Men who sustain examination are men who prepare well, several months focused study, on average. The following resources are highly recommended as a significant part of your studies in preparation for your exams.
 

General

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• Chapell and Meek's, Preparation for Licensure and ordination Exams - This is a starting point and general guide, available through the WTS Bookstore.

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Bible

In addition to thorough familiarization with Old and New Testament content, the following provide useful introductions, outlines, articles, charts, tables and brief commentary:

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• Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible

• Reformation Study Bible

• English Standard Version Study Bible

• Sproul, R.C. Knowing Scripture, IVP, 1977

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Theology

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• Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology, Eerdmans, 1938

• Reymond, Robert. A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith, Thomas Nelson, 1998

• Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology, Zondervan, 1994

• The Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger & Shorter Catechisms

• Williamson, G.I.  The Westminster Confession of Faith Study Guide, P&R, 2004

• The Westminster Standards online class by Sinclair Fergsuson

• The Heidelberg Catechism

• Belgic Confession

• Canons of Dort

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Church and PCA History

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• Latourette, Kenneth Scott. A History of Christianity, (Vol. I & II). Prince Press, 2005

• Gonzales, Justo. The Story of Christianity, (Vol. I & II). Harper, 1984-5

• Clements, Don. Historical Roots of the Presbyterian Church in America. Meokos, 2008

• Lucas, Sean Michael. For A Continuing Church. P&R Publishing, 2015.

• PCA History website

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Sacraments

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• Mathison, Keith. Given for You;  Reclaiming Calvin's Doctrine of the Lord's Supper. P&R, 2002

• Murray, John. Christian Baptism. P&R, 1980

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BCO

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• PCA Book of Church Order (available online here)