Textbook List
BMin, BTheol, GradCertTh, GradDipTh, PGDipTh, MTh, DipCS(TS), DipCS(CL), BTh, BTh(Hons), DipCS(IS), PGCertTh
Semester 1, 2022
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
HNS DL
Required:
-The class texts are the online Living Biblical Hebrew 1&2 (LBH1&2), produced by the Biblical Language Center. Students are required to purchase these two resources (USD62 each).
These are the only required texts for the entire year (Biblical Hebrew: Introduction 1&2).
108 Greek 1
DL
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 Academic Basic
OR
Faithlife Connect Essentials Monthly Subscription
111 Interpreting the Bible
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.
115 Reading the Bible
HNS MNK CHC DL
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.
125 Psalms
HNS MNK CHC & DL
Recommended level 6 & 7 (Eng option):
-Tremper Longman III, Psalms (TOTC) Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 2014.
Required level 6 & 7 (Heb option):
-Bill T. Arnold and John H. Choi, A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax (2nd edition), Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018.
Recommended level 6 & 7 (Heb option):
-Tremper Longman III, Psalms (TOTC) Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 2014.
-Ronald J. Williams, Williams’ Hebrew Syntax (3rd edition revised and expanded by John C. Beckman), Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2007.
140 Reading the New Testament
HNS MNK CHC DL
Required:
-Keown, Mark J. The New Testament: A Taster, 2nd edn. Auckland: Morphe, 2021. Plus additional essays.
Option for Advanced Students:
-Keown, Mark J. Discovering the NT, 3 vols. Bellingham, WA: Lexham, 2018–2022.
Contact mkeown@laidlaw.ac.nz for purchase details while stocks last.
150 Gospels 1 (Synoptics)
HNS MNK CHC DL
Required:
Keown, Mark J. Understanding Mark’s Gospel: A Textbook. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2021.
Contact mkeown@laidlaw.ac.nz for purchase details while stocks last.
201 Engaging Theology
Distance
Required:
Ben C. Blackwell and R. L. Hatchett, Engaging Theology: A Biblical, Historical, and practical Introduction. Grand rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2019.
202 Christology
HNS MNK CHC and DL
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.
308 Christian History: Our Story
HNS MNK CHC DL
Required:
Students should choose between one of the required texts below for directed readings.
-Englebrecht, Edward. A. ed. The Church from Age to Age: A History from Galilee to Global Christianity. St. Louis, MO: Concordia, 2011.
-Gonzales, J.L. The Story of Christianity. Vol.1 & 2: The Reformation to the Present Day, Rev Edition. New York: HarperCollins, 2010.
351 Research Topic 1: Christian Thought and History
Distance
Required:
Nancy Jean Vyhmeister and Terry Robertson, Your Guide to Writing Quality Research Papers: For Students of Religion and Theology; 4th edn. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020.
(This book is available on Logos Software as well. https://www.logos.com/product/187847/quality-research-papers-for-students-of-religion-and-theology-4th-ed.
352 Research Topic 2: Practical Theology
Distance
Required:
Nancy Jean Vyhmeister and Terry Robertson, Your Guide to Writing Quality Research Papers: For Students of Religion and Theology; 4th edn. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020.
(This book is available on Logos Software as well. https://www.logos.com/product/187847/quality-research-papers-for-students-of-religion-and-theology-4th-ed.
403 Spirituality for Ministry
No set text.
466 Philosophy of Ministry
No set text.
466 Philosophy of Ministry
No set text.
474 Leadership Internship I
No set text.
480 Faithful Living: Intro to Reflective Practice
No set text.
500 Connecting with Youth & Young Adults
HNS CHC DL
Required:
-Trotter, Phil. Youth Ministry Well. Christchurch, N.Z.: Phil Trotter, 2017.
505 Christian Leadership & Mission
No set text.
513 Pastoral Care in Life’s Crises
Distance
No set text.
605 Biblical and Contemporary Theology of Mission
HNS MNK CHC DL
Required:
Wright, Christopher J.H., The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative (Downers Grove, Ill: IVP Academic, 2006).
649 Whakapapa o te Atuatanga (Genealogy and God)
No set text.
857 Human Development
Drewery, W., & Claiborne, L. (2014). Human development: Family, place, culture (2nd ed.). McGraw Hill.
Balswick, J. O., King, P. E., & Reimer, K. S. (2016). The reciprocating self: Human development in theological perspective (2nd ed). InterVarsity Press.
(Recommended reading)
R102 Genesis
HNS
Required:
J. Daryl Charles (ed.), Reading Genesis 1-2. An Evangelical Conversation, Peabody: Hendrickson, 2013.
R222 Humanity Fully Alive
No set text.
R351 Postgraduate Research and Writing
HNS and DL
Required:
Nancy Jean Vyhmeister and Terry Robertson, Your Guide to Writing Quality Research Papers: for students of religion and theology; 3rd edn. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2014).