GSEM 600 Applied Theology Research and Writing

About the Course

In this course, students will learn to write clear, concise, and well-developed exposition where critical thinking and editing skills are emphasized. There will also be an introduction to Library Research, the APA style, the basic components of an Applied Theology research paper and basic research methods. This course will attempt to provide an adequate foundation for students to write research papers for their coursework.

Who Needs This Course?

• Graduate students:
  • MDiv, MMin
• This course may also be taken by
  • Pastors for continuing education
  • Pastors as non-degree course for professional development
  • Graduate students of other schools as transfer credit

Time Investment

The time commitment for this course is 3 hours/day.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

• Understand and apply the philosophy, methodology, and practical aspects of research and the research process.
• Learn to think critically, read efficiently, and communicate effectively in writing.
• Understand and apply effective research techniques.
• Become familiar with, and use the resources available for documentary (bibliographic) and applied theological research, both print and electronic, including the internet.
• Be able to critically evaluate sources and write reviews.
• Develop an appreciation and love in the investigation and discovery of truth, knowledge, and skills that are for the advancement of God’s truth.
• Be able to conduct an ethical quality research in their respective church, institutions and missions/conference.

Topics to Cover

• Unit 1: Introduction
• Unit 2: Sentence and Paragraph Structure and Organization
• Unit 3: Topic
• Unit 4: Research
• Unit 5: Integrity
• Unit 6: Formatting
• Unit 7: Synthesis
• Unit 8: First Draft