Phase 1: Foundational Framework (18 Hours)
- English Composition: The Elements of Style (2026 Edition by William Strunk) [🔍]
- Theological Research and Writing: Quality Research Papers for Students of Religion and Theology (Nancy Jean Vyhmeister)
- Old Testament Survey: Popular Survey of the Old Testament (Norman L. Geisler)
- New Testament Survey: New Testament Survey (Revised Edition by Merrill C. Tenney)
- Health and Wellness: The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life (Warren, Amen, Hyman)
- Hermeneutics: Living by the Book (Howard G. Hendricks) [1, 2, 3, 4]
📚 Phase 2: Historical Foundations & Systematic Doctrine (15 Hours)
- Intro to Ancient Greek History: Ancient Greece: A Political, Social, and Cultural History (Pomeroy, Burstein, et al.)
- Early Middle Ages (284 – 1000): A History of Medieval Europe: 300–1500 (R.H.C. Davis)
- Systematic Theology 1: A Survey of Bible Doctrine (Charles C. Ryrie)
- Systematic Theology 2: Basic Theology (Charles C. Ryrie)
- Genesis: Genesis: An Expositional Commentary (James Montgomery Boice)
📚 Phase 3: Practical Ministry Leadership & Historical Texts (15 Hours)
- Expository Preaching:Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages (Haddon W. Robinson)
- Why it fits: The definitive evangelical guide on crafting clear, verse-by-verse sermons [🔍]. [1]
- Pastoral Counseling:Competent to Counsel (Jay E. Adams)
- Why it fits: The foundational guide for nouthetic, scripture-first pastoral guidance [🔍].
- Exodus:Exodus (The John Phillips Commentary Series) (John Phillips)
- Why it fits: Deeply premillennial and beautifully outlined for teaching the redemption narrative.
- 1 Samuel:First & Second Samuel (The John Phillips Commentary Series) (John Phillips)
- Why it fits: Keeps the chronological history of Israel's kings perfectly aligned with literal prophecy.
- Ezra-Nehemiah:Hand Me Another Brick (Charles R. Swindoll)
- Why it fits: A masterclass on biblical leadership and rebuilding based directly on Nehemiah.
📚 Phase 4: Advanced Exposition & Prophetic Studies (18 Hours)
- Matthew:Be Loyal (Gospel of Matthew): Following the King of Kings (Warren W. Wiersbe)
- Why it fits: Wiersbe is unmatched at presenting the Jewish, kingly perspective of Matthew clearly.
- Acts: Exploring Acts (The John Phillips Commentary Series) (John Phillips)
- Romans:Romans (The John Phillips Commentary Series) (John Phillips)
- Why it fits: Untangles complex Pauline theology with smooth, pastoral clarity.
- Galatians:Be Free (Galatians): Exchange Legalism for True Liberty (Warren W. Wiersbe)
- Why it fits: An absolute baseline defense of pure grace over legalism.
- Daniel:Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation (John F. Walvoord)
- Why it fits: The legendary, gold-standard dispensational commentary on end-times timelines [🔍].
- Revelation: The End Times in Chronological Order (Ron Rhodes)