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374 Does
103 The Bible 200 Who Needs God Believe 750 Learn How
712 We Would
as a Whole: Theology?: in Atheists?: to Study *:
DISCIPLESHIP S. S.J.Grenz / 1-9 J.
See Jesus:
D.Rowntree,
5 books
18
Course (Part 1) R & R Hession, 1071pp
Travis, BRF, R.E.Olson, IVP, Blanchard, EP, Warner Books,
CLC, 1997, 148pp
1994, 280pp 1996, 150pp 2000, 650pp 1998, 243pp
[Pt 1]
123 The 405 The 550 God's 600 The
115 Papyrus, 722 Effective
Message of the Islamic Threat: Mission: Story of the 713.5 The Pursuit
Parchment & Christian Living:
O.T: Myth or Healing the Church: of Holiness:
DISCIPLESHIP Print: H.K. H.E. Ellison, Reality?: Nations: A.M.Renwick / J.Bridges,
J. 7 books
20
Course (Part 2) Moulton, Paternoster, Johm L Esposito, D.Burnett, A.M. Harmon, Paternoster, 1999,
Selfridge, Christian 1223pp
Lutterworth, Focus, 1994,
1969, 94pp Oxford, 1999, MARC, 1986, IVP, 1985, 192pp
1967, 77pp 176pp
[O.T. Books] 328pp 230pp 267pp
117 How to
Read the Bible 163 Men with 210 God Our 356 Why 773 I Want to
For All Its a Message: Father: Evil?: 710 Discipleship: be a Christian:
DISCIPLESHIP Worth: J.Stott, ELT, Alan P. F. Sell, John James, D.Watson, Hodder, J.I.Packer,
6 books
20
Course (Part 3) 1196pp
D.Stewart / 1994, 158pp Ragged Edge, Penguin, 1960, 1981, 287pp Kingsway, 1977,
G.Fee, SU, 1993, [N.T. Books] 2000, 114pp 123pp 249pp
265pp
727.3
122.9 Making 600.3 History
520 I Believe Leadership is an
Sense of the of Christianity: 712.4 The Call: 844 A Passion
in Preaching: Art *:
MINISTRY O.T:
J.Stott,
Lion Os Guinness,
Max DePree, Dell,
for Faithfulness: 6 books
24
Course (Part 1) T. Longman, Handbook, Lion, Paternoster, 2001, J.I.Packer, H&S, 1446pp
H & S, 1982, 1990, 148pp
Baker, 1998, 1977, 640pp 249pp 1995, 224pp
351pp [Work Ethics /
154pp [Pt 1]
Leadership]
374 Does 500 720.9 From
450 Islam - A 553 Christian
God Believe Creating 718.8 Christian Christ to the
210 Knowing Very Short Mission in the
in Atheists?: Understandi Giving: World:
MINISTRY God:
10-17 J.
Introduction:
ng:
Modern
V.S.Azariah, W.G.Boulton, et
8 books
26
Course (Part 2) J.I.Packer, H & S, M.Ruthven, World: J.Stott, 1532pp
Blanchard, EP, D.K.Smith, Lutterworth, 1954, alia, Eerdmans,
1984, 314pp Oxford, 2000, Kingsway,
2000, 650pp Zondervan, 96pp 1994, 542pp [S]
162pp 1986, 128pp
[Pt 2] 1992, 382pp [Ethics]
367 The 600.3 History 712.5 Born for 712.8
280 Christ Our 522 800 Skilful 839 Let No Man
Case for of Christianity: Battle: Overcoming the
Saviour: Expository Shepherds *: Deceive You:
MINISTRY Alan P. F.
Christ:
Preaching:
Lion R.A.Matthews, OMF, Dominion of
D.Tidball, IVP, Sue Wallace,
7 books
28
Course (Part 3) L.Strobel, Handbook, Lion, 1981, 182pp Darkness: 1652pp
Sell, Ragged Edge, H.W.Robinson, 1997, 368pp New Wine, 1986,
Zondervan, 1977, 640pp . Gary. D Kinnaman,
2001, 114pp IVP, 1997, 230pp [Pastoral Theology] 123pp
1998, 297pp [Pt 2] [Alt. Title>] IVP, 1992, 220pp
164.4 The
Divine 280 The Spirit 816.2 God Does 822.1 I Will 840 Relational
691 Christian
Conspiracy *: Our Life: 714 Loving God: Heal Today: Pour out My Leadership *:
LEADERSHIP D.Willard, Fount, Alan P. F.
Thought:
C.Colson, Zondervan, R.Dickinson, Spirit: R.E.Davies, W.C.Wright,
7 books
32
Course (Part 1) A.Lane, Lion, 1923pp
1998, 468pp Sell, Ragged Edge, 1983, 255pp Paternoster, 1995, Monarch, 1992, Paternoster, 2000,
1984, 239pp
[The Sermon on 2002, 114pp 343pp 288pp 216pp
the M.]
374 Does 681 Mountain
521.5 Spirit 696.1 The 725 God's
171 The God Believe Rain (Biography 804 The
Empowered Scandal of the World:
Message of in Atheists?: of James Fraser): 719.4 Gifts Effective Pastor
LEADERSHIP Romans: 18-24 J.
Preaching: Evangelical
Differing* :
K. Gnanakan,
*:
8 books
35
Course (Part 2) A.Azurdia, Mind: SPCK, 1999, 176 2088pp
J.Stott, IVP, Blanchard, EP, Eileen I.Myers Briggs, P.White, Christian
Christian Focus, Mark A.Noll, IVP, [Environmental
1994, 432pp 2000, 650pp Crossman, OMF, Focus, 1998, 260pp
1998 1995, 274pp Theology]
[Pt 3] 1985,246pp
719.1 Boundaries -
434.2 The 589.3 When to Say
151.5 Enter His 803 Spiritual 842.2 Dying for
270 The Cross Uniqueness of 459 Cross & Missionary Yes, When to Say
Courts with Leadership *: Change *:
LEADERSHIP Praise: A.E. Hill,
of Christ: Jesus: Crescent: Conspiracy: No *:
J. Oswald L.Anderson,
8 books
37
Course (Part 3) J.Stott, IVP, C.Wright, C.Chapman, IVP, V.Mangalwadi, H.Cloud / 2199pp
Baker, 1993, Sanders, Moody, Bethany House,
1989, 340pp Monarch, 1997, 1995, 346pp Paternoster, J.Townsend, 1994, 160pp
335pp [Worship] * Book worth 1990, 208pp
186pp 1998, 320pp Zondervan, 1992,
detailed study
304pp
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BIBLICAL STUDIES & SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

Biblical Studies 100 OT 120 NT 160 Christian Doctrine 200

TERM SEMINARY COURSE THE LIST SEMINARY COURSE THE LIST SEMINARY COURSE THE LIST SEMINARY COURSE THE LIST
122; 122.9 Making
103 Introduction to 103 The 162; 162.8; 163; 200 Introduction 200 Who
DISCIPLESHIP Course the Bible Bible as a
Sense of the OT
170 Introduction to to Theology Needs
(Term 1) OT
BS 1 Whole the NT NT 1 Doc 1 Theology?
1
125 Genesis:
115 123 The 164.2 Matthew: 210 God -
origins & a
DISCIPLESHIP Course 115 Origin of Papyrus,
theological under-
Message of the the life & teaching of Heaven & Earth -
(Term 2) Scripture BS 1 Parchment & O.T. Christ Revelation
standing of history
Print [O.T. Books] NT 2 Doc 2
OT 2
114 Bible 240 Jesus Christ -
126 Exodus: 164.3 John: the
Background; 117 How to 163 Men with End Times - 205 Bible
DISCIPLESHIP Course evidence for the Study the
redemption & God's person & purpose of
a Message Humanity - Doctrine [Pt
(Term 3) presence in Israel's Jesus NT
Bible's reliability? Bible… [N.T. Books] Redemption Doc 1]
history OT 3 3
BS 2 3
134 1 & 2 Samuel: 280 The Holy
112 Understanding 122.9 Making 169 Acts: history
MINISTRY Course the Land of the Bible
God works despite
Sense of the of the Early Church
Spirit - The Church
(Term 1) frail human leaders Doc
BS 3 O.T. NT 4
OT 4 4
156.1 Ezra- 250; 197
171 Romans: the
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MINISTRY Course 117 Hermeneutics
restoration through
essence of Christian
Heavenly reality:
210
(Term 2) BS 4 faith & practice NT Knowing God
faithful leaders OT Jesus reigns; last
5
5 days NT 10
153 Job: why do 174 Galatians: the
109.1 Biblical 205 Bible
MINISTRY Course Languages: Hebrew
the good suffer evil? Gospel's heart:
Doctrine [Pt
(Term 3) OT saved by faith alone
BS 5 2]
6 NT 6
164.4 The
151; 830 Psalms: 175 Ephesians:
109.3 Biblical Divine
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(Term 1) of the believer OT salvation & spiritual
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137 Isaiah: the 180 Pastoral
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186 Hebrews:
LEADERSHIP Course Amos: God's love & His Courts with
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270 The
(Term 3) demand for right Praise Cross of Christ
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living OT 9 [Worship]
PHILOSOPHY, COMMUNICATION & CONTEMPORARY STUDIES CHURCH HISTORY
Missiology
Apologetics 300 Contemporary Studies 400 Communication 500 550 Church History 600
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400; 415; 430 510 Principles of
350 Philosophical 374 Does Contemp. Issues & Com-munication; 540 Biblical Faith 600 Introduction
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Apo 1 in Atheists? church & Inter-faith projecting the voice EM 1 1-1500 CH 1
Issues CS 1 Com 1
520 Preaching: 550 God's 610; 615 Church
405 551; 557 Mission: 600 The
360 Apologetics 412.1 Women's Expository & Other Mission: history: 1500-2000
America's Theology, History Story of the
Apo 2 Studies CS 2 Kinds of Preaching Healing the CH
Last Call & Calling EM 2 Church
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524 Holiletics: Craft 555; 570; 580 620 The Church

356 Why 450 Islamics and Practice of Culture in Mission: in Asia & Pakistan
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692 Doctrinal 710 Discipleship: 731; 740
712 We 750 Learn 774 Teaching in
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693 Formularies & 721, 723.3 Moral 750 Study 778
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786 Theological
718 Christan 725 754 Writing
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Service: Spiritual Environmental Essays & Theses
Pilgrim's Understanding, Want to be
Gifts, Giving, Use of Theology Ed
Progress Knowing, Being, a Christian
Time PrTh 3 CEth 3 3
Doing ThE 1
726 Social
713.5 The 727.3
719 Psychology of Theology: Poer, 766 Urdu
Pursuit of Leadership as
Self PrTh 4 Social & Global grammar Ed 4
Holiness an Art
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Pour out My 35 understandings have been gained?
Effective Pastor 1954pp
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803 Spiritual 842.2 Dying 8 books
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Leadership for Change 2259pp
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BIBLICAL STUDIES & SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY PHILOSOPHY, COMMUNICATION & CONTEMPORARY STUDIES
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Apologetics Compar. Rel. IslamCommunication
Homiletics Missiology
TERM 100 120 160 200 300 400 450 500 520 550
200 Who
103 The Bible
Needs
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Theology?:
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R.E.Olson, IVP,
280pp
1996, 150pp
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117 How to 123 The 550 God's
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For All Its O.T: Healing the
Worth: H.E. Ellison, Nations:
D.Stewart / Paternoster, 1969, D.Burnett,
G.Fee, SU, 1993, 94pp [O.T. MARC, 1986,
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115 Papyrus,
163 Men with 205 Bible
Parchment &
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Print: H.K.
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1994, 158pp 1999, 528pp
Lutterworth,
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1998, 154pp 1982, 351pp
4 1992, 382pp
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367 The 553 Christian
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L.Strobel, World: J.Stott,
1998, 468pp 1999, 528pp
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1994, 432pp
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459
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Christian Paternoster,
335pp [Worship] 1989, 340pp 1995,
Focus, 1998 1998, 320pp
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243pp

600 The Story While most titles have been

of the Church: 710 Discipleship: published recently, some
A.M.Renwick / A.M. D.Watson, Hodder, are old classics, obtainable
Harmon, IVP, 1981, 287pp only in theological libraries
1985, 267pp and 2nd-hand book-shops.

718.8 Christian
773 I Want
to be a
844 A METHOD of
Giving:
V.S.Azariah,
Christian:
Passion for
Faithfulness:
STUDY Each
J.I.Packer, book may be studied by
Lutterworth, 1954, J.I.Packer, H&S,
Kingsway, analyzing each chapter as
96pp 1995, 224pp
1977, 249pp follows:
600.3 History of CHAPTER TITLE
713.5 The Pursuit
Christianity: …………
of Holiness:
Lion ……………………………….
J.Bridges,
Handbook, Lion, SUBJECT
Paternoster, 1999,
1977, 640pp What the chapter
192pp
[Pt 1] is about
800 Skilful
KEY POINTS
712.5 Born for Shepherds:
691 Christian Significant
Battle: D.Tidball, IVP,
Thought: A.Lane, FACTS given - EVENTS
R.A.Matthews, OMF, 1997, 368pp
Lion, 1984, 239pp described - IDEAS presented
1981, 182pp [Pastoral
- ISSUES raised
Theology]
720.9 From
816.2 God 822.1 I Will
600.3 History of Christ to the INSIGHTS GAINED
714 Loving God: Does Heal Pour out My
Christianity: World: New
C.Colson, Today: Spirit:
Lion Handbook, W.G.Boulton, et understandings gained -
Zondervan, 1983, R.Dickinson, R.E.Davies,
Lion, 1977, 640pp alia, Eerdmans, previous understandings
255pp Paternoster, Monarch,
[Pt 2] 1994, 542pp [S] clarified
1995, 343pp 1992, 288pp
[Ethics]

APPLICATION
719.1 Boundaries
725 God's 804 The 840 Any ways
- When to Say
World: K. Effective Relational in which the lessons of the
Yes, When to Say
Gnanakan, SPCK, Pastor: Leadership: chapter apply to us today
No: H.Cloud /
1999 P.White, W.C.Wright,
J.Townsend,
[Environmental Christian Focus, Paternoster,
Zondervan, 1992,
Theology] 1998, 260pp 2000, 216pp
304pp
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374 Does
103 The Bible 200 Who Needs God Believe 750 Learn How
712 We Would
as a Whole: Theology?: in Atheists?: to Study *:
DISCIPLESHIP S. S.J.Grenz / 1-9 J.
See Jesus:
D.Rowntree,
5 books
18
Course (Part 1) R & R Hession, 1071pp
Travis, BRF, R.E.Olson, IVP, Blanchard, EP, Warner Books,
CLC, 1997, 148pp
1994, 280pp 1996, 150pp 2000, 650pp 1998, 243pp
[Pt 1]
123 The 405 The 550 God's 600 The
115 Papyrus, 722 Effective
Message of the Islamic Threat: Mission: Story of the 713.5 The Pursuit
Parchment & Christian Living:
O.T: Myth or Healing the Church: of Holiness:
DISCIPLESHIP Print: H.K. H.E. Ellison, Reality?: Nations: A.M.Renwick / J.Bridges,
J. 7 books
20
Course (Part 2) Moulton, Paternoster, Johm L Esposito, D.Burnett, A.M. Harmon, Paternoster, 1999,
Selfridge, Christian 1223pp
Lutterworth, Focus, 1994,
1969, 94pp Oxford, 1999, MARC, 1986, IVP, 1985, 192pp
1967, 77pp 176pp
[O.T. Books] 328pp 230pp 267pp
117 How to
Read the Bible 163 Men with 210 God Our 356 Why 773 I Want to
For All Its a Message: Father: Evil?: 710 Discipleship: be a Christian:
DISCIPLESHIP Worth: J.Stott, ELT, Alan P. F. Sell, John James, D.Watson, Hodder, J.I.Packer,
6 books
20
Course (Part 3) 1196pp
D.Stewart / 1994, 158pp Ragged Edge, Penguin, 1960, 1981, 287pp Kingsway, 1977,
G.Fee, SU, 1993, [N.T. Books] 2000, 114pp 123pp 249pp
265pp
727.3
122.9 Making 600.3 History
520 I Believe Leadership is an
Sense of the of Christianity: 712.4 The Call: 844 A Passion
in Preaching: Art *:
MINISTRY O.T:
J.Stott,
Lion Os Guinness,
Max DePree, Dell,
for Faithfulness: 6 books
24
Course (Part 1) T. Longman, Handbook, Lion, Paternoster, 2001, J.I.Packer, H&S, 1446pp
H & S, 1982, 1990, 148pp
Baker, 1998, 1977, 640pp 249pp 1995, 224pp
351pp [Work Ethics /
154pp [Pt 1]
Leadership]
374 Does 500 720.9 From
450 Islam - A 553 Christian
God Believe Creating 718.8 Christian Christ to the
210 Knowing Very Short Mission in the
in Atheists?: Understandi Giving: World:
MINISTRY God:
10-17 J.
Introduction:
ng:
Modern
V.S.Azariah, W.G.Boulton, et
8 books
26
Course (Part 2) J.I.Packer, H & S, M.Ruthven, World: J.Stott, 1532pp
Blanchard, EP, D.K.Smith, Lutterworth, 1954, alia, Eerdmans,
1984, 314pp Oxford, 2000, Kingsway,
2000, 650pp Zondervan, 96pp 1994, 542pp [S]
162pp 1986, 128pp
[Pt 2] 1992, 382pp [Ethics]

367 The 600.3 History 712.5 Born for 712.8

280 Christ Our 522 800 Skilful 839 Let No Man
Case for of Christianity: Battle: Overcoming the
Saviour: Expository Shepherds *: Deceive You:
MINISTRY Alan P. F.
Christ:
Preaching:
Lion R.A.Matthews, OMF, Dominion of
D.Tidball, IVP, Sue Wallace,
7 books
28
Course (Part 3) L.Strobel, Handbook, Lion, 1981, 182pp Darkness: 1652pp
Sell, Ragged Edge, H.W.Robinson, 1997, 368pp New Wine, 1986,
Zondervan, 1977, 640pp . Gary. D Kinnaman,
2001, 114pp IVP, 1997, 230pp [Pastoral Theology] 123pp
1998, 297pp [Pt 2] [Alt. Title>] IVP, 1992, 220pp
164.4 The
Divine 280 The Spirit 816.2 God Does 822.1 I Will 840 Relational
691 Christian
Conspiracy *: Our Life: 714 Loving God: Heal Today: Pour out My Leadership *:
LEADERSHIP D.Willard, Fount, Alan P. F.
Thought:
C.Colson, Zondervan, R.Dickinson, Spirit: R.E.Davies, W.C.Wright,
7 books
32
Course (Part 1) A.Lane, Lion, 1923pp
1998, 468pp Sell, Ragged Edge, 1983, 255pp Paternoster, 1995, Monarch, 1992, Paternoster, 2000,
1984, 239pp
[The Sermon on 2002, 114pp 343pp 288pp 216pp
the M.]
374 Does 681 Mountain
521.5 Spirit 696.1 The 725 God's
171 The God Believe Rain (Biography 804 The
Empowered Scandal of the World:
Message of in Atheists?: of James Fraser): 719.4 Gifts Effective Pastor
LEADERSHIP Romans: 18-24 J.
Preaching: Evangelical
Differing* :
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*:
8 books
35
Course (Part 2) A.Azurdia, Mind: SPCK, 1999, 176 2088pp
J.Stott, IVP, Blanchard, EP, Eileen I.Myers Briggs, P.White, Christian
Christian Focus, Mark A.Noll, IVP, [Environmental
1994, 432pp 2000, 650pp Crossman, OMF, Focus, 1998, 260pp
1998 1995, 274pp Theology]
[Pt 3] 1985,246pp
719.1 Boundaries -
434.2 The 589.3 When to Say
151.5 Enter His 803 Spiritual 842.2 Dying for
270 The Cross Uniqueness of 459 Cross & Missionary Yes, When to Say
Courts with Leadership *: Change *:
LEADERSHIP Praise: A.E. Hill,
of Christ: Jesus: Crescent: Conspiracy: No *:
J. Oswald L.Anderson,
8 books
37
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Baker, 1993, Sanders, Moody, Bethany House,
1989, 340pp Monarch, 1997, 1995, 346pp Paternoster, J.Townsend, 1994, 160pp
335pp [Worship] * Book worth 1990, 208pp
186pp 1998, 320pp Zondervan, 1992,
detailed study
304pp
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1.7 1223 Gujranwala Theological Gujranwala Theological Gujranwala Theological Gujranwala Theological
in the Library of Gujranwala Theological Seminary,- Pakistan. LEVELS OF STUDY
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1.7 1196 1977, 300?pp
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BIBLICAL STUDIES & SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

Biblical Studies OT NT Christian Doctrine

TERM 100 120 160 200

103 The Bible 200 Who Needs

as a Whole: Theology?:
DISCIPLESHIP Course S. S.J.Grenz /
(Term 1) Travis, BRF, R.E.Olson, IVP,
1994, 280pp 1996, 150pp

123 The
115 Papyrus,
Message of the
Parchment &
O.T:
DISCIPLESHIP Course Print: H.K.
H.E. Ellison,
(Term 2) Moulton,
Paternoster,
Lutterworth,
1969, 94pp
1967, 77pp
[O.T. Books]
117 How to
Read the Bible 163 Men with 205 Bible
For All Its a Message: Doctrine:
DISCIPLESHIP Course Worth: J.Stott, ELT, W.Grudem, IVP,
(Term 3) D.Stewart / 1994, 158pp 1999, 528pp
G.Fee, SU, 1993, [N.T. Books] [Pt 1]
265pp
122.9 Making
Sense of the
MINISTRY Course O.T:
(Term 1) T. Longman,
Baker, 1998,
154pp
 210 Knowing
MINISTRY Course God:
(Term 2) J.I.Packer, H & S,
1984, 314pp

205 Bible
Doctrine:
MINISTRY Course W.Grudem, IVP,
(Term 3) 1999, 528pp
[Pt 2]

164.4 The
Divine
Conspiracy *:
LEADERSHIP Course D.Willard, Fount,
(Term 1) 1998, 468pp
[The Sermon on
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171 The
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(Term 2) J.Stott, IVP,
1994, 432pp

151.5 Enter His

270 The Cross
Courts with
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of Christ:
(Term 3) J.Stott, IVP,
Baker, 1993,
1989, 340pp
335pp [Worship]
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PHILOSOPHY, COMMUNICATION & CONTEMPORARY STUDIES

Apologetics
Comtemp. Studies Islam CommunicationHomiletics Missiology
300 400 450 500 520 550
374 Does
God Believe
in Atheists?:
1-9 J.
Blanchard, EP,
2000, 650pp
[Pt 1]
405 550 God's
America's Last Mission: Healing
Call: the Nations:
David Wilkerson, D.Burnett,
WT Publications, MARC, 1986,
1998, 141pp 230pp

356 Why
Evil?:
John James,
Penguin, 1960,
123pp

520 I Believe
in Preaching:
J.Stott,
H & S, 1982,
351pp
374 Does 500
522
God Believe Creating 553 Christian
Expository
in Atheists?: Understandi Mission in the
Preaching:
10-17 J. ng: Modern World:
H.W.Robinson,
Blanchard, EP, D.K.Smith, J.Stott, Kingsway,
IVP, 1997,
2000, 650pp Zondervan, 1986, 128pp
230pp
[Pt 2] 1992, 382pp
367 The
Case for
Christ:
L.Strobel,
Zondervan,
1998, 297pp

434.2 The
Uniqueness of
Jesus:
C.Wright,
Monarch, 1997,
186pp

374 Does
521.5 Spirit
God Believe
Empowered
in Atheists?:
Preaching:
18-24 J.
A.Azurdia,
Blanchard, EP,
Christian Focus,
2000, 650pp
1998
[Pt 3]

459 Cross 589.3 Missionary

& Crescent: Conspiracy:
C.Chapman, V.Mangalwadi,
IVP, 1995, Paternoster, 1998,
346pp 320pp
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CHURCH HISTORY PRACTICAL & PASTORAL THEOLOGY

Church History
Historical theology Discipleship Ethics Education Pastoral Care
600 690 700 720 730 800
750 Learn
712 We Would
How to Study *:
See Jesus:
R&R
D.Rowntree,
Hession, CLC, 1997,
Warner Books,
148pp
1998, 243pp
600 The
Story of the
722 Christian
Church: 710 Discipleship:
Character:
A.M.Renwick / D.Watson, Hodder,
S.Neill, USCL,
A.M. Harmon, 1981, 287pp
1955, 92pp
IVP, 1985,
267pp

714.3 Pilgrim's 773 I Want to

Progress: be a Christian:
John Bunyan, J.I.Packer,
Banner of Truth, Kingsway, 1977,
1977, 150?pp 249pp
727.3
600.3 History Leadership is
713.5 The Pursuit
of Christianity: an Art *:
of Holiness:
Lion Max
J.Bridges,
Handbook, Lion, DePree, Dell,
Paternoster, 1999,
1977, 640pp 1990, 148pp
192pp
[Pt 1] [Work Ethics /
Leadership]
 720.9 From
718.8 Christian Christ to the
Giving: World:
V.S.Azariah, W.G.Boulton, et
Lutterworth, 1954, alia, Eerdmans,
96pp 1994, 542pp [S]
[Ethics]
712.8
600.3 History 712.5 Born for 800 Skilful
Overcoming
of Christianity: Battle: Shepherds *:
the Dominion
Lion R.A.Matthews, OMF, D.Tidball,
of Darkness:
Handbook, Lion, 1981, 182pp IVP, 1997,
Gary. D
1977, 640pp . 368pp [Pastoral
Kinnaman, IVP,
[Pt 2] [Alt. Title>] Theology]
1992, 220pp
816.2 God
691 Christian 714 Loving God: Does Heal
Thought: C.Colson, Today:
A.Lane, Lion, 1984, Zondervan, 1983, R.Dickinson,
239pp 255pp Paternoster,
1995, 343pp

681 Mountain
804 The
Rain (Biography
Effective
of James Fraser): 719.4 Gifts
Pastor *:
Differing*
P.White,
Eileen : I.Myers Briggs,
Christian Focus,
Crossman, OMF,
1998, 260pp
1985,246pp

719.1 Boundaries
696.1 The - When to Say 725 God's 803 Spiritual
Scandal of the Yes, When to Say World: Leadership *:
Evangelical Mind: No *: K. Gnanakan, J.
Mark H.Cloud / SPCK, 1999, 176 Oswald Sanders,
A.Noll, IVP, 1995, J.Townsend, [Environmental Moody, 1994,
274pp Zondervan, 1992, Theology] * Book worth 160pp
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THIS LIST
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(1990
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7 books obtainable only in theological libraries
20
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LEVELS OF STUDY
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Seminary, Pakistan.
1st Year:
6 books
20 DISCIPLESHIP course.
1196pp
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2nd Year:
MINISTRY course.
844 A Prepares for local ministry in a
Passion for
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6 books
24 congregation.
1446pp
J.I.Packer, H&S, 3rd Year: LEADERSHIP course.
1995, 224pp
Suitable for potential
church leaders
839 Let No INTER-ACTIVE METHOD of
Man Deceive
You: 8 books
STUDY Each
26
Sue Wallace, 1532pp book may be studied by analyzing
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1986, 123pp
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840
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822.1 I Will INSIGHTS GAINED
Pour out My What new
Spirit: 8 books
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35 understandings have been gained?
Monarch, 1992, - What previous mis-
288pp understandings are now clarified?

842.2 Dying APPLICATION

for Change *:
8 books Are there any ways
L.Anderson,
39 in which the lessons of the chapter
2259pp
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1990, 208pp

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"THE READING LIST" - A Core Self-Study Course in Theological Studies - 63 KEY BOOKS (60 to be studied - 3 pairs of alternatives)
BIBLICAL STUDIES & SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY PHILOSOPHY, COMMUNICATION & CONTEMPORARY STUDIES CHURCH HISTORY

Biblical Studies OT NT Christian DoctrineApologeticsContemp. Studies Islam CommunicationHomiletics Missiology Church History
Historical Theology
PART 100 120 160 200 300 400 450 500 520 550 600 690
374 Does
164.7 Who
103 The Bible God Believe 458.7 The
Moved the
as a Whole: in Atheists?: Blood of the
DISCIPLESHIP S.
Stone?:
1-9 J. Moon:
Course (Part 1) F. Morison,
Travis, BRF, Blanchard, EP, G. Grant, Nelson,
Faber, 1948.
1994, 280pp 2000, 650pp 2001, 195pp
192pp
[Pt 1]

200 Who Needs 520 I Believe

Theology?: in Preaching:
DISCIPLESHIP S.J.Grenz / J.Stott, 701 Streams of
Course (Part 2) R.E.Olson, IVP, H & S, 1982, Living Water: R.
1996, 150pp 351pp J. Foster, Harper,
1998, 378pp
117 How to 123 The
208 A Faith to
Read the Bible Message of the 356 Why 551 Let the
Live By:
For All Its O.T: Evil?: Nations be
DISCIPLESHIP Worth: H.E. Ellison,
D.
John James, Glad!:
Course (Part 3) Macleod, Christian
D.Stewart / Paternoster, Penguin, 1960, J.Piper, IVP, 1993,
Focus, 2002,
G.Fee, SU, 1993, 1969, 94pp 123pp 239pp
333pp
265pp [O.T. Books]
163 Men with 367 The
151.5 Enter His
a Message: Case for 691 Christian
Courts with
MINISTRY Praise: A.E. Hill,
J.Stott, ELT, Christ: Thought:
Course (Part 1) 1994, 158pp L.Strobel, A.Lane, Lion,
Baker, 1993,
Zondervan, 1984, 239pp
335pp [Worship]
[N.T. Books] 1998, 297pp
374 Does 500
459 Islam and 553 Christian
God Believe Creating
210 Knowing Christian Mission in the
in Atheists?: Understandi
MINISTRY God:
10-17 J.
Witness:
ng:
Modern World
Course (Part 2) J.I.Packer, H & S, M.Goldsmith, *: J.Stott,
Blanchard, EP, D.K.Smith,
1984, 314pp Marc Europe, Kingsway, 1986,
2000, 650pp Zondervan,
1982, 160pp 128pp
[Pt 2] 1992, 382pp
600.3 History
548 A Biblical
115 Papyrus, 122.9 Making 412 New of
522 Standard for
Parchment & Sense of the Issues Facing Christianity:
Expository Evangelists:
MINISTRY Print: H.K. O.T: Christians
Preaching: Billy Graham,
Lion
Course (Part 3) Moulton, T. Longman, Today: John Handbook,
H.W.Robinson, WW, '84
Lutterworth, Baker, 1998, Stott; MP, 1999, Lion, 1977,
IVP, 1997, 230pp 131pp[Alt to
1967, 77pp 154pp 435pp 640pp [Pt
727.3]
164.4 The 1]
696.1 The
Divine
Scandal of the
Conspiracy *:
LEADERSHIP D.Willard, Fount,
Evangelical
Course (Part 1) Mind:
1998, 468pp
Mark A.Noll,
[The Sermon on 681 IVP, 1995, 274pp
the M.] Mountain
374 Does
521.5 Spirit 589.5 Missions Rain
171 The God Believe
Empowered in the3rd (Biography of
Message of in Atheists?:
LEADERSHIP Romans: 18-24 J.
Preaching: Millennium: James Fraser):
Course (Part 2) A.Azurdia, Stan Guthrie,
J.Stott, IVP, Blanchard, EP,
Christian Focus, Paternoster, Eileen
1994, 432pp 2000, 650pp
1998 2000, 225pp Crossman,
[Pt 3]
OMF, History
600.3
434.2 The 1985,246pp
of
270 The Cross Uniqueness of 459.5 Faith to Christianity:
LEADERSHIP of Christ: Jesus: Faith: Chawkat Lion
Course (Part 3) J.Stott, IVP, C.Wright, Moucarry, IVP, Handbook,
1989, 340pp Monarch, 1997, 2001, 307pp Lion, 1977,
186pp 640pp [Pt
2]
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280 192 250 195

150 351 378
265 94 333 123 239
335 158 297 239
314 250 160 382 128
77 154 435 230 65 320
468 274
432 150 300 225 246
340 186 307 320
622 583 1250 1137 1070 816 467 382 881 657 886 891
3 3 4 4 3 2 2 2 3 4 2 3
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Equivalent to studying one book of 260pp a month over a five-year period KEY: S: Selected chapters
PRACTICAL & PASTORAL THEOLOGY Av. No. Pt 1: !st half of book
Reading pages per Pt 2: 2nd half of book
Discipleship Ethics Education Pastoral Care Revival Leadership Material day
THIS LIST
700 720 730 800 820 840 Note:No.
< Progressive Classification Reading/study rate doubled in 3-5
contains titles of
711 Peace with 712 We Would yrs
God: See Jesus: books that will introduce the reader to
750 Learn How to
Billy Graham, R&R
Study *: 6 books
WorldWide, 1984 Hession, CLC, 22
121pp 1997, 148pp
D.Rowntree, Warner 1250pp the main areas of
Books, 1998, 243pp
[Alt. to AVAILABILITY
basic theological studies over a 9 "term"
712] [Alt. to 711]
period. While most titles have been
713.5 The Pursuit published quite recently (1990 or later),
Catalogue numbering follows "A
773 I Want to be 816.2 None of
of Holiness:
a Christian: These Diseases: 6 books
some are
Progressive older classics,
Classification" obtainable
(2002 Ed.) only from
J.Bridges, 27 theological libraries
J.I.Packer, Kingsway, S. McMillen, MM&S 1500pp
Paternoster, 1999,
192pp
1977, 249pp 1984, 212pp LEVELS OF book-shops
or 2nd-hand STUDYin the West.
Note: All titles
- can be
722 Effective found in the Library of Gujranwala Theological Seminary,
815.1 A Grief
Christian Living: Pakistan.
710 Discipleship:
J.
Sanctified:
7 books 1st Year: DISCIPLESHIP
D.Watson, Hodder, J.I.Packer, 27
1981, 287pp
Selfridge, Christian
Crossway, 1997,
1600pp course. (4163 pages)
Focus, 1994,
208pp This lays a basis for
176pp
future study.
712.5 Born for 712.8
800 Skilful 2nd Year: MINISTRY course.
Battle: Overcoming the
R.A.Matthews, OMF, Dominion of
Shepherds *:
6 books (5089 pages)
D.Tidball, IVP, 27
1981, 182pp Darkness:
1997, 368pp
1600pp Prepares for local ministry in a
. Gary. D Kinnaman, congregation.
[Pastoral Theology]
[Alt. Title>] IVP, 1992, 220pp
3rd Year: LEADERSHIP course. (6217
720.9 From
712.4 The Call:
Christ to the
World:
INTER-ACTIVE METHOD of STUDY
pages) For potential
church leaders
Os Guinness,
W.G.Boulton, et
7 books
28 Each book may be studied by
Paternoster, 2001, 1680pp
249pp
alia, Eerdmans, analyzing (and taking notes on) each
1994, 542pp [S]
[Ethics]
chapter as follows:
727.3 CHAPTER TITLE
Leadership is an
718.8 Christian
Art *: [Alt to 548]
829 Let No Man
844 A Passion
………………………………………….
Giving: Deceive You:
Max for Faithfulness: 9 books
V.S.Azariah, Sue Wallace, 30
Lutterworth, 1954,
DePree, Dell,
New Wine, 1986,
J.I.Packer, H&S, 1800pp SUBJECT
1990, 148pp 1995, 224pp
96pp
[Work Ethics /
123pp (What is this chapter
Leadership] KEY POINTS about?)
714 Loving God:
816.2 God Does 822.1 I Will 840 Relational (note up to 6 maximum for
Heal Today: Pour out My Leadership *: each question)
C.Colson, 6 books
R.Dickinson, Spirit: R.E.Davies, W.C.Wright, 31
Zondervan, 1983, 1890pp What significant FACTS are given? - What EVENTS
Paternoster, 1995, Monarch, 1992, Paternoster, 2000,
255pp INSIGHTS GAINED
343pp 288pp 216pp described? What IDEAS
What new understandings
presented? - What ISSUES raised?
725 God's have been gained?
803 Spiritual
719.4 Gifts
World:
Leadership *: What previous
K. Gnanakan, 8 books
Differing*
SPCK, 1999, 176
J. Oswald
2000pp
32 mis-understandings are now clarified?
: I.Myers Briggs, Sanders, Moody,
[Environmental 1994, 160pp APPLICATION
Theology] Are there any
Listways
someinexamples
which the lessons of the chapter apply to us
814 The
710 Following 804 The
Addiction of a Busy
842.2 Dying for today? EVALUATION
Christ: Effective Pastor Change *:
Life: 9 books
Joseph M. *: L.Anderson, 33
Edward England, 2080pp (after completing the whole book)
Stowell, Zondervan, P.White, Christian Bethany House,
Aviemore 1998,
1996, 219pp * Book worth Focus, 1998, 260pp 160pp 1990, 208pp Would you
detailed study
recommend this book to a friend? Why? / Why not?
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60 74 243 1,294 22 6
287 249 212 1,627 27 6
192 176 208 1,630 27 7
91 110 368 1,598 27 6
249 200 1,683 28 7
96 74 123 224 1,798 30 9
255 343 288 216 1,844 31 6
250 176 160 1,939 32 8
219 260 160 208 2,000 33 9
1699 810 492 1551 571 648 15,413 257 64
9 6 2 6 3 3 pages Av. Pp. Per Bk.
64
Three Year
Schedule: pages per year 5,138
pages per 10 wk
term 1,713
pages per wk 103
pages per day (5
d.wk) 21
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Alternative Titles since omitted

hrs per day Pages
405 The
450 Islam - A
Islamic Threat:
Very Short
Myth or
Introduction:
Reality?:
M.Ruthven,
John L Esposito,
Oxford, 2000,
Oxford, 1999,
162pp
1.8 1,294 328pp
600 The
459.1 Who is
Story of the
This Allah?
Church:
A.M.Renwick /
G.Moshay,
A.M. Harmon,
Dorchester,
IVP, 1985,
2.3 1,627 1995, 182pp
267pp
210 God Our
205 Bible
Father:
Doctrine:
Alan P. F.
W.Grudem, IVP,
Sell, Ragged
1999, 528pp
Edge, 2000,
[Pt 1]
2.3 1,630 114pp
719.1
Ordering 205 Bible
YourPrivate Doctrine:
World W.Grudem, IVP,
G. Macdonald, 1999, 528pp
Highland, 1988, [Pt 2]
2.2 1,598 224pp
550 God's
Mission:
Healing the
Nations:
D.Burnett,
MARC, 1986,
2.3 1,683 230pp
280 Christ
Our Saviour:

Alan P. F. Sell,
Ragged Edge,
2001, 114pp
2.5 1,798 1990
280 The 589.3
Spirit Our Life: Missionary
Conspiracy:
Alan P. F. Sell, V.Mangalwadi,
Ragged Edge, Paternoster,
2.6 1,844 2002, 114pp 1998, 320pp

681 God Can

377 A Future
Be Trusted:
for Truth: H. H.
Knight,
Elizabeth
Abingdon,
Goldsmith, OMF,
1997, 253pp
1989 209pp
2.7 1,939 2137

459 Cross &

Crescent:
C.Chapman, IVP,
1995, 346pp
2.8 2,000
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15,413 1,294
Pages 1,627
4,551 Disc 1,630 4551
1,598
1,683
5,079 Min 1,798 5079
1,844
1,939
5,783 Lead 2,000 5783
15,413
1A 1B 1C 1D 1A 1B 1C 1D
2A 2B 2C 2D 2A 2B 2C 2D
1A 1B 1C 1D 1A 1B 1C 1D
2A 2B 2C 2D 2A 2B 2C 2D

1A 1B 1C 1D 1A 1B 1C 1D
2A 2B 2C 2D 2A 2B 2C 2D
1A 1B 1C 1D 1A 1B 1C 1D
2A 2B 2C 2D 2A 2B 2C 2D

S: Selected chapters
Readin
g Av. No. Pt 1: !st half of book
Materi pages Pt 2: 2nd half of book
al per day < Reading/study ADDITIONS
rate doubled
< Progressive in 3 yrs
Classification No.
THIS LIST
contains titles of books 374 Does 374 Does
839 Let No
that will introduce the reader God Believe God Believe
Man Deceive
in Atheists?: in Atheists?:
4 books
0
to the main areas of basic theological 1-9 J. 10-17
You:
821pp studies over a 9 term period. Sue Wallace,
Blanchard, EP, J. Blanchard,
New Wine, 1986,
Catalogue numbering follows 2000, 650pp EP, 2000,
123pp
While most titles Classification"
"A Progressive have been published
(2001 [Pt 1] 650pp [Pt 2]
quite recently Ed.) (1990 405
367 The 522
712.8 INTER-ACTIVE METHOD
or later), some are older classics, America's Overcoming
5 books obtainable only in theological libraries Last Call:
Case for
Christ:
Expository
Preaching:
the Dominion of STUDY
0 David of Darkness:
955pp and 2nd-hand book-shops. Note: Wilkerson, WT
L.Strobel, H.W.Robinson,
Gary. D
Each book may be studied by
Zondervan, IVP, 1997, analyzing (and taking notes on)
All titles can be found in the Library of Publications,
1998, 297pp 230pp
Kinnaman, IVP,
Gujranwala Theological 1998, 141pp 1992, 220pp each chapter as follows:
LEVELS OF STUDY
Seminary, Pakistan. 696.1 The 803 Spiritual
356 Why
1st Year: Evil?:
Scandal of the Leadership *:
6 books Evangelical J.
1174pp
0 DISCIPLESHIP course. John James,
Mind: Oswald Sanders,
This lays a basis for future study. Penguin,
Mark A.Noll, Moody, 1994,
1960, 123pp
2nd Year: IVP, 1995, 274pp 160pp
MINISTRY course. 374 Does 681 Mountain
727.3 KEY POINTS (Up to 6 for each Q)
Leadership is
Prepares for local ministry in a God Believe Rain (Biography
an Art *:
in Atheists?: of James Fraser):
5 books
0
congregation. 18-24
Max What significant FACTS are given?
1241pp 3rd Year: LEADERSHIP J. Blanchard, Eileen
DePree, Dell, - What EVENTS
1990, 148pp
course. For EP, 2000, Crossman, OMF,
[Work Ethics / described? - What IDEAS
650pp [Pt 3] 1985,246pp
potential church leaders Leadership] presented? - What ISSUES raised?
METHOD of STUDY
6 books
0 Each book may be
1317pp
studied by analyzing (and taking
notes on) each chapter as follows:

CHAPTER TITLE
………………………………
5 books
1364pp
0 …………. SUBJECT

(What is the chapter about?)

KEY POINTS (up to 6 for each Q)

5 books
0
What significant FACTS are given?
1596pp - What EVENTS
described? - What IDEAS presented?
- What ISSUES raised?
INSIGHTS GAINED
What new
6 books
1656pp
0 understandings have been gained?
- What previous mis-
understandings are now clarified?
APPLICATION
Are there any
6 books
1853pp
0 ways in which the lessons of the
chapter apply to us today?