Course Readings
WCIU students only.
Click on your course for citations and links to your required readings for the semester.
At Latourette Library, our goal is to provide online access to the required course materials for your classes. While we endeavor to offer recommended texts, please be aware that not all materials may be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be comprehensive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
NOTE:
At WCIU Library, we strive to provide online access to your required course materials for your course. While we make every effort to offer recommended texts, please note that there is no guarantee that all materials will be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be exhaustive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
Required
Amy L. Sherman. (1997). The Soul of Development : Biblical Christianity and Economic Transformation in Guatemala. Oxford University Press.
EBSCO - 4 copies available
Bryant L. Myers. (2011). Walking With The Poor: Principles and Practices of Transformational Development (Revised and Expanded Edition): Vol. Revised and expanded edition. Orbis.
EBSCO - Unlimited Access
Butare-Kiyovu, J. (2010). International development from a kingdom perspective. William Carey International University Press.
In Populi Files
Butare-Kiyovu, J. (2012). International development from an integrative perspective. William Carey International University Press.
In Populi Files
Darko, D. K., & Snodderly, B. (2014). First the kingdom of God : global voices on global mission. William Carey International University Press.
In Populi Files
Moreau, A. S., Netland, H. A., Engen, C. E. v., & Burnett, D. (2000). Evangelical dictionary of world missions. Baker Books ; Paternoster Press.
DTL 2 - eReserve
Rist, G. (2019). The history of development : from Western origins to global faith. Zed Books.
DTL 2 (VLeBooks) - Unlimited access if read online. If downloaded only 1 copy available. To ensure everyone has access to the book, do not download it.
Snodderly, B. (2009). The goal of international development : God’s will on earth, as it is in heaven : a collection of William Carey International University faculty and student writings. WCIU Press.
NOTE:
At WCIU Library, we strive to provide online access to your required course materials for your course. While we make every effort to offer recommended texts, please note that there is no guarantee that all materials will be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be exhaustive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
Required
Bhattacherjee, A., & Open Textbook Library. (2012). Social Science Research : Principles, Methods, and Practices.
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (Fifth edition, international student ed). SAGE Publications, Inc.
DTL 2 - eReserve. Unlimited access, cannot be downloaded.
Elliston, E. J. (2011). Introduction to missiological research design. William Carey Library.
Harkiolakis, N. (2019). Quantitative research methods : from theory to publication.
DTL 2 - eReserve. Unlimited access, cannot be downloaded.
Leedy, P. D., & Ormrod, J. E. (2015). Practical research : planning and design (Eleventh edition, Global edition). Pearson Education Limited.
DTL 2 - VLeBooks. Unlimited if read online. Please do not download so that others may access the text.
NOTE:
At WCIU Library, we strive to provide online access to your required course materials for your course. While we make every effort to offer recommended texts, please note that there is no guarantee that all materials will be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be exhaustive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
Required
Butare-Kiyovu, James. 2010. International Development from a Kingdom Perspective. Pasadena, Calif.: William Carey International University Press.
In Populi files.
Horner, R. (2020). “Towards a new paradigm of global development? Beyond the limits of international development.” Progress in Human Geography, 44(3), 415-436. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309132519836158
Jin, Keyu. 2023. The New China Playbook : Beyond Socialism and Capitalism. New York: Penguin Publishing Group.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. 1 copy.
Myers, Bryant L. 2011. Walking with the Poor : Principles and Practices of Transformational Development. Rev. and updated ed. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books.
EBSCO - Unlimited.
Rist, Gilbert. 2019. The History of Development : From Western Origins to Global Faith. London: Zed Books.
DTL 2 - VLeBooks. Unlimited if read online. Please do not download so others may be able to access the book.
EBSCO - 1 copy.
Sachs, Jeffrey. 2020. The Ages of Globalization : Geography, Technology, and Institutions. New York: Columbia University Press.
DTL 2 - JSTOR. Unlimited access. Chapter download only.
Snodderly, Beth. 2009. The Goal of International Development : God’s Will on Earth, as It Is in Heaven : A Collection of William Carey International University Faculty and Student Writings. Pasadena, Calif.: WCIU Press.
Recommended
Butare-Kiyovu, James. 2012. International Development from an Integrative Perspective. Pasadena, CA: William Carey International University Press.
In Populi files.
Dauncey, Emil, Vandana Desai, and Robert B. Potter, eds. 2024. The Companion to Development Studies. Fourth edition. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
Gangwar, Rachna, Astha Agarwalla, and Sandhya Sreekumar. 2021. Infrastructure Development Theory, Practice and Policy : Sustainability and Resilience. Abingdon: Routledge.
Sachs, Jeffrey. 2005. The End of Poverty : Economic Possibilities for Our Time. New York: Penguin Press.
Willis, Katie. 2021. Theories and Practices of Development. Third edition. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
Horner, Rory & Hulme, David. 2017. "From International to Global Development: New Geographies of 21st Century Development." Development and Change 50 (2): 347-378. https://doi.org/10.1111/dech.12379
NOTE:
At WCIU Library, we strive to provide online access to your required course materials for your course. While we make every effort to offer recommended texts, please note that there is no guarantee that all materials will be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be exhaustive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
Required
Elliott, Jennifer A. 2013. An Introduction to Sustainable Development. 4th ed. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. Unlimited access.
Grudem, Wayne A. 2013. The Poverty of Nations : A Sustainable Solution. Wheaton: Crossway.
EBSCO - Unlimited access. DRM free (free download).
Maxwell, John C. 2007. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook Revised and Updated. Grand Rapids: HarperCollins Christian Publishing.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. 1 copy.
Myers, Bryant L. 2011. Walking with the Poor : Principles and Practices of Transformational Development. Rev. and updated ed. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books.
EBSCO - Unlimited access.
Nafziger, E. Wayne. 2012. Economic Development. 5th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
DTL 2 - eReserve. Unlimited access, cannot be downloaded.
Sachs, Jeffrey. 2005. The End of Poverty : Economic Possibilities for Our Time. New York: Penguin Press.
Todaro, Michael P., and Stephen C. Smith. 2020. Economic Development. Thirteenth edition. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
DTL 2 - VLeBooks. Unlimited access if read online. Please do not download so others may have access to the book.
World Bank, and Development Research Center of the State Council, P.R.C. 2012. China 2030 : Building a Modern, Harmonious, and Creative High-Income Society [Pre-Publication Version]. [Place of publication not identified]: [publisher not identified].
DTL 2 - Open access.
Recommended
Acemoglu, Daron, and James Robinson. 2012. Why Nations Fail : The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty. New York: Random House US.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. 3 copies.
Clark, Gregory. 2007. A Farewell to Alms : A Brief Economic History of the World. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
DTL 2 - JSTOR. Unlimited, chapter download.
Corbett, Steve, and Brian Fikkert. 2012. When Helping Hurts : How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor-- and Yourself. [Expanded ed.]. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers.
DTL 2 - ProQuest, 6 copies.
Morris, Ian. 2010. Why the West Rules-- for Now : The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future. 1st ed. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Moyo, Dambisa. 2009. Dead Aid : Why Aid Is Not Working and How There Is a Better Way for Africa. 1st American ed. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Sharma, Ruchir. 2016. The Rise and Fall of Nations : Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World. New York: Norton.
Yunus, Muhammad, and Karl Weber. 2007. Creating a World without Poverty : Social Business and the Future of Capitalism. New York: PublicAffairs.
NOTE:
At WCIU Library, we strive to provide online access to your required course materials for your course. While we make every effort to offer recommended texts, please note that there is no guarantee that all materials will be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be exhaustive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
Required
Galgalo, Joseph D. 2016. The Quest for Gender Equity in Leadership : Biblical Teachings on Gender Equity and Illustrations of Transformation in Africa. Edited by Keumju Jewel Hyun and Diphus Chosefu Chemorion. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf & Stock Publishers.
EBSCO - Unlimited copies. DRM free.
Jackson, Amanda and Peirong Lin. Eds. 2023. Co-Workers and Co-Leaders: Women and Men Partnering for God's Work. New York: World Evangelical Alliance.
Payne, Philip Barton. 2023. The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood How God’s Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality. Grand Rapids: Thomas Nelson Incorporated.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. 2 copies.
NOTE:
At WCIU Library, we strive to provide online access to your required course materials for your course. While we make every effort to offer recommended texts, please note that there is no guarantee that all materials will be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be exhaustive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
Required
Bessenecker, Scott. 2006. The New Friars : The Emerging Movement Serving the World’s Poor. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Books.
DTL 2 - eReserve. Unlimited, cannot be downloaded.
Gutiérrez, Gustavo. 1984. We Drink from Our Own Wells : The Spiritual Journey of a People. [20th anniversary ed.]. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books.
Kärkkäinen, Veli-Matti. 2018. Pneumatology : The Holy Spirit in Ecumenical, International, and Contextual Perspective. Second edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. 3 copies available.
Kelcourse, Felicity. 2015. Human Development and Faith : Life-Cycle Stages of Body, Mind, and Soul. Second edition. St. Louis: Chalice Press.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. 3 copies.
Murphy, Edward. 2003. Handbook of Spiritual Warfare. Rev. and Expanded. Tennessee, Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
DTL 2 - eReserve. Unlimited, cannot be downloaded. 2000 Rev. and Expanded ed.
The Navigators. 2017. Topical Memory System : Hide God’s Word in Your Heart. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress.
EBSCO - 1 copy. Please do not download whole book. Only download chapters or read online so that everyone may have access.
Recommended
Boa, Kenneth. 2009. Conformed to His Image : Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
EBSCO - 1 copy. Please do not download whole book. Only download chapters or read online so that everyone may have access.
Cousins, Ewert, trans. 1978. Bonaventure : The Soul’s Journey into God ; the Tree of Life ; the Life of St. Francis. New York: Paulist Press.
DTL 2 - eReserve. Unlimited, cannot be downloaded.
NOTE:
At WCIU Library, we strive to provide online access to your required course materials for your course. While we make every effort to offer recommended texts, please note that there is no guarantee that all materials will be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be exhaustive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
Required
Corbett, Steve, and Brian Fikkert. 2012. When Helping Hurts : How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor-- and Yourself. [Expanded ed.]. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. 6 copies.
Grigg, Viv. 2013. Companion to the Poor : Christ in the Urban Slums. Revised edition 2013 by Urban Leadership Foundation. Newton, Aucklund: Urban Leadership Foundation.
Myers, Bryant L. 2011. Walking with the Poor : Principles and Practices of Transformational Development. Rev. and updated ed. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books.
EBSCO - Unlimited.
Jayakaran, Ravi I. (n.d.). Participatory Poverty Alleviation & Development.
Jayakaran, Ravi I. (n.d.). Facilitating Small Groups.
Jayakaran, Ravi I. (n.d.). The Ten Seed Technique.
Jayakaran, Ravi I. (2011). Empowering Children: Principles and Techniques for Mobilizing Child Participation in the Development Process. William Carey Publishing.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. 3 copies available.
Jayakaran, Ravi I. (n.d.). The W3P7 strategy for Integral mission.
Link in Syllabus.
Jayakaran, Ravi I. (n.d.). A framework for Transformational Development.
Link in Syllabus.
Recommended
Bessenecker, Scott, and World Vision International. 2005. Quest for Hope in the Slum Community : A Global Urban Reader. Waynesboro, GA: Authentic.
Lynn, Monty L., Rob Gailey, Derran Reese, Brian Fikkert, and Ruth Padilla DeBorst. 2021. Development in Mission : A Guide for Transforming Global Poverty and Ourselves. Abilene, Texas: Abilene Christian University Press.
Maggay, Melba Padilla. 2016. Rise up & Walk: Religion and Culture in Empowering the Poor. [Place of publication not identified]: National Book Network : Fortress Press.
DTL 2 - JSTOR. Unlimited, read online or chapter download only.
Padilla, C. René, and Tetsunao Yamamori, eds. 2004. The Local Church, Agent of Transformation : An Ecclesiology for Integral Mission. Translated by Brian Cordingly. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Ediciones Kairós.
DTL 2 - eReserve, cannot be downloaded.
Skjegstad, Joy. 2013. 7 Creative Models for Community Ministry. First edition. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Judson Press.
NOTE:
At WCIU Library, we strive to provide online access to your required course materials for your course. While we make every effort to offer recommended texts, please note that there is no guarantee that all materials will be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be exhaustive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
Required
Bornstein, David. 2007. How to Change the World. New York: Oxford University Press.
EBSCO - 1 copy. Please do not download the whole book. Only read online or download chapters so that everyone may access the book.
Greenberg, Danna, Kathleen McKone-Sweet, H. James Wilson, and Babson Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. 2011. The New Entrepreneurial Leader : Developing Leaders Who Shape Social and Economic Opportunity. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. Unlimited.
The Nonprofit Board Answer Book : A Practical Guide for Board Members and Chief Executives. 2012. Third edition. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/BoardSource.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. Unlimited.
Laughlin, Frederic L., and Robert C. Andriga. 2007. Good Governance for Nonprofits : Developing Principles and Policies for an Effective Board. New York: AMACOM.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. Unlimited.
Recommended
Ittelson, Thomas. 2022. Financial Statements : A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Creating Financial Reports. Newburyport, MA: Red Wheel/Weiser.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. Multiple copies.
McCrea, Jennifer, Jeffrey C. Walker, and Karl Weber. 2013. The Generosity Network : New Transformational Tools for Successful Fund-Raising. New York: Deepak Chopra.
EBSCO - 1 copy
NOTE:
At WCIU Library, we strive to provide online access to your required course materials for your course. While we make every effort to offer recommended texts, please note that there is no guarantee that all materials will be available. Additionally, the list of accessible resources may not be exhaustive. We encourage you to consult your syllabus or speak with your faculty member for a complete list of required readings.
Required
Elliston, E. J. (2011). Introduction to missiological research design. William Carey Library.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. Unlimited.
Gray, D. E. (2022). Doing research in the real world (5th edition). SAGE.
DTL 2 - eReserve. Unlimited, cannot be downloaded.
Grigg, V. L., & University of Auckland (N.Z.). (2006). The Spirit of Christ and the postmodern city: Transformative revival among Auckland’s Evangelicals and Pentecostals (New Zealand) [Dissertation].
In Populi files.
Potter, R. B., & Desai, V. (2006). Doing development research. SAGE.
DTL 2 - ProQuest. Unlimited.
Scheyvens, R. (2014). Development fieldwork : a practical guide (Second edition). SAGE Publications Ltd.
DTL 2 - SAGE. Unlimited, chapter download.
Recommended
Schwarz, Christian A. 1996. Natural Church Development : A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches. Carol Stream, IL: ChurchSmart Resources.
DTL 2 - eReserve. Unlimited, cannot be downloaded.
Waymire, Bob, and Carl Townsend. 2000. Discovering Your City : Bringing Light to the Task of Community Transformation ; Includes an Urban Analysis Reference Appendix. Etna, Calif.: LIGHT International.
Decuir-Gunby, Jessica T., Thandeka K. Chapman, and Paul Shutz, eds. 2019. Understanding Critical Race Research Methods and Methodologies : Lessons from the Field. New York: Routledge.