, Christian Focus, 2002, 333pp
Discipleship Level Class Cat 208
This introduction to
the basics of the Christian faith
will enable the reader to understand
who Jesus is,
why we need him today,
what he has done for us
and how we should respond.
Knowing God: AR
J.I. Packer, H & S, 1984, 314pp
Discipleship Level Class Cat 210
Area
Apologetics
Class Cat 300
Mere Christianity: AR
C..S. Lewis, Fontana, 1979
Discipleship Level Class Cat 367
Area
Communication
Class Cat 500
Introducing World Missions: AR
A.S. Moreau, Baker, 2005, 352pp
Discipleship Level Class Cat 550 [Alt to 712.4]
Area
Church History and
Historical Theology
Class Cat 600
China’s Christian Millions: AR
Tony Lambert, Mon., 2006, 288pp
Discipleship Level Class Cat 631
Area
Pastoral Theology
Class Cat 800
The Living Church: AR
John Stott, IVP, 2007, 192pp
Discipleship Level Class Cat 828
The End
of
Section B
Next section:
Ministry Level
The Reading List
Second Level
Ministry
The Reading List
Ministry Level
Area
Biblical Studies
Class Cat 100
Papyrus, Parchment & Print: OP
H.K. Moulton, Lutterworth, 1967, 77pp
Ministry Level Class Cat 115
This account of
how the New Testament text was recorded
and transmitted from the original manuscripts
to today’s printed Bibles
enables the reader to provide evidence of
the reliability of today’s Bible text.
Making Sense of the O.T:
T. Longman, Baker, 1998, 154pp
Ministry Level Class Cat 122.9
Area
Systematic Theology
Class Cat 200
Who Needs Theology? AR
S.J. Grenz / R.E. Olson, IVP, 1996, 150pp
Ministry Level Class Cat 200
Area
Apologetics
Class Cat 300
The Case for Christ: AR [Alt to 164.1]
L. Strobel, Zondervan, 1998, 297pp
Ministry Level Class Cat 367
Area
Contemporary Studies
Class Cat 400
Someone I Love Is Gay: AR [Alt to 500]
A. Worthen / R.Davis, IVP, 1996, 215pp
Ministry Level Class Cat 413.2
Area
Communication
Class Cat 500
Creating Understanding: AR
D.K. Smith, Zondervan, 1992, 382pp
Ministry Level Class Cat 500
Area
Practical Theology
Class Cat 700
Born for Battle: AR [Alt. to 712.5]
R.A. Matthews, Harold Shaw, 1981, 176pp
Ministry Level Class Cat 712.5
Area
Pastoral Theology
Class Cat 800
Skilful Shepherds *: AR [Alt to 804]
D.Tidball, IVP, 1997, 368pp
Ministry Level Class Cat 800
Next section:
Leadership Level
The Reading List
Third Level
Leadership
The Reading List
Leadership Level
Area
Biblical Studies
Class Cat 100
The Divine Conspiracy *: AR
D. Willard, Fount, 1998, 468pp
Leadership Level Class Cat 164.4
Area
Systematic Theology
Class Cat 200
The Incomparable Christ: AR
J. Stott, IVP, 2001, 250pp
Leadership Level Class Cat 240
Area
Contemporary Studies
Class Cat 400
Christian Zionism [Alt to 450]
S. Sizer, IVP, 2006, 298pp
Leadership Level Class Cat 419
Area
Communication
Class Cat 500
Spirit Empowered Preaching: AR [Alt to 434.2
A.Azurdia, Chr. Focus, 2007, 192pp
Leadership Level Class Cat 521.5
Area
Church History
Class Cat 600
Mountain Rain: AR
Eileen Crossman, OMF, 1985,246pp
Leadership Level Class Cat 681
Area
Practical Theology
Class Cat 700
Genius, Grief & Grace: AR
G. Davies, Chr Focus, 2001, 383pp
Leadership Level Class Cat 719.8
Area
Pastoral Theology
Class Cat 800
Spiritual Leadership *: AR
J. Oswald Sanders, Moody, 1994, 160pp
Leadership Level Class Cat 803
This book
teaches key spiritual (as opposed to natural)
leadership qualities
- character, passion and godliness -
and
will encourage you
in a deeper walk with God.
Skilful Shepherds *: AR [Alt to 804]
D.Tidball, IVP, 1997, 368pp
Leadership Level Class Cat 800