Fall 2004/Pasadena
ST511
Núñez
ST511: ORIENTACIÓN PARA ESTUDIOS TEOLÓGICOS [Orientation to
Theological Studies].
Emilio A. Núñez Jr.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is primarily designed for the beginning theology
student who desires to improve research and writing skills.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Course objectives include: (1) The student should be able to
perform essential research and study methods, based upon knowledge of the
resources required for a graduate level education. (2) The student will be able
to know and master basic theological terms, doctrines, and thought necessary
for a seminary education. (3) The student should be able to use tools and
methods for effective study, including but not limited to test taking
strategies. (4) The student will practice and use methods, resources, and
language (writing and verbalization) for successful and effective
communication, especially through the production of academic papers. The
student will not only learn the value of these skills for seminary studies,
theological reflection and theological writing, but there will also be
opportunity to learn the value of these skills for their present or future
ministry to the body of Christ.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course involves reading, writing, advanced library and
resources orientation, discussion and lecture. The class will meet weekly for
three-hour sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Grenz, S. J.; D. Guretzki; and C. F. Nordling. Pocket Dictionary
of Theological Terms. InterVarsity Press, 1999.
- Ladd, George, Teología del Nuevo Testamento. Editorial CLIE,
2002.
- Moltmann, Jürgen. ¿Qué es teología
hoy? Ediciones Sígueme, 1992
- Turabian, Kate. A Manual for Writers. University of Chicago Press,
1996.
- Ureta, Floreal. Introducción a la Teología
Contemporánea. Editorial Mundo Hispano, 1992.
- Wright, N. T. El Verdadero Pensamiento de Pablo. Editorial CLIE,
2002.
- Yoder, John H.; Lilia Solano; and C. René Padilla. Iglesia, Etica
y Poder. Ediciones Kairós, 1998.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Adler, Mortimer J. and Charles Van Doren. How to Read a
Book. Simon & Schuster,1972.
- Bradley, James E. and Richard A. Muller. Church History: An Introduction
to Research, Reference Works, and Methods. Eerdmans, 1995.
- De La Torre, Miguel and Edwin Aponte. Introducing Latino/a
Theologies. Orbis. 2001.
- Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 4th ed. Bedford/St. Martin's,
1999.
- McGuirre, Mary; Linda Stilborne; Melinda McAdams; and Laurel Hyatt. The
Internet Handbook for Writers, Researchers, and Journalists. The Guilford
Press, 1997.
- Murphy, Nancey. Reasoning and Rhetoric in Religion. Trinity Press
International, 1999.
- ________. Theology in the Age of Scientific Reasoning. Cornell
University Press, 1990.
- Musser, Donald and Joseph Price, eds. A New Handbook of Christian
Theologians. Abingdon, 1996.
- Ramm, Bernard. Diccionario de Teología Contemporánea.
Casa Bautista, 1984.
- Thielicke, Helmut. A Little Exercise for Young Theologians. Trans.
C. Taylor. Eerdmans, 1992.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- (1) Weekly research and library resources assignments, prepared in
a notebook. (2) Weekly reading assignments and quizzes. (3) Two book reviews. 4
pp. double-spaced. (4) An 8-10 page research paper presenting a theological
topic of the student's choice, with complete footnotes and
bibliography.
PREREQUISITES: Spanish. Permission of the Director of School of Theology
Academic Advising. No audits.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION: A brief final exercise will be given in class during week
10.