Live your theology.

A few people have asked me what I’m reading for my seminary classes, so I thought I’d compile a list. I do this because I like books & I like compiling lists. I still need to decide on some elective reading in the subject of (Christian) ethics, so if you have any suggestions, send the my way!

The Pentateuch –

1. Genesis through Deuteronomy
2. Handbook on the Pentateuch,: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy by Victor Hamilton
3. Christ Of The Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson
4. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction by Gleason Archer

Christ in the Gospels –

1. The four Gospels, in two different translations.
2. Introduction to the New Testament by Everett F. Harrison
3. Life of Jesus Christ by James Stalker
4. Modern Search for the Real Jesus by Robert B. Strimble
5. Short Life of Christ (Highlights in the Life of Christ) by Everett F. Harrison
6. NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas & Stanley N. Gundry

Apologetics & Ethics –

1. Systematic Theology, Vol. 1, Part I, Theology, Ch. 1-4 by Charles Hodge
2. The Confession of Faith: A Handbook of Christian Doctrine by A.A. Hodge
3. 15 hours elective reading in apologetics
   1. Reasons (for Faith): Philosophy in the Service of Theology by K. Scott Oliphint
4. Institutes of the Christian Religion (Two Volumes in One) Book 2, Ch. 7-8; Book 3, Ch. 6-10 by John Calvin
5. The Westminster Larger Catechism: A Commentary #91-151
6. Systematic Theology, Vol. 3, Part 3, Ch. 19, “The Law” by Charles Hodge
7. 15 hours elective reading in ethics

The Early Church –

1. Christianity Through the Centuries by Earle E. Cairns
2. Documents of the Christian Church part I by Henry Bettenson
3. The Confessions of St. Augustine by Augustine
4. A Short History of the Early Church by Harry R. Boer

Biblical Introduction –

1. The Expositor’s Bible Commentar, Vol. 1: Introductory Articles by Franke e. Gaebelein

Biblical Interpretation –

1. Principles of Biblical Interpretation by Louis Berkhof
2. Exegetical Fallacies by D.A. Carson
3. John Calvin’s Exegesis of the Old Testament by David Puckett

I’m setting up to start my first semester at seminary. My classes…

• Pentateuchal Studies
• Early Church History
• Apologetics and Ethics
• Christ in the Gospels
• Public Speaking in the Church 1
• Biblical Introduction
• Biblical Interpretation

Needless to say, I’m excited to get started. On a related note, a number of you have asked if there is any way you might be able to help Jenn & I through my time in seminary. The answer is yes! First and foremost we covet your prayers. Both for my studies and for our house – a lot of extra work is coming mine and Jenn’s way. As for financial help, etc. – I’ll post a page later this week detailing how you can help if the Lord so moves you.

Thanks & God Bless!