Writing Instruction Videos

If you would like an example of a theology paper, you may view one of these helpful videos from SBTS professors and staff. Each video covers an area of writing a typical theology paper. The topics covered fall in one of three categories: theological communication, writing, and researching.

 

THEOLOGICAL COMMUNICATION

 

Introduction to theological Communication

This video provides information on writing using theological language. Professor Donald Whitney will walk you through communicating using theological jargon in this video in order to get started with your papers for Systematic Theology I, II, and III as well as other courses.

 

Theological Communication

This video provides more information on writing using theological language. Professor Donald Whitney will walk you through communicating theologically in this video in order to get started with your papers for Systematic Theology I, II, and III as well as other courses.

 

WRITING WITH CLARITY

Thesis Statements

This video provides an introduction to writing a thesis statement. Professor James Hamilton will walk you through how to craft a thesis statement in this video in order to get started with your papers for Systematic Theology I, II, and III as well as other courses.

 
 

Writing style

This video provides an introduction to writing style. Former professor Amy Crider will walk you through how to improve your writing style in this video in order to get started with your theological papers.

 

grammar and mechanics

This video provides an overview of grammar and mechanics for improving your writing. Former professor Amy Crider will walk you through how to improve grammar and mechanics in your papers in this video.

 

RESEARCHING WELL

Sources

This video provides information on locating and citing sources for research. Former staff Shawn Wilhite will walk you what you need to know using sources in order to get started with your theological papers.

 

Ethical Use

This video provides information on ethical use for research. Former staff Shawn Wilhite will walk you what you need to know about ethical use in order to get started with your theological papers.

 

Using Quality Sources

This video provides information on the quality of your sources research. Former staff Shawn Wilhite will walk you what you need to know about discerning the quality of sources in order to get started with your theological papers.