Research and Writing in the Seminary: Practical Strategies and Tools
This practical, how-to book for beginning seminary students offers step-by-step guidelines for typical writing assignments at the master's level. Chapters are included on the most basic and common types of writing in seminary: theological book reviews, exegetical papers, theological essays or summaries, reflection papers, research papers, and sermons. Practical, immediately relevant topics offer guidelines students can use as soon as they need them—as they begin the research and writing process. The content is accessible to all students, including those with no writing or theological background and second-career students who finished undergraduate study many years prior to entering seminary. Samples of each type of paper are included, with step-by-step commentary to help beginning students understand the process.

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Research and Writing in the Seminary: Practical Strategies and Tools
This practical, how-to book for beginning seminary students offers step-by-step guidelines for typical writing assignments at the master's level. Chapters are included on the most basic and common types of writing in seminary: theological book reviews, exegetical papers, theological essays or summaries, reflection papers, research papers, and sermons. Practical, immediately relevant topics offer guidelines students can use as soon as they need them—as they begin the research and writing process. The content is accessible to all students, including those with no writing or theological background and second-career students who finished undergraduate study many years prior to entering seminary. Samples of each type of paper are included, with step-by-step commentary to help beginning students understand the process.

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Research and Writing in the Seminary: Practical Strategies and Tools

Research and Writing in the Seminary: Practical Strategies and Tools

Research and Writing in the Seminary: Practical Strategies and Tools

Research and Writing in the Seminary: Practical Strategies and Tools

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Overview

This practical, how-to book for beginning seminary students offers step-by-step guidelines for typical writing assignments at the master's level. Chapters are included on the most basic and common types of writing in seminary: theological book reviews, exegetical papers, theological essays or summaries, reflection papers, research papers, and sermons. Practical, immediately relevant topics offer guidelines students can use as soon as they need them—as they begin the research and writing process. The content is accessible to all students, including those with no writing or theological background and second-career students who finished undergraduate study many years prior to entering seminary. Samples of each type of paper are included, with step-by-step commentary to help beginning students understand the process.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780786478644
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date: 07/14/2014
Pages: 260
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Diane Capitani, Ph.D., has taught writing and literature at the college level for years. She is currently a professor and director of the Writing Center at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and a lecturer at Northwestern University. Melanie Baffes, M.Div., has more than 30 years of experience in editing, educational publishing, and curriculum development. She is completing a Ph.D. in biblical studies at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction 1

1 Theological Book Reviews 7

2 Exegetical Papers 20

3 Theological Essays or Summaries 59

4 Reflection Papers 83

5 Research Papers 102

6 Sermons 163

7 Journal Articles 181

Appendix A Theological Terms 225

Appendix B Research Sources 229

Appendix C Style Guides 239

Appendix D Recommended Reading for Beginning Seminary Students 241

Chapter Notes 245

Bibliography 247

Index 249

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