Writing and Research: A Guide for Theological Students

by Kevin Gary Smith

Overview

Written in a simple yet engaging style, Dr Kevin Smith applies his years of experience and expertise in scholarly writing and research in this one-volume guide. Perfect as an introduction for new and continuing undergraduate or postgraduate students, this publication provides helpful guidelines and illustrations on all the elements that go into producing an academic work. Combining specific instruction on researching and preparing an academic work, as well as practical advice for task management, makes this an ideal go-to guide for students and supervisors alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783680740
Publisher:	Langham Creative Projects
Publication date:	09/30/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	218
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Kevin Gary Smith is the Head of Academics at the South African Theological Seminary (SATS). He previously served as a teaching pastor at His People Christian Church. He holds a DLitt in Greek from the University of Stellenbosch and a PhD in Theology from SATS. At SATS, he has been actively involved in mentoring students at all levels with academic writing, and guiding master's and doctoral candidates in the design of research projects. Kevin is married to Lyndi and they have one son.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Part A Academic Writing
1. Writing Assignments
2. Scholarly Writing
3. In-Text Citations
4. Footnote Citations
5. The Bibliography
6. Plagiarism
7. Formatting an Academic Paper
8. Software for Bible Study
Part B Theological Research
9. Thesis Requirements
10. The Research Proposal
11. The Research Problem
12. The Research Plan
13. Biblical Exegesis
14. Systematic Theology
15. Practical Theology
16. The Literature Review
17. Descriptive Research
18. Other Types of Theological Research
Appendix A
Appendix B
Select Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

This is a must-have book that ought to be available at each student's desk and at all libraries. Dr Smith, thank you for your much appreciated service to global theological education. -REV RIAD KASSIS, PHD International Director, International Council for Evangelical Theological Education Director, Langham Scholars Programme, Langham Partnership I warmly commend to my academic colleagues this up-to-date guide to academic writing and theological research for their consideration, and possible recommendation to their students. -PROFESSOR ARTHUR SONG Former Dean of the Faculty of Theology, University of Zululand Former Head of Postgraduate School, South African Theological Seminary

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