ST546
Stevenson
ST546: ORIENTATION TO THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH I. R. Stevenson.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is designed as an introduction to theological research
tools for incoming students. Research methods along with scholarly
presentations will be discussed in an attempt to assist students as they
appropriate and develop their own theological insights and resources.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Our ability to think independently and critically as well as to
interact responsibly with theological sources and data enhances our preaching,
decision-making processes, character, and interpersonal transactions. The goal
of this course is to illuminate the minds of students in the area of
traditional theological research by utilizing the efforts and methods of
leading theological scholars.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The professor will utilize a lecture/discussion format. This format
will provide the students with opportunities to engage in dialogue with one
another as we consider the required reading assignments.
REQUIRED READING:
- Adler, Mortimer J. and Charles Van Doren. How to Read a
Book.
- Strunk and White. Elements of Style.
- Turabian, Kate. A Manual for Writers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- A series of written assignments have been designed to engage the
student with the required texts. A term paper is required as well as a
reflection paper examining the student's own theological pilgrimage. The
written assignments should be no less than 10 pages, 15 pages maximum. The term
paper should contain footnotes for all sources and a complete
bibliography. Papers should be typewritten and double-spaced and are due the
8th week of the course.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- No.