How to Read Theology for All Its Worth

A Guide for Students

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Too many Christians avoid reading theology for fear they won't understand it or out of a misconception that it's only meant for the academic elite. Similarly, students in introductory theology classes can feel overwhelmed by the concepts and terminology they encounter.Yet theology can be read with enjoyment and discernment. In How to Read Theology for All Its Worth, professor, author, and devoted reader Karin Stetina introduces students to the basic skills of intelligent reading, applied especially to theological works. Anyone who'd like to read theology well, whether a formal student or interested layperson, will benefit from the simple steps Stetina outlines.Steps include:Identifying genreBecoming acquainted with the author and the context out of which he or she wroteDetermining a thesis and main argumentsHow to Read Theology for All Its Worth will equip readers not only to understand theology but also to insightfully engage authors' ideas. With the basic tools in hand, everyone can read with confidence and enjoy "conversations" with theological works.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-09-15
Mått133 x 203 x 14 mm
Vikt194 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagZondervan
ISBN9780310093824

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Chapter 1: Reading with DiscernmentChapter 2: The Tools of DiscernmentChapter 3: Before You Read: Examining Textual FeaturesChapter 4: Context: Getting Acquainted with the Author and Background of the WorkChapter 5: Discerning Theological Genres: Identifying Types and MethodsChapter 6: Identifying the Author’s View: Thesis, Main Arguments, and Key termsChapter 7: Going beyond Socrates: Evaluating and Applying the TextChapter 8: Teaching the Tools of DiscernmentAppendicesAppendix 1: How to Outline a Theological WorkAppendix 2: How to Lead a Theological DiscussionAppendix 3: The Socratic Method: Learning to Ask the Right QuestionsAppendix 4: Sample Questions