The philosophy assumed

in compiling this list

is that
students should read
one good basic book
that introduces the subject under study
before attempting more detailed works
on particular aspects of that subject.
It should also be accessible
to students at their level of reading and learning

Teachers preparing a course for the first time

will find An Essential Bibliography
helpful as a resource
when deciding what material to include in that course.
This list is taken from a larger selection of
Over 500 Key Books
listed in
“A Progressive Classification” **
and selected as introductory
to subjects catalogued in that classification.

KEY to rating used in Bibliography:

Introductory (No rating)
* - Easy Introduction
# - Comprehensive study
mc - Multiple copies held in GTS Library

** The classification is that used in the Library of Gujranwala Theological

Seminary.
It serves also as a Taxonomy of Theological Fields and Topics.
and evolved from an appendix to Curriculum for Theological Development,
a manual for those involved in curriculum development
in Theological and Bible Schools up to M.Div. level.
 CURRICULUM SYLLABUS

Course
AN PC
Department / Section
&
Ref
ESSENTIAL BIBLIOGRAPHY Course Content: Subjects / Topics
DEPARTMENT of BIBLICAL STUDIES,
HERMENEUTICS and
A Selection of 138 Introductory Books
(and Three Films)
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
10
for BIBLICAL STUDIES (General)
0 BS
Introduction: Origin of Scripture - How we got our Bible -
103 B Divisions - OT-NT relationship - Transmission - Canon -
THEOLOGICAL COURSES 115 S:1 Translation

B Can we trust the Biblical record? - Biblical archaeology &

following 114 S:2 historical background
112
Understanding the land of the Bible - A Biblical-Theological
THE 752
.1
B
S:3
Guide: Overview - Specifics - Contrasting perspectives

CURRICULUM SYLLABUS Hermeneutics: How to interpret the Bible - History of the

development of Hermeneutics as a discipline. Steps for
Applying Hermeneutics: Original message / Its background /
of Intended meaning / Scriptural harmony / Relevance today.
Gujranwala Theological Seminary B Genres: Law - OT Narrative / History - Prophecy - Poetry -
Wisdom - Gospel - Parable - Acts - Letter -Apocalyptic
Pakistan 117 S:4
B
Biblical Languages: Hebrew
109 S:5
B
Biblical Languages: Greek
109 S:6
12
Compiled OLD TESTAMENT
0 OT
by: Making Sense of the OT - Reasons for studying the OT -
Obstacles to understanding the OT. Principles of
Rev. P.C.J. Burgess, M.A. (Cantab) 1 Interpreting the OT: Author's intention - Context - Genre -
22. Background - Grammar - Harmony of Scripture - Witness to
9 O Christ - Open-mindedness. OT Survey: Hebrew Divisions -
122 T:1 Historical Outline of the OT - Key Themes of the OT

Revised Edition August 2007 Genesis: Theology of the Origin of Things (creation,
O humanity, sin, Israel) providing a Theological
125 T:2 Understanding of History
7 Class Units 820 RR REVIVAL and RENEWAL
I Will Pour Out My Spirit – R.E. Davies, Monarch, 1992 History & Theology of Revival - Marks of a Vital
1 824 RR:1 Church

Let No Man Deceive You – Sue Waller, New Wine, 1986 Personal Renewal - Charismatic Renewal - Tongues &
1 Spirit Baptism - Spiritual Discernment - Retreats
821 829 RR:2
Wo
5 Class Units 830 r WORSHIP
True Worship – D. Whitcomb / M. Ward (Baptist) Ambassador, 2004
Engaging with God - David Peterson, (Anglican) IVP, 1992 2
W
Biblical Patterns - Essential Ingredients
Declare His Glory: Congregational Worship Today – Ed: H. Rowden 831 or1
(Brethren), Paternoster, 1998 Public Worship: How Traditional? (Historical) - How
Worship by The Book – Ed: D.A. Carson, (Anglican/Baptist/Presbyterian) World-wide? (Universal) - How Cultural local? (Social)
Zondervan, 2002 W - How Adapted to Personal Temperament?
A Book of Worship in Village Churches (Indian) - Edward K. 832 or2 (Psychological)
Ziegler, Methodist, 1939 1 W
Church Music
833 or3
1

6 Class Units 835 CO CONGREGATIONAL OVERSIGHT

C Equipping for service - Disciplining the disobedient -
A Passion for Faithfulness (Nehemiah) - J.I. Packer, H&S, 1995 mc 836-8
Your Gift of Administration – Ted W. Engstrom, Marc Europe, 1985 843-4 O:1 Conflict resolving - Change management - Team Work
2
Principles of Relational Leadership
* A Relational Leadership – Walter C. Wright, Paternoster, 2000 C
mc Jesus as: Leader - Mentor - Model
840 O:2
2
C Leading a Congregation: Modelling - Vision - Strategy -
Understanding Leadership - Tom Marshall, Monarch, 1991
Jesus Driven Ministry - Ajith Fernando, IVP, 2002 mc O:3 Outreach - Stewardship
841-6
2

2 Class Units 850 Org ORGANISATION

Administration (Congregational) - Finances & Fund
Mastering Church Management - Leith Anderson, Multinomah, Raising - Property & Maintenance; Legalities -
1990 Church Courts: Sessions - Councils - Boards of
2 860 864 Org1 Institutions
De
1 Class Unit 870 n DENOMINATIONS
Distinguishing Church, Denomination, Sect, & Cult -
Exploring Protestant Traditions – W.D. Buschart, IVP Own Denominational Ethos Other Denominations:
Survey of History - Doctrines - Worship - Polity
873 D (Government) - Official posts - Geographical Divisions
1 881-6 en1
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Periods
* Gen. 1-11; Gen. 12-23 - M. Eaton, S. Word

Class
Introductory Books Encountering the Book of Genesis - B.T. Arnold, Baker, 2002
* Easy 2
# Comprehensive 12 O Exodus: Redemption seen in Israel’s history and God’s
NOTE: Right Column shows 8 T:3 presence with His people demonstrated
Total Term Class Periods over 9 terms
(i.e. What each student should attend 13 O 1 & 2 Samuel: God at work through & despite human
during their 3 years in Seminary) 4 T:4 leaders to achieve His purposes

15 O Ezra / Nehemiah: Restoration of God’s people and their

12 Class Units homes through faithful servants
6 T:5
* Papyrus, Parchment and Print - Harold K. Mouton, 15 O
Lutterworth, 1967 Proverbs: principles of wisdom for life
3 T:6
From the Mind of God to the Mind of Man - J:B: Williams,
Ambassador, 1999 15
The Bible as a Whole - S. Travis, Bible Reading Fellowship, 1994 1 Psalms: the prayer / hymn book of the believer, covering
The Canon of Scripture – F.F. Bruce, IVP, 1 83 O every kind of emotion and situation
0 T:7
Discoveries from Bible Times - Alan Millard, Lion, 1997 Isaiah: OT presentation of the Gospel regarding the coming
2 13 O
7 T:8 Messiah who will suffer for his people.
Geography of the Bible – Denis Baly, Lutterworth, 1959
Understanding the Land of the Bible - O. Palmer Robertson, 14 O ‘12’ (Minor) Prophets: Hosea – God’s steadfast love; Amos -
P&R, 1996 0 T:9 God’s demands of righteous living
1
God’s Big Picture – V. Roberts, IVP, 2006 12
* How to Study the Bible For All Its Worth - D. Stewart / G.D. NEW TESTAMENT
6 NT
Fee, S.U., 1993 mc 16
How to Read the Bible Book by Book - D. Stewart / G.D. Fee,
2
S.U., 2002 Introduction to the NT: Gospels - Acts - Letters - Revelation
How to Read the Bible as Literature - Leyland Ryken, 16
OT fulfilled in the NT - Key themes pf the NT – Paul’s
Zondervan, 1984 3
theology – John’s theology
#From Creation to New Creation – T. Chester, Paternoster 17 N
# Grasping God’s Word – J.S. Duvall & J.D. Hays, Zondervan, 0 T:1
2005 mc 2
16 N The Life of Christ – Matthew’s Gospel: account of Jesus’ life,
Biblical Hebrew - P.H. Kelley, Eerdmans, 1992 3 death & resurrection
4 T:2
Learn N.T. Greek - J.M. Dobson 3 The Teaching of Jesus: The Sermon on the Mount, The
14 Class Units Lord’s Prayer
16 N
John’s Gospel: great teacher who laid down his life for friends
Making Sense of the OT - T. Longman, Baker, 1998 mc 4 T:3
* The Message of the OT - H.L. Ellison, Paternoster, 1969 Acts: History of the early church
# OT Survey - LaSor / Hubbard / Bush, Eerdmans, 1996 16 N
9 T:4 (Pt. 2 of Luke’s history of the establishment of Christianity)
A Guide to OT Theology & Exegesis – W.A. Van Gemeren,
Zondervan mc Romans: the essence of being a Christian - a theological &
# OT Theology - P:R: House, IVP, 17 N
1 T:5 practical guide for the believer
* Faith of Israel – WJ Dumbrelll, Apollos 2
17 N
Galatians: saved by faith alone - heart of the gospel
4 T:6
The Bible and Counselling - R. Harding, H&S, 1992
17 N Ephesians: the nature of salvation and the Christian life - The Truth About AIDS - Patrick Dixon, Kingsway, 1990
5 T:7 spiritual warfare
Pastoral Epistles: the care of the churches, discipline, 3
18 NT
0 8 fellowship, perseverance, authority
50 Co
COMMUNICATION
0 m
10 Class Units Principles of Communication
51 C
0 om1 Elocution (voice production) - Recording & PA System
Use Your Head - Tony Buzan
1
52 Preaching as proclamation (Biblical principles) Expository
C
0 om2 preaching; other kinds of preaching
* Learn How to Study - Derek Rowntree, Warner Books, 1998
2 52 C
Homiletics (the craft and practice of preaching)
4 om3
How to Write Essays – Clanchy / Ballard, Longman, 1996 54
2 EVANGELISM & MISSION
0 EM
55
2 0 Biblical: Faith sharing & evangelism. Practical: Hindrances
54 E - signals - media - cross-cultural communication - listening
3 0 M:1
55
9 Class Units 1 Theology of Mission - History of Mission - Call to Mission -
I want to be a Christian - J.I. Packer Kingsway, 1977 mc 55 E Strategy of Mission
Applying God's Law - M. Eaton, OM, 1999 6 7 M:2
57
Ministry By The People - Ross Kinsler / Martin 0 Culture in mission - Approaching Other Faiths - Strategy in
3 58 E Mission - Local Models
0 M:3
1 Class Unit
DEPARTMENT of CHURCH HISTORY
Establishing Ministry Training - R.W. Ferris, William Carey 60
Library, 1995 CHURCH HISTORY
0 CH
1
Intro: God and History, AD 1-1500: Beginnings, acceptance
7 Class Units 600 CH:1 and conquest - a Christian society
* Skilful Shepherds: Exploration in Pastoral Theology – D.
Tidball, IVP,1997 * 36 Steps
1500-2000: Reform - reason. Revival & revolution - cities &
610
to Christian Leadership - D.E. Hoste, OMF, 1999 empires - present & future
615 CH:2
* The Effective Pastor - Peter White, Mentor, 1998 mc
An Authentic Servant - Ajith Fernando, OMF, 2006 The Church in Asia (incl. Persia, Central Asia) - Mission on
* A Call to Excellence - Paul Beasley-Murray, Hodder, 1995 3 Indian Sub-continent - Pakistan Church
620 CH:3
1
69 HT * People Movements in the Punjab – Fred & Margie Stock,
HISTORICAL THEOLOGY William Carey, 1975 mc
0 h
China's Christian Millions - Tony Lambert, Monarch, 2006
Doctrinal Developments / Controversies in: Patristic So Great A Cloud – Kenneth G. Old, Tate, 2005 [Film:
H
Theology - Scholasticism - Reformation Theology. - The Carey: ] 6
692 Th1 Enlightenment Period
8 Class Units
Formularies & Creeds
H The History of Christian Thought - Jonathan Hill, Lion, 2003 mc
693 Th2
6
9 Class Units
The Heidelberg Creed
Creating Understanding - Donald K. Smith, Zondervan,1992 mc The Westminster Confession
3 2
* I Believe In Preaching – John Stott, Hodder, 1984 mc DEPARTMENT of PRACTICAL
Expository Preaching – H.W. Robinson, IVP, 1997 mc
Preaching Christ from the OT - S. Griedanus, Eerdmans 3
THEOLOGY and PASTORAL
And the Word Became… a Sermon – D. Newton, Christian Focus, THEOLOGY
2003 P
Spirit Empowered Preaching – A. Azurdia, Christian Focus, 1998 3 PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
700 rTh
12 Class Units Discipleship: Conversion / Forgiveness - Obedience /
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God - J.I. Packer, IVP, 1961 Self-denial - Guidance - Spiritual Warfare - Self-control
* Messengers of God - D. Tidball, SU, 1998 PrTh / Discipline - Cost of Discipleship
Good News and Good Works - R.J. Sider, Baker, 3 710 1
I believe in Mission - A. Brown, Hodder, 1997 Spiritual Formation - Communion with God - Imitating
# Missiology - J.M. Terry, B & H, 1998 Christ - Spiritual Growth (Fruit of the Spirit) - Holiness
Christian Mission in the Modern World – John Stott, IVP, 1975
The Means of Grace: Feeding on God's Word - Prayer
mc 6 714 PrTh Life - Worship with others - Christian Fellowship
Mountain Rain (Fraser of China) - E. Crossman, OMF, 1985 715 2
The Church is Bigger Than You Think - P. Johnstone, Christian
Focus, 1998 Christian Service: Using Gifts - Church Involvement -
Introducing World Missions – A.S. Moreau, Baker 3 PrTh Community Service Work - Use of Time / Money - Giving
718 3

PrTh Psychology of Self

719 4
12 Class Units
C
CHRISTIAN ETHICS
* Beginning from Jerusalem – John Foster, Lutterworth, 1956 720 Eth
3 Biblical P
* To All Nations - John Foster, Lutterworth, 1960 rinciples of Christian Ethics
Turning Points – M.A. Knoll, IVP 720 CEt1
[Film: Martin Luther: 2005] 3
 Introduction to The Philosophy of Religion - B. Davies 3
Moral Theology: Christian Values / Virtues - Combating
Vices - Setting Priorities - Conscience & Conflicts - Sexual * Handbook of Christian Apologetics - P. Kreeft / Tacelli, IVP, 19
/ Gender Ethics - Truth & Deception. Attitudes to Material 94 6
721 C Possessions, Property & Money
723.3 Eth2
10 Class Units
# New Issues Facing Christians Today – John Stott, IVP, 1999
Environmental Theology: Ecological Issues - God & Culture - D.A. Carson, Paternoster, 199
C Stewardship of Resources - Use & Abuse of Technology - The Blood of the Moon - G. Grant, Nelson, 2001 (Biblical roots and
725 Eth3 Combating Pollution contemporary fruit of Islam) 3
* Woman in the Bible - M. Evans, Paternoster, 1998,
Social Theology: Personal Attitudes in Community Life - The Role of Women – Ed: S. Lees, IVP, 1984 3
C Power Struggles & Parti-bazi - Social / Global Issues * Unveiling Islam - E. Caner, Kregel, 2002
726 Eth4
Islam & Christian Witness - M. Goldsmith, MarcEurope, 1982 3
Community Development The Church from the Roots - Jose Marin, CAFORD, 1989
729 CD:1 3

Hebrews: a defence of the Christian faith against those who

Hebrews - R. Brown, IVP, (BST series), 1992 18 N look for salvation in keeping the Law or elsewhere -
1 6 T:9 commentary on the OT
19
Revelation - M. Wilcock, IVP, (BST series), 1991 7 Revelation: a cryptic picture of heavenly reality - Jesus reigns
1
25 - as an encouragement during persecution - eschatology
0 NT:10
17 Class Units
* Who Needs Theology? - Grenz / Olson, IVP, 1996 mc 20 Do SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
* A Faith To Live By - D. Macleod, Christian Focus, 1998 mc 0 c (DOCTRINE)
Bible Doctrine - W. Grudem, IVP,1999 mc
Introduction to Theology - Kinds of theology: natural,
- OR -
biblical, systematic, contextual, contemporary.
# Systematic Theology - W. Grudem, Zondervan, 1994 2
20 D Why study theology? - its sources - an encyclopaedia (map)
* Experiencing God – M. Eaton, OM, 1998 of theology (relationship with other disciplines)
This is the Day - R. Beckwith / W. Stott 4
0 oc1
The Incomparable Christ - John Stott, IVP, 2002 mc 21 D
God - Heaven & Earth - Revelation
End of Story? - Stephen Travis, IVP, 1997 0 oc2
Marriage for God - C. Ash, IVP, 2007 mc
What's So Amazing About Grace? – P. Yancey, HarperCollins,
1985 Jesus Christ -The End Times - Humanity - Redemption
# The Cross of Christ: J. Stott, IVP, 1989 mc
24 D
7
0 oc3
* Enjoying God's World-Wide Church - M. Eaton, OM, 1995
* The Living Church – John Stott, IVP, 2007 28 D The Holy Spirit - The Church
4
0 oc4
DEPARTMENT of PHILOSOPHY,
COMMUNICATION, and
CONTEMPORARY STUDIES
9 Class Units
 30 Ap OT Ethics for the People of God – C. Wright, IVP, 2003
PHILOSOPHY & APOLOGETICS
0 o * Moral Choices - Scott B. Rae, Zondervan, 1995
30 A From Christ to the World – W.G. Boulton, Eerdmans, 1994 2
Philosophical Theology
0 po1
36 A Effective Christian Living - S.J. Selfridge, Christian Focus, 1994
Apologetics: Principles for defending our faith Works of Love - Soren Kierkegaard, Harper, 1962
0 po2
The Pursuit of Excellence – Ted W. Engstrom, MARC, 1988
40
CONTEMPORARY STUDIES 3
0 CS
40
* Green House Theology – Ron Eldson, Monarch, 1992
0 Contemporary Beliefs / Issues; Contemporary Theology God's World - Ken Gnanakan, SPCK, 1999
41 C Inter-denominational issues; Inter-Faith relations [Film: An Inconvenient Truth - Al Gore, 2006]
5 S:1 3
41 CS Women's Studies: in Scripture, theology, folk religion,
The Eye of the Needle - Roy McCoughry, IVP, 1990
2 2 Rights & Roles in Soc / Church, Abuse in the family
Strange Virtues – Bernard T. Adeney, IVP, 1995
3
45 C Islamics
0 S:3
49 C 1
Contextual Theology: Relevancy to local culture/values
0 S:4

730 Ed
EDUCATION
731 Principles of Learning & Teaching - Developing Logic
740 Ed:1 and Curiosity
Study Methods: Reading Skills - Note Taking -
8 Class Units
Researching - Thinking - Evaluating Evidence / Ideas
750 Ed:2
* Discipleship - David Watson, Hodder, 1981 mc
Commandments of Christ - R.C. Beasley, P&R, 1999 Wring Essays & Assignments - Preparing Projects &
Born For Battle - R. Arthur Matthews, OMF, 1991 mc 754 Ed:3 Theses - Organising Material - Presentation of Material
Following Christ – J.M. Stowell, Zondervan, 1996 mc 2
Urdu Grammar
766 Ed:4
A Call to Spiritual Reformation (St. Paul’s writings) - D A. Carson,
IVP, 1992 Functional English
Forgiveness - C. Stanley, Oliver Nelson, 1987 767 Ed:5
CE
3 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
770 d
* Christian Giving - V.S. Azariah, Lutterworth, 1954
Boundaries - H. Cloud / J. Townsend, Zondervan, 1992 Teaching in the Parish: Catechists Classes - Confirmation
Leadership is an Art – Max De Pree, Doubleday, 2004 mc 770 CE:1 -Sunday School - Youth Work - Marriage Preparation
2
Parish Training in Mission, Pastoral Care, Social
Genius, Grief & Grace - G. Davies. Christian Focus, 2001
778 CE:2 Responsibility
Gifts Differing - I. Myers Briggs, Consulting Psychiatrists Press,1993
1
780 TE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
12 Class Units
 Theological Framework (Knowing) - Biblical Reflection * The Original Jesus - N.T. Wright, Lion, 1996
(Understanding) - Godly Character (Being) - Ministerial Matthew – Michael Green, IVP (BST series), 2000
2
786 TE:1 Skills (Doing)
P
PASTORAL THEOLOGY The Divine Conspiracy – D. Willard, Fount, 1998
800 aTh
The Pastor: Gifts - Character - Office & Church Order - 2
Designation of Responsibilities to Others Roles:
Manager - Missionary Strategist - Teacher - Preacher - Acts - John Stott, IVP (BST series), 1991
Liturgist (Leader in public worship) - Spiritual Advisor - 1
PaTh
803 1 Counsellor
Romans - John Stott, IVP, (BST series), 1994 mc
PaTh
The Psychology of Pastoral Care 2
809 2
Galatians - John Stott, IVP, (BST series), 1992 1
Care of Individuals / Jesus as Counsellor - Shepherding
the wayward - Encouraging the faint - Counselling the Ephesians - John Stott, IVP, (BST series), 1991
troubled - Rescuing the weak - Family problems - 1
810 PaTh Comforting the grieving - Ministering to the sick - Visiting
814 3 the parish - Seeking the lost - Building up the faithful 1 Timothy & Titus - John Stott, IVP, (BST series), 1997
2

* Exodus: Travelling Homeward – M. Bentley, Evangelical Press

1
* 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel - M. Eaton, Sovereign Word, 1996
1
* Ezra & Nehemiah: Doing a Great Work – S.K. Evers,
Evangelical Press 1
* How to Read Proverbs – Tremper Longman, IVP 2002
Job: Out of the Storm – C. Ash, IVP, 2004 1
* Encountering the Book of Psalms – C.H. Bullock, Baker, 2001 2
* Isaiah: God Delivers - D. Thomas, Evangelical Press, 1991
* Isaiah - B. Webb, IVP (BST series), 1996 2
* Hosea - D. Kidner, IVP (BST series), 1981
* Amos - J.A Motyer, IVP (BST series), 1974 2
14 Class Units

* Men With a Message - John Stott, ELT,1994 mc

Encountering the NT – W. Ellwell / Yarborough, Baker, 1998
2