, by Uche Anizor (associate professor of theology), Baker Academic, June 2018. This handy, accessible introduction to reading theology helps readers engage doctrine critically and charitably. It serves as a primer to theological texts, offering practical guidelines for assessing theology and equipping the next generation of pastors and theologians to read theological literature wisely — even when they might disagree with it. In a polarized culture, Anizor calls readers to engage theological writings in a nuanced and charitable manner and criticize them fairly and responsibly. An ideal theology textbook, it is especially well suited for students reading theological literature and dis- cussing doctrine for the first time.

, edited by Thomas M. Crisp (M.A. ’97, professor of philosophy), Steven L. Porter (’92, M.A. ’95, professor of spiritual formation and theology) and Gregg A. Ten Elshof (M.A. ’96, professor of philosophy), IVP Academic, January 2019. Research into the nature of moral and spiritual change has revived in recent years, in the worlds of psychology on the one hand and theology and philosophy on the other. Rooted in a year-long discussion held by À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Center for Christian Thought, this volume bridges the gaps caused by professional specialization among psychology, theology and philosophy, fostering fresh insights into the nature of personal spiritual change.

, by Kirk R. MacGregor (M.A. ’01), Zondervan, January 2019. Accessible and comprehensive, Contemporary Theology provides a chronological survey of the major thinkers and schools of thought in modern theology. Unique among introductions to contemporary theology, MacGregor includes: evangelical perspectives alongside mainline and liberal developments; the influence of philosophy and the recent Christian philosophical renaissance on theology; global contributions; recent developments in exegetical theology; and the implications of theological shifts on ethics and church life. The book makes complex thought understandable and traces the landscape of modern theology in an easy-to-follow manner.

, edited by Carolyn Mae Kim (’06, M.A. ’08, associate professor of public relations), Routledge, February 2019. The public relations industry is rapidly evolving, requiring practitioners to have greater specialization than ever before. With the growth of the industry, educational programs have developed to address the growing need for quality preparation for future practitioners. Public Relations: Competencies