A Little Book for New Theologians: Why and How to Study Theology
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Whenever we read, think, hear or say anything about God, we are doing theology. Yet theology isn't just a matter of what we think. It affects who we are. In the tradition of Helmut Thielicke's A Little Exercise for Young Theologians, Kelly Kapic offers a concise introduction to the study of theology for newcomers to the field. He highlights the value and importance of theological study and explains its unique nature as a serious discipline. Not only concerned with content and method, Kapic explores the skills, attitudes and spiritual practices needed by those who take up the discipline. This brief, clear and lively primer draws out the relevance of theology for Christian life, worship, mission, witness and more. "Theology is about life," writes Kapic. "It is not a conversation our souls can afford to avoid."
Kelly M. Kapic
Kelly M. Kapic (PhD, King's College, University of London) is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001. Kapic is an author or editor of more than fifteen books. In addition to his work on the Puritan John Owen, his other writings include You’re Only Human and Embodied Hope, which each won a Christianity Today Book of the Year Award.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Those who've read Helmut Thielicke's on the same topic would do well to treat this as a companion volume. Kapic doesn't attempt to reproduce Thielicke's work but he engages some of the same themes for the contemporary reader.
The work is throughly biblical, richly theological and full of practical wisdom. The scripture index at the back is a reflection of the author's commitment to the authority and value of the Bible.
The chapters are peppered with references to historical theologians. The value of this approach is that it gives reader an insight into the orthodox consensus behind most of Kapic's claims. You won't find an in-depth treatment of particular theologians or treatises, but you will find plenty of food for thought and much that should stimulate further reading.
The most visible strength of the book is the emphasis on how theology leads us to know God better and love him more deeply. Read this book, then re-read the book and think about which of the works and theologians referenced you'll read next!