The Universal Anglican Tradition
UANG 500 - The Universal Anglican Tradition 3 credits
- The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church ref
- The Anglican Vision by James Griffiss ncts
- The Wound of Knowledge by Rowan Williams
- The History of the UAC (video) by Bishop Craig Bergland
- The Convergence Movement (video) by Bishop Craig Bergland
UANG 600 - The Universal Anglican Tradition 3 credits
- The Study of Anglicanism by Stephen Sykes
- Anglican Identities by Rowan Williams
- Dancing with God by Jay Emerson Johnson
UANG 611 – Interspirituality 4 credits
- The Mystic Heart by Wayne Teasdale
- A Monk in the World by Wayne Teasdale
- Bede Griffiths: An Introduction to his Interspiritual Thought by Wayne Teasdale
- Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh
- Jesus and Buddha by Marcus Borg
- One River, Many Wells by Matthew Fox
UANG 700 - A Course in Miracles 3 credits
- A Course in Miracles by Foundation for Inner Peace
- A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
The Bible
Bible 505 - The Hebrew Scriptures 3 credits
- New Oxford Annotated Bible NRSV with Apocrypha ref OR
The Harper-Collins Study Bible with Apocrypha ref - Understanding the Old Testament by Bernhard Anderson
- A History of Prophecy in Israel by Joseph Blenkinsopp
- Who Wrote the Bible by Richard Elliott Friedman
Bible 506 - The New Covenant 3 credits
A Brief Introduction to the New Testament by Bart Ehrman
The Acts of the Apostles by Joseph Fitzmeyer
The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture by Bart Ehrman
Bible 605 - St. Paul 3 credits
- The Gospel According to Paul by Robin Griffith-Jones
- What Paul Really Said by N.T. Wright
- Rabbi Paul by Bruce Chilton
- The First Paul by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan
Bible 606 - Issues in Biblical Studies 1 Credit
- Mary Magdalene, the First Apostle by Ann Graham Brock
Bible 607 – The Integrity of Scriptures 2 credits
- Misquoting Jesus by Bart Ehrman
- Sins of Scripture by John Shelby Spong
Bible 608 – Gnosticism (elective) 3 credits
- The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels
- Lost Christianities by Bart Ehrman
- Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels
Prayer
Prayer 510 - Introduction to Prayer 3 credits
- The Practice of Prayer by Margaret Guenther
- Contemplative Prayer by Thomas Merton
- The Jesus Prayer by A Monk of the Eastern Church
- Insight Meditation: A Step by Step Course on How to Meditate by Sharon Salzberg
Prayer 610 - Contemplation and Centering Prayer (elective) 3 credits
- The Inner Experience by Thomas Merton
- New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton
- Prayer by Matthew Fox
- Centering Prayer in Daily Life and Ministry by Thomas Keating
Ethics and Sexuality
Ethics 515 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credits
- Ethics After Easter by Stephen Holmgren ncts
- Jesus and Virtue Ethics by Daniel Harrington and James F. Keenan
- Peaceable Kingdom by Stanley Hauerwas
Ethics 615 - Human Sexuality 3 credits
- Living in Sin? by John Shelby Spong
- What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by Daniel Helminiak
- Good Sex: Perspectives on Sexual Ethics by Raymond A. Belliotti
Ethics 616 - Interfaith Ethics (elective) 2 credits
- Ethics for the New Milleniuim by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- To do the Right and the Good by Elliot N. Dorff
- Readings in Ethics from ADS Staff
Spirituality in Ministry
SIM 520 – Introduction to Social Justice 2 credits
- Can you Drink this Cup? by Henri Nouwen
- Living Faith by Curtiss Paul DeYoung
- Readings for Diversity and Social Justice by Warren J Blumenfeld, et. al.
SIM 521 – Creation Spirituality 2 credits
- Original Blessing by Matthew Fox
- The Coming of the Cosmic Christ by Matthew Fox
SIM 620 - Benedictine Spirituality (elective) 3 credits
- Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittister
- Sacred Reading: The Art of Lectio Divina by Michael Casey
- Engaging Benedict by Laura Swan
SIM 621 - The Emerging Paradigm 3 credits
- The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg
- Tomorrow's Catholic by Michael Morwood
- Reimagining Christianity by Alan Jones
- A Spirituality Named Compassion by Matthew Fox
SIM 622 - Applied Spirituality (elective) 3 credits
- Models of Contextual Theology by Stephen B. Bevans
- Credo by William Sloane Coffin
- Holy Longing by Ronald Rolheiser
SIM 623 - Christian Universalism 3 credits
- If Grace is True by Philip Gulley and James Mulholland
- If God is Love by Philip Gulley and James Mulholland
- If the Church Were Christian by Phillip Gulley
- The Gospel of Inclusion by Bishop Carlton Pearson
SIM 625 – Process Theology 3 credits
- Process Theology: A Basic Introduction by C. Robert Meade
- Becoming A Thinking Christian Again by John B. Cobb, Jr.
- Omnipotence and Other Theological Mistakes by Charles Hartshorne
SIM 626 – Social Justice and Liberation Theology 4 credits
- Faith on the Edge by Leonardo Boff
- Liberation Theology: And Introductory Guide by Robert McAfee Brown
- Hope in Process by Henry James Young
- Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman
- Option for the Poor by Donal Door
Worship and Sacraments
WS 530 – Anglican Theology of Worship (req. in the Anglican Track) 3 credits
- Course includes Altar Practicum
- The Ceremonies of the Eucharist by Howard Galley ref
- A Priests Handbook: The Ceremonies of the Church by Dennis Michno ref
- Opening Prayers: Collects in Contemporary Language ref
- A Theology of Worship by Louis Weil ncts
- Liturgy for Living by Louis Weil cts
WS 630 - The Creed (elective) 3 credits
- In Search of Belief by Joan Chittister
- Credo by Jaroslav Pelikan
- The Creed by Luke Timothy Johnson
WS 631 - Inclusive Language (elective) 1 credit
- Inclusive Language in the Church by Nancy A. Hardesty
- Psalter for the Christian People by Gordon Lathrop
- An Inclusive Psalter by Bishop Craig Bergland, EFR ref
- The Saint Helena Psalter ref
- The Inclusive Bible by Priests for Equality ref
Pastoral Care
PC 535 - Introduction to Pastoral Care 3 credits
- On Death and Dying by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
- Hope and Suffering by Desmond Tutu
- The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen
PC 635 - Spirituality and Spiritual Direction (elective) 3 credits
- Spirituality and Pastoral Care by Kenneth Leech
- Spiritual Direction by Robert Morneau
- The Art of Spiritual Direction by Paul W. Jones
PC 636 - Christian Psychology (elective) 3 credits
- The Kingdom Within by John Sanford
- Dreams: God's Forgotten Language by John Sanford
- Owning Your Own Shadow by Robert Johnson
Homiletics
HOM 645 – Preaching 3 credits
- Elements of Homiletic by O.C. Edwards
- Preaching Jesus by Charles Campbell
- Web of Preaching by Richard Eslinger
- Preaching the Lectionary by Reginald Fuller
Christology
CHR 550 - The Religious Context of Christ 3 credits
- This Hebrew Lord by John Shelby Spong
- Exploring the Identity and Mission of Jesus by John Michael Perry
- The Meaning of Jesus: Two Views by Marcus Borg and N.T. Wright
CHR 650 – Christology 4 credits
- Introduction to New Testament Christology by Raymond E. Brown
- Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton
- The Orthodox Corruption of Scriptures by Bart Ehrman
- Is Jesus God? by Michael Morwood
- Jesus Christ Liberator by Leonardo Buff
Myth
Myth 655 - Religious Metaphor (elective) 2 credits
- Gospel Truth by Russell Shorto
- Thou that Art: Transforming Religious Metaphor by Joseph Campbell
Healing Ministries
HEM 660 – Introduction to Healing Prayer (elective) 3 credits
- Healing by Francis Mac Nutt
- Healing Prayer by Barbara Schlemon Ryan
- The Power to Heal by Francis MacNutt
HEM 661 – Sacramental Healing (elective) 3 credits
- Healing of Memories by Dennis and Matthew Linn
- Healing through the Mass by Robert De Grandis
HEM 662 - The Chakras (elective) 3 credits
- Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith
- Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith
- The Chakra Bible by Patricia Mercier
- The Seven Healing Chakras by Brenda Davies, MD
HEM 663 – Reiki and Energy Healing (elective) 3 credits
- Readings Determined by Instructor
HEM 762 – Reiki Training and Attunement (elective) 4 credits
- This course is residential in Milwaukee, WI
- Requires approval of instructor
Feminist Theology
FEM 665 - Introduction to Feminist Theology (elective) 3 credits
- She Who Is by Elizabeth A. Johnson
- Sexism and God Talk by Rosemary Radford Ruether
- In Memory of Her by Elizabeth Schussler Fiorenza
- In the Heart of the Temple by Joan Chittister
Urban Ministry (required in Urban Ministry Track)
UM 670 - Introduction to Urban Ministry (elective) 3 credits
- The Word on the Street by Stanley P. Saunders and Charles L. Campbell
- Where the Edge Gathers by Yvette A. Flunder
- Faith Works by Jim Wallis
- The Betrayal of the Urban Poor by Helene Slessarev
LC 68x – Liberation Conversation (elective) 1-4 credits
Last number of course will reflect the number of credits, i.e. LC 681 = 1 credit. Course involves attendance at a Liberation Conversation event and completion of a project as assigned by the instructor. May be taken more than once.
Independent Study
IND 70x – Independent Study (elective) 1-3 credits
Last number of course will reflect the number of credits, i.e. IND 701 = 1 credit. Topic and coursework to be determined in conjunction with mentor or Dean. May be taken more than once, but for not more than 4 total credits.
Master’s Thesis (elective) 1-3 credits
1-3 credits, subject and credit value determined in cooperation with mentor
Comprehensive Oral Examinations
Required for Graduation
