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How to Read Theology for All Its Worth: A Guide for Students Paperback – September 15, 2020
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Too many Christians avoid reading theology for fear they won't understand it or out of a misconception that it's only meant for the academic elite. Similarly, students in introductory theology classes can feel overwhelmed by the concepts and terminology they encounter.
Yet theology can be read with enjoyment and discernment. In How to Read Theology for All Its Worth, professor, author, and devoted reader Karin Stetina introduces students to the basic skills of intelligent reading, applied especially to theological works. Anyone who'd like to read theology well, whether a formal student or interested layperson, will benefit from the simple steps Stetina outlines.
Steps include:
- Identifying genre
- Becoming acquainted with the author and the context out of which he or she wrote
- Determining a thesis and main arguments
How to Read Theology for All Its Worth will equip readers not only to understand theology but also to insightfully engage authors' ideas. With the basic tools in hand, everyone can read with confidence and enjoy "conversations" with theological works.
- Print length224 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherZondervan Academic
- Publication dateSeptember 15, 2020
- Dimensions5.25 x 0.57 x 8 inches
- ISBN-100310093821
- ISBN-13978-0310093824
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THEOLOGY IS FOR EVERYONE
Engaging, readable, and understandable for the everyday Christian, you don’t need to have a seminary degree to benefit from this book.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Written by a theologian with 20 years of experience teaching theology in the classroom.
TOOLS FOR READING
Equips the reader with specific tools for reading theological texts that will help them read with confidence and enjoyment.
REFLECTION AND APPLICATION
Intentional focus is given to help readers reflect on and apply what they are learning so they can know God and themselves better.
Praise for How to Read Theology for All Its Worth:
Lynn H. Cohick, Denver Seminary
"How to Read Theology for All Its Worth provides an excellent guide to the often confusing landscape of theology. Karin Stetina writes with energy and clarity, drawing on her extensive knowledge of major theologians and philosophers. Her quick-paced prose, coupled with effective illustrations, will benefit both the pastor and student who desire to know God and themselves better."
Jennifer Powell McNutt, Wheaton College
"Karin Stetina’s latest work equips readers of theology with useful and effective approaches for becoming discerning readers without leaving faith convictions at the door. This insightful and accessible book will surely become a staple for theology students who value sound method in the development of their work."
J.P. Moreland, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
"I know of no other book that focuses on the specific range of prolegomena to theology like this one does. I wish I would have had this book available before I went to seminary. Laypeople and students alike will learn how to be discerning readers in theology if they read How to Read Theology for All Its Worth. I highly recommend it."
Sam Storms, Bridgeway Church
"Reading theology today can be a daunting task, with no clear road signs to direct us or warnings about whom and what to avoid. This book is precisely what the Christian world has needed—a wise, fair-minded, objective handbook on what questions to ask when reading theology. I have a strong sense that this extremely helpful work will be the standard reference guide for years to come."

Why write this book?
This work arises out of my own need as a Christian, a student of theology, and a professor of theology for nearly 20 years for guidance in how to read theology well. In this book, I want to help equip both students and teachers with the tools to have valuable theological conversations with theological texts. The goal of this book is to train readers in the art of reading theology for all its worth. With the proper tools, readers can approach theological texts with confidence and intentionality, learning to find worthy dialogue partners who can assist them in knowing God and knowing themselves better.
--Karin Spiecker Stetina
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Content | Gives readers tools and strategies for reading theologial texts with confidence | Video lectures covering content of each chapter in the book | Audio lectures covering content of each chapter in the book | Digital version of the softcover book | Gives readers a guide for reading each genre of literature in the Bible | A guided tour from Genesis through Revelation |
Purpose | Guides readers through the basics of reading theological texts | Additional contact point with important concepts from the book | Additional contact point with important concepts from the book | For use with Kindle | Equips readers to read the Bible well | Equips readers with information to read each individual biblical book well |
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'Karin Stetina's latest work equips readers of theology with useful and effective approaches for becoming discerning readers without leaving faith convictions at the door. This insightful and accessible book will surely become a staple for theology students who value sound method in the development of their work.' -- JENNIFER POWELL MCNUTT, Franklin S. Dyrness associate professor in biblical and theological studies, Wheaton College
'Professor Stetina is a highly respected colleague of mine. She is known as being well-read in her field of historical theology and church history, and she is an excellent communicator. So it comes as no surprise that this marvelous book is a combination of high-quality and relevant content with an easy-to-read, practical style. I love the fact that Stetina views theology as it should be viewed--as a branch of knowledge. Consequently, she takes it very seriously. And the selection of topics is foundational to further study. In fact, I know of no other book that focuses on the specific range of prolegomena to theology like this one does. I wish I would have had this book available before I went to seminary. Laypeople and students alike will learn how to be discerning readers in theology if they read How to Read Theology for All Its Worth. I highly recommend it.' -- J. P. MORELAND, distinguished professor of philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and author of Love Your God With All Your Mind
'This book may well be the first of its kind--at least I know of no other like it. My friend and former colleague Karin Stetina has produced a remarkably insightful and practical guide for students of theology. Reading theology today can be a daunting task, with no clear road signs to direct us or warnings about whom and what to avoid. This book is precisely what the Christian world has neede--a wise, fair-minded, objective handbook on what questions to ask when reading theology. I have a strong sense that this extremely helpful work will be the standard reference guide for years to come.' -- SAM STORMS, Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
About the Author
Karin Spiecker Stetina (PhD, Marquette University) is associate professor of biblical and theological studies at Biola University. She is the author of Jonathan Edwards’ Early Understanding of Religious Experience and The Fatherhood of God in John Calvin’s Thought.
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- Publisher : Zondervan Academic (September 15, 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0310093821
- ISBN-13 : 978-0310093824
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.57 x 8 inches
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024I thoroughly enjoyed the practical and informative presentation of the book. The author provided a logical and well rounded approach to study theology. I would recommend this book to new students of theology, new Christians, and seasoned theologians alike.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024I think every theologian should have this book on hand. Dr. Stetina clearly lays out important information concerning research, sources, and more. I didn't realize how much I did not know, until this book. It is apparent that Dr. Stetina is well researched and passionate about theology. I will be referring back to this work for many years to come.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021I was expecting dry and tough. What I got was useful and sharable. I will recommend this to my church to as class.