Theological English: An Advanced ESL Text for Students of Theology - Hardcover

Hibbs, Pierce Taylor

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1629956023 ISBN 13: 9781629956022

Publisher: P&R Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

A finalist for the 2019 Christian Book Awards, Theological English is an advanced ESL textbook that helps non-native English speakers gain access to the rich theology of the Reformed tradition. With 30 lessons covering the major genres of theology (apologetics, biblical studies, church history, systematic theology, and practical theology), Theological English invites students to engage with English while exploring answers to relevant biblical and theological questions. In answering such questions, students encounter passages from theologians in the Reformed tradition, both historical and modern, and build their skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing English. Students then practice these skills by completing various relevant tasks throughout the textbook. These tasks help students move from learning theological English to using theological English. If you want to study theology in English at an advanced level, this is the text for you.

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About the Author

Pierce Taylor Hibbs (MAR, ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary) is associate director for theological curriculum and instruction in the Theological English Department at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has written several several articles on the doctrine of the Trinity and the language theory of Kenneth Pike. He is also the author of Finding God in the Ordinary and The Speaking Trinity. He writes regularly at piercetaylorhibbs.com.

Review

"This book both helps to pioneer a field where few resources currently exist and sets a very high standard for other future efforts." -- Will Bankston "Editor, Thinking Theologically about Language Teaching"

"A compelling introduction to theology that effectively builds the reader's mastery of the English language. Though marvelously useful for non-native English speakers, any budding student of theology will profit significantly from the language skills absorbed along this reverent theological pilgrimage." -- David B. Garner "Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary"

"Students of theology around the world will benefit from access to this volume, which brings language and content together in ways that help students navigate the linguistic challenges of theological works and provides an introduction to a range of topics." -- Cheri Pierson "Associate Professor of TESOL Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College Graduate School"

Edition details

• Publisher: P&R Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1629956023
• ISBN 13: 9781629956022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 376