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While courses in Bible and theology typically require research
papers, particularly at the graduate level, very few include
training in research. Professors have two options: use valuable
class time to teach students as much as they can, or lower their
standards with the understanding that students cannot be expected
to complete tasks for which they have never been prepared. From
Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological Research offers a third
option. This affordable and accessible tool walks students through
the process, focusing on five steps: finding direction, gathering
sources, understanding issues, entering discussion and establishing
a position. Its goal is to take students directly from a research
assignment to a research argument-in other words, from topic to
thesis.
A cursory glance at Hebrews' critique of Israel's fear at Sinai in
Heb 12:18-29 suggests that the author has misunderstood or
manipulated his sources. In the Pentateuch, the appointment of
Moses as Israel's mediator receives explicit approval (Exod 19:9;
Deut 5:28), while Heb 12:25 labels their request for mediation a
"refusal" to heed the word of God. This book argues that Hebrews'
use of the Sinai narratives resides on a complex trajectory
established by four points: the Sinai covenant according to Exodus,
the reenactment of that covenant according to Deuteronomy, the call
for a NEW covenant according to Jeremiah, and the present reality
of that covenant established by God and mediated by Jesus Christ.
The basis for Hebrews' critique arises from its insight that while
Israel's request established covenant-from-a-distance, Jesus
demonstrates that true covenant mediation brings two parties into a
single space. The purpose for Hebrews critique lies in its summons
to Zion, the mountain on which Jesus sits at the right hand of God
as the high priestly mediator of the new covenant.
It's a long way from the research carrel to the classroom. No
matter your personality, your prior experience, or the specifics of
your situation, the transition from graduate studies to teaching
involves a set of challenges for which no one is ever fully
prepared. In this practical guide Michael Kibbe, author of From
Topic to Thesis, provides a helpful companion for the journey. With
plenty of personal examples and tested advice, Kibbe covers
preparation for teaching, best practices in the classroom,
self-evaluation, and the discovery of your mission and method. He
also reflects on the spiritual lives of professors, including
social media practices, Sabbath, and relationships. From Research
to Teaching is the concise, accessible resource every new and
aspiring professor needs.
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