Textbook List
BMin, BTheol, GradCertTh, GradDipTh, PGDipTh, MTh, DipCS(TS), DipCS(CL)
Semester 1, 2021
Christchurch, Henderson, Manukau, Distance Learning
Please Note
Books that are designated under “Required Texts” are books that you will need for your course. “Recommended Texts” will be helpful for your assignment writing and worthwhile texts to add to your library, but won’t be needed for course reading.
Following are websites that you can order your textbooks from. You can order through the Manna Store henderson@manna.co.nz or through Manna Online. If you choose to do this, allow plenty of time for delivery.
- www.fishpond.co.nz
- www.koorong.com
- www.amazon.com
- www.manna.co.nz
- www.churchstores.co.nz
- www.thenile.co.nz
Electronic books: Be aware that you can often buy the books cheaper through Amazon as electronic Kindle books. To read these you can down load free software “Kindle for PC” and read them on a laptop or you can buy a Kindle e-Reader or use a tablet (ipad etc). The advantages are price (often about $10) and instant delivery. The possible downside is having to read it on a laptop.
106 Hebrew 1
1) Living Biblical Hebrew: Foundations. Standard cost is USD62 (NZD 89.60 today); https://www.biblicallanguagecenter.com/product/lbh1-online/
(Contact John de Jong for more details before purchasing jdejong@laidlaw.ac.nz)
2) Living Biblical Hebrew: Jonah. Standard cost USD62
https://www.biblicallanguagecenter.com/product/blc-online-lbh-jonah/
(Contact John de Jong for more details before purchasing jdejong@laidlaw.ac.nz)
108 Greek 1
Henderson
Required:
H. Daniel Zacharias, Biblical Greek Made Simple: All the Basics in One Semester. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018. (Either hard copy or electronically on Logos)
Logos Biblical Software Recommended Package (details TBA)
UBS5 (provided by the United Bible Society)
108 Greek 1
Distance Learning
Required:
H. Daniel Zacharias, Biblical Greek Made Simple: All the Basics in One Semester. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018. (Either hard copy or electronically on Logos)
Logos Biblical Software Recommended Package (details TBA)
UBS5 (provided by the United Bible Society)
111 Interpreting the Bible
Christchurch
Recommended:
Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers. Revised and Expanded Edition. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2009.
Klein, W., Blomberg, C. and R. Hubbard, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. 3rd edition; Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2017.
111 Interpreting the Bible
Henderson
Recommended:
Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers. Revised and Expanded Edition. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2009.
Klein, W., Blomberg, C. and R. Hubbard, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. 3rd edition; Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2017.
111 Interpreting the Bible
Distance Learning
Required:
Klein, W., Blomberg, C. and R. Hubbard, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. 3rd edition; Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2017.
Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers. Third Edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2020.
115 Reading the Bible
Required:
Bartholomew, Craig G, and Michael W. Goheen. The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. 2nd Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2014.
115 Reading the Bible
Distance Learning
Required:
Bartholomew, Craig G, and Michael W. Goheen. The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. 2nd Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2014.
123 Prophets
Christchurch
There is no textbook for this course but students are advised to read M. Daniel Carrol R., “Twenty Years of Amos Research.” CBR 18 (2019): 32–58 at the beginning of the course.
123 Prophets
Henderson
There is no textbook for this course but students are advised to read M. Daniel Carrol R., “Twenty Years of Amos Research.” CBR 18 (2019): 32–58 at the beginning of the course.
123 Prophets
Manukau
There is no textbook for this course but students are advised to read M. Daniel Carrol R., “Twenty Years of Amos Research.” CBR 18 (2019): 32–58 at the beginning of the course.
123 Prophets
Distance Learning
Required:
Smith, Gary V. The NIV Application Commentary: Hosea/Amos/Micah. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001.
140 Reading the New Testament
Christchurch
Required:
Keown, Mark J. Discovering the New Testament: An Introduction to its Background, Theology, and Themes. Vol. 1 The Gospels & Acts. Bellingham, WA: Lexham, 2018.
Keown, Mark J. Exploring the New Testament: Paul, Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation. Auckland: Laidlaw, 2018. (Given as notes).
Highly recommended is:
DeSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation. Nottingham, Eng.: Apollos, 2004.
140 Reading the New Testament
Henderson, Manukau, Christchurch
Required:
Keown, Mark J. The New Testament: A Taster (Auckland, NZ: Morphe, 2020).
Highly recommended
Keown, Mark J. Discovering the New Testament: An Introduction to its Background, Theology, and Themes. Vol. 1 The Gospels & Acts. Bellingham, WA: Lexham, 2018.
Keown, Mark J. Exploring the New Testament: Paul, Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation. Auckland: Laidlaw, 2018. (Given as notes).
Also, highly recommended is:
DeSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation. Nottingham, Eng.: Apollos, 2004.
140 Reading the New Testament
Distance Learning
Required:
Keown, Mark J. The New Testament: A Taster (Auckland, NZ: Morphe, 2020).
For Deeper Engagement:
Keown, Mark J. Discovering the New Testament: An Introduction to its Background, Theology, and Themes. Vol. 1 The Gospels & Acts. Bellingham, WA: Lexham, 2018.
Keown, Mark J. Exploring the New Testament: Paul, Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation. Auckland: Laidlaw, 2018. (Available in Moodle).
Also Recommended:
DeSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation. 2nd Edition. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2018.
142 New Testament: Luke
Henderson
There are no compulsory textbooks for this course, but at least one commentary is recommended. The two most highly recommended commentaries are:
Bock, D. Luke. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the NT. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994-96.
Edwards, James R. The Gospel According to Luke. The Pillar New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 2015.
In addition, students will find a synopsis of the gospels helpful. Two recommended ones are:
Aland, K. (ed). Synopsis of the Four Gospels. Stuttgart: German Bible Society, 1989.
Throckmorton, Burton H. Gospel Parallels: a synopsis of the first three gospels. New York: Thomas Nelson, 1949.
202 Christology
Christchurch
There is no required textbook for the course, as significant and detailed lecture notes are provided.
However, students are encouraged to have access to the following:
Michael Bird, Evangelical Theology, 2nd edn. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2020.
Scott McKnight. A Community Called Atonement. Nashville: Abingdon, 2007.
Myk Habets, The Anointed Son: A Trinitarian Spirit Christology. Eugene, OR.: Pickwick, 2010.
202 Christology
Henderson
There is no required textbook for the course, as significant and detailed lecture notes are provided.
However, students are encouraged to have access to the following:
Michael Bird, Evangelical Theology, 2nd edn. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2020.
Scott McKnight. A Community Called Atonement. Nashville: Abingdon, 2007.
Myk Habets, The Anointed Son: A Trinitarian Spirit Christology. Eugene, OR.: Pickwick, 2010.
202 Christology
Manukau
There is no required textbook for the course, as significant and detailed lecture notes are provided.
However, students are encouraged to have access to the following:
Michael Bird, Evangelical Theology, 2nd edn. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2020.
Scott McKnight. A Community Called Atonement. Nashville: Abingdon, 2007.
Myk Habets, The Anointed Son: A Trinitarian Spirit Christology. Eugene, OR.: Pickwick, 2010.
202 Christology
Distance Learning
There is no required textbook for the course, as significant and detailed lecture notes are provided.
However, students are encouraged to have access to the following:
Michael Bird, Evangelical Theology, 2nd edn. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2020.
Scott McKnight. A Community Called Atonement. Nashville: Abingdon, 2007.
Myk Habets, The Anointed Son: A Trinitarian Spirit Christology. Eugene, OR.: Pickwick, 2010.
210 Relational and Biblical Apologetics
Christchurch:
Required:
Alister McGrath, Mere Apologetics: How to Help Seekers and Sceptics Find Faith. London: SPCK, 2016
Ron Hay, Finding the Forgotten God: Credible Faith for a Secular Age. Auckland: Daystar Books, 2014.
210 Relational and Biblical Apologetics
Distance Learning
Required:
Alister McGrath, Mere Apologetics: How to Help Seekers and Sceptics Find Faith. London: SPCK, 2016
Ron Hay, Finding the Forgotten God: Credible Faith for a Secular Age. Auckland: Daystar Books, 2014.
211 Theological Ethics
Christchurch
Required:
Messer, Neil. SCM Studyguide to Christian Ethics. London: SCM, 2006.
211 Theological Ethics
Henderson
Required:
Messer, Neil. SCM Studyguide to Christian Ethics. London: SCM, 2006.
211 Theological Ethics
Manukau
Required:
Messer, Neil. SCM Studyguide to Christian Ethics. London: SCM, 2006.
211 Theological Ethics
Distance Learning
Required:
Messer, Neil. SCM Studyguide to Christian Ethics. London: SCM, 2006.
215 Beginning Theology
TBA
215 Beginning Theology
Distance Learning
The required textbook is supplied as a PDF within Moodle which students will get access to on 22nd Feb:
Breingan, Lucienne. Beginning Theology: An Introduction for Students. Newcastle, Aus.: Lucienne Breingan, 2015.
Strongly recommended:
Harris, Brian. The Big Picture: Building Blocks of a Christian World View. Milton Keynes: Paternoster, 2015.
307 History of New Zealand Christianity
Distance Learning
Required:
Davidson, Allan K., Christianity in Aotearoa: A History of Church and Society in New Zealand. Wellington: Education for Ministry, 1991, 1997 or 2004.
This book is available from Education for Ministry. Contact Valda McBeth for purchase details: educationforministrynz@outlook.com
Davidson, Allan K. and Peter J. Lineham. Transplanted Christianity: Documents Illustrating Aspects of New Zealand Church History, Fifth Edition. Whangaparoa, NZ: Kereru Publishing Ltd, 2015.
This book is available directly from Kereru Publishing Ltd as either an e-book or a Kindle download. It is not available in a paper version. To order this book, please go to www.kererupublishing.com and buy directly from there. If you use a Kindle, it will be easiest to follow the Amazon link from the kererupublishing website.
Also essential as a research tool:
Lineham, Peter J., Religious History of New Zealand: A Bibliography, 2015 Edition.
This resource is available online at https://www.academia.edu/12323553/New_Zealand_Religious_History_Bibliography_2015_edition_
401 Formation
Distance Learning
No set text.
406 Models of Spirituality
Christchurch
No set text.
406 Models of Spirituality
Henderson
No set text.
406 Models of Spirituality
Manukau
No set text.
406 Models of Spirituality
Distance Learning
No set text.
464 Leadership Dynamics
Henderson
Required:
Cladis, George. Leading the Team-Based Church: How Pastors and Church Staffs Can Grow Together into a Powerful Fellowship of Leaders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1999.
Additional key texts:
Seamands, Stephen. Ministry in the Image of God: The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service. Downers Grove: IVP, 2005.
Plueddemann, James. Leading Across Cultures: Effective Ministry and Mission in the Global Church. Downers Grove: IVP, 2009.
464 Leadership Dynamics
Distance Learning
Required:
Cladis, George. Leading the Team-Based Church: How Pastors and Church Staffs Can Grow Together into a Powerful Fellowship of Leaders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1999.
Additional key texts:
Seamands, Stephen. Ministry in the Image of God: The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service. Downers Grove: IVP, 2005.
Plueddemann, James. Leading Across Cultures: Effective Ministry and Mission in the Global Church. Downers Grove: IVP, 2009.
474 Leadership Internship I
Distance Learning
Recommended:
Malphurs, Aubrey. Being Leaders: The Nature of Authentic Christian Leadership. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, 2003.
Wilson, Michael Todd and Brad Hoffmann. Preventing Ministry Failure: A ShepherdCare Guide for Pastors, Ministers and Other Caregivers. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2007.
500 Connecting with Youth & Young Adults
Henderson
Required:
Trotter, Phil. Youth Ministry Well. Christchurch, N.Z.: Phil Trotter, 2017.
This book can be purchased through Anglican Youth: https://www.anglicanyouth.org.nz/youthministrywell
500 Connecting with Youth & Young Adults
Distance Learning
Required:
Trotter, Phil. Youth Ministry Well. Christchurch, N.Z.: Phil Trotter, 2017.
This book can be purchased through Anglican Youth: https://www.anglicanyouth.org.nz/youthministrywell
505 Christian Leadership & Mission
Christchurch:
Required:
Dixon, Nigel. Villages without Walls: An Exploration of the Necessity of Building Christian Community in a Post-Christian World. New Zealand: Vox Humana, 2010.
The eBook is available for purchase on the Laidlaw College website: https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/products/villages-without-walls/
505 Christian Leadership & Mission
Required:
Dixon, Nigel. Villages without Walls: An Exploration of the Necessity of Building Christian Community in a Post-Christian World. New Zealand: Vox Humana, 2010.
The eBook is available for purchase on the Laidlaw College website: https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/products/villages-without-walls/
505 Christian Leadership & Mission
Distance Learning
Recommended:
Dixon, Nigel. Villages without Walls: An Exploration of the Necessity of Building Christian Community in a Post-Christian World. New Zealand: Vox Humana, 2010.
The eBook is available for purchase on the Laidlaw College website: https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/products/villages-without-walls/
511 Pastoral Care in Community
Christchurch
No set text.
511 Pastoral Care in Community
Henderson
No set text.
511 Pastoral Care in Community
Manukau
No set text.
511 Pastoral Care in Community
Distance Learning
No set text.
568 Theology as Worship
Henderson
No set text.
617 Mercy, Justice, and Social Transformation
Christchurch
Required:
Myers, Bryant L. Walking With the Poor: Principles and Practices Of Transformational Development, Revised and Expanded edition. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 2011.
617 Mercy, Justice, and Social Transformation
Henderson
Required:
Myers, Bryant L. Walking With the Poor: Principles and Practices Of Transformational Development, Revised and Expanded edition. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 2011.
617 Mercy, Justice, and Social Transformation
Distance Learning
Required:
Myers, Bryant L. Walking With the Poor: Principles and Practices Of Transformational Development, Revised and Expanded edition. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 2011.
650 Māori Church/Community Leadership
Henderson
Required:
Katene, Selwyn., The Spirit of Māori Leadership. Wellington: Huia Publishers, 2013.
857 Human Development
Drewery, W., & Clairborne, L. (2014). Human development: Family, place, culture (2nd ed.). McGraw Hill.
921 Theology of Suffering & Hope
Swinton, J. (2007). Raging with Compassion: Pastoral responses to the problem of evil. Eerdmans.
Wright, N. T. (2008). Surprised by hope: Rethinking heaven, the resurrection, and the mission of the church. HarperOne.
(NB: any printing of this book e.g. 2011, 2018 is fine)
R154 Romans and the Mission of God
TBA
R351 Postgraduate Research and Writing
TBA
R540 Foundations in Vocational Theology
Henderson
There is no set textbook for this course, however two required introductory readings are:
Garber, Steven, Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good (Downers Grove, 2014).
Stackhouse, John, Need to Know: Vocation as the Heart of Christian Epistemology (Oxford, 2014).