FDSM-220 : Intro to Theological Writing

This course introduces incoming Divinity School students to research and writing skills on a graduate-level. The course distinguishes between personal voice writing, sermonic writing, and academic writing. The course gives primacy to academic writing with specific attention to hermeneutics and theological/religious-related research; proper use and citation of sources; plagiarism and inclusive writing guidelines; grammar and syntax; and, the Turabian style manual for graduate courses in religion.