Textbooks
Textbook List for Emmaus University Global Courses
- ARC 210 – New Kingdom Egypt
- Currid, John D. Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1997.
- Van De Mieroop, Marc. A History of the Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
- BT 102 – Old Testament 1
- Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Byer. Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey, 4th ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2024. ISBN: 978-1540965806
- BT 104 – Old Testament 2
- Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Byer. Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey, 4th ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2024. ISBN: 978-1540965806
- BT 106 – New Testament Survey
- Elwell, Walter A. and Robert W. Yarbrough. Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey. 4th edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2022. ISBN 978-1540964168 (Hardcover)
- Longenecker, Bruce W. The Lost Letters of Pergamum: A Story from the New Testament World. 2nd edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2016. ISBN-13: 978-1-4934-0500-8 (Paperback)
- BT 120 – Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
- Duvall, J. Scott, and J. Daniel Hays. Grasping God's Word, 4th ed. Zondervan.
- BT 151 – Survey of Doctrine
- Ryrie, Charles. A Survey of Bible Doctrine. Chicago: Moody Publishers. 1989. ISBN: 0802484387
- Herrick, Greg. An Introduction to Christian Belief: A Layman's Guide.
- BT 220 – Biblical Hermeneutics
- Duvall, J. Scott and J. Daniel Hays. Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible, 4th Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020.
- Fee, Gordon D. and Mark L. Strauss. How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth: A Guide to Understanding and Using Bible Versions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007.
- Mohler, R. Albert J. et al. Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013.
- BT 221 – God, Creation, and Sin
- John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue, eds. Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth. Wheaton: Crossway, 2017.
- A. W. Tozer. The Knowledge of the Holy. New York: Harper, 1961.
- C. Fred Dickason. Angels: Elect and Evil. Chicago: Moody, 1995.
- BT 236 – 1st Corinthians
- Schreiner, Thomas R. 1 Corinthians. TNTC. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2018. ISBN-13: 978-0830842971.
- BT 247 – Life of Christ
- Stanley N. Gundry and Robert L. Thomas. A Harmony of the Gospels. HarperCollins Publishers. 1986.
- Glock, David A. Walking With Jesus: 90 Devotionals on the Life of Christ. ECS Ministries. 2011.
- BT 287 – Joshua
- David M. Howard, Jr. NAC 5 (Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing, 1998).
- Dale Ralph Davis. Joshua: No Falling Words (Geanies House, UK: Christian Focus, 2012).
- Regional Study Map 2: Land Between.
- BT 320 – Praxis of Interpretation
- Beers, Holly M. A Week in the Life of a Greco-Roman Woman. IVP, 2019.
- Bock, Darrell. Ephesians. TNTC. IVP, 2019. Also available on Logos.
- Taylor, Richard A. and E. Ray Clendenen. Haggai, Malachi. NAC. B&H, 2004. Also available on Logos.
- BT 321 – Christ, the Holy Spirit, and Salvation
- Cole, Graham A. Engaging with the Holy Spirit: Real Questions, Practical Answers. Wheaton: Crossway, 2007.
- MacArthur, John, and Richard Mayhue, eds. Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth. Wheaton: Crossway, 2017.
- Piper, John. Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ. Wheaton: Crossway, 2004.
- BT 322 – Homiletics 1
- Robinson, Haddon. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages, 4th ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2025.
- BT 331 – Church and Final Things
- Benware, Paul N. Understanding End Times Prophecy: A Comprehensive Approach. Chicago: Moody, 2006.
- MacArthur, John and Richard Mayhue, eds. Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth. Wheaton: Crossway, 2017.
- Saucy, Robert L. The Church in God's Program. Chicago: Moody, 1972.
- BT 334 – Acts/Paul
- Kent, Jr., Homer A. Jerusalem to Rome: Studies in Acts. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1972.
- Longenecker, Richard N. The Ministry and Message of Paul. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1971.
- BT 335 – Romans
- Moo, Douglas. Encountering the Book of Romans: A Theological Survey, 2nd Ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014.
- BT 350 – Apologetics
- Cowan, Steve B. (2000). Five Views on Apologetics. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
- Koukl, Gregory. (2009). Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
- BT 352 – Biblical and Practical Theology of Transformation
- R. D. Kunjummen. Walking by the Spirit: A Christian Theology of Transformation. Unpublished notes. (Provided in the course.)
- Bridges, Jerry. Respectable Sins. NavPress. 2007. ISBN: 9781631468339.
- BT 365 – Psalms and Proverbs
- Tremper Longman III. Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary (ed. David G. Firth; vol. 15–16; Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries 15-16). Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2014. ISBN-13: 978-0830842858. Also available through Logos™.
- Lindsay Wilson. Proverbs: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries 16. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2017. ISBN-13: 978-0830842674. Also available through Logos™.
- BT 376 – Church History
- Shelley, Bruce L. Church History in Plain Language, 5th ed.
- Selderhuis, Herman. Martin Luther: A Spiritual Biography. Wheaton: Crossway, 2017.
- BT 462 – Theology Seminar
- DeYoung, Kevin. Taking God at His Word: Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What that Means for You and Me. Wheaton: Crossway, 2014.
- Ortlund, Gavin. Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage. Wheaton: Crossway, 2020.
- Trueman, Carl R. Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution. Wheaton: Crossway, 2022.
- Vines, Matthew. God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case for Same-Sex Relationships. New York: Convergent Books, 2014.
- Wax, Trevin. The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2022.
- BT 501 – Old Testament Foundations 1
- Hill and Walton. A Survey of the Old Testament, 4th ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2024. ISBN-13: 978-0310119562. Also available on Logos.
- Wright, Christopher J. H. Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2014. ISBN-13: 978-0830823598. Also available on Logos.
- Walter C. Kaiser Jr. The Promise Plan of God: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0310275862. Also available on Logos.
- Walter C. Kaiser Jr. Tough Questions about God and His Actions in the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-0825443763. Also available on Logos.
- BT 502 – Old Testament Foundations 2
- Hill and Walton. A Survey of the Old Testament, 4th ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2024. ISBN-13: 978-0310119562. Also available on Logos.
- Kim and Trimm. Understanding Old Testament Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. ISBN-13: 978-0310106470. Also available on Logos.
- Walter C. Kaiser Jr. Tough Questions about God and His Actions in the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-0825443763. Also available on Logos.
- Longman. The Fear of the Lord is Wisdom. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2017. ISBN-13: 978-1540968821. Also available on Logos.
- BT 503 – New Testament Foundations
- Gundry, Robert H. A Survey of the New Testament, 5th ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2012.
- Piper, John. Why I Love the Apostle Paul: 30 Reasons. Wheaton: Crossway, 2019.
- Williams, Peter J. Can We Trust the Gospels? Wheaton: Crossway, 2018.
- BT 531 – Hermeneutics
- Osborne, Grant. The Hermeneutical Spiral (Revised and Expanded). Intervarsity Press, 2006.
- Vanhoozer, Kevin. Mere Christian Hermeneutics. Zondervan, 2024.
- BT 532 – Exegesis for Teaching and Preaching
- Osborne, Grant. The Hermeneutical Spiral (Revised and Expanded). Intervarsity Press, 2006.
- Guthrie, George H. Philippians. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, 2023. Also available on Logos.
- Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching & Teaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 1998. Also available on Logos.
- BUS 250 – Business as Mission
- Johnson, C. Neal. Business as Mission: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice. InterVarsity Press Academic, 2009. Paperback. ISBN 9780830838653.
- Rundle, Steve and Tom Steffen. Great Commission Companies: The Emerging Role of Business in Missions. InterVarsity Press Books, 2011. Paperback. ISBN 9780830838271.
- COM 330 – Cross-Cultural Communication
- Moreau, S., Campbell, E. H., and Greener, S. Effective Intercultural Communication. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014. ISBN 978-0-8010-2663-8.
- Elmer, Duane. Cross-cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2006. ISBN 978-0-8308-3378-8.
- COU 121 – Counseling Foundations
- Collins, Gary R. The Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling for People Helpers. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2001.
- Collins, Gary R. Christian Counseling. Third Edition. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2007.
- Nesbit Sbanotto, Elisabeth, Heather Davediuk Gingrich, and Fred Gingrich. Skills for Effective Counseling. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2016.
- COU 311 – Methods and Techniques of Counseling
- Crabb, Larry. Connecting: Healing Ourselves and Our Relationships. Nashville, TN: Word Publishing, 2005.
- Sbanotto, E., et al. Skills for Effective Counseling. IVP Academic, 2016. ISBN 978-0830828609.
- COU 323 – Cross-Cultural Counseling
- Hesselgrave, David J. Counseling Cross-Culturally: An Introduction to Theory and Practice for Christians. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2002. ISBN 1-57910-861-X.
- CS 101 – Fundamental Computer Literacy
- Sandra Cable. The Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft 365 & Office 2021 Introductory, 1st Edition. Cengage Learning, 2022.
- Print Edition on Amazon — ISBN 9780357676783
- eText Edition on VitalSource — ISBN 9780357676820
- Sandra Cable. The Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft 365 & Office 2021 Introductory, 1st Edition. Cengage Learning, 2022.
- ENG 101 – English Composition
- No required texts.
- ESL 210 – Introduction to TESOL
- Kitty B Purgason. Professional Guidelines for Christian English Teachers: How to Be a Teacher with Convictions while Respecting Those of Your Students. William Carey Library. 2016. ISBN-13 978-0878084975.
- Diane Larsen-Freeman. Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford University Press. 2011. ISBN-13 978-0194423601.
- FND 110 – Foundations for Academic Success
- Brandon D. Crowe. Every Day Matters. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020.
- ESV Scripture Journal: Proverbs. Crossway, 2019.
- FND 115 – Servant Leadership Training Introduction
- Blanchard, Kenneth H., and Phil Hodges. The Servant Leader: Transforming Your Heart, Head, Hands, and Habits. J. Countryman, 2003. Rental edition available on VitalSource.
- HIS 131 – Western Civilization 1
- Kagan, Donald, Steven Ozment, and Frank Turner. The Western Heritage. Brief 4th Edition. Combined Volume. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2005.
- Wells, Ronald A. History Through the Eyes of Faith. San Francisco: Harper, 1989.
- Perry, Marvin. Sources of the Western Tradition. 8th Edition. Vol. I: From Ancient Times to the Enlightenment. Boston: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2012. ISBN 978-0495913207.
- HIS 235 – American History 1
- Kidd, Thomas S. American History, Combined Edition: 1492 – Present. Nashville: B&H Academic, 2019.
- HIS 236 – American History 2
- Kidd, Thomas S. American History, Combined Edition: 1492 – Present. Nashville: B&H Academic, 2019.
- Brown, Daniel. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Penguin Books, 2014.
- HUM 111 – Christian Life and Worldview
- Sire, James W. The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog. 6th Edition. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2009.
- Reinke, Tony. Newton on the Christian Life: To Live is Christ. Wheaton: Crossway, 2015.
- ICS 104 – Missions and Evangelism 1
- Dickson, John. The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010. ISBN 9780310328636 (hardcover); ISBN 9780310515470 (paperback).
- Strobel, Lee. The Case for Christ. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2016. ISBN 9780310345862 (paperback). This is the revised version, though you may also use the 1998 version, ISBN 9780310226550 (paperback).
- ICS 106 – History of Missions
- Tucker, R. A. 2004. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: A Biographical History of Christian Missions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
- Terry, John Mark and Robert L. Gallagher. 2017. Encountering the History of Missions: From the Early Church to Today. Grand Rapids: Baker Books.
- ICS 208 – Biblical Foundation of Mission
- Wright, Christopher. The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative. IVP Academic, 2006.
- Payne, J.D. Theology of Mission: A Concise Biblical Theology. Lexham Press, 2021.
- ICS/REL 308 – World Religions
- Braswell, GW. (1994). Understanding World Religions. Revised. Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
- Cooper, Derek. (2013). Christianity and World Religions. Philipsburg: P&R Publishing Company.
- Corduan, W. (2006). Pocket Guide to World Religions. Illinois: Intervarsity Press.
- ICS/SOC 314 – Cultural Anthropology
- Howell, Brian M. and Jenell Williams Paris. Introducing Cultural Anthropology. Baker Academic: 2019.
- ICS 330 – Cross-cultural Communication
- Moreau, S., Campbell, E. H., & Greener, S. Effective Intercultural Communication. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014. ISBN 978-0801026638.
- Elmer, Duane. Cross-cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2006. ISBN 978-0830833788.
- MAT 140 – College Mathematics
- Richard N. Aufmann, Joanne S. Lockwood, Richard D. Nation, Daniel K. Clegg. Mathematical Excursions, 3rd Edition. 2015.
- PSY 111 – Introduction to Psychology
- Speilman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2024). Psychology 2e. Dallas, TX: OpenStax.
- Nicholi, Armand M. Jr. The Question of God: C.S. Lewis & Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life. New York, NY: Free Press. 2002. ISBN 0743202376.
- PSY 211 – Developmental Psychology
- Cashion, Virginia (Ed.). Lifespan 360: Christian Perspectives on Human Development. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2023. ISBN-13 979-8385102402.
- PSY 311 – Abnormal Psychology
- Comer, Ronald and Jonathan. Abnormal Psychology. New York: Worth Publishers, 2021.
- Webb, Marcia. Toward A Theology Of Psychological Disorder. Eugene: Cascade, 2017.
- PHI 108 – Logical Analysis
- Hurley, Patrick J. A Concise Introduction to Logic. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2003. ISBN 978-0534584825.
