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THEOLOGICAL CURRICULUM: A PROGRESSIVE CLASSIFICATION
THEOLOGICAL CURRICULUM:
A PROGRESSIVE CLASSIFICATION
A CLASSIFICATION LIST
for
an Essential Theological Library,

including the titles
of
over 500 Books
that introduce the main fields
and sub-sections listed therein
doubling as
A TAXONOMY OF FIELDS AND TOPICS

for
consideration in
Curriculum Development
October 2007 EDITION

C. Paul Burgess
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SCHEME OUTLINE
Section 1.
The Church’s MESSAGE: Salvation
100 BIBLICAL STUDIES (including HERMENEUTICS, OT and NT)
The Primary SOURCE of the Christian Faith
200 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE

The CONTENT of the Christian Faith
Section 2.
The Church’s MISSION: Witness
300 PHILOSOPHY & APOLOGETICS
The PHILOSOPHY that enquires into the basis of the Christian Faith
400 CONTEMPORARY STUDIES (including ISLAM)

The CONTEXT in which the Christian Faith is lived
500 COMMUNICATION & MISSIOLOGY

The COMMUNICATION of the Christian Faith
Section 3.
The Church’s MOVEMENT: Discipling
600 CHURCH HISTORY & HISTORICAL THEOLOGY
The HISTORY of the Christian Faith
Section 4.
The Church’s MINISTRY: Nurture, Care, & Worship
700 PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
The APPLICATION of the Christian Faith
800 PASTORAL THEOLOGY

The (AD)MINISRATION of the Christian Faith
900 GENERAL (SECULAR) subjects

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PREFACE
This project began as a simple question put to a class of first-year students:
“What do you think should be included in the curriculum of this Seminary to which you
have come to study?” Responses were listed on a blackboard and the classification was
born. Months later, after much scanning of the “contents” pages of theological
dictionaries, handbooks, journals and seminary syllabi, a fuller list was compiled of items
identified as important or worth including.
Then came the problem of arranging the growing list of subjects. The classical
four-fold grouping of BIBLE, DOCTRINE, HISTORY and PASTORALIA, is generally
considered today to lack a convincing rationale. Instead a way was sought to arrange the
subject matter in some kind of logical order that would bring everything together as a
related whole. (Note was taken of the current endeavour to re-discover the unity of
“theologia” as the true basis for Seminary studies.)
In the end, there emerged eight fields of theological concern, each relating to
the Christian Faith in some direct way, with a ninth section providing a catchall for other
areas of study not directly related to Theology.
Later reflection suggested that, if it were possible to arrange the subjects within
each field in such a way that each subject led naturally to the next, a progressive journey
through the entire world of theological concern might be made with the minimum of
jumping from one field to another.
Since most theological study is supported by the reading of theological books,
the classification created for its curriculum ideally should be mirrored in the layout
of a Seminary Library. Where this is so two advantages become apparent:
1. Students are able to find books on a particular subject more quickly
because
they are looking along shelves that follow an easily understood progression.
2. For the Librarian cataloguing new accessions, the nine-fold division of fields
retains the advantages of Dewey’s decimal classification system without
restricting the theological class to the 200 range of numbers. (Note: Periodicals
and comprehensive series of books can be put under 000 by title/date/author.)
In a few fields, notably those to do with CONTEXT, COMMUNICATION, and
CHURCH HISTORY, detail is omitted. Also the emphasis given to a particular subject
may not seem applicable to every situation. This is because local context will vary and
generalisations are impossible. In any case any listing is bound to be subjective to a
greater or lesser degree.
This list is descriptive rather than prescriptive. It is simply a menu to consult
and from which to select according to agreed priorities. To include every subject listed
here in a working Seminary curriculum would no doubt take a lifetime to teach. May it
rather inspire some teaching faculties to review their own curriculum more frequently
and to ask questions about the over-all balance of their collective teaching!
PAUL BURGESS
Gujranwala Theological Seminary,
Pakistan
January 1997
This list has since been revised in the light of a recent re-numbering of 2,000 of the
Seminary Library’s more accessible theological books. The Progressive Classification
listing was followed and various minor adjustments made. June 1998
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2000 Edition
The following revisions have been made for this edition:
 A complete re-write of the sections on ISLAM (450), DISCIPLESHIP

(710) and PUBLIC WORSHIP (830)
Note: The numbers 460-469 are left open for entries of other religions
according to locality.
 Titles of 460 key books printed in small italics at the right hand side of the
classification listing on the right hand pages. These are mainly introductions
for beginners in the topic concerned. A star (*) indicates that the book
concerned provides an over-view of a general field of study. Some, however,
refer to accessible dictionaries; some are classic / substantial statements (#)
and a few simply fill a gap in the field concerned. In making this selection,
always the needs of a basic theological library have been considered.
Note: Many books listed are out of print but may still be obtainable in second-hand bookshops in the UK.
The author will be glad to hear about other titles of a basic introductory nature where subjects have not
yet been covered
 A Librarian’s Guide added on the left hand pages to explain alternate

locations of subjects. This alerts classifiers and users to other sections where
the same topic is treated in a different context. Thus worship is covered under
early church worship (169.3), worship in the Bible (199.4), the Church’s
worship (as doctrine, i.e. liturgical theology, 294), worship as a means of
grace (716.4), public worship (leading in worship, content and liturgical form,
830) and forms of worship (denominational emphases and orders, 883).
 Dewey Decimal classifications are printed in small italics to the left of the
Progressive Classification numbering. Those underlined indicate publisher’s
suggestions.
 Further additions and minor changes of list numbering.

A Note on Dewey.
The Dewey Decimal System has been abandoned for many reasons, including the following:
* The complication of lengthy numbering after the decimal point (usually a mystery to
all except trained librarians!)
* A bias towards American ecclesiology.
* A disproportional amount of space given to Roman Catholic categories and interests.
* The largely non-theological framework of a system devised for a general library.
This latter aspect of Dewey can result in some strange juxtapositions, such as the following
under the heading of “Social theology and inter-religious relations”:
261.835 “Relation of the sexes, marriage, family”
261.836 “Ecology and population”
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SUMMARY CHART
of
CURRICULUM FIELDS
for
THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
(Pakistan Context)
Dept. of Dept. of Dept. of Dept. of
Biblical Studies, Philosophy, Historical Theology Practical & Pastoral

Hermeneutics Communication & & Theology
& Contemporary Church History &
Systematic Theology Studies Christian Education
THE MOVEMENT THE MINISTRY of
THE MESSAGE of THE MISSION of
of THE CHURCH:
THE CHURCH: THE CHURCH:
THE CHURCH: NURTURE-CARE-
SALVATION WITNESS
DISCIPLING: PRAISE
100 BIBLICAL 300 PHILOSOPHY 600 CHURCH 700 PRACTICAL
STUDIES (The philosophical HISTORY THEOLOGY
(The primary SOURCE BASIS of our Faith) (How the Faith SPREAD (The APPLICATION
of our Faith) and became effective) of our Faith)
350 PHILOSOPHICAL 710 DISCIPLESHIP
110 BACKGROUND THEOLOGY
STUDIES 601 THE EARLY (Following Jesus in the Way)
360 APOLOGETICS CHURCH 720 CHRISTIAN ETHICS
115 The Canon of The Text (Finding the implications
(Commending &
The Transmission of the defending of Faith for conduct)
Text (Describing
607 THE WEST
the Faith as truth &
the extent of the text & how it The Middle Ages 730 EDUCATION
wisdom)
was handed down) The Renaissance 750 STUDY METHODS
117 HERMENEUTICS 400 CONTEMPOR 770 CHRISTIAN
(Clarifying what the Text -ARY STUDIES 615 THE MODERN ERA
says & what the Text means) The Enlightenment EDUCATION
(The contemporary
CONTEXT of our Faith) The Evangelical 780 THEOLOGICAL
120 OLD TESTAMENT
Revival EDUCATION
159 INTER-TESTA 435 COMPARATIVE 788 Languages
-MENTAL PERIOD RELIGION 620 ASIA
Near East & Central 800 PASTORAL
160 NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY
450 ISLAM Asia
200 CHRISTIAN 624 INDIAN SUB- (The ADMINISTRATION
DOCTRINE 490 CONTEXTUAL of our Faith)
THEOLOGY CONTINENT
(The CONTENT of our Missionary Agents 810 PASTORAL CARE
Faith) Spheres of Mission of the Individual
203 NATURAL 500 COMMUNICA-
THEOLOGY TION 830 PUBLIC WORSHIP
(What may be discovered (The COMMUNICATION 640 S. E. ASIA 835 CONGREGATION
about God apart from of our Faith) 650 AFRICA -AL OVERSIGHT
revelation)
520 HOMILETICS 840 LOCAL CHURCH
204 BIBLICAL 656 AMERICA LEADERSHIP
(Preaching the Faith to-day)
THEOLOGY
(Summary of Biblical teaching 690 HISTORICAL 850 ORGANISATION
545 EVANGELISM
following the story of the 870 DENOMINATIONAL
THEOLOGY
Bible)
550 MISSIOLOGY (How the Faith was ETHOS
205 SYSTEMATIC (Defining the Christian STATED in the past) 900 GENERAL
THEOLOGY task in the world)
(Summary of topics in the Bible)
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A PROGRESSIVE CLASSIFICATION
Topics arranged in an order that progresses logically from one related field to the next
serving as
A PRIMARY MENU for
THEOLOGICAL CURRICULUM
and
A CLASSIFICATION for
A THEOLOGICAL LIBRARY*
* Holding up to 10,000 titles catering for first theological Degree study.
530 listed titles for basic theological study or essential reference
“Said in the Lecture-room - Read in the Library!”
DDNo PCNo Note: Underlined Dewey Decimal No.s are publisher’s suggestions for the books concerned
JOURNALS 010 English
050 Urdu
DICTIONARIES 080 Encyclopaedias
(GENERAL) 085 Atlas (General)
090 English Dictionaries
091 Thesaurus
092 Urdu Dictionaries
093 English - Urdu Dictionaries
094 Urdu-English Dictionaries
The primary SOURCE220 100 BIBLICAL STUDIES Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study:
of the Christian Faith Frederick W. Danker; Groundwork of Biblical Studies: John Stacey
(From where we get 229.5 101 The Bible (English Versions)
our beliefs)  101.1 The Bible in Urdu and other languages
 102 Study Bibles, emphasising different hermeneutical stages:
e.g. NIV Study Bible: Historical Information (Background)
NIV Thematic Bible: Survey of the Bible’s Teaching
(Meaning
NIV Disciple’s Bible: Living out / reflecting on its
Teaching (Relevance)
NIV Quiet Time Bible:
Personal challenge of its
Teaching (Response)
220.06  103 Introduction to the Bible *From Creation to New Creation:
T. Chester; God’s Big Picture: V. Roberts; Understanding the Bible
J. Stott; The Bible in Outline: John Balchin, et alia / 162.8)
 103.1 Theological Relationship of the O.T. to the N.T. (See 123.1;
 103.2 The Use of the O.T. in the N.T. (including quotation)
220.06  104 Handbooks, Surveys, Charts & Helps *Student Bible Handbook
W.A Elwell; New Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible
220.03  105 Bible Dictionaries Marshall P Encyclopedia of the Bible: W.A. Elwell
New Bible Dictionary: I.H. Marshall
LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE to OTHER RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS

SECTION:100-105
103.1 OT and NT Theological relationship
123.1 Jesus in the OT Christological references and allusions
162.8 OT fulfilment in the NT Salvation prophecies fulfilled
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221.4  106 Word Studies (See 199.5) Vine’s Dictionary

220.1/4  107 Concordances Roget’s Thesaurus of the Bible: A. Colin Day
220.91  108 Bible Atlases * The Student Bible Atlas: T. Dowley; The Oxford Bible
Atlas: H.G. May
 109 Biblical Languages
492.4  109.1 Hebrew Biblical Hebrew: P.H .Kelley
 109.2 Aramaic
478.4 483/5/8 487.4  109.3 Greek Learn NT Greek: J.H. Dobson
220.9  110 BACKGROUND STUDIES
221.9  110.1 O.T. (See also 119.1, 122)
225.9  110.2 N.T. (See also 119.2, 162)
220.95  111 Chronology (When did it happen?)
220.9  112 Geography (Where did it happen?) (See 752.1)
# Geography of the Bible: Denis Baly;
Understanding the Land of the Bible: O Palmer Robertson
220.9  113 Life setting (What kind of people?)
 113.1 Religious Life, Ceremonies & Festivals
220.93  114 Evidences for the Bible’s accuracy (What is the physical
 114.1 Non-biblical Texts \ evidence?)
 114.2 Archaeology Discoveries from Bible Times: Alan Millard
 114.3 Egyptian Hieroglyphs
220.1  115 TRANSMISSION & CANON of the TEXT (How the Bible
came to us, including: compilation, quotation preservation &
recognition) * Papyrus, Parchment and Print: Harold K. Mouton;
The Books and the Parchment: F.F.Bruce; From Mind of God to M. of
Man ed J.B.William; The Bible: The Story of the Book: T. Copley
220.4/6  115.1 Biblical Criticism
220.4  115.2 Textual Criticism of the O.T. (Textual Reliability)
# The Text of the O.T.: Ernst Wurthwein
225.4  115.3 Textual Criticism of the N.T. (Textual Reliability)
# The Text of the N.T: B. Metzger; The Canon of Scripture: F.F. Bruce
220.1/63  115.4 “Higher Criticism” of the O.T.(Origins / Authorship)
The O.T. and Criticism: Carl E Armertding
225.6  115.5 “Higher Criticism” of the N.T. (Origins / Authorship)
Introduction to the NT Textual Criticism: J Harold Greenlee
 115.6 The Canon of Scripture (Inclusion of books as authoritative)
* The Making of the Bible: William Barclay
220.12  115.7 Canon of the O.T.
225.12  115.8 Canon of the N.T.
 115.9 Status of the Apocrypha / Deutero-canonical Writings
LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE to OTHER RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS
SECTION:106-115
106 Word Studies Systematic over-all coverage - scholarly

199.8 Words of the Bible Selective treatment – homiletic
110 BACKGROUND STUDIES General background to the Bible
119.1 Bible Background Commentaries Commentaries that
explain the background to particular passages of the Bible
122 Survey of the OT Overview of, introduction to, the OT
162 Survey of the NT Overview of, introduction to, the NT
112 Geography Geography of the Bible
752.1 Reading maps How to understand maps
115.5 Higher Criticism Questions of authorship and how the Bible came to be compiled
233 Inspiration Doctrine of the nature of Scripture
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220.4/53  116 TRANSLATION of the BIBLE (VERSIONS)

 116.1 History of the Translation of the Bible
221.5/48  116.2 Septuagint & other ancient Versions
220.52  116.3 English Versions (The Story of English Translations)
220.53  116.4 Other modern Versions (including Urdu) \ (See 101)
225.1 220.601  117 HERMENEUTICS (The principles by which we interpret
Scripture) (See also 102; 522; 691.1)
* How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth: Stewart / G. Fee;
The Act of Bible Reading: Ed: Elmer Dyck;
Biblical Hermeneutics: B Corley / S.W. Lemke / G.I.Lovejoy;
* Dig Deeper: N.Beynon / A.Sach;
Dictionary of Bible Interpretation: R. J. Coggins / J.C. Holden
 117.1 Establishing the Text (Textual Criticism.)
(Is it the best attested text we have?)
 117.2 Relevant background information (Historical Criticism)
 117.3 Interpreting the most likely original meaning
(Grammatico-Historical. Criticism.)
220.66  117.4 Literary type (genre): Prose, Poetry, Typology, Parable,
Symbolism, Allegory, Narrative, Personal Letter,
Thesis, Letter, Prophecy, Apocalyptic, etc.
How to Read the Bible Book by Book: G. Fee / D. Stuart
How to Read the Bible as Literature: L.. Ryken;
 117.5 Grammatical and Verbal considerations
 117.6 Immediate context and author’s most likely intention
 117.7 Theological Exegesis (in the light of other Scriptures)
268.6 220.61  117.8 Application for contemporary life
God’s Word for a Complex World: A. Kirk
268.41  117.9 Expounding the text for a response (See Homiletics, 522)
Note: Calvin’s Three Phases: Corresponding to his:
EXEGESIS (117.1-6) # “Commentaries”
DOGMATICS (117.7-8) # “Institutes of Religion”
PREACHING (117.9) # “Sermons”
268.6 220.61  118 BIBLE STUDY METHODS How to Study the Bible: James Braga
Experiments with Bible Study Hans-Ruedi
Weber
268.41 118.1 Bible Study Courses / Guides
220.6/7  119 COMMENTARIES (sets, OT/NT) New Bible Commentary-21stC.
Ed D.A.Carson ; International Bible Commentary: Howley, Bruce, Ellison
221.7  119.1 Bible Background Commentaries: OT
Bible Background Commentary –OT: Walton / Matthews / Chavalas
250.7  119.2 Bible Background Commentaries: NT
Bible Background Commentary – NT: Craig S. Keener
LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE to RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS

SECTION:116-119
116.3 English Versions The history of the Bible in English
101 The Bible (English versions)
English translations of the whole Bible
117 HERMENEUTICS The Process of opening up Scripture (interpretation) with a view to
getting a response to its message
522 EXPOSITORY PREACHING Preaching that stresses the
various stages in preparing a sermon that will open up a
Scripture to the heart of the listener
691.1 History of Biblical Interpretation Hermeneutics as understood
at different periods of church history
119.1 Bible Background Commentaries Commentaries that explain the background to particular
passages of the Bible
110 BACKGROUND STUDIES General background to the
Bible periods of church history
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221  120 OLD TESTAMENT Note: Here arranged according to

the order of the Hebrew Scriptures.
[Christian Bible order in brackets]
221.4  121 Hebrew Bible # Biblia Hebraica: R. Kittel
221.1 221.6  122 Survey, Hist. Outline, Intro. (110.1)
# OT Survey: LaSor /Hubbard/ Bush; Encountering the OT: Arnold / Beyer
221.95  122.1 History of Israel Israel and the Nations: F.F. Bruce;
History of Israel: John Bright:
230 221.8 221.4  122.5 Word Studies (O.T.)
221.6  122.6 Understanding the O.T. Making Sense of the O.T.: T Longman
230.041 221.8  123 Theology of the O.T (See 204) * Faith of Israel – W.J. Dumbrelll
# Old Testament Theology: P. R. House;
A Guide to OT Theology & Exegesis – W.A. VanGemeren
* The Message of the O.T: H. E. Ellison
220.6 221.8  123.1 Jesus in the OT (See 162.8)
232.7  123.2 Prophecy & Revelation The Dawn of World Redemption: E.Sauer
 123.3 Priesthood
 123.4 Kingship
266.009 221.87  123.5 Israel: the People of God. A Light to the Nations (See 552)
Mission in the OT: Walter C. Kaiser
 123.6 Ethics in the O.T. OT Ethics for the People of God: C. Wright
221.7  123.9 Survey of commentaries on the O.T . OT Commentary Survey:
T. Longman
222.1  124 “The LAW” (PENTETUECH) - Torah as Instruction
222.111  125 Genesis (historical) * Genesis: M. Eaton
Encountering the Book of Genesis: B.T. Arnold
222.121  126 Exodus (historical) Exodus: Travelling Homeward: M. Bentley
222.13  127 Leviticus
222.14  128 Numbers
230 222.15  129 Deuteronomy Deuteronomy: C. Wright
222.16  129.1 The Ten Commandments (See 712.2; 773.3)

SECTION: 120-130
122 Survey… Survey of, and introduction to, the O.T .and its books.
110.1 BACKGROUND STUDIES Background to the O.T. in general.
119.1 Bible Background Commentaries Commentaries that explain the
background to particular passages of the O.T.
123 Theology of the O.T. Introductory survey of O.T. themes & understanding of God’s
purposes.
204 BIBLICAL THEOLOGY Scholarly analysis of what the Bible as
a whole teaches – mainly according to biblical authors and in
biblical thought patterns
164.9 N.T. Christology How the N.T. presents J.C. (especially his
significance for man’s salvation)
240 JESUS CHRIST Systematic presentation of the Doctrine of
Jesus Christ
123.5 Israel: A Light to the Nations Theology of Israel’s role as God’s People
552 Biblical View of Mission Biblical teaching on Mission
129.1 The 10 Commandments Scholarly discussion of the Decalogue (Literally “ten words”)
in the text of the Pentateuch
712.2 The 10 Cs. Pastoral application to daily living
773.3 The 10 Cs Catechist teaching on Christian living
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224  130 “The PROPHETS”-Word as Oracle: How to read Prophecy: J Green

 130.1 “Early” (Historical)
222.2077  131 Joshua (RC Douay Version: Josue)
222.3  132 Judges FESTIVAL
222.35  133 Ruth (Weeks / Pentecost)
222.4  134 1 & 2 Samuel (Kings ½) 1 & 2 Samuel: M. Eaton
222.5307  135 1 & 2 Kings (Kings ¾)
222.8  136 1 & 2 Chronicles
222.7  137 Ezra Ezra & Nehemiah: Doing a Great Work: S.K.Evans
222.7  138 Nehemiah
222.9  139 Esther (Purim / Lights)
 140 Wisdom Literature (Poetry)
223.1  141 Job The Storm Breaks: D. Thomas; Out of the Storm: C. Ash
223.2  142 Psalms Encountering the Book of Psalms: H.C. Bullock
 142.5 Worship in the OT Enter His Courts with Praise: A. E. Hill
223.7  143 Proverbs How to Read Proverbs: Tremper Longman
223.8  144 Ecclesiastes (Tabernacles)
223.9  145 Song of Songs / Solomon (Passover)
 145.1 “Former Prophets”
224.1  146 Isaiah (Isaias)*Isaiah: B. Webb; Isaiah: God Delivers: D. Thomas
224.2  147 Jeremiah (Jeremias)
224.3  147.1 Lamentations (Anniversary of the destruction of the Temple)
224.4  148 Ezekiel (Ezechiel)
 149 Apocalyptic Literature (in the O.T.)
224.5  149.1 Daniel
224.907  150 “The Book of the Twelve” (Prophets)
224.6  151 Hosea * Hosea: D. Kidner
224.7  152 Joel # Joel and the Spirit: L R McQueen (Pentecostal Hermeneutics)
224.8  153 Amos * Amos: J.A. Motyer
224.91  154 Obadiah
224.92  155 Jonah
224.93  156 Micah
224.94  157 Nahum
224.95  158 Habakkuk
224.96  159 Zephaniah
224.97  159.1 Haggai
224.98  159.2 Zechariah
224.99  159.3 Malachi
SECTION: 140-159
142.5 Worship in the OT Worship as expressed in the Psalms and other OT books
169.3 N.T. Church Worship
199.4 Songs & Hymns of the Bible / Worship in the Bible as a whole
199.5 Types & Tabernacle
294 The Church’s Worship Doctrinal analysis of Worship
716.4 Worship Worship as a part of Christian Discipleship
830 Public Worship in the life of the Church
831 Planning & Leading Public Worship The conduct of Worship
883 Forms of Public Worship
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229  158 APOCRYPHA (Hidden Writings) DEUTEROCANONICAL

(Second Canon) (Secondary list of books included in
the Septuagint (book of the 70) and Vulgate (R.C.
common or popular Bible)
229  159 INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD

 159.1 Qumran Community
296.155  159.2 Dead Sea Scrolls
 159.3 Josephus
 159.4 Philo
225  160 NEW TESTAMENT * Introducing the N. T.: A.M.

Hunter
225.4  161 N.T. text in Greek # Greek NT: Nestle’s Edition
Novum Testamentum Graece: Alexander Souter
 161.1 English Versions of the N. T.
225.6  162 Survey & Intro. of the N.T. (110.2)A Survey of the N.T: RH. Gundry
NT Commentaries Survey: D.A. Carson
Encountering the NT: Elwell / Yarbrough
225.9  162.1 Social & Historical Context
 162.2 Literary Shape & Structure
225.1  162.3 The Making of the N.T. (See also 115.5)
 162.8 O. T. Fulfilment in the N. T. (See also 103.2; 123.1)
225.6  162.9 Understanding the N. T.

250.03 221.3 225.9  163 Theology of the N.T. (See 204.1; 240) NT Theology: D.
Guthrie
* Men with a Message: J. Stott
227.03 226.03 225.3  163.1 Theological Dictionaries of the N.T.
230.03  163.2 Word Studies (N. T.)
 163.3 Ethics in the N.T.
 163.4 Studies in the N. T.
 163.5 Women’s Role in the N.T.
# Women & the Genesis of Christianity Ben Witherington
SECTION 158-163
162 Survey General survey of, and introduction to, the N.T.& its books
110.2 BACKGROUND STUDIES Background to the N.T. in general
119.1 Bible Background Commentaries Commentaries that explain
the background to particular passages of the O.T.
162.3 The Making of the N.T. Introductory survey of how the N.T. came to be written
115.5 “Higher Criticism” Scholarly examination of sources of the N.T.

103.1 OT and NT Theological relationship
103.2 The use of the OT in the NT How NT writers use OT texts to
support their arguments
163 Theology of the N.T. Introductory survey – by books / authors / themes

204 BIBLICAL THEOLOGY Scholarly analysis of Bible story
following the order and structure of the Bible
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226.1  164 The GOSPEL Writings

232.908  164.1 Jesus - in History and Tradition; “Demythology” & “Quest
for the Historical Jesus” *The Original Jesus: N.T. Wright
# Jesus and the Victory of God: N.T. Wright
232.95  164.2 - His Ministry /
232.954 226.806  164.3 - His Parables & Teaching (see 245)
Life & Teaching of Jesus Christ: James S. Stewart
 164.4 -Kingdom of God/Heaven Divine Conspiracy:D. Willard
226.9 225.81  164.5 - The Sermon on the Mount
Studies in the Sermon on the Mount M. Lloyd-Jones
(See 199.3 for “The Lord’s Prayer”)
252.92  164.6 - Personal Conversations; Words from the Cross
232.955 226.7  164.7 - Miracles & The Resurrection Easter Enigma: J. Wenham
Who Moved the Stone? F. Morison
232.91/94  164.8 Mary, John the Baptist, the 12 Disciples
232  164.9 N.T. Christology (See also 240)
226.2  165 Matthew (Synoptic Gospel) Matthew: Michael Green
226.3  166 Mark (Synoptic Gospel)
226.406  167 Luke (Synoptic Gospel)
226.5  168 John
226.6  169 The Acts of the Apostles *Acts: John Stott
 169.1 The Church in the N.T.: Life & Witness (See also 290; 610)
239.1  169.2 N.T. Apologetics
 169.3 Early Church Worship (See also 199.4)
225.9 227.06  170 Theology & Life of Paul (His Message & Mission)
227.05  170.1 Letters of Paul # God’s Empowering Presence: G. D. Fee
227.106  171 Romans Message of Romans: John Stott (Gospel of Grace)

SECTION 164-169
164.3 Jesus: Teaching Commentary on his teaching as it occurs in the Gospels

245 Jesus: Ministry Analysis of Jesus’ ministry as a whole
164.5 The Sermon on the Mount Jesus’ sermon

199.3 The Lord’s Prayer A part of the sermon
164.9 N.T. Christology How the N.T. presents J.C. (esp. his significance for man’s salvation)
204.1 Christ in the Bible as a whole
240 Jesus Christ (Christology) Analysis of all aspects of Jesus Christ
169.1 The Church in the N.T. Survey of the N.T .account of the Church (especially its impact
on society)
290 The Church Analysis of all aspects of the Church
601 THE EARLY CHURCH Historical account of the origins and early
development of the Christian Church
169.3 Early Church Worship Survey of the N.T .account of the worship of the Early Church
142.5 Worship in the OT Worship as expressed in the Psalms and other
OT books
199.4 Songs & Hymns of the Bible / Worship in the Bible Survey of
worship in the Bible as a whole
294 The Church’s Worship Analysis of Worship
830 Public Worship in the life of the Church
831 Leading & Planning Public Worship The conduct of worship
883 Forms of Public Worship according to Denominations
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227.2  172 1 Corinthians

227.3  173 2 Corinthians
227.4  174 Galatians * Galatians: John Stott
227.5  175 Ephesians * Ephesians: John Stott
227.6  176 Philippians
227.7  177 Colossians
227.81  178 1 Thessalonians
227.82  179 2 Thessalonians
 180 The Pastoral Epistles
227.83  181 1 Timothy * 1 Timothy & Titus: John Stott
227.84  182 2 Timothy
227.85  183 Titus
227.86  184 Philemon
 185 Other Letters
227.87  186 Hebrews * Hebrews: R. Brown
227.9  190 The “Catholic” (general) Letters
227.91  191 James
227.92  192 1 Peter
227.93  193 2 Peter
227.94  194 1, 2 & 3 John
227.9  195 Jude
 196 Apocalyptic (hidden) literature (in the N.T.)
228  197 Revelation (“The Apocalypse”) * Revelation: W. Wilcock
229.8  198 APOCRYPHAL WRITINGS (supposedly N.T. era)
229.951  198.1 “Unwritten Sayings” of Jesus (The Agrapha)
 198.2 “The Gospel of Barnabas”The Gospel of Barnabas:WF Campbell
 199 BIBLE SUBJECTS
220.81 220.6  199.1 Questions answered about what the Bible says
220.75  199.2 Chapters / Passages expounded
242.722 226.9 220.75  199.3 Prayers of the Bible (including the Lord’s Prayer)
 199.4 Songs & Hymns of the Bible / Worship in the Bible
(See also 142.5; 169.3; 294; 716.4; 830/2; 883)
221.9 221  199.5 Types & The Tabernacle, the Temple
221  199.6 Characters of the Bible (see 164.8 for Mary, John the
Baptist;12 Disciples) All the Women of the Bible: Edith Deen
 199.7 Prophecy & Christ in Scripture (See 123.1; 164.9; 240)
827.914080  199.8 Words of the Bible (See also 106)
234.2  199.9 Themes of the Bible
SECTION 170-199
142.5 Worship in the OTWorship expressed in Psalms & other OT books
830 Public Worship In the life of the Church
832 Planning & Leading Public Worship The conduct of Public Worship
199.7 Prophecy & Christ in Scripture Biblical teaching about Christ and other prophecies
123.1 Jesus in the O.T. O.T. Christological references and allusions
164.9 N.T. Christology How the N.T. presents J.C.
240 JESUS CHRIST Systematic presentation of the Doctrine of Christ
199.8 Words of the Bible Reflections on selected words- homiletic
106 Word Studies Systematic study with over-all coverage – scholarly
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The CONTENT 230  200 CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY (DOCTRINE)

of the Christian Faith * Who Needs Theology?: Grenz /Olson;
* Understanding Doctrine: A. McGrath;
(What we believe) Theology for Ordinary People: Bruce L. Shelley
208  200.1 Collected Theological Works Studies in Doctrine: A. McGrath
 200.9 Anthologies, collected articles, writings on Christian
Doctrine # Christian Theology: A. McGrath;
 201 Origins, transmission and vehicles of Theology according
to the Wesleyan Quadrilateral (John Wesley’s Four Points):
 201.1 Scripture (The Source of Theology) (See 232)
articulated / understood by:
 201.2 Tradition (The Transmission of Theology) (See 237)
in the context of:
 201.3 Reason, } (vehicles of the reception of theology;
and: } tools for interpreting what
 201.4 Religious Experience (Inner Light) } has been received)
 202 Types of Theology
230.04403  202.1 Dictionaries of Theological Terms
* Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms: Grenz / Guretzki / Nordling;
Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms: Donald McKim
210  203 NATURAL THEOLOGY (Knowledge of God acquired

outside of special revelation)
221.6 220.8 220.6  204 BIBLICAL THEOLOGY (Summarizing the teaching
of the Bible, following the story of the Bible) (See 123)
 204.1 Dictionary of Biblical Theology
New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: T.D. Alexander / B.S.Rosnier
Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: W. A. Elwell
230.5 230  205 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

(Doctrine treating the topics found in the Bible
- how the Bible should function in the Church today)
*Know the Truth: B. Milne;
Bible Doctrine: W. Grudem; Systematic Theology: W. Grudem
 206 Systematic Theology: Readings & Sources
230.03  207 Dictionary of Theology
Concise Evangelical Dictionary of Theology: W. Elwell
 207.1 Dictionary of Traditions (ideas treated historically)
Dictionary of Christian Tradition: Douglas / Elwell / Toon
 207.2 Handbooks, manuals & charts of Doctrine
238.3  208 Fundamentals of the Christian Faith (See 773)
A Faith to Live By: D. Macleod
230  208.1 Fundamental Doctrines Concise Theology: J. I . Packer
230.044 239  209 Courses on Christian Doctrine (General)
SECTION 200-209
201.1 Scripture Revelation as a source of theology
232 REVELATION in Scripture Doctrine of Revelation as it relates to
Scripture
201.2 Tradition Tradition as a source of theology
237 Revelation & Tradition How Tradition relates to Revelation
204 BIBLICAL THEOLOGY Teaching of Scripture as a whole
123 Theology of the O.T. Biblical themes of the O.T. by authors
208 Fundamentals Summary overview of essential Christian Doctrine
208.1 Fundamental Doctrines Individual doctrines treated
711 Conversion Basic teaching for enquirers
773 Christian Bascs Simple explanation of key teachings of Christianity
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The love of God…

231.1  210 GOD *The Christians’ God: S Neill; Experiencing God: M. Eaton;
# Knowing God: J.I. Packer
 210.1 Courses on God
212.6 231.042  211 His Person:Self-existence, Knowability: Self-disclosure, Names
231.7  212 His Nature: Transcendence, Omniscience, Omnipresence,
Almightiness
231.7  213 His Sovereignty (Eternal Decree) & Concurrence
231.1 231.044  214 Trinity: Fatherhood
Making Sense of the Trinity: Millard J. Erickson;
Shared Life: Donald Macleod; Three are One: S. Olyott
231.4/6  215 Attributes (character): His Holiness, Wisdom & Goodness
The Knowledge of the Holy: A. W. Tozer
231.6  216 His Love & Grace
231.8  217 His Justice & Wrath
231.8  218 His Suffering (Passivity)
 219 His Mystery & Glory
 220 HEAVEN and EARTH (Cosmology)

Cosmos & the Creator: D.A.S. Ferguson
 220.1 Courses on Heaven and Earth
231.6/8  221 The Heavenly Realms The Unseen World: Ed: Anthony Lane
235.4  222 Satan & Devils (Demonology) (See 712.6)
I Believe in Satan’s Downfall: Michael Green
 222.1 The Works of Satan: Legalism (See 267)
The World (Godless Society) (See 712.7)
The Flesh (Human Nature) (See 712.
Death (See 266)
225.3  223 Angels
231.73  224 Natural Law & Miracles
231.5  225 Providence # The Providence of God: Paul Helm
240 231.72  226 The World & the Kingdom of Heaven
 227 Law & State
213 231.765  229 Creation & Nature: Purpose & Preservation (See 725)
In the Beginning: H. Blocher
231  230 REVELATION God has Spoken: J.I. Packer

 230.1 Courses on Revelation
 231 in Creation
220.1  232 in Scripture (see 201.1)
SECTION 210--229
222 Satan & Devils Nature and place of Satan and his minions
712.6 Spiritual warfare The Christian’s struggle against evil & sin
228 Man’s Stewardship Stewardship of material things as God’s regent in creation
712.9 Cost of Discipleship Sacrificial life-style
718.8 Giving & Tithing Personal stewardship
725.7 Stewardship of Resources Responsibility for natural resources
848 Stewardship Financial responsibility
228.1 Work and The Sabbath The place and purpose of the Sabbath in man’s rhythm of work
716.9 Rest (Sabbath) The need to take regular rest and time for the
worship of God
718.1 Work The role of work in Christian service
229 Creation and Nature Analysis of the doctrine of Creation
725 ENVIRONMENTAL THEOLOGY Theology applied to the
environment
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220.13  233 Inspiration, Authority (Standard of Truth), Perspecuity &

Purpose of Scripture. Biblical Inspiration: I. Howard Marshall
Scripture and Authority Today: Richard Bauckham
Note: The mode of biblical inspiration (See 233) includes:
revelatory aspects of Law and Prophecy,
rational processes of compiling History & Wisdom books,
historical research (OT historical books & Luke’s prologue)
borrowing from ancient literature for polemical targets
(Gen.1-11), or empirical truths (Proverbs)
learning of life’s painful lessons & wrestling with questions
left open by partial divine revelation (Job, Ecclesiastes)
 235 in History Jesus Christ the Witness of History: Sir Norman Anderson
 236 in Jesus Christ
 236.1 The Gospel & the Universal Call (External & Internal)
 237 Revelation & Tradition (See 204.2)
234.13 231.745  238 Prophecy & Guidance Today (See 199.8; 288; 289; 711.4)
Surprised by the Voice of God: Jack Deere
“Prophecy” Concepts:
foretelling the future (secular idea)
delivering a specific message through anyone “open” to God (charismatic)
preaching, especially against social/religious sins (liberal)
Biblical definition: telling forth God’s truth (i.e. may include all of above)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ…
232  240 JESUS CHRIST (Christology)(See 164.9)
The Incomparable Christ: J.Stott
Understanding Jesus: Alister E. McGraph
 240.1 Courses on Jesus Christ # The Person of Christ: Donald Macleod
232.8  241 The Lordship of Christ (See also 434.2; 712)
The Lord from Heaven: L. Morris
 241.1 His Pre-existence The Supremacy of Jesus: S. Neil
232.1/2/8  242 His Two Natures: Divine & Human, the Logos
 243 Character: Sinlessness, ObedienceThe Original Jesus O Borchert
 243.1 The Names Of Jesus
232.1/92  244 Incarnation, Virgin Birth God was in Christ: D. M. Baillie
232.95  245 Ministry: Teacher, Healer See 164.2-7)Jesus the Radical RT. France
 246 Prayer Life
232.12/956  247 Messianic Calling, Transfiguration
232.5  248 Death,Resurrection,Ascension I Believe in the Resurrection GE Ladd
232.3/4  249 Mediation: Earthly Sacrifice, Heavenly Session

SECTION 230-269
233 Inspiration Doctrine of inspiration
115.1 Biblical Criticism The mode and process of inspiration
238 Prophecy & Guidance Doctrine of contemporary Revelation
199.8 Prophecy Biblical teaching on Prophecy: past, present & future
homiletic and devotional
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 Charismatic teaching
on how we experience the Spirit
712.4 Guidance How we are guided in daily living
241 The Lordship of Christ Doctrine of Christ’s supremacy over all things
434.2 The Uniqueness of Jesus In the context of the challenge of
Other Faiths (apologetic)
712 The Lordship of Christ as it affects daily living
245 Jesus’ Ministry What we know about Jesus as a teacher & healer (systematised)
164.2-7 Jesus Commentary on His ministry as recorded in the Gospels
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236 232.2  250 THE END TIMES (Eschatology)

Jesus and the Future: G.R. Beasley-Murray
Eschatology & the Shape of Christian Belief: R V Doyle
 250.1 Courses on the End Times
236.9 232.6  251 Judgement & Second Coming of Christ
End of Story? Steven Travis
236.2  252 Heaven (Souls of Righteous) & Hell (Souls of Wicked),
Life after Death
236.2  253 Immortality & Annihilationisn (Conditional Immortality)
236.5  254 Purgatory (in Roman Catholic teaching)
236.8  255 The General Resurrection
235.46  256 Time & Eternity, & The Millennium (1000 years)
A Basic Guide to Eschatology: Milard J. Erickson
 257 Anti-Christ
230.046 236.3  258 History & Dispensations
219 233  260 HUMANITY (Anthropology)
# Christian View of Man: Gresham Machen;
 260.1 Courses on Humanity # Man in Revolt: E. Brunner
233.5  260.5 Nature: Image of God What is Man? Stafford Wright
 260.6 Man’s Stewardship of Material Things (See 725.7; 848)
261.8 263  260.7 Work and the Sabbath (See 716.8; 718.1)
This is the Day: R. Beckwith/W. Stott
305.4 248.84  261 Man & Woman, Sexuality Christian Man: W. Hamilton;
Beyond Sex Roles: G Bilezikian
248.84  261.1 Marriage & Family Life (See also 725.1, 833.2; 837.2/3)
Marriage: Sex in the Service of God: Christopher Ash
The Family: God’s Handiwork: J. Williams
233.7  262 Freedom (Liberty of Conscience)
 263 The Moral Law of God, Ceremonial Law, & Civil Law
 263.1 Human Responsibility, Oaths & Vows
 263.2 Influences on Human Behaviour:Nature, Nurture,Grace
233.42  264 The Fall & Sin:its Nature, Origin, Imputation &Universality
Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be, A Breviary of Sin: C Plantinga
# Original Sin: Henri Blocher
Sin as breaking God’s moral law:
Shortcoming (failure to attain a goal)
Transgression, (following our own way)
Lawlessness, (deliberate violation of God’s law)
Unrighteousness, (nonconformity to the rights of God
and of others)
Evil (perversion of character)
Sin as alienation from self, others, environment, & God
SECTION 250-264
260.6 Man’s Stewardship Stewardship of material things as God’s regent in creation
712.9 Cost of Discipleship Sacrificial life-style
718.8 Giving & Tithing Personal stewardship
848 Stewardship Financial responsibility
260.7 Work and The Sabbath The place and purpose of the Sabbath in man’s rhythm of work
716.9 Rest (Sabbath) The need to take regular rest and time for the
worship of God
262 Marriage & Family Life Analysis of theology of marriage
723.4 Sexual morality Pastoral application of moral teaching
833.2 Weddings Conducting Marriage celebrations
837.2 Cohabitation Couples living together outside of marriage
837.3 Divorce & Remarriage Bible teaching & Church policy on divorce
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233.4  265 Temptation, Conscience, Guilt

248.4  266 Mortality
 267 Idolatry, Legalism & Antinomianism
 268 Total Depravity (in Calvinism)
234.1/6  269 Grace & Merit, Law & Gospel
A Theology of Encouragement: Michael A. Eaton
What’s So Amazing about Grace? Philip Yancey
240.1 234.3  270 REDEMPTION (Soteriology)

# The Cross of Christ: J.Stott ; The Atonement: L.Morris
 270.1 Courses on Redemption
234.3  271 Atonement & Salvation; the Cross & Reconciliation.
 272 Justification: Justification by Faith: Alister E. McGraph
Its source: God’s Grace
Its grounds: Christ’s Satisfaction of Justice through
shedding of His blood
Its means: our True Faith
Its effects: Imputation (of sins) & Union with Christ and
His people
234.4/7.8  273 Regeneration (New Birth)
Freedom under Law: Norman Anderson
265.62 248.2  273.1 Conversion & Repentance (unto Life) (711)
 273.2 Conviction & Confession (of Sin) & Forgiveness
The Christian Experience of Forgiveness: H.R. Mackintosh
234.2  274 (Saving) Faith & Assurance
Faith’s Unclaimed Inheritance: Frank Houghton
 274.1 Effectual Calling & Perseverance
234.9  275 Election, Retribution (Predestination) & Free Will
 276 Adoption, Eternal Life & Perseverance
Once Saved, Always Saved: R.T. Kendall
 277 The Christian Hope, Glorification
 278 Sanctification & Perfection Living a Godly Life: M. Eaton
 278.1 Good Works & the Praise of God’s Glory
 279 Covenant Theology & the Scope of Salvation
…The fellowship of the Holy Spirit…
231.3  280 The HOLY SPIRIT (Pneumatology)

The Holy Spirit: Sinclair Ferguson
 280.1 Courses on the Holy Spirit
 281 Person & Deity
273.1  282 in the O.T. Knowing the Holy Spirit through the OT: C. Wright
 283 in the life of Christ
231.3  284 in the Apostolic Church
# Paul, the Spirit and the People of God: Gordon Fee
242.2  285 in the life of (indwelling) the believer
Keep in step with the Spirit: J. I. Packer
 286 The Fruit of the Spirit & Spiritual Growth (See 713, 722)
Add to Your Faith: S. B. Ferguson
SECTION 265-286
273.1 Conversion Analysis of doctrine of conversion (scholarly)
711 Conversion & the life of Faith Explained to enquirers
713.4 Forgiving Others Practical outworking of forgiveness
278 Sanctification The Doctrine of holiness
713.4 Holiness The way of Holiness in discipleship
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
722 Christian Character Discussed as ethical requirements in
Christian responsibility
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234.1  287 The Gifts of the Spirit & Christian Service (See 718.2)
Spiritual Gifts and the Church: D. Bridge & D .Phypers
 288 Illumination; Inward witness (See also 238)
274.1 232 234.1  289 Pentecostal / Charismatic experience (See 238; 823)
262  290 The CHURCH (Ecclesiology) (See 169.1)
The Church: E.P. Clowney
I Believe in the Church: D Watson
The Essence of the Church: Craig van Gelder
 290.1 Courses on the Church
280.1 262.7  291 Her Nature: The Body of Christ
Enjoying God’s World-wide Church: M. Eaton
 292 Her Mission (See 551)
The Missionary Nature of the Church: J. Bl
232.1  293 Her Ministry: laity and shepherds
264  294 Her Worship (Liturgical Theology) (See also: 714.2; 830)
Worship: A P Gibbs; Worship: Evelyn Underhill
# Engaging with God: D. Peterson
265.3  294.1 The Lord’s Supper (Eucharist / Holy Communion)
The Lord’s Supper: E. F. Kevan
Last Supper and Lord’s Supper: I. Howard Marshall
234.1612 265.1  294.2 Baptism - Infant Baptism (Paedo-Baptists Baptism: M. Green
# The Biblical Doctrine of Infant Baptism: Pierre Marcel
234.1613 265.1  294.3 Adult (Believer’s Baptism) (Baptists)
The Water that Divides: D. Bride & D. Phypers
 295 Her Suffering & Sainthood (See 344, 713.3; 815)
Don’t Waste your Sorrows: Paul Billheimer
235.2  295.1 Beatification & Canonization (R.C. Church)
SECTION 287-295
287 Gifts of the Spirit Doctrine of spiritual gifts
411.4 Miraculous Gifts Are Miraculous gifts for Today?
718.2 Development of the Gift Applied to the believer’s Church life
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 Charismatic
teaching on how we experience the Spirit personally
823 Charismatic Renewal The renewal of church life through
charismatic experience and practice
823. Spirit Baptism Understandings of Baptism by the Spirit
823.2 Speaking in Tongues Understandings of glossalalia
292 The Church’s Mission Analysis of the Church’s Mission - scholarly
551 Theology of Mission The Basis for Missionary Work -motivational
142.5
Worship in the OT Worship as expressed in the Psalms & OT books
169.3
N.T. Church Worship
199.4
Songs & Hymns of the Bible / Worship in the Bible
716.6
Communal Worship Worship as a part of Christian Discipleship
830
Public Worship in the life of the Church
832
Planning & Leading Public Worship The conduct of Public Worship
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.
713.3 Growth through Suffering & Healing The place of suffering in the
growth of the disciple
815 Comforting the Sorrowing Pastoral approach to suffering
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262.16  296 Her Life (Communion of Saints): Fellowship, Mutual

Support & Growth
 296.5 House ChurchesToward a House Church Theology: S. Atkerson
262.9  297 Her Organisation: Leadership & Discipline (Censure)
(See also 837; 840; 884/5/6)
262.8  298 Her Authority
230  299 INTEGRATIVE THEOLOGY (Integrates: Problem;
Historical Hypotheses; Biblical Teaching; Systematic
Formulation; Apologetic Interaction; Relevance for
Life & Ministry.)
Integrative Theology: G. R.. Lewis / B. A. Demarest

SECTION 296-299
297 The Church’s Organisation Analysis of leadership, discipline and other aspects of
organisation
837 Church discipline Applying discipline in the church
840 LOCAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP The skills, qualities and
methods for leading God’s people.
841 Principles of Leadership
84/5/6 Styles of GOVERNMENT / Officials / Organization
Denominational principles
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The PHILOSOPHY 100  300 PHILOSOPHY of RELIGION / IDEAS

of the Christian Faith 210 The search for truth and knowledge concerning the universe,
human
existence, perception, and behaviour, pursued by means of
(How we enquire rationally reflection, reasoning and argument. Philosophy differs from
rationally into our faith) science in that its questions cannot be answered empirically or by
experiment, and from religion, in that its purposes are entirely
intellectual, and allows no role for faith or revelation
Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion: B. Davies
Philosophy of Religion: C. Stephen Evans
Truth: Could it be True? P. Hicks
 305 Systematic Philosophy of Religion
 310 Phenomenology of Religion (What is practised?)
160  315 LOGIC (What can be inferred?) (See 740)
Scholastic logic involves “three acts of the mind’:
 316 Understanding concepts about essences,
expressed in terms (clear / unclear);
(i.e. apprehension, intellectual intuition, insight)
 317 Evaluating judgements about facts,
expressed in propositions (true / untrue)
based on premises (logically right / wrong);
 318 Calculating reasons for causes,
expressed by arguments (valid / invalid).
 319 Our subjective, psychological, human processes of reasoning
seen as participation in and a reflection of an objective rational
order, or logos, Reason.
239.9  320 METAPHYSICS
100  325 Ontology (What is real?)
 326 Cosmology (How can we understand our world?)
 327 (What is human nature?)
121  330 EPISTEMOLOGY Epistemology: D. L. Wolfe
(Philosophy of Knowledge)
(What is true? How we know what we know)
 331 Axiology (What is important?)
 332 Value Theory (What is worth-while?)
111.85  335 AESTHETICS(What is beautiful?)Art in Action: N. Wolterstorff
(Philosophy of Art) # Voicing Creation’s Praise: Jeremey S. Begbie
170  340 ETHICS / MORAL PHILOSOPHY (See 720)
(Philosophy of Behaviour) Introduction to Ethics: William Lilley
* Why bother Being Good? John Hare
* Ethics: Approaching Moral Decisions: Arthur F. Holmes
(What is good? What is morally right or wrong? How should we live?)
(See also 726.9 Virtual Morality: Graham Houston)
 349 The HISTORY of PHILOSOPHY

SECTION 300-349
315 LOGIC Philosophy of how to think
740 Logic Educational use of logic
340 ETHICS The secular study of morals, one of the 4 major fields of Philosophy
720 CHRISTIAN ETHICS The principles of Christian behaviour
123.8 Ethics in the O.T. O.T. teaching on ethical issues
163.3 Ethics in the N.T. N.T. teaching on ethical issues
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128 239.03  350 PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY

(The defence of Christian Theology)
“Faith seeking Understanding” – Anselm
Faith & Understanding: Paul Helm
Examines issues such as:
 351 Grounds for belief in the existence of God
 352 The identity of God and God’s relation with the world
 353 Religious language
109  354 History and religion (Philosophy of History)
(Is there a purpose to our existence, a meaning to history?)
* History through the Eyes of Faith: R A Wells
Patterns in History: David Bebbington
# History & Belief: R. E. Frykenberg
 354.5 Freedom (See 263)
214 231.6/8  356 The Problem of Good & Evil (Theodicy) (See 295; 713.4; 815)
(Why is there suffering?) The Goodness of God: J. Wenham
Evil and the Cross: H. Blocher
Why Evil?: John James
 357 Human identity
 358 Life after Death (See 252)
 359 Revelation, faith and reason (See 230 - REVELATION)
239  360 APOLOGETICS (See also 500)

(Defending the Christian Faith by explaining its
reasonableness in the face of criticism)
Christianity on Trial: Colin Chapman
239  360.1 Dictionary, manual Handbook of Christian Apologetics: P. Kreeft
R. Tacelli; Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics: N.L.Heisler
214 231.8  361 Providence
214.8 239  362 Factuality, Historical evidence for the Christian Faith
226.01  362.1 Reliability of the N.T.
The Historical Reliability of the Gospels: C Blomberg
230 215  363 Christianity & Science Designer Universe: John Wright
A Brief History of Eternity: Roy E Peacock
213  364 Evolution & Creation From Nothing to Creation: E. H. Andrews
 365 The Miraculous Miracles: C.S. Lewis
239.7  366 The Holy / Numinous / The Trinity
232.9  367 The Person and Claims of Jesus * Mere Christianity: C.S. Lewis
 367.5 Authority (of Jesus, Church, Bible, Reason, etc)
The Case for Christ: Lee Strobel
 368 Courses
239  369 Apologetic Addresses / Writings (Various topics)

SECTION 350-369
356 Problem of Good and Evil The Issue of suffering as a question of God’s fairness.
295 The Church’s Suffering Biblical study of the place of
suffering in the life of God’s people
713.4 Growth through Suffering & Healing The place of suffering
in the growth of the disciple
359 Revelation, Faith and Reason Philosophical enquiry into the nature of R, F & R
230 REVELATION A Theological study of Revelation
360 APOLOGETICS Defending the Christian Faith
500 COMMUNICATION Principles of Communication
362.1 Reliability of the NT Defending the New Testament’s reliability
115.3 Textual Criticism of the N.T. Examination of the original NT texts
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239.9  370 POLEMICS (Proper boundaries of Christian belief

distinguishing heresy, false teaching, from orthodoxy,
true Christian teaching) discussed in the fields of:
Near Christianity: A. Brown
The Truth about Jesus: D Armstrong
 370.1 Heresy: The nature of heresy. Heresy: Alister McGrath
211.3  371 Theism
211.34  371.1 Monotheism
147.4 211.33  371.2 Dualism
211.32  371.3 Polytheism
294.5 211.2  372 Pantheism
211.5 239.5  373 Deism
211.4 239.7  373.1 Rationalism
211.7 239.7  373.2 Agnosticism & Scepticism
211.8 239.7  374 Atheism Does God Believe in Atheists? John Blanchard
211.6 239.8  374.1 Humanism & Secularism
239.9  374.2 Communism & Socialism
 375 Existentialism
 376 Post-modernity (See 696.9) Postmodernity: David Lyon
 376.1 Philosophical Pluralism (See 434.1)
The Gagging of God: D. A. Carson
 377 Evangelical boundaries A Future for Truth: Henry H Knight
 379 EIRENICS (Conditions for peace within genuine Christianity:

areas of consensus between orthodox groups)
(N.B.: “in essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty,
in all things charity” – Rupertus Meldenius)
 380 Christian Apologists
 381 Justyn Martryr
 382 Tertullian
 383 Origen
 384 Thomas Aquinas
 385 20th C (incl. C.K. Chesterton & C.S. Lewis)
 390 HISTORY of WESTERN RELIGIOUS THOUGHT
(See 691)
182  391 The Ancient Greeks: Pythagoras – Plato - Aristotle
189.2  392 The Patristic Period
189.4  393 The Medieval Period
 394 The Renaissance - Erasmus
 395 18th C Rationalism & The Enlightenment
 396 19th Century Liberalism: empiricist / materialist / idealist views
 397 20th Century Psychology: Freud & Jung
 398 Post-Modern Era A Primer on Postmodernism: S.J. Grenz
 399 HISTORY of EASTERN THOUGHT
Great Thinkers of the Eastern World: Ed: Ian P. McGreal
SECTION 370-399
376 Post-modernity Analysis of a contemporary philosophy
398 Post Modern Era Record of the Post Modern period
411.1 Post-Modern Society Issues arising in a post-modern society
696.9 Post-Modern Theology Theological development of Post-modern
thinking
390 HISTORY OF WESTERN RELIGIOUS THOUGHT Historical account of religious
thinking
691 History of Christian Thought Christian thinking
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The present CONTEXT  400 CONTEMPORARY STUDIES

of the Christian Faith God & Culture: D.A.Carson / J.D.Woodbridge
261.4  401 Contemporary Beliefs & Practices in Society
(How what we believe The Contemporary Christian: John Stott
relates to the world) 172  402 Political Order
 403 Terrorism
 403.1 Islamic Fundamentalist Extremists
The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality John L. Esposito?
261  410 The Church in a changing world
280.1  411 Issues of contemporary faith
239.7  411.1 Post-Modern Society (See 376; 398; 696.9)
Faith & Modernity: Ed: P Sampson
239.7  411.2 Christian Fundamentalism & Evangelicalism
 411.3 Ecumenism See 619.1;890) Catholics & Evangelicals:ed. .P. Rausch
 411.4 Miraculous Gifts (See 287; 718.1)
Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Ed.Grudem
 411.5 Healing (see 816.2) Healing Miracles: R. Gardner
 412 Issues of contemporary practice (720)
* New Issues Facing Christians Today: John Stott
241.66  412.1 Women’s Role
The Role of Women: When Christians Disagree: Ed. S. Lees
 412.2 Cohabitation, Marriage and Divorce (See 837.2)
 412.3 Same-sex Partnerships Straight & Narrow?: Thomas E. Schmidt
 412.4 Abortion
 412.5 Euthanasia
 413 Issues of contemporary pastoral concern
239  413.1 Nominalism
 413.2 Religiosity
 413.3 Christians in a Non-Christian Society
239  413.5 Counterfeit Religion Faith & Its Counterfeits: D Bloesch

SECTION 400-413

376 Post-modernity Analysis of a contemporary philosophy
696.9 Post-Modern Theology Theological development of Post- modern
thinking
411.3 Ecumenism Ecumenism as it affects current inter-Church relations
619.1 The Ecumenical Movement Historical account of its development
890 WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES The official ecumenical
organization
411.4 Miraculous Gifts Are Miraculous gifts for Today?
287 Gifts of the Spirit Doctrine of spiritual gifts
718.2 Development of the Gift Applied to the believer’s Church life
411.5 Healing Issues relating to faith healing (Christian and otherwise) today.
816.2 Healing Ministry All aspects of healing as ministry
412 Issues of Contemporary Practice Theology addressed to contemporary issues
720 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Principles of Christian behaviour
412.1 Women’s Issues Issues of concern to Women
727.7 Feminism Feminist rights and other issues analysed
412.2 Cohabitation, Marriage and Divorce Moral trends in sexual behaviour in societ
262 Marriage and Family Life. Theological teaching
723.4 Sexuality & Sexual Morality. Ethical issues
691.3 History of Sexuality
837.2 Co-habitation & Immorality Pastoral discipline
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231.74  415 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY (720)

A Handbook of Contemporary Theology: D.L. Smith
230.09  415.1 Dictionary of Contemporary Theology
 416 Contemporary Theologies
 416.1 Liberation Theology
 416.2 Feminist Theology (See 798.7; 847)
230.09  416.9 Contemporary Theologians The Modern Theologians: David Ford
Winds of Change: A. H. Leitch
 419 End-times scenarios: Zionism, Israel and the Middle East
Christian Zionism: S. Sizer
289  420 DEVIATIONS, SECTS & CULTS

The Kingdom of the Cults: W. Martin
 421.1 Dictionary of cults
Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions & the Occult: G.A. Mather
 421 Unitarianism
 422 Christadelphianism
 423 Mormonism
289.9  424 Jehovah’s Witnesses
 425 Christian Scientists
 426 Spiritualism
 427 Theosophy & the Occult
 428 New Age Movement Sacred Quest: R Clifford & P Johnson
In Search of Self: Beyond the New Age: Vishal Mangalwadi
 429 Other Deviations
200  430 RELIGIOUS STUDIES Has God Many Names?: D A. Hughes
290  430.1 Dictionary of Religions
291.03  431 Methodology
432 Religious Symbols
261.2 433 Pluralistic World
Faiths in Conflict: Vinoth Rammachandra
 434 Faith Issues I Believe in the Supremacy of Jesus Christ:A. Fernando
261.2  434.1 Pluralism (See 570) The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society:L. Newbigin
232  434.2 The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ (See 241)
The Uniqueness of Jesus: C. Wright:
 434.3 Inter-Faith Quest (See also 571; 459.5)
 434.4 The Supreme Being

SECTION 415-434
416.2 Feminist Theology Theology written from a Feminist Perspective

261 Man & Woman Theology of gender and sex
798.7 Women in Theological Education
847 Women in the Ministry
433 Pluralistic World World of many ethnic, religious, ideological groups

434.1 Pluralism Issues arising from many religions in one global society
434.2 The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ In the context of the challenge of Other Faiths (apologetic)
241 The Lordship of Christ Christ’s supremacy over all things (doctrinal
434.3 Inter-Faith Quest Search for a common faith for all peoples
440.9 Dialogue with Jews
459.5 Christian-Muslim Dialogue Inter-faith meetings
470 OTHER FAITHS Analysis of world religions + Dialogue with
people of specific faiths
570 APPROACHING OTHER FAITHS from a missiological perspective
571 Inter-Faith Dialogue Discussion between people of different faiths
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200 261.22 291  435 COMPARATIVE RELIGIONNeighbouring Faiths:W Corduan

209.2  435.1 History of Religions History of Religions: E.O. James
200  436 Survey of Christianity (as phenomena)
 436.1 History of English Religion
 437 Paganism
 437.1 Greek & Roman Mythology
 437.2 Teutonic and Norse Religion
 437.3 Paganism in the British Isles
 438 Folk Religion & Animism (See also 556)
 438.1 African Traditional Religion
 438.2 Latin American Folk Religion
 438.3 Ancestor Worship
290  439 SCRIPTURES of Humankind
296  440 JUDAISM

 440.1 Anti-Semitism
 440.9 Dialogue with Jews (See also 571)
200 297  450 ISLAM: General Introduction * Submitting to God: Vivienne Stacey
# Islam George W. Braswell
Unveiling Islam: E.M. Caner / E.F Caner
Islam – A Very Short Introduction: M. Ruthven
297.0391439  450.1 Dictionaries / Encyclopedias on Islam
Dictionary of Islam: T.P. Hughes
297.1125  450.2 The Quran (a work of religious inspiration)
The Meaning of the Holy Qur’an: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
297.12207 297.4  450.3 Quranic Studies
297.13 297.12203 297.4  450.4 Quranic Dictionaries & Concordances
297.122 297.4  450.5 Commentaries on the Quran & Quranic Hermeneutics
297.124 291 439 297.2  450.6 Nabi (Prophet), Sereet-I-Rasool Allah
297.12206 297.2  450.7 Hadis (Hadith) (Tradition / Teaching of the Prophet)
297.13 297.2  450.8 Sunah (Life-style of the Prophet)
 450.9 Stories of the Prophet
297.1229 297.4 297.5  451 Teaching of Islam

 451.1 The Six Principles (cf. “Biblical” Theology)
 451.2 God is One
 451.3 Angels
 451.4 Books
 451.5 Prophets
 451.6 Judgement
 451.7 God’s Decrees (cf. Predestination)
297.4  452 Kalam (Dogmatic Theology – to do with Orthodoxy
cf. - “Systematic” Theology)
297.23 297.4  452.1 Islamic Eschatology & Mahdi (guided one), Prophecy
297.5  452.2 Shirk
297.22 297.4  452.3 Death & Resurrection, Fear & Hope
297.216 297.220821 297.3  452.4 Redemption & Suffering, Satan
297.74  452.5 Marriage

SECTION 435-452
438 Folk Religion Study of Folk Religion and Animism as anthropological phenomena
556 Folk Religion as natural religion from a missiological perspective
458.3 Folk Religion in Islam
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297.14 297.3  453 Fiqh & Shariat (Law – to do with Orthopraxy)

 453.1 Five Pillars of Islam
 453.2 Shahada (Creed)
 453.3 Salat (Prayer ritual 5 times a day)
297.35 297.4  453.4 Namaz (Prayer in Islam & Mosques & Attendance at
Prayers)
297.3  453.5 Prayer Manuals Muslim Devotions: Constance E. Padwick
 453.6 Zakat (Legal requirement of giving alms, tax)
 453.7 Sawn (Fast of Ramadan)
297.35  453.8 Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca)
 453.9 Jihad: Military– Spiritual (the so-called “6th Pillar”)
297.1229 297.4 297.6 297.7  454 Islamic Studies (Application of Teaching)
297.1 297.33 297.4  454.1 Ethics
297.3  454.2 Philosophy
297.3  454.3 Politics & Socialism; Islam & Communism
297.14 297.3  454.4 Economics
297.3  454.5 Science
 454.6 Education
297.1229  454.7 History
 454.8 Maulvis, ‘Ulama (Scholars) & Imans
 454.9 Interpreting Islam
297.09 297.5 298  455 History of Islam (& Sources)
297.2 297.63  455.1 Life of Muhammad & Evaluation of his place in Islam
297.095 297.3 297.65  455.2 The Caliphates
297.3 297.72  455.3 Expansion & The Crusades
297.3  455.4 The Ottoman Empire
 455.5 Islamic Reformers; Modern Islam
297.03  455.6 Geography of Islam (Islam around the World)
297.0954  455.7 Islam in the Indian Sub-continent (incl. Pakistan)
297.02 297.09 298.2  455.8 S.E. Asia
 455.9 Sub-Saharan Africa
 456 Schools, Sects & Movements in Islam
 456.1 Sunnis
 456.2 Shiites (Twelvers & Sabiyya / Seveners)
 456.3 Ismaliyya (Ishmaelis)
 456.4 Other Sects
297.4  456.5 Sufism (Mysticism) & Spirituality
 456.6 Fundamentalism
 456.7 Wahhabiya (a conservative reform movement)
 456.8 Revivalist Movements
297.54  456.9 The Ahmadiyas
297.65  457 Islamic literature
297.03  457.1 Islamic Apologetics
297.5 297.65 297.4092  457.2 Islamic (Auto) Biographies & Hagiography
(uncritical celebration of saints)
297.4  457.3 Islamic Preaching
297.4  457.4 Works of Islamic Teachers
 457.5 Islamic Poetry, Ghazal
297.05 297.9 297.4  458 Culture Touching the Soul of Islam: Bill A. Musk
297.4  458.1 Art
297.4  458.2 Festivals & Islamic Calendar
297.04 297.178344 297.3 297.4  458.3 Folk religion in Islam (See also 438; 556)
297.40954  458.4 Pir Veneration
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297.55  458.5 Status of Women in Islam, Purdah (See also 484.2)

 458.6 Islam & Human Rights
 458.7 Islam as a Spiritual Power *Cross & Crescent C Chapman:
The Blood and the Moon: George Grant
 459 Responding to Islam # Answering Islam:NL.Geisle A Saleeb
297.1 297.211  459.1 God in Islam Who is this Allah? G..J.O. Moshay
 459.2 Blasphemy Laws
297.1229  459.3 Christ in Islam, The Holy Spirit in Islam
297.293 298.2  459.4 Muslim views of Christianity & the Bible
261.2  459.5 Christian– Muslim Dialogue
Faith to Faith: Chawkat Moucarry
Sharing Your Faith with a Muslim: Abdul 0 Haqq
298.27  459.6 Christian lifestyle in a Muslim society
 459.7 Muslim Evangelism Islam & Christian Witness: M.Goldsmith
New Paths in Muslim Evangelism: Phil Parshall
297.6  459.8 Converting to / from Islam,Apostasy in Islam,Persecution
Called from Islam to Christ: J-M Gaudeul
Secret Believers: Brother Andrew
Freedom to Believe: Patrick Sookhdeo
298.2  459.9 Islam & Other Faiths
Piety & Power: Muslims & Christians in W. Africa: L. Sanneh
 460 OTHER LOCALLY DOMINANT FAITHS
291  470 OTHER (Eastern)FAITHS (Phenomena / Belief Systems)
(See 570) * The World’s Religions: Norman Anderson
The World’s Religions,Lion Handbook
294.5  471 Hinduism Death of a Guru: R.R. Maharaj
361.2  471.9 Dialogue with Hindus (See also 571)
294.3  472 Buddhism
 472.9 Dialogue with Buddhists (See also 571)
 473 Jainism
294.6  474 Sikhs
 475 Confucianism
 476 Zoroastrians
 477 The Ba’hais
 478 The Parsis
 479 Other World Religion
SECTION 453-479
458.3 Folk Religion in Islam Specifically Islamic

438 Folk Religion General study of folk religion
458.5 Women in Islam, Purdah Islamic teaching and practice about the place of women in
society
484.2 Society’s Attitude towards Women Practice in Pakistan
470 OTHER FAITHS Description of various world religions

570 APPROACHING OTHER FAITHS from a missiological
perspective
571 Inter-Faith Dialogue Discussions between people of different faiths
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 480 PAKISTAN CULTURE, VALUES & ISSUES (555 & 720)

 481 LOCAL CULTURE & RELIGIOUS LIFE
954  481.1 India
 481.2 Punjab
954.7  481.3 Northern Regions of Pakistan
 481.4 North West Frontier
 481.5 Sindh & Baluchistan
 481.6 Afghanistan
 481.7 Central Asian History & Culture
395  482 LOCAL FESTIVALS and CUSTOMS
 483 NATIONALISM / POLITICS in PAKISTAN
 483.1 Politics & the State
 483.2 Islam(ic)ization
261.72  483.3 Minorities in an Islamic community
 483.4 Ethnic Discrimination
 483.5 Legal System
 484 PAKISTAN SOCIETY: Issues
 484.1 Human Rights
 484.2 Society’s Attitude towards Women
 484.3 Child Labour
 484.4 The Press and Information
 484.7 Science and Education
 484.8 Economic & Industrial Issues
953  484.9 Feudalism & Government
 485 CULTURAL VALUES in PAKISTAN
 485.1 Honour
 485.2 Materialism
 486 ETHICS in SOCIETY (Christian & non-Christian standards)
 487 ENCOUNTERING PAKISTANI CULTURE
290  490 CONTEXTUAL THEOLOGY(Third World)
Contextualisation D J Hesselgrave / E. Rommen
 490.1 Categories of Contextual Theologies:
Syncretistic
Accommodation
Situation
Biblically Orientated
230.9  491 Eastern Theologies
 491.1 Indian
230.08  492 S.E. Asian Theologies
 493 African Theologies
 494 Latin American Theologies
 495 BASIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
The Church from the Roots: Jose

SECTION 480-499
480 CULTURE Issues arising from cultural differences
555 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Study of man from a cultural
perspective
720 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Principles of Christian Behaviour
484.2 Society’s Attitude towards Women Practice in Pakistan
458.5 Women in Islam, Purdah Islamic teaching and practice about
the place of women in society
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The COMMUNICATION  500 COMMUNICATION (See 360)

of the Christian Faith Creating Understanding: Donald K. Smith
254.3  505 Theology of Communication
(How we tell others  510 PRINCIPLES of Communication
what we believe)  511 Sender - Receiver
 512 Hindrances to communication
 513 Signals & Signs & Images
 514 Involvement & Public Relations
 515 Addressing Needs
 516 Media of Communication
 517 Cross-cultural communication
001.54  518 Listening
 519 Speaking (Elocution)
251 253  520 PREACHING (Proclamation) * I Believe in Preaching: John Stott

 521 Theology of Preaching Speaking God’s Words: Peter Adam
 521.5 The Holy Spirit & the Preacher
Spirit Empowered Preaching: Arturo Azurdia
251  522 EXPOSITORY Preaching involves the following stages

of the HERMENEUTICAL process: (See also 102; 117.9)
Investigating the text’s accuracy
Background information
Deciding the original meaning of the text
Testing the interpretation in light of the rest of Scripture
Application of the text to the here and now
Actual preaching, proclaiming the message of the text
in such a way as to effect a response in the hearer
Note three key ingredients of Expository Preaching:
INDUCTIVE approach to the text, allowing the text itself to provide
all the components of the message (rather than “reading into” the
text the preacher’s own opinions!)
EXEGESIS – Accurate explanation for study purposes of what a
particular text initially means.(2 Tim 2:15)
EXPOSITION – Exposing in the text principles which are latent
(waiting to be uncovered) in the passage and applying them to life.
And the Word Became… a Sermon – D. Newton, Christian Focus, 2003
# Expository Preaching: Its Principles & Practices: Haddon W. Robinson
Toward an Exegetical Theology: Walter C. Kaiser
 523 OTHER KINDS of PREACHING

 523.1 DOCTRINAL Preaching
 523.2 THEMATIC Preaching
 523.3 NARRATIVE Preaching
 523.4 TOPICAL Preaching
 523.5 APOLOGETIC Preaching
 523.6 EVANGELISTIC Preaching
SECTION 500-523
500 COMMUNICATION Principles of Communication
360 APOLOGETICS Theological defence of the Christian Faith
522 EXPOSITORY PREACHING Preaching that emphasises the various stages in preparing
a sermon that opens up Scripture to the heart of the listener
102 Study Bibles Examples of different aspects of hermeneutics
117.9 Expounding the text The Process of opening up Scripture
(interpretation) with a view to getting a response
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 523.7 PREACHING RECONCILIATION:

Achieved (God the Author, Christ the Agent)
Announced (Ourselves His Ambassadors)
proclaiming the message (above)
appealing to hearers to be reconciled
 523.8 PREACHING CHRIST from the O. T.
Preaching Christ from the OT: Sidney Greidanus
 523.9 Preaching Through the Church’s Year & on Special Occasions
251  524 The Craft of PREACHING (HOMILETICS - originally
comments on the Scriptures; now the rules for making sermons.)
Aim: to Arrest the Mind
Capture the Heart
Empower the Will!
 525 Illustrations for Sermons
252 253.47  529 SERMONS & ADDRESSES (See also 709; 716.1)
 529.5 ARTICLES of EXHORTATION on Christian topics
 529.9 Christian Poetry (other than hymns and devotional works)
 530 OTHER VEHICLES of COMMUNICATION
 531 Fictional Biography (See also 714.2)
253.7  532 The Printed Word
243  532.1 Evangelistic Literature – tracts
 533 Video & Film
 534 Computer: information net-work
 535 Music (See also 832.7)
 536 Drama
246  537 Symbolism & Art The Creative Art: H.R. Rookmaaker
Visual Faith: W.A. Dryness
 537.5 Church Architecture
 538 Illustration & Drawing
 539 Public Testimony
248.5  540 INTER-PERSONAL COMMUNICATION (see 777.5)
269.2  545 EVANGELISM / FAITH SHARING
Evangelism & The Sovereignty of God: J. I. Packer
253.7  546 Personal Evangelism
 546.1 Biblical Examples Messengers of God: Derek Tidball
269.2  547 Church-based Evangelism
# Evangelism through the Local Church: Michael Green
 548 Itinerant Evangelism
A Biblical Standard for Evangelists: Billy Graham
 548.5 Mass Evangelism
 549 Evangelistic Courses
243  549.9 Evangelistic Literature - tracts

SECTION 523-549
529 SERMONS & ADDRESSES of a general nature

709 Sermons on the Christian Life ….specifically on discipleship
716.1 Devotional Addresses …specifically on prayer
535 Music Music as a vehicle of Communication

832.7 Music as a vehicle of Worship
539 Fiction Discussion of fiction as a medium of Christian truth

714.1 Other Writings (including fiction) written on spiritual issues
717.2 Fictional Biography
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266  550 MISSIOLOGY (Theology & Methods of MISSION)

Transforming Mission: D.J. Bosch # Missiology: ed. J.M. Terry
Introducing World Missions: A.S Moreau
Let the Nations be Glad!: J.Piper
266.2 269.2  551 THEOLOGY of Mission (See 292)
A Biblical Theology of Missions: G.W. Peters
243 266.3  552 Biblical view of Mission God’s Mission: David Burnett
Into all the World: Norman Shields
The Mission of God: C. Wright
231.3  552.1 The Holy Spirit in Mission
280.1 269 266  553 Contemporary Understandings
Christian Mission in the Modern World: J. Stott
234 261.8  554 Integrating Evangelism & Social Concern (Holistic Mission)
Good News &Good Works; R.J. Sider
Sharing the Good News with the Poor: Ed: B. Nicholls / B. Wood
 560 LINGUISTICS
 570 APPROACHING OTHER FAITHS (See also 470)
Crisis of Belief: S. Neill
Mission & Meaninglessness: P. Cotterell
# The Recovery of Mission: Vinoth Ramachandra
291.22  571 Inter Faith Dialogue (See also 434.3)
Mission & Dialogue: M. Nazir-Ali
266.1  572 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (See 480)
Eternal Word & Changing Worlds: Harvie M. Conn
Cross-Cultural Conflict: Duane Elmer
 573 Mission in Contemporary Culture
Crying in the Wilderness: David Smith
253.09 261.83  573.1 Urban Mission A Clarified Vision for Urban Mission: H. Conn
 573.2 Rural Mission
 574 Folk Religion as natural religion (See 438)
Unearthly Powers: D. Burnett
 575 POWER ENCOUNTERS Power Encounters: D Pawlison
Evangelisation: Chuck Lowe
 575.1 Territorial Spirits (Strategic-Level Spiritual Warfare)
Territorial Spirits and World
SECTION 550-575
551 Theology of Mission The Basis for Missionary Work (motivational)
292 The Church’s Mission Analysis of the Church’s Mission (scholarly)
552 Biblical View of Mission Biblical teaching on Mission
123.5 Israel: A Light to the Nations Theology of Israel’s role as God’s
People
555 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Study of man from a cultural perspective
480 CULTURE Issues arising from cultural differences (Pakistan)
438 Folk Religion Study of Folk Religion and Animism as
Anthropological phenomena
458.3 Folk Religion in Islam
570 APPROACHING OTHER FAITHS from a missiological perspective
433 Pluralistic World world of many ethnic, religious, ideological groups
434.1 Pluralism Issues arising from many religions in one global society
470 OTHER FAITHS Analysis of world religions + Dialogue with
people of specific faiths
434.3 Inter-Faith Quest Search for a common faith for all peoples
440.9 Dialogue with Jews
459.5 Christian-Muslim Dialogue Inter-faith meetings
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 576 PREPARED PEOPLES

Eternity in Their Hearts: Don Richardson
Three factors affecting the preparation for the Gospel:
The “Melchizedek” factor (God’s general revelation)
The “Abraham” factor (God’s special revelation)
The “Sodom” factor (occult cultural opposition)
269.2  577 CALL to Mission (Individual & the Church’s)
I Believe in Mission: Alistair Brown
 578 Responding: Pray, Go, Promote Evangelism, Support
Missions
248.3 264.1  579 Intercession for the World Operation World: Patrick Johnston
266  580 STRATEGY of Mission Back to Jerusalem: P Hattaway
The Church is Bigger than you Think: Patrick Johnston
269.21 266  581 Church Growth
266  582 Church Planting
 582.1 - in Muslim Countries
Planting Churches in Muslim Cities: Greg Livingstone
266  583 Cell Groups
266  584 Saturation
266.5  585 The Unreached Reaching the Unreached:Ed.Harvie M. Conn
 585.1 The 10 / 40 Window
 586 The World Context for Mission
 586.5 Current Trends in Attitudes to Mission
* Missions in the Third Millennium: S.Guthrie
 586.6 Christian Community Trends Future Church: Peter Brierly
266.6  587 LEADERSHIP in Mission
 588 Practical Constraints (training, structures, etc)
280.21 226.7 266.1  589 STUDIES in Christian Mission
 589.1 N. T. & Modern Missions compared
Then and Now: John Foster
226.009 275.4 266.1  589.2 Church – Mission Issues
 589.3 Colonialism & Missionaries
# Missionary Conspiracy: Vishal Mangalwadi
 589.4 Local Models of Mission / Regional Studies
 589.5 Contemporary Mission world-wide
266.4  590 HISTORY of World-wide Christian Mission
266.0092  590.1 Dictionaries of Christian Missions
Evangelical Dictionary of World Missions: Ed: A. S. Moreau
 591 1st 500 years
 592 Catholic missionary work
 593 Reformation era of mission
 594 17th Century: Pietism and Danish mission
 595 19th Century
 596 American Missions: S.V.M.
 597 20th Century
# Christian Mission in the 20th Century: Timothy Yates
269.2  598 Individual Missions World-wide
266  599 Mission Documents / Conferences
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The HISTORY 270  600 CHURCH HISTORY * Beginning from Jerusalem:: J.Foster
of the Christian Faith The Unfailing Stream: D Allen Turning Points – M.A. Knoll
* The Story of the Church: A.M. Rewick
(How it developed Groundwork of Christian History: D.MacCulkloch
and spread) World History of Christianity, Ed. Adrian Hastings
270.8  600.1 Dictionaries of Church History
New International Dictionary of the Christian Church: J .I .Douglas
 600.2 Documents of Church History
270  600.3 Handbooks & Surveys History of Christianity: Lion Handbook
 600.4 Atlases of Church History Atlas of theChristian Church:Chadwick
279.1  601 Early Church / Patristic Era (Church Fathers) (See169.1)
* From Christ to Constantine: M.A. Smith
# Eusebius - The Church History: Paul L. Maier
Handbook of Source Materials: W. G. Young
270.1  602 Ministry in the Early Church (See 293)
The Church and the Ministry in the Early Centuries: T.M. Lindsay
272.1  603 Patristic Church
272.1  604 Persecution
 605 From Constantine to Chalcedon
* The Church under Siege: M.A. Smith
280  605.1 Divisions & Controversies
 605.2 The Rise of Monasticism (4th C)
 605.3 Tertullian, Cyprian and Augustine
 605.4 Origin & the Monarchians
 605.5 Arius, Athanasius, Nestorius & the Great Councils
270.3  606 Expansion World-wide The Spreading Flame: F. F. Bruce
# Setback & Recovery: John Foster
 606.1 Syriac Christianity, Persia, India & China
 606.2 The British Isles
 606.3 Mission to the Slavs
 606.4 The Rise of Islam: Arab Expansion (7th/ 8th C)
 607 THE WESTERN CHURCH
270.2 270.5  607.1 The Middle Ages
 607.2 Pope Gregory the Great & the start of the Middle Ages
 607.3 The Church in Britain
 607.4 The Church in Northern Europe & Iceland
 607.5 The Great Schism(Eastern): Orthodox Church in Byzantium
 607.6 Islam: Turkish Dominance (11th C)
 607.7 Missionary contact: Ramon Lull & Francis of Assisi
 608 Causes of the Reformation: The Crusades
 608.1 Politics: The Power of the Papacy & Holy Roman Empire
 608.2 Divisions: The Great Schism (Western)
 608.3 Nationalism, Corruption & Ignorance
 608.4 Forerunners of the Reformation
 608.5 Francis of Assisi & Dominic (13th C)
 608.6 Waldo (12th C), Wyclif (14th C), & Hus (14th/15th C)

SECTION 600-608
601 THE EARLY CHURCH Historical account of origins and developments of Christianity
169.1 The Church in the N.T. Commentary on N.T. account
290 THE CHURCH Analysis of all aspects of the Church
602 Ministry in the Early Church Historical account of the development of the Church’s
ministry
293 Her Ministry Doctrine of the Church’s ministry
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 609 The Renaissance

 610 The Protestant Reformation in Europe
The Reformation: T. M. Lindsay
270.6  610.1 Martin Luther in Germany * Martin Luther: B Alex
260  610.2 The Anabaptist Tradition The Pilgrim Church: E H. Broadbent
 610.3 Zwingli & Calvin in Switzerland
 610.4 Knox in Scotland
 610.5 Cranmer in England
 611 The Counter-Reformation & the Jesuits, Council of Trent
230.59  612 The Puritans Among God’s Giants: J. I. Packer
 613 Pietism
274  614 EASTERN EUROPE & RUSSIA
 614.1 The Great Schism (Russian Orthodox)
280.1  615 The Modern Era(18th C onwards)
270.8  616 The Age of Enlightenment
283 270.7  617 Evangelical Awakening / Revival: Wesley & Methodism
 618 The Missionary Era (See 826)* To All Nations: J. Foster
 619 The 20th C
262.0011 278.01  619.1 The Ecumenical Movement (See 411.3; 890)
289.2 262  619.2 The Charismatic Movement
 619.3 House Churches & New Church Fellowships

SECTION 609-619
616 The Age of Enlightenment The Enlightenment as a period of intellectual development

696 The Enlightenment Enlightenment thought
617 Evangelical Awakening History of the era of evangelical rival in the 18th century
826 History of Revival from earliest times to the present
696.1 Evangelical Theology from the 18th century to the present
619.1 The Ecumenical Movement History of the 20th Century movement for Church Unity
411.3 Ecumenism as a contemporary issue
890 WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES Account of the official
ecumenical organisation
619.3 House Churches & The Charismatic Movement History of the Charismatic
Movement
289 Charismatic experience Charismatic or Neo-Pentecostal teaching on
how we experience the Spirit personally
825 Charismatic Renewal The renewal of church life through charismatic
experience and practice
825.1 Spirit Baptism Understandings of Baptism by the Spirit
825.2 Speaking in Tongues Understandings of glossalalia
Note on the Organization of the Church History section:
Church History and Historical Theology are notoriously difficult to organize in a consistent
way. Events, periods, people, movements, trends, geographical areas, ministries, beliefs, and
controversies all compete as headings! We have tended to emphasize doctrines and
controversies under Historical Theology, and people, periods and places when treating
Church History.
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275.4  620 THE CHURCH in ASIA

 620.1 Dictionaries of Asian Church History
275.6  621 The Middle / Near East
275.592  622 Persia
270.5  623 Central Asia – Tamberlane The Steep Ascent: R.O. Wingate
 623.1 Mongolia - Kublai Khan (TURKESTAN)
 623.2 Afghanistan
954.7 275.47  624 INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT : India / Pakistan

A History of Christianity in Asia, Vols 1 & 2: S.Neill
 624.1 Ancient History (1st – 10th C)Shadows in the Dark J Rooney
913.54  624.2 St Thomas Tradition & Eastern Christianity
 624.3 Central Asia Influence
 624.4 Advent of Islam
 624.5 Modern History(16th – 21st)
 624.6 The Moghul Era & Catholic Missions
275.47  624.7 Western Missions to the East & The British Raj
 624.8 Independence Movement
275.47  624.9 Post-Independence
266 275.492  625 Missionary Agents:
 625.1 Roman Catholic - Xavier, Nobili
 625.2 Danish Mission (with German missionaries from Britain)
 625.3 Baptist – William Carey
 625.4 Church of Scotland – Alexander Duff
275.492  625.5 Anglican (SPCK, CMS, SPG,)– Martyn
Henry Martyn: C. E. Padwick
275.4637 275.492  625.6 American Presbyterian (UP, ARP)
# In the Shadow of the Himalayas: ED. Anderson / MI. Campbell
 625.7 Lutheran
 625.8 Methodist
 625.9 Pentecostal & Independent
 626 Archives: Conferences, Minutes & Other Documents
275.445  626.8 Rules of The Presbyterian Church in India
275.42  626.9 Missions Directory
 627 Spheres of Mission:
 627.1 Outcasts
267.4  627.2 Women
 627.3 Medical work
268  627.4 Education
Christian Education in the Villages of India: Alice van Doren
254.6  627.5 Rural village work (See also 845.4)
The Village Church in West Pakistan: Richard O Comfort
 627.6 Poverty
 627.7 Justice, Peace & Development
266.745  627.8 Evangelism & Renewal So Great A Cloud – Kenneth G.
Old
People Movements in the Punjab: F. Stock
248.2  627.9 Indigenous Missionaries, Leaders, Martyrs, Missions & Para-Churches

SECTION 620-627
627.5 Rural village work Account of Missionary work in rural areas.
845.4 Rural Ministry Strategy of ministering in rural congregations
628.1 Work in the Punjab Account of Christian work in the Punjab, etc…
481.2-5 CULTURE, VALUES & ISSUES in the Punjab, etc
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 628 Regions of Work: Pakistan

 628.1 The Sindh & Baluchistan
913.54 275.47  628.2 The Punjab (See also 481.2-5)
275.463  628.3 The North West Frontier
 628.4 The Northern Regions
275.492  628.5 Missionaries: India and Pakistan
275.443/61/3  628.6 Missionary life
275.4  629 Other Regions of the Indian Subcontinent
275.4  629.1 Nepal
275.4  629.2 N. India
289.1 275.462  629.3 S. India
275.441  629.4 Syrian Malabar Church
 629.5 Mar Thoma Church
 629.6 Ceylon / Sri Lanka
 629.7 W. Bengal
 629.8 Bangla Desh
950 275.4  630 S. E. ASIA

275.1  631 China – Ricci, Howard Taylor Hudson Taylor: M. Alex
China’s Christian Millions: Tony Lambert
266.1 266.515  632 Korea # The Nevius Plan of Mission Work in Korea C A. Clark
 633 Japan
 634 Indonesia Seeking the Asian face of Jesus: Christ Sugden
 635 Philippines
 638 Other countries Killing Fields Living Fields: Don Cormack
 639 AUSTRALASIA
276  640 AFRICA
922.3  641 North Africa
 643 West Africa
276.7  645 East Africa & Madagascar
 647 Central Africa
 649 South Africa
277  650 NORTH AMERICA & Caribbean
278  655 LATIN AMERICA
280  660 DENOMINATIONS & THEIR INSTITUTIONS

 661 Roman Catholic \ (See 870)
 662 Protestant
284.6  662.1 The Moravian Church
 663 Pentecostal
Dictionary of Pentecostal & Charismatic Movements: Burgess / McGee
281.9  664 Eastern Orthodox
SECTION 628-664
660 DENOMINATIONS & THEIR INSTITUTIONS Historical account of various

denominations
870 DENOMINATIONAL ETHOS The character of specific
denominations
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 670 PARA-CHURCH BODIES

 671 Bible Societies
 672 Missionary Societies
 673 Aid Agencies & Counselling Centres
 674 Youth Ministries and Camps
 675 Evangelistic Organisations
 676 Discipleship
 677 Communication Ministries
 678 Publishing Houses
 679 Bible Colleges and Seminaries
920 922.2 266.0092  680 INDIVIDUALS (not in the Indian sub-continent)
From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: - A Biographical History of Christian Missions: Ruth A. Tucker
 680.1 Dictionaries of Christians
 681 Missionaries God Can be Trusted: Elizabeth Goldsmith
Mountain Rain (James O Fraser of China): Eileen Crossman
 682 Converts
 683 Martyrs
 684 Church Leaders John Newton: J. Aitken
Wesley the Preacher: John Pollock
 685 Political and Social Workers
 686 Writers
 687 Scientists
230.09  690 HISTORICAL THEOLOGY (History of Doctrines, etc)
291.1 281.34  690.1 Set of volumes
 690.5 History of Christian Approach to Culture
# Two Kingdoms: R. Clouse
 691 History of Christian Thought (See also 380)
# The History of Christian Thought: Jonathan Hill
Historical Theology: Alister McGrath
 691.1 History of Hermeneutics
248.09  691.2 History of Christian Spirituality
A Brief History of Christian Spirituality: B P. Holt
 691.3 History of Moral Theology (Christian Ethics)
The Making of Moral Theology: John Mahoney
241  691.4 History of Sexuality
 691.5 History of Christian Worship
 691.6 Patristic Worship
 691.7 Reformation Worship
 691.8 Charismatic Worship
SECTION 670-691
691 History of Christian Thought Historical account of Christian Thinking
380 HISTORY OF WESTERN RELIGIOUS THOUGHT Historical
account of Religious and Secular Thinking
691.5 History of Christian Worship Historical account of the development of Christian
Worship
OT books
294 The Church’s Worship The doctrine of worship
830 Public Worship Public Worship in the life the Church
831 Planning & Leading Public Worship Conduct of Public Worship
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273 230.044  692 History of Church Doctrine

273 281  692.1 Patristic Period (100-450) (See 601)
– to the break with the Nestorians &Monophysites (Semitic)
 692.2 The Church of the Great Councils (325-1050)
- to the Great Schism of Catholic (Latin) & Orthodox (Greek
 693 The Great Doctors of the Church:
 693.1 Athanasius The “Eastern” Church
 693.2 Basil
 693.3 Gregory of Nazianus
 693.4 John Chrysostom
 693.5 Ambrose The “Western” Church
 693.6 Jerome
 693.7 Augustine Augustine: Henry Chadwick
 693.8 Gregory the Great
 694 The European Medieval Church:

The Middle Ages to the Renaissance (1050-1500)
- to the separation of Roman Catholic and Protestant
Medieval Thought: G. Leff
 694.1 Views of Salvation
 694.2 Abelard: Christ’s example inspires us (subjective)
 694.3 Anselm: Christ’s atonement satisfies God (objective)
See Aulen (1930): Christ’s victory defeats Satan (classic)
238.4 270.6 276  695 The Reformation (1500-1550)

Reformation Thought: A. McGrath
230.42 234 284.2  695.1 Lutheranism
 695.2 Calvinism
 695.5 The Post-Reformation (1550-1750)
 696 The Enlightenment (1750-1800)

 696.1 Evangelical Theology
The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind: M. A. Noll
 696.5 Post-Enlightenment (1800-1960)
149  696.9 Post-Modernity (1960-) (See 376)
A Primer on Postmodernism: Stanley. J. Grenz
SECTION 692-696
693 Formularies & Creeds Historical creeds and their analysis – academic
773.1 Catechists Preparing candidates for baptism using catechisms, etc –
pastoral / educational
882 DOCTRINAL Emphasis Denominational emphasis
696 The Enlightenment Enlightenment thought

616 The Age of Enlightenment The Enlightenment as a period of
intellectual development
696.9 Post-Modern Theology Theological development of Post-modern thinking

376 Post-Modernity Analysis of a contemporary philosophy
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280 238  697 Formularies and Creeds of the Christian Faith (Historical)
For Catechisms see 773.1 (Educational)
238  697.1 Historical Writings
232 238.1  697.2 Early Church Creeds
283 238.4  697.3 Reformation and after
A Harmony of the Westminster Presbyterian Standards: J B Green
273  698 Controversies
 698.1 Adoptionism
299.932  698.2 Gnosticism
 698.3 Montanism & Monarchianism
273.4  698.4 Arianism
 698.5 Trinity & Filioque (H.S. proceeding from the Son) Controversy
273.4  698.6 Novatianism & Donatist Controversy
 698.7 Nestorianism & Monophytism
234.9 273.5  698.8 Pelagian Controversy
# The Bondage of the Will: M.Luther (Intro: J. I. Packer)
 698.9 The Real Presence: Transubstantiation & Consubstantiation
 699 Development of Doctrines (See also 200) (James Orr’s dating)
 699.1 Fundamentals (Apologetics) 100-200
 699.2 God 200-400
 699.3 Man and Sin 400-450
232  699.4 Christology 450-700
234  699.5 Atonement (Justification 1500-1600) 1000-1600
265.13 265.3  699.6 Revelation 1900-1950
265  699.7 Ecclesiology (The Church & Sacramental Theology)1925-1959
 699.8 Pneumatology (The Holy Spirit) 1950-1975
 699.9 Eschatology (The Last Things) & Hope 1975-2000
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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

SECTION 700-712
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 & Healin Facing Suffering: H.Carson
Coping with Crises: R. Fowke
SECTION 712-713

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
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
question of God’s fairness.
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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)
SECTION 713 716
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)

SECTION 716-718
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
199.4 Songs & Hymns of the Bible / Worship in the Bible
830 Public Worship in the life the Church
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
718.2 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
SECTION 718-721
in creation
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
555 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Study of man from a cultural
perspective
728.5 Ethics in a Multi-cultural World
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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
SECTION 722-725
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
261 Man and Woman: Sexuality Analysis of theology of Sexuality
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 & Church policy on divorce
in creation
718.8 Giving and tithing Giving back to God
848 Stewardship Christian responsibility in finance and the use of material
things, of time, and all that has been given to them
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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
SECTION 725-729
725 ENVIRONMENTAL THEOLOGY Theology applied to the environment

229 Creation and Nature Analysis of the doctrine of Creation
260.6 Man’s Stewardship Stewardship of material things as God’s
regent in creation
726 SOCIAL THEOLOGY Our Responsibility towards OTHERS
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

SECTION 730-770
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
SECTION 771-777
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 DomainUnderstanding)
 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
SECTION 778-792
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
SECTION 793-799
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
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(AD)MINISTRATION 253  800 PASTORAL THEOLOGY See Ascetic (710) & Moral (721)
of the Christian Faith Theology The Reformed Pastor: Richard Baxter
# Pastoral Theology: Essentials in Ministry: T.C. Oden;
(How the Faithful are * Skilful Shepherds: Exploration in Pastoral Theology: Derek Tidball
shepherded) 800.1 Aspects of Pastoral Care
 801 Ordination: Church Order and the Pastor’s Office
Elders in Every City: R. Beckwith
 801.1 Serving role, especially in meeting temporal needs
(diakonos, deacon)
 801.2 Pastoral role of instructing, guiding & leading
(presbuteros, presbyter)
 801.3 Overseeing role of guardian and administrator
(episkopos, bishop) seen as a Bishop (Episcopalians), or:
as a Collegium of elders (Presbyterians)
 802 The Pastor-Leader (See 840)
36 Steps to Christian Leadership: D.E.Hoste
250 253  803 A Divine Calling Spiritual Leadership: J. Oswald Sanders
 804 The Pastor’s Character(See 841)*The Effective Pastor: P. White
253.2  804.1 A Good Example (Modelling)
On Being a Servant of God: W. W. Wiersbe
 804.2 A Serving Spirit An Authentic Servant: Ajith Fernando
 804.3 A Godly Personal Life
 804.4 Financial Transparency
 804.5 Moral Integrity
 804.6 A Loving & Disciplined Home
 805 The Pastor’s Wife
 805.5 The Pastor’s Preparation
 806 The Pastor’s Priorities & Gifts to equip God’s people: *
 806.1 Apostles (for apostolic model / truth)
 806.2 Prophets(for fresh discernment of the truth already revealed)
 806.3 Evangelists (for proclamation of the gospel)
 806.4 Pastors (for shepherding the congregation)
* gifts also found in the believer’s list
 806.5 Teachers (for educating the congregation)
 806.6 Miracle-workers(for empowering Gospel truth)*(See 718.2)
 806.7 Healing (for wholistic ministry of body & spirit) *
 806.8 Administrators ( for facilitating ministry)
 806.9 Ecstatic utterance (linked with interpretation)
 807 The Pastor’s Work/Functions *
A Call to Excellence: Paul Beasley-Murray
Understanding Leadership: T. Marshall
 807.1 Teacher: Teaching with Authority *
 807.2 Preacher: Preaching with Power (See 520)
 807.3 Liturgist: Conducting Public Worship (See 831)
 807.4 Missionary Strategist: Leading with Conviction (See 550,
253.7  807.5 Witness: Willing to suffer for the faith, 836,841)
 807.6 Pastor: Shepherding with Care (See 811)
 807.7 Spiritual Director (See 810)
 807.8 Retreat Conductor
 807.9 Counsellor (See 813)
201.6 250  809 Psychology of Pastoral Care
SECTION 800-809
802 The Pastor-Leader The pastor as leader
841 Principles of Christian Leadership
841.1 Jesus as Leader
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253.5  810 PASTORAL CARE of the INDIVIDUAL The work of the

Ordained Eldership (Presbyterian/Brethren) or Priesthood (Catholic/Episcopalian)
 810.1 Theology of Counselling The Bible and Counsellng: R. Hurding
232.9  810.2 Jesus as Counsellor
 811 Shepherding the wayward (watch, warn, correct)
 811.1 Prison visiting
 812 Encouraging the faint-hearted
Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling: C. A. Kollar
253.5  813 Counselling the troubled Roots and Shoots: Roger Hurding
 813.1 Stress Stress: Gaius Davies
 813.2 Low Self-esteem The Dilemma of Self-Esteem: J. and A. McGrath
 813.3 Broken Relationships (See 837.3 for Divorce)
 813.4 Rescuing & defending the weak
 813.5 Abuse of Women Women Abuse & the Bible C.C.Kroeger/J.R.Beck
249.5 253.5  814 Pastoral Care of Families (See also 777)
 814.1 Child Abuse
 814.2 Domestic Violence
 814.3 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
 814.4 Gambling
 814.5 Youth Problems
 815 Comforting the sorrowing (See also 295; 344; 713.3)
259.6  815.1 Bereavement: Loss & Change A Grief Sanctified: J.I. Packer
616.97  815.2 Aids sufferers The Truth about Aids: Patrick Dixon;
 815.3 Homosexuality in the home
Someone I Love is Gay: A. Worthen & Bob Davies
296.4  815.9 Anthologies on Comfort
616.0472  816 Ministering to the sick
 816.1 Hospital chaplaincy, visiting
234.15 615.852 265.8 253  816.2 Healing Ministry(See 411.5)None of These Diseases S.McMillan
God Does Heal Today: Robert Dickinson
 816.3 Healing Services The Question of Healing Services:J Richards
265.94  816.4 Exorcism & Deliverance Ministry
But Deliver Us from Evil: J. Richards
249 253.5  816.5 Depression, Psychological Disorder
Spiritual Depression: Martin Lloyd Jones
 817 Visiting (in the home, at work, school, hospital, prison)
 817.1 Anniversaries
 818 Discipling seekers
230 250  819 Helping people grow in faith (See also 716)
SECTION 810-819
813.3 Broken Relationships Pastoring people in broken relationships
837.3 Divorce&Remarriage Policy on Divorce&Remarriage in the Church
814 Pastoral Care of the Family Ministering to the Family
262 Marriage and Family Life Doctrine of marriage
777 Marriage Preparation Preparing young people & couples for Marriage
295 The Church’s Suffering Biblical study of the place of suffering in the
life of God’s people
question of God’s fairness
713.4 Growth through Suffering & Healing The place of suffering in the
growth of the disciple
816.2 Healing Ministry All aspects of healing as ministry
411.5 Faith Healing Issues relating to faith healing (Christian and
otherwise) today.
819 Helping people grow Pastoral nurture of Christians
713 Christian Maturity Believer’s responsibility to grow in faith/practice
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248.5 262.0017 269  820 PERSONAL RENEWAL & PUBLIC REVIVAL

269.6  822 Retreats The Calvary Road: Roy R. Hession
 822.1 Cursilla Movement
 823 Charismatic Renewal (See also 289)
234.12  823.1 Spirit Baptism
231.3 234.3  823.2 Speaking in Tongues
 823.9 Personal Testimonies / Accounts
248.5  824 Public Revival In the Day of Thy Power: Arthur Wallis
 824.5 Toronto Blessing, Pensacola Revival and other phenomena
 825 Theology of Revival
 825.5 Sermons on Revival
270.7  826 History of Revival (See 623)I Will Pour Out my Spirit RE. Davies
 826.5 Revivals in Specific Regions
 827 Aspects of, Stages in, Revival
 827.1 Persistent Prayer
 827.2 Powerful Preaching based on Biblical Truths
 827.3 Hightened Awareness of God’s Presence & Holiness
 827.4 Deep Conviction of Sin
 827.5 Great Joy when Forgiveness Received
 827.6 Restitution for Wrongs Done
 827.7 Resort to the Means of Grace
 828 Results of Revival: Vital Church Life The Living Church: J Stott
 828.1 Biblical Literacy (Hunger for God’s Word)
 828.2 Awareness of God (Take Worship seriously)
 828.3 Spiritual Discernment (Wise about People and Issues)
 828.4 Love for others (Act out their Concern for Others)
 828.5 Mission Minded (Local Outreach & Global Support)
 828.6 Commitment renewed True Revival – J. Edwards on 1 John 4
 828.7 Awareness of evil (Satan’s kingdom deliberately attacked)
 829 Satan’s Disguises & False Prophets
Let No Man Deceive You: Sue Waller
264  830 PUBLIC WORSHIP (Liturgical Theology) (See 169.3; 199.4; 294)
Worship: Eveleyn Underhill
Declare His Glory: Ed: H. Rowdon
Introduction to Christian Worship: James F. White
True Worship: Vaughan Roberts
True Worship – D. Whitcomb / M. Ward (Baptist)
Worship by The book: D.A.Carson
Engaging with God - David Peterson, (Anglican)
 830.1 Liturgical Dictionaries
SECTION 820-830
823 Charismatic Renewal Renewal of church life through charismatic experience & practice
289 Charismatic experience Personal experience of renewal
826 History of Revival The history of revival throughout the world from the 1st century to today
617 The Evangelical Awaking The story of revival in England and
America in the 18th C
830 Public Worship Public Worship in the life the Church
OT books
294 The Church’s Worship The doctrine of worship
716.6 Communal Worship Worship as a part of Christian Discipleship
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 831 Universal Elements (what is essential)

7 Step Pattern of Worship (See Isaiah 6 & BCP Exhortation)
Call to Worship
1st Step: A transforming Vision of God
 831.1 Adoration (Praise God for His Worth)
2nd Step: Human Response: Humility & Confession
 831.2 Confession (Acknowledge & Confess our Sins)
 831.3 3rd Step:God’s Pardoning & Strengthening (Absolution)
4th Step: Human Response: Praise & Recollection
 831.4 Thanksgiving (Give Thanks for God’s Blessings)
 831.5 Supplication (Ask for Bodily & Spiritual Needs)
 831.6 5th Step: Commission – revealing God’s Will / (See 713.2)
Ministry of God’s Word (Hear His Holy Word)
 831.7 6th Step: Human Response: Dedication to God’s Work
 831.8 7th Step: God’s Blessing of Peace
Dismissal / Blessing / Benediction
264.36 265  831.9 Ministry of Christ’s Sacraments / Ordinances (See also 294)
(what is ordained by Christ)
 832 Planning and Leading Public Worship
awareness of:
 832.1 Traditional Emphases (what is historical) (See 883)
 832.2 Diversities of Personal Temperament within the congregation
(what is psychological)
 832.3 World-wide Church (what is universal)
 832.4 Local Cultural Forms & Language (what is social)
A Book of Worship in Village Churches: Edward K. Ziegler
 832.5 Hymnology (history, content & use of hymns)
 832.6 Hymn Books
245  832.7 Music (See 535)
 833 Occasional Services (what is occasional)
265.2  833.1 Dedication / Confirmation (See also 773.2)
265.5  833.2 Weddings (See also 777)
 833.3 Funerals & Other Occasions
263 264.021  833.5 The Church’s Year (Christian Calendar)
 833.6 Christian Festivals and Fasts
 833.7 Harvest Festivals
264  834 Liturgies (Services in written form) / Prayer Book / Prayers
(what is prescribed / commended)
SECTION 831-834
831.9 Sacraments Conducting the Sacraments / Ordinances
294.1 The Lord’s Supper Teaching on the sacrament of Holy Communion
294.2/3 Baptism Teaching on the sacrament of Baptism
832.1 Traditional Emphases Keeping a generally historical format to worship
883 Forms of WORSHIP Specific liturgies or orders of worship
832.7 Music Music as a vehicle of Worship
535 Music Music as a vehicle of Communication
833.1 Dedication / Confirmation Conducting a service of dedication or confirmation
773.2 Confirmation Classes Teaching candidates for confirmation
833.2 Weddings The conduct of Marriage ceremonies
777 Marriage Preparation Preparing young people for Marriage
833.7 Harvest Festivals
833.5 Christian Calendar The place of the Christian Year in weekly worship
113.1 Religious life, Ceremonies & Festivals in Biblical times
833.6 Christian Festivals and Fasts Services/sermons for festivals and fasts
833.7 Harvest Festivals
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254  835 CONGREGATIONAL OVERSIGHT

 836 Equipping for service (See also 778)
 836.1 Teaching & Feeding
 836.2 Exhorting to Godliness
 837 Church Discipline (See also 297; 840; 884)
Steps: Private confrontation
Involvement of a few other elders
Congregational involvement
Excomunication
 837.1 Dishonesty
 837.2 Co-habitation & Immorality (See also 723.4)
 837.3 Divorce & Remarriage (See 262; 813.3)
Divorce & Remarriage: A.. Cornes
 838 Dealing with Conflict & Divisions
The Peacemaker: K.Sande, Baker
 839 Church Meetings (See 869 for formal business)
 839.1 Promoting Prayer Meetings
 839.2 Leading House Groups
 839.3 Social / Fellowship Activities
254  840 LOCAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP (See also 297 & 803)
Relational Leadership: Walter C Wright
 841 Principles of Leadership Understanding Leadership: T Marshall
Your Gift of Administration – Ted W. Engstrom
 841.1 Jesus as Leader – Mentoring
Mentoring for Mission: G Krrallmann
Jesus Driven Ministry: Ajith Fernando
 841.2 Paul as Leader
 842 Vision (God’s leading in the local church)
 842.1 Hearing, Asking & Trusting God
 842.2 Church and Change Dying for Change: Leith Anderson
 843 Team Work (Management Skills) Team Spirit: David Cormack
 843.1 Power politics The Religion of Power: Cheryl Forbes
SECTION 835-843
837 Pastoral & Church discipline Applying discipline in the church

297 The Church’s Organisation Analysis of leadership, discipline and
other aspects of organisation
840 LOCAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP The skills, qualities and methods
for leading God’s people.
884 Styles of GOVERNMENT Denominational principles
837.2 Co-habitation Policy on living together outside of marriage

837.3 Divorce & Remarriage Bible teaching and Church policy on divorce
813.3 Broken Relationships Pastoring people in broken relationships
840 LOCAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP The skills, qualities & methods for leading God’s
people.
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262.1  844 Leadership Skills in Managing Change

A Passion for Faithfulness: J. I. Packer (Nehemiah)
Mastering Church Management – L. Anderson
 844.1 Identifying Issues
 844.2 Planning ahead Priorities, Planning and Paperwork: Peter Brierly
 844.3 Enabling group Decisions
 844.4 Communicating Decisions
 844.5 Organising Support
 844.6 Evaluating Progress
 845 Congregational Strategy
 845.1 Strengths & Weaknesses
 845.2 Needs & Opportunities
 845.3 Urban Ministry
 845.4 Rural Ministry (See 627.5)
 846 Missionary Outreach
 846.1 Missionary Outreach: Home
 846.2 Abroad
 847 Women in the Ministry (See also 798.7)
Women in the Church: Kostenberger / Schreiner Baldwin
248.6  848 Stewardship (See also 712.6; 718.8; 723.6)
 848.1 Accountability
 849 Work Load The Addiction of a Busy Life: Edward England
Going the Distance: P. Brain
 850 ORGANIZATION
 860 ADMINISTRATION (Congregational / Parish)

254.8  861 Congregational Finances
 862 Fund Raising
254.7  863 Property Use & Maintenance
 864 Legal Requirements
 865 FORMAL PROCEDURES

 866 Meetings and Committees
 867 Parish Councils / Deacons Courts / Session Meetings
262.9  868 Higher Courts of the Church
 869 Boards of Institution
SECTION 844-869
845.4 Rural Ministry Ministering to a rural congregation

627.5 Rural village work Account of Christian work in Asian villages
847 Women in the Ministry Their role in the ordained Ministry

261 Man and Woman Theology of Gender and Sex
798.7 Women in Theological Education The role of women in
Theological Education
848 Stewardship Christian responsibility in finance and the use of material things, of time,
and all that has been given to the Christian
260.6 Man’s Stewardship Stewardship of material things as God’s regent
in creation
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280  870 DENOMINATIONAL ETHOS (History, Beliefs & Practices)

2230.2 282  871 Roman Catholic
281.5  872 Orthodox
284  873 Protestant
283  873.1 Episcopal / Anglican
284.1  873.2 Lutheran
285.1  873.3 Presbyterian / Reformed
236.3 286  873.4 Baptist
283.8  873.5 Congregational
289.6  873.6 Quaker (Society of Friends)
287  873.7 Methodist
289.9  873.8 Brethren
 873.9 Salvation Army
289.94  874 Pentecostal *Pentecostal Perspectives: Ed: K. Warrington
 875 VARIANTS Exploring Protestant Traditions – W.D. Buschart
286.7  876 Seventh Day Adventists
280  879 Denominations described world-wide:
 879.1 U.K.
 879.2 Europe
 879.3 North America
 879.4 South America
 879.5 Asia
 879.6 Africa
 879.7 Australia / [May be sub-divided as in 873]
 880 DENOMINATIONAL PRINCIPLES
285.1  881 HISTORY
286  882 DOCTRINAL emphasis
284  883 Forms of WORSHIP (See also: 294; 714.2; 834)
253 262  884 Styles of GOVERNMENT (Church Polity)
(See also 297; 837; 840)
 885 OFFICIALS: Bishops / Moderators / Pastors / Padres
 886 ORGANIZATION: Diocese / Presbyteries / Areas / Districts
 887 CONSTITUTIONS of Churches in the Indian sub-continent
 899 CONFERENCE Papers, Reports, etc
SECTION 870-899
883 Forms of WORSHIP Public Worship according to Denominations; Liturgies
OT books
199.4 Songs & Hymns of the Bible / Worship in the Bible
830 Public Worship in the life the Church
834 Liturgies (Services in written form) Prayer books
837 Church discipline Applying discipline in the church
840 LOCAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP The skills, qualities & methods
for leading God’s people.
890 World Council of Churches The official Ecumenical organisation
411.3 Ecumenism as it affects current inter-church relations
619.1 The Ecumenical Movement History of Ecumenism
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GENERAL  900 GENERAL

 905 EDUCATION
 910 PHILOSOPHY
 915 PSYCHOLOGY
Games People Play: Eric Berne (Transactional Analysis)
 920 HEALTH
 924 Social Work
 925 SOCIOLOGY
 930 SPORT & RECREATION
 935 CRAFTS, SKILLS & HOBBIES
 940 THE ARTS
 941 Literature
 941.1 Religious Literature
 941.2 Autobiography
 941.3 Fiction
 941.4 Essays
 941.5 Poetry
 941.6 Religious Verse
 942 Drama
 943 Music
 944 Architecture
 945 LANGUAGES & their LITERATURE
 945.1 Urdu
 945.2 Punjabi
 945.9 Ancient
 950 BIOGRAPHY
 955 ARCHEOLOGY
 960 HISTORY
 965 POLITICS
 970 LAW
 975 ECONOMICS
 980 GEOGRAPHY
 985 SCIENCE
 990 BIOLOGY
 995 ANTHROPOLOGY & CULTURE
 999 Easy Readers (ESL)

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THEOLOGICAL CURRICULUM: A PROGRESSIVE CLASSIFICATION

an Essential Theological Library,

A TAXONOMY OF FIELDS AND TOPICS

October 2007 EDITION

200 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE

400 CONTEMPORARY STUDIES (including ISLAM)

500 COMMUNICATION & MISSIOLOGY

800 PASTORAL THEOLOGY

900 GENERAL (SECULAR) subjects

 A complete re-write of the sections on ISLAM (450), DISCIPLESHIP

 A Librarian’s Guide added on the left hand pages to explain alternate

 Further additions and minor changes of list numbering.

Biblical Studies, Philosophy, Historical Theology Practical & Pastoral

LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE to OTHER RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS

221.4  106 Word Studies (See 199.5) Vine’s Dictionary

LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE to OTHER RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS

106 Word Studies Systematic over-all coverage - scholarly

220.4/53  116 TRANSLATION of the BIBLE (VERSIONS)

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221  120 OLD TESTAMENT Note: Here arranged according to

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224  130 “The PROPHETS”-Word as Oracle: How to read Prophecy: J Green

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229  158 APOCRYPHA (Hidden Writings) DEUTEROCANONICAL

229  159 INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD

225  160 NEW TESTAMENT * Introducing the N. T.: A.M.

225.6  162.9 Understanding the N. T.

LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE to RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS

162.8 OT fulfilment in the NT Salvation prophecies fulfilled

163 Theology of the N.T. Introductory survey – by books / authors / themes

226.1  164 The GOSPEL Writings

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164.3 Jesus: Teaching Commentary on his teaching as it occurs in the Gospels

164.5 The Sermon on the Mount Jesus’ sermon

227.2  172 1 Corinthians

The CONTENT 230  200 CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY (DOCTRINE)

210  203 NATURAL THEOLOGY (Knowledge of God acquired

230.5 230  205 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

The love of God…

 220 HEAVEN and EARTH (Cosmology)

231  230 REVELATION God has Spoken: J.I. Packer

220.13  233 Inspiration, Authority (Standard of Truth), Perspecuity &

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236 232.2  250 THE END TIMES (Eschatology)

233.4  265 Temptation, Conscience, Guilt

240.1 234.3  270 REDEMPTION (Soteriology)

231.3  280 The HOLY SPIRIT (Pneumatology)

262.16  296 Her Life (Communion of Saints): Fellowship, Mutual

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The PHILOSOPHY 100  300 PHILOSOPHY of RELIGION / IDEAS

 349 The HISTORY of PHILOSOPHY

128 239.03  350 PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY

239  360 APOLOGETICS (See also 500)

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239.9  370 POLEMICS (Proper boundaries of Christian belief

 379 EIRENICS (Conditions for peace within genuine Christianity:

The present CONTEXT  400 CONTEMPORARY STUDIES

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411.1 Post-Modern Society Issues arising in a post-modern society

231.74  415 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY (720)

289  420 DEVIATIONS, SECTS & CULTS

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416.2 Feminist Theology Theology written from a Feminist Perspective