Research Methods

Essential to student's success in Seminary.

About This Course

Course Name/Code: Research Methods, GST 501
Description: An introduction to theological research and writing. This required course is foundational to the student’s success in the Seminary.
*Prerequisites:   Credits/Hours: 0

Instructors and Texts

Instructors Who Teach This Course: Dr. Larry Oats
Required Text(s) Students must purchase and possess the required text(s) by the first day of class. Order early:

  • Turabian, Kate L. Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 7th Edition. University of Chicago Press.
    • ISBN-10: 0-226-82337-7
    • ISBN-13: 978-0-226-82337-9
  • Vyhmeister, Nancy J. Quality Research Papers : For Students of Religion and Theology, 2nd Edition. Zondervan Publishing House.
    •  ISBN-10: 0-310-27440-0
    • ISBN-13: 978-0-310-27440-7
  • You can purchase your textbook from wherever you can find it cheapest (i.e. Amazon, Half Books.) or you can purchase it from MBS Direct at certain times of the year.                                                        

* = Planning to complete a Maranatha degree? Then. . .

  • Make sure you follow course prerequisites exactly.
  • Make sure you're taking courses that fulfill the Biblical Studies and General Studies Cores requirements and the requirements of your anticipated major (check catalog). Some test-out options are available for Core courses. 

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