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Part 2
of
a Nine Part Listing
of
Curriculum Fields and Topics
for
Theological Education to M.Div. Level

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100 BIBLICAL STUDIES
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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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
123.1 Jesus in the OT Christological references and allusions
162.8 OT fulfilment in the NT Salvation prophecies fulfilled
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

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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: R H. 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

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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.

162.8 OT fulfilment in the NT Salvation prophecies fulfilled

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
123.1 Jesus in the OT Christological references and allusions

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” and “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)

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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
716.4 Worship Worship as a part of Christian Discipleship
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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225.9 227.06  170 Theology & Life of Paul (His Message & Mission)
# God’s Empowering Presence: G. D. Fee
227.05  170.1 The Letters of Paul; his readers
227.106  171 Romans Message of Romans: John Stott (Gospel of Grace)
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: Its True Value: W F 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, and the 12 Disciples as a group)
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
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SECTION 170-199

199.4 Songs & Hymns of the Bible / Worship in the Bible as a whole
142.5 Worship in the OT Worship as expressed in the Psalms and other
OT books
169.3 N.T. Church Worship
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
832 Planning & Leading Public Worship The conduct of Public Worship
883 Forms of Public Worship according to Denominations

199.7 Prophecy & Christ in Scripture Biblical teaching about Jesus Christ as a whole 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. (esp. his significance
for man’s salvation)
240 JESUS CHRIST Systematic presentation of the Doctrine of Jesus
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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