Research & Writing: Special Studies Research and writing special studies courses assist students in becoming proficient in writing skills essential for an effective seminary education. Specific enrollment requirements are indicated in each course description.
Courses (TTSS ) TTSS 500 - Theological Writing
Grammar, sentence structure and paragraph development for theological writing. Critical thinking and composition, including extracting information from sources, synthesis, format for written papers. Experience in writing papers in theological and related areas. Note(s): A two-semester-hour, non-credit coursse required in the first semester of seminary study for students assigned by the Talbot Writing Proficiency Exam and all students who have completed the ESL sequence. Students who do not earn a passing grade in this course must repeat the course. Fee: A fee equivalent to two semester hours of tuition is required. Unit(s): 0. TTSS 510 - Theological Research Methodologies Research skills for use of library and theological reference works. Methods of theological writing with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): Passing score on Talbot Writing Proficiency Exam (TWPE), if required, or completion of TTSS 500 Theological Writing, if required, with a passing grade. Note(s): Must be taken within the first 15 units of study. Required of all M.Div. and M.A. students, except MACE (see program director). Concurrent enrollment in TTSS 500 and TTSS 510 is not allowed. Unit(s): 1.
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