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A reading list for independent learning the material of a MATS degree.
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The Wonderful Works of God
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The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
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Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction
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Systematic Theology
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Institutes of the Christian Religion: Calvin's Own 'Essentials' Edition
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Eusebius: The Church History
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A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada
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Church History in Plain Language
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Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity
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The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity
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Know the Theologians (Includes Free Streaming Video) (KNOW Series)
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Jennifer Powell McNutt (Goodreads Author)
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The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog
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Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics
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Kingdom Ethics: Following Jesus in Contemporary Context
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The Gospel in a Pluralist Society
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The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
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Guidebook for Instruction in the Christian Religion
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A Little Exercise for Young Theologians
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The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
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Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation
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Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
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Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
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Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar
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Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar
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A Reader's Hebrew and Greek Bible
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