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Books Recommendation
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Medical Students /Paediatric notes
Study Notes
Archaeology
Bible Study
Lim, Johnson. 'How
Then Shall We Read?' CS 5.3 (2002): 85-92.
Wong, Gordon. 'Not
Missing the Wood for the Trees - Pastoral Exposition in the Light of Modern
Old Testament Hermeneutical Trends.' CS 5.3 (2002): 93-112.
Chia, Roland. 'Renewing the Centre: The Bible in the (Post) Modern Church.' CS 7.3 (2004): 89-104.
Biblical Studies: Old Testament
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Introduction to Nehemiah David Malick
Outline of Nehemiah David Malick
Outline of Nehemiah Bob Dunston
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Notes on Nehemiah - Thomas L. Constable explains how the book of Nehemiah provides a great illustration of how prayer and hard work can accomplish seemingly impossible things when a person determines to try to trust and obey God.
The Political Tensions Reflected in Ezra-Nehemiah Carl Schultz assists in the understanding of the background to the return of the exiles.
The Nehemiah Memoir – the perils of autobiography David JA Clines points out that the Memoir of Nehemiah may be argued to be the most important historiographical source we have in the Old Testament. and probably accept that there is no other historiographical document in the Old Testament that stands so close as the Nehemiah Memoir does to the events it depicts. A text written within a decade of the events described.
Nehemiah 10 as an Example of Early Jewish Biblical Exegesis
David JA Clines
explains
how Nehemiah 10 is a small treasure house of postexilic
interpretations of earlier Israelite law and feels that it has not
previously been looked at closely from the perspective of its
interpretations of older texts. It is an entity independent of the
texts it is commenting on, and does not need to be first peeled off
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From the Totally Unofficial Brueggemann website
The Embarrassing Footnote (1987, inaugural lecture at Columbia) [Note: at present this link is broken. Trying to find alternate link. If anyone have an alternative link please contact me at draltang@yahoo.com. Thanks]
Biblical Studies: New Testament
Biography
George MacDonald: Life and Religion are One
John Wycliffe and the Dawn of the Reformation
Zwingli and Luther: The Giant vs. Hercules
The Amazingly Graced Life of John Newton
Jonathan Edwards: A Mind on Fire
G.K. Chesteron: The Road to Rome
Thomas Aquinas: The Dazzling 'Dumb Ox'
The Wesleys: A Tale of Two Brothers
Augustine: The Dark Heart Filled With Light
Augustine's Thinking Faith (Anthony Meredich, Thinking Faith)
William Wilberforce: The Shrimp Who Stopped Slavery
Hudson Taylor: Pushing Inwards
Blogging
The Death of Blogs (Ted Olsen, Christianity Today 25 September 2007)
Buddhism
Rice, Monte. 'Emergence of Buddhist Revivalism as the Primary Challenge to Church Growth in Singapore.' CS 6.1 (2003): 12-39.
Lau, Hua Teck. 'The Cross and the Lotus.' CS 6.2 (2003): 85-99.
Christian Education
The Theory into Practice Database (50 learning theories)
- ACT* (J. Anderson)
- Adult Learning Theory (P. Cross)
- Algo-Heuristic Theory (L. Landa)
- Andragogy (M. Knowles)
- Anchored Instruction (J. Bransford & the CTGV)
- Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (L. Cronbach & R. Snow)
- Attribution Theory (B. Weiner)
- Cognitive Dissonance Theory (L. Festinger)
- Cognitive Flexibility Theory (R. Spiro)
- Cognitive Load Theory (J. Sweller)
- Component Display Theory (M.D. Merrill)
- Conditions of Learning (R. Gagne)
- Connectionism (E. Thorndike)
- Constructivist Theory (J. Bruner)
- Contiguity Theory (E. Guthrie)
- Conversation Theory (G. Pask)
- Criterion Referenced Instruction (R. Mager)
- Double Loop Learning (C. Argyris)
- Drive Reduction Theory (C. Hull)
- Dual Coding Theory (A. Paivio)
- Elaboration Theory (C. Reigeluth)
- Experiential Learning (C. Rogers)
- Functional Context Theory (T. Sticht)
- Genetic Epistemology (J. Piaget)
- Gestalt Theory (M. Wertheimer)
- GOMS (Card, Moran & Newell)
- GPS (A. Newell & H. Simon)
- Information Pickup Theory (J.J. Gibson)
- Information Processing Theory (G.A. Miller)
- Lateral Thinking (E. DeBono)
- Levels of Processing (Craik & Lockhart)
- Mathematical Learning Theory (R.C. Atkinson)
- Mathematical Problem Solving (A. Schoenfeld)
- Minimalism (J. M. Carroll)
- Model Centered Instruction and Design Layering (A.Gibbons)
- Modes of Learning (D. Rumelhart & D. Norman)
- Multiple Intelligences (H. Gardner)
- Operant Conditioning (B.F. Skinner)
- Originality (I. Maltzman)
- Phenomenonography (F. Marton & N. Entwistle)
- Repair Theory (K. VanLehn)
- Script Theory (R. Schank)
- Sign Theory (E. Tolman)
- Situated Learning (J. Lave)
- Soar (A. Newell et al.)
- Social Development (L. Vygotsky)
- Social Learning Theory (A. Bandura)
- Stimulus Sampling Theory (W. Estes)
- Structural Learning Theory (J. Scandura)
- Structure of Intellect (J. Guilford)
- Subsumption Theory (D. Ausubel)
- Symbol Systems (G. Salomon)
- Triarchic Theory (R. Sternberg)
Pedagogics (Joseph Jacobs & Louis Grossman, JewishEncylopedia.com)
Tan, Tai Wei. 'Public Education and the Church in Singapore.' CS 4.1 (2001): 1-10.
Alan Cole, "On Teaching Tanakh in an Asian Theological College," TTJ 5 (1996): 23-34.
Church
Koh, Peter. 'The Cell Group Church Structure: An Evaluation.' CS 6.1 (2003): 40-53.
Christian Festivals
Easter
- Was Easter borrowed from a Pagan Holiday? (ChristianHistory.net)
Christmas
Dark Night of the Soul
Dr. Luther's tribulation. (Christianity Today editorial, October 2007)
Discernment
Can You Hear God? Ruth Harley Barton (Leadership Journal, Summer 2008)
What is it that distinguishes spiritual leadership from other kinds of leadership? At the heart of spiritual leadership is discernment—the capacity to recognize and respond to the presence and activity of God both personally and in community.The Israelite journey is really a story of ongoing discernment—learning to recognize the presence of God and then following that Presence wherever it went. For Moses as their leader, this involved entering into God's presence regularly, asking God what he should do, and then leading the people in that way. Moses' ability to trust God and listen and respond obediently to his instructions was so crucial to the Israelites' survival that the one time he failed to follow God's instruction fully, there were grave consequences (Num. 20:10-13).
Unlike Moses, we don't get to talk with God face to face. We must listen deeply. It is no wonder that when Moses recapped the Israelite journey, he emphasized how important discernment had been to the whole operation. He reminded the people of the time God told them to choose leaders to serve as judges under Moses and that the heart of their spiritual leadership was the ability to be wise and discerning (Deut. 1:13). Later he spoke about wisdom and discernment as defining characteristics that distinguished them from other nations. read more .
Glocalisation
Chia, Roland. 'Editorial:
The Christian and the Media.' Church & Society 4.2 (2001): 53-55.
Koh, Kah Soon Daniel. 'Media
and Society: A Christian Perspective in the Context of Singapore.' CS
4.2 (2001): 57-66.
Harkness, Allan. 'The
Media: Help or Hindrance for Christian Faith Formation?' CS 4.2 (2001):
67-80.
Tan, Kim Huat. 'Media
and Censorship.' CS 4.2 (2001): 81-88.
History
The Great Divorce : Catholics and Orthodox (Mark Galli, Christianity Today, April, 1997)
Choong Chee Pang, "The relevance of Romans 1 and Acts 17 in the Hindu-Christian Debate in the Nineteenth Century Bengal Renaissance," TTJ 3 (1994): 5-44.
Scott Sunquist, "Sources for a Theology of Evangelism in Asia: A Survey of recent Representative Literature," TTJ 3 (1994): 45-67.
David Wu, "Faith and Contextualization in Sixteenth Century China – The Jesuit Model," TTJ 2 (1990): 28-41.
Holy Spirit
Chan, Simon. 'Discerning the Spirit in the Church Today.' CS 7.3 (2004): 105-113.
Islam
Wild, Roger. 'Observations on Islam by an Anglican clergyman.' CS 7.2 (2004): 75-88.
Leadership
Chia, Roland. 'Editorial:
Christian Leadership.' CS 5.1 (2002): 1-2.
Chan, L Y Mark. 'The
Leader in Leadership: Issues of Spirituality, Authority and Stewardship.' CS
5.1 (2002): 3-22.
Ng, John. 'Balancing
Personal, Family and Ministry Life.' CS 5.1 (2002): 23-41.
Harvey, Thomas. 'The
Biblical and Evangelical Justification for Women Serving as Ministers and
Pastors in the Church.' CS 5.1 (2002): 43-51.
Carpenter, B John. 'The Competence of God’s Communication: Biblical Instruction on Women in Church Leadership.' A Fraternal Rejoinder to Rev William Wan. CS 4.1 (2001): 11-21.
Marriage
Chia, Roland. 'Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage: An Exegetical and Theological Enquiry.' CS 5.3 (2002): 113-140.
Mission
Wild, Roger. 'Mission in Contemporary Society.' CS 7.1 (2004): 31-39.
J. Andrew Kirk and others. Forms of Mission Engagement, edited by Kimhong Hazra with a Foreword (Singapore; CSCA; Trinity Theological College, 2006).
Parenting
Pastoral Ministry
Wiarda, Timothy. 'Psychology and Pastoral Ministry.' CS 7.3 (2004): 114-128.
Preaching
Incarnate Preaching (Gordon MacDonald)
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How Can We Preach on Sin? - Kenneth L. Swetland (CONTACT Winter 2005/2006) |
Lim, Teng Kok Johnson. 'What’s Wrong with Contemporary Preaching?' CS 4.3 (2001): 115-126.
Prophecy
Soh, Guan Chin. 'Biblical
Perspectives on Prophecy.' CS 6.3 (2003): 101-113.
Chan, Simon. 'Prophecy
and Discernment.' CS 6.3 (2003): 114-126.
Wong, Gilbert. 'Inherent
Dangers of Prophetic Ministry.' CS 6.3 (2003): 127-146.
Philosophy
A History of Western Philosophy (Vol 1 & 2) Ralph McInery 1963, University of Notre Dame (full text online)
Readings for Philosophers and Catholics (Jacques Maritain Center)
Sermons
E.P.I.C. Preaching ( Leonard Sweet)True Disciples (Leonard Sweet)
Sexuality
The Joy of Text: Sex in the Bible (Sam Torode. Books & Culture, Sept/Oct 2007)
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The Covenant of Marriage - Gordon Hugenberger (CONTACT Winter 2005/2006) |
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Questions and Answers on Issues Related to Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage - Gordon Hugenberger (CONTACT Winter 2005/2006) |
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God’s Plan and the Mystery of Marriage in the New Testament - Roy E. Ciampa (CONTACT Winter 2005/2006) |
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Is Marriage an “Evolving Paradigm?” - Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. (CONTACT Winter 2005/2006) |
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New Testament and Homosexuality: 4 Myths - Sean McDonough (CONTACT Winter 2005/2006) |
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Reflections on Same-Sex “Marriage” - John Jefferson Davis (CONTACT Winter 2005/2006) |
Chia, Roland.
'Questions and Answers on Homosexuality.' CS 7.1 (2004): 1-20.
Harvey, Thomas.
'Equity and Purity: Homosexuality and the Church.' CS 7.1 (2004): 21-30.
State
Roland Chia, "All that is Solid melts in Air: Some reflections on Postmodernism, the Church and theology," TTJ 6 (1998): 5-14.
John Chew, "When the Markers are Moved," TTJ 7 (1998): 35-51.
Robert Hunt, "Individual, Community, State, and Perceptions of Human Rights, and Religious Freedom," TTJ 4 (1995): 15-30.
Robert Solomon, "The Cult, The Crowd, and the Community: Tensions in the Unity and Diversity in Asian Contexts," TTJ 9 (2000): 79-96.
Spirituality
The Rising Interest in Spirituality Today (David Tacey)
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation Corollaries
Theology
Lost in Translation: Versions of the Fall (James K.A. Smith, Books & Culture, Nov/Dec 2007)
Ongoing Incarnation (Philip Yancey, Christianity Today, January 2008)
Mustard Seed and Leaven: Reflections on Asian Theology (Nate Jones, Book & Culture Feb 2008)
Reformed Perspectives Magazine, Volume 10, Number 50, December 7 to December 13 2008
Amillennialism By Anthony Hoeksema
Wong, Cheong Sau Norman. 'Karl Rahner’s Concept of the ‘Anonymous Christian’ An Inclusive View of Relgions.' CS 4.1 (2001): 23-39.
Simon Chan, "The Problem of transcendence and Immanence in Asian Contextual Theology," TTJ 8 (1999): 5-18.
Simon Chan, "Problem and Possibility of an Asian Theological Hermeneutic," TTJ 9 (2000): 47-59.
Theologians and their writings
Stanley Hauerwas (unofficial site)
War
Church & Society 2002 Volume Five, Number Two
Chia, Roland. 'Editorial:
Just Peace: War and the Christian.' CS 5.2 (2002): 53-55.
Wong, Gordon. 'Pacifism
Or Peace? War, Peace and Justice in the Old Testament.' CS 5.2 (2002):
57-66.
Dippennar, Chris. 'War,
Peace and Justice: A New Testament Perspective.' CS 5.2 (2002): 67-76.
Koh, Daniel. 'Just
War Tradition: An Assessment.' CS 5.2 (2002): 77-84.
Worship
Chan, Simon. 'Worship
and Theology.' CS 3.3 (2000): 59-65.
Soh, Guan Chin.
Response to 'Worship and Theology.' CS 3.3 (2000): 66-68.
Lomax, Frank. 'Worship
and Liturgy.' CS 3.3 (2000): 69-72.
Ponniah, Rennis.
Response to 'Worship and Liturgy.' CS 3.3 (2000): 73-74.
Solomon, Robert. 'Worship
and the Pastor.' CS 3.3 (2000): 75-80.
Poon, Peter.
Response to 'Worship and the Pastor.' CS 3.3 (2000): 81-83.
CS- Church & Society in Asia Today. Published by the Centre for the Study of Christianity in Asia, Trinity Theological College, Singapore
TTJ - Trinity Theological Journal, Trinity Theological College, Singapore
