TE 6 Course at a Glance

Excellence in Theological Writing

Lecturing Faculty: Pierce Hibbs

Effective for the 2023-2024 Academic Year


Course Description

Excellence in Theological Writing exists to train students in the what and how of theological writing so that they can be properly assessed by Westminster faculty and can continue after seminary in proclaiming the whole counsel of God to a world that desperately needs to hear and read it. In essence, part of your theological training is becoming a wordsmith: someone who thinks carefully about words—not only which ones to choose, but how to organize them, how to use them to focus a reader’s attention, and how to achieve certain effects on readers for the glory of God and the advancement of his kingdom.


Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

All Readings Provided in Canvas


Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
0.5-1 0-50 3-4.5
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • Weekly In-Class Exercises [1 – 2.5 hours per week]
  • Essay Assignment [750 words]
  • Writing Process Assignment [1500 words]
  • Final Exam [3 hours]