Required Textbook List, 2010-T6
(October 26-December 20, 2010)
Unless otherwise noted, the required textbooks listed below are available through the
Rockbridge Seminary bookstore.
Note: Textbook requirements can change from term to term. Please use this textbook list as a
guide ONLY for the term listed at the top of this page. Please do NOT use this textbook list
as a guide for future terms beyond the term listed at the top of this page.
Many courses require students to have access to basic theological reference books either
through a local theological library or a Bible software program. Rockbridge Seminary has
arranged for student discounts with WORDsearchBible (custom CD includes Moody Handbook
of Theology) and Logos Bible Software.
Kindle is Amazon’s wireless reading device that offers a revolutionary electronic-paper display.
Books that are available in Kindle format are noted below (watch for “KINDLE TOO”).
Textbooks may also be available for e-book readers besides Kindle. Order Kindle books and
read them on your PC or MAC computer without a Kindle reader (download software).
TOUCHSTONE & CAPSTONE
Developing the Focused Life (R5400/R1300)
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*Focused Living Resource Kit: Focus Workbook, Author: Terry Walling, ISBN:
1000022236XXX Use link to order (PDF)
*Focused Living Resource Kit: Mentoring Workbook, Author: Terry Walling, ISBN:
1000022237XXX Use link to order (PDF)
*Focused Living Resource Kit: Perspective Workbook, Author: Terry Walling, ISBN:
1000022238XXX Use link to order (PDF)
Practicing Greatness: 7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders, Author: Reggie
McNeal, ISBN: 978-0787977535 (Jossey-Bass, 2006) KINDLE TOO
Focused Living Workbooks are available in hard copy through ChurchSmart Resources.
Practicing the Focused Life (R6800/R4300/R6600/R4600)
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Strategic Concepts that Clarify a Focused Life by J. Robert Clinton, ISBN: 978-
0971045439 (Barnabas Publishers, 2005) Use link to order (PDF)
DISCIPLESHIP COURSES
Christian Worldview and Theology (D6461/D6361)
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Rethinking Worldview: Learning to Think, Live, and Speak in This World, Author: J.
Mark Bertrand, ISBN: 978-1581349344 (Crossway Books, 2007) KINDLE TOO
Knowing Christ Today: Why We Can Trust Spiritual Knowledge, Author: Dallas Willard,
ISBN: 978-0060882440 (HarperOne, 2009) KINDLE TOO
Biblical Hermeneutics (D5403/D5303)
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Living by the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible, Authors: Howard
Hendricks and William Hendricks, ISBN: 9780802408235 (Moody, 2007)
Grasping God’s Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying
the Bible, Authors: J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays, ISBN: 978-0310259664
(Zondervan, 2005) (Alert – Kindle version NOT the same book)
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EVANGELISM COURSES
The Theology & Practice of Evangelism (E5401/E5301)
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Missional Renaissance: Changing the Scorecard for the Church, Author: Reggie
McNeal, ISBN: 978-0470243442(Jossey-Bass, 2009) KINDLE TOO
They Like Jesus But Not the Church: Insights from Emerging Generations, Author: Dan
Kimball, ISBN: 978-0310245902 (Zondervan, 2007) KINDLE TOO
The Moody Handbook of Theology, Author: Paul Enns, ISBN: 9780802434340
(Moody Publishers, 2008) KINDLE TOO
FELLOWSHIP COURSES
Building a Small Group Ministry (F5402/F5302)
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The Naked Truth about Small Group Ministry: When It Won’t Work and What To Do
about It, Author: Randall G. Neighbour, ISBN: 978-0978877965 (Touch
Publications 2009) KINDLE TOO
Finding the Flow: A Guide for Leading Small Groups and Gatherings, Authors: Tara
Miller, Jenn Peppers, ISBN: 978-0830810949 (InterVarsity Press 2008) KINDLE
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Building a Church of Small Groups: A Place Where Nobody Stands Alone, Authors: Bill
Donahue, Russ Robinson, ISBN: 978-0310267102 (Zondervan 2005) KINDLE
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The Theology & Practice of Fellowship (F1301)
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The Connecting Church: Beyond Small Groups to Authentic Community, Author: Randy
Frazee, ISBN: 9780310233084 (Zondervan, 2001) KINDLE TOO
Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests into Fully-Engaged Members of Your Church,
Author: Nelson Searcy, ISBN: 9780830745319 (Regal Books, 2008) KINDLE
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The Moody Handbook of Theology, Author: Paul Enns, ISBN: 9780802434340
(Moody Publishers, 2008) KINDLE TOO
MINISTRY COURSES
The Theology & Practice of Ministry (M5401/M5301)
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Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God, Author: Greg Ogden,
ISBN: 978-0310246190 (Zondervan, 2003) KINDLE TOO
S.H.A.P.E.: Finding and Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose for Life, Author: Erik Rees,
ISBN: 978-0310292487 (Zondervan, 2009) KINDLE TOO
The Moody Handbook of Theology, Author: Paul Enns, ISBN: 9780802434340
(Moody Publishers, 2008) KINDLE TOO
Pastoral Care (M6410/M6310)
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A Contemporary Handbook for Weddings & Funerals, Authors: Aubrey Malphurs and
Keith Willhite, ISBN: 9780825431869 (Kregel 2003) KINDLE TOO
Pastoral Care in Hospitals, Author: Neville A. Kirkwood, ISBN: 9780819221919
(Morehouse Publishing 2005)
WORSHIP COURSES
Preaching/Teaching for Life Change (W3303)
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Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon, Author: Bryan Chapell,
ISBN: 978-0801027987 (Baker Academic, 2005) KINDLE TOO
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